The Tea Cup Tea Room, Brandon, FL 

Visited: July, 2008.  Meal: Other meal. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I think this tea room is absolutely beautiful. I have started going there a couple of times per month, it's my "down time" to get away from the office at lunch. They are always very pleasant and the food is fabulous! I would recommend to anyone.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Suzy 7/08 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: My mother and I had a fantastic experience at The Tea Cup, and didn't find the tea room to be anything like what was described in the last reviewer's comments. We enjoyed the apricot peach tea, as well as the kiwi strawberry tea. I highly recommend both. We also had what I believe was called the Secret Garden Du Jour, which includes the daily selection of salad, soup, sandwich, and dessert. Their chicken salad sandwich is to die for, as well as their homemade creamy parmesan dressing that I selected for the salad. They have a selection of at least 5 different homemade dressings. Oh, and we also LOVED the chicken artichoke brie soup ... and how could I forget the scones (strawberry white chocolate)!?! Everyone was friendly and the service was impeccable. It's great to have another tea room in this area. Now, we have two wonderful tea rooms to choose from in the Brandon area that are both fantastic in their own unique way (The Tea Cup & Victorian Grace).
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Karen 3/08 Add your review 

Visited: February, 2008.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I went with four other friends this past Saturday for a birthday celebration. We had an absolutely wonderful time. We have been to several tea houses in the Tampa area and this is one of the best. The decor, the gift shop, the food, the service -- all of it was first rate. We will definitely make a return visit.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Debbie 3/08 Add your review 

Visited: February, 2008.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Average. Service: Poor.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: Friendly/pretty tr (tea room). Lavender-lemon tea/scones good-stops there. Highest price in area little food. No soup/salad to start, 2 other trs offer for less $. 1 scone, most trs 2 scones. Chkn salad sand. ok, 2 other sand. small, dessert-3 bites $18. Mom got sandwich nice size & cream tea, her scones =3, she got 3 scones/order with curd/cream. I got 1 scone no curd. Wanted to split childs tea between girls(age 2&3). Would not allow them($14ea) Got them quiche to split. Got cup of soup never came was billed for. Quiche came with scone which girls do not like, asked if I could get cup of soup instead said no. Asked if I could get extra order of fruit instead, said yes. Quiche wedge 2 1/2" wide, 1/2" deep they had to split, was $12! Fruit that was a double order=6 thin peach slices & 4 strawberries. They ate my chckn sand. & desserts. Total $30+ still hungry. 1 person working 3 rooms. People waiting at register. Felt rushed, had to find waitress to pay.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: JEP 3/08 Add your review 

Théine, Coral Gables, FL 

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: The finest tea in Miami area. The teas are outstanding and the scones are the best I have had in the U.S. The jams are all homemade and the tuna melt sandwich is truly an experience. If you are serious about tea, then this is the place for you.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Patricia Add your review 

Let's Have Tea, Davie, FL 

Visited: October, 2008.  Meal: Private adults party. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I recently had my daughters Bridal Shower at the above Tea Room and the event was flawless. From the Quiche, finger sandwiches, fresh fruit to the Deserts and shortbread. The homemade scones and fresh clotted cream were to die for. The atmosphere and attentive staff went hand in hand and I would highly recomend this Tea Room. The authenticity of the British Staff made us feel like we were in England. We had so much fun dressing up with their hats, beads and boer's.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Mmoso1 10/08  Add your review

Moffat's Cup of Tea, Dunedin, FL 

Visited: February, 2008.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We just got home a wonderful afternoon at Moffat's, We went for my mom's birthday my three aunts and myself, the tearooms is quaint and our waitress-Kendra was superb, all the food from the crab bisque to the pastries was wonderful. I'm from New Jersey but my mom and aunts live down here and Moffat's will definately be a place to visit again. Thank you for making my mom's birthday tea so wonderful.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: kath  2/08  Add your review

Visited: May, 2007.  Reviewed: May, 2007.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I can't say it enough ... cute, cute, cute!!!! What a treasure Moffat's has become to me. This has been my fifth visit and it still amazes me that the food and tea and atmosphere just keep getting better and better. The Proprieter is a lovely person. She makes you feel right at home...so relaxing and calm. I can't wait to go again! A must for any tea lover;)
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Lilibeth Grayson Add your review

