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The English Tea Room & Eatery, Covington, LA

The English Tea Room & Eatery

4.7
4.7
52 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary British

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
"The world drinks tea. Come have some with us today!" The English Tea Room and Eatery is one of the shops you don't expect to find on the short but interesting Lee Lane in Covington's walkable city core. The shop offers more than 260 choices of teas and serves fresh-baked scones with house-made clotted cream and house-made lemon curd along with all-day high tea [finger sandwiches, savories & chocolate covered strawberries] and many other English food items such as banger & mash, Coronation Chicken Salad, Scotch eggs, quiches, Shepherd's Pie, etc.

We are located on the corner of Rutland St. and N. Florida St. is just a block from the antique stores on Lee Lane and one block from the art galleries on Columbia. Off-street parking is available, wheelchair Lift and ample free parking on Florida St. and Rutland St and nearby Free Public Parking [Ox lot].

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Afternoon Tea, English
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 10:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (985) 898-3988
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Diamonte Venson
  • Catering
    www.englishtearoom.com/catering
  • Private party facilities
    Call today to book your private events!
  • Neighbourhood
    Covington
  • Cross Street
    Florida & E Rutland Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    There are a few public lots (called OX Lots) within the same block.
  • Additional
    Cafe, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 52 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Great for brunch

  • New Orleans

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The English Tea Room & Eatery offers a "whimsical" atmosphere with over 200 teas to choose from, making it a haven for tea enthusiasts. Guests praise the "amazing service" and delightful decor, though some note occasional inconsistencies with food quality. It's a charming spot for gatherings and special occasions, ensuring a memorable experience.

52 Reviews
  1. Erinne

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite place to visit. Even when I moved away from Louisiana I found myself coming back to English Tea Room whenever I visited family. Now that I'm all moved back I try to come at least once a month. Everything is delicious. I haven't had a dish I didn't like. Tea selection is unlike any tea place I've ever been to. I still haven't tried all the flavors and I've been coming here for over 10 years. Love the specials that run from time to time. My favorite things to get is the tomato basil soup, vanilla scones, and bangers n mash. Tea-wise I always go for nutcracker, apple pie a la mode, Mr. Darcy, blue eyes, and the chocolate chai. Service is always amazing even if sometimes the place gets super busy. Cullen is my favorite server at ETR. On my most recent visit Cullen surprised my group with "mystery" teas which was new flavors they had been working on. We were all delighted with what we tried and maybe even found a new favorite! If you're looking for a fun place to try or even for a special occasion please give English Tea Room a try. You will not be disappointed. Long time lover of this gem. I have done high tea on the Queen Mary all the way to the tea service at The Grand Floridian in Florida and nothing has quite compared to how amazing ETR is. You can't beat it! Plus, I often see the owners coming and going. Name me an establishment where you see the owners, it doesn't happen as frequently at other places.

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  2. Linda

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always enjoy going to The English Tea Room. The food is always great, along with the service and atmosphere.

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  3. Tegan

    Mississippi

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They are literally the nicest people ever! Food is amazing!

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  4. Joanna

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my British father here who is staying with me for the holidays. He loved it so much he ordered a dish to go 😂 he said it was “quite authentic”. Elle was our server and she was professional, polite, and well spoken. She was so skilled and kind even though we were there right before they closed. I felt bad about getting there late with traffic, but she never rushed us and was patient with our questions. Was so delightful, I can’t wait to go again with friends.

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  5. Claire

    New Orleans

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Beware of the $3.00 charge per person to share the 3 tiered varieties of food. It's enough to share, but you can't share. There's no extra plates or no extra work involved, you just can't share... lol!

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  6. Dara

    New Orleans

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious. One of my favorite places to go.

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  7. Sarah

    Houston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Any time we visit my parents back home, my husband’s one request is tea at the English Tea Room. We love to sit in the Sanctuary Room and enjoy a few pots of tea (mostly Morning Rain) and some scones. They cater to food allergies and offer several gluten-free options. I’m very sensitive to gluten and have never gotten sick from cross-contamination. My mom joined us this time (her first of MANY future visits), and she enjoyed hot cocoa while we sipped on tea. She had the chicken salad sandwich and loved it. I had turkey on GF, and my husband had the Buckingham Bake. We also had hummus and GF crackers, and it was excellent. I highly recommend making a reservation and planning for at least an hour here. You’re not rushed, and they want you to enjoy your time. We cannot wait for our next visit! I

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  8. Patricia

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience here; one of my favorite places.

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  9. samia

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Am there once a month enjoying new flavors of tea every time ! Awesome hospitality makes you feel you are home ! ❤️ Seating indoors and outdoors are so unique with the whole decor ! It’s beautiful experience and I get to enjoy this experience every time ! Highly recommended Beautiful place and beautiful people Good food as well , healthy menu ! Thanks for your hospitality ❤️🙏

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  10. Kytina

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I fell in love with The English Tea Room. I call it my happy place and typically visit at least once a month. My favorite things to order are the Buckingham Bake, Petite Windsor, scones, and croissants. But I like everything I have tried so far. There are over 200 teas to choose from, so there really is something for everyone. I love the collection of English decorations and I notice that they change the decor often. There is always something new to discover. There are even tables outside in pretty gardens. The staff is very friendly and helpful. It is the perfect place to enjoy a nice meal and visit with friends.

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FAQs

The English Tea Room & Eatery is rated 4.7 stars by 52 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for The English Tea Room & Eatery

734 E Rutland St, Covington, LA 70433

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Florida & E Rutland Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Covington
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 10:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Afternoon Tea, English
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    There are a few public lots (called OX Lots) within the same block.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Diamonte Venson
  • Additional
    Cafe, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (985) 898-3988
  • Catering
    www.englishtearoom.com/catering
  • Private party facilities
    Call today to book your private events!
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