Pleasant little house with the cozy teatime atmosphere you remember from storybooks. Very friendly and courteous staff, good selection of teas. The service is a bit slow by modern standards, but well worth the wait, and we passed our time pleasantly. Unlike many tea houses, they have more than just one option for tea--there is an actual menu with several excellent options. You can also order a la carte. Their traditional tea options are very satisfying--wonderful scones. Loved the cucumber sandwiches and the Branston & cheddar! First time I ever encountered Branston, we ran out and bought some. We already returned once and will certainly go again. read more

It's a cute place with ok food. I would not go regularly as $50 for lunch and one pot of tea was a lot. I was never offered more water for my tea and was given a mini pot. It was nice experience but not enough to bring me back. read more

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Came here Thursday with a group of 6 friends. Quaint little place .Met the owner .We ordered their full Monty Tea .The variety of sandwiches were ok .First of all the quality of bread was not good very dry .Curry chicken sandwich was good. Their banana bread dry cookies were small and ok. For the price I was hoping to get better quality food. Tea was very good .Scones were tasteless . Dry and stale . Also the way they served the sandwiches were terrible.Per couple we spent $90 plus . Sandwiches were dumped on top of another no pretty display . Not coming back . Dishes and cups were all mismatched and had cracks in them . Even their plates had discoloration . Rip Off !! read more

I have frequented this tea house a half dozen times, at least, mostly before they changed owners. The ambience is quaint, the Plains is a cute, very tiny town , and this place could be great, not just meh. They have done a very good job in advertising and social media posts. However, we go there for the food and the tea. Tea selections are phenomenal. They don't charge for extra hot water and they're wonderful. I have no problem at all with the service, especially when you have a reservation. Servers were professional and polite. My biggest gripe is with the scones , which should be the star of the show. The ones I had recently were cloggy and dense, more like undercooked bread than a true scone. They used to have very, very good scones. They were crumbly and sweet and like a proper English scone. These are not very good at all. Also, there was no clotted cream. There was no jam. The sandwiches were kind of ordinary and sparsely filled. Other than the sandwiches and a scone, there was some fresh fruit and tiny little chocolate chip store-bought cookies and a flavorless sad slice of banana bread. It was not a $50 with tax and tip kind of tea in my opinion. You have a tea house --make fresh food. I don't pay $50 for a tea with store-bought food. Make your own scones and most importantly, perfect a good recipe, have clotted cream, make sandwiches to remember not go uneaten. You are a tea house, act like one. read more

Deliciousness - 3/5 Happiness - 3.5/5 A picturesque tea house in a quaint little town, we had a good Mother's Day outing there. There are a ton of tea flavors there and they let you smell them all before ordering. Although there is a full sandwich and entrée menu, we all went with the tea experience that came with tea, soup, scones, and finger sandwiches. The tea lived up to the billing and was mighty tasty - although only about 2-3 cups in each teapot (I feel like it should have been 4-5). The scones were uniformly delicious (my fave was the birthday cake scone), while the sandwiches were just OK. The bread on each sandwich overwhelmed the fillings/meat, so I just didn't get a ton of flavor. The service left a bit to be desired. We kept getting different servers, and that seemed to result in some confusion (i.e., being asked multiple times what we ordered, and food and tea coming out at different times). They missed an order completely, and the service was slow. They then asked us to leave as they needed to sit the next large group. No problem there as it clearly stated that the tea service had a time limit, but the only reason we hit it was because of the slow service and the need to fix orders (i.e., one whole person's tea service didn't come out with everyone else's). Also, the server said mimosas were half off but only after we ordered, did they say the half off didn't apply on Mother's Day! Overall, I'd go back again. The tea was excellent! But perhaps with a smaller group? read more

