Tea Reviews: Utah

Tea-Licious, Layton, UT

Visited: April, 2008.  Meal: Just a cuppa. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teacup.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: n/a. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: thought I was in tea heaven with all the different types of teas! will go back again soon!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: tatifish 4/08 Add your review  

The Beehive Tea Room and Wedding Library, Salt Lake City, UT

Visited: October, 2008.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Good. Service: Good.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I thought the shop was very nicely decorated. The tea was tastey, they were out of two of the one's my party wanted. The sandwhich's and desert's complimented each other very well. They tasted fresh and were well prepared. I would have liked to see our waitress a little more often but she was very nice in explaining things to us (it was out first time) and we felt no pressure to hurry or leave right away. All in all, very good time.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Stephanie  11/08 Add your review  

Visited: May, 2008.  Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Average.  Food: Fair. Service: Poor.  Appearance: Fair.
Comments: The worst service I have ever had in my life keeps getting worse! I have been going to this tea shop since it opened and since about 2005 it has been on a sharp downward decline. The employees are horrible and act like it is your priveledge to even be in their presence. Because it IS! If you can find someone at the counter to take your order it is a rarity. My friends and I were regulars and we have been slowly all refusing to go there as the service gets worse. What you order is different. A months ago I order a salad and got a nice big piece of bread that was fancy. Then they changed to normal bread. Then they stopped serving bread and when I asked for a slice the girl rudely said ,"Bread never comes with this!." I should know, I have ordered it for 3 years!
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: veronica 5/08 Add your review  

Visited: October, 2007.  Reviewed: September, 2007.
Meal: Cream tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Good. Service: Fair.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: Visited this tea room about 2:00 PM. One has to order from the front counter, the blackboard menu is on the wall and pay in advance. Afternoon Tea must have advance reservations, so I ordered ala carte. The hazelnut tea was excellent, served in a teapot. The finger sandwiches were triangular made fresh--4 cucumber with herb cream cheese and two with a spinach/artichoke/parmesan mixer that, I believe, comes from Costco. The current scones were excellent, clotted cream is extra charge, the raspberry jam was delicious. All was served on Fiesta type dishes, except for the cup and saucer, by a young girl with a sweet personality. I would have appreciated a fork and napkin. The library and the study are very atmospheric. The rest was rather eclectic and non-descript. Overall, it was good, but not memorable.
Would you go back? Maybe.
Reviewer: Melinda Add your review  

Visited: June, 2004.  Reviewed: September, 2004.
Meal: Cream tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Good. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I liked this place, it had a wonderful retro, jazzy atmosphere. The waitress was cute wearing a black skirt with hot pink tennis shoes. The lavender tea and the lemon scones were delicious. I also ordered a tea sandwich sampler to go.  The sandwiches were generous with the filling so a half order would be plenty for one person. There are wedding related books and magazines for the bride who needs a one stop source of information for her big day. Very nice, I enjoyed the experience.
Reviewer: MaryMouse Add your review  

Visited: July, 2004.  Reviewed: July, 2004.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is my kind of place: small, intimate, and delicious, light food. I had chocolate mint decaf tea and it was delicious. We were there for lunch, but we ordered tea sandwiches, scones, and soup. All were delicious, especially the scones -- they were the best scones I've ever had. They had clotted cream and jam for the scones. The service was cheerful and friendly and the decor was delightful. They were wonderfully tolerant of my rambunctious two-year old niece. I am definitely going back there with some other friends, to share the experience with them.
Reviewer: Alice transplanted from Illinois Add your review

Elizabeth's English Bakery & Tea Shop, Salt Lake City, UT

Under new ownership as of June, 2010. The reviews below reflect the previous ownership.

