My friend was chewed out and berated by the owner for looking in the decorative tea drawers in the public (and unattended) area of the shop. They definitely need a sign to let you know that the public display is off-limits for customers because apparently, apologies from customers aren't enough to make it right. The owner just kept harping on it after my friend apologized 2 times.
What a horrid experience.
Wish I could leave 0 stars.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1
A gem of a place, a classic, old school tea room. Be transported back to the turn of the century and wear a fun hat. Places like this are rare joys to find.
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Having never been to a tea room, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. I was thinking garden party, so my companions and I dressed for the garden—in florals.
The place:
Dimly lit, so you may need to get creative reading the menus. There were maybe half a dozen small tables in the back area of the shop with tablecloths and centerpieces to set the mood. Along the walls are hooks which provide a home for hats. In fact, there are enough hats that there’s a collection on a short wall separating part of the seating area. In addition to the hat collection, there’s also a collection of tea sets as decor.
The food (and tea):
I’ve only seen a tea menu this long in one other place. The variety is splendid and offers so much variation that it’s difficult to choose if you’re an adventuresome tea drinker who wants to try it all. I settled on After Dark Chai, and it changed my mind about drinking only chai lattes. Clearly I’ve been drink the wrong chai before this.
The food was, in a word, dainty. I definitely felt like I was at a tea party when finger sandwiches and tiny scones came out on tiered trays. The sandwiches and baked goods were fabulous, the Mac and cheese was a little underwhelming.
The service:
Delightful and personable. I appreciated the breakdown of what was on each tea tray, the explanation of what to eat first. Especially if we wanted to eat the scones while they were warm!
Next time:
I might just go for tea and scones. As other reviewers have mentioned, it’s a little pricey, but for a leisurely afternoon spent sipping tea and chatting with friends, it was well worth it.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$20–30
My most favorite indoor place in the world. The ambiance is amazing; so relaxing and friendly. The food is to die for. I’m a vegetarian and can always get something delicious to eat. The teas are exciting and delicious, and Andi, the owner is the nicest person you’ll ever meet. I’ve special ordered Bundt cakes and large pans of food. This is the world’s best kept secret!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Recommended dishes
Tea Mugs in Gift Shop
Very good atmosphere! The food was sweets were tasty, and there was a very wide selection of tea to pick from. If you're a tea drinker, or just looking for a nice quiet place to get lunch, i highly recommend
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
