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The Palm Court

4.7 (5686)
$50 and over
Unspecified
140 E Walton Place, Chicago, IL 60611

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The Palm Court

4.7
$50 and over
Unspecified
Gold Coast / Streeterville

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2 people
19:00
Booked 74 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
For those who love their afternoon teas fresh and steeped in history, Palm Court at The Drake Hotel serving tea for over a century. Even the Queen and Princess Diana have made their royal visits here. Afternoon tea begins with Palais de Thes menu, which features 15 tea blends including classic selections like the English Breakfast to modern yet delightful twists like the Mélange du Cap.
Tea is served in individual tea pots accompanied by the traditional three-tiered tea tray filled with an arrangement of gourmet finger sandwiches and scones, and dainty petit fours with complements of preserves, lemon curd and English double Devon cream.
The Prince & Princess Afternoon tea service, suitable for children between 3 and 12 years of age is available throughout the duration of afternoon tea service.
Reservations are heavily encouraged. Tea service seating duration is 90min
Adults $86 / Kids $38(3-12), under 3y complimentary
Valet available at $26 for 3 hours

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Location
    140 E Walton Place, Chicago, IL 60611
  • Area
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Cross street
    Michigan Avenue & Lakeshore Drive
  • Parking Details
    Discounted valet parking is available when you dine in at the Palm Court. $26.00 for 3 hours maximum. After Palm Court hours, normal rates apply. Thank you
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Festival of Lights at The Drake 2026

    1 - 15 people

    21 Nov 2026 only
    Enjoy a cozy retreat and delightful afternoon tea in the Christmas Room with floor to ceiling windows, directly looking onto the commencement of The Magnificent Mile Light’s Festival as your favorite characters make their procession down The Mag Mile, illuminating the start of the holiday season.
    Festival of Lights at The Drake 2026 photo

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Menu

This menu from The Palm Court was last updated on 10/07/2026.

Little Prince & Princess

  • Biscoff Cookie Butter and Jelly

    • Turkey and Cheese Rollups

      • Egg Salad buns

        • Cucumber Sandwich

          Tea Sandwiches

          • CUCUMBER

            spiced tomato jam, cream cheese, pullman loaf

            • THAI SHRIMP SALAD

              lemongrass, red peppers, thai basil, buckwheat tart shell

              • SMOKED CHICKEN SALAD 

                celery, grapes, charcoal bun

                • GARLIC AND HERB ROASTED BEEF

                  chimichurri aioli, marinated tomato, asiago baguette

                  Warm Plate

                  • TRADITIONAL SCONE

                    • BUTTERSCOTCH TEA CAKE

                      Pastry Plate

                      • DRAKE CRUNCH CAKE

                        • TROPICAL FRUIT TART

                          • CHERRY VANILLA CAKE

                            • MACARONS

                              Black Teas

                              • Big Ben

                                English Breakfast a wonderful blend of black teas, including Yunna from China and Assam from India

                                • Thé des Lords

                                  Earl Grey sprinkled with safflower petals, this tea boasts the most intense bergamot flavor of all the Earl Grey teas

                                  • Darjeeling Margaret's Hope

                                    A dark, fruity Darjeeling tea and full of character

                                    • Montagne Bleue

                                      A delicious blend of black tea, honey, lavender, berries and rhubarb. Relaxing and indulging

                                      • Chai Imperial

                                        Inspired by the Indian tradition of spiced tea. A delicate black tea pepped up with green cardamom, pink peppercorns, cinnamon, ginger, clove and orange zest

                                        Oolong Teas

                                        • 7 Citrus

                                          A delicious combination of oolong tea with a woody character and zesty notes of 7 citrus fruits: lemon, lime, orange, Seville orange, grapefruit, bergamot & mandarin

                                          Rooibos & Herbal Teas

                                          • Melange du cap

                                            A delicious pairing of cocoa nibs and vanilla pods against a delicate rooibos backdrop for a warm and sophisticated blend

