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The
Mad Hatter Tea Room, Anoka, MN
Visited:
March, 2009. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea:
--. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Good. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We attended a special tea for the opening of My
Fair Lady at the local community theater. We were served a
four course English tea at the theater and then attended the
performance. The food was very good and plentyful, and the
accompanying teas were great. My friend and I really enjoyed
the entire experience and look forward to another special event
of this kind.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Georgia 4/09 Add
your review
Visited:
February, 2009. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I bring my Grandaughter in for tea every time I get
a chance. We love the lunch when we go to the Mad Hatter.
The food is good and we don't feel rushed. It is always a
special time when we together.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Amy and Grandma
2/09 Add
your review
Visited:
October, 2008. Meal: Cream tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is such a charming place! The food and
tea were excellent, the service was friendly and attentive
(our teapot was never empty), and the decor is lovely. This
was my first time here and I will definitely return again with
more friends!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Daisygirl 11/08 Add
your review
Visited:
January, 2008. Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My friend and I happened upon this
tearoom while shopping in downtown Anoka last week.
We didn't have reservations, but our server was very
friendly and welcoming. Our lunch was excellent and I
especially loved the maple cream tea, which was the
flavor of the day. I will definitely recommend this place
to others.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Melissa
2/08 Add
your review
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: I have enjoyed tea at many tea rooms in
the United States and Europe. The Mad Hatter Tea Room is
absolutely the best place for perfectly brewed tea and tasty well prepared food. The
scones are PERFECT! The owners, Linda and Andrea are gracious
and warm. The decor is comfortable and inviting.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Ana Gunderson Add
your review
Visited:
December, 2005. Reviewed: December, 2005.
Meal: Theme/holiday tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is my favorite tea room in Minnesota.
The service is very friendly and efficient. Our teapot was
never empty! We came for the Holiday Tea - each of the
four courses was excellent, and we even received a
Christmas teacup to take home as a souvenir. My friends and I are going to make this an annual tradition.
We even made our reservations already for next year!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Jessica Add
your review
Visited:
January, 2003. Reviewed: October, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Fair. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Good.
Comments: Although the service very friendly, the food
was mediocre at best. Not freshly prepared - the quiche
seemed like out of the frozen food section. Not very
good scones, and I LOVE scones! It's a cute place, but
I prefer McHattie's in Woodbury anyday.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: A Jen who loves good
tea! Add
your review
Visited:
July, 2004. Reviewed: July, 2005.
Meal: Cream tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is the tea shop you want to go to with
'the girls.' Very casual and pretty. Very girly. The food
was very good, the tea well prepared. The owners stopped and chatted and gave a little background into
why they opened the shops. Gift shop had charming gifts. My only warning is to be careful where you set
your purse. There's an old fashioned sink in the gift
shop that's used as a display. They keep gold fish in
the basin. I almost dropped my purse on top of the poor
things. ;>)
Would you go back? Hope so, but we don't live nearby.
Reviewer: Jane Add
your review
Visited:
October, 2004. Reviewed: October, 2004.
Meal: Special event. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The Mad Hatter Tea Room is
located in the old post office building on Anoka's
main street. The décor is very cute. The service
is wonderful and they are always very
accommodating. They have many theme teas, as well
as cream teas and three course teas and lunches. I
frequent this tea shop every month. They learn
your name and make each guest feel very welcome.
Reviewer: Renee Add
your review
Visited:
June, 2004. Reviewed: July, 2004.
Meal: Special event. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The Mad Hatter is a special
place I love to bring friends. The scones are the
best and lunches a real treat. Their theme teas
are so very special. Each time I'm in the tea room
I'm treated so special by Andrea and Linda and the
ladies that work there. Looking forward to my next
visit.
Reviewer: Miss Lou Add
your review
Visited:
March, 2003
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served:
In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: A friend and I enjoy a relaxing
break in busy daily routines by meeting for lunch
at least once a week at the Mad Hatter. The tea is
always fresh and hot and very tasty. The scones
and lunches are delicious. A delightful place to
meet with friends (our Red Hat Society chapter has
also had tea there as our monthly event). I
recommend to everyone a "splash of joy"
in your day at the Mad Hatter Tea Room.
Reviewer: Queen Judi Add
your review
Visited:
March, 2003
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The Mad Hatter Tea Room is
where I go to be treated like a queen. Andrea and
Linda have become friends. I am treated with
kindness and friendliness every time I go there.
Reviewer: Kaki Steen Add
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Teavana,
Bloomington, MN
Visited: June, 2008. Meal: Take-out. Type of tea: Loose
leaf. Served: In a take-out cup.
