Camellia's Sin Tea Parlor and Gift Shop
36 W. Pomfret St.
Carlisle, PA
717-243-6292
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#7
of 145in PA
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Wed - Sat: 11:30am to 4:00pm
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Food: Yesterday, I attended the 'Football Widows Tea' at this tearoom with several of my friends. We make it a habit to visit tearooms from near and afar and I have to say this is one of the best experiences we have ever had. The tea choices were many and the teapot never stayed empty. We tried as many as we liked until we 'floated away'. The Glitter and Gold (a vanilla spice) and Snowflake (coconut, almond, and cinnamon) and Nutcracker (citrus spice) were our favorites and can be purchased in the enchanting gift shop. There was a choice of soups - Borscht (beets from Lin's organic garden) and a Tuscan bean also very delicious. Scones and the lemon curd the best we ever tasted. Sandwiches and desserts were delicious as well. For more fun, we played 'Teago' which was like bingo but had an educational twist about 'tea'. The owner made sure that everyone left with a gift. Since the menu changes every month, we plan to visit this tearoom often. Thanks Lin and staff for a wonderful day. |
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- Diane 02/08/10 |
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Food: My friend and I have been to Camellia's on several occassions. This teashop is never a disappointment. The food, tea, service are always first rate. |
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- Edna 02/07/10 |
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Food: When my family and friends come to visit me they always make sure we have tea at your 'tea room.' Your scones, desserts, etc. are the very best. Thank you and thanks to your staff also. |
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- Sue Newman 02/02/10 |
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- Gene 01/26/10 |
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Food: I was there with my family over the holidays for the Dicken's Tea. All I can say is wow! It was incredible down to the last detail. You can tell that the menu was well thought out and everything that we had to eat seemed to complement each other. The tea was plentiful and always coming to our table. There was a number of different varieties - it was hard to choose a favorite tea. The country victorian decor and atmosphere was all so charming and delightful and there were hats to wear too. Each table had a different table scape. Even though the place was packed and the servers were very busy, the staff made sure we had everything we needed. The owner and staff were very pleasant and personable. Many lovely and tempting items in the the gift shop as well. We can't wait to go back! |
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- Jackie 01/26/10 |
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Food: I visited this tea shop over the holidays and loved it. The pumpkin scone was amazing as well as the snowflake tea. I would go back just for those two items alone! Our waitress was very pleasant as well. Cannot wait to go back. |
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- Cait 01/25/10 |
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Food: The Dickens Tea for the holiday season is not to be missed. Find a friend, or friends, and enjoy an unhurried, delicious lunch. The gift shop is great for last minute Christmas shopping. |
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- Judi Shunk 12/18/09 |
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Food: When my best friend was getting married I set up her bridal shower here. The food WAS excellent, but I found dealing with the staff to be very difficult. We were told that we would be the only ones there that day, which we had hoped for as there were quite a few of us. Instead it was opened up to whoever could walk in. Being that it's a business and needs to make money, understandable. It was just the first in a string of bad or no communication, though. We were also told we could take as long as we liked, but we'd been there for a bit more than an hour and the owner came out asking if she could cut the cake up to send home with us. I was very surprised, as I assumed no time limit meant no time limit, and she hadn't come to me to say she was hoping to close up. We were rushed throu... (more) |
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- Red 12/17/09 |
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Food: Fabulous food and fabulous atmosphere. I've been there several times and never been disappointed |
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- Pat 10/21/09 |
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Food: My office visited Camellia's Sin Tea Parlor as a special introductory to a new employee. I am not much of a tea drinker and had never been to a parlor before. I was skeptical, but pleasantly surprised by the variety and quality of the food and teas presented to us. Normally a picky eater, I found myself finishing everything that touched my plate. All of the food was homemade, with the ingredients for our soup coming directly from the owner's garden. We tried three different teas - House Tea, Earl Grey and Snowflake. We all agreed that the Snowflake was our favorite. The parlor itself was very whimsical and relaxing, as we found ourselves still carrying out our conversion long after dessert was finished. Even our lone male employee had a wonderful time. |
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- Ashley Kurtz 10/05/09 |
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Food: One of my Daughter-in-law's baby shower was at Camellia's in May. It was so great, we planned the other Daughter-in-law's at the same location in September. The Tea Room was lovely, the food wonderful and the owner and staff very accomidating. The lovely gift shop was an added bonus. This was a great setting for these special affairs. |
