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We are on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Milwaukee's Bronzeville, with the pink awning and the roses in the window.

The tea room

1801 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212

Hello@TheVelvetTeaCup.com

Hours

Monday
Private events only
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Last seating is ninety minutes before closing. Holiday hours are announced by email and on social media.

Parking and access

  • Free street parking along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and side streets.
  • A surface lot sits directly behind the building with entry from the alley.
  • The entrance and restroom are street level and accessible.
  • Buses may unload at the front door for school and group visits.

Follow along

Looking for something specific?

Reservations, event proposals, class seats and field trips each have their own form, which reaches the right host fastest.

Send Us a Message

We answer messages within one business day, Wednesday through Sunday.

The Velvet Letter

Seasonal menus and first invitations

One thoughtful note each month with new seasonal teas, class dates and holiday seatings before they open to the public.