Garden Angel Tea Room, Anthem, AZ

Visited: July, 2007.  
Meal: Private children's tea party. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I had lunch at this tea room several months ago and deceided to have my grandaughters 5th Birthday Princess Tea Party there. It was fabulous, more than one could expect. I wanted my grandaughter to have a beautiful memory of her first tea party and it was. I plan on having all future parties there. I do not live close to Anthem, however, I will make the drive for a special quiet, peaceful afternoon tea and or lunch anytime. I have been to many tea rooms in Arizona and this tea room is the best. I highly recommend this tea room for any event.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Charmaine Rusu 10/7 Add your review 

Visited: July, 2007.  Reviewed: September, 2007.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I visited this summer with my girl friend and our children. Our kids had so much fun in their dress up room. They have many dresses, shoes, hats, gloves, beads and more for the kids to play in. While they played we had time to catch up. Our food was very enjoyable and the carrot cake was great. We also found out that they have Princess Breakfasts once a month. We are going to Breakfast with Belle this month and we are so excited. It was a fun and enjoyable experience and the price was very affordable.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: A very satisfied mom Add your review 

Visited: September, 2007.  Reviewed: September, 2007.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent  Food: Excellent. Service: Good.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: This tea room has a very relaxed atmosphere. The decor is victorian garden and the music is soft classical. My mother and I spent 2 hours enjoying our lunch. Their Dill Chicken Salad was very good. We left full and satisfied. Unlike many other tea rooms we find stuffy and leave hungry and poor we found this tea room to be delightful. We left full and with money still in our pockets. We spent a good 45 minutes looking over their gift store. Many great handbags and jewelry. My mom especially enjoyed watching the little girls play dress up. We will definately go back.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: fun for mother and daughter Add your review 

Visited: August, 2007.  Reviewed: August, 2007.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: n/a  Food: Good. Service: Poor.  Appearance: Fair.
Comments: If you are 12 or under ... this is a cute place to be. Do not come here looking for an authentic  tea room experience. The atmosphere is geared for little girls and is very juvenile. The food was tasty but not exceptional. The staff was inattentive and borderline rude. It had an air of being a fun place to bring the kids to get them out of the heat sort of like a jump n'play. This is not a place for adult women to congregate. When it is time to pay ... if you use a credit card, you must tell the waitress how much tip you would like to leave her so she can add it on. I found this quite tasteless.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: Christy Add your review  

English Rose Tea Room, Carefree, AZ

Visited: February, 2008.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I was there from the beginning (when it first opened) and have been going there as often as possible. I have brought family and friends and all have loved it thoroughly. All the waitress are delightful and the owner (Joann) tries to accommodate you even if you don't have reservation. If you want to come at the last minute, come between 2 and 4. For the money, it is the cutest and the best place for afternoon tea. For the money, I like it better than the Phoenician
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: nimothegreat  2/08  Add your review   

Visited: November, 2007.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: The English Rose Tea Room is one of the ones at the top of my list along with Tea Dreams in Gilbert and the Phoenician. The English Tea Room knows what they are doing with their sandwiches and those amazing scones. I mean the scones are amazing, I go there just for the scones. The desserts definitely need some improvement but that is for most of the tea rooms in the state. I loved the atmosphere there at the tea room my only other thing, I would love if I wasn't having to worry about bumping into the next table. I do love how flexible they are about scheduling a full-tea. I called that morning and was in that afternoon, I did not have to wait 2 days for "afternoon tea". Thank you English Rose!!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Jason  1/08  Add your review   

Visited: March, 2006.  Reviewed: August, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I found this tea room to be delightful. The atmosphere and food were worth the drive from Central Phoenix.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: lizr8r Add your review   