                                            • Garden of Dreams

                                              A sweet combination of citrus peel, lemon balm, chamomile and lemon verbena. A relaxing and soothing recipe

                                              • Tropical Garden

                                                A blend of mango, pineapple, papaya and peach with zesty notes. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins

                                                • Fruit Garden

                                                  A summery blend of goji and berries, dates and kiwi. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins

                                                  • RoobiosThé des Vahinés

                                                    A wonderful pairing of vanilla and almond against a delicate rooibos backdrop for a warm and sophisticated blend

                                                    • Louvre Egyptian Night

                                                      A refreshing and sweet blend of peppermint, elderberries, and blueberries. It reflects the luxury and mystique of Middle Eastern nights.

                                                      Green Teas

                                                      • Jasmine Chun Feng

                                                        One of the best jasmine green teas with a high proportion of tips. A remarkable tea that allows the jasmine bouquet to fully develop

                                                        • Vive Le Thé!

                                                          The perfect balance between spicy notes of ginger and zesty notes of lemon. It has a surprising sweet finish reminiscent of orange flavors

                                                          Seasonal Special Teas

                                                          • The Drake Blend

                                                            This black tea is like a bowl of succulent berries: strawberry, raspberry, blackcurrant, and redcurrant. Sweet and fruity, this bouquet of red berries is delicious throughout the day

                                                            • THE DES SONGES BLANC

                                                              Delicately scented, it evokes rose, orange blossom and berries. Safflower petals and strawberry pieces have been added to a delicious Bai Mu Dan, which is a refined and delicate tea.

                                                              Alcoholic Beverages

                                                              • Add a Glass of Sparkling WineUS$9.00

                                                                • Add a Glass Off la Marca ProseccoUS$14.00

                                                                  • Add a Glass of Piper Sonoma BrutUS$17.00

                                                                    • Add a BelliniUS$14.00

                                                                      • Add a MimosaUS$14.00

                                                                        • Add Mumm RoseUS$18.00

                                                                          White Wine

                                                                            Chardonnay

                                                                            • Decoy, CA

                                                                              • GlassUS$12.00
                                                                              • 1.5 GlassUS$16.00
                                                                              • BottleUS$48.00

                                                                            • Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River, CA

                                                                              • GlassUS$15.00
                                                                              • 1.5 GlassUS$19.00
                                                                              • BottleUS$60.00

                                                                            • Iconoclast, CA

                                                                              Napa

                                                                              • BottleUS$120.00

                                                                            Sauvignon Blanc

                                                                            • Cloudy Bay, New Zealand

                                                                              • GlassUS$18.00
                                                                              • 1.5 GlassUS$22.00
                                                                              • BottleUS$72.00

                                                                            • Cakebread Cellars, Napa

                                                                              • BottleUS$112.00

                                                                            Pinot Grigio

                                                                            • Terlato Family, Friuli, Italy

                                                                              • GlassUS$14.00
                                                                              • 1.5 GlassUS$18.00
                                                                              • BottleUS$59.00

                                                                            • Santa Margherita, Italy

                                                                              • GlassUS$18.00
                                                                              • 1.5 GlassUS$22.00
                                                                              • BottleUS$72.00

                                                                            Other Whites

                                                                            • Chateau St. Michelle, Riesling, WA

                                                                              • GlassUS$12.00
                                                                              • 1.5 GlassUS$16.00
                                                                              • BottleUS$48.00

                                                                            • Caposaldo Moscato, Italy

                                                                              • GlassUS$14.00
                                                                              • 1.5 GlassUS$18.00
                                                                              • BottleUS$58.00

                                                                            • Mensch Roussane, Lodi

                                                                              • GlassUS$17.00
                                                                              • 1.5 GlassUS$21.00
                                                                              • BottleUS$68.00

