ANTIOCH

infini-tea [Tea room and merchant]
902 Main Street; 847-395-3520
* American/English ambiance located in the city downtown.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, dessert tea, theme teas, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, chai, other tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Take-out available.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Private parties for adults and children outside regular hours.
* Off-site catering.
* We love Red Hatters!
* Etiquette lessons.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone. 
* Outdoor seating.
* On-site parking.
* Credit cards.
Open Sunday through Wednesday, 10am to 3pm; Thursday and Friday to 10am to 8.30pm; Saturday 8am to 8.30pm. Reservations suggested. (by owner) Updated (by webmaster) U<
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AURORA

The Calla Lily Victorian Tea Room [Tea room and merchant]
1033 S. Lincoln Avenue; 630-340-5375
* Victorian style at a spa or health club in an historic or landmark building.
* Located in a residential/shopping complex near Walter Paton's Round House.
* Dress casual but neat.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, dessert tea.
* Loose leaf tea, teabags, pyramid teabags served in a teapot or take-out cup.
* Iced teas.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Fair Trade and organic products.
* Take-out available.
* Tea tastings/tea flights.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Private parties for adults and children during regular and extended hours; seats 30.
* Outdoor seating.
* On-site parking.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit cards.
Open Wednesday through Friday 11am to 3pm; Saturday 11am to 4pm; Sunday 10am to 3pm. 24-hour advance reservations required for afternoon tea (adult or child). (by TheCallaLilySpa) 4/10/2 Updated (by Tonya Barkdoll, Owner) 5/10

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BATAVIA

Four Beans Coffeehouse [Tea room and merchant]
1928 W. Wilson Street; 630-761-1930
* Coffeehouse/lounge serving good tea.
* A good cuppa any time
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot or take-out cup.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Take-out available.
* Fair Trade products.
* Tea tastings.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone. 
* Internet access.
Open Monday through Thursday 6am to 6pm; Friday and Saturday 6am to 9pm; Sunday 7am to 5pm. Baked goods. 2/7 2/09

Limestone Coffee & Tea [Tea room and merchant]
15 East Wilson Street; 630-761-2966
* Tea bar/tea lounge in an historic or landmark building.
* Located in town historic district near the Fox River.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, whatever.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, dessert tea.
* Loose leaf tea and teabags served in teapot, mug, or take-out cup.
* Iced teas, chai, other tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Fair Trade and organic products.
* Tea tastings.
* Take-out available.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Private tea parties outside regular hours; seats 50.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone. 
* On-site parking.
* Internet access.
* Gift certificates.
* Loyalty cards.
* Credit/debit cards.
Open Monday and Tuesday 6.30am to 6pm; Wednesday and Thursday 6.30am to 8pm; Friday 6.30am to 10pm; Saturday 7am to 10pm; Sunday 9am to 4pm. Afternoon tea served Monday and Tuesday 2 to 6pm; reservations required. (by kendall, owner) 7/08

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BLOOMINGTON

Coffee Nation Microroastery [Tea room and merchant]
3907 GE Road Suite 6; 309-662-6370
* Coffeehouse serving good tea.
* Located in a developing suburban area.
* A good cuppa any time
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Gong-fu tea service.
* Asian tea ceremony.
* Iced teas, chai, other tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Bubble tea.
* Barrier-free.
* Private tea parties for adults during regular hours.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone. 
* Outdoor seating.
* On-site parking.
* Internet access.
* Live music.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Thursday 6am to 8pm; Friday 6am to 10pm; Saturday 7am to 10pm; Sunday 7am to 8pm. (by coffee and tea lover, owner) 6/06

Pouquette's [Tea merchant]
416 North Main Street; 309-830-0166
* Located in a gift shop in the city downtown near old court house.
* Tea merchant offering samples of brewed tea.
* Loose leaf teas and teabags.
* Tea tastings; tea classes/workshops.
* Asian tea ceremony.
* Gift certificates.
* Loyalty cards.
* Credit cards.
Open Tuesday through Friday 11am to 6pm; Saturday 10am to 5pm. (by tjk75/c) < Updated (by Kim, owner) 7/08

T. C. Buzz [Tea room and merchant]
2103 North Veterans Parkway; 309-661-8229
* Coffeehouse serving good tea.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas.
* Tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Live music.
* Credit cards. < 

