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WHITE BRANCHES

5.0 (26 reviews)
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Tea Room
M.Tamik O.

Absolutely adorable, total gem in Mount Vernon. Scones were delicious, nice selection of teas, lovely atmosphere.

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This is such a beautiful and unique experience that everyone must try!! I was so beyond happy that they have vegan options that were DELICIOUS! I was blown away with every aspect. The atmosphere is whimsical, the food is creative and beyond delicious, the tea options are out of this world. I hope one day I can return. They are so accommodating to all dietary restrictions including GF! They also hold special events which look like so much. I was only visiting for a weekend, but if I lived close I would go all the time.

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Wonderfully whimsical An elevator takes you up the the tea room and lounge. They did a great job decorating and making you feel like you've been transported. There are touches out wonderland throughout. I love that they let you smell the tea leaves before selecting a pot. They also steep the tea and remove the leaves so you don't have to worry about having an over steeped bitter cup of tea. The tea ware was cute and I was a big fan of the tiny silverware. The food tiers were all tasty. I liked having 2 different scones. I was also surprised by how much I enjoyed the egg salad sandwich. We will have to come back with a larger party to experience the private wonderland room.

Even the bathrooms are decorated.

Wonderfully decorated place for high tea. This was the perfect addition to our day trip visiting the tulip fields. Everything tasted great and I particularly enjoyed the scone. The texture was a cross between a traditional scone and a crumpet.

Standard tea set with small pot of tea. Each tray served 2 people.

This is the most amazing tea room I have ever been to. It was like stepping into a Vegas show. Every detail was so specific and perfect for the ambience. It was cozy and whimsical. The hosts were so welcoming. Matthew gave us a tour of the cabaret and theater which hosts special events. I would love to have my next big event here. Prices were comparable to other places but the decor and ambience were leagues above all the others. I had the standard tea set and it was delicious and fresh. Plenty of food per person to be full. The Crème de La Earl tea was so fragrant. I usually don't like London Fog tea but this one was really nice. I will definitely be returning soon. So glad I found this place.

Megan O.

White Branches is an *experience* ! This utterly charming tea house has limited hours, so be sure to check their website, but definitely plan your day around a visit. Or, better yet, make a reservation for a special lunch or afternoon tea in the secret room. When you arrive at the address, you'll take the elevator to the second floor, where you step into an absolute visual feast from floor to ceiling. Eight foot tall golden giraffe chandelier? Yes! Secret room accessed by pulling the "hand"le sticking out of a hedge? Why not! A three-dimensional wall of owls? Of course. Whimsy and unexpected delights at every turn. You could spend all day just exploring the space, but make sure you take time for tea. Their house blend is delicious, served in teapots and vintage china. We sampled the fruit dish, cucumber sandwiches, chicken salad, and fresh (warm out of the oven!) peach scones, and every bite was delicious. The scones were warm, perfectly peachy, and not too sweet. The chicken salad was herby and fabulous. The cucumber sandwiches were crisp and nicely accented with dill butter. This place would be perfect for a child's tea party, or a ladies lunch or special birthday. They also have private meeting rooms, and a couple of stage areas for performances and events. Matthew (owner) and staff were gracious and accommodating. Overall, this place gets an enthusiastic A+ for the fun and funky factor, the ambiance, the food/tea, and the staff.

Larisha S.

I made a special trip from Tacoma to see this, unfortunately I didn't have anyone to join me BUT solo-dining is no big deal! :) I wish I lived closer so that I could come visit more often, especially for their events. The elevator lobby is one of the coolest I've seen, truly impressive and really adds to the curiosity leading up to what awaits you. If ever there was a place where one could go to be lost and freely daydream, this would be the place. Everything is so well-decorated, opulent, and displayed, nothing seems out of place or just thrown together. It's beautifully designed and while nothing is matching, it doesn't appear to be chaotic or carelessly thrown together. I think the lights in the darkly decorated spaces should be a little less bright to have some ambiance added but the spaces weren't actively being used so for showcasing purposes, I get it. This is a multi-purpose space with a separate dining area but also a mini-stage with cabaret and gifts as well as an in-the-works theatre. My tea experience is the only thing I'd not give a 5 star on, It's a solid 4.5. Everything tasted homemade but it unfortunately didn't taste overly fresh. The sandwiches seemed unusually tiny and were cut a bit strangely. Still, the flavors were good and I'd certainly come for the tea service again. The scones and tea were delicious, I had their house tea and had mine with milk and sugar. It was perfection. Service was prompt and cordial. The owner Matthew is positively delightful. The dining room was laid out nicely though I could see if they were a full-house it would be quite cramped. There were children dining nearby me and it would seem they do offer a special hot chocolate and maybe even a children's tea set.

Beautiful table setting.
Kathy H.

The tea room has been here for several enjoyable years but it has moved to a whole new level with the new owner, Matthew White. He has taken over the whole top floor of the building and each area has a specific wonderful venue opening there...very theatrical in aspect and should be a great deal of fun. It looks sleek and very upscale. The tea was very good and the time spent with Matthew getting the grand tour and all the wonderful ins and outs was great fun. Thanks for spending that time with us. My granddaughter and I will be back very soon.

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Truly truly adored this place! Found on Yelp when looking for a tearoom to bring the girlfriends, and found the website intriguing. From the moment you take the elevator up to the second floor of the Old Town Grainery Bldg in Mount Vernon, your eyes will be enthralled and delighted with how Matthew White has created this sumptuously decorated space with Tea Room and theatres. The staff was friendly , kind and prompt. We thoroughly enjoyed our high tea here; I only wish I lived closer to regularly drop in for the Cabaret or Paint and Sip events, etc! Bravo!

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Liz V.

Love this place! We came here to celebrate my daughter's birthday and everyone was so nice and welcoming. We had a personal tour from Matthew, one of the owners. We enjoyed seeing the unique rooms and secret doorways. The earl grey tea they served was delicious. My husband is usually not a fan of tea, but he enjoyed their tea that we bought some to take home. The food was delicious. My kids had hot chocolate with theirs and it came with a chocolate filled marshmallow. They were in heaven. If you're ever in the Mt. Vernon area definitely check this place out. Service was outstanding!

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