Miss Rosemarie's Special Teas, Birmingham, AL

Visited: February, 2008.  Meal: Dinner. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The Valentine's evening dinner was excellent in every aspect! We enjoyed hot tea and iced herbal tea and both were very good. The food was delicious, especially Ginger Carrot Soup, and the presentation was festive for the special occasion. We loved the Cherry Cobbler dessert that was topped with a cranberry heart-shaped scone.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Nancy 2/08 Add your review   

Visited: October, 2006.  Reviewed: October, 2006.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: What a wonderful experience. The food and service are excellent, and their hospitality makes you feel like you're part of the family. Thank you for such an unforgetable time.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: M. A. Curcuru Add your review    

Visited: February, 2006.  Reviewed: February, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I recently had the extreme pleasure of visiting Miss Rosemarie's Special Teas. The whole experience and ambiance was exceptional. I've been to some of the finest Tea Rooms in Europe and Miss Rosemarie's is second to none. The selection of Teas and luncheon menu items are fantastic. Thank you for bringing this type of Tea Room home to the states. I will be back again and again, and the best part, is that I don't have to leave the country to enjoy this type of Tea Salon. 
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Merry Reynolds Add your review    

Visited: January, 2006.  Reviewed: January, 2006.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Absolutely Outstanding - Great Tea - Outstanding Food - Superior Service - All in all the best.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Mary M Add your review    

Visited: December, 2004.  Reviewed: October, 2005.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Service was Great - atmosphere was elegant but very pleasing, food was outstanding - selection of teas was terrific - over 30 different choices
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Jane K Add your review  

Two Sassy Cups Tearoom, Foley, AL

Visited: October, 2006.  Reviewed: November, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Fair.  Food: Excellent. Service: Poor.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: This really is not a per se afternoon tea establishment; it is a sandwich luncheon place. Tea not so good; Unless call ahead no scones; no clotted cream or jam. Served by 12 year olds--so not efficient at all. Just do not understand what a proper afternoon tea involves--but can boil water and prepare teabags; no cucumber sandwiches or small sandwiches resembling what one would expect of a proper place.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: Psherm Add your review  

Visited: October, 2005.  Reviewed: May, 2006.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I had heard this charming little tearoom had reopened, I had met a few business ladies for lunch not knowing what to expect. We were all delighted with the atmosphere and the music that took you back to another era! We all tried something different and agreed that the Tomato Bisque was by far the best we ever tasted, we were told the cook, somewhat crazy,(a joke of course) is part owner with her sister and loves to cook, and changes the menu often. We will surely go treat ourselves again but next time for one of there Garden Teas.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Sandra Add your review 

Shamrock, Rose & Thistle, Mobile, AL

Visited: May, 2008.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Our Graduation Tea honoring our daughter was absolutely perfect. The food, the service, the facility is wonderful. Wonderful china with tasty foods. I will definately visit again and will book for another upcoming event.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Marsa McNiel  5/08 Add your review     

Visited: November, 2007.  Meal: Cream tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: It was a beautiful experience. I am new to the area and felt right at home in this establishment. The food and service was some of the best I've experienced and the shop was full of items I havent seen in years.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: ST Murphy 11/7 Add your review     

Gracie's English Tea Room & Gifts, Montgomery, AL

Visited: December, 2005.  Reviewed: December, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Having visited tearooms throughout the U.S. and Canada, I feel fortunate to find such a delightful tearoom in my brand new hometown as Gracie's English Tearoom and Gifts. Gracie's epitomizes everything one would hope to find in a tearoom. The best of British traditions is combined with the justifiably renowned Southern hospitality. I was warmly greeted upon my first-time visit, and made to feel as if I was already a cherished, long-time friend and patron. The delicious food (great scones!) and well-brewed tea are beautifully served in a wonderful old home near the the historic Cloverdale district, where F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald made their home in the 1930s. Gracie's provides a wide selection of teas and delicious food in the perfect atmosphere to spend an afternoon "taking tea."
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: hsv tea lover Add your review   