Visited: January, 2007.  Reviewed: February, 2007.
Meal: Private party. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We had my sister's Bridal Shower here. I don't think I can describe in words how fabulous the entire day was. All the tables were dressed with lines and napkins, china from England, "rea" silverware. The frest flowers graced the room and ballon trees were tastful and very festive. The food was presented in a beautiful manner and the the chicken salad and crab puffs, YUMMY!!! The tea selection was grand. The owner made sure EVERY detail was covered and we all enjoyed ourselves emensely. Thank you just isn't enough to say about this day for us and the bride felt very special. You are the best in hospitality, the best!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Tomya and friends Add your review

Visited: December, 2006.  Reviewed: February, 2007.
Meal: Red Hat event. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Hospitality PLUS!!!!! What a delightful experience ... the tea was lovely and plentiful. The pots never got cold and the cups were never empty. The chicken salad was to die for and the pastries, fresh and delicious. The proprieter was warm and friendly, she mde us all feel like "Queen Bees". You dod not want to miss this one ladies!!!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: The Mariner Red Hats Add your review

Visited: January, 2007.  Reviewed: February, 2007.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Absolutetly wonderful experience. The food was fresh and plentiful and Imight say the presentation was out of this world. But my favorite part of the luncheon was the tea itself. We were able to choose several different ones, it was almost like a "tea tasting". Terrific choice and a must for any te lover.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Tabaitha G. Add your review

Riverside Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, FL 

Visited: February, 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 charming hotel which has been remodeled. Tea is served in front of one of the two fireplaces in the hotel lobby. The service is excellent and the atmosphere (except for the chairs) is cozy. The food is good but the desserts are wonderful. There were scones and cream with homemade jam/preserves, a variety of pasties to choose from, and chocolate covered strawberries. The sandwiches included egg salad, smoked salmon and cream cheese, ham and cheese, and creamed cheese with cucumbers and herbs. The tea was delicious (berry flavored). We enjoyed the 3.30pm tea and would recommend it to others.
Reviewer: Hope Starkman, MD Add your review 

Tea at Lily's, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Visited: September, 2007.  Reviewed: September, 2007.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Poor.  Service: Poor.  Appearance: Fair.
Comments: 21/2 hours for High [sic] tea,for 2 consisted of 2 crousants @poor chicken salad & i slice of turkey. Dessert was the best of the tea.Only 2 selections of tea.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: Violet Weres  Add your review  

Visited: November, 2006.  Reviewed: November, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: The food and service were excellent. A gentlemen, wearing a chef's outfit, came out and greeted me and asked how my food tasted. My high [sic] tea started with a tomato basil soup with bread and butter. Then followed by two sandwiches, a scone with delicious jam, and a baked apple with carmel sauce that was amazing. Everything was fresh and homemade. Thank you Gloria!!! I had a wonderful time  and plan to return very soon.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Molly and me  Add your review   

Grand Floridian Lounge Walt Disney World, Buena Vista/Orlando, FL

Visited: January, 2007.  Reviewed: September, 2007.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: As a former cast member, I visited the tea room about once a week May 2006-January 2007. It was my weekly splurge. The teas are fantastic. In the last part of 2006 they switched tea vendors. I was apprehensive as I always enjoyed the old Garden View  Blend, but the new teas are even better than the old. The tea sandwiches are excellent and include a traditional cucumber and watercress, egg salad, chicken salad, pear and gorgonzola, shrimp salad, and an onion tartlet. The scones are wonderful and the devon cream is to die for! The service has always been excellent, I have never had a disappointing experience. If you have the time, I highly recommend it.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Jessi  Add your review   

Visited: May, 2007.  Reviewed: August, 2007.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: What an excellent opportunity to escape the rush of the parks and find peace and tranquility over a good cup of tea and goodies. The atmosphere is relaxed, yet very elegant. The tea selection is very varied and of the highest quality. And the food is absolutely delicious! I highly recommend this establishment to all who enjoy the "afternoon tea" experience!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: tea4thomas  Add your review   

Visited: November, 2006.  Reviewed: November, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Good.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I found the food and tea to be excellent. The surroundings and view wonderful, but the service was a little slow because we shared our server with a large party. The servers were all very friendly and very knowledgeable.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Tammy  Add your review   