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BOLINGBROOK

Brooks Cafe [Tea room and merchant]
inside Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W Briarcliff Road; 360-742-3572
* Cafe style in a suburban area.
* Take-out with seating.
* Teabags and pyramid teabags served in a take-out cup.
* Iced teas, chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Fair Trade and organic products.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Seats 20.
* On-site parking.
* Internet access.
* Gift certificates.
* Loyalty cards.
* Credit cards.
Tea and snacks available Monday through Thursday 9am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 12noon to 5pm. Teapots and accessories. (by Brooks Cafe) 8/11

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CHAMPAIGN

Walnut Street Tea Company [Tea merchant]
115 S. Walnut Street; 217-351-6975
Loose leaf teas, teabags, and tea accessories, chocolates, tea foods. Open Monday through Friday 10am to 6pm, Saturday 11am to 5pm. Credit cards accepted. (by Sidney Cammeresi) Updated 2/11
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CHICAGO

American Girl Café [Tea room]
111 East Chicago Avenue; 877-247-5223
At the American Girl Place retail shop. Tea served daily at 2.30 and 4pm; reservations required. 3E

Argo Tea Café [Tea room]
958 West Armitage Avenue; 312-873-4123
Open weekdays 6am to 11pm; weekends 7am to 10pm.
819 North Rush Street; 312-951-5302
Open weekdays 6am to 11pm; weekends 7am to 10pm.
16 West Randolph Street; 312-553-1551
Open Tuesday through Saturday 7am to 11pm; Sunday and Monday 8am to 9pm.
1 North Dearborn; 312-212-8032
Open Monday through Friday 6am to 8pm; Saturday and Sunday 9am to 7pm. Seats 20.
5841 South Maryland Avenue at University of Chicago Hospitals
At most locations:
* Tea lounge or tea bar located in the city downtown.
* Loose leaf tea served in a take-out cup.
* Iced teas, chai, tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices; special diets with advance notice.
* Bubble tea.
* Fair Trade and organic products.
* Tea tastings; tea classes/workshops.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Internet access.
* Gift certificates.
* Loyalty cards.
* Credit cards.
Baked goods, light meals. (by CB) 3H L `< Updated 7/10

The Bourgeois Pig Café [Tea room and merchant]
738 West Fullerton Parkway; 773-883-5282
* Old World style coffeehouse with good tea.
* Located in an historic or landmark building in the city downtown.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea served in teapot or take-out cup.
* Iced teas, chai, tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Take-out available.
* Private tea parties for adults; seats 38.
* Off-site catering.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Outdoor seating.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Saturday 7am to 10pm; Sunday 8am to 10pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Baked goods and light meals. 2/07 11/08 Updated 11/11

Chalkboard Restaurant [Tea room]
4343 N Lincoln Avenue; 773-477-7144
* Continental style located in the Lincoln Square neighbourhood.
* Dress casual but neat.
* Afternoon tea, Royal tea, cream tea, dessert tea.
* Loose leaf tea and teabags served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Special diets with advance notice.
* Child-friendly.
* Private tea parties. 
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Credit cards.
Tea served Saturday and Sunday 2 to 4pm. Reservations recommended. Vegan menu available with 24 hours advance notice. 8/09 11/11 

Coffee & Tea Exchange [Tea merchant]
3311 North Broadway; 773-528-2241
* Merchant offering prepared tea for take-out.
* Loose leaf tea and teabags.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Fair Trade products.
* Take-out available.
Open Monday through Thursday 8am to 8pm; Friday 8am to 7pm; Saturday 9am to 7pm; Sunday 10am to 6pm. /

Coffee Tree and Tea Leaves [Tea merchant]
3752 North Broadway; 773-871-7818
Loose leaf teas and tea accessories. 1/7

CosmiCafé [Tea room]
1944 West Montrose Avenue; 773-728-CAFE
* Tea bar/lounge.
Open weekdays 7am to 8pm; weekends from 8am. (by BBB) +

The Drake Hotel [Tea room]
140 East Walton Place; 312-787-2200
*Afternoon tea.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
Afternoon tea served at the Palm Court daily, 1.30 to 5pm. Reservations recommended; walk-ins always welcomed. Updated (by Shaun, asst manager) 3F` 9/06
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Fairmont Hotel at Grant Park [Tea room]
200 North Columbus Drive; 312-565-8000
* Afternoon tea. ` 

Four Seasons Hotel [Tea room]
120 East Delaware Place; 312-280-8800 or 312-649-2358
* Hotel lounge located in the city downtown.
* Dress business casual.
* Afternoon tea, Royal tea.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Private tea parties.
* "Male-friendly" - decor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Credit cards.
Tea served Monday through Saturday 3 to 5pm in Seasons Lounge. Reservations recommended. Updated 4/03 11/11.
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Hi Tea [Tea room and merchant]
14 East 11th Street; 312-880-0832
* Bistro style in the South Loop area.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas and teabags served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Take-out available.
Open Monday through Friday 7am to 9pm; Saturday and Sunday 8am to 8pm. 3/7 5/7 

