crusty parmesan bread is warm and stacked with your choice of black forest ham, smoked turkey breast or roast beef and served with a cup of our homemade, seasonal soup, a crispy dill pickle and honey mustard or horseradish creme on the side.
The Manchester Melt
a puff pastry square is filled with your choice of tuna salad, egg salad, smoked turkey breast, black forest ham, or roast beef and swiss or cheddar cheese. its popped into a hot oven until the cheese melts and we serve it with a cup of our homemade, seasonal soup, a crispy dill pickle and honey mustard or horseradish creme on the side.
The Ploughmans Lunch
the british farmers midday feast in the fields. a generous chunk of aged scottish white cheddar, a boiled egg, a pickled onion, a hunk of warm crusty bread, dill butter, a crispy dill pickle, and a cup of our homemade, seasonal soup.
Hearty Fare
Shepherds Pie
our own version of the classic meat pie from northern great britain is made with ground round, caramelized onions, mushrooms, and topped with whipped potatoes.
The Wellington
we think arthur wellesley, 1st duke of wellington would approve of our take on the classic! sirloin tips and vegetables are simmered in rich beef gravy and topped with a buttery puff pastry crust.
Chicken Pot Pie
chicken, potatoes, carrots, and peas are braised in an herbed velout and then served inside a flaky pastry crust.
The Robert Burns
a generous slice of our homemade quiche is graciously served with a warm cheddar muffin and your choice of a cup of our homemade soup.
A La Carte
Homemade Scone
with condiments
Warm Cheddar Muffin
with dill butter
Tart Choices
Butter
Chocolate
Lemon
Pecan
Shortbread
Scone Choices
Blueberry Lemon
Chocolate Cherry
Cranberry Orange
Honey Pecan
Plain
Vanilla Almond
Tea Sandwich Choices
Cucumber With Curried Mayonnaise
Strawberry Cream Cheese
Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese
Chicken Salad
Egg Salad
Tuna Salad
Turkey Salad
Ham
Roast Beef
Desserts
Sweet Afton's Homemade Sweets
Ayrshire Cream (signature Dessert)
this elegant dessert bears the name of the beloved scottish poet robert burn's birthplace. a light, yet wonderfully rich custard served with a raspberry coulis topping.
English Custard Bread Pudding
a rich, warm homemade brownie under a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream and topped with caramel and toasted pecans.
Victorian Sponge Cake
a light, airy sponge cake with raspberry filling then draped in our own lemon curd and dusted with confectioners sugar
Macduff Shortbread
no common cookie this! a delicate treat spun of butter, sugar, and a wee bit o scots magic. four fingers.
Lemon Tart
a homemade flaky pastry tart shell filled with our own famous lemon curd, topped with whipped cream and nutmeg.
Chocolate Tart
a chocolate lovers delight; an imported dark chocolate shell filled with homemade chocolate mousse, topped with grated chocolate, and finished with a rolled wafer and mint cookie
Mini Tart Plate
a delicious variety of four of our dainty miniature tarts. individual mini tarts also available
Scones
long a british tea-time favorite, the scone is a feather light sweet biscuit. we serve ours warm with traditional imported devonshire cream and lemon curd or preserves
Brownie Bottom Turtle Sundae
a rich, warm homemade brownie under a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream and topped with caramel and toasted pecans.
To the Sweet Afton Tea Room and Restaurant in historic Plymouth Michigan. We serve home cooked savories, desserts and heartier fare in a British tradition. We also have an extensive selection of teas from London, which are served in your own personal teapot. Our three daughters’ have fondly enjoyed the “china and linen” tea experience at Sweet Afton’s Tea Room for the past 15 years. They have celebrated bridal and baby showers and have enjoyed high tea here on many occasions. It is always wonderful. The long history of creating memories that connect generations of families is why we are happy to share our special place with you and your friends and family.