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The Palm Court, Chicago, IL

The Palm Court

4.6
4.6
5156 Reviews
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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For those who love their afternoon teas fresh, fragrant and steeped in history, Palm Court at The Drake Hotel serving tea for over a century. Even the Queen and Princess Diana have made their royal visits here. Your afternoon tea begins with Palais de Thes menu, which features 15 tea blends including classic selections like the English Breakfast to modern yet delightful twists like the Mélange du Cap.
Tea is served in individual tea pots accompanied by the traditional three tiered tea tray filled with an arrangement of gourmet finger sandwiches and scones; and dainty petit fours with complements of preserves, lemon curd and English double Devon cream.
And let’s not forget about our little tea. The Prince & Princess Afternoon tea service, suitable for children between 3 and 12 years of age is available throughout the duration of afternoon tea service.
Reservations are heavily encouraged.
Tea service seating duration is 90min
Adults $78 / Kids $35 (3-12)

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Cross street
    Michigan Avenue & Lakeshore Drive
  • Parking details
    Discounted valet parking is available when you dine in at the Palm Court. Valet parking is available for a discount of $24.00 for the 90 min tea experience. After Palm Court hours, normal rates apply. Thank you
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea

    Multiple dates available
    For those who love their afternoon teas fresh and steeped in history, Palm Court at The Drake Hotel serving tea for nearly a century is the quintessential Magnificent Mile afternoon tea experience. Even the Queen and Princess Diana have made their visits here. Your afternoon tea begins with a peruse of the Palais de Thes menu, which features 15 tea blends. Tea is served in individual tea pots accompanied by three tiered tea tray filled with an arrangement of gourmet finger sandwiches; delicious breads and scones; and dainty petit fours with accoutrement. The Prince & Princess Afternoon tea service, suitable for children between 3 and 12 years of age. Reservations are heavily encouraged. Full tea service seating duration is 90 minutes max.

What 5,156 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

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Review summary

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The Palm Court offers a "beautiful and iconic" afternoon tea experience in Chicago's Drake Hotel. Guests appreciate the "gorgeous setting," "superb service," and "delicious food." The ambiance, enhanced by a harpist, is "delightful." Though some note the price, many find the experience "worth it," especially for special occasions.
5,156 Reviews
  1. Jim

    Omaha7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Finger foods, desserts and tea were average. Service very nice. The room and floral centerpiece is a beauty.

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  2. Michael

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    poor food, poor service, terrible value, skewing a little run down & dirty

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  3. Hugo

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had never tried it and it was an excellent experience. We loved it!

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  4. Deepak

    Toronto17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a lovely experience at The Drake tea room. We had Christine assisting us and she was attentive, friendly and personable. The sandwiches were plentiful as Christine brought us some extra ones. Loved the lemon curd with the scones and the desserts were Celtic themed for the month of March. The harpist was lovely and even played happy birthday for us. This is a special tea room! Also if you are lucky enough to run into Chris Lindo in the lobby on the way in or out- he will make your day with his humor, charm and photography skills. He is how legends of the Drake are formed. Such a classy and nostalgic hotel with superior staff.

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  5. sheri VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambience was lovely! Food was ok. ...Bread a bit stale. The very nice thing was if you did want more of anything, they would bring it.

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  6. Judy VIP

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance and service was outstanding. The food was plentiful but mediocre.

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  7. Sabryna-Joi

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    EXCELLENT! We ALWAYS sit in Mirhet's section. He's the best. Everyone at the Palm Court is FANTASTIC!!! The AMBIENCE and FOOD are PERFECT!!!

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    St. Louis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They were serving a seasonal st pats menu and the sandwiches were ok, would have preferred more traditional tea sandwiches like chicken salad. Scones are good but more like a biscuit texture.

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  9. Lisa

    Chicago25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall my daughter and I had a lovely time at the tea. We sat right next to the harpist which was great because it drowned out other noise. I was just very surprised at how expensive the tea service has become.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My son chose this as what he wanted to do for his birthday event. It did not disappoint! With never ending tea sandwiches and refreshed pots, there is always enough to satisfy. An absolute dream from start to finish.

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The Palm Court is rated 4.6 stars by 5156 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Palm Court

140 E Walton Place, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Michigan Avenue & Lakeshore Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Hours of operation
    Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Discounted valet parking is available when you dine in at the Palm Court. Valet parking is available for a discount of $24.00 for the 90 min tea experience. After Palm Court hours, normal rates apply. Thank you
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mark Lagges
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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