Intelligentsia [Tea room and merchant]
North Broadway; 888-945-9786
Located in the East Lakeview neighbourhood. Casual-type café with good loose-leaf tea served and sold. Not actually a tearoom. Young crowd in a young neighbourhood. Don't expect a classy English tearoom ambiance; instead be prepared to enjoy a young coffee-drinking company. (by Mario) 2/3

Inter-Continental Hotel [Tea room]
505 North Michigan Avenue; 312-944-4100 
* Afternoon tea. `
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James Hotel [Tea room]
610 North Rush; 312-660-6000 
Formal tea service discontinued; high-end and rare loose leaf teas served with meals in David Burke's Primehouse. Reservations are not accepted. 12/6 Updated (by Lisa Park, Supervisor) 1/12 

Java Cha [Tea room]
3415 North Clark Street; 773-325-2421
Bubble tea. Open Sunday through Thursday, 11am to 12midnight; weekends to 2am. 3F

Julius Meinl [Tea room and merchant]
3601 N. Southport; 773-868-1857 
4363 N. Lincoln Avenue; 773-868-2876
* Old World/Austrian coffeehouse serving good tea.
* Located in the city downtown.
* Dress casual but neat.
* Cream tea, dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas and teabags served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, caffeine-free selections.
* Take-out available.
* Live music.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Thursday 6am to 10pm; Friday 6am to 12midnight; Saturday 7am to 12midnight; Sunday 7am to 10pm. Live music in the evening. 3/08 

LooseLeaf Lounge [Tea room and merchant]
2915 N Broadway; 773-348-7881
* Tea lounge/tea bar located near Wrigley Field.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, whatever.
* Dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea and teabags served in a teacup, mug, or take-out cup.
* Iced teas, chai, other tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Veg*n menu choices.
* Fair Trade and organic products.
* Take-out available.
* Smoke-free.
* Seats 30.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Internet access.
* Live music.
* Loyalty cards.
* Credit/debit cards.
Open Monday through Friday 7am to 10pm; Saturday 8am to 8pm; Sunday 9.30am to 7.30pm. (by contact, owner) 2/09 Updated 3/11

NoMi Restaurant [Tea room]
Park Hyatt Hotel, 800 North Michigan Avenue; 312-239-4030
Currently closed for renovations.
* Hotel tea room or lounge.
* Located in the city downtown.
* Dress casual but neat - No jeans, please!
* Afternoon tea, supper.
* Loose leaf tea and teabags served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, chai, other tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Alcoholic tea drinks.
* Outdoor seating.
* Credit cards.
 (by disheveledprofessor) % Updated 3/11
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Perennial [Tea room]
1800 North Lincoln Avenue; 312-981-7070
* Contemporary style restaurant located in the city downtown.
* Dress casual but neat.
* Private tea parties only; no scheduled tea service.
* Pyramid teabags served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Special diets with advance notice.
* Credit cards.
 8/10 

The Peninsula Hotel [Tea room]
108 East Superior Street; 312-573-6749
Afternoon tea served in the hotel's opulent The Lobby restaurant; 312-573-6760. Pierrot Gourmet offers specialty teas with light meals and desserts from 7am to 7pm daily.
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Renaissance Chicago Hotel [Tea room]
1 W. Wacker Drive; 630-372-7200

The Ritz-Carlton Chicago [Tea room]
160 East Pearson Street; 312-266-1000
Tea served in The Greenhouse restaurant. 
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Russian Tea Time [Tea room]
77 East Adams; 312-360-0000
Afternoon tea.
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Saint's Alp [Tea room]
2131 South Archer Avenue, Ground Floor; 312-842-1886.
* Bubble tea shop.
* Dim sum tea.
* Take-out available.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Credit cards.
Open daily 11am to 12midnight. 8/06 4/7

T-Spot Sushi & Tea Bar [Tea room]
3925 N. Lincoln Avenue; 773-549-4500
* Japanese style located in the city downtown.
* Dress casual but neat.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, caffeine-free selections.
* Organic products.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Credit cards.
Sushi restaurant with tea service. Good selection of teas. < 11/11

