Afternoon Tea at Neiman Marcus, Dallas, TX

While afternoon tea seems to be offered on every other street corner in England, it’s not as prevalent here in North Texas. I was delighted to learn that this special treat is available at the Neiman Marcus store’s NM Cafe’ in NorthPark Center in Dallas, TX. Come with me to check it out!
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IF YOU GO: NM Cafe’, Neiman Marcus store, NorthPark Center, Dallas, TX. Friday & Saturday 3p-5p Reservations Only. They do respect dietary restrictions so if you have allergies or certain requirements, do let them know ahead of time.

[@millyeff7118]

My goodness, that china set is whimsical and I adore it. Thank you for this lovely video! It was like joining in on the fun.

[@sonyavs455]

I quite agree. Isn’t it adorable? Thanks for coming along!

[@MHarenArt]

For $45 the sandwiches should have been over the top! But I love the idea of afternoon tea. We had a place here in Ocean City Maryland, in the Dunes Hotel that offered tea every afternoon for FREE! All you had to do was show up! They didn't serve sandwiches, but they did serve little pastries and cookies. Not sure that place is still there. It was one of the oldest hotels in Ocean City and I think it was recently renovated, which I thought was a real shame. Anyway, thanks for taking us along to Neiman Marcus!

[@sonyavs455]

Oooh, tea for free? That sounds lovely!

[@rosielopez3375]

I love a traditional BRITISH tea. It's hard to find in the USA. I glad I found your channel. Please keep sharing. Thanks!

[@giuliettamassina7787]

Not hard, we have several of choices in NYC hotels.

[@rosielopez3375]

@@giuliettamassina7787 I bet- yet, I'm in Oklahoma so not any choices🙂

[@americaneclectic]

I order my tea from Marks and Spencer. I’m addicted.

[@carollewis3912]

The Dallas arboretum does a good tea.

[@southerngardenesse]

What a lovely video! There's no Neiman Marcus in my area in Tennessee so I enjoyed looking over your shoulder as you sampled the fare.

[@DonnaRehrig]

It was nice of you to take us along. I hope you visit other tea rooms for us.

[@mary77773]

Yes, thank you!

[@michellestevens2454]

I suggest trying the high tea at the Adolphus. It is more expensive, but everything was wonderful.

[@sonyavs455]

Yes, I have had afternoon tea at the Adolphus on a few occasions over the years! I need to go again for a current review. Thanks for watching! ☺

[@Suzanne-f4x]

@@sonyavs455 I've had Tea at the Adolphus a few times, and it was wonderful. My favorite Hotel.

[@margi9103]

The cream puff (also known as a profiterole) and the eclair are made with the same choux pastry, just piped differently onto the baking tray. Scones without cream should never happen. I watched a British documentary some time ago that featured historian Lucy Worsley. She said in the 1700 and 1800s when the rich could afford the best bone China, they always poured the tea into the cup first to show off their social status. Those who couldn’t afford the best bone China would pour the milk in the cup first as the hot tea would crack the cup if it was poured into the cup first. Best wishes from Australia.

[@ruth4489]

That makes sense to me. I live in Texas but my family is from Northern Ohio. My grandma was a chef at a private hunting club and they had tea time as well for thr Ambassadors, Senators, Prime Ministers that went there to hunt. My grandma always told me you pour the tea first, only poor people pour the milk first because they cant afford the China. It was weird to me, but as I grew up I started to realize what she meant. Most British people think you are backwards if you pour the milk first but I think it's natural to pour the tea first since you don't know how strong it is and how much milk you will need to adjust for flavor.

[@sonyavs455]

Yes, the poor or ‘below stairs’ servants, poured the milk in first due to inferior cups needing to be tempered before the hot tea hit them. The wealthy with the finer made china, poured the milk in last - it became a clue of distinction for anyone watching!