Visited: June, 2004.  Reviewed: July, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My wife and I really enjoyed ourselves!!! We have been looking for traditional type tea rooms and Gracie's was only the second one in our area that we have found. The cucumber sandwiches were to live for!! I had seconds. Cheryl(?) our server was warm and friendly! A delightfully wonderful hostess. Judy is simply radiant!! She has the most gracious charm that any true Southern lady has and it shows in how she runs her business. We will definitely be back again and again!!
Reviewer: Mr. and Mrs. James D. Smith III Add your review   

Visited: January, 2002
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Gracie did a wonderful job designing her shop and tea room. The atmosphere is very quaint. The setting is in an antique Victorian home that is both feminine and warm. The service is wonderful and she can accommodate any size of group, even large groups. The scones with cream and jam were delicious. I would suggest anyone visiting or living in Montgomery visit this lovely tea room.
Reviewer: Dawn Everett from Colorado Add your review   

Visited: July, 2003
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My friends and I had the Royal Tea, which was the typical afternoon tea service with the finger sandwiches, scones, and sweets, plus a more substantial meat or cheese entrée, making it more filling for a lunch meal.
The food was well done, but no better than other true tea rooms to which I have been. The charm of Gracie's on the day that I visited (July 17, 2003) was in the special attention given to us by our server. I'm sorry that I didn't catch her name. (She did tell us that she has five children and that she did the experimental blendings of the teas to make new flavors, if that helps the owner to realize what a treasure she has in that employee.)
The décor in our dining room was old-fashioned hats and stoles draped over the empty chair backs. The location was convenient (about 4 blocks off I-85)in the Old Mulberry district, which means that your tea room visit could be paired with antique and arts-crafts shopping. 
Reviewer: Nancy Hicks Add your review 

Southern Temptations Tea Cottage, Webb, AL

Visited: January, 2006.  Reviewed: February, 2006.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Ramona and her staff present a wonderful tea experience for their guests. The presentation is picture perfect and each sandwich, scone,salad, soup, sweet is divine to the palate as is to the eye. The exterior setting is as beautiful as the interior. The tables are set so elegantly, but not intimidating. My guests have always left with a new appreciation for the art of Tea and the ceremony about taking time out for a leisure cup of tea and life. What a wonderful experience. We thank you Ramona (and staff and husband) and appreciate that you are sharing your wonderful talents with others.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: JOYce Add your review   

Visited: December, 2005.  Reviewed: January, 2006.
Meal: Theme tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I have been to this tea room on several occasions and each time everything was wonderful.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Debbie Add your review     

The Densler House, Hearts Desire Tea Room, Wilsonville, AL

Visited: February, 2004.  Reviewed: June, 2005.
Meal: Cream tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: What a FABULOUS tea room!!! We went for a Queen's Tea and the entire group of 16 ladies had a wonderful time. The owner, Diane Moore, greeted us with true southern hospitality and gave us a personal tour of the historic home. Then we were escorted into a private room decorated with hats of all shapes, styles, and colors. While all the ladies modeled a variety of hats, we were served multiple pots of our choice of teas and a scrumptious sampling of savories, scones, tea cakes and sandwiches. The owner shared her recipe for tea cakes with us and also tipped us to the source for the most unusual silver tiered tea trays we have come across. The gift  shop was stocked with a wide variety of tea and china themed items and unusual gifts - all at a very affordable price. Loose tea was available for purchase in both sample "try me" sizes and full size. We were not rushed at all and made to feel very welcome. The front parlor was beautiful and the perfect place for a photo op - Miss Diane even took group pictures for us. Overall, this is one of the best tea rooms we've  ever visited and it is well worth the drive to Wilsonville to visit the Densler House. We can't wait to go back!!!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: The Tea & Hat Ladies Add your review