Visited: May, 2005.  Reviewed: January, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: "Delightful," "Lovely," and "Wonderful" were the reviews from the party of four of us who enjoyed an afternoon tea at English Rose for the first time. What can be said except---the Perfect Tea Experience! The crowded entry of shopping delights for tea lovers, from sugar tongs to full tea sets, with many unique finds of jewelry and other "cutesies" made our short wait before being seated seem too short! Fortunately, we had a reservation made over a week in advance, as it was full this day and has been too full to take last-minute or day-before reservations twice since then. (If only she didn't close during the summer heat when it would have been easier to "drop in" with winter visitors away!) Dainty sandwiches, loose tea and strainers, shortbread scones warm from the oven served with jam, Devonshire cream, and lemon curd, lovely desserts exquisitely served on plenty of lace and bone china. A superior tea experience! Following our experience at English Rose, we strolled through the other Carefree shops in the area for a fun afternoon.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: AZ Songbird Add your review   

Visited: December, 2004.  Reviewed: March, 2005.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The English Rose is located in the awesome village of Carefree Arizona!
Worth the trip. Great atmosphere and served an excellent tea luncheon. Everything
was fabulous! Even met the owner and great shopping afterwards. Excellent and Beautiful! 
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Cheryl Graf Let's Do Tea - Independent Consultant Add your review   

Visited: January, 2005.  Reviewed: January, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a gaiwan.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: One step in the door and you are whisked away to another land leaving your troubles behind you. There are more "tea things" and beautiful accessories than you have time to look at before you are called back to take your seating. We sat at the "Queen's" table, next to us were several pictures of the Queen of England and her family. There are hats to choose from to wear if you want to really go all out, which we did. Delightful to see friends, generation of families (little girls with their moms and/or grandmothers) enjoying tea. Food was delicious and a bounty of selection to choose from, a tea variety that any tea house would be proud of. Delightful experience!!
Reviewer: Sharon Warren Add your review 

Urban Tea Loft, Chandler, AZ

Visited: February, 2008.  Meal: Dinner. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I cannot praise them enough! The atmosphere, service, and food was amazing. They have over 50 teas to choose from, and an incredibly friendly and knowledgeable staff. Can't wait to go again!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Felicia 2/08 Add your review 

Visited: January, 2008.  Meal: Just a cuppa. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The Urban Tea Loft was fabulous on all levels. Everyone one was friendly and the tea and service was excellent. Very Cool Set-up!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: cheryl 1/08 Add your review 

Visited: December, 2007.  Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This place is hip and urban, not to be confused with the ladies flowery tea parlor. The Poached Pear Salad was YUMMY. White Tea from a pot, excellent. Makes a trip to downtown Chandler worthwhile.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: SammySushi 1/08 Add your review 

Applesauce Tea House, Flagstaff, AZ

Visited: November, 2005.  Reviewed: March, 2006.
Meal: Tea tasting. Type of tea: Loose leaf teas. Served: In a teacup.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Applesauce Teahouse blends the prefect amount of "Flagstaff, AZ ambiance" with an amazing selection of teas. Customer service can't be beat. Derrick Johnson is very knowledgable about his teas. I visit at least once a week!!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Tara Add your review  

Tea Dreams, Gilbert, AZ

Visited: February, 2008.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This tea room was so wonderful and we are definitely going again!! They hosted a day where they offered their full afternoon tea at 50% off, which was so wonderful. My fiance and I were so thrilled that we got to have this opportunity. She is planning her bridal shower there and our churches ladies group will be having their monthly day out at tea dreams.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Janice & James  1/08   Add your review  

Visited: December, 2007.  Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Tea Dreams has a warm, comfortable yet sophisticated atmosphere -- different from other tea shops my husband and I have visited but very pleasant. The food was delicious and the gratuity is included in the meal price. The white flavored tea I chose was one the waitress recommended to go with my lunch selection -- she was right -- they made a wonderful  combination. I would have liked one or two unflavored teas on the menu but the flavored ones they had were a balanced selection, interesting and very good quality. We both thoroughly enjoyed it.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Lois  1/08   Add your review  

