Six Seven Tea at Brewster Street, Bridgeport, CT

Visited: February, 2009.  Meal: Other. Type of tea: Iced tea. Served: In a glass.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Chai made me feel like I was back in India very authentic! What a cozy sunny spot on a cold winter day.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Bonnie 2/09  Add your review 

Visited: August, 2008.  Meal: Take-out. Type of tea: Iced tea. Served: In a glass.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: n/a.  Service: Excellent  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This cozy spot is inviting and the owner Gretchen is very knowledgeable about her teas!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Jo Ann  8/08  Add your review 

Simpson & Vail, Brookfield, CT

Visited: March, 2009.  Meal: Retail only. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: n/a.
Tea: Good.  Food: n/a.  Service: Fair.  Appearance: Fair.
Comments: Smelled of coffee and some kind of herbs, not like tea. That is a big turn-off at a tea store. The lady was very pushy to get me to buy something. Tea comes in a bag that is not good for storage so unless you have something at home to store it in you have to buy something extra. They did have a lot of nice gift things, and the outside area is pretty. The teas I bought were good when I brewed them at home. 
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Helene 10/08  Add your review

Visited: September, 2008.  Meal: Retail only. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: n/a.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: n/a.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Owners were welcoming, knowledgeable. The selection of teas and coffees is wide and excellent.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Helene 10/08  Add your review

Visited: January, 2008.  Meal: Retail only. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: n/a.
Tea: ?.  Food: n/a.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The staff is very friendly and helpful. There are MANY types of teas available, most with good descriptions. The staff is very willing to mix up a tea blend from your suggestion.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Barbara Uziel 3/08  Add your review   

Helen's Teas at Candy Bouquet, Hamden, CT

Visited: April, 2010.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: ??. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Good.  Service: Fair.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: I agree with some of the reviews. We had great sandwiches, and had plenty of them. We went to the $20 Afternoon Tea. She served us many different sandwiches which were not soggy. The scone was microwaved and obviously made from a mix, but it was fine. We were only offered 1, but we could have asked for more. The desserts I agree with another reviewer. Boxed cookies, dry, bland cake and weird other types of desserts. I was hoping for mini tarts or something homemade, which there were none. Also the hostess rushed us out. she told me to come around 2:30-3, but the tea takes at least an hour to eat, and apparently she closes at 4, and expects you to leave at 4. I felt put off by that and rushed. Also she didn't seem overly friendly and we had two infants who were really well-behaved, and I think she was a little irritated with that. I think if I go again I will get the sandwiches, tea and scones, but no desserts and go earlier. There was no one else there.
Would you go back? Maybe
Reviewer: faerietygers  4/10  Add your review  

Visited: March, 2009.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Poor.  Service: Average.  Appearance: Poor.
Comments: I was looking forward to my first afternoon tea at Helen's based on the positive reviews on this website. Unfortunately, I was deeply disappointed by the pre-made (as in cookies out of a box) desserts, soggy finger sandwiches, dry cake, as well as the fact that afternoon tea consisted of a microwaved scone, soggy sandwiches, and cookies/dry cake. This tea is completely overpriced ($20/person) for what it is -- mostly sweets (again premade or held over from however many days ago). We left hungry and very disappointed. The tables for tea service were filled with boxes for the candy bouquet assembly and the owner asked us to choose a table before then moving the boxes out of the way. I think they should skip the 'free' lollipops they handed us at the beginning of the tea in exchange for offering fresh, homemade food items.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: KMQ 3/09  Add your review  

Visited: January, 2008.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Paula is a terrific hostess: friendly with warm smiles and pleasant conversation. My son and I enjoyed the blueberry ice wine tea and the peach rooibos tea along with our "afternoon tea" which included: 3 or 4 types of finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, as well as many types of cookie and bite size cake desserts. We enjoyed a lovely unhurried time together.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: pipleggim 1/8  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: Owners, Paula & Warren are delightful hosts. They make you feel right at home. Everything was delicious and we were waited on professionally giving us enough private time but coming back to the table to check if we needed anything else. You don't feel like your being rushed to get out even after you're done eating.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: S. Edmonds 1/8  Add your review  

Visited: June, 2007.  Reviewed: July, 2007.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Although I've enjoyed tea and a scone here several times, on this day three of us came for Afternoon Tea. And we had a wonderful time! Paula and Warren are wonderfully charming! The stuffed chairs are so very comfortable! The tea and "eats" were delicious. And there is no rush to leave. All in all a delightful time!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Mary Jane  Add your review  

