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Candleberry Tea Room & Cafe / The Gift Box

1502 Louisville Road
Frankfort, KY
502-875-0485
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Monday - Friday: 11:00am to 2:00pm (Lunch)
Saturday: 12:00pm to 2:00pm (Lunch)

For parties of 6 or more reservations highly recommended.

Afternoon Tea (served on Saturdays at 11:00am) by reservation only. Other times at the discretion of the Tearoom Owner.

Special catered events provided by arrangement. Call 502-875-0485 for details.

Bus Tour Groups; Catered Events; Showers; Receptions all by reservation.

Email: TeaGal@candleberrytea.com

Overview

Updated 09/07/10

Follow us on Facebook facebook/candleberry.tea and at facebook/giftbox.frankfort

Candleberry's has become quite a popular place for lunch; therefore, we suggest (not required, but suggested) if you are coming from out of town or have a group of 6 or more, that you call ahead for reservations to insure a table.

Candleberry's is an upscale tea room/ cafe with a distinct menu that includes authentic homemade recipes, quality ingredients, and quaint presentation offered in a cozy, intimate, charming, relaxed atmosphere.

Candleberry's is well known for our incredible, unfortgettable dessert options. In fact, we have been voted 'Frankfort's Best Place for Dessert' 2009 by the People's Choice' Awards sponsored by the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce. We continue to be devoted to offering our guests the best desserts --all homemade -- around. Each day we have an offering of desserts that are sure to put a smile on your face.

Our full menu can be found on our website at www.candleberrytearoom.com. While there you can also review of wide selection menu of loose leaf teas, find out about our upcoming events, and many other things.

Our new menu has received wonderful reviews from both women and men guests. The traditional tearoom fare is there, but also a lot of heartier and interesting menu choices. Choices include, but are not limited to, a Grilled Rueben sandwich, a 'Scoop Sampler', several heartier sandwiches, some special summertime salads, our national known Kentucky Hot Brown, and so much more. There is something for every taste and appetitie.

You can also follow us on Facebook where we post photos of happenings at our place. You can also view our recent TV commercial from our website or from Facebook. Our facebook pages are indicated above.

After dining, please visit The Gift Box for beautiful unique gifts! Autumn is in the air... and Christmas is just around the corner. We are preparing for our annual Christmas Open House on October 1, 2 and 3. The Gift Box will be open all three days. The Tearoom will be open on Friday and Saturday (but not on Sunday).

We understand that it is because of Jesus Christ that we are blessed beyond measure. We praise Him for His guidance, His protection, His steadfastness, and His many blessings. He is our business partner, He is our life partner, He is our Lord and Savior. Everything we receive is from His Grace.





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Just Wonderful!!!!!!!! Food was excellent, from the soup to entrée to dessert. The owner and waitress were very attentive and charming. The tearoom is lovely and elegant, not overdone or gaudy. They house a great selection of teas. This is one of the best places in Kentucky.

- Mary 09/02/10

Tearoom Response
Thank you so very kindly for your comments Mary. We enjoyed your visit with us.
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Very much enjoyed our lunch at your tea room on Monday. Excellent!

- Jackie L. 08/31/10

Tearoom Response
Thank you Jackie. We appreciate the comment.
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I was passing through Frankfort yesterday and stumbled across this tea room. I was impressed with the enjoyable lunch I had -- food, atmosphere, and service. I especially enjoyed my dessert! I will return as often as I am in town.

- Amy Mae 08/24/10

Tearoom Response
Thank you Amy for taking the time to comment. We enjoyed your visit.
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Just wanted to let you know that your desserts are fantastic! The butterscotch meringue pie was such an unusual surprise.

- Carrie 08/13/10

Tearoom Response
Carrie... Thank you! All our meringue pies have a twist that make them extra-ordinary... We have been voted 'Frankfort's Best Place for Dessert' partly because of our meringue pies.
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Loved this place! The waitresses are friendly and very accommodating, the dining room is warm and inviting, the food is wonderful and the tea is delicious. I don't know how they do it, but the desserts are to die for...YUM! I cannot wait to go back!

- Marci 08/10/10

Tearoom Response
Thank you Marci... we will look for your return.
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My husband and I truly enjoyed everything. We will be back!

- Joan 08/05/10

Tearoom Response
Hi Joan... we enjoyed chatting with you and your husband.
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From the moment your eyes feast upon the enchanting lace draped tables, you enter a room filled with beauty, and ambience. What a treat to share an afternoon with your good friends for a 'JUST BECAUSE' lunch! The lunch menu is filled with so many wonderful items to choose from. The desserts are exquisite. It is difficult not to order one of each!!! What a wonderful experience - Thank You!!!!

- Alyne 08/05/10

Tearoom Response
Thank you for your kind comments Alyne! We are so happy you enjoyed yourself during your visit.
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What a wonderful find. The atmosphere is very relaxing and the food is excellent. Some of the best chicken salad and quiche I have ever had. When you go, get the Sampler plate, we were impressed from the moment the plates were placed in front of us. We loved the desserts, too. I will definitely be back for more very soon.

- Christi 07/23/10

Tearoom Response
We are happy that you found our place and enjoyed your visit... See you again soon.
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Enjoyed my lunch and the huge selection of items on the menu. I had never had benedictine so the owner let me try it and it was excellent. The owners are delightful, they like to try new things and appreciate their customers reviews. I look forward to returning soon and trying their Hot Brown, heard it was excellent.