Visited: December, 2007.  Meal: Theme tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Wow! My girlfriends and I have been to a lot of tearooms and this one is nothing like others, particularly in Phx area. We had their Holiday Tea and the scones we my favorite. You could tell they were fresh and didn't need any of the curd, jams or creams we were given. It's also a good value as the tax and tip is included in the price. The waitress refused to accept our additional tip, which was amazing. Very clean and modern!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Mandie P  12/7   Add your review  

Visited: December, 2007.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Good.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I must say that this tea room is a perfect setting for relaxation and enjoyment of tea. There are only three rooms in Arizona that I will visit and this one has definitely made my list, along with the Phoenician and the English Rose Tea Room. Tea Dreams is definitely a diamond in the heart of the desert. I will be planning a new years tea very shortly with the ladies of tea dreams!!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Jason  12/7   Add your review  

Kimberly Ann's Victorian Tea Room, Glendale, AZ

Visited: February, 2008.  Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Average.  Food: Poor. Service: Poor.  Appearance: Poor.
Comments: Today I visited Kinberly Ann's tea room for the first time. What I experienced today was no better than a fast food drive through. The overall appearance of the place was lack luster. In other words, my own kitchen looks cleaner and less cluttered. I was nervous about trying the food because of the general disrepair of the restaurant. However, since I was hungry enough, I decided to try the chicken salad sandwich. Where shall I begin. The portions were man-sized and tasteless. I also got to have a bowl of soup and potato chips with my man meal. I don't know if this is normal for Arizona,  but back east, sticky soup and a bag of chips is what we expect in the local sub shop, not a Victorian tea room. The service was about as good as the food. The young lady who served us, was loud, abrupt and quite immature. Her dress was unprofessional and I was uncomfortable with the constant appearance of her bossoms. Very inappropriate.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: New Yorker  3/08  Add your review 

Visited: December, 2007.  Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Seeing some of the reviews, I feel some expect too much out of family-run tea rooms such as this. I have been to Kimberly Ann's many times, with and without my Red Hat chapter. Each time the ambiance, service, and food have been great. Kimberly, for whom the tea room is named, is charming albeit a bit direct. Perhaps someone's actions incited Kimberly to respond in a manner they did not appreciate? Grandma makes the food, mostly from scratch, and I have found it to always be delicious. I do wish they had loose leaf tea, but that's the only downside I see. It's fine with me to choose flavor of teabag I enjoy. The homemade scones are fantastic, as are the quiche and salads. Fun things to look at and perhaps purchase as well. I love the cozy atmosphere -- a lovely way to spend time in a charming home in downtown Glendale. I am personally very satisfied -- and I HAVE been to the Ritz, the Phoenician, Abbey Gardens, etc. - each has its own charm.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Red Hat Mary  2/08  Add your review 

Visited: April, 2007.  Meal: --. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Poor.  Food: Fair. Service: Poor.  Appearance: Poor.
Comments: I visited Kimberly Ann's while shopping in the downtown Glendale district. From outward appearance, the "Victorian" tearoom seemed alright. However, once we walked in, I was very disappointed. The tearoom was cluttered with knick knacks and very shabby looking. Besides, the general shabbiness of the place, you could see kitchen and prep area-not very "Victorian". I was also put off by the abrupt manner of the cook and server. Both seemed hurried, put out and  unaccomodating. The food, although is served in extra large portions, was only fair. Much of it tasted processed, as if it was not homemade. As for the tea, I was not impressed. I paid a high price for a pot of lukewarm water and a tea bag that I could've bought myself at the local grocery store. Overall I was not impressed with Kimberly Ann's tea room, it's food,  employees, or decor.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: loosetea  11/7  Add your review 

