A Southern Belle's Tea Room Apex, NC

Visited: December, 2011.  Meal: Private childrens party. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I recently attended a friends childs birthday party and enjoyed the atmosphere of the tea room. The owner was very good with the children and very friendly also. The service was great!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!.
Reviewer: truckrambler 12/11  Add your review     

The Village Tea Room (Chelsea's/The Village Tea Room), Asheville, NC

Visited: April, 2008.  Meal: Lunch . Type of tea: Iced tea. Served: In a glass.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I have visited this shop for many years and it is a favorite of mine to take my clients, especially out of town visitors who want the true atmosphere of Asheville. I have had everything on the menu and I have never had a bad meal and it continues to be my first choice especially if I want it to be a memorable experience. Also they have very nice little gifts and are very helpful in helping decide the best choice for the occasion you are needing it for. I highly recommend this cafe.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!.
Reviewer: mark jordan 5/08  Add your review    

Visited: March, 2008.  Meal: Retail only. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: At home.
Tea: ?.  Food: n/a.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I love tea. all things tea. and have come to adore Chelsea's. The Staff are wonderful when i go there shopping. I never have time to sit and have a cuppa so i do it at home. But when i do go i always have my young daughter with me.. and she looks at the pretty things as she calls them the staff have never treated her as if she shouldnt be there. Seeing as i am trying to help her know the nice things in life, this to me is wonderful.. I would go to Chelsea's for this reason alone and do.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!.
Reviewer: Gretchen and Lilly Caraway. Morganton 4/08  Add your review    

Visited: December, 2006.  Reviewed: September, 2007.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Fair.  Food: Fair.  Service: Poor.  Appearance: Fair.
Comments: I was excited to go to this recommended tea room only to be disappointed in its atmosphere, service and savories. The selection is limited to afternoon tea, the room was crowded with little room with which to maneuver. The locals love the little cafe, feeling that it is quaint in their area. However, those who make regular treks to tea rooms will indeed be disappointed.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: Priscilla  Add your review    

Visited: July, 2007.  Reviewed: July, 2007.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Located in the Biltmore Village, this tearoom was wonderful! Bright and airy atmosphere, excellent tea and food, and all for a very low price. I definitely recommend this experience for one and all.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Thomas (Hillsborough, NC)  Add your review    

Visited: January, 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: As a resident of Asheville, I've established a tradition of treating my visiting houseguests to afternoon tea at Chelsea's. There's no better way to end a day of shopping in the village than with their melt in your mouth scones topped with their wonderful Devonshire Cream! My friends always stock up on their apricot tea too! We love to shop both gift shops, finding unique items and gourmet foods everytime we visit! 
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Mrs. R.T. Gallaher  Add your review    

Visited: September, 2004.  Reviewed: September, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Good.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: My daughter and I visited on Labor Day weekend and had a very nice time. The food was very good and we loved the fresh fruit and cheese board. The raspberry honey mustard sauce was wonderful. It seemed to be very busy with two gift shops at each end of the tearoom. The teacups were very plain compared to the other severing pieces, but the food was excellent. The waitperson was very friendly and answered all needs. I loved the old homes this tearoom is housed in and they have a wonderful selection of gifts and savories to buy and take home.  
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Visited: July, 2004.  Reviewed: August, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My mom and I try to go to Chelsea's at least once a summer for lunch.  This was our first time for afternoon tea, and what a treat it was! We sat outside on the patio and drank one pot before our tea tray arrived. One tray was more than enough for the both of us. The food was very tasty as was the tea. However, the tea was served in mugs rather than teacups and we had to ask for lemon and sugar (bags). The tea selection was rather slim, but we thoroughly enjoyed the apricot tea we ordered.
Reviewer: Claroo  Add your review    

Visited: March, 2004.  Reviewed: April, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Living in Asheville, this has become the tea room I base all others on, it is so excellent! They have a very friendly and knowledgeable staff, and a love of preparing and presenting teas. I always enjoy the afternoon tea ... in any season. Tea plate is varied seasonally due to availability of fresh foods.
Reviewer: Sarah  Add your review    

Visited: February, 2003
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: What a great little tea room ... I have been several times and enjoyed the non-rushed service and atmosphere and delicious food/tea. Very enjoyable. The adjoining gift shop is just as wonderful too. 
Reviewer: Elizabeth Costanzo  Add your review    

Visited: July, 2000
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: In addition to enjoying numerous cups of Earl Grey, we sampled both main options: the cheese board, with three types of cheeses, fruits, and bread; and the Afternoon Tea Plate, which contained three finger sandwiches, an herb biscuit, two forkfuls of quiche, a scone with Devonshire cream and jam, a slice of cake (lemon curd), a chocolate covered cherry, a butter cookie, a heart-shaped shortbread cookie, a pecan cookie, two nougat cookies, and a small bowl of trifle. The trifle was the best I have ever had in my life. I give it a 4.5 out of 5 star rating. (The adjoining gift shop is name Chelsea's.)
Reviewer: Adriaenne McMahand  Add your review   