[@JMac-27]

​@@ruth4489lol what kind of animal would pour milk first? That's like a maniac pouring milk in a bowl then the cereal. 😂

[@jenneke2]

In the late 70s I had high tea at the Empress Hotel in Victoria,BC and it was magical ! Victoria was already a tourist destination, but not with the numbers of even 10 years later, so things were ‘different’-in a good way. Waiting in the line to enter, I met two other college girls who’d come up for the day by ferry from Washington. We decided to share our first high tea experience together. The tearoom was so regal and lovely: plushly carpeted, with velvet chairs arranged around round tables bedecked with heavy white table linens set with gleaming silver service and fine China dishes. It was the first time we’d ever seen or used the secondary pot full of hot water to add to the teapot. The tiered serving dish was a revelation of deliciousness. Not only was it abundantly filled…It was our introduction to clotted?/devonshire? cream with scones and strawberry preserves and we couldn’t get enough of it! (Our sweet waitress even provided us with seconds 😂! ) The assortment of sandwiches included cucumber and egg salad AND watercress…! And then still a tier of dainties! The serendipitous meeting with wonderful tablemates, our welcoming and friendly waitress…I could not have dreamt of a more delightful and delectable introduction to this English tradition.

[@jenneke2]

Edit: Make that ‘afternoon’ tea 😅

[@sonyavs455]

Sounds like a wonderful experience!

[@farialmab4723]

What a lovely memory! Thank you for sharing. 🤍🫖 *Interestingly enough, apparently “High Tea” was actually the lower, (working), class version: larger savory sandwiches, served at the dining table/kitchen table, (hence, “High”), but “Low Tea,” 😁 was for upper class, (the wealthy and possibly middle classes), which had the Luxury of owning “Coffee Tables” and had the smaller bites, both sweet and savory!* I always thought otherwise 😁 so, yes, you are correct, it was not high tea, though I think it’s been muddled up over time, anyway. 😉

[@cynthialindsley5117]

This brought back some great memories. When I was young we visited family in Dallas, one of the highlights was when my aunts took my mom and I for lunch( maybe it was just afternoon coffee and sweets) at Neiman Marcus. While we ate there were models walking around the tables in beautiful clothes. It was so impressive for a youngster. It's nice to see they still provide some of this class. Thank you for this walk down memory lane.

[@tm502010]

Lovely tea - but seriously, that china is STUNNING! ❤

[@kathybrandt6060]

Hello, I recently found your channel. I like it very much. I love afternoon tea, I haven’t had it very often three times. Ha ha ha. I wish you the best of luck with this channel and I will continue to watch your videos so I can catch up. Kathy.

[@sonyavs455]

Thank you!

[@TheShabbySheep]

I lived in University Park in Dallas for 24 years and shopped North Park and Neimans but did not know they served afternoon tea. I've been to lunch at the downtown store but no idea about the tea. The sandwiches seemed underwhelming, treats looked delicious. Nice review. Thank you.

[@watthaile2053]

As usual, very enjoyable. Thank You.

[@GwendaMorrow]

❤ This was good. How about an afternoon tea party next time?😊

[@rosehalligan3801]

Hi. Just discovered your channel and love it. I have learned a lot about tea just from watching. I read a lot, but having you explain it all is very helpful. I do prefer loose leaf but usually take my own tea bags when out and about - easier. Wherever I go, I do ask if they serve Lipton tea, if yes - I definitely use my own tea bags lol - not a fan of Lipton. Looking forward to more information and experiences. Thank you.

[@sonyavs455]

Ha! We do have our preferences, don’t we? Glad you’re here. Thanks so much for watching!

[@yaminalucio5126]

The stand lookec hit or miss Looked stale and dry They would do good to learn this arrt of afternoon tea in Europe Neiman Marcus has to compare to competitie that should have been an impressive tea service at $45 plus tip

[@mayhembeading3737]

I wish I'd known this!!!! We lived in North Dallas (Richardson), have since relocated back home to Wyoming. However, we're not living under a rock here and NM is in a couple of locations. Should push come to shove I'll host afternoon tea to my husband and our teenage daughter in our RV out on our brand-new, work-in-progress working farm with fresh eggs. For real, y'all. Proper tea is proper regardless where it is served.

[@sonyavs455]

Oh that is so true! Hosting your own tea is wonderful, but yes, do check out your nearby NM to see if they do afternoon tea, as well. It might be a delightful experience. Thank you for subscribing!

