Serenitea Tea Cafe and Boutique, Oak Park

In the early 20th century, tea rooms were all the rage. Within these leisurely paced, lavishly decorated spaces, guests would commune over light snacks, aromatic beverages, and vibrant conversation. Serenitea Tea Cafe and Boutique brings the refinement of the vintage tea room into the modern day. During afternoon tea service, guests nibble finger sandwiches, light pastries, and desserts, and pour loose-leaf teas out of personal pots and into antique cups and saucers. However, the old-time experience also contains nods to the present; the tea room offers a menu of gluten-free snacks alongside more traditional fare.