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FOOD/DRINK: 5/5 SERVICE: 5/5 EXPERIENCE: 5/5 I have been to multiple teas at Crest Hill and the experience is wonderful every time. They take time to do a different menu every month to keep it interesting, but I love the Christmas one the best. The attention to detail is even in the food! I appreciate that they can make dietary switches with no problems whatsoever. I also really like that you can keep getting hot water for free of charge. Many places charge for refills. Service is kind and impeccable. The food is hearty - so come hungry. This isn't a dainty snack-ish tea. This has multiple courses and the scones are so yummy! Only ding is that the place is teeny. So make sure you get a reservation! read more

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Came in for their $14.99 lunch special. Cozy and homey vibes. Didnt try their tea but the salad which chicken curry was fantastic. read more

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My family and I travel to the Crest Hill Tea Room twice a year for their afternoon tea experience. There aren't a plethora of afternoon tea establishments in Northern VA. - (The Ritz Carlton is another option with a higher price point.) The servers and owners are always polite and accommodating. Service is usually slow whether they are busy or not. The prices increase yearly and the portions served appear to be getting smaller as well. Overall, it's a nice place for a girls day out and/or a family holiday experience. read more

This is an absolutely gem of a place! I'm so happy I stumbled upon a review or mention of this business in a blog. Located in idyllic The Plains, this lovely tea room transports you to England by way of fragrant and comforting tea blends and scrumptious bites to accompany the elegant beverages. What I loved: Unique and delicious tea blends Amazing blueberry and white chocolate scone that was moist and dense and not too sweet (GET THIS) Tasty tea sandwiches Charming decor A cozy rather than stuffy environment Friendly and attentive service Fair and affordable prices Afternoon tea can sound rather intimidating and seem overly formal, but Crest Hill Tea Room introduces you to the customs and traditions without being pretentious and unapproachable. I loved everything about my experience, and I can't wait to return to sample more teas. p.s. They also sell alcoholic beverages like strawberry mimosa mmmm. read more

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This was one of our favorite tea places when the former owner, Sally, was running the show. Sadly, the quality of food, particularly the taste of the scones and sandwiches, has deteriorated significantly. Sally also used to give a variety of small pastries along with the scones and the clotted crème. All these were missing while the price went up. Still, I give them three stars given the overall charm of the place, the variety of teas offered, and the nostalgia of a tea room we once loved so much. I wish them well and hope they will take steps to improve the quality and taste of the sandwiches and the scones. Otherwise, it is hard to see Crest Hill regain its former reputation. read more

Quality of service and food declined since former owner Sally retired. Serviced felt very franchised. Scones tasted like it was made from a box mix. read more

Exquisite experience! Best cucumber sandwiches! My hubby and I loved this tea room. The tea selections were presented beautifully and we savored several different teas! Such a pretty decorated space which is charming and welcoming. We must come back again!! read more

Very disappointing. If you want a great selection of teas with friendly service, this is the place for you. Food wasn't great. Scones were hard. Cream was turning sour. Christmas music in July didn't work for our group. read more

First time visiting. Decor is very dated and service was subpar. Prices are steep for what you actually get to eat/drink. My 3-tier tray was crooked and things kept falling off onto the table. The tea was very flavorful but there was nothing "Royal" about the "Royal Tea Experience" other than the price. It was expensive. You can total everything up that comes with it and you'd save about $50. Disappointing experience. read more

I took my grandson for a Christmas tea. We were able to get a reservation at a last minute. They were very accommodating. The place was cozy and Christmasy. We had assorted tea sandwiches. We both liked the cucumber sandwich best. My grandson had a chocolate chips scone and he loved it. We both picked green tea which stayed hot the whole time. The staffs were attentive. We will go back! read more

Extremely inattentive service and long wait (45 min) for order of one tea sandwich and three scones. Eventually I ordered online for teas to go since servers never came back to our table to take the order for additional tea. Disappointing food and tea, except for the scones. I was planning to have a large holiday tea next weekend, but I have changed plans now. read more

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Our woman's club held a year-end tea at Crest Hill. It was excellent. The food was fresh and scrumptious. The scone selection top notch. This quaint tea house is delightful and should be added to your bucket list. Many interesting tea flavors, with interesting sandwiches and salads. It is worth every cent to enjoy all that the shop owners offer. In addition, the waitresses were very accommodating and friendly. Check out this Tea House. read more

Quaint little tea room. About a dozen tables with mismatched tea cups and cloth napkins. The store was entirely empty when we arrived on a Sunday afternoon. The tea was lovely. The food was tasty but a little heavy for a hot afternoon. (High eighties). We enjoyed the company and reminisced over a nice afternoon meal. read more

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I found this place on Yelp when searching up tea rooms in the DMV area. It was about an hour drive, but I almost would like to "gate keep" this place because it was such a gem! I made a reservation on their website and drove over to Plains, VA with a friend. There is plenty of street parking the the street is lined with different shops and restaurants. When we arrived at 12:30 PM, the restaurant was packed with our reserved table being the only one open! It's a fairly small place but it was cozy enough to get around and get seated. All items in the shop are up for sale and they carry unique antiques and seasonal items. We opted for the High Tea which comes with a variety of sandwiches, cookies, scones and a choice of tea/beverage. For the teas, we were able to smell the different varieties and I chose Mother of Pearl which had notes of strawberry and peach. They brought out a full tea pot and we has a strainer that kept the tea leaves from falling into the cup. The food was more than enough for both of us. The tea sandwiches were absolutely delicious and we plan to bring some of our friends here next time. I'm still thinking about those sandwiches!! read more

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A cross between a tradition British tea room (with the eclectic furnishings and intentionally mismatched place settings) and a country cafe. The Crest Hill Tea Room offers a variety of dining options including a monthly themed tea, a proper High Tea with soup or salad and other more filling dishes, a Traditional Afternoon Tea and a Cream Tea. For those who don't want tea there are sandwiches, salads and soup options, plus children's menu options. We opted for the Cream Tea for 2, which was plenty of food for a light lunch for 2 people and is served up with bottomless tea. There are so many tea options I can't remember them all! You also have a choice of scone, so we tried the blueberry white chocolate scone and the Irish cream scone. Both were delicious! Airy and tender and served up warm with a side of cream (you also have the option of jam or curd but you must ask for it). There was also a warm apple tart, cream puffs, cheesecake, banana bread with chocolate chips, macarons, cookies and fresh fruit (grapes, blueberries, orange slices). Everything was incredibly tasty. They were setting up for a large birthday party as we were finishing so servers were distracted. Otherwise, service throughout was very good. It's a small place, so I would recommend making reservations in advance on their website (no pre-payment required) to be sure you can get a table. Parking is on street or there's a small lot across the street. read more

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So cute for a girls-day-out!!! The atmosphere is charming and each experience is different there as there are so many options! It's a bit pricy for me but remember you're paying for the beautiful presentation and unique flavors! It's also not stingy- the food is filling and you get a whole pot of the tea you choose. read more

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Create place sandwiches were delicious loved the tea, dessert was a little dry. First time there have to give them a try again in better weather. read more

We came here for a Christmas themed afternoon tea and the whole experience was great! The tea room is located in The Plains so it was a bit of a drive but totally worth it. They don't have a parking lot but there was plenty of street parking around. The tea room is in a small building with a ton of character. We chose to do the afternoon tea, but they have a whole menu you can order from. They have a whole selection of teas to choose from, I went with the White Christmas and it was delicious. You get to choose a soup or salad, I got the salad and it had gingerbread mozzarella on it. You also get to choose a scone and they bring some clotted cream. Then you get a selection of finger sandwiches and desserts. All of the food was really good, and they brought the Christmas theme into all the items. You also can't beat the price, it was $39.99 per person. The serve was also very well paced and they never rushed us. Highly recommend checking this place out if you are looking for a good afternoon tea. I will be looking out for more themed teas here to try out! read more

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Lovely Holiday Tea Service. Food was delicious and plentiful. Staff was friendly and the place was super cozy. Being able to not only read about but smell all the various tea offerings was so fun. Very much worth the drive out from DC. read more

This is such a wonderful tea room! This was my first time ever attending a tea room and it was such a lovely experience. There are plenty of teas to choose from. We tried the Sally's Blend and the Valentines special Chocolate and Roses. Both were very good! They also have the teas to purchase if you'd like to bring some home. We also got a tower. The towers come with an assortment of cookies, some fruit, a choice of scone, and tea sandwiches. The butterscotch scone was delicious. Something I really appreciated about this place is that they are very accommodating to dietary restrictions. They have special items for those who are gluten free, vegetarian, or vegan. However, on our visit they kindly swapped out some of the sandwiches that were not vegetarian with ones that were on a tower we ordered. We absolutely intend on coming back as it was a very nice experience! read more

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the seevice was so slow ! my party arrived when no other costumers were there and didn't recieve food until newly arrived parties got their checks !!!! it was almost as hour :( good scones though read more

The positives: good selection of loose teas; cute eclectic shop with mismatched tea cups/saucers, decent menu to choose from sandwiches as well as tea and desserts. Reservation system is good as it's small (maybe 30-ish seats) Negatives- prices were (i thought) a bit high for the fare. Better to order a la carte and get your own choices. The scones were ok- but way too cake-like. Cream was flavored and sweetened which is fine but def not what i was expecting and no jelly. Having lived in the UK a majority of my adult life it was not what i know as tea and scones. Maybe we were there on a bad day but it was 15min before we were seated at our waiting table, then another 30 before order taken. Food was decently quick to come out but then was like a ghost town to flag anyone down for a check 45min later. Had to go hunt down someone and ask. The minimum suggested 20% tip i didn't feel was earned but I've been there in that position so i tipped it. Prob wouldn't go back though. I hope it was just an off day/out of season thing bc it's a great concept, just needs more attention to detail. read more

Prices are reasonable and they have a lot of great teas to choose from. The atmosphere is quaint and sweet. Servers are friendly. Service can be slow, so expect to stay a while. I suspect they have a very small kitchen area and pretty much run by 2 gals at a time. That said, we always enjoy our time there and the tea and scones, sandwiches and cookies are always delicious! My friends and I have celebrated several birthdays there and we will continue to return here! read more

Oh dear. With all the positive reviews we had to try it. The positives: booking is easy & they send you confirmation emails and texts. That is appreciated. They carry a large selection of teas which is wonderful. There is something for almost everyone. The waitress/manager is sweet, welcoming, and easy to chat with. We would love to say more, but it ends there. Atmosphere / vibe: The decor and plates are eclectic, a style we love, but none of it blends. It was a mess. The room is filled with items for sale, one can not miss the big price tags. It looks like you are sitting in a yard sale. The music is regular radio and does not fit into an afternoon tea experience. It was rather distracting. Tea: They have a really neat concept, they offer little jars to smell the teas. A really neat concept, but I am not so sure putting ones nose in a small container that others have as well is very hygienic. Food: I recognize the soup right away. It's canned lipton. It went down hill from there. There wasn't a single thing we finished. It looked beautiful, but the taste was not good. One item that really threw us off was the cucumber sandwich. It tasted like it had Dijon mustered. Although the price point is attractive, it is not worth it. It needs more than just improvement, it needs a complete reboot. Sigh. read more

Made a reservation to stop by Crest Hill on the way home from a weekend trip to WV. What a quaint little place! They have so many varieties of teas to choose from and they have a good assortment of sandwiches and scones too. We ordered The Full Monty which comes with a pot of tea, scone (cinnamon pecan), assorted tea sandwiches, veggie garnish, fruit, cookies and cake. Everything was well prepared, the staff is extremely friendly and the place is peppered with tea paraphernalia for sale. Looking forward to visiting again soon! read more

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Looking for a cozy nook to indulge in some warm delicious teas, pastries, sandwiches and salads? I am coming back here for sure. I loved that there was a tray full of little tea jars. Open the lid and you are instantly transported to a memory lane with each aroma. I enjoyed having the option to smell before I picked my flavor for the day. The host explained the process and was very attentive throughout my time at the tea shop. I ordered the Pastry platter and it was just perfect size for me. Prompt service. I enjoyed the high tea and spend some time journaling. A perfect fall Saturday morning ! read more

