I have mixed feelings about this place. On the plus side, it's a really nice concept to have a…read morelarge, open-seating eating venue within walking distance of so many North Shore attractions. I went there with a small group of families/kids after an outing at the Children's Museum; it was great to be able to walk over to an easy lunch that was better than the museum cafe. We'd probably come back just for this convenience. But I can also see how Federal Galley could have a sports bar feel when a Bucco or Steeler game is going on nearby. That said, the food was just ok. Portions were huge, but the dishes were kind of basic with a ton of sauciness/goopiness. My burrito from Mijo had a ton of chicken but not much in terms of beans and rice and no veggies or garnishes. My wife got a huevos rancheros bowl that just had mountains of sauce; it filled her up, made her very thirsty, and made a huge mess. The kids cheese burger and fries from Triple S was just fine for my daughter but, again, basic.

Federal Galley is a food hall that is located in NOVA Place on the North Side, has four restaurants…read moreand a full bar, and serves lunch and dinner. Current restaurants include TS Cafe, Beef Graffiti, Mijo, and Given to Fly. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available. Customers sit at a table of their choosing and scan a QR code on the table to order their foods and drinks. Employees from each business bring the foods and drinks to the table. When customers are done eating, employees clean the table. My husband and I ate one dinner here. The employees from the kitchens promptly and politely served us. Here are my ratings for what we ate: Beef Graffiti's Smashie burger - 4 stars - This burger was not greasy, and its accompanying fries were not soggy. They were decent. Mijo's Street Taco Entree - 4 stars - We ordered three flavors of tacos: Al Pastor with Pineapple (which my husband described as "good" and "best"), Carne Asada, and Shrimp. The sides were plain rice and beans. Usually my husband loves rice and beans, but he called these ones "interesting" and "bad." TS Cafe's Greek Salad - 4 stars - This salad contained fresh, tasty ingredients. The total price for these foods plus a soda and water was about $61.

Enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea here. The decor is so sweet and charming and the service is…read moreattentive. I really enjoyed the selection of teas (we tried several) as well as the food. Everything from the sandwiches to the scones to the sweets were tasty. They weren't the fanciest I've experienced at afternoon tea but they were good! That being said, they advertise it as high tea which is NOT correct. That's an entirely different thing (more of a supper) and is not interchangeable with "afternoon tea." What they have here is afternoon tea and I wish they would advertise it as such. Aside from that pet peeve of mine, using the wrong terminology, it's a nice spot and I would recommend it if you're in the area.

What an incredible experience! We booked a high tea for 12pm, and we brought our infant daughter…read more They were beyond accommodating and welcoming to us! Excellent service in a cozy inn. You get a perfect 19th century setting, which makes for the perfect ambiance. For the tea, I had green tea and hot cinnamon, and both were excellent! The cinnamon takes the cake for best tea with excellent flavor, especially with the hints or orange. Our food was delectable. The pimento cheese sandwich and crostini were fantastic. The chicken salad stuffed gouger was divine. The scones were the best I've had. Crunchy on the outside, while warm and fluffy in the middle. I could have eaten ten of the cinnamon scones. Excellent cheesecake and cream puff. The star of the show was chocolate mousse on a pecan crust. Just yum!!! Phenomenal service, tea, and food made for a wonderful afternoon high tea!! We will be back.

This is such an elegant and charming place to get afternoon tea and it's better than any I've been…read moreto in the Pittsburgh area! It is by reservation only, which is done online and you pay online ahead of time as well, which makes for enjoyable experience the day of, not worrying about the check, tip, etc. You get unlimited tea, and there are hot and iced varieties. I started with the mango passion fruit green tea and then finished the experience with the iced raspberry hibiscus -- you can switch it up as much as you want. The savories consisted of a red pepper quiche, spinach artichoke cups, cucumber Boursin sandwiches and almond chicken salad croissants. The standard tea includes one scone per person and I highly recommend ordering extra -- they're phenomenal and are served with strawberry jam and clotted cream. Our desserts were a raspberry lemon pound cake, chocolate and vanilla macarons and a vanilla custard in a pie crust cup with a fresh raspberry on top. Everything was amazing and they rotate menus seasonally. Children are permitted but it's the same menu and price for them, just FYI. I'll definitely return and recommend to others for special occasions or no occasion at all.

