American cafe with lunch, brunch & tea service in a setting of mahogany bookcases & stained glass.
C Chang
The food and service for afternoon tea was fabulous! The architecture and building are quite lovely with the stained glass ceiling and Tiffany lamps. The space is not large, maybe max seating for 65-70 people inside. The estimated wait time was terrible! We were told 35-40min by the hostess but when we checked our status on Yelp, it was about an hour. In the end, we waited an hour and 15min to be seated. We were a group of 6 people and there was also a “large group” surcharge. Also, there is only one single room bathroom so often there was a wait. The price per person for tea has increased significantly over the last two years ($20 to $23/person and now $31/person. As of Dec 2025)
… moreTina M. G. W. Harford
Lunch at Gryphon was an absolute delight! We enjoyed a beautiful meal sitting outside across from the squares, where the gentle breeze and the sound of the church bells made everything feel perfectly Savannah.
The Asian Salmon and the soup of the day were absolutely superb — fresh, flavorful, and prepared with so much care. The service was warm and attentive, and the entire experience felt effortless and elegant.
Gryphon is truly one of the city’s gems, the perfect spot to slow down, savor, and enjoy a memorable lunch. We left smiling and already planning our next visit. Highly recommend! ✨ ️
… morespyronos
Wonderful old pharmacy with photoshoot decor. The high tea was an elegant experience and well crafted. The scones of the day was one of the best bites I’ve had on my life and I had to have a second order of them before we left. My only quibble is that the teapots were bog standard and our particular server must have been newer as she wasn’t the most attentive. I wish I lived here to visit more often.
… moreRonnie Mehelic
Visited several times in Fall 2025.
This is a really cool brunch spot! We’ve done afternoon tea before that was pleasant, but brunch is where it’s at.
Service is great, atmosphere is relaxed and has some fun history around the location.
Their Crème Brûlée French toast is currently the best French toast in Savannah.
Great tea options, good quiche too.
Will absolutely be visiting again.
… moreAdam
Spectacular food and the atmosphere reminded me of an old school department store. They specialize in tea and related foods such as finger sandwiches, but they also have much more to offer. I encourage you to try this place out. I had the Moroccan chicken sandwich and Orange noir cold brew. Both were excellent and very filling.
… moreCarol Martin
Delightful light lunch spot in historic former apothecary on Bull St. Excellent service complete with a history lesson about the building! I had the chevre salad, my husband had the sesame tuna salad ( generous servings!) , and we had the scones of the day. I’d like to go back to try the afternoon tea!
… moreElichai F
If you like high tea and a fabulous experience, this is a great choice. The staff is great, the tea and food is delightful, and all of it is inside a well maintained beautiful historic building. The best in Savannah for sure.
… moreHeather Marie
My experience here was fantastic. I enjoyed a lovely brunch experience outside. My server was a complete sweetheart who provided a great story about the history of the restaurant. If in Savnnah I’d definitely recommend this place! The tea and desserts were sooo good!
… moreNicole Marie, MFA
We had an enchanting experience at the Gryphon Tea Room. We came here with our mothers! Our server (a SCAD student) was passionate about the history of the building which inspired and intrigued us to learn more about this beautifully restored 1920s pharmacy. Our server legitimately cared about us enjoying a memorable experience. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. I deeply appreciated the Southern charm with stunning detailed stained-glass windows, full bookshelves, and a an AUTHENTIC high tea experience! This included warm delicious scones with homemade cream, made to traditional tea perfection cucumber sandwiches, and a variety of high quality pastries. The tea selection is quite comprehensive. We enjoyed many flavors including flutterfly bush tea with lavender, vanilla, peach and traditional earl grey were among our selections. All of these tea flavors were phenomenal. This is a great experience for traditional tea or for lunch, and a must when in Savannah!
… moreJessica Foster
Amazing service, food, and atmosphere! A lot of the servers are SCAD students. Our waitress gave us the history of the building (it used to be a pharmacy). Looking forward to visiting again the next time I’m in Savannah!
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