[@Cryatownrisk]

Love that you gave full view and comment. Walking to cafe. Look at menu. Overview of presentation and taste. I will go to NM for their tea. Thx

[@sonyavs455]

Have you had tea at NM Cafe’? Or perhaps somewhere else in the Dallas area? What do you look for in a good afternoon tea? Leave your comments below!

[@tessie7e777]

I’ve had lunch at a Nieman Marcus, but never a tea. In my area, there used to be quite a number of lovely tea shops, but the pandemic has closed all the best of them. Guess I need to fly to England! or just put on a tea of my own with that No Bake Afternoon tea inspiration from your other video. 😊

[@sonyavs455]

@@tessie7e777 yes, sadly we have had the same thing happen here with places offering tea. And yes, a no bake tea makes it quite possible to create your own! 😃

[@TheMocao]

Our NM in Los Angeles doesn’t have a tea room unfortunately. But, there are a few tea houses here. I like smoked salmon sandwiches and I prefer clotted cream for my scones -especially if the scones are hot. 😃

[@carolyngreen2244]

Oh how fun! Loved going with you for tea!! Thanks so much!

[@MarinaAli]

I absolutely love afternoon tea and I've been wanting to explore more options near me in DFW. I absolutely love this channel! It's so helpful to figure out if an afternoon tea is worth it.

[@OSheaDean]

I've never had a strawberry butter - it sounds interesting. In Australia there's quite often lemon, mandarin, or passionfruit butters.

[@sonyavs455]

Ooh those do sound good! Thanks for watching!

[@marygladbach8761]

what a beautiful tea set!!! ive just discovered your channel, and i dont drink tea very often but im obsessed with your videos! thanks for sharing, i cant wait to see more from you! also: do you think that little cake square was tiramisu?

[@sonyavs455]

Ooh tiramisu would have been a lovely choice for a dessert, but no, this appeared to be just a nice multi-layered little cake. It was quite good! I’m glad you found my channel! Thank you for watching. 😁

[@juliebransfield529]

Nice but $45. Presentation on sandwiches was unremarkable. Thanks for your delightful video.

[@bustedkeaton]

Once upon a time, people would pay (the equivalent of) that just to be seen taking tea at Neimans, for the status it implied, I suppose. To show that you have so much free time that you can stop shopping for a bit to eat lunch there, rather than go home and eat something much cheaper there.

[@ann5765]

Actually, 45.00 for afternoon tea isn’t bad. There are far more expensive tea rooms.

[@UandMeGod]

loved this! I think I will take my daughter!

[@casimon6185]

I was born in London so I do like Tea. My favorite is English Breakfast or Earl Grey.

[@sonyavs455]

My favorites, too!

[@ann5765]

I’m Texan and I agree Earl Grey and English Breakfast!

[@sevenandthelittlestmew]

You had me looking up locations in DFW (well, Dallas and immediate surrounding suburbs) for high tea! I won’t be able to indulge for a couple months as I’m having surgery soon, but once I’m mobile and able to eat whatever I want (woot), I will definitely be hitting up one of the locations in my area. I live near the arboretum, and as many times as I’ve visited, I have never tried their holiday tea. Since I’m a fan of history, and have read about the DeGolyer family, it might be worth a visit. Have you been?

[@sonyavs455]

I have! It’s a lovely setting. Hope you are able to indulge, soon!

[@ann5765]

I adore Neiman’s Northpark. My favorite. Downtown seems snobby

[@richardallen3810]

Lovely video, one of my favorite teas is at Fortnum& Mason in London.They have live classical music with piano accompaniment. NM does a nice tea too.

[@sonyavs455]

Fortnum’s is one of my favorite places for afternoon tea!

[@persebra]

Beautiful china dishes! love the vibrant butterflies!

[@giuliettamassina7787]

I must say I love afternoon tea!

[@rslooby6130]

There's a lovely tea room in Carefree AZ. I believe it's called English Rose Tea Room

[@viviennehayes2856]

A very pleasant video - so nice to see because there is such a lot of negative subjects on KZbin! Definitely cream with the scones and jam - I mean DEFINITELY! I would have been very disappointed without whipped cream. For me, after going from loose tea to tea bags and then trying to go back to loose tea again, I don't blame people using tea bags because they really are so much easier in emptying the pot afterwards. I find, here in New Zealand, the high cost of these afternoon teas in relation to the low cost of providing them, means that I much prefer to do them myself!