Visited: May, 2007.  Reviewed: June, 2007.
Meal: Theme tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I took my mother in celebration of Mother's Day!!!! What a wonderful time we had!!! We enjoyed the sandwiches, desserts everything was so delightful. Paula and Warren make you feel right at home and there was no rushing you out of the the Tea Room. We will be back very soon. A great present for mom!!!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Allison  Add your review  

Visited: March, 2007.  Reviewed: June, 2007.
Meal: Theme tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My daughter and I went to enjoy St Patrick's day. We had a wonderful time. Everything was top notch!!! The warm scones, sandwiches, desserts. Paula and Warren make you feel right at home. There is no rush to leave we really enjoyed ourselves and will go back soon!!!!!!!!!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Joan  Add your review  

Visited: May, 2007.  Reviewed: June, 2007.
Meal: Theme tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I am so glad that I discovered Helen's Teas that is located right on the Farmington Canal. My mother and I went there for a belated Mother's Day Tea and it was just fantastic!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Lesley F Hanson  Add your review  

Visited: September, 2006.  Reviewed: June, 2007.
Meal: Cream tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Great place to relax and enjoy great tea and scones
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: cathy  Add your review  

Visited: May, 2007.  Reviewed: June, 2007.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Helen's Tea Room was a pleasant surprise. The tea was fresh and steeped just right. The  presentation in the teapot was excellent and the samplings of dessert was equally enjoyable.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: C. Yalof  Add your review  

Visited: May, 2007.  Reviewed: June, 2007.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Fair.  Food: Poor.  Service: Poor.  Appearance: Poor.
Comments: I called ahead to see if Helen's could accomodate 3 people for afternoon tea. I was told yes  no problem. We got there and the lady that owned the place was not very friendly. When we asked about the tea she was short with us and acted as if she was put out by the fact that we asked for sandwiches with our tea . She served us a 3 tiered tray of mostly sweets. only 3 pieces of tiny tiny sandwiches for each person the rest was sweets, I think store bought mini muffins After that 1 each of a plain microwaved scone with jelly and some tiype of clotting cream. I would not return to this tea house/Candy shop.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: Donna  Add your review  

Visited: June, 2007.  Reviewed: June, 2007.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: What a lovely afternoon! Wonderful selection of tea & food served by an absolutely delightful owner. Such a relaxing & comfortable tearoom. We loved it!!!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Liz  Add your review  

Belgique, Kent, CT

Visited: June, 2003
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: How would you like to be transported to Belgium without crossing the Atlantic Ocean? By visiting Belgique Salon de Thé in Kent, CT you will have done so. Situated at the intersections of Routes 7 and 314 at the monument is a restored Victorian house, circa 1898. The vibrant yellow stately mansion seems to draw you in like Alice's looking glass to see what is inside this magnificent house. Pierre Gilissen, the owner, ushered us into a room with four tables and a settee near a bay window. He said we could chose any table we wanted, and since it was a birthday celebration for me, I chose a table against the wall with a huge hanging tapestry behind me. The room was decorated in red, yellow, and gold in the grand European style. Having only been open since April, 2003 for afternoon tea, lunch, and dinner, the place sparkled with newness and freshness. Diane, my friend, being her guest, insisted I opt for the Grand Tea since it was my birthday, versus ordering the Petit Tea. Belgique has only seven tables, so there is a $30 per person charge per table. They welcome guests twelve years of age and above. 
In selecting our teas, Diane chose Darjeeling and I chose decaf Ceylon. The tea was served to us by Pierre himself, always there to refill our cups as needed. While classical music and opera played quietly in the background, we ate tea sandwiches of egg salad, cucumber, Norwegian salmon (deemed superior to Scottish salmon we agreed) and cream cheese, watercress, and cream cheese, and a miniature boat of endive filled with tuna and tied with a single strand of chive. Presentation deserved an A-plus. Pear with pecan on crusty French bread with imported bleu cheese was superb. There was also a paté (made on the premises) of beef and pork with pistachios on a baguette, and tomato and cream cheese sandwich. A delectable thin cheese straw completed the sandwich course. Served on a separate plate were four freshly made briôches, with little ceramic pots of apricot and strawberry jams. For dessert, fruit/pound cake, baby madeleines, chocolate mousse cookies, chocolate swirl twill cookies, and one with "Sacher" written in gold script on a chocolate tart, pecan shortbreads, meringues, cherry tarts, almond tulle, maroon cookies, and puff pastry with a cherry. A Grand Tea in the true sense! 
After all this, to my surprise, I was presented with a chocolate mousse birthday cake with a slender candle in it. What a tea experience! Pierre boxed up all our remainders for us to take home. Now whenever I want to be transported to the fine dining of Europe, specifically Belgium, I will find my way out into the country to a gem of a place tucked away in the hills of NW Connecticut. p.s. Don't forget to pay a visit to the Belgique Patisserie & Chocolatier in the carriage house behind the Victorian house.
Reviewer: Carole H. King, Tea Lady Add your review   