Visited: February, 2009.  Meal: Cream tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: What an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon visiting with a friend. Since they didn't have Afternoon Tea we made our own by adding the cucumber sandwich, a small lemon curd tart, and a custard tart. We never though we would eat it all but the tea -- Irish Breakfast -- was so divine we stayed on and on and finished everything.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Elizabeth 3/09 Add your review  

Visited: March, 2008.  Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We thouroughly enjoyed our Black Vanilla Tea accompanied by rich cream and sugar. The pastries and bakegoods were very traditional of an English tea house. This new dive takes you to another world!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: beckyros 3/08 Add your review    

Grand America Hotel, Salt Lake City, UT

Visited: January, 2005.  Reviewed: February, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Excellent. Service: Fair.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is the second time I’ve visited this tea room. The first time was
before the Olympics when the hotel was just opening. The service was exquisite, with
delicious food and generous servings. The setting is wonderful in an open drawing room off the lobby, with either a harpist or pianist. It’s relaxing just sitting there enjoying the music. I wish the experience was better the second time. Our server disappeared between courses, never to be seen. She never checked whether we needed more tea, and when we asked, she just poured hot water into the pots, which of course was dreadful. The sandwiches, although tasty, were dried out and we were given only 3 quarters, so less than one regular sandwich. The scones were good, with wonderful Devon cream. We were able to choose 3 desserts from the heavy cart that the server laboriously pushed to our table. The server acted like she was doing us a favor by serving us. The hotel is so gorgeous, it’s a shame the service and food have slipped.
Would you go back? Maybe.
Reviewer: Gardyloo Add your review  

Visited: January, 2003
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Poor.  Food: Poor. Service: Poor.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The first time I attended tea at Grand America everything was wonderful with the exception of the snooty service. The second time, they had placed a limit on the number of sandwiches, scones, and pastries. We were allowed three sandwiches, all of which were dried out as if they had been refrigerated overnight without any plastic wrap. The scones were the size of quarters! The pastries were over sweet and looked as if they were old or had been setting the the tray too long. The service was unfriendly and often unavailable. It was over priced at $18.00 for the experience. Too bad this tea service went downhill. 
Reviewer: Stonediva Add your review   

Tea Grotto, Salt Lake City, UT

Visited: April, 2009.  Meal: Dessert tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I went there last week with a group of 9 women and had a great time. The staff were extremely nice & knowledgeable of their products. I will definitely return to the Tea Grotto. The tea, humus & brie were delicious.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: sandy_hallett 4/09  Add your review  

Visited: November, 2005.  Reviewed: November, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is a great place!! I love the relaxing atmosphere and the meditation room was the best. I absolutely love the Sweet Flower Tea that is an absolute must try! I go here all the time and the chocolate crossants are soooo good. MMmmmm makes me want to go there just thinking about it. Go there and I promise you won't be disappointed!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Dreamgirl  Add your review  

Visited: March, 2005.  Reviewed: April, 2005.
Meal: Just a cuppa. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Good. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is a wonderful relaxing tea room. It feels good to be in their space. They had a huge selection of loose leaf teas from around the world. The staff were very well educated and taught me a lot I didn't know about tea. They have two samples available everyday for anyone to try for free. I even bought some bulk to take home after I stayed for two hours sipping my Houjicha tea and reading. They even gave me a second steeping for free!! They had sandwiches, burritos, and pastry's. This was a wonderful experience and nice break in my day.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Jane  Add your review  

Protea Cottage, West Jordan, UT

Visited: November, 2007.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Wow! Best Afternoon Tea! Better than the Biltmore in LA!! It is a must in SLC! The tea parlor was elegant and homey I wanted to stay all day. The teas were the best quality. Homemade scones and lemon curd ... Wow!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Melissa 2/08  Add your review  

Visited: November, 2007.  Meal: Cream tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: On a recent visit to Salt Lake City, I had the pleasure of visiting this truly charming tea shop. The tea was brewed correctly, the scones were delicious, and the owner of the shop, Shandre Dovale was very welcoming and knowledgeable. What a find! This is a real gem, and I look forward to my next visit.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Jo Hopkins 2/08  Add your review  

Visited: October, 2006.  Reviewed: November, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The most charming Tea Room I have ever been to, (and I have been all over the world). What a treat to find in Utah!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: World Traveller Tea Toer  Add your review  

Visited: May, 2006.  Reviewed: June, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This charming little tea room set in the picturesque Gardner Village, was a delightful treat for my granddaughter and I. We received excellent service and a wonderful selection of teas to go with our delicious Afternoon Tea. Freshly baked scones brought back memories of my childhood vacations in England. What a treat! A weekly visit is a must to relax and unwind while listening to the soft parlour music of yester-year.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Tea-toting Grandma  Add your review