TeaGschwendner [Tea room and merchant]
1160 North State Street; 312-932-0639
* Located in the city downtown.
* Take-out only; no table service.
* Loose leaf teas and teabags.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Saturday 10am to 7pm, Sunday 10am to 6pm. Part of a German chain of tea shops. (by gam) ! 1/11

Teaspoon at Table Fifty-Two, W. Elm Street
Tea service discontinued 10/11

TipsyCake Bucktown [Tea room and merchant]
1944 North Damen Avenue; 773-384-4418
* Tea bar/tea lounge at a bakery located in town commercial district..
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, dessert tea, theme teas, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
* Vegetarian and gluten-free menu choices; special diets with advance notice.
* Smoke-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Private tea parties for adults and children during regular and extended hours; seats 30.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Internet access.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit cards.
Tea served daily 12noon to 6pm. Reservations accepted. (by TipsyCake Inc Naomi Levine) 11/11

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CLINTON

LaTeaDa Tea Room & Gift Shop [Tea room and merchant]
1100 S. Madison Street; 217-935-8855
* Victorian style.
* Private tea parties only; no scheduled tea service
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, caffeine-free selections.
* Special diets with advance notice.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Private tea parties for adults and children.
* Outdoor seating.
* On-site parking.
* Credit cards.
(by owner) ) Updated 2/11   

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CRETE

Annie's - The Tea Room [Tea room]
1375 Benton Street; 708-672-5240
* American country style in an historic or landmark building.
* Located in a suburban area near Balmoral Race Track.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, whatever.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea.
* Teabags served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, caffeine-free selections.
* Take-out available.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Private tea parties for adults and children during regular and extended hours.
* Off-site catering.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone. 
* Outdoor seating.
* On-site parking.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit cards.
Tea served daily 1 to 4pm. Reservations suggested; required for afternoon tea. (by Annie's Cafe - Tea Room - Ice Cream Parlor) 8/06  Updated 4/08 4/10
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DEKALB

Babs and Coco's Tea Emporium [Tea merchant]
818 West Lincoln Highway; 815-756-8320
* Located in Junction Center shopping center.
* Loose leaf tea.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Tea tastings; tea classes/workshops.
* Credit cards.
Open Tuesday through Friday 10am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm. 7/11

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DOWNERS GROVE

BelloTea [Tea room and merchant]
5111 Main Street; 630-445-1200
* Tea shop with take-out only; no table service.
* Loose leaf tea served in a take-out cup.
* Iced teas, caffeine-free selections.
* Fair Trade and organic products.
Open Monday through Saturday 9am to 9pm; Sunday 12noon to 6pm. 2/10

Pine Cone Cottage Tea House and Catering [Tea room]
1029 Burlington Avenue; 630-963-9130
* American country style in an historic or landmark building located in town historic district.
* Afternoon tea, theme teas.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Barrier-free.
* Private tea parties for adults.
* We love Red Hatters!
* Off-site catering.
* Credit cards.
Tea served Wednesday through Friday, 12noon to 4pm; Saturday and Sunday 1 to 4pm. Reservations required. (by S. Kulzer) 8/02. Updated (by employee) P  Updated 2/10
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DUNLAP

Her Majesty's English Tea Room [Tea room and merchant]
211 N. 2nd Street; 309-243-8322
* Traditional English style in an historic or landmark building.
* Located at a clothing shop in town historic district near Peoria.
* Dress-up and costumes welcome.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, theme teas, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas, teabags, pyramid teabags served in a teapot.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Private tea parties for adults during regular and extended hours.
* We love Red Hatters!
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone. 
* On-site parking.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit cards.
Shop open Tuesday through Saturday 10am to 4pm; tea served Wednesday through Saturday 11am to 4pm. Reservations required. Children five and over only. (by Jacqueline and Jerry Gillam proprietors) 9/06

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ELMHURST

Boba Teaz Café and Desserts [Tea room]
136 West Vallette Street, Suit 1; 630-617-5215
* Cream tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea.
* Bubble tea, chai, tea beverages.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Credit cards.
Open daily, 6.30am to 9pm. Good assortment of loose leaf teas and bubble teas. (by Leia Holmes) Q 

SereneTeaz [Tea room and merchant]
108 W. Park Avenue; 630-833-8329
* Tea lounge/tea bar in the city downtown.
* Come as you are ! Jeans, shorts, etc. are fine.
* Dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas and teabags served in a teapot or teacup.
* Iced teas, tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Fair Trade products.
* Take-out available.
* Tea tastings.
* Smoke-free.
* Private tea parties for adults outside regular hours.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone. 
* Outdoor seating.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit cards.
Open Tuesday and Wednesday 10am to 6pm; Thursday and Friday 10am to 8pm; Saturday 10am to 5pm. 12/7 