What a great experience here at The Johnston House. My mother, two sisters, and Nonna came here…read morefor lunch on a Sunday. The building is well kept, the staff are kind, and the food is absolutely delicious. If you plan to dine here, be sure to make a reservation on their website! When you are seated, you get to choose from a list of hot, cold, caffeinated and non-caffeinated tea. Your waitress will bring your table milk, sugar, and your own little tea pot with hot water that is the perfect size for two cups of tea. The set menu includes savory and sweet items. The first course items on the bottom plate are a cucumber sandwich, quiche, pesto artichoke pastry, and a chicken salad croissant with an almond crust. The middle layer is a plain scone which is paired with strawberry jam and a whipped cream. The top plate holds the dessert portion. This included a sweet pastry, chocolate mousse cup, and orange cranberry bread. The bread flavor changes throughout the year. The Johnston House also hosts events like bridal showers and baby showers. This is a venue where alcohol is not permitted, so it is perfect for a relaxed, intimate event. I can not wait to be back for my sisters baby shower in a couple months!

My daughter surprised me for Mother's Day with a trip to Uniquely Yours Tea Room. It was so much…read morefun! We loved the food, the atmosphere, and the people! The facility is BEAUTIFUL! The staff was so kind, efficient, and courteous. The owner actually did a whole photo shoot for us! They had fun hats to wear for the guests, and a gift shop with very cool items. We loved every minute of our experience! I will cherish the memories of this day forever! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

More Tea with The Madre!…read more My mom and I always make it a point to go to tea whenever we're in the same state. This time, we visited Uniquely Yours Tea House in Hickory, PA. Upon arrival, the charming house and well-manicured landscaping set a welcoming tone. A sign at the end of the walkway requests that guests wait there or in their cars until their reservation time, which makes sense since the waiting area inside is a bit small. We were warmly greeted by the proprietor and led inside, where we were introduced to a unique tea selection process. Instead of a menu, guests choose their tea from a cabinet of jars. You open each jar to smell its contents and make your selection. While the jars were labeled, many labels were slightly smudged, and some jars weren't very fragrant, making the process a bit cumbersome. Personally, I would have preferred a traditional menu, but the owner seemed somewhat put off by this preference. Interestingly, both my mom and I chose the same tea, and our hostess chided us for lacking an adventurous spirit. That interaction was a little more than a bit off-putting, but we moved on to our table. The table settings were elegant, with matching teapots placed on stands heated by candles. However, while my mom's candle was lit, mine was not, and the hostess didn't light it upon serving. It seemed like an oversight that could have been easily avoided. We both enjoyed the black currant tea, which was delightful and definitely worth recommending. However, I noticed that the table was set with paper napkins that were thin and unimpressive. I definitely prefer cloth napkins, especially for tea. Given the overall ambiance, this detail seemed out of place--almost like using plastic forks at a fine dining experience. Moving on to the food, everything was beautifully presented and delicious. The grilled sandwich with provolone, spinach, and a herby spread was a standout, though wiping my hands on the thin napkin just highlighted the fact that it was not cloth. The Hawaiian chicken salad in a croissant was also excellent. However, the cucumber sandwich, served on raisin or craisin bread, overpowered the cucumbers and cream cheese with its strong flavor. But the portions were generous, so come hungry! The scone, a glazed lemon poppy seed, was moist and paired perfectly with Devonshire cream. The sweets were a highlight: a delicate cream horn with edible gold glaze, a summer berry cupcake, and a filled cookie with white chocolate and berry--each was as delicious as it was beautiful. Overall, while the tea and food were enjoyable, and the setting was lovely, the tea selection process and the use of paper napkins detracted from the experience for me. If you're a fan of tea, it's worth a visit, but be prepared for these quirks and go with an empty stomach!

I loved the food and the ambience! Also wanted to counteract Johnny A's scathing review. :Pread more

I've been here for a coffee or tea on a few occasions, as well as for lunch once, and it is really…read morean experience. The shop is bright and welcoming and full of warmth. You'll feel relaxed before you even grab that cup to drink. You could spend a long time reading the tea menu. Coffee is a little bit frowned upon here. It's always pretty quiet so it's a good place to go for conversations with a friend. They also have smoothies, which are appealing to children. Check it out when you're in the area.

On December 15th, 2024 the Sisterhood's 10 gals held their annual get together at the…read moreTearoom...very quaint...friendly staff...delicious assortment of sandwiches and pastries and choice of teas...

I hosted a baby shower there this past weekend and I can't extol enough acclamation about this…read morevenue. It was cottage core vibes meets Victorian era high tea. It manages to be quaint and inviting, but absolutely stunning at the same time. The food was wonderful, the scones were honestly the best scones I've ever had and they make everything on site! Not to mention the presentation, the tiered serving trays? The different pieces of vintage china settings? The crystal goblets? Omg, take me back to the days of dreaming of having a tea party like this! My inner child is jumping up and down! This venue is small, but the perfect size for a more intimate gathering, my party was 22 people and we fit just fine. The waitress was adept at explaining the tea flavors and describing what was on the serving trays as they were set down, and the owner, Sherry, was a joy to work with. Her friendly and professional demeanor helped assuage the stress of throwing an event, and her contracts were well drafted and easily understood. I can't wait to go back in my own time just for lunch and tea! Once again, I highly recommend this lovely tea room, whether it's for an event, a luncheon or a princess party, I will be telling all of my friends about it.

