Country Thyme Tea Room
124 W State St
Paxton, IL
217-379-4800
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#2
of 84in IL
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Tue - Sat: 11:00am to 2:00pm
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Food: I always have a great time at the tea room. It's my first choice for a special luncheon with friends. |
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- Pat 10/25/09 |
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Food: Our party of 5 enjoyed our lunch. The food was superb, desserts heavenly with each ordering something different. The service couldn't have been better. I look forward to my next visit. |
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- Pat Northam 09/25/09 |
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Food: A sizable group of women, including myself made reservations at the Cuntry Time Tea Room to celebrate a birthday. When we made the reservation, we explicitly asked about bringing a birthday cake. We were shocked by the hostile reaction our cake was given by the proprietor. The food while tasty, did not sit well with several of us and made for an uncomfortable ride home. |
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- Bethany Kieser 09/22/09 |
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We thank you for coming to the tearoom, we are not allowed by the health codes to have outside food brought in. I'm sorry for the inconveince this created.
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Food: The atmosphere was inviting, peaceful, and pleasant.Loved the soft pleasant music! The service was quick and server very pleasant. |
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- Linda 09/03/09 |
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Food: The Tea Room catered a wedding reception for us in Indiana. We were very happy with the food and service. |
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- Roger and Sue 08/26/09 |
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Food: The Country Thyme Tea Room is a lovely spot for a delicious, leisurely lunch with friends. The food is wonderful and so is the service. I have also had this tea room cater all three of our sons rehearsal dinners and the meals were a GREAT success! I would highly recommend Country Thyme. |
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- Kendra Smiley 08/26/09 |
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Food: There were five of us for lunch on 8/19/09. Three of the party came from Bloomington and LeRoy. The service was excellent and the food was delicious, as usual. It is always a pleasure to dine there. |
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- Margaret Fiorillo 08/23/09 |
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Food: Relaxing, quaint decor and background music, excellent veriety of teas, wonderfully creative combination of ingredients in their food offerings. The baked sweet potato soup was fantastic! Service was promt and very friendly. My friends and I enjoyed chatting with the very talented and modest owner, Bonnie. Beyond my expectations and definitely worth repeat visits! |
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- Karen 08/15/09 |
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Food: The food was outstanding and beautifully presented. The service that day was average since two of the waitresses we had were not knowlegeable about the specials of the day! The service was slow. |
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- Linda 08/11/09 |
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Food: A great stop for a 'girls day out!' The food is great (try the chicken salsd) and a variety is offered to please everyone. The desserts are a must and of course we share them around the table! The room is cosy and offers a delightful look at all types of tea items. We keep coming back!!! |
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- Patti 08/09/09 |
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Food: My friend and I had an excellent lunch. the presentation of the food was excellent and the atmosphere is quaint and charming. It was very enjoyable and I return again and again! |
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- Pat 08/08/09 |
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Food: I have visited several tea rooms and Country Thyme is one of my favorites. It is definitely geared to make dining very relaxing, with delicious food that is presented with great eye appeal. I look forward to another visit soon. |
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- Julie 07/13/09 |
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Food: Everything looked, smelled & tasteed great! will definetly be going back soon! |
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- Jan C 07/08/09 |
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Food: We enjoyed the Teriyaki Chicken Salad and the Country Chef Salad. Both were very attractive as well as delicious. The service was super, also. Thanks for making our lunch special! |
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- Anna & Ann Steidinger 07/06/09 |
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Food: Country Thyme Tea Room was a wonderful experience! We loved our lunch. Service was great It was very cute and calming atmosphere.We are looking forward to another visit. |
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- Ann Cavanaugh 06/18/09 |
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Food: This was my first visit and I was very impressed with my food. The room is nicely decorated and the atmosphere (people, music) was very relaxing. The staff were very helpful and extremely pleasant. I hope to be back! |
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- Deanna 06/18/09 |
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Food: Coutry Thyme Tea Room is a jewel! The food and presentation was excellent. The care and cheerful manner of greeting was very much appreciated. |
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- Carolyn 06/18/09 |
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Food: Coutry Thyme Tea Room is a jewel! The food and presentation was excellent. The care and cheerful manner of greeting was very much appreciated. |
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- Carolyn 06/18/09 |
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Food: Delightful, charming, delicious, cozy, delectable, friendly, luscious, quaint, pleasant, cheery, appetizing, enjoyable, lovely! |
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- Robin 06/17/09 |
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Food: We arrived at this wonderful place one half hour before closing with a large birthday party on their way in. We were greeted warmly and placed in a private room to eat our lunch. We were impressed with the employees ease under pressure and how they made everyone feel welcome, and no one felt rushed! The food was delicious as always. A great place to stop! |
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- Bobbi 06/08/09 |
