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My husband and our friends had a fantastic experience in this tearoom. It is so true that they have the best food, scones, and the most beautiful tearoom we have ever visited. We came all the way from San Francisco and have traveled the world but cannot remember a tearoom better than this place. The scones truly melt in your mouth and the owners are the best! Thanks so much, Mr. Tony and Miss Nancy! You two made our visit to Coronado so memorable and perfect! We can't wait to return.
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- Ellie and Edward Birkenstock 06/30/08
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We had a delightful time. Every aspect of our experience was a five star. Thank you so much.
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- Janine Malbeck 06/24/08
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We totally enjoyed this tearoom. We read all of the reviews before going and must say we agree plus more with the raving reviews for service, ambiance, presentation, and the excellent food. We have to say we did not experience anything negative, but it was the owners who served us the weekend we visited. Teh only problem was we were late because of an accident on the bridge, but the tearoom did not have any problems accommading our tardiness. Everything was more than everyone has talked about. We were referred by neighbors who had been there during Christmas and even their reviews were surpassed by our experience! Try it you will like it. There prices are more than reasonable. We have gone to Tea at the Aviara, the empress, brussard gardens, and some other tearooms locally and this one tops all. Really! you have to experience it yourself.
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- Satisfied customer! 06/23/08
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Came with my mother and was very impressed. The cranberry-almond scone was heavenly and even was able to have seconds. The staff, especially the owners Nancy and Tony, were more than wonderful. I cannot wait to return to such a beautiful place.
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- Delighted customer 06/19/08
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We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this beautiful place. the food was so delicious and the room so elegant. The room and furniture and everthing in it was so incredibly beautiful. We cannot express how we were so impressed by everything. My husband and I tried at least 5 teas and felt so pampered. We will return when we are in town again.
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- Becky and Ralph Ritter from Pasedena, CA 06/17/08
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Beautiful atmosphere, wonderful people, and exquisite food! I will recommend and return!!!
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- AS from San Diego 06/13/08
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Incredible! service was excellent and the food was all very very good. the tea was nice and they have new flavors too. But the best thing is the beautiful room adn the people who served us. we can't wait to return to this place.
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- MM 06/13/08
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anoterh perfect time with my family in this place. we love coming here when we are in coronado for the summer. we at least 3 times when we are vacationing.you will love the food and the personal service they give.also the furnishings are elegant and lots of pretty gifts to buy.
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- A from Phoenix 06/09/08
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First time on this website, first time in this tearoom and it was perfect. We will return.
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- Ed 06/06/08
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We enjoyed ourselves so much that we stayed much too long. Sorry~ time flew by so fast. We did not encounter any tip problems that we read on this website. The owner did mention to us the total was all inclusive but we left extra even so. The only feedback is that we cannot get a hold of someone very easily to make resrevations. Hopefully they will be more available in the future. They did call back when we left our phone number. We will return since we truly believe it is a the most beautiful tearoom with great food and service. Thank you.
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- Joanne 06/05/08
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I too had a tip problem here. My friend and I enjoyed tea here & we felt the service was okay. I was not aware that the tearoom adds an 18% for two people. So when the bill arrived, I just signed it and put the receipt in my purse. Not being a skimpy tipper's we left $ 10.00 each for our server. When I got home, I found that the tip had been included in the bill! Long story short, I left a 15.00 tip! OUCH! My caution to others is to check your tab before you tip. I did not and felt pretty bent out of shape because of it.
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- LMS 06/05/08
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Dear Nancy, I Just want to thank you for a most enjoyable Mothers day tea. Attached are the two pictures of you & I front of the tea parlor. We all had a wonderful mother daughter time together. And you and your staff were most gracious as always. We love the special & personal attention we are always given.
I also want to say thank you for the gift of tea to take home with me, It is delicious and most appreciated. When ever I brew the teas from your shop. I find myself relaxed and thinking of Some pretty wonderful hrs spent there.