Visited: October, 2002
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Another fabulous tea room and gift shop. I have been three times now, and look forward to another return trip. Wonderful teas and meal.
Reviewer: Elizabeth Costanzo, NC Add your review   

Visited: February, 2003
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Chelsea's is a great place to go for tea. It is very quaint and the staff is very knowledgeable about tea. There are also two gift shops that you can browse through. The food is delicious!
Reviewer: hauserk1@rjrt.com Add your review    

Green Gables Tea Room at the Kindred Spirit, Beaufort, NC

Visited: May, 2010.  Meal: Cream tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Libby Liles takes you to the tea room where you choose the tea to be brewed. The 2 cup teapot full of Pumpkin Pie Spice tea was brewed perfectly, and the blueberry scone with choice of curds delicious.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Janet 6/10  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: Very Vintage!!!! The cat siting in the window outside was so cute. Food was great and tea was fine grade and very well prepared. Great value for what you get. Scones are the best. Cheese straws and cake are super too!!! Very nice, owner very knowledgeable. Fudge is the best I have ever had!!!!!!!!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Jeremy from Boston 2/08  Add your review 

Calabash Garden Tea Room, Calabash, NC

Visited: November, 2011.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I took my 91 year old Mom to the Calabash Garden Tea Room on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011. Cathy and Bridget were so welcoming to us. The Ultimate Tea that we experienced was just that, the ultimate experience! We had a delightful time and made a wonderful memory! I highly recommend that you visit this Tea Garden!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Julie Smith 11/11  Add your review 

Visited: July, 2009.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I always take my out-of town visitors for "The Ultimate Tea" which never fails to ultimately impress them. Everyone gets to select their own tea in their own teapot (of course we share though). The three tier serving dish with sandwiches, scones and desserts is garnished with fresh flowers and tastes as supurb as it looks. Tea accessories abound here and the room decor is a wonderful relaxed setting and we girls always have the most delightful teatime.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Mary - Ocean Isle Beach 7/09  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 brought my girlfriend Joann who was visiting me from New York City here for her birthday, along with my daughter, Amber, and everything was fabulous. Joann has been to many teas rooms in NYC and said that this was the "BEST" she had ever been to.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Linda Ladrick 2/09  Add your review 

Visited: August, 2008.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Such A Wonderful & Feminine Outing with my 2 sisters. We loved loved loved it all and enjoyed all our 3 teas and delicious asst tea sandwiches and desserts. Best I've ever encountered. My sister n law, Hope is a local and goes weekly and is always carrying new taste testers! I can only dream to have my very own tea room with the food/ambiance as great as theirs! I can still taste it!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Deborah Taylor-Rocky Mount, NC 8/08  Add your review  

The Umstead Hotel, Cary, NC

Visited: May, 2010.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Sorry, don't know. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Average.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My mother, sister, and I went here as an extravagant treat! We all got different varieties of tea and each of us enjoyed what we selected. I got the Darjeeling, which was wonderful! The food was very elegant and unusual. On one of the sandwiches the bread tasted dry or stale, but all the other food was great! We especially enjoyed the peanut butter candy pie. The atmosphere was nice and there was even a harpist playing while we were there. The only downside was that the service was very slow. They would bring something out and then not come back for quite awhile. For the price you pay to have the tea you would think that the server would be more attentive. Overall we had a nice time!
Would you go back? Maybe.
Reviewer: Kate 6/10  Add your review  

Visited: June, 2008.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Average.  Food: Average. Service: Average.  Appearance: Average.
Comments: I have had afternoon tea here twice, and both times I've been disappointed. The service was inattentive, and the servers lack basic tea knowledge. The manager didn't know how to decaf the tea for a pregnant guest. [Please note that the "decaf" method referred to here -- steeping tea for 30-60 seconds, pouring off the infusion, then re-steeping the same tea -- does NOT work. This is an urban legend. If you cannot tolerate caffeine for any reason, please do not rely on this method, which removes no more than 10% of caffeine. The only way to be sure that you are not consuming caffeine is to avoid true tea (Camellia sinensis). - Editor, TeaGuide]  The atmosphere is very contemporary, not dainty at all, and china is not even used. Food was unusual, and flavors were too overpowering for a proper afternoon tea. None of my guests cared for the food. Not worth the steep price.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: kzwahr  10/08  Add your review      

The Carolina Inn, Chapel Hill, NC

Visited: August, 2007.  Reviewed: August, 2007.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This was the third time that we've been to this tearoom and the best experience to date. The tea selection is wonderful and they use all loose-leaf in individual teapots. The open-faced sandwiches were delicious (salmon, yellow tomato with basil, and thinly sliced cucumber with cream cheese). The other items were also extremely tasty, especially the mango jellied squares and the chocolate dipped strawberries. And the scones were also some of the best that I've ever had. We enjoyed currant and raisin scones, as well as cheese and rosemary scones. Everything was absolutely fantastic! I highly recommend this establishment to one and all.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Thomas of Hillsborough, NC  Add your review    

La-Tea-Da's, Charlotte, NC

Visited: April, 2004.  Reviewed: May, 2004.
Meal: Supper (high tea). Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This catering company hosts a regular lunch and dinner service, with afternoon tea by reservation. A unique idea that is extremely bustling but the staff is excellent making you feel at ease. All twelve of us less very happy and relaxed! We enjoyed a lovely evening.
Reviewer: L. Nix  Add your review   

