Gryphon Tea Room

A cross between a dressed up deli and a fancy Starbucks, this convenient bistro is operated by the Savannah College of Art and Design. Occupying the site of a longtime Savannah institution, Solomon's Drug Store, the meticulously updated property offers a dozen varieties of tea and as many of coffee, in addition to sandwiches, soups, salads and a delectable assortment of fresh-baked pastries. Prepare to wait a bit longer than normal if you come in the late afternoon, as traditional tea service is practiced between 4pm and 6pm. Cash only.