Many thanks again for making my day The experience is always very special.
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- Linda Susral 06/05/08
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Wonderful experience. Tea, food, surrounding are all excellent. Will return when we are in town.
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- D. Lopez from Tucson AZ 06/05/08
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Everything had been wonderful until our fourth visit when Nancy became extremely cold and phony due to a misunderstanding where she adds 15% onto the bill and my daughter wanated to give a 20% tip and misunderstood and ended up giving 35%. When we called Nancy, she was absolutely horrible about it. My daughter was also trying to buy me a teapot as a surprise so it was extra hectic for her. We are so sorry about Nancy's behavior and won't be visiting again.
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- Mary Raphan 06/02/08
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Dear Mary,
We feel this is truly a big misunderstanding. We have the receipt and back up statement that shows that we charged the normal 20% for parties of 5 and more, and not the 35% you mentioned. We would like to share the credit card receipts with you if you would like to come in and discuss it. We do miss having you and Erin (her beautiful smile) in our tearoom.
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We have become regulars of this tearoom and want to post our review on this website. The Santos Family is delightful. They are so service oriented and want to make sure every detail is attended to. All of their teas and menu items are delicious. We are addicted to their scones, and unfortunately must have it at least once a month or so. We also enjoy their sherry and champagne. We love to enjoy the ambiance while sipping our drinks before tea. We have been coming to Crown City Tearoom after a year they opened and will continue to enjoy the beautiful place they have created for many years.
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- Peggy and James of La Jolla 05/30/08
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We tried it and loved it! The variety of teas, quality of food (delicious scones), the presentation with rose petals and most of all the ambiance and service. We were pampered and dodded on.
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- Mary Ann Jankowski 05/29/08
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Very nice, indeed! Nancy is quite the Professor so we learned so much from her. We will return for more. See you soon.
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- The McLeod's 05/22/08
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We are extremely impressed with this tea house. The beauty that surrounded us; delicious food and excellent service was just so perfect. there were four of us last weekend and we have to say we nver encountered any of the negatives we read below. We also believe that it was the two owners who served us. They were both very pleasant and extremely service oriented. One worked the front and seated us and the other served. They were both so nice and kind. Their scones and sandwiches were the best. the shortbread cookie melted in our mouths. we cannot wait to return.
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- Leesa Martin 05/22/08
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We had tea in this beautiful place for Mother's Day and we had a terrifc time. The scones were undeniably out of this world as well as the rest of the food. It is so beautiful and restful that we didn't want our experience to end. We can still smell the sweet fragrance the roses in the vase for days. Really we are not exaggerating this tea house is exceptional. We can't wait to return.
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- Jennifer 05/16/08
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As a first time Tea house visitor, I did not have any idea what to expect. All I can say is it was Fabulous. I decided to take my Mom to tea for Mothers Day. Looking at the pictures this seemed like a lovely place to visit. I made my reservations with Nancy on the phone and she was very pleasant and very helpful! When we arrived on Sunday, we were welcomed with open arms, everyone that we came in contact with was pleasant and helpful, each of them made us feel welcome and relaxed. The settings are beautiful, the teas were fabulous and the food incredible!! This may have been are first visit, but it will be the first of many! My mom is already talking about the date for are next visit! Thank you to all of you for making it such a great experience and such a special day for my Mom!!
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- Stacy 05/12/08
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Thank you Mrs= Santos for the great 16th Birthday tea. My friends and I felt special. I love the tiara and septor. Next time I would like to have mroe the pear sandwich with nuts. that was my favorite. I cant' wait to return with my cousins later this year.
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- Madeline 05/08/08
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What a delightful experience indeed. My grand daughters took me to this tearoom and I cannot stop thinking about it ever since. The room was right out of a movie from the old country. And what has got me is the food was amazing. I don't remember having a scone so delicious and my family is from England originally. My grand daughters did an excellent job selecting this place for us. I must return immediately to get it off my mind.