Visited: April, 2007.  Reviewed: September, 2007.
Meal: --. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a mug.
Tea: Fair.  Food: Poor. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Fair.
Comments: Ack! One reviewer thought the place was good because they had a great tea bag selection you can put in a cup to steep your tea! I was not impressed that this was how this tea house brews tea! Hot water in pots, steep a bag of tea that I can buy at the local grocery store in my cup. The food was not that good, the waitress alluded to some of the pastries being bought at Costco. My sister thought the chicken salad made her sick. While the place is cute, it does not qualify as a Victorian-style tea house. Women on the west side, drive to Mesa and go to Abbey Gardens. You will get a good idea what is a proper tea house.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: SammySushi Add your review 

Visited: May, 2006.  Reviewed: May, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teacup.
Tea: Fair.  Food: Poor. Service: Poor.  Appearance: Fair.
Comments: The tea house seemed adorable, until we were pointed to walk though the industrial kitchen to a sitting room in the back. The server insulted us on more than one occasion ie. commenting how someone was "snotty" when she was taking care of her allergies. The food had many flaws, such as: brown lettuce, a tasteless fresh fruit plate and a less than inspiring bread pudding. Be aware: regardless of the service rendered, there is a automatic 20% gratuity added to your total bill, regardless of party size. 
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: The Little Piggy Add your review 

Visited: May, 2006.  Reviewed: May, 2006.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teacup.
Tea: Fair.  Food: Good. Service: Poor.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Our Red Hat chapter went for an early lunch today. We were put at the Red Hat table which we appreciated. At the time we arrived, there were no other customers. We had seven members including one six year old pink-hatter. We asked for the Children's Tea. We were told "No". After a few moments, she finally stated "I have too many I'm already making" and  then walked off. It could have been worded a little more politely. We had to ask for the child's drink and sandwich after waiting for some time after the others were served. One person got her drink after she had finished eating. I was told that I would be brought something other than lemon curd as I am allergic to lemons. From reading the other reviews, I'm assuming it was going to be apple butter. I was never brought anything. We asked for loose tea. We were informed it was available for purchase but not for drinking. We all had the feeling that it was inconvenient to serve us. The food and ambiance were both great but the attitude of all of the staff left a great deal to be desired. In the future, we will be going elsewhere for our outings.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: Brenda Add your review 

Visited: September, 2005.  Reviewed: May, 2006.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My daughter and I stopped in for lunch and what a wonderful experience, we felt like we had dropped in on a good friend, food was great, as was the service. We both had a very nice time. 
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Judy Add your review 

Visited: October, 2005.  Reviewed: December, 2005.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teacup.
Tea: Good.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I have often visited Kimberly Ann's for lunch, taking friend after friend and they return with and without me. The huge homemade scones (not traditional shortbread style, I think these have some kind of leavening) are SOOOO great here, and the homemade apple butter, while not traditional tea fare, is a pleasant surprise you will return to enjoy. Devonshire cream and lemon curd are served as well. There is a good selection of tea bags to steep in your cup of hot water. I always get one of the (tuna or chicken) salad-filled giant tomatoes that should really be shared, but if you put additional dressing only on the parts you eat it keeps well for lunch the next day!! I haven't attended a traditional afternoon tea here, partly because I would want loose tea and teapots instead of teabags and hot water in the cup, but I phone ordered some of the scones for a baby shower I held because I wanted to add Kimberly Ann's scones and apple butter to the traditional scones I made. I'm not sure if the proprietor does take-out often---because she was quite generous and packaged the order so beautifully---but I recommend that possibility, as well. I believe all food (except ice cream) is made on premises from fresh ingredients, as I haven't seen anything served that I recognized as available through the food services I shop. Antique Glendale Caitlin Court house, decorations spanning the centuries, great food and dependable service---a great lunch for ladies every time, depend on it!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: AZ Songbird Add your review  