Tea: Excellent. Food: n/a. Service:
Excellent.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I have always found the tea that I am currently
interested (blooming teas) in at Teavana, they have such a
great selection and knowledgable staff. I did buy a cup of
brewed tea and only wish they had a seperation between
the retail and the beverage service, an area to wait and/or
drink your tea would be nice.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Antie Tea 6/08
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your review
Visited: January, 2008. Meal: Tea tasting. Type of tea: Loose
leaf. Served: From a hotpot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: n/a. Service:
Excellent.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Rather small but wonderful shop with an
amazing selection. Offers Eastern, Russian, and English style
accessories with a strong emphasis on the Eastern. Three hot-pots of samples. Very yummy
Red tea with Vanilla
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Becky The Other 1/08
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Visited: July, 2005. Reviewed: July, 2005.
Meal: Retail shop only. Type of tea: Loose
leaf. Served: n/a.
Tea: Excellent. Food: n/a. Service:
Excellent.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Have you read the Tea Shop Mysteries by
Laura Childs? I was reading one when I went into Teavanna and just for the heck of it started asking if
they had any of the various teas mentioned. Egyptian
Camomille for example. Yes. I wasn't able to stump
them. Excellent selection, very knowlegeable staff. I've
been buying tea there ever since it opened.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Jane Add
your review
Visited: October, 2004. Reviewed: October,
2004.
Meal: No meal, just a cuppa. Type of tea: Loose
leaf. Served: In a gaiwan.
Tea: Excellent. Food: n/a. Service: Good.
Appearance: Good.
Comments: Teavana is located in the Mall
of America. It is a tea merchant that offers tea
accessories, and samples of the varieties of loose
teas. It is wonderful shop where the employees are
knowledgeable and willing to help the customers.
Reviewer: Renee Add
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Indigo
Tea Company, Burnsville, MN
Visited: August, 2008. Meal: Just a cuppa. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a
teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Good. Service:
Excellent.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I live nearby and had driven by a thousand times,
and I am very glad I finally stopped in! Tea is served by
the mug, small or large pot; I got a small "personal" pot of green
tea and my friend got a mug of Royal Milk tea, and I
had a snickerdoodle cookie. The tea was fantastic, the cookie was
good. We sat in the European section with tables & benches.
The Asian section is also available. Both are sunny & well-lit,
and the decor is simple but inviting. Many loose teas & tea
service accoutrements are also available for sale - a
surprisingly wide selection. I loved the experience, and will
definitely be going back!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Sarah Ravely, Burnsville resident
8/08 Add
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Visited: May, 2007. Reviewed: May, 2007.
Meal: Just a cuppa. Type of tea: Loose leaf and
teabags. Served: In a teacup.
Tea: Excellent. Food: n/a. Service:
Excellent.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: An amazing outpost in suburbia, excellent
range of teas from the obvious to the sublime, I stop in
frequently for afternoon tea and purchase loose tea and
wonderful pu'erh in beencha form, I can't say enough to
convey how wonderful this place is for tea to go, tea on
the spot, or loose tea to steep later at home.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Tom Hayes, of
Northfield's Ole Store Add
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Visited: April, 2006. Reviewed: May, 2006.
Meal: Just a cuppa. Type of tea: Loose
leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: n/a. Service:
Excellent.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Wonderful and relaxing atmosphere. The
owners are very knowledgable about their products.
Great tea selection. Everything I am looking for in a tea
shop. I love it!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: teadiva3 Add
your review
Visited: April, 2006. Reviewed: May, 2006.
Meal: Just a cuppa. Type of tea: Loose
leaf. Served: In a mug.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Poor. Service:
Excellent.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I almost drove off the road when I saw this
tea shop. What a great find. It's east of 35W once you
get on highway 13. Between Portland and Cliff. I went in
about 10 minutes before closing so just had their chai
tea to go but it was excellent. Steamed milk and nice
and spicy/sweet. I bought some peach black tea for
iced tea - smells great and tastes good too. This is a
modern day tea shop-it's not decorated for a ladies tea
party-it really is a very nice upscale coffee shop that
serves tea (well, they offer ONE coffee for you die
hards). There are small tables so you can sit and relax.
He has an area in the front window set up for a Japanese tea - I forgot to ask him if that was just of
show or if he actually served tea there. I talked to the
owner and he was really excited about the venture. It's
located in an area where professionals can stop in for a
quick cup (and a treat) or someone going to or coming
from shopping (there's a Cub nearby) so it's great. He
has sample jars of tea so you can smell them (and they
smell great). There a nice selection of tea sets and tea
accessories as well. I liked the place. I plan to include it
on my regular shopping route as a place to catch my
breath.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
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Minnesota
Landscape Arboretum, Chaska, MN
Visited: December, 2003. Reviewed: July,
2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose
leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good. Food: Fair. Service: Good.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We went to a Christmas theme tea. The
decor was beautiful. I guess our only complaint was it
really wasn't run by people who serve people professionally.
I felt the servers were volunteers so they were good sports but just not the same
kind of service as in a more traditional tea shop. The appearance was
lovely, the food pretty average, the tea average to good.