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EVANSTON

The Celtic Knot Public House [Tea room]
626 Church Street; 847-864-1679
* Traditional English style.
* Afternoon tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas and teabags served in a teapot.
* Iced teas.
* Child-friendly.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Private parties for adults and children.
* Off-site catering.
* Outdoor seating.
* Live music.
* Credit cards.
Afternoon tea served Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 to 4pm.  (by owner) % 

Dream About Tea [Tea room and merchant]
1011 Davis Street; 847-864-7464
* Contemporary Chinese style.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea served in mugs.
* Chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Gongfu tea service.
* Child-friendly.
* Gift certificates.
Open Monday through Saturday 11am to 7pm; Sunday 12noon to 6pm. (by Sal) T` Updated 4/09
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FOREST PARK

Todd & Holland [Tea merchant]
7311 West Madison Street; 708-488-1136
Loose leaf teas, large selection of accessories. Open Monday through Friday 10am to 6pm; Thursday to 8pm; Saturday 10am to 5pm. (by Tea Lover) 04/02. Updated & 2/7 10/08

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FRANKLIN PARK

AbbyGail's Tea Shop [Tea room and merchant]
9710 Franklin Avenue; 847-340-5279
* Victorian style at an antiques shop.
* Located in town historic district near O'Hare Airport.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, whatever.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, theme teas, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot or take-out cup.
* Iced teas, caffeine-free selections.
* Fair Trade and organic products.
* Tea tastings.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Private tea parties for adults and children during regular and extended hours; seats 30.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Outdoor seating.
* On-site parking.
* Internet access.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit/debit cards.
Open Monday through Friday. Shop hours 12noon to 7pm. Tea served 2 to 3pm. Afternoon tea served Wednesdays; reservations suggested, required for groups of four or more. 11/08 Updated (by abbygailsteashop) 1/09   

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The Pickwick Society Tearoom [Tea room and merchant]
122 Kansas Street; 815-806-8140
* Located in town historic district.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, whatever.
* Afternoon tea, dessert tea, theme teas, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot or teacup.
* Iced teas, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Take-out available.
* Tea tastings.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Private parties for adults and children during regular and extended hours.
* Off-site catering.
* We love Red Hatters!
* Etiquette lessons.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Credit cards.
Formerly on South White Street. Open Tuesday through Saturday 8.30am to 4.30pm; Sunday 12noon to 4.30pm. Reservations accepted at all times; required for structured teas. (by opuspres) Updated (by pickwicketearoom, owner) Q / Updated 11/10
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FREEPORT

Higher Grounds Specialty Coffee & Tea [Tea room and merchant]
1709 S. West Avenue; 815-297-9441
* Coffeehouse serving good tea.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, etc. are fine.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Take-out available.
* Smoke-free.
* Internet access.
* Credit cards.
Open weekdays 7am to 5pm; weekends 8am to 3pm. Light meals, baked goods. Drive-up window. `

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GALENA

Great Galena Peddlery [Tea merchant]
116 North Main Street; 815-777-2307
For 18 years selling over 120 teas (bulk and packaged), tea infusers, Yixing clay teapots from China, cast iron teapots from Japan, Brown Bettys and fine ceramic pots, matcha whisks, gaiwans and tea bowls, tea caddies and kettles, herbs and spices. (by The Great Galena Peddlery) 1999

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GENEVA

Atwater's at Herrington Inn [Tea room]
15 South River Lane; 630-208-7433
* French/Continental style hotel restaurant in the city downtown.
* Dress casual but neat.
* Afternoon tea, Royal tea.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
* Private tea parties.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit cards.
Tea served the third Thursday of each month 3 to 4.30pm. Reservations strongly advised. 4/08 2/11

The Little Traveler [Tea room and merchant]
404 S. Third Street; 630-232-4200
* Old World style at a gift/home decor shop in an historic or landmark building.
* Located in town commercial district near Chicago. 
* Dress casual but neat.
* Afternoon tea.
* Loose leaf tea and teabags served in a teapot.
* Private tea parties.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Outdoor seating.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit cards.
Tea served the Thursday 2 to 4pm and Saturday 2 to 4.30pm in The Atrium Cafe. Reservations accepted; recommended for groups of five or more. 2/11