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- Sue R. 09/28/09 |
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Food: Like many of you, because we really enjoy tea rooms, we have had tea at the Ritz in San Francisco and at Herrod's of London. I mention these other venues because we felt that the tea choice, the wide array of delicious food, and the attentive service at Camellia's was superior to these other two experiences. The environment is comfortable and relaxing, the china table settings are beautiful, and the scones and lemon curd were the best ever. This tea room is a model to be greatly enjoyed and appreciated. We were so happy that our vacation route took us through Carlisle. |
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- Mary Emily Kitterman 08/31/09 |
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Food: Just a great place to have tea in a relaxing victorian atmosphere. The scones and chicken salad were especially tasty. Service is terrific. |
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- Laurel R. 08/20/09 |
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Food: Today I enjoyed an unexpected visit to Camilla's, with a girlfriend who enjoys tea as much as I. The pretty gift shop was a very nice surprise along with the array of food presented. The ambiance and wonderful company was a very special way to spend a Saturday afternoon! |
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- Linda 08/15/09 |
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Food: We just had my daughter's bridal shower at Camellia's. It was wonderful! We were seated and served in the garden...table settings were lovely, food excellent, and the service was exceptional. A memorable event at a lovely venue! |
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- Becky 08/04/09 |
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Food: I have visited Camellia's Sin on quite a few occassions and am always happy with the tea and food offered. It is always a treat to be there |
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- Hattie Ogle 07/20/09 |
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Food: This was my first visit to Camellia's and I really enjoyed it. The food was delicious and of course the tea was just as good. I will definitely be back again soon. |
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- Peggy 07/18/09 |
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Food: Some college friends and I just had another wonderful tea at Camellia's Sin. Lin and her staff were so welcoming and accommodating and of course, all the food was so delicious. We will be back for sure. |
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- Nancy McElwee 07/01/09 |
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Food: We just took our granddaughters to the Fairy Tea Party, and they absolutely loved it. They ranged in age from 3 to 11 and they all enjoyed it. Everything from the tea and desserts to Posey the Fairy. And the aunts and grandmothers enjoyed it as well. I highly recommend it. |
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- Crystal 06/29/09 |
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Food: If you are a guy who is not afraid to take your wife to tea this is a great place to go. The decor in not all lace and fuffie so I felt very comfortable in the dining room.Don't worry there are no mannequins staring as shown on the web site. The food and tea were the right amount that a man would not go away hungry. All the food served was excellent, especially the orange/carrot soup. We were served snowflake and house blend tea and enjoyed both. We will be returning to this tearoom. |
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- Mike & Carol York, PA 06/20/09 |
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Food: My wife and I have taken tea in many parts of the world, including Brown's Hotel in London, the Empress Hotel in Victoria, British Columbia, the Mark Hopkins Hotel in San Francisco, the Rose Cottage Tea Room in Pasadena, and the Chado tea rooms in Los Angeles. Despite the limited selection (but of high quality—my Assam and my wife's Earl Grey were both superb), our experience today ranks equal to the best of the best. The quiche was magnificently savory; the scones were mine, which are the best I've ever had; the asparagus wrapped in puff pastry was crunchy but not stringy; the chicken salad sandwich in a tiny, delicate brioche-tender roll let the flavor of the chicken come through without smothering it; the rich, complex chocolate pot de creme served cold in a tiny phyllo pastry cup, and ... (more) |
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- Reynolds Saunders, MD 06/04/09 |
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Food: This place is just beautiful and the food is one of the best we have had. Way better than the one thats rated number 1. I quess you cannot always go by the rating. |
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- suzzie 06/02/09 |
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Food: I have been to Camellia's Sin multiple times. Each and every time has been a lovely relaxing experience. Lynn has created for her guests a warm and inviting atmosphere that is perfect for everything from bridal showers to small intimate tea-focused lunches with close friends. The food is unfailingly unique and the house tea is beyond compare. I look forward to many more years of visits to the tea room! |
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- Amber T. 05/20/09 |
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Food: There were 4 variet. ies of teas served The food was very good. I especially liked the mushroom soup and the chicken salad on pastry. Everything served was delicious, but the cheese cake was exceptionally great. All in all it was a great afternoon for my group |
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- Kathy 05/13/09 |