It's a great way to spend an afternoon, lovely surroundings, wouldn't go there regularly though.
Would you go back? Maybe.
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Cedarhurst
Mansion, Cottage Grove, MN
Visited: December, 2009. Meal: Theme tea. Type of tea: Loose
leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The last reviewer needs to go back. I think they
deserve another chance. We had a marvelous time and
loved the food. (We had 4 forks. Their tour and history was fabulous. I
love the fact that this grand mansion is preserved
and the owners take great pride in the service of tea. They even shared
the history of other country's tea service.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Pamela Thorsen 1/10
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your review
Visited: January, 2006. Reviewed: February,
2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose
leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good. Food: Fair. Service: Good.
Appearance: Good.
Comments: I was looking up Cedarhurst to get time ,
date and price info. A group of my friends want to go
ythere. I have been there with my Red Hatter Group last
summer. We had a blast.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Red Hatter Add
your review
Visited: November, 2005. Reviewed: February,
2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose
leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The Cedarhurst Mansion is a marvelous
location for taking tea. The owners are so very accomodating and hospitable. The food was fabulous
and the tea divine! Our Red Hat Group had a marvelous
time at the Cedarhurst. Our wonderful host filled us in
on the marvelous history of the mansion. This is a must
see!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
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Aprille's
Showers Tea Room,
Stillwater,
MN
(as of October, 2005; formerly in Farmington)
Visited: March, 2008. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We frequent Aprille's Showers, both when
they were in Farmington and now in Stillwater. It is the
best tea room to which we have ever gone. Afternoon
tea, with a soup, sandwich, scone, and dessert course
is available, but they are also doing several a la carte
offerings. The new menu is fabulous. For our recent trip,
we had a curried pumpkin soup, pimento cheese sandwich, egg salad sandwich, and a ham and apple
with swiss cheese spread on croissant. For scones, we
had cranberry-orange with jam, devonshire cream and
lemon curd. Desserts included a hefty piece of chocolate truffle cake,
caramel apple tart, tiramisu, and one more that escapes me right now...sorry.
Our food, service, ambience, and tea are ALWAYS excellent. I
highly recommend this tea room.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Tina 3/08 Add
your review
Visited: August, 2007. Reviewed: September, 2007.
Meal: Theme tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This tearoom is rated # 1 on my list!
Everything was beautiful. The food, the ambiance, the
servers. Aprille's Showers makes you feel like a queen!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: hhteahats Add
your review
Visited: May, 2007. Reviewed: June, 2007.
Meal: Cream tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and
teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Fair. Food: Poor. Service: Good. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Very disappointing. Shop served cream
cheese with scones instead of clotted cream. Did not
offer lemon curd or any jam. Hot tea should ALWAYS
be served with sugar cubes, not loose sugar.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: pollylinder Add
your review
Visited: January, 2006. Reviewed: January,
2006.
Meal: Cream tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: What a quaint place! Fun for everyone. It's
a bit girly, but there was a man working, so you might
be able to take your man without him feeling too out of
place. The food was delightful and the tea never ending.
What a lovely afternoon!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: rubyslipperlady Add
your review
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: This is the 2nd visit to them- first time in
Stillwater. Great location and lovely shop. Lots more
room and more comfortable as well. Very friendly, we
brought along my friend's 15 month son who charmed
the owners and (hopefully) those sitting around us as
well. Shop is not stroller friendly - be prepared to carry it
up 2 steps but that's not really a big deal. What I like
best about this place is the selection of teas. You can
order a pot of at least 15 different black teas and
there's still herbal and green teas to choose from. I love that the
best.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Jane Add
your review
Visited: August, 2005. Reviewed: August, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Good. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Aprille's Showers is fabulous. They
encourage you to try more than one pot of tea! Servers
are attentive and the food is divine! You truly feel like
Royalty taking tea at Aprille's Showers. I hear they are
relocating to Stillwater, MN in October 2005. More
super news!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: hannahats Add
your review
Visited: June, 2004. Reviewed: July, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Good. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This place was really lovely. It looked like
in a former life the building was an old post office or
something. Hostess was attentive and service very
good. The great thing about this place is they have a tea
list at your table and you can pick from a number of
teas and drink pot after pot after pot of tea. We tried
several and took some home. They did not have a seperate area for just gifts -
gifts were displayed around the tea shop so it was a little awkward to look at stuff
- sometimes I was afraid I was disturbing people at a
table.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Jane Add
your review
Visited: October, 2004. Reviewed: November,
2004.
Meal: Cream tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This tea room is elegantly
located in the historic bank building in
Farmington. It is just a short drive from the Twin
Cities. I arrived early for a three course tea.
The first course was cream soup which was very
delicious. The second course was scones with lemon
curd, clotted cream, and preserves. The final
course was a selection of delicious mouth watering
desserts. Everything matched in the tea room. The
tablecloths made you feel like you were waiting
for the queen. It was just perfect. A wonderful
atmosphere to share with friends and family. I
would definitely go there again.
