They say a mother knows best, and today my very own mother did not disappoint when suggesting this bungalow, tucked away amongst the antique shops of Highlands. Upon arriving I was skeptical due to the lack of patrons dining, however was glad we ensured our table (and pot pie), when we did due to the swarm of people that came in moments later. Apparently they are known for their Flower Pot Pie, and raspberry iced tea. The waitress informed us that each morning only a select amount of pot pies are made, and at our current moment, only 3 were left. My mother and I decided to share one (yes, big enough to share), a small cup of broccoli cheese soup, and a chicken salad croissant sandwich. Everything was delicious!!!! The food did not disappoint. However our meal fell short when my 20 month son decided it was time to act like a wild bangee. I'm courteous enough to know that when a toddler is out of control, it's time to leave ( and no, he doesn't need his butt whooped, it's due to a missed nap, so calm down judgy-mc-judgersons!). Having said that, this might not be the place for toddlers. 5 and 6 years old, yes, have a ball!!! I would have loved to try the variety of hot teas, dessert, and to check out the adorable gift shop next door, so I guess I will have to schedule another tea time with girlfriends!!! Totally worth it!!! Friendly staff, and antique decor galore! Definitely cannot wait to come back!!! read more

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Great place to eat. Food was delicious. Our server (Margarita) provided great service. I will eat here again soon.

Stopped by for some lunch with my coworkers when visiting Houston. They all had been several times and were ranting and raving about the food. My one coworker called ahead and got the flower pot pie reserved- good thing as they sell out! She loved it and I thought it was pretty good when having a taste of hers. I chose the conductors plate with chicken salad- wish it had come on bread, broccoli cheese soup (A-MAZING), Fritos and a cream cheese muffin that was large enough to share between 4. The other 2 ladies got the porter which they loved as well. I also tried the peach tea which was special for today and thought it was very tasty. Mostly women at this venue with the exception with about 2-3 men. It was very quaint inside but in the middle of a remodel so some of the decorations lacked. Apparently they knocked out a wall when walking in- the open space looked nice to me. Next door they also have a nice shop with little items- jewelry, clothes, spoons, salt and pepper shakers, some other random stuff. Cute joint, worth checking out if in the area for lunch. However- please note this is not a typical tea house with high tea or queens tea. read more

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Decent food, fairly expensive compared to the quality. The spiced tea was amazing!! Tried ordering the pot pie and they said they only made a single pie for the whole day? It seems like that would be their most popular item so it's confusing to me why they only had one. I think that would've been a great item. But overall enjoyed the experience. read more

Our family had lunch here for the first time in almost three years and were very disappointed. The food is fine but outrageously overpriced. For such a small place, we had to waive down our waitress after almost an hour of waiting for just one refill on our waters. Additionally, for being called the "teapot depot", it took even longer to get their attention to request for tea. The wait staff act as if asking for service was bothering them and taking away attention from their regulars. Instead of being so focused on people who always come to lunch, you would think they would be interested in securing new business. We remember when the new owner bought the place and it seemed like it would have promise. Three years later and it's clear that belief was mistaken. read more

Having lived in Highlands since I married my husband I transferred and promptly started to try to find all the local best of the best in and around the area. While our health has prevented in-person visits we decided to call in an order after exchanging Facebook messages with Missy. Our family sized Shepards Pie arrived in great shape, hot enough to not require reheating and the portions were so large we ate the same meal for lunch the next day. The next order was Lasagna and I can't even begin to rant about the quality of the food and it was delivered as well. I would eat this meal three days a week at a minimum !!! I hope they stay in business forever food reminds me of home and I know everything I have gotten was made from scratch and prepared just like you cooked it yourself. read more

I give this place two stars ONLY because it is decorated very beautifully. It would be a little girls dream tea party with all the lace and frou frou. That's it for the compliments. The food is nothing at all special with one exception. Their chicken pot pie served in a potted plant holder is cute and delicious but they onlyake so many per day. If they are out you are out of luck. . The rest of their fare consists of sandwiches, salads, fruit and the like that is outrageously overpriced. When it costs more than fifty dollars for four people to eat very mediocre food something is wrong. My mom likes to go there so she forks over the money while my daughter and I inwardly cringe and suffer through the experience. Apparently the locals dont mind doing this because this place does get crowded. I guess all that business stresses the wait staff out because they are downright rude every time I have been there. Go there once just to say you did then save your money and time and go to Schlotskys! read more