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I would like to THANK each of you that have taken the time to do a review for us. Your kindness is so appreciated. We try very hard to please every customer every day. We are just using the God given talents that have been given to us. We enjoy sharing them with each of you. So thank you again for you reviews. God Bless. bonnie
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Food: I would take my friends there anyday! Prices are within reason, the food is yummy and atmosphere is very comfortable. |
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- Ilene Sperling 06/08/09 |
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Food: whenever I have out of town guests I bring them here for lunch. Everyone has loved the food and ambience. The Country Combinations are a favorite. |
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- Joan DiLeonardi 06/07/09 |
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Food: My daughter and I try to get to the tearoom three or four times a year. The food is delicious and so well prepared and served.I love the variety of choice and Bonnie never lets us down--great lunch today, Thanks |
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- Shirley Ledbetter 06/06/09 |
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Food: I was at the Country Thyme Tea Room for a birthday celebration for my 83 year old father. The atmosphere is delightful! We had a light afternoon luncheon of delicious gourmet sandwiches, fresh fruit on skewers, fresh vegetables with dip and birthday cake. Before the food was served we had cheese and crackers with water, lemonade and coffee. The afternoon was wonderful! Bonnie ahd her staff did everything to make this a wonderful party. Thank you! |
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- Barbara Vendt 06/06/09 |
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Food: Last winter Bonnie catered a home party for us with a 'Roaring Twenties' theme and what a fun night. The food was wonderful, decorations were perfect for the occasion and Bonnie was a delight to work with, full of helpful suggestions to make it all come together perfectly. We highly recommend the catering expertise of Bonnie and her staff at Country Thyme Tea Room. Jan & Bob 06/03/09 |
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- Jan & Bob 06/03/09 |
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Food: I have never been disappointed when dining at Country Thyme Tea Room. Bonnie and her staff do a wonderful job of preparing and serving delicious sandwiches, salads, soups, and entrees. The food is presented very artistically and is a delight to the palette. As for teas, I prefer them iced and normally prefer to add sugar but not with Bonnie's - they are never bitter! |
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- LaNae 06/02/09 |
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Food: Country Thyme is by far the best tea room that I have been to. The food is excellant and the price is very reasonable. I have also been to wedding receptions that they have catered and it was excellent. The arrangement of food on the tables was presented with style. The tea room is very nicely decorated and the atmosphere very calming. |
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- Beth 06/01/09 |
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Food: I was told this was an unique and delightful place to visit. My mom and I found it to be a wonderful place for an enjoyable lunch. We will return with delight.The service was wonderful. They were very dear to my aging mom. |
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- Sherri 05/27/09 |
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Food: I was very pleased with the service and the food at the Tea Room. The atmosphere was also good. |
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- Sandy 05/26/09 |
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Food: There are three of us friends that love to eat at Country Thyme. It is our favorite tearoom. The food is wonderful. It is cozy, clean and the staff are very nice. I would highly recommend it. |
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- Janice Thomas 05/25/09 |
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Food: Country Thyme staff is personable and accomodating. The food is served artistically and is pleasing to the eye as well as the palate. There are choices on the menu for the men as well. |
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- Susan Lamb 05/15/09 |
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Food: Cozy atmosphere! Decorated with fun and unusual items. Lovely menu selections! Courteous, efficient service! I brought guests from AZ. there twice and will continue to do so. Thank you for providing a lovely tea-room for the area. |
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- Carol Steinman 04/24/09 |
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Food: The food was delicious. Served with such attractive and creative presentation and combination. Healthful and tasteful. The atmosphere is warm and peaceful and a step out of this world and its stress and pressure into a cheerful and quiet space. The service was swift and friendly. |
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- Cheri Friedman 04/21/09 |
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Food: I had a delightful lunch at the Country Thyme Tea Room, today. I was able to meet the owner, Bonnie, and enjoyed a warm and friendly discussion with her about potential events in the future. Her creativity and attention to the finer details assured me that I was placing my plans in the best possible hands. I look forward to a long relationship with the Tea Room and with Bonnie. |
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- Nicole O'Dell 04/21/09 |
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Food: Largest variety of both hot and cold, bagged and loose tea that I have seen anywhere! The staff is very friendly and knowledgable on all the various tea. Nothing has been overlooked on the menu or the decor. The salads are the best! The sandwiches are all on fresh baked breads and rolls made right there on site by Bonnie Kaeb, the owner. Bonnie will leave the kitchen, when possible, to speak to the customers personally. There is never a question as to where our group or just a few of us want to head for a special lunch. Just an ordinary lunch becomes special at Country Thyme Tea Room. |
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- Bonnie McDonald 04/18/09 |
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Food: I have enjoyed Country Thyme Tea Room over the years with a small group of friends, a red hat group and today I treated a step-daughter and daughter-in-law to the experience of the tea room. They loved it and the lunch as always was excellent and attractively served. A quiet, relaxed place to enjoy the fellowship with those you love. |
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- Ann 04/17/09 |