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Waller
House Inn, Little Falls, MN
Visited: December, 2008. Meal: Theme tea. Type of tea:
Pyramid teabags. Served: In a
teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The Christmas Tea was a wonderful afternoon
spent with my daughters, 19+22, who had never before
experienced a Tea. We had a chance to relax and be
pampered while enjoying great conversation and much
laughter. The food was amazing and new to us, a wonderful surprise at
how much we enjoyed absolutely everything; my daughters
don't always like new things but there were only rave reviews as
they share with their friends later. The atmosphere was warm
and elegant, the house was in top form. Remember to come
early to have enough time to look at all the unique aspects of
this wonderful old home.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: G. H. 1/09 Add
your review
Visited: December, 2008. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a
teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: That atmosphere at Wallerhouse Inn is elegant
and welcoming. The presentation of the table, live music,
menu, and each of the five courses served was superb.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Garrett & Holly Lathe
12/08 Add
your review
Visited: December, 2008. Meal: Theme
tea. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a
teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The ambiance, decor and service were excellent! I
was served food I had never had before and I was pleasantly
suprised to find that I enjoyed all of it. The tea was also very
good and complimented the food well. The owners were very
friendly and made me feel at home.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Gabrielle Meyer
12/08 Add
your review
Visited: December, 2008. Meal: Theme
tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a
teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I found the Christmas Tea at the Waller House Inn
to be delicious, beautiful and relaxing. We were served five
expuisite courses, of which I honestly could not choose a
favorite; each were absolutely delightful.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Teresa Depuydt
12/08 Add
your review
Visited: December, 2008. Meal: Theme tea. Type of tea:
??. Served: In a
teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: While sitting at a fancy seasonal table setting with
beautfiful china, we were seved a different tea between each
delicious and beaitifully displayed meal item. Our hostess
served us individually from a shining silver tea pot and at both
ends of the elegant table were silver trays with a matching
creamer & sugar - which was in the form of sugar cubes to be
picked out with silver tongs. Our welcoming hostess- who
obviously thoroughly enjoyed serving us- also provided live
stringed instrumental music for the background to make this
Christmas Tea truly delightful and relaxing.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Linda Ebert
12/08 Add
your review
Visited: December, 2007. Meal: Afternoon
tea. Type of tea: Pyramid teabag. Served: In a
teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I'd never been to a tea before, and didn't really know
what to expect. I would describe the entire experience -
decor, tea, food, service and company - as one of "comfortable elegance."
Raquel and Scott, the Inn's proprietors, served their guests with
friendly attentiveness. Our tea cups were never empty, and every
course of the menu was delicious, well-prepared and beautifully
presented.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
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Coffee
& Tea LTD, Minneapolis, MN
(Formerly Coffee & Tea by Lee)
Visited: May, 2005. Reviewed: July, 2005.
Meal: Retail shop only. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: n/a.
Tea: Excellent. Food: n/a. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is almost a hole in the wall type of
shop - kind of tucked away and musty looking. It's
primarily a coffee shop, the teas are stored on a back
shelf. Tried one called 'rhubarb/berry' which was a black
tea w/rhubarb and berry. Really good - even better as
iced tea. Also tried one called English Dinner Tea which
was OK but I will probably not try it again.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
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General
Store of Minnetonka, Minnetonka, MN
Visited: September, 2004. Reviewed: October,
2004.
Meal: Cream tea. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teacup.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Good. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The General Store of Minnetonka
is an eclectic shop with everything from tea
accessories to bed clothes. You could find
anything you needed for a gift for your dearest
friend. The restaurant will serve tea to a group
on Mondays at 3pm with a reservation. You can
always stop by and order a cuppa and a scone from
the restaurant anytime. We stopped in for tea and
scones which we took home for a tea party of our
own. It was delicious.
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Three
Sisters Tea Room, New Ulm, MN
Visited: January, 2006. 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: Wondferful tea room. Great girls day out
with shopping nearby.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Maryann Add
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Visited: July, 2005. Reviewed: July, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose
leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Good. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This lovely tea room is located in the old
Union Hotel building in downtown just a short drive from
Mankato. The tables are spread with linens and delightfully
mismatched china. Life is slower here, as you sip your 'cuppa' and savor every
morsel of the mouthwatering tea tidbits your eyes wander over the
decor and old tin ceilings. You feel at home
here, cozy, free to relax and have a conversation, to
make friends NOT hurried out the door. Paruse their gift items or read
about tea goings on in the tea magazine or better yet
become a fine lady and borrow a vintage hat to wear
while at tea. Guests are encouraged to wear a hat from
their collection and they'll even take a digital photo and
e-mail it as a souvenier. Make a day of it, it's located in
the old downtown part of New Ulm so make time to wander in and
out of the many quaint shops in this adorable town.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
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TeaSource
Two, St. Anthony, MN
Visited: August, 2008. Meal: Tea tasting. Type of tea: Loose
leaf. Served: From a hotpot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Average. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is my local tea store, and pretty much
perfect. This is the first place I have ever tasted tea so good I
can't imagine why anyone would want anything else, and with
their tea and instructions I can make tea equally good at
home. The sampler Tuesdays are a great and inexpensive way to try a
lot of different teas to find out what you like.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Laurie, St. Anthony 8/08
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Visited: January, 2008. Meal: No meal, just a
cuppa. Type of tea: Loose
leaf. Served: In a mug.