[@sonyavs455]

Yes, it is certainly less costly to do them at home! ✨😁

[@JerryGarner-x7o]

Thank you for the information about NM at Northpark. I’m curious to know if you’ve had tea at The French Room inside The Adolphus Hotel. We are quite particular about our afternoon tea and have resigned ourselves to hosting at home.

[@sonyavs455]

@@JerryGarner-x7o I have indeed, had tea at the Adolphus. But it was almost two years ago, so I can’t give a current assessment. It was also their holiday tea which I imagine is a bit different from their everyday offerings. Like you, I am also very particular about afternoon tea. I am still in search of the perfect scone! The Crescent Hotel Dallas, did a nice job when I was there 3 years ago. On my channel, I have started a playlist of my videos assessing local afternoon teas. I will do another, soon. If you find one you really like, do let me know. And thank you for watching! 😊✨

[@stacybrown6546]

Hmm…very nice to see afternoon tea in my area, but the food seems a little lacking compared to what I’ve seen in London. Really enjoyed, thank you. I may try it.

[@ann-mariemeyers9978]

I have had high tea at the Dallas Arboretum and found it wonderful. Sunday lunch/brunch is a much better choice at Nieman Marcus.

[@Matthew4TheWin]

The avo on toast and mushroom and tomato sandwiches were highly irregular for an English tea, more like breakfast! Fun fact: Popovers and Yorkshire Puddings are the same thing (yorkies would be served hot from the oven though).

[@sonyavs455]

Yes, the popovers reminded me of a Yorkshire pudding I had at a pub in London earlier this year! Not something I expected to find on a tea menu. 😉✨

[@g-bgcg]

If the sandwiches were dry, that would suggest they were made way in advance and left to sit awhile. Even if refrigerated and covered, bread dries out quickly which is my pet peeve in any restaurant. I know they charge upwards of 100 pounds in the UK for afternoon tea at high end hotels but since afternoon tea here is not that popular, $45 for dry bread sandwiches and a few desserts was a little steep. I rather have a big steak for that money. Anyway, thanks for the video.

[@terrimace1827]

I absolutely love the china!

[@writebrobp]

Good to know, I live very close to Northpark Shopping Mall. :-)

[@tamitarekolayan9918]

I was so excited to see the tittle, but underwhelmed with the tea experience. I had to cancel my 1st trip to London due to health issues and I just wanted a proper tea experience. lol.. can you recommend another place that’s more authentic? I live in north Tx as well in Lewisville. Thank you! Love your channel.

[@sonyavs455]

@@tamitarekolayan9918 yes, it was a bit of a surprise, to be sure! I have had a good experience at The Crescent Hotel in Dallas, and for something less expensive I have heard really good things about the Kimball Art Museum as well as the Secret Garden in the Montgomery Street Antique Mall, but I have not been there. I really hope you are able to get to London for that perfect tea experience. There is nothing like it. 😉✨

[@krazyoldkatlady192]

It’s nice to see a thriving mall

[@Poliss95]

I love the tea service. Teabags in a pot of tea not so much. The cream puff pastries are called profiteroles. They're usually covered with chocolate. I bought some frozen ones once for home baking. It was only after I had eaten them that I found the sachet of chocolate in the box. To demonstrate how bad my memory is, I've done that twice! 🙄 I've never had scones without butter or clotted cream on them. Maybe you should sneak in some of your homemade clotted cream for the scones next time you go there? No butter on the sandwiches? It didn't look like there was. I was reading an article last week where it said Americans found having butter on sandwiches was odd. Hello to your ATF. 👋 7:58. What on earth is that truck in the background??? 🤯 Looks like a half van/half bus. 😁

[@sonyavs455]

Ha, yes, unless the restaurant here makes their own, clotted cream is probably not easy for them to come by in the quantities they would need. And you are right about butter on the sandwiches here. Not a common thing, (although that is how I make them 😁) and that, I think, is exactly why the sandwiches were a little dry. As for that vehicle - ha! I have NO idea! LOL

[@gabrielleangelica1977]

Loose tea should ALWAYS be used at high tea.

