A festive holiday tea setup with a tiered tray of pastries, a floral teapot, teacups, candles, and Christmas decorations, including greenery, pinecones, and red berries, arranged on a lace-covered wooden table.
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Afternoon Tea Menu for December

Join us for our “Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens” afternoon tea menu theme this winter.

Served Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 – Sunday, January 4th, 2026.

By reservation only.

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A festive holiday tea setup with a tiered tray of pastries, a floral teapot, teacups, candles, and Christmas decorations, including greenery, pinecones, and red berries, arranged on a lace-covered wooden table.
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Served December 2nd, 2025 – January 4th, 2026

Regular Adult Menu includes one of each item listed below.

Menu and teas subject to change without notice.

Ghost of Christmas Past’s Savories

served with "Indian Assam" traditional black tea

Four golden, flaky pastries are displayed on an ornate, round gold tray surrounded by green holiday foliage and festive decor.
St. James Signature Beef Wellington
Three golden-brown triangular pastries rest on a closed book, surrounded by pinecones, red berries, and festive greenery on a patterned red and white tablecloth.
Fezziwig’s Fidget Pie
Cucumber sandwiches on a floral plate, surrounded by festive greenery, red berries, and a pine cone on a wooden table.
Walnut Cream Cheese Traditional Tea Sandwich on Cinnamon Raisin Bread
Three small ramekins filled with golden, crumb-topped desserts sit on a round stand with a doily, surrounded by red flowers and holiday decorations.
The Cratchits’ Sweet Potato Gratin
Star-shaped crackers topped with cheese and a dark berry sit on an ornate gold plate, surrounded by festive pine branches and red berries.
Ebenezer’s Herbed Goat Cheese on Pâte Brisée Star with Cranberry

Ghost of Christmas Present’s Breads

served with "Sparkling Sugar Plum" scented black tea

Golden biscuits arranged on a two-tiered tray with small ramekins of white cream and red jam, set beside a branch of pine, creating a festive table display.
St. James Traditional Cream Scone with Cranberry Curd and Clotted Cream
Four golden-brown scones with raisins sit on the top tier of a bronze serving stand, with holiday decorations and greenery blurred in the background.
Festive Cranberry Pecan Scone

Ghost of Christmas Future’s Sweets

served with "Winter Mint Rooibos" herbal tea

Four small cakes topped with whipped cream and sprinkled crumbs sit in white bowls on a silver tray, placed on a red and black plaid cloth.
Tiny Tim’s Sticky Toffee Pudding
Four spiral jelly cookies coated in cinnamon sugar are displayed on a round ornate tray, surrounded by festive greenery and red berries.
Raspberry Rugelach
Four square cheesecake bars with a brownie base and cherry topping are arranged on a small metal tray. The tray sits on a table with a lace tablecloth, surrounded by festive decor and a floral-patterned plate.
Marley’s Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake with Cherry
Three chocolate truffles in red paper cups sit on a decorative silver plate, placed on a lace tablecloth with festive greenery and a spoon nearby.
Gingerbread Truffle

Regular Adult Menu includes one of each item listed above.

Menu and teas subject to change without notice.

Herbal Tea Options:
Holiday Spice, Sleigh Bells, Winter Mint Rooibos

Christmas Carol Afternoon Tea Menu Variations

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Adult Menu

Ghost of Christmas Past’s Savories

served with “Indian Assam” traditional black tea

Beef Wellington with Herbed Boursin
Ebenezer’s Herbed Goat Cheese on a Pâte Brisée Star
The Cratchits’ Sweet Potato Gratin
Fezziwig’s Fidget Pie

Traditional Cucumber Tea Sandwich:
Walnut Cream Cheese on Cinnamon Raisin Bread

 

Ghost of Christmas Present’s Breads

served with “Sparkling Sugar Plum” scented black tea

Festive Cranberry Pecan Scone
St. James Traditional Cream Scone
Cranberry Curd & Clotted Cream

 

Ghost of Christmas Future’s Sweets

served with “Winter Mint Rooibos” herbal tea

Tiny Tim’s Sticky Toffee Pudding
Marley’s Chocolate
Raspberry Rugelach
Gingerbread Truffle

Regular Adult Menu includes one of each item listed above.

Menu and teas subject to change without notice.

Featured Teas for Herbal Option:
“Holiday Spice,” “Sleigh Bells,” “Winter Mint Rooibos”

Vegetarian Menu

Ghost of Christmas Past’s Savories

served with “Indian Assam” traditional black tea

Butternut Squash & Mushroom Wellington with Herbed Boursin
Ebenezer’s Herbed Goat Cheese on a Pâte Brisée Star *
The Cratchits’ Sweet Potato Gratin
Fezziwig’s Spinach & Pine Nut Fidget Pie *

Traditional Cucumber Tea Sandwich:
Walnut Cream Cheese on Cinnamon Raisin Bread *

 

Ghost of Christmas Present’s Breads

served with “Sparkling Sugar Plum” scented black tea

Festive Cranberry Pecan Scone *
St. James Traditional Cream Scone *
Cranberry Curd & Clotted Cream *

 

Ghost of Christmas Future’s Sweets

served with “Winter Mint Rooibos” herbal tea

Tiny Tim’s Sticky Toffee Pudding
Marley’s Chocolate *
Raspberry Rugelach *
Gingerbread Truffle *

Regular Vegetarian Adult Menu includes one of each item listed above.