Visited: May, 2002
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Fair.
Comments: We visited La-Tea-Da's for a "Traditional Tea" at $12.95 + 18% gratuity (their literature states this is added for groups of six, but it was added for our group of two). This tea includes: cucumber sandwiches (cut out in the shape of a teapot), butterscotch scones (WONDERFUL -- these can be bought to carry out) with lemon curd, fresh fruit, assortment of pastries. Also available is a "High Tea" at $16.95, which adds puff pastries filled with cheese and seafood. The food is delicious. The setting is a Victorian house. The entrance is not too appealing (carry out counter, etc.), but the dining room is attractive, and the tables are lovely. La-Tea-Da's encourages "young lady parties," and we applaud this idea. However, while we were having tea, another table consisted of two young women and two young girls (about 8). The girls did not sit still, but wandered about and made noise the entire time, rather distracting to the atmosphere.
Tea is served Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 3.30 to 5pm. Reservations are required, and a credit card number must be given to hold a reservation. While we thought the food was excellent and attractively served, we felt less than welcomed, both on the phone making the reservation and when we arrived in person. We had the sense that they prefer "parties" than mere groups of two.
Reviewer: Vicki and Diane  Add your review   

Visited: October, 2001
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Good.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is a wonderful shop. I have enjoyed every visit. So much so that my wedding reception was catered by the shop and its staff. The food is always outstanding and the teas are delicious.
Reviewer: Kortni  Add your review   

Visited: October, 2002.  Reviewed: February, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Poor.  Food: Fair. Service: Good.  Appearance: Poor.
Comments: The food was prepared in advance ... wrapped completely in plastic when it was served to us on tiered servers. Tea was lukewarm. We had to ask for water to be reheated. Atmosphere was not good either. There were five of us and we were all disappointed.
Reviewer: kluvst  Add your review       

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, Durham, NC

Visited: June, 2005.  Reviewed: August, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Good.  Appearance: Fair.
Comments: The tea and the food at the Washington Duke Inn were wonderful. The tea selection was large and varied. The food was plentiful and quite delicious. The scones were the best that I’ve had in a tea-room. However, the experience was marred by the location of our table in relation to the bar. Individuals at the bar were loud and obnoxious and it was a constant distraction. Hopefully, next time our table will be located where serenity reigns supreme, and we won’t be subject to the bar noise.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Thomas Add your review   

Visited: October, 2004.  Reviewed: November, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Excellent. Service: Good.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I was attending a conference in Chapel Hill and found this to be the closest place to have tea. The room is lovely; it is the Inn's dining room. They serve loose tea in a teapot and by the end of the pot it is very bitter. There needs to be a way to remove the grounds after the tea is brewed. I was served tea sandwiches, fruit, and sweets on a tiered tray. Then 45 minutes later I was brought a tray of two different kinds of warm scones, clotted cream, lemon curd, and jam. Most of the party at another table had left before their scones because there was such a long interval and they didn't even realize they were included. An interesting way of serving tea! But, I would go back.
Reviewer: Patsy Add your review   

Visited: June, 2004.  Reviewed: July, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is one of the best tea experiences I have ever had. The Inn is very elegant and the service has been consistently excellent. They serve a nice selection of Taylor's of Harrogate loose-leaf teas. The food is both delicious and delightfully dainty. The cranberry and chocolate chip scones were some of the best scones I have ever had. The only minor flaws I can find are the clumsy tea cosies they use and the lack of tongs for the sugar cubes. I highly recommend the Washington and Duke Inn for a memorable tea. 
Reviewer: Amanda Chamberlain Add your review 

De' Tours in Elizabeth City, Elizabeth City, NC

Visited: January, 2009.  Meal: Private Red Hat party. Type of tea: Pyramid teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Wonderful day spent in Historic Elizabeth City. It was truly an experience to be served an elegant tea in a restored historic home. The tour was enlighting.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: attacklife2002 4/09 Add your review 

McDuff's Tea Room, Fayetteville, NC

Visited: November, 2010. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Tearoom has new owners. Excellent tea and food. Very friendly. They are adding a teabar. I'm going back this week when I visit my daughter again. Straight from the airport.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Linda 3/11 Add your review 

Visited: October, 2006.  Reviewed: September, 2007.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Good. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: McDuff's is located in the heart of historic downtown Fayetteville near the Market Place and the courthouse. The Afternoon Tea is much more substantial than its North Carolina peers. The service is superb. The shop next door is filled to the rafters with everything that a tea lover could possibly desire; take an entire afaternoon so that you are able to look through all the inventory. McDuff's caters to the lunch crowd who enjoy gourmet sandwiches and other superb delicacies! A must visit when you are in Fayetteville, for both lunch and Afternoon Tea.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: priscilla.a.mondt Add your review   

Lexington Tea House, Lexington, NC
(Formerly Carolina Coffee and Tea & The Spot for Tea Parties in Greensboro, NC)