Visited: August, 2005.  Reviewed: August, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: this was the best ever!! ... we have waited a year to go back and try this at the "floridian" hotel ... will definitely do it again next trip to Disney .. worth the money .. their scones are the best we have ever had anywhere and would love to find more or have the receipe if at all possible
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: taffy  Add your review   

Visited: June, 2004.  Reviewed: August, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Fair.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Four Red Hat chapters recently visited the tea room and found it to be a lovely place. We were from different areas in and around Orlando and some of us had been to a tea room before and some had not. The settings, dishes, and whole presentation were beautiful; however, we were a late afternoon seating and felt like we were being rushed to leave. The servers (with the exception of one), although pleasant, left us with the feeling we were intruding. We would have appreciated a more lengthy visiting time with each other since some of us drove quite a distance. Also, we made our reservations six weeks out. Communication in the reservation process was lengthy and a little uncommunicative. Hard to reach them and return phone calls. Notice: With large groups, a deposit is required.
Reviewer: Queen Mudder Di  Add your review   

Visited: January, 2004.  Reviewed: January, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Good.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I've visited the Grand Floridian for afternoon tea several times in the past two decades, and it is one of the premier tea experiences in this country. No wonder Bruce Richardson of Elmwood Inn fame has included it in his book, Great Tea Rooms of North America. What makes this tea room so spectacular is its setting. I've never seen a more beautiful setting to enjoy a leisurely, gracious afternoon tea.
Tea is served in the Garden View lounge, which not surprisingly overlooks the beautifully landscaped gardens and lakeside setting of this grand Victorian hotel. The hotel is a favorite of brides, and it's not unusual to see a wedding party posing for photographs during your afternoon tea. Service is impeccable, with servers dressed in tasteful Victorian attire of pale pink, gray, and white. Oftentimes, music from the lobby's piano or harp adds to the exquisite ambiance. Tea is served in fine English bone china, with several tea selections from Harney & Sons. There is also a wide assortment of menu selections, from à la carte to full teas, including the Grand Tea (sandwiches, scones, and pastries or trifle), the Prince Edward tea (duck terrine, pâté, Stilton cheese, etc.) and a Sally Lunn tea (with Sally Lunn rolls in place of scones.) There's even a children's tea featuring chocolate milk with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I had the Grand Tea, without the sparkling wine which is included, and enjoyed all three courses. Seven tea sandwiches are served: salmon, watercress, egg, chicken salad, onion tartlet, Stilton and pear, and prosciutto-wrapped pâté with pistachio nuts. All were good, though the bread was a bit stale and the fillings were rather thinly spread. But the second and third courses are wonderful: the scone and jam tart, followed by a selection of two pastries from their pastry tray. The pastries in particular are exquisite ... gorgeous swan-shaped cream puffs, diminutive chocolate éclairs, and yummy cheesecake, carrot cake, mocha mousse, or key lime tart selections. If I were rating just the second and third courses, I would classify the food as "excellent." But the tea sandwiches, though quite abundant in quantity, simply lack the quality to be judged excellent.
All in all, a fabulous tea service ... one not to be missed while in the Orlando area. And quite a different, unexpected experience from the sights and sounds of the Disney World theme parks.
Reviewer: hsv tea lover  Add your review    

Visited: September, 2003
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We have just returned from Florida and have successfully dodged storms and "done" Disney World. My favorite part of the trip?? Afternoon tea at the Garden View! It was an oasis of peace in the midst of our most physically grueling vacation ever! The tea room is in the Grand Floridian Resort, which has a Victorian theme. The waitresses had long dresses, aprons, and caps, and nearby a man played lovely music on a grand piano. My dad and I had the Buckingham Palace Tea, which was $17.50 USD per person. We had plenty of food, which included finger sandwiches with salmon mousse, grilled pear and cheese, cucumber/cream cheese, watercress/cream cheese, and chicken salad. There was also an onion tart, jam tart, and a scone that was the most delicious I've ever had! They use a pretty standard recipe, which I got to take, But the difference is that they put the scones into a steam chafing dish and they get deliciously soft and moist. It was amazing! There was also Devonshire cream and jam, followed by a choice of pastries or strawberries and cream. We chose a chocolate éclair, and a strawberry éclair made in the shape of a swan. All the food was beautifully made and presented. Our tea was a special blend by Harney & Sons, made just for the Garden View. The tea was great so I got a tin to take home as it isn't in the Harney catalog. After an hour and a half of bliss, we hopped a boat to take us back to the Magic Kingdom. For me, though, this break for afternoon tea WAS the magic!
Reviewer: Bonnie Reynolds  Add your review   

