Queen Bee's Tea Room — Restaurant in Houston

My mom was visiting for a few days, and I surprised her by bringing her here on opening day. She absolutely loves tea rooms and even hosts her own tea parties for her church friends — so this was such a joyful treat for her!

We had the pleasure of meeting the lovely owner with the cutest boots I’ve ever seen, and although I didn’t get everyone’s name, the entire staff was fabulous — warm, attentive, and making sure all was running according to plan. We also can’t miss mentioning the beautiful, fashionable hostess who welcomes guests with a radiant smile — she truly sets the tone for the wonderful experience that follows.

Nestled in the beautiful city of Houston, within the charming Heights community, Queen Bee’s Tea Room is a located in a historic landmark property that exudes timeless elegance. The outdoor space is a white picket fence dream, featuring a spacious patio with umbrella-covered tables — the perfect spot to sip tea and enjoy the day specially now in fall. For added convenience, valet parking is also offered, making the visit even more effortless and enjoyable.

Step inside, and you’ll be in awe of the stunning design — every detail is thoughtfully curated. A floor-to-ceiling display of gorgeous teapots and glass jars filled with tea blends welcomes you at check-in. To the left, there’s a full bar, and nearby stands a mannequin dressed in a regal Crown Royal satin gown.

The colorful balloon canopy and throne-like chairs are true showstoppers — transporting you straight into a modern-day Victorian dream. Even the bathrooms are impeccably decorated in black and gold! And on your way out, don’t miss the iconic pink phone booth — it’s the perfect photo op.

The menu offers a wonderful selection of crafted cocktails, tiered tea experiences, and à la carte options. Every detail reflects the perfect blend of British charm and Southern hospitality.

Queen Bee’s Tea Room is such a delightful addition to the Heights community. I’m so happy we got to experience it and can’t wait to come back again soon!

📍 201 W 15th St, Houston, TX 77008 🕰️ Hours: Tue–Fri: 11am–4pm Sat–Sun:...

We really wanted to love this place. I’ll start off by saying that the food was delicious, what little we had of it. Our biggest issues were the tea service and service from our waitress, Taylor. The waitress was extremely rude. She never introduced herself and would barely explain things when we asked. She said we could share 3 tea service trays between 7 ladies and when it came out she put one tray on one end of the table without saying what was what or explaining anything. Then when the other two don’t come and we’re almost done with the first one, we ask her where the rest are and she said all the food was placed on the one tray. We got 4 scones, 5 desserts and a few sandwiches for 180+$, which seems so overpriced. Picture attached. We left hungry. The actual tea wasn’t brought until the end of our meal when we were finishing the tray. She didn’t explain how to do the tea and when one lady poured the water over the tea bags, she snapped at her that she was doing it wrong while laughing at her. Finally, when we wanted the check, she was at a table next to us cleaning (there were only two tables of people there) and a few of us tried getting her attention. I was standing in front of her saying “excuse me maaam” and she was pointedly looking down. The hostess had to walk over to tell Taylor “hey they’re trying to get your attention” to which Taylor then nodded and mumbled “I know”. Every other staff member of this place was incredible and so welcoming but the service itself...

Unfortunately, our experience at the tea room was very disappointing. Our server never introduced herself and repeatedly ignored us when we tried to get her attention (the hostess had to keep telling the waitress to pay attention to us). Although we ordered three tea services, only one tray was brought out and placed at the far end of our table for six. We had to ask where the tea was, and it arrived roughly thirty minutes after the food. No explanation was given about the food, so we didn’t realize that everything had been combined onto a single tray. By the time we learned this, most of the food had already been eaten by those seated near it (logically we expected three trays spaced out among the tables). The overall service felt disorganized and inattentive, making what should have been an enjoyable outing quite frustrating. As a tea enthusiast and a local neighbor, I had been eagerly awaiting the opening of this tea room, but the experience fell far short of expectations. It did not feel worth the cost, and I hope the management can improve both their service training and timing to create a better experience for...