Finger sandwiches and cakes are just the beginning of the delicious offerings available for afternoon tea in Dundee.
And what better way to spend an afternoon with friends or family than with freshly prepared treats.
With a range of types and prices, you can pick the level of sparkle and fizz you wish to enjoy from our favourite afternoon tea deals in Dundee.
Some of these afternoon teas are available to enjoy at the venues, or if you prefer to enjoy them at home, they can also be collected and taken away.
Treat yourself with an afternoon out to enjoy some of the very best baking that Dundee has to offer.
1. Taypark House
Taypark House in Dundee offers a delicious afternoon tea menu in a classic country house setting. Bubbly is optional, of course, but highly recommended.
Tuck into the chef’s range of savouries and the house’s famous freshly-baked scones with clotted cream and jam. Then, make your way round a mouth-watering selection of pastries and desserts.
All of Taypark House’s afternoon teas are created to order, so be sure to reserve yours 48 hours in advance.
Price per person:
- Traditional afternoon tea: £20
- Prosecco or gin and tonic afternoon tea: £25
- Champagne afternoon tea: £35
- Laurent Perrier Rose afternoon tea (for two): £120
Availability: Noon to 5pm daily
Address: 484 Perth Road, Dundee DD2 1LR
2. Mary’s Kitchen Tearoom
Mary’s Kitchen Tearoom on Perth Road offers a spread that you won’t forget, and their huge selection of over 50 teas certainly boasts the wow factor.
Customers can enjoy a regular afternoon tea daily with no booking, or book their deluxe afternoon tea offering 24 hours before the date.
Both offer the staples of finger sandwiches, scones and tea. But the deluxe options has additional treats such as macarons, chocolate-dipped strawberries and savoury plate, depending on the season.
You can tuck into both either at the café, with its kitsch decor and vintage tableware, or for take away to sample in your own home.
Price per person (minimum 2 people):
- Standard afternoon tea: £18.95 (£20.95 vegan/vegetarian)
- Deluxe afternoon tea: £25 (£27 vegan/vegetarian)
Availability: Noon to 4:30 pm daily
Address: 242 Perth Road, Dundee DD1 4LL
3. The Post House Coffee Co
Award-winning coffee house The Post House Coffee Co offer their take on an afternoon tea with freshly made bakes and artisanal coffee.
Available to sit in or takeaway, the venue offers afternoon tea daily with bookings made 24 hours in advance.
A typical afternoon tea includes sandwiches, sausage rolls, scones with cream and jam, and a mixture of five desserts which can be altered to suit dietary requirements including vegan and gluten free.
Price per person:
- Afternoon tea sit in: £18.50-£30 depending on package
- Afternoon tea takeaway: £15 boxed
- Mother’s Day package (served in cafe) with peach Bellini on arrival: £23.50
Availability: Monday-Sunday, 9am-4pm 24 hours in advance.
Address: 104 Main Street, Invergowrie, Dundee DD2 5BE
4. Malmaison
If traditional isn’t your thing, but you still like the idea of picky bits on a tiered platter, the Malmaison Hotel offering may be your cup of tea.
In it’s elegant and modern city centre eatery, the Mal Afternoon Tea offers trendy twists on old favourites depending on the season.
Visitors can expect savoury treats like bacon and gruyere sliders or tuna tacos. There’s a vegan menu boasting mushroom sliders, houmous wraps and Korean fried cauliflower, so no boring afterthoughts for the vegans and vegetarians in your party.
In terms of sweets, there’s just about every combination of puddings, possets, logs and lollies that a true sugar fiend could dream of.
Malmaison even offer a full gluten-free menu, including gluten-free scones.
Price per person:
- Mal Afternoon Tea (standard, vegan & gluten free): £29.50
- Mal Afternoon Tea (standard, vegan & gluten free) with glass of prosecco: £36.50, and with a cocktail: £39.50
- Mal Classic Cream Tea (scones, cake and tea only): £16.50
Availability: Call to enquire or check website to book.
Address: 44 Whitehall Crescent, Dundee DD1 4AY
5. Coffee @124
Tucked away on the Seagate right across from the bus station, Coffee @124 is a local favourite for those seeking a cosy, clean and comfortable place to eat and relax.
Their popular afternoon tea features homemade traybakes and scones, as well as a selection of tasty sandwiches and sausage rolls. Gluten free options can be made available on request.
It offers an unpretentious take on a classic treat – but must be booked in advance!
Price per person:
- Afternoon tea: £16.50
Availability: Monday to Saturday 8.30am-5pm; Sunday 10.30am-4pm. Call 07772 777202 to book.
Address: 124 Seagate, Dundee DD1 2HB
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