Afternoon Tea and Lunch
Afternoon Tea
$30.00 per person
Afternoon Tea is available at our new location, the Queen’s Cuisine Tea Room, in Edwardsville, IL, on the second Sunday of every month with seating’s from 12.00 noon till 3 pm. Afternoon teas are also available every Friday and Saturday after 1pm. A reservation is required for all afternoon tea dates. Please call 618.205.6188 or click this link to reserve a table. Please note that you would like Afternoon Tea when making your reservation.
Our Afternoon Tea is served on a three-tiered tray with each tier offering a deliciously prepared course. Start your taste buds off with the bottom, savory tier, by indulging in an array of sandwiches and sausage rolls. Next, move on to the second layer of freshly prepared scones, which are served with clotted cream and preserves. The final course is a selection of three dessert items that are made in house from scratch. Continuing the British tradition, a pot of freshly brewed loose leaf tea will be served; we have over 20 varieties to choose from.
Lunch, Cakes and Pastries
Lunch is served every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10am with last orders taken at 3pm, we close at 4pm. Hot and cold beverages, freshly baked scones, cakes and pastries are also available. Reservations are recommended, please call 618.205.6188 or click this link to reserve a table. Please note that you would like to reserve a table for lunch when placing your reservation.
Lunch Menu
All items are $9.50 unless otherwise noted and are served with your choice of one of the following:
Cup of Soup; see daily specials
Side salad; fruited salad of the season
Cup of Fresh Fruit Salad; fresh orange segments, grapes and apples in a fruit stock
House Prepared Hummus; served with Whole Grain Toast
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The Dowager’s Choices – Traditionally British
Mave’s Quiche Lorraine
Made using Jane’s Mum’s recipe of homemade pie crust with bacon, onion and cheese.
Vegetable Quiche
Made with onion, cheese and seasonal vegetables. Please note, locally-sourced lard is used in the homemade pie crust.
Coronation Chicken Sandwich
This British cousin to American chicken salad was created for and served at the banquet for Queen Elizabeth’s Coronation in 1953. Roasted chicken breast is tossed in curry-flavored mayonnaise with raisins and a hint of apricot, served in a warmed croissant.
Coronation Chicken Salad
House-prepared Coronation Chicken (see above) served on a bed of spinach greens tossed in balsamic vinegar.
Mr Carson’s Favorites – Everyday British Staples
Sausage Rolls 8.00 (includes a side)
House-made flaky pastry with locally-sourced pork sausage filling.
Cornish Pasty 11.00 (includes a side)
Beef, potato and onion encased in our house-made pie pastry. It was originally enjoyed for lunch by miners in Cornwall.
Cheese and Onion Pasty 10.00 (includes a side)
Sharp cheddar cheese and onions encased in our house made pie pastry. Please note, locally sourced lard is used in the home made pie crust.
Lady Grantham’s Choices – “American Influenced” Items
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Oven-roasted chicken breast, grapes, celery and a little onion tossed in seasoned mayonnaise, served in a warmed croissant.
Chicken Salad Salad
Homemade chicken salad (see above) served on a bed of spinach greens tossed in balsamic vinegar.
Crustless Quiche with Sweet Potato Base
Sweet potatoes and seasonal vegetables with cheddar cheese and onions.
Dr. Carlston’s Recommendations – Waistline friendly
Fruited House salad
Spinach greens tossed in a balsamic vinegar and topped with strawberries and glazed walnuts.
Salad of the Season
See daily specials menu.
Dr. Carlston’s Soup of the Day (bowl) – $6.50, add a side $9.50
Vegetable-based soup, see daily specials menu.
Beverage Menu
Pot of tea for one, served hot or iced – 3.00
Over 20 varieties to choose from
Pour-over coffee, served hot or iced – 3.00
Freshly squeezed lemonade with orange juice, 12 oz – 3.00
San Pellegrino, sparkling mineral water – 2.50
Orangina, carbonated orange juice soda – 2.50
Assorted Ski soda – 2.50