Visited: August, 2009.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Good.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: The food was really good and we enjoyed our tea on the sun porch. I'm excited there is such a great tea room 40 minutes from my home.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Kaye from King  8/09 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: We have met now at The Spot for Tea Parties for the last 3 months on Saturday afternoons from 2:00:4:00 and we enjoy it so much, it is a nice respite. I have heard nothing but praise from our ladies for our monthly teas. We find The Spot for Tea to be both accommodating and willing to meet the needs of our group. Ruth works with us on our monthly themes and changes the menu from month to month at her discretion, and its always good. The scones are ever so delicious. The room is lovely, complete with a fireplace and a lovely water fountain. Its just a wonderful relaxing atmosphere where we are treated special by our hosts. We have been to other tea shops and this by far is our favorite place with our ladies group. Grays Chapel United Methodist Church Tea for Your Soul
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Carole Yow 2/09 Add your review   

O. Henry Hotel, Greensboro, NC

Visited: August, 2009.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: O Henry has a new menu and it is a welcome change. The food was very tasty and different tea fare, not boring for sure!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: kluvst  8/09  Add your review   

Visited: May, 2008.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We enjoyed our afternoon tea in the warm, inviting lobby of the O. Henry Hotel. Chris, our waiter, was gracious and attentive to our every need. Our afternoon tea consisted of a delectable array of tea sandwiches, scones, and chocolate truffles. To complement the meal we sipped piping hot cups of English Breakfast tea. All food is freshly prepared on the premises. The chicken salad was the best we had ever tasted!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Diane A. 5/08 Add your review   

Visited: December, 2007.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Wonderful experience! The tea selection was varied and the tea was brewed to perfection. The food items were delicious and quite plentiful. The scones were extremely good. Great atmosphere and service. I highly recommend this tea experience to one and all!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Thomas of Hillsborough, NC 1/08 Add your review   

Visited: March, 2005.  Reviewed: October, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is my favorite way to celebrate any occasion, but we usually save it for birthdays. The atmosphere is elegant, somewhat cozy, and comfortable. I only wish they had afternoon tea on Saturdays because it is sometimes problematic to take time off of work.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: ssbeach Add your review   

Visited: January, 2005.  Reviewed: January, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: A very cozy afternoon tea in a beautiful historic hotel. Garden service in the summer is very quaint as well. There could be improvements on the type of tea offered. Twinings teabags are
selected and brewed in a teapot delivered to your table with the traditional afternoon finger foods. I would have liked a more exotic selection of teas. Overall a wonderful experience that I enjoy with friends almost weekly.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: MLH Add your review   

The Secret Tearoom, Greensboro, NC

Visited: January, 2012.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Cute little store-front with light and airy atmosphere. Tea was loose-leaf put into oversized teabag and removed after steeping. "Different" selection of teas (not the usual finds), but varied and good. 3-tier food items were all good and varied. Overall a truly great tea experience.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Thomas of Hillsborough, NC 1/12 Add your review 

Visited: April, 2008.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I took my Mother there as part of her 80th Birthday Celebration. We were served by one of the owners who gave us great suggestions for teas to try. The chicken salad sandwiches were wonderful! A month later, my mother took her social club there and they all loved it. I plan to return each time I visit Greensboro!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Annette H. 10/08 Add your review 

Visited: July, 2007.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The atmosphere is relaxing, the food well above average, the staff have a wide knowledge of the different teas and are helpful in making a choice. In wanting to try the tea room experience I did a lot of research of what was available in the area and, on paper, their value was the best. But actually being there the value was even higher for my travel time and money to go. I've taken friends in casual attire for a quick bite and other occasions as an adult dress up tea party and both were a delight. Just wish the location wasn't nearly an hour from home.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Emily & Ms. Joy  2/08 Add your review 

Visited: May, 2007.  Reviewed: June, 2007.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My daughter and I have experienced the pleasures of lunch and high [sic] tea numerous times. But on Mother's Day, our family of 7 came together for Brunch. After an auto accident with a family member, (all OK,) the staff stayed open late so we could still celebrate the day. So gracious and delightful every visit!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Mama Dot Add your review 

Visited: May, 2007.  Reviewed: May, 2007.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My first visit to The Secret Tea Room was earlier in the year as a special treat for my mother's birthday celebration. We had planned a trip to Greensboro and found the tea room on www.teaguide.net. We fell in love with the food, the setting, the staff, everything. It seems the owners have taken great care to make it a devine pleasure to visit and the chef's menu is unmatched in quality and taste. Now our we drive to Greensboro each month (1.5 hours) just to sit in the front window, and enjoy all the Secret Garden Tea Room has to offer! I look forward to my next visit and can't wait to bring my (J.T.L.)friends. 
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Rindy K 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: Enjoyed a lovely tea with three friends the week before Christmas. They took great care in steeping our teas per our request of just 3 min. for the Darjeeling...best scones I've tasted, except for my own! Will certainly go back again and again. 
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: NC Tea Lady Add your review 

Acasia's Tipsy Teapot, Greenville, NC

Visited: June, 2008.  Meal: Other. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We wennt to the Sunday brunch for Father's day. The English tea was delicious as was the fruit tea we ordered. The food was fantastic.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Melba  11/08 Add your review 

