Violet's Cuppa Tea Afternoon Tea in Gulfport, FL

Chattaway afternoon tea tradition moving to Violet's Cuppa Tea in Gulfport

6 posts · 862 views · started 12d ago

1. Oct 29, 2026, 3:28 PM#1
   Hey everyone! I saw a piece on St. Pete Rising about the afternoon tea tradition from The Chattaway moving over to Violet's Cuppa Tea in Gulfport. I was so worried that whole tea tradition was just going to disappear completely! I usually just do my laps around Crescent Lake and grab a quick cold drink, but my sister loves a classic tea service when she comes to visit. Has anyone checked out the new spot in Gulfport yet?

   Slow miles still count.

2. Oct 29, 2026, 3:52 PM#2
   Oh my gosh, I was so thrilled when I heard this! Afternoon tea is such a fun weekend treat and I was so sad thinking we were losing it when things shifted at The Chattaway. Taking the family down to Gulfport for a afternoon tea outing sounds so sweet! I am so glad another local venue stepped up to keep the tradition going in our area!

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3. Oct 29, 2026, 4:44 PM#3
   My mom was talking about this exact thing last week! She used to love going to the old tea setup at The Chattaway. Gulfport is an awesome spot to cruise over to after spending a windy morning out on the water near the Skyway. Stoked someone kept the local tradition alive instead of letting it die off completely.

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4. Oct 29, 2026, 5:22 PM#4
   Thanks BurgBeachMomma! I am definitely planning to take my sister there when she visits. Do you know if people need to book way ahead for Violet's Cuppa Tea or if it is pretty easy to get a table?

   Slow miles still count.

5. Oct 29, 2026, 7:17 PM#5
   Good to keep local traditions in Pinellas. Gulfport stays quiet when the tide turns.

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6. Oct 29, 2026, 10:47 PM#6
   Gulfport is the perfect landing spot for a tradition like that! The artsy community down there has so much creative character, so it just fits the whole vibe of keeping a unique local tradition alive. St. Pete Rising did a great job letting everyone know where the service was relocating.

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