When was the last time you enjoyed a good old-fashioned tea service? This has certainly been a strange year in Washington, but more and more businesses in our beautiful state are opening this summer. The charming Olive Branch Cafe and Tea Room in Tacoma is one of them, and we can’t think of a better place to get reacquainted to restaurant dining.

The Olive Branch Cafe & Tea Room first opened in 2012 in a different location.

Tacoms, Washington / Google But since 2015, it has occupied the west end of the old Freight House Square building on East D Street.

Inside you’ll find a delightful dining room filled with antique furnishings and decorative details.

TeamBumgarner / TripAdvisor Owner Terry Waller has created a seriously elegant establishment.

While you’re welcome to order from the lunch menu, it’s the tea parties that really put this place on the map.

Tricia Vandiver / Google Old-fashioned tea parties aren’t easy to find these days. Here, you’re welcome to put on a big hat and enjoy the experience.

Tea parties must be reserved in advance, and the tea service comes with its own menu.

Olive Branch Cafe / Facebook The Olive Branch even offers a children’s tea service for $25 per person, which they can enjoy in the special Fairyland Room.

Tea parties come with the tea of your choice as well as soup or salad, mini sandwiches, and plenty of delicious snacks.

Jessica Griffith / Google Prices range from $40 - $60 per person, depending on how much you’d like to enjoy. You can also have a simple afternoon tea service with mini sandwiches and desserts for $36 per person.

The regular menu includes soups, salads, and a great list of sandwiches.

Abigail Young / Google The signature sandwiches comes with a side salad or potato salad, and every last one of them is delightful.

After a long break, The Olive Branch is welcoming guests back to the dining room.

Oleg Shust / Google Reservations are recommended, and the team asks that you stand for a quick temperature check upon entering and bring a face mask for when you’re in the common areas.

Treat yourself to a tea service at The Olive Branch Cafe & Tea Room. You deserve it!

Tacoms, Washington / Google

But since 2015, it has occupied the west end of the old Freight House Square building on East D Street.

TeamBumgarner / TripAdvisor

Owner Terry Waller has created a seriously elegant establishment.

Tricia Vandiver / Google

Old-fashioned tea parties aren’t easy to find these days. Here, you’re welcome to put on a big hat and enjoy the experience.

Olive Branch Cafe / Facebook

The Olive Branch even offers a children’s tea service for $25 per person, which they can enjoy in the special Fairyland Room.

Jessica Griffith / Google

Prices range from $40 - $60 per person, depending on how much you’d like to enjoy. You can also have a simple afternoon tea service with mini sandwiches and desserts for $36 per person.

Abigail Young / Google

The signature sandwiches comes with a side salad or potato salad, and every last one of them is delightful.

Oleg Shust / Google

Reservations are recommended, and the team asks that you stand for a quick temperature check upon entering and bring a face mask for when you’re in the common areas.

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Address: 2501 E D St, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA