Shady Gables

Tearoom & Gift Gallery

Tea Room Menu

Reservations are required for all days of operation by telephone only. Shady Gables is very busy and proud to be of service to such wonderful guests! Please call now to reserve your table. We look forward to being of service to you!


We are dedicated to serving the most enjoyable afternoon tea meals for miles around. We bake all of our scrumptious scones and delectable desserts fresh daily. We import our clotted cream and lemon curd from England. Each table receives their pots of tea, expertly brewed to order and delivered to the table dressed in a demure tea cozy and poured by a friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive server.


Most of our guests like to spend at least two hours savoring their tea meal. Why does it take so long? Because most guests just don't want to leave!

The Queen's Choice ~ Full Luncheon Tea Meal


~ Choice of Fresh Brewed Hot Tea


~ Shady Gables' Famous Rosemary Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich


~ Shady Gables' Famous Individual Quiche Lorraine


~ Various Tender Fresh-Baked Scones accompanied with fruit curd and preserves


~ Fresh Fruit


~ Assorted Finger Savories


~ Assorted Dainty Delectable Sweets


~ Fruit Sorbet


$18.00 per person


Groups of 6 or more are $23.00 per person and


require a deposit. The $23.00 per person


includes the meal, tax and gratuity!


The Princess's Preference ~ Light Afternoon Tea Meal


~ Choice of Fresh Brewed Hot Tea


~ Various Tender Fresh-Baked Scones accompanied with fruit curd and preserves


~ Fresh Fruit


~ Assorted Finger Savories


~ Assorted Dainty Delectable Sweets


~ Fruit Sorbet


$14.00 per person


Groups of 6 or more are $18.00 per person and requires a deposit


the $18.00 per person includes the meal, tax and gratuity!


*Imported Devonshire Clotted Cream from England is also available for purchase.


Meal prices below 6 guests per table do not include tax and gratuity. Please remember your server!


Prices are subject to change without notice. No splitting of meals please. City ordinances prohibit alcoholic beverages on our premises because we are located within 100 yards of a church.  Due to Health Department Regulations you may NOT consume food or beverages at Shady Gables that were not purchased here.  This includes Birthday Cakes but we do offer Teapot Birthday Cakes that can be made special for your table with an advance notice.  Special diets, such as gluten-free or vegetarian may also be accommodated with advanced notice when possible, just ask when making the reservation!


Shady Gables is a Traditional English-style afternoon tea room.  We are not a sandwich or coffee shop.  Our meals are served afternoon tea style, NOT a la carte style.  We are not set up like a restaurant, everything is made fresh especially for you, therefore, we do require advance reservations, but we will also prepare take-out with advance notice.


Seating is reserved ONLY for patrons who purchase a meal.  Due to limited space, we cannot provide seating for non-paying customers.  Thank you! 


Allow us to help you with your bridal shower, birthday party, retirement party, baby shower, graduation party, and bridal teas. Whatever the special occasion, we are glad to help. Ask us to prepare your party favors and have them placed on your table with your guests names, all for a small additional fee.


Reservations are Required by telephone only.  Please call now: 573-378-2740.

Make your reservations today!

Reservations are required for our tea meals and are taken by telephone only. You are invited to experience the serenity we have prepared for you! Call now to reserve a table for your next tea party!

(573) 378-2740

Call or email us for more information. insmanib@sbcglobal.net. Reservations are taken by telephone only!

Hours of Operation

OPEN: By reservation only. Typically Tea Room reservations are taken between the hours of 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.