Tea: Excellent. Food: n/a. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Average.
Comments: Rather stark little shop with an superb
selection of premium looseleaf tea. Tried the Keemun
Hao Ya A. Smooth, strong but low acidity ... in a word
scrumptious! Only wish I could have a hand in it's
decoration....
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Becky The Other 1/08
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Visited: January, 2006. Reviewed: January,
2006.
Meal: No meal, just a cuppa. Type of tea: Loose
leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Fair. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is a fun place to learn about tea. It's
small and quiet so that you can try teas and visit and
learn with a friend new to tea. The baked goods always
look good, but leave me disappointed. Pass on the food
and get another pot of tea!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
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Visited: October, 2004. Reviewed: October,
2004.
Meal: No meal, just a cuppa. Type of tea: Loose
leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: n/a. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Good.
Comments: This tea room is wonderful for
purchasing teas. The staff is very knowledgeable
and willing to help a customer. The shop's
appearance is mostly a tea merchant with multiple
teas and tea accessories. They have tables and a
small selection of pastries to have cream teas
with your friends. I shop there frequently to have
a selection of loose teas for at home.
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Victorian
Lace Inn Tea Room, St. Charles, MN
Visited:
June, 2007. Reviewed: June, 2007.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea served:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent.
Service: Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Very cozy victorian house. Food was
served on antique dinnerware. Shop owner was very
nice. I had black tea flavored with passionfruit and
grapefruit, excellent! You do need reservations.!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
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Cedarhurst
Mansion, St. Paul, MN
Visited:
April, 2008. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea served:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Fair. Food: Average.
Service: Average. Appearance: Average.
Comments: I was very disappointed We were only group there.
There were 3 of us. Service was 'tacky' -had us keep our fork for
dessert. Food was rather plain. Had us keep our plate the whole
time until dessert.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: J -loves tearooms 4/08
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Lady
Elegant's Tea Room and Shoppe, St. Paul, MN
Visited:
March, 2009. Meal: Other. Type of tea served:
Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good. Food: Excellent.
Service: Fair. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The food and ambiance were very nice, however
the service was extremely slow. We waited for over a half an
hour after we were seated before we had a pot of tea, and close
to an hour before our lunch was served. The scone and salad
were delicious, but their service could definitely use a little
work.
Would you go back? Maybe.
Reviewer: Lisa Fontaine 4/09
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Visited:
January, 2009. Meal: Other. Type of tea served:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent.
Service: Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Lady Elegant's was delightful. The tea (French
Caramel Creme Brule) was sooo good I bought some to take
home. The food was ample for lunch and very tasty! It was a
very nice afternoon. I've already made plans to go back.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: jensensflowers 1/09
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Visited:
October, 2008. Meal: Theme tea. Type of tea served:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good. Food: Excellent.
Service: Good. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Spooktacular tea on Halloween was delightful
afternoon experience. Staff was friendly. Food was very
good. A cozy and comfortable atmosphere. Great for Red
Hatters. Gift shop small but good variety items.
Would you go back? Hope so, but we don't live nearby.
Reviewer: Roz, Lady Laughter
11/08 Add
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Visited:
September, 2007. Reviewed: September, 2007.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea served:
Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent.
Service: Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Our group, three adults and two eleven
month old twin girls stopped in for lunch with out a
reservation. We were seated promptly, the server went
out of her way to accomadate all of us and to make us
feel like valued customers. The tea was served in porcelin pots, piping hot. The menu is chock full
of all the kinds of good things one would like to have in a tea
shoppe. It's fresh, tasty and beautifully presented.
Definitely an A+ tea room.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Carolyn, Dorey and Kathlynn
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Visited:
April, 2007. Reviewed: May, 2007.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea served:
Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent.
Service: Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Absolutely delightful afternoon. Music is
just right with the right volume. Service is prompt
and accommodating. I just love the scented warm moist
towels at the end of the tea. And a very nice gift shop.
Highly recommend!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Helen Margaret and Eloise Add
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Visited:
July, 2006. Reviewed: August, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea served:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent.
Service: Good. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Generally a very nice experience. The
server was very pleasant, although missing in action for
lengths of time. The food was good, but not wonderful. I
found giving a credit card number to make my reservation a little
disconcerting.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Sue from Minneapolis Add
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Visited:
January, 2006. Reviewed: February, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea served:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent.
Service: Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Our Red Hat Group had a wonderful tea at
Lady Elegant's. The food was different and very
tasty We especially liked the fact that we could order and try
several different tea flavors. The tea room is decorated
in a wonderfully feminine chic style. The only down
point was tht we have to pay ahead and sign a contract.
It is too bad that they have had to resort to this; but with
the lack of respect and honor in society today, we can
understand this need to prepay for groups of 8 or more.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Queen Hannah Add
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Visited:
September, 2005. Reviewed: September, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea served:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent.
Service: Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I have been coming to Lady Elegant's Tea
Room for 4 years. I have introduced many friends to tea
by inviting them to Lady Elegant's Tea Room. I recently
had afternoon tea with little ladies and they loved. I will
definitely return.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Tammy Add
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Visited:
July, 2004. Reviewed: July, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea served:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good. Food: Good.
Service: Good. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I honestly felt more like I was having a
snack (a very nice snack) in a resturant than a tea
shop. The decor and everything was just beautiful but it
didn't have any feeling of being, I guess the best word is
'cozy.' Tea was good, food was good, everything looked
really nice but it just didn't feel warm and welcoming.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: Jane Add
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Visited:
October, 2004. Reviewed: October, 2004.
Meal: Special event. Type of tea served:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent.
Service: Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This tea room is a very elegant
stop to have a cuppa or enjoy a theme tea with a
friend. Lady Elegant brews all her tea loose and
allows the guest to choose the type of tea they
would like. The décor is just what the name says:
elegant. The food is delicious and the atmosphere
is very inviting. I frequent this shop with my
friends. The tea room is only open Thursday
through Saturday. The gift shop is open Wednesday
through Saturday. You can find just about anything
you need in the gift shop. Lady Elegant also
offers a tea course for planning your own tea
parties and the correct etiquette for each tea
time. A wonderful stop anytime. A place to step
back in time and relax with a nice cup of tea and
a friend.
Reviewer: Renee Add
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Visited:
July, 2004. Reviewed: October, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea served:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent.
Service: Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I enjoyed a great pot of
freshly steeped Assam from a regional estate. It
was perfect as were the treats that went with it.
I had the four-course parlor tea. In their gift
shop I bought some of the tea I drank. Great
relaxing music and time for conversation with a
friend.
Reviewer: Lynn Add
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Visited:
December, 2003
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea served:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent.
Service: Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This was the first time we had
been back since it was under new ownership. The
food was excellent. The new owners were very
friendly and made our time most enjoyable. This
tea room is situated off a small courtyard in an
old European style building and is a beautiful
place to have tea. A must visit place! Thanks for
our unique experience.
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Berries
and Marigolds, Starbuck, MN
Visited: August, 2004. Reviewed: November,
2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teacup.
Tea: Fair. Food: Good. Service: Fair.
Appearance: Good.
Comments: We went here for a tea in early
August of 2004. This is a fairly new B&B, and
the lunches are served on the first floor of a
nice old prairie-style Victorian farmhouse. We had
hoped for a bit more of an afternoon-tea
experience. Instead, we had a late-lunch of
quiche, soup, and pie (or an early high tea!). The
tea was foil-wrapped Lipton and Bigelow teabags
with hot water in a cup, and some extra hot water
in a pot. The quiche was quite good, and the pie
wasn't bad. I think this is more of a lunch spot
-- they had hotdish on the menu (that's casserole
for you non-Minnesotans)!
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Northshore
Cafe,
Two Harbors, MN
Visited:
March, 2009. Meal: Private children's party. Type of tea:
Teabags. Served:
In a teapot.
Tea: Average. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We had a wonderful time at the American Girl
teaparty. My daughter dressed up and brought her doll with a
matching outfit. The staff was wonderful and the girls took turn
ringing the bell for each course.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: athomemn 6/09 Add
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The
Enchanted Cottage,
Walker, MN
Visited:
September, 2008. Meal: Dessert tea. Type of tea:
Teabags. Served:
In a teapot.
Tea: Average. Food: Excellent. Service:
Average. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This tea room certainly has the charm and
character tea enthusiasts seek out and is certainly
"updated" enough to please a younger adult crowd. While my mother and
I are usually a bit disappointed by many of the scones served
at tea rooms and B and B's, the scones at the enchanted
cottage did not disappoint nor did the selection of generously
portioned desserts. A few areas needing development included
the temperature of the tea, which was not hot when served and
remedied only by adding hot water as well as the professionalism and friendliness of the staff. Our server, who I
also believe is the proprietor, appeared to have a cold, so that
might have explained her lack of enthusiasm. Overall, this was
a great experience wonderful for female bonding, and Walker is
certainly worth the visit. One caveat, this tea room is open
seasonally, so call before you make the trip.
Would you go back? Hope so, but we don't live nearby.
Reviewer: a pleased tea enthusiast
10/08 Add
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Visited:
July, 2007. Meal: Dessert tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served:
In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Good. Service: Good. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We love to come each year on our
shopping-in-town-day. The Enchanted Cottage is set up in a
beautiful old white-picket-fence cottage and we enjoy the ambience
and decor. It does get a bit hot in the summer, but one can sit on
the front porch. We've enjoyed lunch here too and are never
disappointed.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Susie 4/08 Add
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Avalon
Tearoom & Pastry Shoppe,
White Bear Lake, MN
Visited:
February, 2010. Meal: Theme tea. Type of tea:
??. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I took my Aunt to the Valentine Tea. It was so
lovely. We enjoyed the different teas and the food
was wonderful. They had the tea room decorated so pretty. My Aunt
had such a wonderful time.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: MJ & Sharon
2/10 Add
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Visited:
November, 2008. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I had my future daughter-in-law's Bridal Tea and it
was wonderful! They decorated the room so pretty, the food
was fantastic, and the staff was so professional and
accommodating. The bride was overwhelmed. I love this Tea
Shoppe and come here often to sip tea and read. This is my
favorite Tea Shop! Please take time to visit. The owners Becky
& Jan are wonderful.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Mary Jo 8/09 Add
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Visited:
August, 2009. Meal: Smoothie/latte. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I enjoy coming to the Avalon Tea Room at least
twice a month. I love to sit by myself have lunch and read. The
owners and staff are excellent and so down to earth. The food
is great. Everything from Salads to Quiche. I am having a Bridal
Tea in August for my future daughter-in-law and part of the
reason is because of the wonder kindness of the owners and
staff. My future daughter-in-law requested Avalon Tea
Room for her Bridal Tea. It is very special to both of us.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Mary Jo 8/09 Add
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Visited:
March, 2009. Meal: Other meal. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is our favorite tea shop
in the St. Paul/Mpls. area. We come here almost
every week and enjoy one of the wonderful
lunches--usually quiche, scone, fruit cup and add
a dessert at the end. They have a wonderful
selection of loose-leaf teas (over 80). All the
staff are a joy to talk with and really make
everyone feel at home. The quiches and salads are
great and the desserts to die for, especially the
raspberry cake. Can't recommend it highly enough.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Casey and Bob/Roseville
3/09 Add
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Visited:
March, 2008. Meal: Dessert tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served:
In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I love to come in on a whim for a pot of tea and
dessert. Jan and Becky are wonderful. I've come here regular
since the shop opened and have never been disappointed. The quiche and
sandwiches are great for lunch, and the multi-course teas are a
treat. I have always felt welcomed and pampered here.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Susie 4/08 Add
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Visited:
December, 2005. Reviewed: February, 2006.
Meal: Theme tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served:
In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is a favorite tea shoppe of our Red Hat
Group. We have never been disappointed. Best scones
and Devonshire Cream in Minnesota! The wonderful ladies at the Avalon have cooked up some marvelously
FUN theme tea events. We are going back for our March 06 tea, wearin' a bit of Green in honour of St.
Patty's Day. The Avalon is a cozy tearoom, beautifully
decorated, with delicious food, and the best wait staff
ever. They make YOU feel like royalty! PS. They have a lovely retail shoppe too!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Queen Hannah Add
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Visited:
September, 2004. Reviewed: October, 2004.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served:
In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I frequent this tea room when I
have a few extra minutes. Avalon tea room is a
quaint setting in a store front mall in old White
Bear Lake. The food is delicious and the service
is wonderful. It is the perfect place to bring
family and friends for a short visit. They offer
four varieties of theme teas that require
reservations. You can stop in for a cuppa or lunch
anytime.
Reviewer: Renee Add
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Visited:
April, 2004. Reviewed: April, 2004.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served:
In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My husband and I were visiting
Minnesota and this tea room was recommended to us.
The tea, scones, sandwiches and dessert was
delicious and it was a great way of celebrating my
birthday.
Reviewer: Cheryl Add
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McHattie's
Victorian Times Tea House, Woodbury, MN
Visited:
July, 2007. Reviewed: August, 2007.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served:
In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: What a wonderful experience! The
atmosphere was beautiful, full of antiques and tea
decorations. The food was artistically presented and
delicious. The scones were to die for! Real devonshire
cream was served! The tea was wonderful and my cup
was refilled numerous times. The service was great
... very prompt and courteous. Everything was fantastic!
Highly recommended to anyone who loves tea and tea
done properly!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Korla Add
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Visited:
February, 2006. Reviewed: February, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served:
In a teapot.
Tea: Poor. Food: Good. Service: Poor.
Appearance: Good.
Comments: We were disappointed with the $29.95
afternoon tea. The food was good, but not excellent. We
were served a licorice based tea, which was not to our
liking. When we asked for a different tea, we were
eventually accomodated, but it was served with tea
bags in the clear glass teapot. We had visited this tea
room before for their less expensive luncheon tea, which
was better. The wait service and the owner apparently
had an off day, and were not attending to their patrons
as we are normally accustomed to. We felt like we had
to beg to get our cream, sugar, more tea and water.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: Red Hat Royalties Add
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Visited:
December, 2005. Reviewed: January, 2006.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served:
In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Myself and nine other ladies enjoyed a
marvelous four course tea/lunch at McHattie's. Everything was done to
make it a memorable day! Hats off to McHattie's. Lady Ellen
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Lady Ellen Add
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Visited:
February, 2005. Reviewed: August, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served:
In a teapot.
Tea: Fair. Food: Good. Service: Fair.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I have been to this tea room twice. The
service was lackluster and unprofessional both times.
The menu is much too fussy and pretentious for a quiet
afternoon tea and I dislike the fact that they do not offer
a beautiful, simple traditional scone but rather have only
flavored scones that seem more like muffins and clash
with the delicous flavors of the lemon curd and cream. I
frequent tea rooms in the US and abroad and the best
keep it simple and delicious. Although I found rhe menu
inappropriate for an afternoon tea, I can't fault the quality
and preparation of the food, it was well-made and flavorful.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: Sunny D. Add
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Visited:
August, 2003. Reviewed: July, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served:
In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This place is fabulous. Former farmhouse I
think so the decor is just perfect for a tea shop. Service
is great, food is excellent. It's not the type of
place I'd go to if you are into 'shabby chic' kind of teas. This
place is a step up and a little more formal. I really like it
as an alternative to the more casual places. I've had tea
there 3 times with different friends and also went to a
Christmas tea that they hosted at the Como Conservatory this past Dec (2004).
Excellent, excellent, excellent.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Jane Add
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Visited:
November, 2003. Reviewed: November, 2004.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served:
In a teapot.
Tea: Good. Food: Fair. Service: Fair.
Appearance: Fair.
Comments: We took a group of seven
to this tea room and were disappointed. As I read
the other reviews, I wonder if we weren't at a
different establishment! There was no choice of
tea -- only a flavored "Christmas Spice"
or something along those lines. The tea and food
were most untraditional, and we thought the
service was awkward: when confronted with an
allergy to mushrooms, our server fumbled around
and offered no substitute or apology. The server
seemed to be an owner, not someone inexperienced
in service. Finally, after a trip to the kitchen,
she returned with, "I guess we could get you
something else." We felt as if we were
intruding on their day. Our server even made a
disparaging comment about my husband's kilt --
"What's the skirt for?" We had gone to
some trouble to dress up for the celebration of
two birthdays in the group and that seemed out of
line. In addition, we found it most distracting
that everything in sight had a price tag on it --
art, cups, beaded candle shades, silver. It was
like having tea at a tag sale! I suppose I should
have another go, but the whole experience left a
bad taste in my mouth.
Reviewer: Lady Perian Add
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Visited:
October, 2004. Reviewed: October, 2004.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent.
Service: Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: McHattie's is by far the
most elegant tea room that I have visited. It is
located in the first original homestead in
Woodbury. The house was built in1844. The original
post office established in 1870 is there to visit
as well as the magnificent bar built in1904. You
need reservations. The menu is fantastic and very
filling. Starting with scones and Devonshire
cream. Continuing with a seasonal starter of soup
or something of the season. The third course is an
entrée selection in which you have three entrées
to choose from. I have the asparagus and gruyère
quiche. It was the best quiche I ever had. My
guest ordered the pan seared pork tenderloin with
apple sauté, celery root mash and dried fruit
sauce. You then round off your four course tea
with the dessert of the day. It was so filling.
What a heavenly place to sit back and enjoy the
moments of a simpler but elegant life. I would
recommend this tea room to every one.
Reviewer: Renee Add
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Visited:
January, 2003
Meal: Brunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags.
Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent.
Service: Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: It was a wonderful
brunch, starting with the scones and Devonshire
cream, to the dessert. Everything was done to
perfection! The service was impeccable, the
ambiance was wonderful (and the house beautifully
decorated for the holidays), and our brunch/lunch
was some of the best food I've every tasted! I'm
an Anglophile and a fan of the Victorian era, so I
was definitely in my element. Wonderful way to
spend a Saturday with my sisters!
Reviewer: Su from St. Louis Park, MN
Add your review
Visited:
October, 2000
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent.
Service: Good. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I had sooo much fun!! The
food was great, the servers were wonderful, the
house was beautiful!! The tea house was in a
little old Victorian house in three little rooms
on the main floor. The tea was wonderful, the food
was magnificent!!!! The chef even came out and
talked with us about the food. I had a great
time!!!!!!
Reviewer: frosty11 Add
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