- Jan 07/20/10

Tearoom Response
Jan... We are so glad you enjoyed the sampling of Michele's own recipe for Benedictine... :) Thank you for the kind comment.
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My friends treated me to lunch at Candleberry’s yesterday for my birthday! What a delightful experience for all of us. The staff was most attentive and the food was delicious! In fact, I would say the desserts here are the best selection of desserts We've ever had. Each of us chose a different one and we passed them around, each getting a taste. What an amazing experience resulting in an unforgettable birthday! I will look forward to visiting again and again. Thank you

- Connie 07/15/10

Tearoom Response
We are so happy to have been part of your birthday celebration. Thank you for taking the time to post a comment for us. We look forward to seeing you again.
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My family was passing through from Indiana on Monday. We were directed to you restaurant by a person we asked for a good place to eat when we were getting gas. We are so happy that we were sent to your tea room. Such an unexpected pleasure on our trip. The decor and service were excellent. The food was beyond outstanding. My husband continued talking about the pie he had for hours after we got back on the road. Thank you

- Amber Lynne Follin 07/08/10

Tearoom Response
We are so happy that your family enjoyed your visit with us! Thank you for taking the time to let us know.
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I have been to Candleberry's Tea Room a number of times over the last couple of years. It is one of my favorite places to have lunch. Everytime they change the menu, I am pleasantly surprised by the new menu choices. This happened yesterday again. The summertime lunch menu is wonderful. Such a variety of choices. The food and service are terrific as always.

- Hanna 07/08/10

Tearoom Response
Hi Hanna... we are really proud of our new Summertime menu. We believe it has some really nice items to choose from. We are so glad to hear that you like it.
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I wanted to thank you both for a wonderful experience we had hosting our
bridal shower at Candleberry's. The service was good and food was
delicious-love those tea sandwiches and strawberry cake. My husband had
no desire to eat Olive Nut until he tasted those and loved them.

- Cathy 06/29/10

Tearoom Response
Thank you Cathy. We wish the Bride and Groom a very happy life together. We are pleased to have been a part of her wedding celebrations.
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I enjoy coming to Candleberry for lunch very often. Such a charming place with good service and very delightful food. I have known the owners since they first took over the business several years ago, they work very hard to make everything just right. I love this place!

- MJS 06/27/10

Tearoom Response
Mary... we enjoy your presence very time.
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Such a wonderful spot for a tearoom style lunch! We were very impressed with the service, atmosphere and quality of food. The menu is so extensive that we will need to come back many times to experience everything you have to offer. We are looking forward to many visits.

- Jean Anne 06/25/10

Tearoom Response
We look forward to your next visit! Thank you Jean Anne for the nice comment.
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My husband and I had lunch at your restaurant on Wednesday. We were very pleased with the quality of food and service. My husband especially enjoyed the dessert!

- Elizabeth H. 06/18/10

Tearoom Response
Husbands always like dessert... ha ha...Thank you for your kind comments.
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The butterscotch cream pie you have on the menu is wonderful. Such an unusual treat!

- Sally 06/17/10

Tearoom Response
Thank you Sally... when we prepare something especially unusual, it is so nice to hear favorable comments about it. The butterscotch pie seems to be well received by a lot of our customers, so we will have it quite often.
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Your Kentucky Hot Brown is the best I have ever tasted.

- Mark G. 06/14/10

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Thanks Mark... We are proud of our version of this traditional Kentucky dish! So very glad you liked it.
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Last Wednesday was a real treat. My friend and I ate at your tearoom. We had a wonderful meal. Our waitress was so friendly and helpful. The food was excellent. We will be back!

- Susan S. 06/14/10

Tearoom Response
We'll be watching for you Susan... We enjoyed your visit.
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A friend of mine told me to visit your tearoom on my trip to Kentucky, they had done this on their last trip. I LOVED your place! The service was incredible, food and teas were fantastic and the atmosphere was spectacular! I live in Ohio and have tried serveral tea rooms in my area, and this is one of best I have ever visited. WHAT A PLEASANT SURPRISE, and I have my friend to thank!

- Jo Anne 06/10/10

Tearoom Response
We get to Ohio often Jo Anne...there are some fantastic tearooms near Columbus... We are so happy you enjoyed your visit to ours.
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I just discovered your tearoom and found everything excellent. My waitress was extremely helpful and attentive. My plate looked like a work of art when it was set in front of me and the taste of the food was even better. Also, your raspberry iced tea is so refreshing. I will be back!

- Amanda 06/10/10

Tearoom Response
Our respberry iced tea is from real tea leaves.. made by Harney & Sons fine tea. It is a favorite around here. We are so happy it hit the spot for you!
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My two friends and I ate at your teahouse today for lunch. You were packed, but the service and quality of food were outstanding. Such a great place for lunch. We will be back soon.

- Gretchen 06/09/10

Tearoom Response
We are not packed every day... (thankfully, grin)... We are pleased that you found us enjoyable even on one of our busy busy days. We will let our staff know they did a good job for you!
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Just wanted to tell you that we enjoyed our lunch at your tearoom last Saturday. Wonderful in all respects!

- Fran 06/09/10

Tearoom Response
Hey Fran! We are so happy you enjoyed our place. See ya again soon.
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Wonderful place to enjoy a good meal and visit with friends.

- Nancy G. 06/08/10

Tearoom Response
Thank you Nancy! Your comments are appreciated.
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For my 40th birthday, I decided to go antique shopping and visit a tearoom. I first tried 2 other tearooms in Simpsonville and Frankfort that were closed down. I then ended up here at 1:45pm. There was a small shoppe selling jewelry, candles and a little home decor. I was pleased to see Harney tea! I ordered a sampler and a pot of Chocolate Mint Tea and let them know I wanted to try a few different flavors. The waitperson was pleasant, but started turning out the lights around me before I got my food. Before finishing my food, the owner/manager came to my table in a huff and said that she was told I wanted to order another flavor. I confirmed, but wanted to wait until I finished my meal and the pot I had. I was rudely told they could make it to go. Two minutes later, she briskly ... (more)

- Shawna 06/04/10

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My friend and I had lunch at your tearoom last Saturday. We enjoyed everything very much. The Kentucky Hot Brown (my friend ordered it, but I got a taste) was awesome. We didn't really have room for dessert, but got some anyway. Wow, the bread pudding is the best I have ever had anywhere.