                                                                            • Whispering Angel, Rose, Italy

                                                                              • GlassUS$18.00
                                                                              • 1.5 GlassUS$22.00
                                                                              • BottleUS$72.00

                                                                            Red Wine

                                                                              Cabernet Sauvignon

                                                                              • Columbia Crest H3, WA

                                                                                • GlassUS$12.00
                                                                                • 1.5 GlassUS$16.00
                                                                                • BottleUS$54.00

                                                                              • Daou, Paso Robles, CA

                                                                                • GlassUS$15.00
                                                                                • 1.5 GlassUS$19.00
                                                                                • BottleUS$60.00

                                                                              • Iconoclast, Napa Valley, CA

                                                                                • GlassUS$18.00
                                                                                • 1.5 GlassUS$22.00
                                                                                • BottleUS$72.00

                                                                              Merlot

                                                                              • Wente, WA

                                                                                • GlassUS$13.00
                                                                                • 1.5 GlassUS$17.00
                                                                                • BottleUS$52.00

                                                                              Pinot Noir

                                                                              • Davis Bynum, Russian River, CA

                                                                                • GlassUS$15.00
                                                                                • 1.5 GlassUS$19.00
                                                                                • BottleUS$60.00

                                                                              • Meiomi, CA

                                                                                • GlassUS$12.00
                                                                                • 1.5 GlassUS$16.00
                                                                                • BottleUS$54.00

                                                                              Other Reds

                                                                              • Murrietta's Well Red Blend, CA

                                                                                • GlassUS$15.00
                                                                                • 1.5 GlassUS$19.00
                                                                                • BottleUS$60.00

                                                                              • Norton Malbec, Argentina

                                                                                • GlassUS$12.00
                                                                                • 1.5 GlassUS$16.00
                                                                                • BottleUS$48.00

                                                                              • The Prisoner

                                                                                • BottleUS$120.00

                                                                              Last updated: 10 July 2026

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                                                                              Reviews from people who have dined at The Palm Court.

                                                                              4.7

                                                                              4.7
                                                                              (5686)
                                                                              • 4.4Food
                                                                              • 4.8Service
                                                                              • 4.9Ambience
                                                                              • 4.1Value

                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                              Review summary

                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                              The Palm Court at The Drake Chicago offers an enchanting afternoon tea experience marked by "amazing ambiance" and "exceptional service." Guests appreciate the "beautiful setting" and live harp music. While some find the food average, the overall experience is "highly recommended" for special occasions or a relaxing treat.
                                                                              5,687 Reviews

                                                                              1. carrisa Gold

                                                                                Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                Server was amazing. He did a great job with my daughter’s 13th birthday!

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                                                                              2. Katherine Gold

                                                                                Houston10 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Wonderful! Highly recommend to anyone looking for classic afternoon tea service. The Drake blend tea was delicious!

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                                                                              3. John

                                                                                Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

                                                                                4.0

                                                                                Dined on 12 September 2026

                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                The hostess seated us promptly, even though we were 30 minutes ahead of our reservation time. That pleased us and we thought that was very nice. Our waiter was very attentive and pleasant. He was helpful in explaining how the tea service worked. The food, ambience, value, and noise level were good. However, we have enjoyed afternoon tea in many locations, including locations outside the United States. If the Palm Court had been our only afternoon tea experience, we would have been very impressed and would have given top ratings in all categories. But we have had at least five afternoon tea experiences that were quite a bit superior to the one at Palm Court. For that reason, we could not give the top rating to Palm Court in those categories. Food: the scones were the least good of the foods served. They were doughy relative most scones I have had. The bread in the cucumber sandwich was a bit dry. Otherwise, I found the foods to be tasty but not especially so. Ambience: the Palm Court is an attractive setting. However, it looks more elegant in photos than it appears in person. I no complaints about the ambience. I was just a little disappointed. Value: the Palm Court is priced about where other locations are priced. But our experience has been a bit better at some of those other locations. Noise: it was surprisingly noisy in Palm Court. The water fountain, while attractive, was very noisy. Unfortunately for us, we were seated next to the fountain. I'm sure our experience of noise would have been better had we been farther from the fountain.

