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!

The food, tea, service and ambiance were quite lovely! I highly recommend this place.read more

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!

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!

If you want a unique but traditional afternoon tea experience, you need to visit The Van Horne!…read more Their food is all locally sourced, and I am sure all delicious. I had their potato soup, which was incredible, the steamed broccoli with cheese which was good, and the Tea for Two with a friend. We got to try their day-old strawberry scones and their raspberry scones of the day (which, by the way, I would not have know which was old and which was not if we hadn't been told). Each of us got to choose 3 sandwiches, which I have not experienced before but appreciated, and I enjoyed all 3 of my cucumber sandwiches. We also each got to choose our own quiche slice from the two daily flavors. I really did appreciate how each person could get exactly what they wanted while still having a full tea experience. The nut rolls and Mexican wedding cookies were also yummy and I wish I could have had more. Each of us got to choose our own tea as well, which is pretty typical, although not every place allows that. They had a huge menu to choose from, and the best part is that you can also order any of their teas to go in a tin to make your own at home. They even have some more unique flavors, such as some oolong varieties. The service is a bit slow, but everyone, from the owners to the servers, is so sweet, so you can't really complain. We had Emma as our server and she did not steer us wrong with recommendations we asked for and was able to tell us all about what we were getting. She is such a joy and in a great role. The ambiance is also unique. It feels like you are either in an antique store or old Victorian house. It really does look like an afternoon tea place. You do need a reservation, especially on a weekend. The space isn't huge and they do not have a huge staff, and you can tell they like to make sure they are prepared so it can be a relaxing, special experience, whether having tea or anything else they offer. I would recommend making a trip out here, and this is a definite stop any time I am in the area moving forward!

We were here for our 43rd wedding anniversary. It was so perfect. We were greeted promptly and…read moreseated. We had made reservations. Our server told us the specials of the day and told us about the tea. The restaurant is decorated so cute. Old fashioned and fun. We ordered the afternoon tea for 2. We had 3 half croissants each half a large scone each and a small piece of quiche. There were a few cookies and fruit on the tier also. We ordered the Chinese Keemun tea. It was delicious. We also had a cup of potato soup as a starter. The lovely owner came over to check in. She is so sweet. We will definitely be returning for another meal.

Attended a wedding. It was nice the loud music, which was held in the barn and the food/socializing…read morewas inside the house were separate. House was very elegant. Everything was very clean and quaint. There was a playroom for the kids which was nice. I'm considering coming back for tea in the wintertime just to experience it. The new Sarris factory tour is not far from here if you are looking to do something else while out that way.

I reserved the Gathering Place and Tea House for my daughter in law's baby shower. Cyndi, the…read moreowner, is amazing. She was kind and helpful and incredibly easy to work with. The food and tea were exceptional and the service was impeccable. I could go and on as it is such an amazing place.

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.

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!

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.

Fun, fabulous, fancy& frilly!!! An adorable and charming…read morerental event space & tea flight parlor!!!! Owned and operated by an amazing woman who opened her business from a true passion of event planning You can host a variety of different events in different themed rooms at her venue, but she also does tea flights which is a perfect girls' day activity!  ESPECIALLY THIS MONTH- the tea flight theme is Galentine's -so grab the girls & book a flight Her attention to details makes for a very memorable experience.  Went and tried a tea flight and I cannot speak more highly of it! Had our tea flight in the Chanel Parlor- an elegant, vintage, boujee & glamorous space The teas are truly incredible - they've spent so much time perfecting the perfect blends! Each flight comes with 4 teas (one rotating each month) & a small bite which is perfect! The Galentine's Flight The Chanel Parlor Blend- white tea, green tea, jasmine, lavender & rose The Western Lounge Blend- red rooibos, ceylon, orange peel, cinnamon, clove & orange flavor The Farmhouse Blend- red rooibos, cinnamon & apple February's Seasonal Blend- rich chocolate covered strawberry flavor All accompanied by vanilla sugar, heart sugar cubes, dissolving doilies, macarons & heart candies! Recommend checking her space out for your next event or booking a fun afternoon with the girls at one her tea flights

Piccola Piazza is a gelato manufacturer specializing in authentic Italian recipe gelatos. The…read moreflavor array is extensive to meet every palette. While the prices for the coppette might see steep on a per ounce basis, you should rather measure the value based on how the gelatos make you feel and smile. They are creamy, deeply flavored, free of chemicals and tasty. Unlike store bought, the pistachio is roasted and not colored. And the gianduia (hazel nut and chocolate) is the real deal. The thing of dreams. Get the dozen mix pack and enjoy. I've only ever bought them directly from the owner so can't speak to wider retail availability.

Pittsburgh is so lucky to have this business! Finally, real authentic Italian gelato that can be…read moredelivered to your actual house! I ran into the owner and gelato maker at a tasting out in Carnegie, and was instantly smitten with his amaretto gelato. There's really nothing like this in this city. The gelato is thick and creamy and what you would want from a delicious, frozen dessert. And even more. Amazingly, he will deliver it directly to your house for a pretty reasonable low fee. It basically doesn't get much better than this! I cannot recommend Antonio and his gelato enough!