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GENOA

Crumpet's Tea Room [Tea room]
221 W. Main Street; 815-784-6121
* British Victorian style located in town historic district.
* Cream tea, theme teas.
* Teabags served in a teapot or teacup.
* Iced teas, caffeine-free selections.
* Child-friendly.
* Private tea parties during regular and extended; seats 75.
* We love Red Hatters!
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
Open Monday through Saturday 9am to 4pm. 6/02 Updated 8/09

Wild Thyme Herb Garden [Tea merchant]
438 W. Main Street; 815-784-4237
* Herb shop located in an historic or landmark building.
* Loose leaf teas and teabags.
* Caffeine-free selections.
Open Monday through Saturday 10am to 6pm. Teapots, cozies, accessories. ` 8/09

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GRANITE CITY

The Garden Gate Tea Room [Tea room]
839 Niedringhaus Avenue; 618-452-0539
* American country style in an historic or landmark building.
* Located in town historic district near St. Louis, Missouri.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, whatever.
* Private tea parties only; no scheduled tea service.
* Teabags and pyramid teabags served in a teapot.
* Special diets with advance notice.
* Smoke-free.
* Private tea parties for adults and children; seats 50.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit cards.
(by brendawhitaker, owner) 8/09

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HOMER

Ms. Becky's Variety Shop and Tea Room [Tea room and merchant]
120 South Main Street; 217-896-2200
* Country style gift/antiques shop in an historic or landmark building.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Tea served in a take-out cup.
* Private tea parties for children.
Open Monday through Saturday 10am to 5pm; Sunday 1 to 4pm. Packaged baked goods. 10/06 8/09

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LAKE FOREST

The Green Teaist [Tea room and merchant]
647 Bank Lane; 847-735-0400
* Contemporary Japanese style located near Market Square.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, whatever.
* Dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas and teabags served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, tea beverages.
* Organic products.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Saturday 10am to 5.30pm. Specializing in high-end Japanese green teas. 9/08

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LEBANON

The Enchanted Rose [Tea room and merchant]
210 West St. Louis Street; 618-537-4151
Hours Tuesday through Friday, 10.30am to 5pm. (by Sal) T   

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LONG GROVE

Seasons of Long Grove [Tea room]
314 Old McHenry Road; 847-634-9150
* American style restaurant in an historic or landmark building.
* Dress casual but neat.
* Afternoon tea, theme teas.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Child-friendly.
* Private tea parties for adults and children.
* Off-site catering.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit cards.
Afternoon tea served Thursday through Saturday at 2pm by reservation only. 04/01 Updated 12/6
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Suzi's Tea and Café [Tea room and merchant]
132 Old McHenry Road; 773-895-7408
* Bistro style in an historic or landmark building.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas and teabags served in teapot or mug.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Credit cards.
Afternoon tea served to one or multiple groups of ten or more by advance reservation. 12/6 

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LYNWOOD

Carmen's Dazzling Hats [Tea room]
230 East 199th Street; 708-895-9480
* Frilly and feminine style.
* Located at a clothing shop in a suburban area.
* Jacket required for men; ladies dress attire.
* Cream tea.
* Teabags served in a teapot.
* Smoke-free.
* Private tea parties for children during regular and extended hours.
* Outdoor seating.
* On-site parking.
* Live music.
* Gift certificates. 
* Credit cards.
Ladies' Tea Party served Tuesday through Saturday at 2pm; 24-hour advance reservation required. (by carmensdazzlinghats) 8/06

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MACOMB

Little Java House [Tea room]
814 W. Jackson Street; 309-837-4528
* Boba or bubble tea shop.
* Tea in teabags.
* Bubble tea.
* Iced teas, chai.
* Child-friendly.
* Outdoor seating.
* On-site parking.
* Credit cards.
Open daily, 6am to 10pm; reservations not necessary. In the bright yellow building. (by littlejavahouse, owner) ^

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MARION

Collector's Choice & Court Street Tea Room [Tea room]
500 S. Court Street; 618-997-4883
Full English teas.