[@jenniehakim7076]

I do want those butterfly plates, cups, and teapot

[@sonyavs455]

Isn't it a lovely pattern? It's also used on the cover of the May/June issue of TeaTime Magazine. If you're interested, it's called Vista Alegre's Butterfly Parade by Christian LeCroix.

[@RaziBacha]

Omg, tea bags, nooooooo!!!!

[@lorenefairchild7616]

Such beautiful china!

[@HeidisHereAndThere]

I wouldnt have paid that much 😢

[@sonyavs455]

Sadly, afternoon tea is not often inexpensive. It includes (or should) a lot of items that take time and effort to create. I try to look at it as a truly special occasion event. But it can be a real disappointment if you have paid a high price and the food and/or presentation isn’t that good.

[@lisaallen2539]

Have you visited The Cultured Cup? It is near The Galleria Mall in Addison. They host tea tastings and other tea events.

[@sonyavs455]

I have, yes! They have a wonderful collection of tea knowledge, there. Tea Time magazine recently mentioned them!

[@luannfeld3983]

I’m not sure what to think about the upbeat disco-like music w/Afternoon Tea! Where in North TX have you found the best tea service? I had a fabulous tea service in Vancouver at the Fairmount Hotel 2 summers ago.

[@sonyavs455]

@@luannfeld3983 I am afraid I’m still searching for the best! Most recently, Pattea Lou’s tearoom in Keller had the best selection of loose leaf tea. For elegance, the Crescent in Dallas was lovely but it has been a couple of years since I was there.

[@joycehilkey7238]

I thought the tea looked awful . Having lived in England back when I would stop after shopping and have afternoon tea….this was nothing like a really true afternoon tea. I had taken my daughter to tea at Neiman back in the 1980’s and it was wonderful. But I would never go their now. There are some places around the Arlington and Ft. worth area that are so superior.

[@sonyavs455]

Please let me know some of the local spots you have been to that are nice. I hope to do reviews now and then and would love your ideas. Thanks!

[@LynnsYouTube]

Chocolate Angel is my favorite place. I'd love for you to do a video there.

[@sonyavs455]

@@LynnsKZbin I have been there but not for tea. Do you prefer the Plano or Richardson location?

[@LynnsYouTube]

@@sonyavs455 I've only been to the Richardson location. I haven't been there for the high tea either. I love the strawberry salad, and the fudge pie is one of the best things I've ever eaten!!

[@maryclebeau]

I like having sandwiches that I don’t have at home!

[@peggyscott2180]

The china is a dream.

[@madhattersoriginal6258]

I am not sure how your channel popped up, but here you are. TYFS. Oh goodness, what an affront to our British traditional, formal afternoon tea service. Please don't think that is anything like how it should be offered. Sandwiches like doorsteps, dry scones, no fresh preserves or fresh cream, and such sad looking, ugly cakes and TEA BAGS???? I am horrified at Neiman's. I am British and just moved to N.Texas. You and ATF need to visit with me 😊 Regards Kate.

[@sonyavs455]

Let me know if you find a good place for afternoon tea!

[@madhattersoriginal6258]

@sonyavs455 my house in Rockwall...and there are always complimentary bubbles here 😘

[@sonyavs455]

@@madhattersoriginal6258 😆👍✨

[@madhattersoriginal6258]

@sonyavs455 I just moved here from The Hamptons in NY. I can tell you where to go in NY 🤣 Have you tried The Adolphus ?

[@sonyavs455]

@@madhattersoriginal6258 Yes, I have tried the Adolphus. The last time was a couple of years ago, though, so I need to go again to do a review!

[@laurieannerodriguez5946]

I used to live over and around there.

[@mariez5900]

Tea should be served with the loose leaves , not tea begs. A nice afternoon tea shouldn’t be served in a conviennent way of tea bags.

[@mary77773]

Agreed

[@suigeneris2663]

Especially for $60

[@fitgraphisva]

Thank you. I was going to make the same comment about tea bags, but you took care of it.