Visited: January, 2003
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: What a lovely change of pace from the usual tempo of WDW. My mother and I dropped in without priority seating reservations on a Tuesday late in January. Disney frowns upon no PS reservations most times of the year. Anyway, we had the Tea for Two. Each of us was allowed to choose our own tea. I had the house blend tea which was very good. My biggest complaint was that we were told all the teas were to brew at least five minutes. By the end of the pot, which was three cups, my tea was quite bitter. The food was excellent. My mother really enjoyed the English Trifle that was served for dessert. The best fun was watching the four-year old girl who came in to have the Peter Rabbit Tea with her Daddy. The next best fun was watching my mother try not to fall between the cracks of the cushions on the divan on which she was sitting. Try the chairs unless you are agile.
Reviewer: Ellie  Add your review   

Visited: August, 2002
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Fair.  Food: Good.  Service: Good.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I have visited this tea room several times and I am always disappointed. The atmosphere is beautiful, which is why I enjoy going. The loose tea they serve always tends have tea leaves floating in the tea after it has been strained through the tea strainer and is not the most tasteful. I ordered raspberry last time and did not find it that tasteful. The scones are very small, nothing special, served with a very small amount of Devonshire cream. The tea sandwiches are okay, nothing unusual. The strawberries and whipped cream were the best! The service was okay. There is much room for improvement in the food and tea so that they would equal the atmosphere of this beautiful hotel.
Reviewer: Ellen Hensley  Add your review   

Visited: October 2001
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Excellent Harney & Sons loose tea is served here with perfection. Harney even blends a tea especially for them! The food and service are equally excellent. Our first visit to the Grand Floridian Lounge is what started our love of tea!
Reviewer: Todd and Jill in Maryland  Add your review  . 

Visited: January, 1999
Tea: Good.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I have been to tea here at least a half dozen times -- I always go there when i visit Disney World, and since I am originally from Orlando, that is quite often. The decor is very quaint, the service is typical Disney -- they wait on you hand and foot. The food is as gorgeous as it is delicious. I LOVE this tea room -- and the flowers are always fabulous.
Reviewer: daisydesign@aol.com  Add your review  . 

Visited: January, 1999
Tea: Good.  Food: Good.  Service: Good.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: The afternoon tea at the hotel is available to adults; the public is invited. Servers are dressed in uniforms that give a pleasant old-time feeling to this colorful tea. A quiet place to enjoy an hour; sometimes music can be heard from the orchestra outside in the lobby.
Reviewer: teacoffeegirl@yahoo.com  Add your review  

Chai House Tea Co., Jacksonville, FL

Visited: November, 2005.  Reviewed: November, 2005.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a mug.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Good.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The Fiesta Black Bean Salad was very good. My friend tried the Chai Latte (her first time trying Chai) and enjoyed it. Our server wasn't very knowledgable, but they haven't been open for very long.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: bethrebholz  Add your review    

Teapots & Treasures Café, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Visited: April, 2001
Meal: None, just a cuppa. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: What a pleasure! The owners are special women, very friendly and welcoming and make you feel right at home. I love that everything is for sale, so the décor is always fresh. Not only is the décor fresh, but the desserts and tea are as well. True hospitality!
Reviewer: Renee  Add your review 

Magnolia Tea Co., Leesburg, FL

Visited: April, 2006. Reviewed: April, 2006.
Meal: Private party. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Great ambiance! Loved it. Attended a bridal shower and everything was perfect! Small sandwiches, scones, pastries, fruit, and tea were all served and we had a wonderful time!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Jaimie  Add your review  

Visited: February, 2006. Reviewed: February, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: What an unexpected surprise finding this "GEM" located within a mall. Very well done-not too frilly and male friendly also. Location was easy to find. The toffee scones were scrumptuous as well as the tray of mini-desserts. The tea was properly steeped, hot, and always filled. The tea accoutrements and tablesetting was very attractive. Also the gift shop had a wonderful collection of things to purchase as well as current tea magazines. The experience at this tearoom was the grand finale to our trip to the mid-Florida. Thank you for sharing your tea talents with others.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: JOY  Add your review 