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                                                                              4. Sabryna-Joi

                                                                                Chicago / Illinois12 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined on 12 September 2026

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Celebrated two (2) Natal Days!!! As always, EVERYTHING WAS EXCELLENT!!! The AMBIENCE, FOOD, HARPIST, SERVICE and of course the TEA!!! The PALM COURT is a BEAUTIFUL VENUE. CALMING, CLASSY, AND PEACEFUL!!! MIRHET REMEMBERS OUR TEA ORDERS AND PROVIDES HIGH TOUCH CUSTOMER AND WAITSTAFF SERVICE!!! High Tea at THE DRAKE -- FANTASTIC PLACE FOR ANY CELEBRATION!!!!

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                                                                              5. Jeana

                                                                                Greater Boston7 reviews

                                                                                3.0

                                                                                Dined on 6 September 2026

                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                2. Food 2
                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                The Drake afternoon tea provides a nice backdrop for pictures. The service is warm and friendly but lacks the ceremonial niceties that make afternoon tea special rather than routine. The food was similarly perfunctory. I worry the Drake team has lost sight of their role in keeping up standards against the endless onslaught of sloppy attire and bad manners. I hope they can recapture the magic.

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                                                                              6. Shilpa Gold

                                                                                Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

                                                                                3.0

                                                                                Dined on 6 September 2026

                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                2. Food 2
                                                                                3. Service 2
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                Tea is served without milk or cream unless requested. Waiter spoke poor English. Food is average, sandwiches are dry, pre-made, because they couldn’t customize anything or accommodate basic food restrictions. They substituted with kids sandwiches but charged adult prices! Ambience is the only thing good.

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                                                                              7. Nick Gold

                                                                                Philadelphia County16 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined on 30 August 2026

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                We all loved the Palm court. They were so nice and the food was very good. They were also very accommodating with our daughter who’s only 3 months old.

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                                                                              8. Victor Gold

                                                                                Los Angeles3 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined on 22 August 2026

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                We had a delightful experience at the Palm. We took tea, and very impressed by the service and the overall ambience. The little sandwiches were delicious, as were the desserts. It was great value for what we got, which was 2 different teas, 4 glasses of white, and a tower and a half of goodies. The best part was not being rushed by anyone and having a fun time visiting and hanging out. We even had two other friends join as towards the end of our stay, and the lovely waitstaff let one of our friends take up her glass of wine to her room. The Palm is definitely an experience and a must do if one’s staying at the Drake. Can’t wait to be back.

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                                                                              9. brionda Gold

                                                                                Chicago / Illinois8 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined on 22 August 2026

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Accommodating, excellent service. Amazing ambience.

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                                                                              10. Amanda

                                                                                Wisconsin1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined on 22 August 2026

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Excellent! A great, relaxing activity in Chicago! The service was excellent! A great birthday celebration Highly recommend

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                                                                              Dining areas

                                                                              Additional information

                                                                              • Location
                                                                                140 E Walton Place, Chicago, IL 60611
                                                                              • Area
                                                                                Gold Coast / Streeterville
                                                                              • Cross street
                                                                                Michigan Avenue & Lakeshore Drive
                                                                              • Parking Details
                                                                                Discounted valet parking is available when you dine in at the Palm Court. $26.00 for 3 hours maximum. After Palm Court hours, normal rates apply. Thank you
                                                                              • Additional
                                                                                Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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                                                                              A photo of The Palm Court restaurant

                                                                              The Palm Court

                                                                              4.7
                                                                              $50 and over
                                                                              Unspecified
                                                                              Gold Coast / Streeterville

                                                                              Make a booking

                                                                              2 people
                                                                              19:00
                                                                              Booked 74 times today
                                                                              Experiences are available.
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