Visited: May, 2003
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Totally decadent. Yes, it was pricey, but as my daughter said, "If you want to do it right." Absolute perfection -- food, service, tea, atmosphere. 
Reviewer: Kate Add your review  

The Harp & Hearth, Madison, CT

Visited: November, 2007.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I ordered the Monk tea to drink with the Afternoon Tea. The sandwiches were tasty: two pieces of three different types (cucumber, tuna, and egg ... as I recall). It also included a scone with clotted cream and jam. The Monk tea has a nice taste. Not a strong flavor.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Susan 1/08  Add your review 

Sweet Harmony Cafe and Bakery, Middletown, CT

Visited: May, 2008.  Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a mug.
Tea: Poor.  Food: Good.  Service: Poor.  Appearance: Fair.
Comments: Not what I expected. The tea selection was larger than a diner ... that is about all I can say. It was very limited. The tea they had was good though. They did not have "teacups". The big lug of mugs they served us in were too heavy for my daughter. Instead of bringing her a teacup they brought her a plain mug. They served my daughter boxed (I asked the waitress if it was homemade and she said kraft) mac and cheese. It came with a side of fruit ... half a sliced banana. We wanted scones and such ... they did not have them. We ordered dessert. Nearly a half hour later the waitress came back, told us she got side tracked and asked if we still wanted it. She brought the drinks cold and then, finally, the cake. It was very good I must admit, but over all the experience was bad. I would not call it a tea room. More of a place to eat that has a slightly larger than normal selection of tea.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: Not impressed 5/08  Add your review     

Celtica Tea Room, New Haven, CT

Visited: February, 2003
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: A sunny day in February, 2003 was a great day to go for tea. Nancy and I decided to celebrate her 11th birthday by going to tea at an Irish tea room located near Yale University. We found it to be excellent in all ways. The tea sandwiches consisted of ham and cheese on Irish brown bread, garnished with half a cherry tomato (all sandwiches were served on this bread), peppered turkey and cheese, smoked salmon with a tiny wedge of lemon and parsley, and cucumber. We were each served two of each type. The scones were served with raspberry jam and clotted cream. These had just come in fresh from the bakery and were warmed up. For dessert were four chocolate petit fours. The tea we chose was Irish Afternoon tea from Bewley's. This was served in a French press. The tea was more than substantial, satiating our hunger. The tea room is small, only seven tables covered in burgundy cloths and glass on top. Pictures of Ireland adorn the mustard-colored walls. Playing in the background was Irish music. The front of the tea room is filled with Irish imports, beautiful shawls, sweaters, hats, jewelry, and china. Irish linen fills an armoire. Telling Nancy I was writing a review, she asked if I wanted any quotes from her. I said, "yes." Nancy said "The tea was delicious and I give it four stars." I asked out of how many and she said "Four." Could a bigger compliment ever be given?
Reviewer: Carole H. King, Tea Lady Add your review   

Mrs. Bridge's Pantry, South Woodstock, CT
(Formerly in Putnam)

Under new ownership as of September 2008; these reviews reflect the former ownership

Visited: May, 2008.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Poor.  Service: Poor.  Appearance: Average.
Comments: I saw several promising reviews here and was quite excited to go. Unfortunately the food and service were  very disappointing - while the teashop had only two other tables of patrons it took over 15 minutes for our server to take our order and even longer for the food to be served. The tea sandwiches were dry and flavorless and the pastries stale.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: Hattie 6/08 Add your review   

Visited: October, 2004.  Reviewed: November, 2004.
Meal: No meal. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: n/a.  Service: Good.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: When I think of owning my own tea shop, I think of this shop. It was so cute, quaint, and welcoming. It was not too fancy and not too casual. Just right with a general store, local treasure feel. The best next to Tea and Sympathy!
Reviewer: Kelly Light Add your review   