The Spicery, Glendale, AZ

Visited: September, 2004.  Reviewed: December, 2005.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teacup.
Tea: Good.  Food: Poor. Service: Poor.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: As a Glendale resident, I was thrilled when the Spicery opened. My daughter's 10th birthday party was held there, with dress-up and all sorts of fun. I have visited over thirty times since that 1980s beginning, and at this last brunch (with a new neighbor) visit I decided there are better choices in Glendale---choices that want your business, are happy to greet and serve you, and have food that didn't come prepared from Costco or Sysco. It's difficult to understand how such a lovely and conveniently situated antique home---maintained in Victorian decor and clean (in all my experiences) since the opening, I might add---can't find better help and serve better food to match the quality of the surroundings. It's in a convenient location and you can always get a reservation, which is why I went there this last time. The help needs training in cheerfulness, congeniality, and service, and the kitchen needs to get an earlier start every day and try to prepare some original fare. Reasonable pricing means you get your money's worth, but you don't get the culinary dainties and quality of food and service you expect from a tea room. Next time I'll visit one of the OTHER Glendale tea rooms or I just won't go.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: AZ Songbird Add your review  

Visited: January, 2004.  Reviewed: March, 2004.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teacup.
Tea: Poor.  Food: Poor. Service: Poor.  Appearance: Poor.
Comments: I was very disappointed!! The service is terrible (all the waitresses are snobs) and the price are to high for the quality of food. My friend ordered lasagna and if was frozen in the middle but the waitress said it was just made that day and came from the oven.
Reviewer: Tea Lover In AZ Add your review  

Abbey Gardens, Mesa, AZ

Under new ownership as of July, 2007.

Visited: January, 2008.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Average. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: I am an avid tea goer which is odd to say for a man in Arizona since most of the tea houses are geared towards women. I felt the place felt a little dingy, but the sandwiches and scones were wonderful. I loved the fact that I got to pick out my tea cup because some places I go ... I get stuck with a tea cup that my finger barely fits in. My only comments to the tea house would be to improve their desserts and be more flexible with people who wake up and want to have tea today. See, we had to beg for a table and then when we showed up we were the only table for awhile. I do not feel tea always needs a reservation unless you have something special. There are a couple other tea rooms in the state that recommend reservations but it is not a requirement. Overall the experience was ok ... I did enjoy the sandwiches and scones and the fact that I got to pick out my own tea cup.
Would you go back? Maybe.
Reviewer: Jason  1/08 Add your review    

Visited: December, 2007.  Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I have visited Abbey's Tea Room many times over the past few years, always looking forward to it. This last time, however, the prices have been raised so much they are now way over other tea rooms I have frequented. Won;t be able to go as often now.
Would you go back? Maybe.
Reviewer: Christine  1/08 Add your review    

Visited: September, 2007.  Reviewed: September, 2007.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I LOVE this place. Tea, food, ambience, everything about this place makes it highly enjoyable and a wonderful way to spend time. Sadly, I tried Kimberly Ann's Victorian Tea Room in Glendale for my mother's birthday in April and have regreted not coming back to Abbey Gardens instead. What a mistake! I have had the high [sic] tea and lunch at Abbey and both have been very satisfactory. I tried a white tea this last time that I absolutely loved.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: SammySushi 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: Two girlfriends and I visited this lovely tea room to celebrate a birthday. The owner (dressed in a beautiful antique dress) seated us at our reserved table and our waitress took our picture to memorialize the event. The food and teas were excellent and well presented. We've visited several tea houses in the valley, and this one rates very highly. 
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Ivy Add your review    

Visited: April, 2005.  Reviewed: April, 2005.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I took a life-long friend for a "girly" birthday lunch at Abbey Gardens this past weekend. The atmosphere was charming, the food was delicious, and the service was impeccable. The prices were very reasonable, and the entire experience was a delight, right down to the complimentary little sweet cookie treat served at the end of our meal as a thank you. Our server spent some time with us describing some of the special events held each year, and we're anxious to make reservations to experience the Christmas tea.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Kristin G., Gilbert, AZ Add your review    

