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Lily’s & Elise, Detroit, MI

Lily’s & Elise

4.6
4.6
27 Reviews
$30 and under
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
Lily's & Elise is a Tea House that specializes in the premium service of French-style afternoon & high tea. Serving fresh pastries and small plates, Lily’s and Elise is located on the historic Livernois Avenue of Fashion in Detroit, Mi.




Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, Café, European
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 8:00 am–4:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–6:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (313) 739-6760
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
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Experiences

  • High Tea Service

    $65.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for High Tea Service at Lily's & Elise Tea House. High Tea includes delectable soup, salad, tea sandwiches, fresh European pastries, and your choice of three tea flavors.
  • Afternoon Tea Service

    $50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for Afternoon Tea Service at Lily's & Elise Tea House. Afternoon Tea includes delectable tea sandwiches, fresh European pastries, and your choice of three tea flavors.
  • Adult & Child Tea Service (One Person)

    $27.50 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for Tea Service at Lily's & Elise Tea House, specialized for the little ones in our lives. This Tea Service is designed for one adult and one child and is priced per person. It includes delectable tea sandwiches for kids like grilled cheese and cookie butter and jelly, traditional tea sandwiches for adults, fresh European pastries, and your choice of two tea flavors. If you need additional help making a reservation, please feel free to email events@lilysandlelise.com. Note: This Tea Service is priced per person. A selection must be made for each person attending, and please note the number of adults and kids in the notes while placing your reservation.

What 27 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Best Ambiance

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Great for brunch

  • Detroit

    Best Ambiance

  • Detroit

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lily's & Elise offers a charming high tea experience with "unbelievable atmosphere" and "amazing" food. Guests rave about the "HUGE tea selection" and "beautiful decor," featuring a stunning faux blossom tree. While some note occasional service delays, the attentive staff and delightful ambiance make it a must-visit spot.

27 Reviews
  1. Ciera

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love it here it’s the best place ever Been three times

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Devona

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment I walked in, I was blown away by the incredible experience. The service was top-notch, and the food was absolutely mouthwatering! Everything about the place, from the fancy entrance to the cozy bathroom, was simply amazing. I can’t wait to go back and enjoy this delightful ambiance again!

    1 person found this helpful

  3. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This charming tea house has only been open for four months, so it's still working out some kinks. However, the owner is very accommodating and the atmosphere at this gem is incredible. We had a relaxing afternoon drinking tea, chatting and enjoying brunch. The desserts are wonderful and the food is excellent and worth the wait. I have no doubt that over time, Lily's and Elise will be enjoying a regular clientele of folks that don't mind taking their time to enjoy a lovely afternoon. This was my second time and I know I will be back again.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Bettie

    Detroit

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    It took 3 hours for high tea service for 3 people You can only get 1 pot of tea on your table at a time, which makes your stay longer. We had to constantly request things, like water, sugar, creamer. These should be on the table either before you sit down or right after you sit! I felt bad for the larger parties because their wait was even longer! I wish I could get my money back but you have to prepay! Sad to say I will not be back! Going back to Purple Door Tearoom, which has much better service!

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  5. Debra

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lily's & Elise is a beautiful establishment. The ambience and food definitely 5 stars. During the visit it was very busy. The hostess staff worked diligently to ensure our table was taken care of. We did have a bit of a wait. However the staff was very apologetic and courteous. Loved the selection of teas. Tried the hibiscus and the guava green tea both were delicious. We enjoyed the experience and encourage others to check out this establishment. Will visit again.

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  6. Kimberly

    Detroit

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my best friend here for her birthday and it absolutely did not disappoint! Every single thing was amazing! The teas were delicious and the soups and sandwiches were beyond fresh and delicious as well!!!! The server was so soft spoken and kind.. and very prompt! I will be back with my daughter. 💕 Get here as soon as possiblr!

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  7. Kimberly

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful ambience- feeling like being back in Paris. The food was delicious and customer service was great. The manager Anna was amazing. It was a honor meeting the owner and chef. Definitely plan to visit again in the future!

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  8. Lynn

    Detroit

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We LOVED the tea sommelier. She was amazing, so knowledgeable, animated, and clearly loved what she does. She should be giving talks at events. The service was just okay. The people working there were very kind, but we received our first pot of tea, drank it, then waited an hour before our food came. Once it arrived, they asked us what other tea we wanted...so we ate all of our food with no tea. I like a slow pace, but this was a little beyond slow. The food was fine, but they should take scones off the website if they aren't going to serve them. The tea selection is AMAZING and the ambience is lovely, I'm sure they are just working out the kinks and it's only going to get better and better!

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  9. Dinah

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a delightful time we had at this charming tea and hand-crafted food spot in our neighborhood. It is filled with light, friendly patrons, and attention-to-detail staff. The assortment of teas is impressive, and includes specialty "tea blossoms" presented in a glass tea pot, so you can watch the unfolding of the leaves and petals of the flower. Food is carefully prepared and there is a nice variety. A welcome addition, with a relaxed vibe, in the University District of Detroit. Thank you!

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  10. kathy

    Detroit

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a treat on every level. This place surpassed every expectation,The space is l9vely and creative the service was friendly and attentive and the food was amazing!

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FAQs

Lily’s & Elise is rated 4.6 stars by 27 OpenTable diners.

Lily’s & Elise does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Lily’s & Elise

19037 Livernois, Detroit, MI 48221

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Ferndale
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 8:00 am–4:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–6:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, Café, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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