- Janet 06/02/10

Tearoom Response
Janet... thank you for visiting us... thank you for the comments!
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Passing through Frankfort on our trip, your tearoom was suggested to us as a good place to eat. We enjoyed your tearoom very much. The food, service and atmosphere was excellent. A nice break from our travels.

- Candice G. 06/02/10

Tearoom Response
Candice... we always enjoy out of town visitors... and especially those from out of state... we enjoyed chatting with you and are so happy we are a nice break from your travels for you.
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I enjoyed my birthday visit to your tearoom. Thank you for making the day special with your good food, excellent service and atmosphere.

- Amy S. 05/29/10

Tearoom Response
Amy.. we are so glad to have been part of your birthday celebration!!!!!
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While in your town visiting my sister, she suggested we come to your teahouse for lunch. What a wonderful experience! You have such a cozy, warmer place. The food and friendliness was noteworthy. I look forward to being in Frankfort again so that I can stop by.

- Jamie Lynn 05/28/10

Tearoom Response
Jamie... Thank you! We enjoyed your visit. See ya on your next visit to town.
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Everything is wonderful here. Great food, atmosphere and service. Enjoyed my lunch very much.

- Augusta 05/20/10

Tearoom Response
We appreciate your comment Augusta.
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I visited your tearoom a number of years ago on a trip to Frankfort to see family. It was a fine tearoom back then. However, I was pleasantly surprised this time -- the menu has been expanded and the food was wonderful. I continue to enjoy my visits, and wish they could be more often.

- Randi B. 05/19/10

Tearoom Response
Thank you Randi... we are so glad you got a chance to stop by again.
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My husband and I visited your teahouse on Satuday. This was our fist visit. We enjoyed the atmosphere, food and service very much. The desserts were wonderful! We will be back often. We are so glad we discovered this place.

- Janet N. 05/17/10

Tearoom Response
We are so glad you discovered our place also. Thank you Janet for the kind comments.
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Andy and Michele, Thanks for your warm hospitality and fabulous food!It is our NEW favorite place to visit and we will come back any time that we are in town! Smiles, Barbie and Betsy

- Barbie Kinney 05/10/10

Tearoom Response
Barbie... we enjoyed your visit very much. Thank you for your kind comments.
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My group of girl friends were looking for an outting. We found your place and came for lunch. We all enjoyed EVERYTHING. We each got a differnt dessert and passed them around, wow, terrific.

- MIndy 04/28/10

Tearoom Response
Thank you Mindy for your kind comments.
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Just wanted to tell you that our lunch yesteday was wonderful! We were visiting here from Tennessee and had found your Tea Room on Teamap. The atmosphere was charming and the service was attentive. We also enjoyed exploring your gift shop with all its pretty things.

- Rebbeca Hardington 04/19/10

Tearoom Response
Rebbecca... we are so glad you came to visit. We trust your stay in Frankfort was enjoyable. See you next time you are in town.
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Have to admit...I love controversy and am somewhat curious! I saw some negative comments on Facebook that mentioned Tea Map site and I read some pretty damaging comments here too, so I decided to visit your tea room to see what all the fuss was about! I was expecting a bad experience, but wanted to see for myself how such a place stays in business. I'm not sure whether to be delighted or disappointed! Nothing negative here, just a complete jewel of a tea room. Warm hospitable service, lovely placement of the food on my plate, amazing food of great variety, and the best dessert I have ever seen in any restaurant. So... I do not know what happened over the weekend, but am thankful that the comments made me curious enough to visit! I will of course return, to enjoy the most delightful place I have ever experienced for lunch! And… I won’t believe everything I read on FB and I will be back!

- Adam Johnson 04/15/10

Tearoom Response
Fantastic Adam! Since something positive (your discovering us) came out of this... then we are pleased. See you again soon! Thank you for taking time to comment.
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The moment you walk in the gift shop, you realize that the Owners are Christians. It is such a breath of fresh air to see so many spiritual items scattered throughout a gift shop and tearoom. This feeling carries over to the service, atmosphere and food in the tearoom. Thank you for not being afraid to show your beliefs. It meant a lot to me.

- Susan 04/14/10

Tearoom Response
Thank you Susan... we are happy you noticed... we are proud of our beliefs and faith.
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Delicious. Charming. Beautiful Decor. Lovely music. Attentive service. We had a wonderful time and will return and bring friends! I could not help but notice the negative comments left over the weekend, and do not understand how anyone could have had a bad experience here.

- Amy C. 04/12/10

Tearoom Response
Thank you Amy. There was a misunderstanding on our part concerning a reservation. The group understandably is very upset and has decided to post comments here and on facebook. We were very sorry that we could not please this group. As you and the others that have posted positive comments here and on facebook know, we strive to provide the best food, service and atmosphere that we can.
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I was one of the 18 women who was arriving for high tea. When we arrived as you've heard they were not prepared for us. I believe that they were aware of our month advance reservation when it was called in but apparently the staff did not write it down - 100% their fault, no miss communication!! So as christians we tried to make the best of the situation. That was quite difficult as the service was very poor!! I had to get up twice to go and find someone to serve us. The only one who seemed genuine was the woman in the back making our food. She happened to be at the reservation desk when I needed assistance and she was happy to help. I highly recommend that you find another tea house! This is not #1 in my book!!

