On a quiet stretch of Coolidge Street, Hudson’s newest excuse to eat scones in costume is officially pouring. Julienne's Afternoon Tea Experience, run by mother‑and‑daughter team Brooke and Julienne Leone, has opened with four themed rooms and a prix‑fixe three‑tier tea service built for families and small groups. Traditional finger sandwiches and clotted‑cream scones share the table with seasonal petite desserts, classes and themed nights such as a Cosplay & Scones evening.
Town approval and location
The Hudson Select Board signed off on a Common Victualler license for Brooke Leone of Julienne's at 131 Coolidge Street, Unit 1A, at its Feb. 9 meeting, clearing the municipal step before the public could start booking seats, according to the Town of Hudson. The license lists hours from Thursday through Monday, 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., which matches the sitting schedule the business has posted.
Seen on local TV
This weekend, local viewers got a peek inside when CBS News Boston aired a short segment that followed the owners as they explained the idea behind the tea house and offered a brief room‑by‑room tour, as reported by CBS News Boston. The clip underscored the shop's intimate scale and its focus on an “experience,” with dressing up, slow conversation and tea brought to the table instead of a grab‑and‑go cup.
What you'll find inside
The menu sticks to a prix‑fixe format. The adult three‑tier tea includes four tea sandwiches, two scones and a trio of petite desserts, all paired with a personal pot of loose‑leaf tea. The site lists the adult service at $42, with children's and gluten‑friendly options available, per Julienne's. Inside, the space breaks into four distinct zones: the Blue Parlour, the Butterfly Garden, the Enchanted Forest and the Cozy Corner. The owners say they also host tastings, etiquette classes and private parties on a regular schedule.
Early reviews and events
Early online buzz suggests locals are already on board, with patrons praising the decor and service on review sites such as TripAdvisor. Community event listings show themed nights and pop‑up classes filling the calendar, including a "Cosplay & Scones" cream‑tea and a truffle‑making evening, according to Unation.
With a town license secured and some TV attention in the bag, Julienne's joins a small but growing roster of specialty food experiences in MetroWest. Reservations are recommended for weekend sittings. For menus, hours and bookings, check out Julienne's.