Visited: December, 2004.  Reviewed: December, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My life-long "second" mother treated me to this lovely afternoon tea because I "do so much for her." Even though I had been there a few times, it was her first time and she loved it as much as I do. Every aspect of it was wonderful ... the atmosphere when you walk in, all the beautiful items displayed so attractively, the hostess in her darling Victorian outfit, including hat. The table with skirt and crocheted topper sets the stage for the delicious food and wonderful teas. A ceramic plaque with "Doris's Table" written on it is a unique touch, as is the little water fountain bubbling near us. It was a special outing for us. The only suggestion would be to include some sort of fancy potholder for the handle of the teapot as it was hot! I collect Christmas trees and their 50% off after Christmas sale afforded me the opportunity to purchase two unusual small Christmas trees for the price of one! They will always be a reminder of our lovely tea party today.
Reviewer: Doris from Tempe, AZ Add your review    

Visited: November, 2003.  Reviewed: January, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This was my first experience with a high [sic] tea and it was absolutely delightful! Each person gets to select their teacup as well as their tea. We were a party of six and we could have had six different teas (we ended up with three). The tea was served in an English teapot and every two persons shared a strainer. The food was plentiful, delicious, and refillable. A definite must do when in Arizona.
Note from Tea Guide: Afternoon tea is the meal served in mid to late afternoon, consisting of light "snack" foods -- finger sandwiches, scones, pastries -- and accompanied by tea. Service is often elegant, with the best china, silver, and decorations. High tea is an evening meal, served after 6pm and usually later, and is a much heavier, full meal, as often accompanied by ale as by a cup of tea. High tea is the equivalent of our dinner or supper; it's a homier meal served with regular china and flatware -- very *un*fancy. Remember: "High" does not denote "elegant" -- it refers to the height of the table where the meal is served! (Afternoon tea is often referred to as "low tea." :-)
Reviewer: Margie Razar, Inverness, IL Add your review    

The Arizona Biltmore Resort (Biltmore Grill), Phoenix, AZ

Visited: November, 2003.  Reviewed: January, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: The afternoon tea I shared with my best friend at The Biltmore can only be described as beautiful and gracious. In fact, we stretched it out for almost three hours! The teas offered were rare. Tea is served in the lobby of the resort, which is its only (minor) drawback. The food was fantastic! The menu was very "gourmet" and we ate absolutely everything! I wish I could have taken home all of the recipes ... especially for the Dundee Cake. The next time I'm in Phoenix, I'll be celebrating tea at the Biltmore again, without a doubt.
Reviewer: Amy Nemeth, Lebanon, Ohio Add your review 

Gooseberries Tea Room, Phoenix, AZ

Visited: January, 2008.  Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Debbie Parnham has owned Gooseberries for about 14 months now. She is a lovely lady who walks around in elegant dresses making everyone feel like a welcome guest. I do like the food; especially the chicken fruit and pasta salad and fantastic home made dinner rolls. The gift shop has a lovely selection of victorian items. I look forward to going to Gooseberries as often as possible. The prices are very reasonable; low enough for me to bring a guest and easily pay for  hers also.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Anna 1/08 Add your review

The Ritz-Carlton -- Bistro 24, Phoenix, AZ

Visited: January, 2008.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The best afternoon tea!! I was there with my boyfriend and it was so sweet. The sandwiches/ scones and desserts were delicious and the environment was perfect!!! Tea (jasmine green tea) was great! Is already looking forward to visiting again!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: robin  1/08 Add your review 

Visited: June, 2006.  Reviewed: August, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This was a little pricey but the experience was the best afternoon tea I have ever had. This is the kind of tea room that you need to dress up a little and enjoy a special time with a daughter, mother or best friend.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Lizr8r Add your review  

Souvia, Phoenix, AZ

Visited: January, 2007.  Reviewed: January, 2007.
Meal: No meal, just a cuppa. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: n/a. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: From the moment you enter Souvia you begin to relax. The store is very inviting to both sampling the teas on the counter, as well as sitting down and enjoying a wonderfully brewed cup of tea! It is a delight to find out about the new teas and gain information on the different types.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Kerstin Higgins Add your review  