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MILAN

The Daily Grind [Tea room]
321 W. 1st Avenue; 309-787-6811
* Coffee shop with good tea.
* Outdoor seating. `

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MOLINE

Concept Boba [Tea room]
Southpark Mall, 4500 16th Street
* Bubble tea. `

LeMoulin Bed & Breakfast [Tea room]
1326 16th Street; 309-236-3264
* Afternoon tea.
* Smoke-free.
* No credit cards.
Tea served to non-staying guests by reservation between 12noon and 5pm for groups of four to sixteen. Includes tour of the inn. %

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MORRIS

The Birds and the Teas Store [Tea merchant]
805 Liberty Street; 815-941-1032
* Located in downtown historic district.
* Loose leaf teas and pyramid teabags.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Credit cards.
Open Tuesday through Thursday 10am to 5pm; Friday and Saturday 10am to 4pm. Tea accessories. 10/09

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MORTON

The Mustard Seed [Tea room]
208 N. Main; 309-263-1046
* Victorian style.
* Located in a shopping "village" or "village shops."
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot or teacup.
* Iced teas, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Take-out available.
* Smoke-free.
* Private parties for adults.
* On-site parking.
* Credit cards.
Open Tuesday through Friday, 11am to 2pm; Saturday to 1.30pm; call first. Reservations suggested. (by flowrgrl22) January 2002. Updated (by owner) _

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MOSSVILLE

Hayloft Village Gift Shop [Tea merchant]
Old Galena Road at Route 29; 309-579-3141
* Located just outside Peoria.
* Loose leaf teas and teabags.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* On-site parking.
* Credit cards.
Open Tuesday through Friday 10am to 5pm; Saturday 10am to 4pm. Tea accessories. 9/7

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MOUNT PULASKI

Country Gardens Tea Room [Tea room and merchant]
at Sunny Acres Herb Farm
2152 600th Street; 217-792-5100
Open May through December only.
* American Country style in a rural area.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, etc. are fine.
* Afternoon tea.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Private tea parties.
* On-site parking.
Tea served Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 4pm.  5/7

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NAPERVILLE

Luxuries by Jennie Lynn Tea Cafe, Artesian Road;
Closed 12/11

Serenitea [Tea room and merchant]
English Rows Town Center
3027 English Rows Avenue #107; 630-428-0040
* Eclectic style in a suburban area next to Tamarack Golf Club.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, whatever.
* Afternoon tea, dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Tea beverages.
* Take-out available.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Private tea parties for adults during regular and extended hours.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone. 
* On-site parking.
* Credit cards.
Open Friday 11am to 4pm; Saturday 11am to 4.30pm; Sunday 12noon to 4pm. Afternoon tea served weekends only; 24-hour advance reservations required.  9/06 Updated (by serrenitea1, owner) 10/06 Updated 12/11

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NORMAL

Fusion Brew [Tea room]
712 Kingsley Street, Suite 900; 309-454-9300
* Located in Junction Place between Kingsley and Hovey.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas.
* Bubble tea.
* Tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Take-out available.
* On-site parking.
* Internet access.
Open Monday through Thursday 7am to 10pm; Friday and Saturday to 11pm. Sandwiches and baked goods.  @ /
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OSWEGO

Old Towne Books and Tea [Tea room and merchant]
61-63 S. Madison Street; 630-554-8287
* Bookstore tea room in an historic or landmark building.
* Located in the city downtown.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Child-friendly.
Open Wednesday through Friday 4 to 8pm; Saturday 10am to 5pm; Sunday 1 to 5pm. 10/09   

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PARK RIDGE

Tea Lula [Tea merchant]
11 S. Fairview Avenue; 847-823-8327
* Located near the train station.
* Loose leaf teas.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Tea tastings.
* Child-friendly.
* Credit cards.
Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm; Thursday 9.30am to 8pm; Saturday 10am to 5pm. Tasting bar. Children's area. Tea accessories. 9/08 

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PEORIA HEIGHTS

Leaves-N-Beans [Tea room and merchant]
4800 North Prospect Road; 309-688-7685
* Coffeehouse with good tea located minutes from downtown Peoria.
* Prepared tea for take-out only.
* Loose leaf teas.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Friday 7am to 5pm; Saturday 7am to 3pm. Tea accessories. 9/7 

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PLAINFIELD

Gourmet Junction [Tea room]
24030 West Lockport Street; 815-439-3933
* American style restaurant.
* Theme teas.
* Child-friendly.
* Private tea parties for adults and children.
Monthly teas. 10/06 Updated 4/08 11/08 7/11
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RICHMOND

The Richmond Inn [Tea room]
10314 East Street; 866-330-2505 or 815-678-2505
Classic English tea served on specified dates throughout the year from 12noon to 3pm. Limited seating; reservations required. Private parties to 18. Periodic classes on how to prepare a classic English tea. 3F
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Tranquil-A-Tea [Tea room and merchant]
5613 Broadway; 815-678-3780
* Cottage style tea room in a historic or landmark building.
* Located in town historic district.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, etc. are fine.
* Afternoon tea, dessert tea, theme teas, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, chai, other tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Take-out available.
* Tea tastings.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Private parties for adults and children during regular hours.
* Off-site catering.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone. 
* On-site parking.
* Credit cards.
Open Tuesday through Friday 6.30am to 2.30pm; Saturday 8am to 4pm; Sunday 12noon to 4pm. Reservations suggested for larger groups. (by Tranquil-A-Tea) /

