Posh Teatime Co. Finds a Permanent Home in Franklinton
In today's edition, where to find a proper afternoon tea service plus food news.
Posh Teatime Co. Finds a Permanent Home in Franklinton
By Bethia Woolf
For the past five years, Posh Teatime Co. built a following with their mobile tea service. Founder Ella Williams and her team brought vintage china, crystal stemware, handcrafted pastries and specialty blended teas directly into homes, gardens and event spaces across Central Ohio.
Last November, the mobile tea experience officially put down roots with a brick-and-mortar location in Franklinton and Columbus gained a new, reservation-only destination for afternoon tea.
A Luxury Experience With Midwestern Generosity
Open Friday through Monday by reservation, Posh offers several tea service options, from traditional afternoon tea to more elaborate high tea experiences. Expect traditional tiered trays filled with handcrafted sweets and savories, an extensive loose leaf tea menu, and tables set with vintage and antique-inspired china.
And come hungry.
“Our customers seem to like Midwestern portions,” Williams says—and she means it. The servings are generous, striking a balance between refined presentation and genuine hospitality.
More than Just a Tea Room
Posh Teatime Co. is a Black-, female- and Muslim-owned social enterprise. Williams, who brings more than 20 years of experience in corporate America, is also a certified International Social Etiquette Consultant.
From its earliest days as a mobile operation, Posh has partnered with local nonprofits, including Huckleberry House and The Buckeye Ranch, to provide etiquette training, home economics instruction and life-skills classes for at-risk youth. The new Franklinton location supports that mission in a central location, embedded in a neighborhood where community investment matters.
The company also offers employment pathways and hospitality training for young people, equipping them with professional skills in customer service, communication and teamwork.
When guests book an afternoon tea, they’re not just reserving scones and Earl Grey. They’re helping fund mentorship, job readiness training and opportunities for local youth.
What to Watch For
In addition to regular tea service, Posh plans to host seasonal and specialty events throughout the year like Mother’s Day teas, guided tea tastings, book clubs and etiquette classes. If the first five years are any indication, these gatherings will blend refinement with warmth, and polish with approachability.
Columbus has no shortage of coffee shops, but there’s something different about slowing down for afternoon tea especially when that ritual also supports a broader social mission.
Find It:
1273 W. Broad St., Franklinton
More Options for Afternoon Tea in Central Ohio:
Asterisk Supper Club: In Westerville, Asterisk offers three levels of tea experience, including cream tea, petite tea and full tea options. Afternoon tea is served noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 14 N. State St., Westerville
Cambridge Tea House: Tucked away in Marble Cliff, this longtime favorite is known for its cozy atmosphere and classic, three-tiered afternoon tea service, complete with scones, savories and sweets. 1885 W. Fifth Ave., Marble Cliff
Mozart’s Bakery and Event Space: This longtime Beechwold cafe offers a popular afternoon tea featuring scones, canapés and petite desserts. Afternoon tea is available 1-3 p.m. Thursday and Friday. 4784 N. High St., Beechwold
Teas Your Spirits: Located in Hilliard, this whimsical tea shop leans into botanical blends and creative tea experiences. It also has a wonderful back garden where you can enjoy tea when the Ohio weather cooperates. Tea service is offered in one, two or three tiers and is available 2:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; tea service must be reserved a week in advance. 5286 Center St., Hilliard
News & Happenings
Around the Columbus Food & Drink Scene
You can now find Sasha’s Sourdough at North Market Bridge Park (6750 Longshore St., Dublin) seven days a week. Sasha’s bakery stand, stocked with sourdough loaves and pastries, will operate on a self-serve honor system, accepting Venmo and Zelle. Fresh deliveries take place Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Sasha’s founder Sasha Sexton is working to open her first brick-and-mortar bakery in historic Dublin this year.
An all-you-can-eat sushi spot, Takumi Sushi, recently opened at 7370 Sawmill Road in Dublin, filling the former Sunflower Chinese Restaurant space. Takumi, which serves lunch and dinner, also offers a premium omakase dinner option starting at $60 per person.
Bexley’s Newfangled Kitchen (2258 E. Main St.) is adding a new production facility, enabling the meatloaf sandwich specialist to expand its catering capacity and hours. The cafe’s new hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tues.-Fri. and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat.