Genesis House of Tea is 'restoring Dignity' (Dignitea) for a little play on words, if you will…read more I like to support a "mission that provides hope and healing for women who need a new chapter in their story". The Tea House has a mission of helping with just that. Several months ago, I listened in amazement to the sweetest voice explain to me as I was told of what took place here centuries ago. This very home was used as a place where young girls would be sent during an unwanted pregnancy, only for many to meet fates less than wonderful for themselves. Snooty parents would bring their holier-than-thou daughters to sneer and stare, and laugh and poke fun at these tortured souls. This was the way these uppity mothers taught their children that this is not the best example in life. Of course we all know this to be true, but all those girls at the home had feelings of shame already. Add the pitied stares by the mothers, the sneers and laughs aimed in their faces and you have a horrible recipe. The girls at the home should have been respected instead of used as an example, a joke. Built by Jarret Dent, Dent House is the last standing antebellum home in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The mansion is a c1854, 165-year-old converted Tea House now with its own attached parking lot, and is located amidst the Bonny Oaks Arboretum with circular-patterned cobblestone walkways. There is also a Carriage House, which is a shopper's paradise. Offerings include: * Appetizers * Charcuterie * Soups, Salads and Sandwiches * Afternoon Tea * 4-course Tea Lunch * Candlelit Dinners * Special Events * Private Parties The 'Afternoon Tier' or small one-half plate called 'A Taste of Tea' comprises most of their popular selections such as chicken salad, deviled egg, little cucumber finger sandwiches, and basil pesto tomato crostinis. The charcuterie and salads are what we went for and they were delicious. There is so much to choose from, I need to go back again soon to try some other menu items. A separate 'Sweets Menu', a 'Kids Menu', plus more than two-dozen lovely hot or cold teas to choose from round out the offerings from the menus. Genesis House of Tea is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00am to 4:00pm and they are closed Sunday. Don't miss out on visiting the Arboretum after your lunch because it's very beautifully designed whether it's the Spring season where the flowers are starting to bloom, are already in full Summer bloom, or when the flowers take on interesting seeding in the Fall. No matter when you go, each season is complete with color. *****FIVE FABULOUS STARS!!!!!*****

My husband and I enjoyed our tea experience here for our anniversary! We ordered the Royal Dining…read moreAfternoon Tier - delicious and surprisingly filling! We chose the Sencha Kyoto Cherry Rose tea (they have variety of teas to choose from). Our servers were very attentive and the ambience was lovely. They even have racks of different types of hats to borrow while dining, if you like. We look forward to our next visit!

We ate here for a friends birthday. The food is mediocre BUT the worst part is there were mice…read morerunning in the dining room. When we talked to the owner about it he made a joke and stated they ran around all the time and played with each other. What kind of restaurant would be ok with this? It is not a joke! People eat here. Get your act together and clean the place up.

The food was amazing but the service and the tea were not up to tea house standards being cold and…read moretasteless. Our server had 0 personality. We were celebrating a birthday and it was very disappointing.

Wonderful Tea House. I love to come here every time I'm visiting Ooltewah TN. Chicken salad is…read moreamazing and the hospitality wonderful . Charming tea house with warm inviting atmosphere .

Cute little unique cafe with surrounding old antiques and trinkets around you as you eat. Menu is…read moresparse with mostly a tea shop teas and sandwiches and soup selection. Enough for a basic easy style lunch. I did hear later the chicken salad is what to order it's good. But we did not get that on our visit. Service was okay, not the fastest- a sit and chat type laid back place it seemed. The one girl working all tables seemed to do the best she could to keep up with all tables. I would have liked to see more of a variety of tea room items on the menu-items like cupcakes, tea cakes, cookies, more variety of coffees and teas. But they keep it very simple!

Enjoyed this sweet little tea and antiques shop! We enjoyed lunch and getting to shop afterwards…read more Staff were friendly and service was good. The carrot cake was delish! We would return!

Good little lunch place with a unique atmosphere. The food…read moreis priced a bit on the high side for what you get. $67 (w/tip) for 3 person lunch that was just simple sandwiches.

Food and service are always excellent. If you need a boost, visit Chelsea's to be treated special.read more

Put this destination on your radar. A must visit when in…read moreRome, GA! I was looking to dine at a Tea Room while visiting Georgia. I came across the charming Southern Seasons Tea Room online and decided to make a brief getaway to Rome GA. While the journey was much longer than I expected, it was totally worth it. Upon my arrival I was warmly greeting by Courtney. She introduced me to four freshly brewed ice teas, one of which I was to choose as part of my lunch menu. Difficult to chose just one. The Venue As soon as I drove in and saw their signage, I knew I was going to have an exceptional experience. Absolutely beautiful. No detail was spared in the decor and themed tables. The Food My menu of choice included finger sandwiches, appetizer and dessert. Very filling, I ended up taking a few sandwiches to go. They offer a selection of lunch options on line. I love their ease of reserving, selecting and paying on line. The Teas They have teas I have never heard of. I decided to purchase a Scottish Breakfast tea. The Staff Thank You Hailey and Courtney for making this out of towner feel so at home and welcome. I truly appreciate the travel scones and treats. Southern Seasons is the perfect day trip destination, I look forward to returning. For those of you who visit, please leave reviews. I would have never discovered this hidden gem had it not been for the reviews.

Went to have afternoon tea with a friend and her daughters who were visiting from out of state…read more This was their first time at a tea house. We were able to choose 2 hot teas and 2 cold teas. We were served tea sandwiches, scones, and pastries. The room is decorated very nicely, with a Harry Potter theme since it's October. There are hats to use for pics, if desired. Next to the dining room is the store where you can sample and purchase various teas, if desired. The staff were excellent. Both ladies were very friendly and accommodating. I would highly recommend visiting any chance you get.

My first visit and I was completely delighted with everything!! First off the tea house is a…read morecompletely renovated old house. The owners have done a beautiful job of decorating and making it feel like a tea house should feel. The owner is from London and her English accent is wonderful and sets the mood for tea. Our reservation was for 15 ladies at 1 pm. They were actually able to accommodate us a bit earlier (during the week). Since our group was so large, we were divided between two rooms in the house which worked out fine. Parking was easy in the adjacent parking lot and easy access for one of our ladies who walks with a cane. Each of us was able to order our own tea selection and it came in a lovely tea pot. The full tea food items were very scrumptious with a nice variety and plenty of everything. Worth the money without a doubt. I might just say the sconce was a bit dry but really no other complaint. The servers were great and very attentive especially with our very large group plus another group in another room. It was a very pleasant first visit and will most definitely visit again soon. Lastly where Waffles is located it's an easy walk to the main square where all the shops and eateries are located.

I cannot say enough good things about Waffle's - the food was amazing, the staff was friendly and…read morecompetent, overall a delightful experience! They even accommodated the vegan in our group with delicious options! Bring a group for a tea party!

Wow, this place is fabulous! The only thing that's better than their products is the service keep…read moreit up guys!

You will not find friendlier hosts around! They served my sister and I with remarkable hospitality…read moreand we were very appreciative. We stayed for the whole experience, I got tea, my sister got coffee, we had some baked goods, pizza, and then capped it off with some homemade ice cream!

Our Gang of four made a reservation for Falcon Rest in McMinnville / Warren County TN. About 90…read moremins from Nashville. We were able to fit in with other group booking for Murder at the Mansion. Fee includes lunch, tour of the mansion, and walk of the grounds. The performance is geared for groups, and we were welcome with advanced booking. If not part of a group booking, monitor the website for availability. Everyone in the audience is assigned a role. Fun. And nothing too difficult. Lots of laughter. George and Charlien McGlothin have been owners of this private residence since 1993. They are also the performers during lunch, and are your tour guides with encyclopedic historic knowledge. Warm, passionate hosts. And bravo story-telling. If booking a show with lunch, allow 3 - 3 1/2 hours. If just touring and not part of show, allow 1 hour. Open Wednesday - Sunday Tip I: Trust your GPS. Yes, it is out of the way Tip II: Come for the performance and the tour. Lunch is okay. Tip III: If you are in the market for your garden, McMinnville is a nursery wonderland known as the "Nursery Capital of the World." You'll see mile after mile of thriving nurseries, both wholesale and retail.

My nephew and I recently toured Falcon Rest Mansion & Gardens. Our tour guide George was very…read moreknowledgeable and an awesome tour guide. We got to see the room where my sister and I were born when it was a hospital. The house has been beautifully restored. I would highly recommend anyone to take a tour of this historical Mansion.

City Cafe Diner is one of the most unassumingly awesome places we've been to in a long time! We…read morealmost didn't go because it's attached to a hotel, but my husband encouraged us to give it a try and I am SO glad we did! The diner itself was super cute and welcoming, and Kya was absolutely amazing! She made our experience even better with such great service. And the food... SOOO good! I ordered the French toast, and it was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. My husband had the Hungry Man Burrito, and he loved it! This place completely exceeded our expectations. Don't let the location fool you City Cafe Diner is 100% worth the stop! We're so glad we gave it a try and would definitely come back!

We stayed relatively close to this diner so we chose to have breakfast even though it wasn't a…read morenormal spot A diamond in the roof someone would say So I'd like to first comment on their cake case they had a variety of different cakes that were massive like a foot tall and thick looked very delicious. I don't eat cake for breakfast, but it looked amazing. We had breakfast already had eggs, meat and toast of some type. One of us had like a skillet breakfast that had everything piled together. Everything was cooked relatively quickly. Food was decent. Didn't have any problems. A chill late night café