Jenny’s Tea Shop, Harrogate

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The photo shows Jenny's Tea Shop, a small, one storey stone building with a black slate roof and bay window. Above the window there is a blue sign which says Jenny's Tea Shop. Behind the Tea shop are other larger stone buildings and in front is an old fashioned gas street lamp, some tables and chairs and part of a table umbrella. To the right of the tea shop is a red phone box.

On a mission to find the best afternoon tea in Harrogate we popped in to Jenny’s Tea Shop. It’s a tiny tea shop but run by some very friendly people and the food is absolutely delicious.

Jenny’s is located on Montpellier Street in a tiny courtyard that it shares with an antique shop. It is slightly tucked away off Montepellier Street but well signposted.

Inside, Jenny’s has a handful of tables and is decorated with vintage tea sets and table cloths. Your drinks and food are served on an un-matching tea cups and plates which just adds to the charm. There is also an outdoor seating area if you happen to catch Harrogate on a sunny day and want to sit outside.

The photo shows a small wicker hamper. On top of it is displayed a selection of 5 different commemorative mugs with photos of the Queen on. In the centre of the display is a commemorative plate with a portrait of the Queen on and a green rim.
The photo shows a vintage cup lying on a saucer. The design on the cup is a black and white pen drawing of Harewood House.
The photo shows an assortment of vintage cups with a variety of floral designs hanging from a tree shaped rack. A floral teapot hangs from the bottom centre.

Afternoon Tea

The menu at Jenny’s Tea Shop has a selection of hot and cold sandwiches, soup, toasted teacakes and crumpets and cakes. We decided to go for the full afternoon tea because you only live once!

Jenny’s has a slightly different set up as you get to pick which sandwiches and cake you want from the menu as part of your afternoon tea which was great for us a a vegetarian and a fussy 11 year old. We went for cheese and tuna mayonnaise sandwiches. You also get to choose an entire piece of cake, Pip went for Victoria sponge and I chose coffee and walnut. The tea also comes with 2 scones and a garnish of salad and fruit.

Your afternoon tea also comes with a hot drink of choice, I had earl grey tea and Pip went for a hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallows.

Our eyes were obviously bigger than our bellies and we didn’t manage to get through everything but they were happy to package it all up for us so that we could take it home with us.

Afternoon tea for two was £32.00.

The photo shows a grey cup on a brown saucer. The cup holds a hot chocolate with whipped cream and mini white and pink marshmallows.
The photo shows a small table set for afternoon tea. At the from top the photo is a white side plate with pinks roses, with a knife, fork, cake fork and napkin. Behind the plate is a three tier cake stand with white finger sandwiches at the bottom, scones and clotted cream on the middle tier and a piece of coffee cake on the top. Behind the cake stand is a brown teapot and cup and saucer.
The photo shows a small brown teapot. in front is a white cup on a blue floral saucer and to the left is a small white milk jug with pink roses on it.

Our thoughts

We are massive fans of an afternoon tea and we really enjoyed this one. The food was delicious and well presented and the staff were all so lovely. We’ll definitely be back and would highly recommend it as an afternoon tea option in Harrogate.

Getting there

The photo shows Fee (on the right), a woman in her forties wearing khaki trousers and a black long sleeved top. She has brown hair tied back and glasses. On the left is Pippa, an 11 year old girl wearing blue jeans, a long sleeved black top, she has dark blonde hair tied back and glasses. They are sat at a table for 2 with a white table cloth. The table has a cake stand with sandwiches and cakes on it. They are sat in front of a bay window.
The photo shows the courtyard outside of Jenny's Tea Shop with stone paving flagstones and surrounded by stone buildings. The table at the front of the photo has a large pink umbrella.

We visited in August 2023

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