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Food: My mom and I went to the tearoom for lunch today. The ambiance was so relaxing, very enjoyable instrumental music playing added to the effect. My mom had the chicken salad in 1/2 a pineapple, The chicken salad was delicious, and not loaded with mayonaise, losts of the most wonderful sweet pineapple and other fruits. I had the country combination, with 1/2 club sandwich, salad with Bonnie's homemade raspberry poppyseed dressing, which is to die for. Assorted slices of fresh fruit as a garnish. We each had a taste of dessert, which is 1/2 a piece, which is more than plenty after a meal. Mom had the rubarb crunch pie that was wonderful and I had the raspberry cheesecake whichs was wonderful. The dessert are made there at the tearoom. They diffently are not premade from a factory. All in all I highly recommend you come for lunch and stay awhile |
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- Cheryl 04/17/09 |
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Food: Country Thyme Tea Room is the best I've ever encountered. The atmosphere is elegant, with a small town, friendly appeal. The attentive service is second to none. Attention to detail is what makes this tea room special. Everything from the framed tea puzzles on the walls, to the hand-made tea vests the waitresses wear follow the theme of the restaurant. The food is clearly all prepared by hand by skillful chefs. Despite the laid back, at ease atmosphere, the wait staff and kitchen staff are extremely fast and efficient. I love to come visit on a Saturday afternoon with my friends. When I can't make it down from Chicago, I sit in my kitchen at home dreaming of what I could be eating if I were at Country Thyme. In fact, I could go for a mouth-watering turkey reuben, or a scrumptious black forest brownie right about now... |
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- Melissa (Chicago, IL) 04/14/09 |
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Food: I can't believe this tea room is acctually ranked #4 in Illinois! I've been to #3 in Clinton, #7 in Bloomington-Mormal, #9 in Mackinaw, and #66 in Godfrey. All are infinitely superior to this place. They have only bagged tea which is presented with warm water in the kind of metal pots one gets at a diner. The chicken salad, while presented prettily in half a pineapple, was horribly bland, canned chicken with only bits of celery and too much mayonnaise. The two 'scones' were flat and more like frosted cookies; they were good and fruity, but certainly not scones. For dessert my apple dumpling was a microwaved, frozen dumpling, the kind one can buy at 'warehouse' stores. The 'shop' consists of a small room of garage sale-type items and a hallway with a limited number of nice tea pots and ... (more) |
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- Robin 04/13/09 |
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We are quite sorry about your experience, but we would like to clarify a few things. We do not use canned chicken, we use fresh chicken prepared everyday and we also do not use mayonaise. We realize eveyone's tastebuds are not the same and we do prepare from scatch All of our food and it does not come from warehouses. This is why we are rated where we are. Our teas are imported from Canada.Thank you for visting and better luck next time. |
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Food: What a beautiful trip back in time. A very serene little place to enjoy a bite of the most wonderful food. The best soup & sandwich we've ever had, and a great chai tea. The owner and the waitresses were so gracious to deal with. Looking forward to our next outing there. Paula & Mark, Urbana |
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- Paula & Mark Lowery 04/12/09 |
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Food: The Country Thyme tearoom has all my favorit foods.They serve your food with fruti on the side, you have the choie of soupe,salid,or pastasalid with your meal.The soft music that plays while you eat is very relaxing and peaceful.All the people are very kind.I love how there is pictures of there family on the walls. It does not mater where you live go to Paxton IL. to the Country Thyme Tearoom.ENJOY!!!!!!!! |
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- Erin(Saybrook IL) 03/30/09 |
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Food: Country Thyme Tea Room is one of our most favorite places to eat in Paxton! We live in Bl/Normal and it's well worth the drive. I would rate this Tea Room in the excellent category; the soft music adds to the wonderful atmosphere and makes for a most enjoyable experience! |
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- Marion & Tom 03/19/09 |
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Food: This was my first time coming into the tea room. The atmosphere was very calm. The food was excellent and it was prepare very nice on your plate. It was fixed up very cute with all the tea pots. I plan on coming again. |
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- Barbara-Paxton 03/17/09 |
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Food: I enjoy going to The County Thyme Tea room. The atmosphere is great. It is a nice to get together to have birthday and going away parties. |
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- Judy-Paxton 03/14/09 |
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Food: If you have never experienced the amphiance of this small unique tea room, you are missing out on the pampering of your lifetime. The atmosphere will take you back in time where ladies were treated with respect and dignity. The music, the decor, and the food is like no other food or recipes that you have eaten before. You will not know what to order first and will have to come back time and time again to try the items that you did not try the first time. I am not a dessert person but I have to have dessert each time I come because they are like no other from any other establishments. I always have to take a piece of Miss Bonnie's Key Lime Pie home with me for later because it is my favorite and I do not have room for it during my visit. Miss Bonnie's entrees and her desserts will have ... (more) |
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- Lisa from Rantoul 02/01/09 |
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Food: I have now been a customer of The Country Thyme Tea Room for lunch and a customer as an event coordinator. As a lunch eatery, I would recommend it to anyone who comes to town. I cannot wait to take my family and friends when they come visit me in my new home. As a caterer, the professionalism, knowledge, and artistry are above and beyond my expectations. I was new to planning local events and found myself without a worry because of the wonderful help I received from the owner. Without a doubt, I would encourage others to use The Country Thyme Tea Room for business ventures, weddings, and other catering needs. Thanks, Bonnie, for all your expertise and support in my planning! |
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- Nancy (Paxton, IL) 01/13/09 |
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