- Ami Foreman 04/11/10

Tearoom Response
We have fully accepted responsibilty for the misunderstanding concerning the reservation. It is unfortunate that we could not do anything to correct this mistake. If we could have, we would have since we strive to be extremely accomodating and to provide quality food, service and atmosphere. We understand this group's disappointment.
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Reservations for tea were made over a month ago,however, when we arrived after driving for almost 2 hrs, we were told that there was no record of our making reservations. Why would I make reservations over a month before today, 4/10/10, and also give a credit card # to hold the reservations, and also told the lady that we wanted high tea. Was told to call the day before if there cancellations, because there 18 in our party. We did have cancellations, so I called on 4/9 and told a man that we had some cancellations for tea and he said he would tell them. He even acknowledged that he had talked to me the day before. I had also posted on facebook on Fri. that I was looking forward to coming to tea on Sat. and they responded that they were looking forward to our coming. We went on & ordered lunch, and two of our people NEVER did get their lunch. The food was nothing extra. I don't know how this place was # 1 as we have been to tearooms all over Ky. & it definitely not # 1. WE WILL NOT BE BACK!!!!!

- Barbara Snow 04/10/10

Tearoom Response
There was a misunderstanding about the reservation for High Tea. We did have record of the reservation for 18 for lunch. We have apologized with complete sincerety numerous times about the mistake with the reservation. We totally understand this group's disappointment and understand that they were upset. We do not however understand some of the other comments they have made about the quality of food and service. We always strive to provide the highest possible quality and service and have provide such for many years.... the hundreds of positive comments we have received on TeaMap and on Facebook attest to that fact. Again, we are very sorry for the misunderstanding concerning the reservation, had there been any way to accomodate the group in that manner we would have done so.
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The ladies of my family tour Kentucky and visit tea houses. We decided to visit candleberry since it is listed as number one in Kentucky. We made reservations for high tea, when we arrived they didnot have our reservation correct. Some of us drove 2 hours and some were here for their first high tea. We ordered off the menu. Some never got their food! We asked for more crackers twice and got one package each time which became comical. We had to get up twice to get someone for more drinks. Not sure how this place got first. We brought 18 people and none of us will ever be back!

- Kathy Russell 04/10/10

Tearoom Response
There was a misunderstanding about the reservation for High Tea. We are not sure what happened but took full responsibility for the error. Since High Tea preparation takes several hours, we were not able to correct this mistake. However, we attempted to provide the quality service and food that we offer everyday for lunch. This group was disappointed from the start, and we can understand that and feel absolutely terrible about our mistake with the reservation.
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My Wedding Anniversary was last Wednesday. Thank you so much for making me look soooooooo good this year! I made a reservation for my wife and I at your restaurant. She was blown away by the ambiance, decor and food. The Kentucky Hot Brown was outstanding! She enjoyed the Sampler plate and said the quiche was awesome. The whole experience made our day. Thank you!

- Johnny L. 04/07/10

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Thank you we will be back! It has been discussed that perhaps we've found a permanent home for our formerly roving group!

- Claire J. 04/07/10

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My best friend and I love out of the way places. We visited your tearoom Thursday. Delightful in every catagory. My plate was lovely and the food delicious. The desserts were unbeleivable – Coconut Merangue Pie! Thank you for telling me I could take some home. My husband loved the slice I took him! . Every detail was accounted for. Nice job!

- Sarah 04/05/10

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We dropped in last Friday without a reservation for lunch. It seems it was standing room only. We were pleasantly surprised at the cordial welcome we recieved. The Owner didn't seem put out about having four more customers on top of everything else that was happening. The food was slightly slower than the last time we visited, but not badly timed considering the crush that was occuring. Our tea came out brewed perfectly, the food was outstanding as usual! Thank you for another lovely visit!

- Jean Anne 04/05/10

Tearoom Response
Yes, Jean Anne... we do get rather busy at times... but we do try and provide the best service possible even during the rush... thank you for your comments... we are very happy that you were pleased.
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My cousins and I had our monthly tea lunch at Candleberry's Tearoom and found it to be just delightful. We meet once and month and plan to go again. The furniture and decor were tea room perfect. We had a most memorable lunch and a wonderful time.
Thanks to you all!

- The Boyer cousins - Pam 04/03/10

Tearoom Response
Hi Pam... Thank you for your visit... we look forward to the next Boyer outing... :)
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Very nice tea experience. Our table was lovely. The Tea Room decor was very pleasant and the owners and staff were wonderful. Very willingly go the extra mile.

- Easter Vales 03/23/10

Tearoom Response
Easter... we enjoyed your Afternoon Tea as much as you did. It was wonderful to chat with you. We are looking forward to visiting your B and B in the near future.
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Found this wonderful place on Facebook. Grabbed a couple of my friends and we made the trip here from Danville. Wish it was closer to home. This place is wonderful. Will be back as often as I can!

- Georgia 03/23/10

Tearoom Response
Thank you for making the trip over Georgia.... We get a lot of folks from Danville, perhaps you all could rent a tour bus... HA HA... See ya soon!
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Mother and I have been coming to Candleberry Tearoom on a monthly basis after her doctor visits for a year or more. She has been attending for years before that. It has always been one of her favorite places to eat. The food has always been special, as has the service. The desserts fantastic. The Owner, Michelle, always has something sweet to say to my mom. It means a lot to her to have the Owner know her and ask how she is doing. We love coming and having time together

- Linda 03/23/10

Tearoom Response
Linda... your mother is a jewel. We enjoy her visits very much!
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My husband and I were here on a very busy day. I think some group was having some sort of party. Even though the place was packed, our waitress treated us like we were her only customer. I was very impressed with the service, food and everything.