This place is adorable! It's a quaint little tea room in an old house. I came here with coworkers and they were the only guys in the room - otherwise it was mostly cute little grandmas. They give you free bread on the table but instead of your standard rolls and butter it's small slices of delicious quickbreads. My favorite was a cherry one - there was also a lemon walnut and a poppyseed that were quite good. Dessert for an appetizer - fine by me! For drinks, be sure to try their various teas - they had a tasty peach tea. I had a half hobo veggie sandwich with a side of fruit. The sandwiches here aren't huge - I should have gotten the whole sandwich, or done the side soup+salad combo - but it was pretty tasty. Bread was a teeny bit dry but I liked the inclusion of nuts. One person got the pot pie and said it was delicious, but he wasn't able to finish - the portion was huge! But it's served so adorably in a mug with a flower stuck in it to serve it. Definitely want to come back and try it! Oh and my "free gift" that came with check in was a small bar of soap from the gift shop next door - how sweet! The prices are fair but maybe a little high for the area. Worth it though! read more

This is my favorite place in highlands! One of the few restaurants you can find a good King Ranch Casserole, which is amazing! Good southern food in the cutest little atmosphere that is perfect for mother-daughter lunches, or a lunch date with the girls. I was able to get my husband to have lunch with me and my best friend one day, and he was pleasantly surprised! A lot of men think they are too manly to eat in a restaurant set up for a tea party, but he said he didn't feel weird in the slightest. And once you're done with lunch, head over next door to the gift shop! read more

Love this hidden gem in my town of Highlands, Texas. Such a cute place and the food is amazing. My favorite is the chef salad, but everything is amazing. read more

I love this place, great food, great service every time and extremely fair prices for a tea room. I drive almost an hour to eat here whenever the mood strikes! Totally worth it. My only complaint is that I wish their hours were a bit longer. read more

I love this place!! The food is delicious (I have never tried anything I didn't like), and the service is excellent! I always feel welcome when I visit! It is quiet enough for people to have a conversation, but they also offer bigger tables for larger groups!! It is definitely worth the trip to Highlands!! I have been going there for many years and it is very consistent!! Yum!! read more

Love, love, LOVE this cute quaint tea room. It's a hidden treasure in the Baytown/Highlands area. Their chicken salad is delicious (I get chicken salad everywhere I can and theirs is my favorite) as well as their pimento cheese, chicken pot pies (Oder in advance because they go quickly!), and meatloaf (one of their specials). It is a little pricey but it's definitely worth it. They also have a cute little gift shop that is fun to look in. If you're in the area you definitely should try this place out! read more

I'm only posting this review to say that the other reviewer Kellye C. doesn't know what she's talking about, because the staff at Teapot Depot are nice, friendly ladies, and the food is priced normally for today's economy and is also delicious. Just a few weeks ago they won the Baytown Epicurean Evening's People's Choice Award for the 3rd year in a row, beating out restaurants like Chili's, Tortugas, Panera Bread, Cracker Barrel, etc. It's a great tearoom lunch place that's charming and yummy. Highly recommended! read more

Amazing homemade food! Love the teas, chicken spaghetti, king casserole and desserts.

Bad Customer service. Went there earlier today around 9:58am and didnt know they open at 10:30am but they guy outside help us where to enter cuz the place outside has caution tapes and it is our first time in that place, we just move in highlands and wanted to try the teapot depot. The lady ask us "what do you want" my husband answered we come here to eat. Then shenwe are still close and its not 10:30am yet. Didnt even greet or anything so i told my husband to just find some other place to eat,that will treat us nice. Wont comeback ever. read more

Wow. What a disappointment. The only relation between watermelon and the "special" tea is that both are red. Paid $2.75 for a glass that was tasteless. The Porter's plate was a sandwich--which wasn't bad, with a handful of fritos, that set me back by $12. We ordered dessert, but the waitress forgot, and when we asked about it, she let us know it was an inconvenience. I see most of the review here are over a year old, so I guess it's changed in the last year or so. I used to frequent the place over 3 years ago, and brought a friend. Cost us $32 for 2 sandwiches, chips, 1 tea and 1 dessert. And the gift store? Skip it, unless you need the exercise. read more

My husband and I visited your tearoom today and I hate to say this but we wont be back. It has been about a year since I had visited and decided to take my husband for lunch. He was not interested in going to a "tea room" but I was able to convince him that they would have more than soup and salads. First I was shocked at how bad the place looked compared to the last time I visited. The waitress explained the improvements that were being made to the place. When we walked in we noticed a very young girl wearing very short shorts and my husband mumbled to me that he did not want that to be his waitress! I was embarrassed to say the least. Thankfully we were seated in the back room to a well dressed waitress that was very friendly and told my husband a little about the place. The food was good, but not great. The prices are high for lunch, but maybe that is expected for a tea room. They were not very busy and I can see at those prices it would be hard for people to pay that for lunch. read more