706 JEFFERSON STREET WATERLOO, IA 50701
Tea Experiences
Afternoon tea at Panache is a paced, hosted experience prepared in advance. Reservations and pre-order selections are required so we can prepare your service with care. Most seatings last approximately 90 minutes. Walk-ins are welcome when availability allows.
Please note: Tea experiences are per-guest (no sharing - lighter tea experiences are available), selections are fixed (no substitutions), and gluten-free/vegetarian requests must be noted in advance; menu & pricing change seasonally.
Choose your Experience
Deluxe Afternoon Tea
$49 per guest
Savory Bites
Chicken & Mushroom Mini Pie
Applewood Bacon, Lettuce & Grape Tomato Phyllo Cups
Tea Sandwiches
Garlic Herb Roasted Turkey Tenderloin
Coronation Chicken Salad (Mildly Spiced)
English Cucumber & Chive Cream Cheese
Devilled Egg Salad Sandwich
Scones
Vanilla Bean Scone
English Tea Scones with Chantilly Creme, Strawberry Preserves & Lemon Curd
Sweet Treats
Persian Love Mini Cupcake
Raspberry Linzer Cookie
Passion Fruit Cheesecake
Dessert Shooter
Petit Four
Tea Service: Choice of 3 Loose Leaf Tea Blends
Classic Afternoon Tea
(3 Course)
$40 per guest
Tea Sandwiches
Applewood Bacon, Lettuce & Grape Tomato Phyllo Cups
Coronation Chicken Salad (Mildly Spiced)
English Cucumber & Chive Cream Cheese
Devilled Egg Salad Sandwich
Scones
Vanilla Bean Scone
English Tea Scones with Chantilly Creme, Strawberry Preserves & Lemon Curd
Sweet Treats
Persian Love Mini Cupcake
Raspberry Linzer Cookie
Seasonal Tea Bread
Dessert Shooter
Petit Four
Tea Service: Choice of 3 Loose Leaf Tea Blends
Light Afternoon Tea
$30 per guest
Tea Sandwiches
English Cucumber & Chive Cream Cheese
Devilled Egg Salad Sandwich
Scones
Vanilla Bean Scone
English Tea Scones with Chantilly Creme, Strawberry Preserves & Lemon Curd
Sweet Treats
Chef’s Selection of 3 Sweet Treats
Tea Service: Choice of 2 Loose Leaf Tea Blends
Sandwich Tea
$24 per guest
Chef’s Selection of 4 Savory Tea Sandwiches
Tea Service: Choice of 2 Loose Leaf Tea Blends
Dessert Tea
$24 per guest
Chef’s Selection of Tea Time Sweet Treats & Scones
Tea Service: Choice of 2 Loose Leaf Tea Blends
Savory Pies
Hearty personal pies are handcrafted in small batches with flaky, buttery pastry, premium meats, fresh vegetables, and bold, signature spice blends. Baked fresh to order - please allow 40 minutes. Pre ordering is highly recommended.
Butter Chicken
$16
Tender bites of chicken marinated in Greek yogurt & Indian spices, simmered in a creamy curry sauce
Creamy Chicken
& Mushroom
$16
A comforting classic! This South African favorite features tender herbed chicken & sautéed mushrooms in a rich, creamy sauce
Pepper Steak
(Beef & Brandy)
$16
Steak, cooked to perfection in a rich brandy & ale brown sauce
Savory Steak & Mushroom
$16
Tender steak seasoned with fine herbs & garlic, & sautéed mushrooms simmered in a velvety brown sauce
Rustic Chicken, Leek & Bacon
$16
A hearty classic with a countryside twist. Tender chicken with sauteed leeks and smoked bacon in a creamy Cape wine sauce
Garlic Parmesan Garden Vegetable
$16
Fresh cauliflower, zucchini, baby spinach, & onions in a garlic parmesan sauce
Savory Pie Flight
$17
A tasting of four signature mini pies:
Butter Chicken
Pepper Steak (Beef & Brandy)
Garlic Parmesan Garden Vegetable
Creamy Chicken & Mushroom
Dietary Needs & Allergies
We can accommodate gluten-free, vegetarian, and common food allergies (including nuts and seafood) when noted in advance. We are unable to accommodate dairy-free, egg-free, sugar-free, or vegan requests.
Afternoon Tea at Panache
Afternoon tea at Panache Tea Boutique in Waterloo, IA is a thoughtfully paced dining experience featuring premium loose leaf teas, delicate tea sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and elegant desserts. Served in an intimate tearoom setting, each tea service is designed to feel special, relaxing, and beautifully presented.
Guests from across the Cedar Valley, throughout Iowa, and neighboring states choose Panache for birthdays, catch-ups with friends, mother-daughter outings, and meaningful celebrations. Our tea experiences are offered as curated per-guest services with advance selections, allowing us to prepare each table with care and create a polished afternoon tea experience.