Mrs. Tea's Garden, Lutz, FL

Visited: March, 2008.  Meal: Private adults' party. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is a lovely tea room. My daughter and I have tried many, many tea rooms prior to going to Mrs. Tea. Kelly, the owner, was very accommodating to my food allergy and very sweet. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was very unique. We left stuffed to our fill and plan to return in a couple of weeks during spring break. Thank you ladies!!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Teri 3/08  Add your review  

Visited: February, 2008.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Love this tea room. Visited many in the area and this is one of the top two. Food is great, always and filling, great prices very worth it. Fun for kids, dress up hats provided. Excellent Rose tea. Quiche wonderful and chicken salad crescent wonderful. The salad at the start is a nice touch. Desserts very yummy and teapot shortbread cookie airbrushed pinkish with colorful icing flowers on it beautiful. The tea room itself with the mural is so beautiful and relaxing, I wish I were there now. I frequent many tea rooms and am visiting the Tampa area now, have been there three times in February and plan to go at least one more time in March before I leave the area.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: JEP 3/08  Add your review  

Visited: March, 2006.  Reviewed: March, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teacup.
Tea: Good.  Food: Good. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: The tea room itself is painted with country-side murals and is decorated in a garden theme. Comparing it to other tea rooms I have been to, I would say that it needs some 'softening'...something to make it more 'homey'. The tables and chairs are metal and not very comfortable. The tea was good...they offer some unusual tea flavors, we tried a wine infused tea and a chocolate tea...the wine infused was very good (we weren't impressed with the chocolate). The sandwiches were good, we had chicken salad, cucumber, and asparagus. The scones and Devonshire cream were tasty. The desserts were ok...Service was excellent. They have a cute little section for children's tea parties and a menu just for them. This tea room needs something more to set it apart.
Would you go back? Maybe.
Reviewer: Sandy  Add your review  

Visited: February, 2006.  Reviewed: February, 2006.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teacup.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Everything about this tea room was wonderful. First was a spinach salad that was light and delicious. Next was a chicken salad, cucumber sandwiches. I am an extremely picky eater, the food was awesome. Then the scones with jam and chantilly cream, what a treat, they were delicious. I was able to get a photo of our event framed, take home tea set with mints, and a special cake with a tea charm. The visit was for my mother and it was the nicest experience that I had. We loved the murals, table settings, and adorable little extra things on the table. The owner was very sweet and wish her continued success, though she is already!! I would definitely recommend this place to any person including people within my cake decorating business. 
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Laurie & Barbara  Add your review  

Visited: January, 2006.  Reviewed: January, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is not a frilly place...it has a cute garden theme with hand painted murals of English countryside, garden chairs and tables and sweet accessories. My friend and I enjoyed a lovely tea, excellent food and the service was superb! The owner was gracious and and accommodating. We had a lovely time.
Would you go back? Hope so, but we don't live nearby.
Reviewer: Judy  Add your review  

British Pedlar, Mary Esther, FL
Shop moved to Fort Walton Beach as of early 2006; tea service discontinued.

Visited: June, 2002
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The British Pedlar is a delightful place to stop for a not-too-formal afternoon tea. The shop is decorated as a cottage in the Cotswolds; the proprietors, two British women, are very friendly. You may have a full afternoon tea ("Ritz Tea", $11.00) consisting of sandwiches, scones, and dessert; a partial afternoon tea ("Savoy Tea", $8.00), consisting of sandwiches and scones OR dessert; or a cream tea. We naturally chose the full tea! Sandwiches consisted of a choice of two from: egg salad (the best I've ever eaten!], salmon and cucumber, ham and tomato, cheese and pickle. For scones, you may have your choice of plain or raisin scone, served with double Devon cream and your choice of jams or lemon curd. End with your choice of desserts: strawberry tart, banana tart, chocolate profiterôles, or Victorian sponge cake. There are at least eight teas to choose from, both black and green. The sandwiches and desserts are superbly fresh, not prepared until you order. The teapot was refreshed regularly. Service was excellent and the proprietors very friendly. We felt that we had spent an afternoon in our beloved Britain.
Reviewer: Vicki & Virginia  Add your review  