- Jeanne 03/22/10

Tearoom Response
Thank you Jeanne. I will tell Bobbie that her service to you was appreciated. We do get very busy some days, and try our best to still provide the best service we can.
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It is always a joy to meet my friends for lunch or special occasions at Candleberry Tearoom. The food is good, the service is excellent and the friendly staff is always willing to take our picture and provide a little something extra as we request.

- Cheryl S. 03/19/10

Tearoom Response
Happy Birthday Cheryl... Hope you entire day was grand.
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Discovered your restaurant on facebook. My friend and I decided to give you a try. The food was wonderful! We each had dessert, but we can’t figure out which one was better, they were both so good. Haven’t tried any of the hot teas yet, but we will be back soon to do so.

- Scott 03/19/10

Tearoom Response
Hey Scott... We appreciated you visit... See you soon.
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Wow, our first time there and we were so impressed. The food was wonderful and we haven't experienced customer service like this in a long time. The tea shop had lots of people but we felt as if we were the only ones. Very attentive and sweet. We highly recommend and we will most definitely be back. Loved it!!!

- Karol 03/18/10

Tearoom Response
Karol.... thank you for the kind comments. We are so happy you found our service so good. Bobbie and Lesley do a wonderful job, doesn't they.
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The place is a nice atmosphere but the food leaves a lot to be desired. I found their recipe for their success and it comes from GFS. Nothing is homemade it is all pre-packaged food that is simply warmed and served. So I find that the prices for un-homemade food here is a bit too steep.

- Frankfort Local 03/15/10

Tearoom Response
This is a disgruntled former employee, who seems to have a problem with our success. Our menu has chicken salad, pimento cheese, olive nut, tuna salad, dilly egg salad, Kentucky Hot Brown, herb tomato soup, Ruebens, the Italian, grilled cheese w/ bacon, grilled Bacon Egg, mushroom quiche, asperagus quiche, country sausage quiche, classic BLT, turkey blt, congealed tea salads, courtyard salad, paradise pie, east of eden pie, coconut merringue pie, chocolate merringue pie, nilla wafer cake, Ky bread pudding with bourbon sauce, brownie delight, and much much more… NONE of which can be bought pre-made at Gordon Food Service. (We do buy our meats, potato chips, mayo, chocolate morsels, carmel sauce, napkins, straws, coffee, etc from GFS).
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I took my girls for lunch and tea as a surprise for the four of us. I was not disappointed and my girls enjoyed it immensely. This will be our new girls day out place!

- Brenda 02/25/10

Tearoom Response
Brenda... thank you for the kind comment.
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Loved the setting, the food. Can't say enough. Great place for something special. I'll be telling all of my friends. I will also be returning there with friends and family.

- Marianne 01/24/10

Tearoom Response
Thamk You Marianne.. And HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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Just wanted to leave you a little note to thank you for the many wonderful experiences I have had at Candleberry Tearoom this year. I discovered the restaurant after seeing your TV commercial. I am so glad I did, you have become one of my favorite lunchtime stops. The food, service and atmosphere is such a welcomed change from Frankfort’s other eating choices. Keep up the good work!

- Randi 01/12/10

Tearoom Response
Randi... new friends are always a blassing. We have enjoyed getting to know you over the past year. We look forward to our time together in 2010. Thank you.
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My family was traveling through your state last week on our way for Christmas with our family. We had found your tearoom here on Teamap and was intrigued by all the comments from satisfied customers so we found a way to schedule a stop to see for ourselves. You were one of the highlights of our trip!

- Robert Meade 12/29/09

Tearoom Response
We are glad we could be a part of your family's Christmas. If ever passing by Kentucky again, we would love to have you stop in again.
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Your gift shop is absolutely charming! I was able to finish up my Christmas shopping all in one place. I am very excited about the very unique gifts I was able to find. I also enjoyed my lunchtime break in your tearoom. No wonder it is a very busy place, the food was out of the ordinary and service was excellent. I will be back!

- Fran 12/28/09

Tearoom Response
Fran.... thank you for taking the time to comment about our gift shop and the tearoom. We are certainly happy that you were pleased.
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My office came to Candleberry Tearoom for a Christmas get together. Even though it was a very busy place (many offices apparently had the same idea) we had a wonderful time. The service was great and the food was fantastic. We especially wanted to thank our waiter, who was most attentive and helpful.

- Carolyn 12/28/09

Tearoom Response
Hello Carolyn. We are so happy you enjoyed your Christmas outing at Candleberry's. Thank you for the nice comments.
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What a wonderful place to spend time with friends over a leisurely (delicious) lunch and a tall glass of raspberry iced tea!

- Kate 12/23/09

Tearoom Response
Thank you Kate!
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We have always had a pleasant experience on our visits. We don’t get to come often enough because we live about an hour away. They serve whole leaf tea with a wide variety. The food positively compliments the teas and is always fresh and delicious. The gift shop attached to the tea room is adorned with all sorts of interesting and tasteful items – and it seems to change everytime we come by. However, what makes this tearoom unique from others I have visited, is the staff. The owner and her serving staff make your experience absolutely wonderful. There is a gentleman waiter that was there on one our latest visit (he asked that we leave a comment here) that made us feel like the only customers even though the place was rather busy. I highly reccommend Candleberry tearoom to anyone wanting a peaceful afternoon to visit with a friend

- Alicia 12/18/09

Tearoom Response
Alicia... thank you for the wonderful comments and recommendation. We are pleased you are pleased.
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I wish you sold your desserts by the whole pie. Everytime I visit, the dessert is the hightlight of my lunch.

