Taking Tea in Southeast Florida
A trip along the Atlantic Coast of southeast Florida is full of delights for those seeking a relaxing afternoon tea. From luxury hotels to charming tearooms, the stretch from Miami up to West Palm Beach offers a range of must-visit venues, regardless of whether you’re in the area for a break from a cold winter or you’re a native of the Florida sunshine.
THE TEA ROOM AT CAULEY SQUARE
12310 SW 224th Street Miami, FL 33170 305-258-0044 tearoommiami.com
Cauley Square in South Miami has undergone several changes since its development in the early 1900s. Now, more than a century later, the 10-acre historical area is home to not only antiques shops, art galleries, and a two-story aviary, but also a charming tearoom.
Opened in 1974 by Martha Wade, the tearoom has seen several owners and even survived Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Veronica Gobin’s infatuation with the restaurant and the area inspired her to purchase the tearoom in 2014. “I was in love with the tearoom and Cauley Square for years,” Veronica says. “I knew it had the potential to be more than it was. It was an opportunity to bring a unique experience to guests.”
Under her purview, the tearoom soon became a labor of love as she worked