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Recommendations: - Park on the street - Make a reservation (you will be asked what you're ordering) Went with 5 of my friends for my birthday. We each got a pot of tea and the full monty. It didn't look like a lot of food but we were all surprisingly full at the end. Curry chicken salad was a favorite. The scone was huge and perfect, a nice crust on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Couldn't get enough Devon cream. A great high tea for the price. All the food gets delivered together (no refills) so it's up to everyone to obey the honor system and just take one of each food item ;D. We were told 2 different things about the tea though, not sure if you can try more than one tea... We were too full of tea to find out. Very small space, very bright, great ambiance. Not stuffy like some antique places can be. read more

Crest Hill Tea Room - The full monty, everyone gets one of each - Tea Rooms Near Me - The Plains, Virginia

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Amazing tea room and wonderful staff! I have had high tea before at the Salamander Resort and this is better than that for 1/2 the price. They even offer dairy and gluten free options! The selection of teas is robust, their scones are soooo good (I had the gluten free blueberry chocolate). The only downside is the portions are very small even for tea service standards. But it was a great experience! We would go back again! read more

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Loved the teas and food! Highly recommend! Service was really good as well!! Everyone was so nice!! read more

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Today we tried the Creat Hill tea room for the first time. We have been to several other tear rooms and were excited to try one closer to home. So glad we did! The staff is wonderful, they really do an amazing job! Food was great! The curry chicken salad sandwich was amazing, the others were also great! My friends got the cranberry scone, I got butterscotch. The butterscotch was amazing! So rush and decadent! The Cranberry were also delicious and went so well with the lemon curd! They use authentic British products and really give you a full afternoon tea experience! They have a wide variety of teas, we tried at least four, all complex and delicious. Pricing is beyond reasonable and we purchased tea to take home. We will definitely be going back!! read more

Crest Hill Tea Room - Unlimited teas and the Full Monty tea service - Tea Rooms Near Me - The Plains, Virginia

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What a lovely place! It is charming and quaint, and the staff are very welcoming. Had the Christmas tea and it was yum with homemade scones, sweets, and fresh tea sandwiches. The scones come to the table warm and you can choose which one you want -- they even have GF and vegan scones. Large assortment of teas to choose from, more than I've seen other places offer. I came hungry and left pretty full, so the afternoon tea is substantial. Will be back soon! read more

I have been here about once a year for the past few years. This year's visit was in a number of little ways different, not all positive. Savories were tasty. Sweets were sadly lacking, bordering on unacceptable. A small slice of a lavender tea cake topped with 2 miniature chocolate chip cookies, store bought. Such a disappointmen. But the big surprise was the total cost given the offerings, with the scone winning the prize for most expensive I've ever encountered. They say you can have a second scone without telling you it's going to be an extra $7-$8 charge. It was good, but it was not worth all that. read more

My daughters and I enjoyed a peaceful afternoon tea. The food was fantastic. There is a large tea selection. We will definitely be back! read more

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We enjoyed the food and everything about this location last year we decided to return this year. Unfortunately it was such a disappointment that this was her last visit. To sum it up, it felt like we were an inconvenience for the person at the counter during our entire visit, from ordering to paying. She has an attitude, which left a bad taste in our mouth. The other women were very friendly. read more

Crest Hill Tea Room - Tea Rooms Near Me - The Plains, Virginia

Lovely way to spend an afternoon. We went for my mother's birthday and enjoyed the interior (cute antiques and quaint tea cups/saucers), friendly service and the food and tea. They give you a collection of their teas in small glass jars so you can smell them before choosing which one you like. In addition to standard tea sandwiches (which were excellent and playfully cut into shapes), you can choose one of their homemade scones. They had maybe 8 types of scones, including some really nice, unusual ones like butterscotch (delicious). The price point is fair and in my experience, one of the least expensive (and yet generous) afternoon teas we've had. Driving through the lovely countryside on a summer day also makes it a fun experience. read more