- Wilma Jean 12/18/09

Tearoom Response
hey Wilma, Good News! We do sell our pies and cakes by the whole pie or cake. All you need to do is order your selection ahead at least 24 hours prior to when you want it... we do the rest to get you a fresh baked dessert.
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My girlfriend and I first tried to visit this tearoom in the summer. It was closed to the public because of a party. We finally made it back there this week and it was well worth the wait and the long drive to get there. It was a cozy, relaxing atmosphere. The service was very nice and accommodating. The menu choices were wonderful and the raspberry iced tea was excellent. I can't wait for an excuse to go back again.

- Mary W 12/16/09

Tearoom Response
Mary... We appreciate your making a second trip in order to get in. We are sorry that we were closed for a private luncheon on your first trip. We are especially glad you enjoyed yourself!
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Awesome pie! I had the paradise pie, chocolately delight to be sure. Others in my group ordered different desserts and we had fun sharing tastes of each.

- Cindy 12/15/09

Tearoom Response
Hey Cindy... Thank you for the comment. We are so glad you liked the Paradise Pie... one of our specialties.
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Merry Christmas! We appreciate hearing that from your staff when we arrived. Very few restaurants have such a friendly and warm atmosphere. Your decorations in the tearoom are great. And the gfit shop is a shopper’s delight. I ate more than I should have, smile. I shopped more than I should have, bigger smile. I had the most fun I have had in a long time. I will be back, soon.

- Smithy 12/15/09

Tearoom Response
Merry Christmas Smithy... We are happy to hear you enjoyed your visit.
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I don’t think this time of year would be complete without our office’s annual visit to the tearoom for lunch. It seems that things improve every year! The food, service and decorations are unique and fantastic. Thank you.

- Gwen 12/11/09

Tearoom Response
Hey Gwen... thank you for the comments! We are pleased that your group enjoyed themselves.
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Just wanted to tell you that our Holiday luncheon at Candleberry’s was wonderful. We appreciate you and your staff for their prompt attention, quality of food and service. We enjoy our Holiday visit each year, and will be back again and again.

- Paula 12/10/09

Tearoom Response
Thank you Paula. Merry Christmas! We truly enjoy all the Holiday luncheons and other events that we are fortunate enough to be able to help bring about each year.
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On our trip back to Lousiville after a wonderful lunch at your tearoom was filled with nothing but praises for your chef. Everything our little group had was perfect and well worth the hour drive to visit. Our group gets together each month for an outing, this one to your place is our best one this year!

- Michelle and friends 12/09/09

Tearoom Response
Michelle... you and your friends were a fun group! We hope you get to come back more often.
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We appreciate you setting up a table for our large group, even though we did not have reservations. We were so pleased with everything!

- Sara 12/09/09

Tearoom Response
Sara... it was not a problem. We are always happy to do what we can to accommodate our guests. Yes, we are very busy at this time of year, and reservations help to insure that groups get a seating. But we will always work to seat everyone that arrives at our place.
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Can’t say enough about your restaurant! Food, service and the smiles are wonderful!

- Callie 12/09/09

Tearoom Response
Callie... Thank you for your kind comments!
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A few of us office ladies have been coming to the Tea Room for a couple of years and we always have our Christmas lunch there. While we have been satisfied with the food I am afraid after today's experience we will not be returning. Food was great as always but a misprint in the menu is not the customers fault. It was not appreciated the way that I was spoke to about the situation and I was told that I had to pay that. It was only a dollar more but besides the point. I know that I did not have to pay the amount and after the way I was treated I did not feel as though I should. The woman that waited on us was apologetic and I informed her that it was not her fault but another woman, I assume a manager, was not so polite. This is not the first time that we have had an instance where someone has had a poor sense of people skills but this will be the last time we will stopping in. Sad because we have enjoyed many a lunch there.

- Jenn 12/08/09

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Two women and a man. We knew what to expect, but Mike was a little hesitant about eating at a teahouse. (He envisioned “girly” food that would leave him still hungry. But once he saw the menu and got his food in front of him, there was no doubt that he enjoyed himself very much. It is so nice to have a place to eat that appeals to the femine but yet is enjoyable to the masculine also. We will be back, with Mike!

- Sandy L 12/08/09

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I frequent Candleberry’s often. I love the atmosphere and quality of food. One of my favorite places for lunch.

- Scott 12/07/09

Tearoom Response
Hey Scott! Our frequent guests are important to us. We appreciate your patronage and your smiles everytime you come by.
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My friends had been talking about Candleberry Tea Room for quite awhile. I had not been until last Wednesday when I was driving past at lunchtime and decided to give it a try. WONDERFUL is all I can say. Wish I had not waited so long to take my friend’s advice. I will be back often.

- Pat G. 12/07/09

Tearoom Response
Pat we are so happy you did stop in and that you enjoyed your visit. Come again, we would love to see you again.
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We visited your place last Friday. What a wonderful experience! Your tearoom menu is excellent with something for every member of our group. We also enjoyed shopping in your gift shop. The clerk was very helpful and friendly. We will be back for more soon!

- Sara 12/07/09

Tearoom Response
Sara... We enjoyed the visit of our group. We look forward to seeng you again.
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The gift shop is full of wonderful items of all kinds. We could spend days in there and not see everything. We kept calling out to one another saying, “Oh look! Isn’t this beautiful”. The ambiance of the gift shop and tearoom are so unique and unexpected. We have never ever enjoyed a meal out so much, including other tearooms we have visited in the past. We were a party of five celebrating a girls day out and a better time could not have been had. The food was served quickly and wonderfully prepared. There was a wide selection of homemade desserts which we each got something different and passed them around. All were absolutely delicious.