Duncan Hill Inn Tea Room, Kannapolis, NC

Visited: November, 2011.  Meal: Other. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is a tea room at which I've enjoyed Afternoon Tea many times. Today I visited for their yearly Open House. This is one of the loveliest tea rooms - it is very small and is cozily tucked in a corner of a wonderfully rennovated farmhouse (where the owners, David and Vickie actually live.) There is also a single-family bed and breakfast in the upstairs of the home (hence the "Inn" in the name.) Vickie and David are the most amazing hosts and make you feel at home (in their home) immediately. The house is warm, cozy and very inviting, the food is fabulous, and the love and care with which you are treated is enough to make you want to stay a long, long time. I go as often as I can - for me it is a happy hiding place from my hectic life. I enthusiastcally recommend this to anyone!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Melinda Doster 11/11 Add your review    

The Pegg House Tea Room, Kernersville, NC

Visited: August, 2009.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We came here on August 19, 2009 for my daughter's annual "birthday tea." This was the first time we had visited the Pegg House, and we couldn't have been more pleased. We found the new owner, Ruth Shaw, to be a very sweet, kind, and gracious host. We couldn't have asked for better service. Any and all our needs were met very promptly. The ambiance of the old house was very charming, as well. We will definitely be going back at some point in the future. Thank you, Ruth, for making our afternoon so very special!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: L. Moore  8/09 Add your review  

Visited: April, 2008.  Meal: ??. Type of tea: Iced tea. Served: In a glass.
Tea: Good.  Food: Good. Service: Fair.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We had the Chicken Pie w/Apple Salad, this was very good and unique. Small portions. We also had flavored ice tea that was, also, very good. We ordered 1 scone w/devon cream for $3.00 for dessert. The scone was just fair. The real problem was all related to service. My friend called ahead and booked reservations for 4 people. This was a birthday lunch & I drove a very long distance to get there. The person who answered phone did not tell her the policy of having to reserve their Pegg House Tea ahead, which was, of course, what we came to a tea house for!! How can they stay in business when they don't tell you that! Therefore, we had limited options. The waitress was not friendly or helpful. Of course, she wasn't an owner, so what did it matter to her? We still had a great time as we believe in making the best out of anything. Could have played lovely music & improved on service and would have been memorable.
Would you go back? Hope so, but we don't live nearby.
Reviewer: Carol 5/08 Add your review  

Visited: June, 2005.  Reviewed: June, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Fair.  Food: Good. Service: Good.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This was a lovely tea room, although I did find areas that need improvment. Although I had made reservations, and got there on time, there was no one out front to greet me, and after five minutes I popped my head in the kitchen to let them know I was there. Tea was served warm, but not piping hot, with teabags in a teapot. The full tea was a feast with four different sandwiches, scones, sweets and fresh fruit. Everything was delicious although I did not try the bought cookies that were included. Instead, I purchased the dessert of the day (a fruit tart) that was excellent! The price for the full tea was less than I was used to so I didn't feel guilty about purchasing the fruit tart. If in the area, I will go back again! 
Would you go back? Hope so, but we don't live nearby.
Reviewer: Claroo Add your review

SweeTea's Bakery & Tea Room, Monroe, NC

Visited: June, 2010.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We had a wonderful afternoon Tea. The staff was excellent in helping us to choose a different loose tea for each course. The tea itself was served in china tea cups and pots covered in a lovely tea cozy. All the plates and utensils were compostable and biodegradable (made from corn) but attractive. I'm all for Eco-friendly. First course was a choice of sandwiches including turkey salad on house made butter croissant, savory ham salad on the house honey wheat as well as other choices. The scone course was a dressed house made scone that had layers of buttery richness split and topped with raspberry preserves of a fine quality and house made clotted cream. Earl Grey Cream Tea was served with the sandwich course, Floral Jasmine with the scone course and the cake course (which included choices of chocolate, or carrot cake) was ended with a fine chamomile. The family that owns SweeTea's was just lovely and an enjoyable afternoon was had by all. Call to reserve.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Lady Michelle 6/10   Add your review  

Visited: March, 2009.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We were looking for a new place for Tea. We live in Charlotte. SweeTea's is lovely with cozy comfy upholstered chairs and sofa as well as several dining suite. The baking aromas are so tantalizing. Hospitality abounds. Marie Fish and family make all the delicious pastries, scones breads, and desserts right in the back bakery kitchen. They served us a 4 course afternoon tea; Savory-Puff pastry quiche, Dressed Scones w/ raspberry sauce and clotted cream, the cake was chocolate ganache petit fours and a big teapot shaped sugar cookie finished everything off. We first chose Earl Grey Cream Tea, then Day Dream tea that's hand blended.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Michelle & Mindy Charlotte, NC 3/09   Add your review    

Lady Bedford's Tea Parlour, Pinehurst, NC

Visited: November, 2011.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Each time we visit Lady Bedford's is a wonderful experience. The tea choices are extensive and varied. The wait staff is knowledgeable and will gladly answer your questions in regards to the tea and delicious food. New teas are always being added.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: NJ visitors 1/12   Add your review  