Amate Tea Lounge, Miami, FL

Visited: November, 2007.  Meal: Theme tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: n/a. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: an oasis in the middle of the city! A life size sitting buddha greets you as you enter the zen garden area and WOW it continues. Yes it's outside but the swaying bamboo trees and zen environment is perfect for the mind body and soul. Thanks for joining our neighborhood. Can't wait to read my next novel there!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: iplangroup  11/7  Add your review  

Visited: June, 2007.  Reviewed: June, 2007.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I am not a tea drinker but my friends kept asking me to join them so I did, I figured they must have something for me other than tea BUT was I surprised, I love them! I tried the exotic mango, green tea with mango and yellow roses AMAZING! I had it with a Curry Chicken sandwich that was just as great. I had a Orange and spice scone that was out of this world, I am so glad my friends talked me into it. I can't wait to go and one last thing, while it is in Miami I felt as if I was in NY with the tiny little tea house and beautiful courtyard. I loved it.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Uruvela  Add your review 

The Garden Gate Tea Room and Gift Shop, Mount Dora, FL

Visited: May, 2005.  Reviewed: June, 2005.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My first visit to The Garden Gate Tea Room I took my mom and a close family friend in honor of my mother's birthday. This tea room is truly gorgeous and exquisite and the food is outstanding. Our server was extremely pleasant. Since then I have eaten there three more times and it's been a delightful and wonderful experience each time. This is truly one of my very favorite tearooms and I would dine there all the time if I lived closer. If you go and love Salmon, you must try their Salmon. It is so scrumptious.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Pam Blair  Add your review   

Visited: June, 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: Wonderful surroundings. Choice of inside or outside in a lovely garden. The food was excellent and generous. The tea and dessert delightful.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Raspberry Jamming Tea Red Hatters  Add your review   

Visited: November, 2003.  Reviewed: March, 2004.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The room, tea, food, and service were impeccable. Only the finest foods were served (I've NEVER seen peanut butter and jelly on their menu). One has only to try it to appreciate the service and atmosphere. We go back regularly even though it is 2-1/2 hours away.
Reviewer: Daniel and Teresa True  Add your review   

Visited: August, 2003
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is the ultimate in shabby-chic tea rooms. I have been there three times this summer alone. I cannot really complain about anything; it all was very pleasant. The only thing that was odd was if you wanted scones you had to tell them when you made reservations. I would highly recommend this tea room.
Reviewer: Debbie M  Add your review   

Visited: December, 2002
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Fair.  Food: Fair. Service: Fair.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: After talking to a friend (who had written a review for this tea room) I looked forward to my chance to take tea at this tearoom. I had eaten lunch there a few times, and was impressed by the atmosphere, food, and presentation (not the wait staff -- snobby). However, this is where the enjoyment ended. I tried making reservations for tea several times. Almost everyone I talked to on the phone or in person knew nothing about their teas -- not the prices, what they served ... nothing! They managed to lose my reservation the first time AND essentially called me a liar about making them, then tried to make me look as though I was ignorant of the customs of afternoon tea. They have one tea, which they call a "high" tea (actually an afternoon tea). When I called to make tea reservations, they put me down for lunch! I would say that the staff at this tea room is one of the big turn-offs for their snobbery, rudeness, and lack of knowledge about any goings-on in their own tea room.
The actual tea presentation, however, is absolutely beautiful, with a large three-tier tray loaded with goodies and garnished with fresh flowers. It looks amazing! It catches everyone's eyes in the room.
However, they must have changed their tea menu since my friend G. Armstrong went. A large number of the tea sandwiches were peanut butter and jelly, which to me is NOT acceptable for an adult tea. One of the other kinds was so unpalatable that no one at my table could eat them. There were many little dessert items on the tray that at first glance looked good (and were), but none of them were the homemade pastries they served in the shop! They were all cookies and candies bought at bulk food warehouses. There were no scones, which I asked about, since they were supposed to come with the tea. I was told that the chef no longer made them. Unbelievable. The tea was your basic grocery store bought tea, and the big kicker was that if you order tea à la carte you get your choice of flavors, but when you have "high" tea you get no choice! I paid more for that tea than anything else on their menu, and it had shoddier food and choices than if I just went in for lunch. I felt like I was getting the bargain basement deal. If you're looking for a good lunch, by all means go here. But if you want a nice tea, go down the street to the Windsor Rose Tea Room.
Reviewer: J. Harpster  Add your review   