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ROCKFORD

ST. CHARLES

Coffee Drop Shop [Tea room and merchant]
3rd Street Shops, 12 N. 3rd Street; 630-584-7989
* Coffeehouse serving good tea in an historic or landmark building.
* Located in town historic district near Baker Hotel.
* Take-out only.
* Loose leaf tea and teabags served in a take-out cup.
* Iced teas, chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Fair Trade and organic products.
* Tea tastings; tea classes/workshops.
* Smoke-free..
* On-site parking.
* Gift certificates.
* Loyalty cards.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Friday 10am to 6pm; Saturday to 10am to 5pm; Sunday 11am to 5pm. (by judy, owner) 4/09 

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WATSEKA

Sereni-Tea Tea Room [Tea room and merchant]
555 South 5th Street; 815-432-4572
* American/English style.
* Located in town historic district.
* Come as you are ! Jeans, shorts, etc. are fine.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Tea tastings.
* Child-friendly.
* Smoke-free.
* Private parties for adults and children.
Open Monday through Friday 9am to 3pm; Saturday to 2pm. Reservations required for tea; call for tea tasting. Lori Crouch of Sereni-Tea, owner) #

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WHEATON

SereneTeaz [Tea room and merchant]
221 W. Front Street; 630-784-8327
* Tea lounge/tea bar located in the city downtown next to free parking garage.
* Come as you are ! Jeans, shorts, whatever.
* Dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot or take-out cup.
* Iced teas, chai, other tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Take-out available.
* Tea tastings; tea classes/workshops.
* Smoke-free.
* Private tea parties outside regular hours; seats 20.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone. 
* On-site parking.
* Gift certificates.
* Loyalty cards.
* Credit cards.
Formerly located on N. Hale Street. Open Monday through Thursday 8.45am to 5pm; Friday 8.45am to 8pm; Saturday 9am to 5pm. (by Tea, owner) 7/06 7/09 Updated (by EireforTea/c) 2/10
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Suzette's Crèperie [Tea room]
211 W. Front Street; 630-462-0898
French bistro-style crèperie that serves a lovely afternoon tea by reservation Wednesday through Saturday between 2 and 5pm. May 2002 (by Tea Lover)
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WILMINGTON

Chester Manor [Tea room]
116 S. Kankakee Street; 815-476-1055
* Victorian style.
* Located in a B&B or inn in the town historic district.
* Dress casual but neat.
* Afternoon tea, dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Teabags served in a teapot.
* Iced teas.
* Smoke-free.
* Private tea parties for adults and children during and outside regular hours.
*  We love Red Hatters!
* Etiquette lessons.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone. 
* Outdoor seating.
* On-site parking.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit cards.
Formerly Just Lovely Tea Room. Open daily 11.30am to 3pm. Reservations requested. 06/02 Updated (by camela_gertner) ~ Updated 6/06
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WOODSTOCK

Centerville Tea Room [Tea room and merchant]
at Tarts and Truffles, 124 Cass Street; 815-338-8278
* European style bakery cafe in an historic or landmark building.
* Located in town historic district on Woodstock Square.
* Dress casual but neat.
* Cream tea, dessert tea.
* Loose leaf tea and teabags served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, caffeine-free selections.
* Special diets with advance notice.
* Organic products.
* Smoke-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Private tea parties for adults and children during regular and extended hours; seats 50.
* Off-site catering.
* We love Red Hatters!
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* On-site parking.
* Credit/debit cards.
Open Tuesday through Sunday 10am to 6pm. Reservations required for groups of eight or more. (by snunesyounger, owner) 5/10  

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WYANET

Tilda's Tea Room [Tea room]
102 East Main Street/Route 6; 815-699-7001
* Department store restaurant/tea room in an historic or landmark building.
* Located in a rural area near Hennepin Canal System.
* Dress casual but neat.
* Private tea parties only; no scheduled tea service.
* Teabags and pyramid teabags served in teapot or teacup.
* Iced teas, chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices; special diets with advance notice.
* Tea tastings.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Private tea parties for adults and children; seats 80.
* We love Red Hatters!
* Etiquette lessons.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* On-site parking.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit/debit cards.
(by beegees_61379_2000, owner) 7/09 

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