What a great experience! Took my mom for Mother's Day, and we very much enjoyed it the tea,…read moresandwiches, pastries, and desserts were all delicious (especially the cucumber sandwiches and paninis)! And don't sleep on the bar/lounge area--we each got a complimentary mimosa or mocktail for Mother's Day, which were fantastic! They had a good selection of beer and other spirits as well. The ambiance here is top-notch; there are several spots that are perfect for photo ops! And I loved all of the wall and table decor the staff was very welcoming and friendly. I would definitely recommend coming here for a girls' day out or for drinks with friends!

I've gone here quite a few times and have always loved it. But this time it was quite different. We…read moregot there at 5:30 on a Friday night. The lady that I have seen every single time kept insisting that I had never been there before and was actually kind of rude about it. The food was just okay this time. It was very dry. And I felt very rushed. After our second drink they immediately gave us the check and were right there to take the payment. I love the atmosphere of this place. My friend and I try to go at least once a month. So I'm not really sure what tonight was all about.

4.5 stars. Serendipity Tea Room currently offers High Tea for $30 per person, Lite Tea for $25 per…read moreperson, and Princess Tea for $15 per child, plus tax and gratuity. I made a reservation for the High Tea for my husband and me. An employee promptly seated us. I felt disappointed that this tea room gave us plain white teapots without loose leaves and that they did courses rather than use a three-tier stand of foods, but we did have some choice in the teas and foods, and they did taste very good. The High Tea consists of the following: pots of hot water with a large selection of tea bags, choice of cold drinks, scone with devonshire, choice of soup, salad, three sandwiches, and choice of three desserts. For drinks, we chose four teas--cinnamon plum, peach and passionfruit, English breakfast, and salted caramel--not just two teas like at other tea rooms. We received colds teas, peach and sweet, included in the price. For foods, we chose two scones, M&M and one other that I forget. We chose two soups, which were chicken noodle and cheesy potato. The salad contained greens, cheeses, peanuts, cranberries, and raspberry dressing. The three sandwiches were cucumber, tomato-bacon-basil, and my favorite of chicken salad. For desserts, we chose lemon cake, carrot-cake cupcake, pineapple cake (?), cheesecake, brownie, and my favorite of cherry-chocolate ice cream. I appreciated having a cold dessert in the middle of the hot summer, and it was one of the best ice creams that I have ever tasted.

Had a great time with my daughter! The wait staff is very friendly and welcoming! We enjoyed high…read moretea and the food was great! It was very relaxing and we loved all of the beautiful china that each course was served on. We will be going back there real soon! It was a lovely place and I had a beautiful time with my daughter!

Disappointed with the food quality. The dried up dab of cream cheese and cuke sandwich caused it to…read morefall apart and taste questionable. The chicken salad sandwich was soggy on the bottom indicating that it was not made fresh. I have eaten here before but this time it wasn't enjoyable.

Celebrated Mother's Day late with a wonderful tea. Our waitress was Sara (AMAZING) who was…read moreknowledgeable and patient with all our questions. We had scones, tea sandwiches, and tea. Everything we tried was delicious. Would highly recommend. Cute little dress up area for kiddos too. Well worth the 1.5 hour drive to get here.

my wife and i went in for a little vegan sweet treat but left with a fantastic story of horrible…read morecustomer and amazing customer service. when an entitled customer came in expecting to buy a full cake day of, the employee was kind, polite, knowledgeable, and apologetic that the bakery does not provide whole cakes day of due to staffing. despite push back, she never got rude or frustrated. she provided them with a slice of the cake and finished the interaction with continued empathy. we were next in line and even then, she remained light hearted and positive. she provided amazing service to us and we got to talk about the arrogance and narcissism that some people carry over the best vegan cake and iced tea. for the woman who gave this small business a hard time, because it's apparent you frequent Yelp, if you are hosting a lot of people and driving almost an hour to a bakery: it helps to call ahead and confirm availability as well as planning ahead appropriately for large parties. don't expect customers to take your side and try walking with less entitlement.

This is a decently popular, somewhat upscale cake and sweet shop. I decided to give it a try and…read morejust taste one of their classic frosted brownie. It was alright. Honestly nothing too special, and quite a bit more expensive than at other places in the city and in the area. The frosting was pretty good, pretty rich, but the brownie itself was fairly dry. Nothing really special about it. Portion was pretty good though. I may come back to try a few other items, but I just didn't find this place all that special.