Lloyd's Tea House

What is a morning without your usual cup of tea to kick-start the day? For Indians, tea is the perfect wake-me-up to smooth away those sleepy webs and fill you with a boost of energy to tackle the day ahead. Several enticing tea parlours and coffee houses have opened in clever locations attracting the work-drained souls to come and unwind with tea and snack, not too far away from the office. For Chennaites that place is ‘Lloyd’s Tea House’, a quaint tea parlour known for serving high quality tea variety. It’s just the spot to loose yourself for few hours with your book or laptop, drinking your tea away from the hustle-bustle of Chennai city. Lloyd’s Tea House is located on Lloyd’s Road, Opp Groceteria, Gopalapuram in Chennai.

Much like the name suggests, Lloyd’s Tea House caters to all tea drinkers with a menu that stocks on a vast variety of high-quality teas from around the globe. If you know your Oolong and Earl Grey then Lloyd’s Tea House is just the place for you. Coffee drinkers can settle for a hazelnut cappuccino or even hot chocolate. Best way to enjoy your cuppa is with a savoury snack and this tea house pampers your taste buds with an array of them. Samosadillas, prawn tempura, Texas fried chicken strips, veg shumai, spanakopita, crispy chilli fish, chatpata bread pakora and BBQ chicken skewers will add a nice salty kick to your tea. A larger appetite can be taken care of with, zoodles, spinach & goat cheese Turkish pide, Madras curry fish fry, nasi goreng, falafel wrap, Mexican rice bowl and roasted chicken & cheese ravioli.

No decent tea house ever has a lack of something sweet on their menu. Lloyd’s Tea House indulges your sweet tooth with lemon & coconut tarte, chocolate marquise, rose & pistachio rasmalai cake and lemon grass crème brulee. A plethora of cakes are featured on the menu too if you want to accompany your Earl Grey with a simple spiced carrot cake. The all-day breakfast section is quite popular with the regulars. Décor is given an English flair by keeping the interiors of the café light and airy. Whitewashed walls blends beautifully with white-toned chairs and ample sunlight pouring in from the wide plate glass windows lends an airy effect to the room. Overall, the result is breezy, casual and tranquil. Prices are affordable.

Keywords: Gopalapuram, Chennai, All-Day Breakfast, Tea Parlour, Cakes, Affordable, Casual, Tranquil.

Summary: The airy, casual interiors of Lloyd’s Tea House in Gopalapuram is an idyllic spot to relax with friends or even a latest paperback. Sample high-quality teas from all over the globe and with it munch on yummy snacks. The vibe is tranquil here.