Visited: Before 2001.  Reviewed: July, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Cozy and authentic are the words that best describe this tea room and British shoppe. Hidden in an old town in northern Connecticut, minutes from the Rhode Island border, make it a true treasure. The brewed tea offerings are extensive. The food items that we've sampled include fresh and tasty sandwiches, hearty savories (meat, chicken, and veg. pies), flavorful scones, and delicious desserts. The menu includes hard to find treats such as Battenburg cake and English style puddings. The service is prompt and professional. I highly recommend a visit to this tea room for a true English afternoon tea experience!
Reviewer: Don from Chicago Add your review   

Visited: July, 2003
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Good.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I have been here several times, either alone or with my family. We all love Mrs. Bridge's! The food is very good, the tea selection wonderful, and the people that work there are kind and very pleasant. The Price of Wales tea is my favorite, and I bring a bag back to Los Angeles with me whenever I get home to visit. If you want an unassuming and relaxing little place to sit and ponder life, reflect, or just sit with a friend or family and enjoy a civilized ritual, this is the place in Connecticut to do it.
Reviewer: Kathy Add your review   

Visited: March, 2002
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Good.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: My twin sister Pam and I had an early lunch and tea at Mrs. Bridge's. It was our second time for tea and first for lunch. We had the ploughman's luncheon (typical in London, cheese, fruit, bread and tea). The ambiance was delightful as were the tea and food. We also had scones and jam. The family at the next table come often and raved about the desserts so we just had to sample those too. The whole experience was nostalgic of our recent trip in 2001 to London. My compliments to all at Mrs. Bridge's Tea Room in Putnam, CT.
Reviewer: Pat Siegmund Add your review   

Visited: January, 2002
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Good.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: This unpretentious tea room is located within a shop featuring British teas, foods, gifts, jewelry, and antiques. The menu features such things as elevenses, ploughman's, scones with clotted cream and jelly, at very reasonable prices. The tea was served loose in the pot with hot water available to be added as desired. Little floral bachelor cozies covered the individual two-cup tea pots. I enjoyed the very casual atmosphere, the unhurried feeling, the accommodating hostess, and the shopping. Putnam is a little town with many antique shops. Before or after shopping, Mrs. Bridges' Pantry provides a simple place to sit, relax, and enjoy the company of good friends. 
Reviewer: Nancy Add your review 

The Catnip Mouse Tearoom, Riverton, CT

Visited: August, 2009.  Meal: Other. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Taking my mother-in-law out for a surprise lunch, this place turned out to be the perfect place. Coming from Hartford, the ride there was picturesque and very easy to find. The tea was perfect & the food was deliciouse, although quite substantial. We chose the soup and 1/2 sandwich and still brought home doggey bags. The only difficulty was the accessiblility into the tea room. It is not handicap accessible, and the walk up along with the steps and narrow door openings, made it a challenge. Biggest surprise - they DO NOT take CHARGE CARDS (cash only)! They also have no take out, both lunch and desserts. We were full from lunch and would have liked to take home some dessert. Still we definetly will go back.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: JACKIE  8/09  Add your review   

Visited: October, 2007.  Meal: Other. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Excellent. Service: Good.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: The sandwiches were out of this world! I had the "very yammy" sandwich which was fresh turkey, with a yam spread (mashed fresh yams), and a cream cheese spread with walnuts and grilled pineapple all on grilled thick sliced bread. I had a half sandwich (which was so large, I had to cut IT in half) along with butternut squash soup. Delicious! My friend had the roast beef sandwich that she raved about as well. We shared a pot of pumpkin spice tea that was very good. The atmosphere was very nice, cozy, but comfortable. The service was friendly and accomodating. We definitely have plans to return to try their desserts and another type of tea soon!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Ellen 10/7 Add your review    

Chaiwalla, Salisbury, CT

Visited: September, 2004.  Reviewed: July, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I visit regularly (twice a year) from mid-state New York, and have never been disappointed. Excellent food and tea. Last year I left my jacket and the owners mailed it to me, stating that I did not need to pay the postage. I did anyway because they were so gracious. I plan to visit in a week or so. 
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Joyce from MIddletown, NY Add your review   

Visited: September, 2004.  Reviewed: October, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I go to Chaiwalla regularly to enjoy the drive, ambiance, informal and cozy atmosphere, energetic hostess: Mary'O Brien! Great selection of teas. Consistent excellent quality! Don't forget to have the outrageously yummy, moist Whisky cake (yeah, you read it right).
Reviewer: Devinder Add your review   

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