Lily’s & Elise

Pretty in pink and built for lingering, Lily’s & Elise is described by Visit Detroit as Detroit’s only Black-owned teahouse — and it leans all the way into the fantasy: delicate pastries, pretty mocktails, and a proper three-tiered high tea in a soft, aesthetic, camera-ready room.

It’s the kind of spot that turns an afternoon into an occasion, whether it’s a birthday, a bridal shower, or just a Tuesday that deserves better. On an Avenue with deep roots in glamour and self-presentation, a luxe little tea lounge feels exactly right — a place to slow down, pour a cup, and feel fancy without leaving the neighborhood.