[@dianamcfarland1997]

WHEN GOING TO AN AFTERNOON TEA...YOU SHOULD WEAR A HAT...AND ALSO GLOVES...IF YOU HAVE A PAIR!! I GO TO MANY AFTERNOON TEAS...AND JUST LOVE IT. THANKS FOR SHARING!

[@jerihartzell9300]

I wouldn't have thought you were supposed to use your fingers to serve from the tray. The scones should have had clotted cream and strawberry jam. Where are the cucumber sandwiches?

[@jadakowers590]

I was surprised that there were no tongs or servers also.

[@thegatesofdawn...1386]

That's much less expensive than the tea party's in the English hotels.

[@bustedkeaton]

Try the Rose Garden Tea Room in Arlington.

[@sonyavs455]

I’ll have to look into them!

[@ann5765]

I wish I liked clotted cream.

[@sonyavs455]

The name put me off before I tried it, but once I did - loved it!

[@gabrielleangelica1977]

Tea bags?! At home okay, but not at a high tea outing.

[@sonyavs455]

Yes, that’s one of those things I notice, too, whenever going out for afternoon tea!

[@gabrielleangelica1977]

@@sonyavs455 Not in Britain I guess. I do use tea bags at home.

[@pwp8737]

not even at home, ever. Tea, a nice Assam from India, looseleaf is around $12/pound; not that expensive that you can't splurge to enjoy a good cup at home.

[@lorraineniess116]

$115 dollars, I did not see the value, a nice tea is fresh tea, not tea bags, the food did not look so presentable, I did not like the china so much, where was the clotted cream, lemon curd for the scones? I thank you for sharing.

[@jennanidanu1]

I too have been to the UK and had clotted cream and I was surprised they didn't have it with the scones. You paid too much for what you got too, very posh but not worth the price, in my opinion.

[@gr8gardn]

The thick bread on the chicken salad is a complete turn off. Where is the cucumber sandwich? Also, the poured was very weak but milk is welcomed. No clotted cream 😢. The table was gorgeous! Toasted bread? It’s not that difficult to get it “right”. At least they tried😊

[@JMac-27]

Im from the area near there and was excited at the notion of a tea offered in a department store, I still live in person shopping but that was appealing level tea service. What a disappointment. My goodness if they are going to go that low quality don't even bother to offer it.

[@harrietreynolds5341]

Does that plate really have real dead butterflies on it . I hope not,I do not find it very appetizing.

[@sonyavs455]

That would be quite unappetizing, wouldn’t it? No. It does not. 😊

[@user-ll8gk7uu5i]

driving and posting.

[@sonyavs455]

Yes, when it’s not live and you can take your time, I find it as safe as talking to a friend in the car. 😉✨

[@Woodlawn22]

$115?? What a ripoff

[@sarahbaden1887]

Afternoon Tea in Victoria, BC is much better. Avocado toast is cheap.

[@sonyavs455]

I have heard about afternoon tea in Victoria. How very lovely it is! I would love to have that experience there someday!

[@ecphorizer]

That's NIEMAN, not Neiman.

[@sonyavs455]

Look again.

[@normanmuttitt3910]

I notice you quickly skipped over the scones section. Presumably because they serve that horrendous flavoured butter in place of clotted cream. I like NM cafe, but their approach to afternoon tea is poor.

[@sonyavs455]

Yes, I’m afraid that portion of the tea was a bit of a disappointment. But I find that to be an issue here. I admit to being in search of a good scone!

[@marichristian]

Surely that can't be cream they're putting in the tea.Sacrillege !

[@sonyavs455]

It's milk. ☺

[@marichristian]

@@sonyavs455 Whew! That's a relief.

[@pwp8737]

tea bags? how American.

[@sonyavs455]

@@pwp8737 yes, I must say I was so surprised when having a lovely afternoon tea at a hotel near Buckingham Palace in London last year. They served tea in tea bags! The ‘convenience’ won over taste, I guess.

[@kathleenschneider3498]

Not impressed😮.

[@laurenglass4514]

Underwhelming

[@peekaboots01]

Carbs

[@jenniemoi1020]

Thank you for sharing! . I do love a GOOD British Afternoon Tea!!! This one however looks mediocre 🫤 and Not very authentic 🫠