Menu and teas subject to change without notice.

Featured Teas for Vegetarian Herbal Option:
“Holiday Spice,” “Sleigh Bells,” “Winter Mint Rooibos”

* Indicates Child Vegetarian Item

Children's Menu

Ghost of Christmas Past’s Savories

served with “Holiday Spice” rooibos herbal tea

The Cratchits’ Sweet Potato Gratin
Fezziwig’s Fidget Pie

Traditional Cucumber Tea Sandwich:
Walnut Cream Cheese on Cinnamon Raisin Bread

 

Ghost of Christmas Present’s Breads

served with “Sleigh Bells” herbal tisane tea

Festive Cranberry Pecan Scone
St. James Traditional Cream Scone
Cranberry Curd & Clotted Cream

 

Ghost of Christmas Future’s Sweets

served with “Winter Mint Rooibos” herbal tea

Marley’s Chocolate
Raspberry Rugelach
Gingerbread Truffle

Regular Child Menu includes one of each item listed above.

Menu and teas subject to change without notice.

Gluten Free Menu

We dare you to tell the difference between our Gluten Free and Gluten Full food!

Beautiful & Delicious

At The St. James Tearoom, we are proud to serve our entire menu in gluten-free form. Each recipe on our menu is translated into a gluten-free version that maintains the flavorful and unique character of each sumptuous morsel. It is important to us to bring you the best-tasting gluten-free menu that we can, for every menu theme of the year. We have seen tears of joy in our guests’ eyes when they realize they can enjoy a full teatime that’s gluten-free. It means a lot to so many, and so it means a lot to us.

A full teatime just for you!

Your gluten-free menu will be served on its own three-tiered tray, presented and tasting just as lovely as our regular menu. Regardless of what the other guests at the table have ordered for their meal (regular menu, vegetarian menu, etc.), you can still have the gluten-free menu that you need, kept separate from the other gluten food. Are you the guest of honor? The St. James Tearoom is the perfect place to celebrate with the most delicious gluten-free menu in town!

For those of our guests with extreme health issues related to gluten, please note that our gluten-free menu is still prepared in a kitchen where gluten is in use. If you have questions or concerns, please call us at (505) 242-3752.

Dietary Restrictions / Ingredients

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Information About Our Food

Below is a basic ingredient list for the menu on this page. This is not a complete list but a list of ingredients most likely to affect allergies. Due to the complicated nature of guest allergies and dietary restrictions, and the excess labor involved, The St. James Tearoom cannot make any menu substitutions or changes. No exceptions.

Ingredients of Common Allergies:

Beef Wellington
wheat, dairy, eggs, beef, shallots, canola oil, sherry, parsley, garlic, seasoning
Vegetarian Wellington: wheat, dairy, eggs, butternut squash, mushrooms, shallots, maple syrup, garlic, white wine, parsley, seasoning

Herbed Goat Cheese on Pâte Brisée Star
wheat, dairy, goat cheese, lemon, green onion, herbs, cranberries

Sweet Potato Gratin
wheat, dairy, potatoes, Gruyere cheese, nutmeg

Fidget Pie
wheat, dairy, eggs, ham, onion, apple, potatoes, lemon, seasoning
Vegetarian Fidget Pie: wheat, dairy, eggs, pine nuts, spinach, potatoes, onion, apple, lemon, seasoning

Walnut Cream Cheese and Cucumber Sandwich
wheat, dairy, walnuts, cranberry, cucumber, cinnamon, raisin
Nut-free: No walnuts

Cranberry Pecan Scone
wheat, dairy, eggs, pecans, vanilla, cranberry, nutmeg, rosemary
Nut-free: No pecans

Cranberry Curd
dairy, eggs, cranberry, lemon

Sticky Toffee Pudding
wheat, dairy, eggs, dates, canola oil, corn syrup, cream of tartar

Brownie Cheesecake
wheat, dairy, eggs, vanilla, cherry

Raspberry Rugelach Cookie
wheat, dairy, eggs, vanilla, raspberry, lemon, cinnamon

Gingerbread Truffle
wheat, dairy, pumpkin spice

A man dressed as Santa Claus in a fur-trimmed red robe stands behind a festive table with desserts, candles, and holiday decorations, holding a bundle of twigs and smiling warmly in a decorated room.
A festive tea set with floral china, two cups of tea, and a three-tier tray filled with assorted pastries and sweets, surrounded by holiday decorations and greenery on a wooden table.
A festive three-tiered tray with assorted pastries, scones, and desserts on a decorated table with red poinsettias, greenery, and a lit candle in the background.

PLEASE CALL US FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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