Visited: August, 2006.  Reviewed: August, 2006.
Meal: No meal, just a cuppa. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: n/a. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Friendly and helpful. Offers classes. A great shop to visit over and over.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Rev. Kenneth Weene Add your review  

Visited: January, 2006.  Reviewed: January, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: A very relaxing spot with knowledgeable staff and a large selection of teas. I have searched the Phoenix area for this kind of place and finally found it!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: MCW Add your review  

TEAlicious, Phoenix, AZ

Visited: January, 2008. Meal: Dessert tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a take-out cup.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I enjoyed the fun decor- I have visited several times since and it is a 'happy' place. Everyone I have brought there adores it. Girls are wide eyed in wonder at all the delights and big girls like it too! Nice selection of tea pots and cups and very reasonable prices. Les is a doll and twinkle cake is my new favorite! See you there!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: kim  1/08  Add your review   

Teeter House, Phoenix, AZ

Visited: August, 2006.  Reviewed: August, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Fair.  Food: Poor. Service: Poor.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: We waited 20 minutes to get our tea and when we did get it the waitress dissapeared again and didn't leave us any cream. I had to walk in the back to ask for cream and to get our water refilled. The sandwiches were very plain and the desserts were cream puffs from sams club that were still frozen!
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: Alison Voita Add your review   

Visited: January, 2005.  Reviewed: March, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Fair. Service: Poor.  Appearance: Poor.
Comments: The tea house had absolutly no atmosphere, and the presentention of the food was not at all pretty. One the the biggest reasons I love to go to tea, is for the cuteness of the places, and the Victorian atmosphere. There were no tableclothes, paper napkins, the table wasn't set, she set the plates down in front of us as we ate. The service was extremely slow. Even though the food was good, it wasn't worth the price considering there was no atmosphere at all.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: Chris, from San Diego Add your review   

Visited: November, 2003.  Reviewed: July, 2004.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Fair.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is a darling little tea shop in Heritage Square. I discovered it when I went for a tour of the historical home there. I have visited it in November of 2001, 2002, and 2003 while in the area for a conference. The décor and the gift shop are adorable. The service the first time was excellent, the next two times it was very uneven -- long lapses in service to the point of being forgotten, which is a trick in a tiny shop like this. The food is excellent. I will try it again.
Reviewer: Jean B ~ California Add your review 

Victorian Garden Tea Room, Prescott, AZ

Visited: May, 2006.  Reviewed: August, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Good.  Service: Poor.  Appearance: Fair.
Comments: I was expecting more from all of the "glowing reviews". The "Victorian House" is a tiny one level bungalow decorated in an 80's style victorian/country. The food was pretty good. The price was pretty good. The service was the worst! All the way from trying to make a reservation a week in advance to the male server with long dirty nails. The hostess was rude on the phone and rude in person. I probably will not go here again as it was a long drive and a big disapointment.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: Lizr8r  Add your review  

Visited: February, 2006.  Reviewed: March, 2006.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We had three trips to Prescott in February/March of 2006 and our groups of from three with a toddler to six of us on one trip stopped in at Victorian Garden each time. I thought to ask about how the tea is made, since we don't get strainers but you can't taste a tea bag. Our server said the loose tea is steeped and strained in the kitchen before the pot is served to us, so my earlier review guessing tea bags is incorrect. The food was (as always) beautiful and delicious. For the first time in memory, we got a repeat menu item -- the flavors of some of the finger sandwiches, and the most luscious of desserts-a torte. Most memorable sandwich filling was the apricot and ham on white crustless bread. I must say, the repeat was welcome. One day the cold weather spurred me to order soup instead of salad, and the cream of tomato soup was exquisite. Each trip we found different flavored scones featured, and all were lovely and tasty -- with or without the lemon curd and cream! Desserts this month were even more spectacular than in the past, and the creamy chocolate hazelnut torte was the standout star in a standout selection, although the chocolate lovers among us (who said the totrte was great) preferred the chocolate brownie for "chocolate power." Service is always friendly, timely, and reliable -- and their graciousness toward the grandchild among us was  appreciated. Three visits this winter and three more five-star recommendations for Victorian Garden as a great experience every time!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: AZ Songbird  Add your review  