Visited: June, 2002
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My mom and I just loved this beautiful place. We called ahead of time to make reservations for tea on our way to Mount Dora. The tea although bagged was good, and the food was fabulous. All sorts of interesting sandwiches from asparagus and egg cream on a marble bread to salmon and cream cheese. The cream puff was the best we have ever had. It was truly enough for four. Very affordably priced. Since it was June in Florida, we also had raspberry iced tea, which was light and refreshing. The décor is somewhat Shabby Chic/old Florida. 
The elegant yet inviting atmosphere and gracious service caused us to come back the next day for lunch. We did not want to leave Mount Dora without another visit. For lunch we had the blackened chicken salad (without chicken for me) with honey lime vinaigrette, cranberries, walnuts, feta cheese, and green apples. Fabulous! Really! And of course, for dessert, the cream puff! I also overheard others just raving about the carrot cake, but I had to have the cream puff again. Can you imagine, twice in two days? It was that good! We were slightly embarrassed (not really) to be back so soon. But after listening to the tables around we got the impression, we were not the only ones. 
In a word, we loved The Garden Gate. Our only two suggestions are to serve loose tea and offer scones à la carte. If you are in Mount Dora, don't miss this gem. And remember if you want tea, make reservations the day before. 
Reviewer: G. Armstrong  Add your review  

The Windsor Rose English Tea Room, Mount Dora, FL

Visited: July, 2008.  Meal: Afternoon tea.  Type of tea: Teabags.  Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Average.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We visit this tea room often and thoroughly enjoy ourselves each time. I like the "afternoon tea", or "high [sic] tea" experience, but I am picky (I don't eat a lot of processed flour so avoid the whiter flour scones and cake) and they are great about making adjustments to my order. Everyone else who goes with me is "normal" and they always enjoy the experience.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: flbirdy 7/08  Add your review  

Visited: April, 2008.  Meal: Lunch.  Type of tea: Teabags.  Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Last Saturday my cousin and I drove two and a half hours to go to the Windsor Rose English Tea Room and every mile was worth it! The atmosphere was charming, the food was delicious (especially the scones), and the service was superb. The highlight of the visit was meeting the owner of the shop - she stopped at our table a few times to share stories and listen to my cousin's trip to England. The entire experience was delightful - it was like visiting an old friend!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Edwina & Frances 4/08  Add your review  

Visited: February, 2008.  Meal: Afternoon tea.  Type of tea: Teabags.  Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: A friend and I recently went to this tearoom for afternoon tea. We ordered the Windsor Tea for Two ($30), peach tea and Taylor's vanilla tea. Both teas were delicious and the fact that they were served in teabags and not loose did not seem to pose a problem or a lack of flavor. The food was served on a two tier presentation and was probably more food (for a tea) than I've ever seen before. TWELVE tea sandwiches, 2 HUGE (HUGE!) scones, 4 pastries, and 2 HUGE slices of cake. I would have liked some fruit or something maybe not so "heavy" but overall it was delicious and filling and we took all the desserts home. The owner walked around and talked to guests and was a real pleasure! (And I usually don't pay much attention to that sort of thing.) It was a GREAT overall tea and I will go back many times.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Leslie 2/08  Add your review  

Visited: November, 2007.  Meal: Lunch.  Type of tea: Teabags.  Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The decor is lovely, but the food was even lovelier! The tea was delicious, and the quiche was phenomenal .. all served on beautiful china, but even better was the service: Sue, the lovely owner, stopped by our table to chat, and both she and our server were wonderful.
Would you go back? Hope so, but we don't live nearby.
Reviewer: Pringle347 1/08  Add your review    

Visited: May, 2006.  Reviewed: June, 2006.
Meal: Lunch.  Type of tea served: Loose leaf and teabags.  Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The Windsor Rose is a favorite tea room of ours in the United States. We have been faithful customers since 2003. Our "favorite" lunch time meals would be the Shepards Pie and the Cornish Pasty. Both delish in every way. The Devonshire Cream and lemon curd are excuisite as well. You will not be dissapointed in the food, service, atmosphere, or location for that matter. There are also several English food products and teas to purchase to take home with you. Highly recommended!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Tea Aficionado  Add your review    

