100% recommended. If you live in the Cedar Valley and haven't been to Panache yet, let this be a sign that this needs to change. The word "hidden gem" gets thrown around a lot, but Panache truly is a hidden gem; I mean that without any exaggeration. We went in for the Deluxe Afternoon Tea; they offer lower tier experiences too, but for a first visit we wanted the full thing. Full disclosure: I am not a tea person. However, the teas at Panache were so good, that I actually purchased a container before we left. There are over 30 flavors of tea, ranging from the most popular flavors to exotic flavors I have never even heard of. The best part? Their teas actually taste like the name of the flavor; not just some vaguely flavored water that many of us are so accustomed to. The food here is delicious, presented in such an elegant manner, and is far more filling than I expected. The service is the kind you don't have to think about; water refilled, teapots topped off, and being tended to before any of us even noticed that they were getting low. We never had to ask for a thing. The music was at exactly the right volume, the space was fancy, and we were relaxed the entire time. This is a family-owned business, and I say that literally; each person working here is related to one-another. Out of every restaurant I've been to in the area, including places that are portrayed as far fancier and more expensive, I genuinely believe that Panache puts more heart into what they do than anyone else, and you can not only see it, but you can also taste it. The only thing that made me sad, is that we were the only table there. A place this good should not have this problem. If you've never tried their individual pies either, do yourself a favor and order some. We've ordered them separately before and they're crafted to a level that is so hard to explain until you try one; perfect amount of filling, flavor, and flakiness. Pro: The service is unmatched. Treated like royalty the entire time, and it never felt performative; just genuine warmth and attentiveness. Combined with the food, the teas, and the atmosphere, this is one of the best all-around experiences I've had at any restaurant. Con: Truly nothing. This place is as perfect as it gets. Tip: You can reserve online through their website; quick and easy. If you have dietary restrictions such as gluten, you can reach out to them and they may be able to accommodate you. read more

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Can confirm this place is wonderful and the staff are incredible- very friendly and encouraged us to stay as long as we could to fully enjoy our experience. It was refreshing to relax as opposed to the usual turning over tables! Highly recommend! read more

This establishment has a wide selection of herbal, floral, and dessert-y teas -- all for a very reasonable price. You'd mistake this place for a very expensive option given the fancy interior, but it's quite the opposite. I got a lot of value out of my time and money here. Their pies are excellent as well -- packed with meat and well-seasoned flavor, all wrapped in a wonderfully flaky crust. Perfect for a date night! read more

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Sophistication, elegance, refined-three words I would use to describe this ethereal tea experience! The food is: FRESH, flavorful, SCRATCH-made. The sandwiches are light, tasty, filling. The desserts/sweets are fresh and bright and flavorful! You're guided through your entire experience by Mrs. Camy -sorry, did not get exact spelling. When you step into Panache', you REALLY are spending time with Mrs. Camy and her incredible family! Put away your phone, loosen your belt, and soak-in the peacefulness! You won't be disappointed! read more

What a wonderful gem!!! My sister heard about Panache thru Facebook. Her birthday is upcoming - so I thought it would be fun for us to go there as a pre birthday treat! OMG - it was wonderful. First of all - the staff was awesome (the owners husband). We were immediately met at the door and they had our reserved table ready. I made reservations on line - which was super simple (and I immediately received a confirmation of the reservation and then later a reminder message before my reservation). I pre-selected the three course tea for the three of us. First of all, the gentleman asked us which tea each one of us wanted to start with (you could try three different teas per person during the meal). I started with Victorian earl gray and then later tried pomegranatopia. I loved both - which I was surprised - because I'm normally a plain Jane black tea person. They brought out the three tiered platters which included several different items. Scones and chantilly cream, assorted tea sandwiches, danish, macarons, fruit - to only name a few. They were beautiful - but better than that, they were homemade and delicious. Halfway through our lunch we were already planning to make reservations for another visit and also planning to return again before Christmas. What a special way to spend an hour and a half - the ambiance was nice, service fantastic, food and tea wonderful. A+++ you can tell they love their business and have the passion and dedication behind it. Thanks again for making her early birthday lunch memorable and special. read more

Panache - Tea Rooms Near Me - Waterloo, Iowa

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Wonderful service. Everyone was so nice. Likely the widest selection of tea in Eastern Iowa and the food was delicious. My personal favorite was the cucumber sandwich, but it's hard to choose a favorite. read more

Four friends and I had the three course tea experience at Panache Tea Boutique in Waterloo and we highly recommend it! Everything was fresh and absolutely delicious, and there was a varied assortment of teas available. Our hostess was very gracious, and we will be back! read more

Do you love tea? Do you love High Tea? (Think Bridgerton- or London) then you have to check this place out! Many tea options served to your table and amazing delicacies! Cucumber sandwiches, petit fours, mouth watering scones and scrumptious cookies all served on a three tier server. The presentation is fantastic and the chef has quite a flair for creating some savory morsels and dainty treats that will transport you to the finest of tea houses in London! Don't miss this! read more

Panache is excellent. The tea and the food quality is excellent. Our family enjoyed this outing and we hope more people come and support Panache. I hope others in the Cedar Valley give this place a try because it is well worth it. read more