Visited: June, 2009.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Just got back from a ladies day out at Lady Bedfords with my mom and my daughters. Great halfway point between Raleigh and Charlotte! This parlour is a must-visit. Tea, food, and service is all outstanding. We will certainly return. This is a new favorite of ours.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Angela 6/09   Add your review  

Visited: August, 2008.  Meal: Cream tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I have visited several tea rooms in the past. But, this was truly a wonderful tea parlour experience to the fullest. Everything has been planned to the smallest detail to add to the charm and warmth of your surroundings. The food was delicious, filling, but not heavy. It was what one would expect from a true tea parlour...!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Cassie/p.n.c. 8/08   Add your review    

Timeless Tea, Roanoke Rapids, NC

Visited: July, 2006.  Reviewed: March, 2007.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I have visited tea rooms in England and Ireland and found Timeless Tea to be as restful and enjoyable as any of those. The service was quick, but quiet and unobtrusive. The food was beautifully presented and very good. I selected the Earl Grey and it was very tasty with a good proportion of oil of bergamot. The dishes were lovely and I regret that I did not have the time to browse thru the items they had for sale. Price was superb!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Jo Ellen Add your review  

Visited: January, 2007.  Reviewed: January, 2007.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: As soon as we walked in this tearoom, we said Wow. It was just so nice.. the atmostphere the food and the service, also the tables were set so lovely. On a scale of 1 to 10..a 10+! We are already planning another visit we were so impressed. Absolutely loved it!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Amber Bowman Add your review  

Visited: January, 2007.  Reviewed: January, 2007.
Meal: Afternoon 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 both fell in love with everything about this tearoom. Top marks for everything, from the quality of the wonderful service to the professional presentation of it all. It was just lovely. We can't wait to go back and take more friends and family and let them in on "our little discovery".
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Kathy Bowman Add your review  

Visited: November, 2006.  Reviewed: December, 2006.
Meal: Cream tea. Type of tea: Pyramid teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Timeless Tea ranks up to and in some cases is a better Formal English Tea than any we have  ever experienced.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Wick&Vicki Add your review  

Visited: October, 2006.  Reviewed: October, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: It was a truly relaxing, enjoyable meal. I can't wait to go back!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Chris Add your review    

Ruby Rose Tea Room, Stoneville, NC

Visited: October, 2010.  Meal: Other. Type of tea: Sorry, don't know. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I took a friend for her birthday and we were both delighted with this charming Victorian tearoom. The rooms are beautifully decorated to help you step back in time to a simpler more relaxed era. The food and tea were of the finest quality and the homemade dessert was absolutely delectable. The server and owners of the tearoom were very warm and personable. A tour of the house and gift shop completed this heartwarming experience.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Carol Lyles 11/10  Add your review  

Visited: June, 2010.  Meal: Other. Type of tea: Iced tea. Served: In a glass.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The Ruby Rose Tea Room is an experience in which all Tea Rooms lovers should partake. It is Stoneville, NC's greatest surprise. The exquisite presentation of tea service is only second to the marvelous flavors. The gorgeous Victorian era decor that surrounds you as delicious chilled blackberry tea in a goblet is served on a hot summer day takes you to another place in time long ago. One must experience the Ruby Rose Tea Room to truly appreciate.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: D.Garner 6/10  Add your review  

Visited: May, 2010.  Meal: Private adults' party. Type of tea: Iced tea. Served: In a glass.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: There were a variety of snadwiches (1/2) with soup or choice of salad and a cup of fruit. At the start we were served a tempting sample of bread that they sell by the loaf. Tea was also a choice, sweet, unsweet or flavored, or hot tea by the cup. Strawberry cake or cheese cake were the choices for dessert. We were a group of 19 ladies and we all loved the food, tea choices and the dessert. I had the turtle cheese cake with two sauces ... I savored every bite. Everyone was very pleased with everything and we are anxious to return. Be sure to have a reservation, even early in the week. People had to be turned away today.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: GiGi in Kernersville 5/10  Add your review  

Visited: July, 2009.  Meal: Other. Type of tea: Iced tea. Served: In a glass.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The tea & food was excellent. The service was great. The house is so beautiful. It's warm & inviting and decorated beautifully. I didn't want to leave.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Sarah Crisco  2/10  Add your review  

Visited: July, 2009.  Meal: Other. Type of tea: Iced tea. Served: In a glass.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Today was my first visit to the tea room, and I cannot state adequately what a beautiful place it is, how attentive the service was, and how refreshing the tea was to my guest and me. The details of each Victorian room are museum-quality and thoughtfully executed. The owner-chef definitely has the eye for ambiance and the taste buds to deliver first rate tea. Southern charm abounds at the Ruby Red. 
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Martha Eakes  7/09  Add your review  

Visited: January, 2009.  Meal: Theme tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: A group us drove from Greensboro and I was blown away at such a darling place. The house was just beautiful, it was if we had stepped back in time. The staff were very friendly and made such a fuss over us. The basil chicken salad was some of the best I have ever had. You must visit this tearoom. My friends and I have visted alot of Tearooms in the past and we all agreed this one was our favorite by far. We will be returning soon.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Joyce Sanders 1/09  Add your review  