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Food: Eight of my family members visited to treat ourselves for Mother's Day. We drove from almost 2 hours away and it was more than worth the drive. The food and tea were wonderful, service was great and so hospitable. It was utterly charming and a delighful experience. Thank you, Lin and staff, for a great Mother's Day gift! |
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- Denise 05/10/09 |
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Food: Each course was a wonderful surprise of flavors in both the food and the teas. The decor is elegant without being fussy. Lin was warmly hospitable and informative without being obtrusive. All in all a great experience. |
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- Linda 05/09/09 |
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Food: The tea room is a wonderful experience. The ambiance is elegant and fun. The Victorian décor is just like a movie set. The food is great and the tea is excellent. Check out the gift shop – you are sure to find something to treasure. |
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- Emily 05/08/09 |
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Food: I have visited this tea parlor many times and will continue for whatever occassion, whether it maybe a birthday , mothers's day or just to relax and enjoy my daughters,sister and friends. The ambiance is elegant and can be very fun and playful with hats for dress up and all. Everyone should try Camellias sin. |
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- Bonnie G 05/07/09 |
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Food: I had my sister's baby shower here on May 2, 2009 and the shower was a success! The atmosphere was elegente, the staff was friendly, service was excellent, and the food/teas was divine! I would highly reccommend this establishment for your shower or get together needs! Thank you Lynn and staff for a wonderful day! I will be back! In Christian Love, Lori |
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- Lori 05/03/09 |
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Food: What a wonderful experience. From the moment we walked into Camellia's Sin Tea Parlor the ambiance was one of elegance and relaxation. The food was outstanding and the way the ingredients and flavors were combined is ingenious. Everyone should try this awesome place. |
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- Tammy Zuch 04/30/09 |
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Food: Excellent, Excellent, Excellent!! What an incredible experience! Everyone should treat themselves to tea at Camellia's once a month! |
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- Kara 04/25/09 |
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Food: We just had a wonderful bridal shower for my daughter here. Twenty seven people were treated to delicious food and genuine hospitality. The atmosphere is delightful and the service was excellent.(There were even accomodations made for food allergies!) It is a charming tearoom, and I recommend it wholeheartedly. Thank you, Lin. |
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- Peg Biasucci 04/19/09 |
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Food: I had so much FUN picking out a hat to wear for the High Tea. The mushroom soup was the BEST that I have ever had. The scones with the fresh whipped cream was a real TREAT. Lin makes U feel very special. This was my first High Tea and I will never forget my GREAT experience being there. Looking forward on going back. |
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- Christine Ann Tutsic 04/16/09 |
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Food: Run, don't walk to Camellia's Sin Tea Parlor & Gift shop! I grew up in Pa.and live in Calif. My best friend Christine who still lives in Pa., took me to Camellia's this past March. Great scones, great ambiance, and so much fun browsing in the gift shop! Lin is a great hostess, and I can't wait to return next time I visit Pa. The house blend special tea is insanely delicious! LOVE IT! |
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- Loree Sobrito 04/10/09 |
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Food: Camellia's Sin is one of my very FAVORITE tea rooms and I've been to many. I go there often, and I especially delight in introducing my friends to this tearoom. Lin is a wonderful hostess, and everything she makes and serves is delicious. I have never been disappointed with the food--which is abundant--or the service. My only problem is that I can't visit the tearoom more often! |
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- Jane Davis 04/02/09 |
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Food: Lynn runs a wonderful first rate establishment. We were one of her first clients and have been there many times since. She always makes you feel very special. |
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- Penny Wolf 03/24/09 |
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Food: My sisters, nieces, daughter, and mother had a delightful tea time at your establishment. We will be back! It was scrumptious! Thank you. |
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- Rosanne Carson 03/04/09 |
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Food: I'm in the military and I make sure I go in for Tea every time I'm in the area. Lynn always makes the best food and the most wonderful relaxing experience! You need to try it yourself. Make sure you have a pot of snowflake!!!! |
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- Becky 02/28/09 |
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Food: I took my sister to Camellia's Sin for her Birthday. The experience was wonderful!!! We spent several hours browsing in the gift show and enjoying the courses of high tea The gift shop has so many unusual and the tea room has beautiful place setting. We would highly recommend this place. |
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- Elaine Shughart 02/11/09 |
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