We feature two indulgent food experiences each day at Cliffside. In the morning, our multi-course, gourmet breakfast, and in the afternoon, our internationally acclaimed afternoon tea service -- named one of the 20 best afternoon teas in America (see below). Both are complimentary, available to guests only.

BREAKFAST  Enjoy a refined seasonal menu with multiple entreé choices plus breakfast buffet with fresh fruit, cereals, yogurt, granola, fresh baked muffins and breads. Our signature dish is Eggs Newport, a seaside gastronomic twist on breakfast classic Eggs Benedict, with crab cakes, roasted red peppers and lemon aioli replacing the English muffin, Canadian bacon, and Hollandaise sauce. Other house specialities include decadent pear and pomegranate or banana nut stuffed French Toast, and on the lighter side, fresh berry crepes. All guest favorites.

Although we are known for our tea, we also feature Peet's Coffee, which we believe to be the finest, connoisseur coffees available. Clifside is the only hotel or Inn chosen by Pete's in Rhode Island to serve their coffees. Mimosas for two are also available.

Enjoy breakfast fireside in our grand Victorian parlor or weather permitting, on the veranda or outdoor garden tables. A variety of newspapers is available each morning in the parlor. Breakfast is served 8 - 10 am.

AFTERNOON TEA  "Fit for the Queen of England," is how Fortune Magazine described our Legendary Newport Tea Service. Tea authority and writer Bruce Richardson named Cliffside one of the 20 best tea rooms in America in his book "The Great Tea Rooms of America."

Regal without being stuffy, you will enjoy an epicurean delight you won't soon forget. Silver and porcelain tiers hold an array of sweets and savories that change daily. Tea sandwiches might include salmon and capers, egg and cavier, pesto with tomato and mozzarella, cucumber and radish, cranberry and pear chutney, or crab with lemon zest. Sweets include artisan chocolates, cookies, brownies, pies, fruit tarts and cakes. Plus, we always feature fresh scones with Devonshire Cream, handmade English marmalades and fruit butter curds.

Guests choose a cup from our antique collection to enjoy our Legendary Newport Tea. Our premium tea is hand blended exclusively for us by America's preeminent master tea blenders, Harney and Sons. The connoisseur blend combines 3 of the world's finest single estate black teas to produce a truly elegant cup of tea. Add a glass of bubbly to enjoy a classic Champagne Tea.

Afternoon Tea is served from 4:30 - 5:30pm in the parlor, which during the Fall and Winter months takes on an enchating glow from the Victorian lighting and dancing flames of the fire on the inside, contrasted against the early outside darkness of the season. During warmer months, we serve iced teas as well, while guests relax on the veranda and at outdoor garden tables. We now make available for sale, our Legendary Newport Tea. See our Legendary Collection