- Randi G 11/30/09

Tearoom Response
Randi... we had a lot of fun with your group. We are so glad you came by. Thank you very much for the kind comments.
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All I can say is Perfect! We enjoyed our lunch and those wonderful desserts of yours!

- Sandra L. 11/23/09

Tearoom Response
Sandra... We are so happy you and your group came to visit us and that you enjoyed yourself. We hope to see you again soon.
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I came with a group for a holiday luncheon at Candleberry’s yesternday. WONDERFUL! Everything was so good – food, service, atmosphere. Our entire group enjoyed our visit.

- Christa 11/23/09

Tearoom Response
Happy Thanksgiving Christa... We appreciate the kind comments.
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Just got back from lunch with the girls at your place. Completely delightful! Your staff is charming and helpful. Our server gave us excellent suggestions for our tea and lunch. The quality of the food was incredible and looked so yummy on the plate. What a keeper this place is! Such an awesome place for a girls’ day trip.

- Janet V. 11/18/09

Tearoom Response
Hi Janet... Your group was fun and delightful! We are happy the girls had such a good time. See you again soon.
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I came with a group for a holiday luncheon at Candleberry’s yesternday. WONDERFUL! Everything was so good – food, service, atmosphere. Our entire group enjoyed our visit.

- Julie S. 11/18/09

Tearoom Response
Julie... We also enjoyed your group's visit for Holiday Luncheon. We had such fun with all of you. :)
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My friends brought me to your place for my birthday last week. What a wonderful time we had! Atmosphere, quality, and service were excellent. I enjoyed my Birthday so very much.

- Vickie 11/17/09

Tearoom Response
Happy Birthday (again) Vickie! We are very happy to have been a part of your celebrations.
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We came to Frankfort for the Annual Book Fair. We have been visiting your tearoom each year after the book fair. This year, we especially enjoyed our lunch. Your new menu is wonderful! We were very impressed with the food, service and desserts! We will see you again next year.

- Amy B. 11/10/09

Tearoom Response
Hello Amy. We truly enjoy the Book Fair groups that visit us from afar. We are so pleased that you found your visit to Candleberry's and to Frankfort so wonderful. We look forward to you next visit!
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We had such a nice time and lunch yesterday at the open house. The 2 year old twins, as you all probably noticed, loved all the glitz and glitter! The baby could have cared less! Your tea room is such a nice change from fast food. I recommend it to anyone that I know are going to be in the area. Thanks!

- Rebecca J. H. 11/09/09

Tearoom Response
Rebecca... I can just imagine what was going through the twins minds as they experienced the glitz and glitter! Glad you enjoyed your visit.
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My Friends and I are from out of town. We came for the Book Fair and were told that your restaurant was a good place for lunch. We enjoyed our lunch very much. We are so glad to have discovered your place.

- Carlee Johnson 11/09/09

Tearoom Response
Hi Carlee... The Book Fair is quite an enjoyable event. We are glad that you make us one of your stops while in town. :)
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Awesome pie! No wonder Candleberry tearoom was voted “Frankfort’s Best Place for Desserts”. We enjoyed our lunch very much.

- John B 11/05/09

Tearoom Response
John... thank you! See you again real soon!
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I come here often. Everything is always wonderful. Your pumkin roll is a fantastic dessert.

- Cecilia 11/03/09

Tearoom Response
And.... We are always so happy to see your smiling face. Thank you for the kind comment.
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Excellent choices, excellent food, excellent service. Did I say excellent! Yes, everything at this tearoom is excellent.

- Patricia B 10/29/09

Tearoom Response
Patricia... thank you for your very kind comments.
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There are not many places that I consider really good places to have a nice relaxing lunch. That is exactly what I experienced at your restaurant. The atmosphere was cozy, the food devine, the dessert absolutely wonderful. I enjoy every visit.

- Sarah 10/29/09

Tearoom Response
Sarah... WE enjoy every one of your visits!
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My husband got a funny look on his face when I suggested we visit your tearoom. I had just seen your TV commercal and it looked like a nice place to visit. We had a wonderful lunch. When we were getting back in our car after our visit, my husband said that he would like to come back again soon. He said that your turkey BLT was wonderufl and that he saw many things on the menu he would like to try. He also enjoyed his dessert very much.

- Willie S 10/28/09

Tearoom Response
Willie... We had to laugh when we read your comments. There are a lot of men, just like your husband, who are hestiant to visit a tearoom, but once they have been to see us, they want to come back again real soon. We are glad he enjoyed his lunch and dessert! (Our desserts usually win over even the most macho pallate, grin)
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A couple of girlfriends and myself visited your tearoom on Saturday. How charming! We enjoyed our lunch and our visit to your gift shop.

- Elizabeth A 10/19/09

Tearoom Response
Hello Elizabeth... We are certainly pleased that you and your girlfriends enjoyed your visit. We look forward to your next visit.
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I have to admit, for years I have been having lunch at the same places everyday. I am a creature of habit, and haven’t done much changing in my usual restaurants. I came to Candleberry’s on the advice of a friend who told me how good it was. They were right and I will be back often. Even though I have visited other tearooms in the area, I didn’t realize how wonderful the atmosphere of a true tearoom could be. There is a difference.