Visited: November, 2008.  Meal: Just a cuppa. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: n/a. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We visited this quaint Victorian tea house on a cold gray December morning. We had a pot of peppermint tea for three of us. We visited the gift shop. The house was darling, very clean and decorated for the holidays. they served a wide variety of bulk tea in serving sized for 1, 3 or 6. A pot for 6 gave us enough to each have 2 cups. It was hot on arrival, and hot at he bottom of the pot. The service was excellent. Our witress was knowledgeable about the teas being served. she offered us wonderful sounding food. Regrettably, we had just eaten breakfas a short whil before. We had a pleasant, relaxing experience, that braced us for goig back out in the cold and  damp.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Tea4Three 11/08 Add your review    

Old English Tea Room & Gift Shoppe, Wake Forest, NC

Visited: February, 2010. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: What an pleasantly unique experience. A wide vaiety of frest made foods and scones. Larve variety of teas. Fireplace so embracing on a snowy miserable day. Such a relaxing atmosphere.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Joseph Masterson 2/10 Add your review   

Visited: May, 2004.  Reviewed: July, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: What a delightful tea room and gift shop. The tea was outstanding ... as was the food.
Reviewer: Elizabeth Costanzo Add your review   

Visited: January, 2004.  Reviewed: February, 2004.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The Olde English Tea Room, located close to Southeastern Seminary, is a delightful respite. The chicken pecan salad on croissant is delicious!
Reviewer: Pat R Add your review   

Visited: November, 2003
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I have been to this tea room several times. I have really enjoyed myself on each visit. The food is wonderful! They have a great selection of teas and tea accessories. They also have a cute gift shop in the basement. I love going there.
Reviewer: Rachel A. Add your review   

Sheffield's Tea Room, Wallace, NC

Visited: August, 2005.  September, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Well worth the short trip from Wilmington. The service was wonderful as was the selection of teas and delicious food. The tearoom is beautiful, would prefer not to have wheels on chairs however. Definitely plan to visit again and recommend to anyone wanting a quiet, restful, restorative afternoon tea experience. 
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Wilmington Tea Room Visitor Add your review    

Visited: November, 2003
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is a beautiful, elegant, and delightful tea room that you must visit if traveling I-40 (between Raleigh and Wilmington). The food and tea are just outstanding, as is the gift room. If wanting to go for a full afternoon tea, call ahead and make a reservation ... you will not be disappointed.
Reviewer: Elizabeth Costanzo Add your review    

The Wilmington Tea Room, Wilmington, NC
(Under new ownership as of May, 2008)

Visited: May, 2009.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is the sort of experience you would have if Lily Pulitzer and Marjorie M. Post hosted a tea in the Hamptons. Great Atlantic vibe without being to "beachy". Hardwood floors, french doors, white furniture and a river walk view. Nifty. Service is attentive and friendly, but not intrusive. Tea (there is an impressive list) arrives in an infuser with a timer so that you can remove the leaves from the pot at exactly the right moment. Food is scrumptious and plentiful from the Please-stop-me-from-licking-the-bowl seafood bisque to the sweets. OK, the blueberry scone is shortbread-like, sweet and served with sweetened cream which may make purists frown. I enjoyed it too much to care.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Maggie 5/09 Add your review 

Visited: September, 2008.  Meal: Other. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I LOVED IT!!! Cannot wait to go back. I am thrilled that there is a place for the tea-lover in Wilmington. The staff was very friendly. The ambiance was wonderful...very relaxing looking out on the river. Truly a pleasure.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Lisa from Wilmington  10/08 Add your review 

Visited: May, 2008.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I did not realize the Wilmington Tea Room had been taken over by a new owner until my visit last week. Expect wonderful changes! My mother and I were greeted by a very friendly staff and seated, even without a reservation (previously a requirement). The food was excellent, everything fresh and delicious. The new owner made time to stop and ask us how we were doing, even though we could tell she was swamped. New atmosphere - wonderful experience! I had been wary in the past, but I'll be back often.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Shelby 6/08 Add your review 

Visited: April, 2008.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: A group of 6 of us came to celebrate my birthday and it was a very pleasing experience. The Tea and food was wonderful.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: C.A. Chauncey 5/08 Add your review    

Visited: August, 2007.  Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Iced tea. Served: In a glass.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We visited this tea room for lunch. It is located on the waterfront of Wilmington, in an old building. It was quaint, clean, charming, the iced tea was very good, refreshing; and the array of goodies on our tray for lunch, was absolutely delicious! We couldn't eat all of them, so we took them back to our hotel room for a snack later, ummm!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Sue B. 4/08 Add your review    