Visited: February, 2006.  Reviewed: March, 2006.
Meal: Cream tea.  Type of tea served: Loose leaf and teabags.  Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is a step back to how English tea rooms should be, delightful service with knowledgeable servers, a fantastic selection of tea, food was expertly prepared and a brings one into a cream tea heavan. Even though, Sue who is the new manager and owner, has only been running the tea room since August of 2005 she has a guest appreciation and know's how to make everyone welcome and ensures that the quality of her tea room, and all it has to offer, meets with your needs and expectations. A delight and worth many future visits.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Richie Smith of Apopka, FL  Add your review    

Visited: January, 2006.  Reviewed: February, 2006.
Meal: Cream tea.  Type of tea served: Loose leaf and teabags.  Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The Windsor Rose was the best! Though not a Victorian theme, the atmosphere made you believe you were in the heart of London! The owner, Susan, greets everyone with the warmth of her British accent. She made us feel at home and even helped us celebrate our anniversary. The tea and the scones were the best ever. We went back two more times during our stay in Mt. Dora and can't wait to get back there again!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Daphni & Drew  Add your review    

Visited: May, 2004.  Reviewed: July, 2004.
Meal: Lunch.  Type of tea served: Loose leaf.  Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We dined for lunch here by mistake -- everything closes very early on Sundays in Mt. Dora! -- and I'm so glad we did! This was our (myself, mom, and husband) first "tea room" experience and one of the best since. I had a delicious pot roast lunch, mom had a salad, and my husband had bangers. We had P.G. Tips and it is now a favorite. We loved the traditional English style in which everything was served -- tea cozies! -- and the carrot cake was divine. The service was great and prices reasonable. I highly recommend a visit and so would my husband :)!
Reviewer: C. McDonald  Add your review    

Visited: August, 2003
Meal: Afternoon tea.  Type of tea served: Loose leaf.  Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Divine, delicious, and delightful are the only ways to describe this fine tea room! We visited for afternoon tea. The tea room is beautifully decorated (like walking into grandma's old English parlor). The food (a beautiful and bountiful assortment of sandwiches, scones, and cakes) was fresh and very tasty. The raspberry iced tea was delicious. The hostesses were very polite and very attentive (we loved their clean, crisp, white aprons). We couldn't get enough of this lovely tea room. Don't leave Mount Dora without stopping in. 
Reviewer: Scarlett  Add your review    

Visited: December, 2001
Meal: Afternoon tea.  Type of tea served: Loose leaf.  Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I love tearooms and this is one of my favorites. The food was fantastic. The ambiance is refined and relaxing, but not fluffy or stuffy. My husband had never been to tea with me and he thoroughly enjoyed it. A visit to the Windsor was a jewel in the crown of our visit. 
Reviewer: G Armstrong  Add your review   

Visited: September, 2001
Meal: Afternoon tea.  Type of tea served: Loose and bagged.  Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The original owners have sold this charming tea room and gift shop to a British couple who, I'm  happy to say, are maintaining it as beautifully as it has always been run. Whether it is 90 degrees or 70 degrees outside, inside this restaurant/tea room/gift shop, Vera Lynn sings quietly in the background, and chintz flowered covered tables welcome you. Waitresses in long black dresses with crisp white aprons quietly bring your tea sandwiches, pastries, and scones with clotted cream and strawberry preserves, and I can relax and enjoy this most civilized repast in the heart of touristy Florida.
Reviewer: Geraldine Williams  Add your review  

Brambles Tea Room & Gift Shop, Naples, FL

Visited: October, 2005.  Reviewed: November, 2005.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Though a little hard to find (tucked in an alleyway off posh 5th Avenue South, Naples main shopping street), it was well worth looking for. Brambles is a really charming place and reminded me of tearooms I've visited in England. The owners are English and it shows in the quaint decor. We had the home-made  quiche and a Brambles Delight, the full afternoon tea served on 3-tier trays. The quiche was 'to die for' and was served with salad garnish and home-made mango chutney. The afternoon tea had delicious finger sandwiches, scone with real clotted cream and strawberry jam, and little pastries. It was all delicious, but the scone was fabulous, big and moist with raisins. We saw some other dishes going by and they looked amazing, especially o