Visited: February, 2006.  Reviewed: February, 2006.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Even though our doctor's appointment ended two hours before we could get a reservation at Victorian Garden, we "wasted time" in the Prescott area just so we could eat lunch there---and it was worth the wait. Today's 5-onion soup was a delicious surprise, and the mango/chicken salad was to die for---at least we thought so until we had the luscious creamy dessert and found placing it into our mouths was like arriving in heaven! Strawberry yogurt scones and delicious finger sandwiches of such unexpected combinations as apricot and ham on whole wheat or some yummy  walnut cream cheese on raisin bread added to the culinary adventure and delight of our meal. The table was brightened by four different tea cozy color combinations as we each had chosen a different flavor of tea. Today we asked and discovered every menu item recipe is a unique creation by the owner. We have never been disappointed in any way at Victorian Garden, and it (again)receives highest marks in every category.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: AZ Songbird  Add your review    

Visited: March, 2005.  Reviewed: December, 2005.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We go to Victorian Garden every time we will be in Prescott during the day --- but make reservations if it will be a Saturday, as they are not open Saturdays unless by appointment. Everything is home made and served with love. I heard they were a bit swamped one day when word of mouth resulted in many quilters stopping for repast (without reservations) as they were traveling from Phoenix to Prescott for a quilting retreat, so I would recommend reservations  every time, so there is abundance of the delicious offerings they usually have made for those who are expected. 
Everything here is so lovely --- the old house, the tea items and other "collectibles" for sale, the table setup for food, and the service. There is a great selection of teas, served in individual teapots in tea cozies. In all the (at least five) times we have dined at Victorian Garden, we have never had poor service or food---and there is a cookbook for sale there that has some of the most delectable of the recipes served. Luncheon salads are especially a delicious adventure, as every time there seems to be a different salad choice, as is the soup of the day. Scones are often flavored in unexpected, but luscious flavors. Lemon curd, cream, and jam are offered. Tea dainties are the standard traditional items, beautifully presented and SO delicious!
The only non-Victorian touch is there is no tea strainer, as the tea is in teabags, which explains why there is such a wide array of tea choices, I suppose --- some of  which are not actual tea, but are those non-caffeine alternatives that are so tantalizing for the tea drinkers (even though I always end up ordering actual tea) and so satisfying to those who are not tea drinkers but enjoy a ladies day out in such a feminine place, even if we must call it "tea"!
I highly recommend to Valley of the Sun residents a day trip to Prescott with lunch or afternoon tea at the Victorian Garden Tea Room! It's our favorite tea in all of Arizona!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: AZ Songbird  Add your review      

Tea Court at the Phoenician, Scottsdale, AZ

Visited: July, 2003
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: All the superlatives previous reviewers have written about the Phoenician's tea service are right on-target. This is one of the best hotel teas I have experienced ... and I have been to some of the best in this country and Canada. Exquisite service, selection of teas, surroundings, and food make for a memorable experience. And so generous, too ... my servers came back with silver trays of both the sandwiches and pastries to offer seconds. Although the total bill after service charge, tax, and gratuity was $40, it was well worth it. A stupendous experience.
Reviewer: Tea Lover  Add your review     

Visited: December, 2001
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Here's a Tip for this Tearoom!
When we called to make a reservation, we were firmly told they were "fully committed" for the entire month! No waiting list. No reservations available. Period. So we called again the very next day and surprisingly, we were given a reservation! But here's what we noticed: there's a second lobby area adjoining the main tea area, which is also set for tea (and there were only a few tables taken)! They appear to accommodate walk-ins but they don't tell you this. However you sneak in, this fabulous tea is definitely worth it!!
Reviewer: Jen Patrick  Add your review    

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