Visited: July, 2005.  Reviewed: May, 2006.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Poor.  Appearance: Fair.
Comments: We were greeted by a sweet girl (wearing flip flops..ugh!) who also was our server. Although the interior of this tearoom was charming, it was a beautiful Spring day and we asked to be seated outside, overlooking the water. The awning was not unfurled and we (the guests!) had to move our table to the sparce shade under the eave of the building. The fountain was not operating. No flowers or centerpiece of any kind on the table. They made no effort to match the outside area to the charm of the inside. Another table of guests (also stuffed under the eave) asked them to crank open the awning, which after 10 minutes they did, and cranked it only 6"! Why? The food was very good,  although small portions. We had to ask twice for silverware and lemon slices. After asking for napkins, we received 2 tiny squares. It was a week-day, with a moderate crowd, so I don't understand the lack of attention to even the most basic details. All-in-all, a charming place that needs much better management! 
Would you go back? Maybe
Reviewer: Donna Add your review    

Visited: February, 2006.  Reviewed: February, 2006.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Good.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: The food was excellent tasting, fresh, and thought it didn't appear bountiful it was more than enough to fill my Fiancee and I up with some to spare. Prices are reasonable, and the selection of teas is pretty good. After leaving I was inspired to make my own Scones, Lemon Curd, and Devonshire Cream.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Brian J Add your review    

Visited: July, 2005.  Reviewed: February, 2006.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I have visited the Wilmington Tea Room 3 times in the past year. Each time was a beautiful experience. I entertained my Sister and other family members there for her 73rd Birthday. We all wore hats and nice dresses. What fun! Then I returned with my two granddaughters (ages 5 and 8). They were dressed in fancy little dresses and learned how to drink tea properly, etc. The staff was so helpful and patient in showing the girls the proper way to enjoy a real tea  party! Every young lady should experience a tea room. My granddaughters want to return now for their individual birthdays. And we shall!!Wonderful Place!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Clara Hodges, Wilmington, N.C. Add your review    

Visited: August, 2005.  Reviewed: September, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Good.  Service: Good.  Appearance: Fair.
Comments: Have visited twice, very nice. Would prefer not to have the piano, or at least volume should be turned down--distracting. Seafood bisque is very good.  Nice place to get away for a quiet time and cup of tea.
Would you go back? Maybe.
Reviewer: Wilmington Tea Room Visitor Add your review    

Visited: June, 2005.  Reviewed: July, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My mother in law and I are delighted to have a tea house in historic downtown Wilmington. Dana the "Tea Mistress" made us feel right at home and although busy took the time to "chat" with us. The food was wonderful, alot of thought went into the menu.. The tea house was very tastefully decorated and an added delight is the baby grand player piano which added just the right musical atomsphere for our dining pleasure. We will most definately be regulars here. All he best to Dana and her staff.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: purplelady Add your review    

Visited: June, 2005.  Reviewed: June, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Good. Service: Good.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: I was meeting a friend for afternoon tea, I arrived early and was greeted by 2 women in flip plops/open sandles...can they do that in the food service industry? Anyway, my friend arrived and we were seated in the back of the tea room (we were the ONLY 2 customers in the place!) and we asked to be seated at another table...a bit closer to the water and away from where the staff was working by the kitchen. Our request was refused. We were told the other table (for two) was reserved. So we stayed put. When the other couple arrived, they did not like the location, so they were re-located! It was strange that we could not relocate in an EMPTY room. This was an hour before closing, and they did not have any other reservations OR customers the whole time we were there. Anyway,  m friend had to ask for another tea cup because the tea stains had not been cleaned out of her cup. This can and SHOULD be done with a mild clorox & soap solution each time the cups are washed...for home and commercial use. The tea we ordered arrived and we were left to time and strain our own tea. The sandwiches were good. We had to ask for forks which were needed for the fruit. The blueberry scone was very tiny and a bit dry. There was piano music playing wich sounded like someone was practicing on it...it was disjointed, nd not enjoyable at all. This is the only Tea Room in Wilmington. However I doubt that I will return...I'll drive 30 miles to a great one in Wallace...which is still open, despite the rumor to the contrary.
Would you go back? Maybe.
Reviewer: Elizabeth Costanzo Add your review    

Visited: May, 2005.  Reviewed: June, 2005.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I absolutely loved my first tea room experience. Everything about it was excellent. From the decor to the scones...it was all wonderful. I am planning a bridal luncheon there for a friend and her family from out of town and cannot wait! It is the perfect place for any special event or just a cuppa!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Jody S; Carolina Beach, NC Add your review    

Angelina's Teas, Winston-Salem, NC

Visited: March, 2007.  Reviewed: July, 2007.
Meal: Retail only. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: n/a.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: n/a.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The owner really knows about tea. He's really nice and very helpful. We usually buy tea leaves to make tea at home. The store carries more kinds of tea than I ever knew existed and sells a variety of packaged snacks and biscuits to compliment your tea. The owner also occasionally teaches tea classes, which are really worth checking into, if you are a tea lover. I highly recommend this shop.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: lialewis Add your review   

Ruthie's Tea Room at Sweeties, Winston-Salem, NC

Visited: November, 2007.  Meal: Private adults party. Type of tea: Pyramid teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: One of the most charming little shoppes I have visited in quite some time. The owner and her staff gracious and delightful. The food and pastries of the highest quality and the table set with beautiful china .... no detail left unattended to ... this was a truly enjoyable experience.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Julie M 5/08 Add your review