- Cecila 10/19/09

Tearoom Response
Cecilia... Thank you for your sweet comments. We work hard to make our tearoom stand out from the rest in the area. We are glad you noticed.
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I am a member of the Kentucky National Guard. I had heard a few of the other soldiers talk about a good place to eat (your place), but I had not tried it until a few days ago. Really great food and such a relaxing place to sit down at lunchtime. I also appreciate one of your waiters saying, “We appreciate your service to our country”. I don’t get that very often. I could tell he meant it! I was told about your peanut butter pie, which you did not have the day I came (I understand your desserts change daily), but if it is as good as the “paradise pie” that I did have, I am sure I will enjoy it. I will be back and will tell others about Candleberry.

- Lt. Lynn 10/08/09

Tearoom Response
Lt. We are very appreciative of your service. We are so happy you enjoyed your visit.
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My husband and I saw your commercial on TV. We didn’t know you were in Frankfort. We very much enjoyed our lunch and dessert. We will make you one of our regular places to eat.

- French 10/05/09

Tearoom Response
Thank you French for your kind comments. We are glad you found us. :)
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The atmosphere and quality of food always makes for an enjoyable time at a tea room. I have been to several in the area, but this was my first time here. It was a wonderful delight to find that the food and service was the very best we have experienced. Candleberry’s Tearoom is now my favorite room. My friends, who came with me, agree! Your attention to detail and quality makes all the difference. Lovely presentation of the food and table settings. We also enjoyed our visit to your gift shop. What a delight!

- Peggy Anne 09/30/09

Tearoom Response
Peggy Anne... Thank you so very much for your comments. We look forward to you and your friends coming back to visit us.
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Cozy, comfortable, pleasant. EXCELLENT FOOD! I nice repast from the hectic work day.

- Donna 09/30/09

Tearoom Response
We enjoyed your visit very much. Donna... come back again. :)
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Our lunch today was extremely enjoyable. The tea room personnel are first class. The food and choice of hot tea was exceptional. We shall be back soon!

- Sandy 09/28/09

Tearoom Response
Thank you Sandy for your comment. We are pleased that you enjoyed your visit.
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I heard about your restaurant from some ladies at my church. They told me about the donations you make to our church each month when we come for lunch. I came out for lunch and found that it was delightful. I didn’t know such a nice place for lunch existed in Frankfort. I will be back often. Thank you for giving back to our Church’s ministry. It was the reason I came for the first time, but I will be back for a lot of other reasons now that I have discovered you.

- Janet 09/28/09

Tearoom Response
Janet... We are proud of our Church Partnering and see it as a way to praise God for his blessings. We are also very happy it brought you to our tearoom.
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Your “East of Eden” pie is absolutely the best pie I have ever eaten! I got it at the suggestion of my waiter. He was right, it is a wonderful dessert!

- Cheryl 09/24/09

Tearoom Response
Your waiter, was my husband.... His favorite pie is the 'East of Eden', so no wonder he told you about it... He would eat a whole pie all by himself, if he could. Grin.
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When I visit a new town, I always ask around to find the best places to enjoy lunch. I had several people tell me about your tearoom. I am glad I came! Wonderful, absolutely wonderful. Perhaps the highlight of my whole trip to Frankfort.

- Randi Sollon 09/24/09

Tearoom Response
Randi... If we were some small part of your enjoyment on your recent visit to Frankfort, we are pleased. Thank you for your comment. When in Frankfort, come see us. :)
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I had not been by for about three years. I was impressed with the new menu items. I had a very wonderful lunch. Keep up with the good work, your improvements are noteworthy! I will be back more often.

- Chrissy J 09/24/09

Tearoom Response
Chrissy... we are very glad you made it. We are pleased that you enjoyed your visit.
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Tearoom atmosphere – wonderful cafe food. Finally a restaurant that my husband and I agree is great.. We will be back!

- Amy L. 09/21/09

Tearoom Response
Hello Amy... We are happy we could strike a balance for you and your husband. :) Thank you for your kind comments.
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My wife and I stopped by your gift shop to purchase Candleberry Candles. We have heard from friends that those candles are the best around. While we were browsing the candles, we noticed that there was a restaurant attached and we were planning to stop somewhere for lunch after our shopping. We dropped into your restaurant for lunch. My wife loved the atmosphere. I loved the menu! What a pleasant place for lunch. The Kentucky Hot Brown is excellent! I told the gentleman at the gift shop counter that we enjoyed our meal a lot, and he asked me to drop you a comment here. We didn’t take time for dessert, but as we were leaving we heard two ladies in the parking lot talking about a pie they had just eaten. They were talking about how wonderfully rich it was. Sounded delicious. I told my wife that we should come back very soon so that I could try one of your pies. We will be back very soon!

- Fred Simpson 09/18/09

Tearoom Response
Fred.. we are so glad to have been a pleasant surprise for your and your wife. We look forward to your next visit!
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Excellent curry chicken salad! In fact, our whole meal was wonderful!

- Sandra 09/18/09

Tearoom Response
Sandra... We appreciate your comments! Thank you.
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My friend and I fully enjoyed our lunch at your place on Friday. Even though you were very busy, with just a few tables not being used, the service was excellent and our lunch was prepared to perfection.

- Amanda C 09/13/09

Tearoom Response
Thank you Amanda for the comment. We hope to see you again soon.
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Candleberry’s Tearoom is everything a tearoom should be! I have visited a lot of so called “tearooms”, that were nothing more than a mediocere café or diner, one especially in this same town. But Candleberry’s Tearoom knows how to provide that tearoom feel and atmosphere. We got the best of both worlds, the café style menu and the tearoom atmosphere and service. I just simply love the quaint and cozy atmosphere. Elegant dishes, wonderfully delightful food. Service is very friendly and attentive. I highly recommend a visit, you won't be disappointed!

- Candice B 09/09/09

Tearoom Response
Candice.... Thank you for your comments and your recommendation. We enjoyed your visit very much!