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- Mrs. Davidson 05/07/08
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We had the most perfect time at this tearoom. My daughter and I loved everything from the beautiful surrounding to the Teas food and caring service. Nancy, your tearoom is beautiful and so are you.
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- Gayle and Marilee 05/05/08
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Beautiful, lovely, relaxing and so, so yummy! We left so full and had so much fun yesterday. The food is delicious and the service was above excellent. We got so much attention from the couple who owns it. This was our first time and will return again! This tearoom rates A++++ on our report card.
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- Kristin Goodfellow 05/05/08
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This tea room was a bit overpriced for what you get.
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- Alice 05/04/08
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I stayed at the Hotel Del Coronado and asked where my wife and I might have tea since we are regular tea goers. We were told about this tea room and so they made reservations for us the following day. I informed the tea room staff that I only eat what is tasty and to my liking. Before I knew it I was stuffed and very satisfied. I could not believe everything off our three tier tray was gone and then the scones arrived. I have never tasted a more delightful scone and ended up getting some to go. This is a tearoom you would expect from one of the country's finest resort communities, Coronado, CA. We can't wait to return in the summer with the rest of the family.
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- Will and Dana Roscoe 05/04/08
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ONe word comes to mind when describing this place: Extraordinary. It just took my breath away when I first walk in. And something that smelled so good came from the kitchen. We later realized it was the fresh baked scones. Ooowheeee, it was so heavenly. I cannot wait to return and have their scones again! Thank you so much for the most memorable experience. We will return and recommend this place.
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- Jolene Ellis 05/04/08
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This victorian tearoom is divine indeed. We found it on teamap and read all the comments. Our report is excellent in all areas, especially their scones. It is probably one of the best or the best tearoom we have been to. We enjoyed everything about it from the magnificent chandeliers, food and special service by the owner. They are the nicest people who truly care about their business. We will recommend to all our friends and will return on our next visit to San Diego.
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- Mary Jackson from Kansas City 05/04/08
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MY SISTER AND I LOVE THIS TEAROOM| WE LOVE THE HOUSE TEA AND THE MOUTH WATERING SCONES> IT IS OUR FAVORITE YET> WE FEEL SO RELAXED AND PAMPERED EACH TIME WE GO> THANKS SO MUCH NANCY FOR A WONDERFUL TWO HOURS IN YOUR BEAUTIFUL TEAROOM> THE FLOWERS ARE
SO SPECIAL. SEE YOU AGAIN SOON
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- Milly and Susan 05/03/08
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We love this place! Been to all tearooms in San Diego and all over the US, but his one is the top of our list. The ambiance and decor is unbeatable, not to mention their teas and delicious savories and sandwiches. Everything was perfection indeed! Will return for Christmas.
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- Elizabeth 05/03/08
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This is an excellent tearoom. We went just recently during a very busy time but it was the most wonderful experience my husband and I had in a very long time. The place is beautifully decorated; food delicious (everything fresh and tasty); and the service is most definitely the best. We will return and recommend highly to anyone.
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- Marilyn and Joe Simons 05/03/08
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S& P from Coranado are horrid! How common to spread such gossip about someone. This teahouse is on my list of ones not to visit due to the nasty remarks of S&P of Coranado and the Crown City TR's Gossip. By the way S&P, you mispelled sandwiches! You should be PERFET in your grammer if you want to throw rocks about others. Is this a site an English class?
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- Angel 04/29/08
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Self important, defensive, zero customer service. Tried to go once, won't ever do it again. There are too many tearooms working SO hard out there to bring the special enjoyment of tea to it's guests. Try those places instead of Crown City.
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- Diane Peters 04/29/08
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I agree with the last review whole heartedly!!!!
I too have been to this tea house It is okay if you have a pallet of a ten year old. That is just my opinion however. The teamap site is for UNBIAS review. Not all of us will like the same thing. This site is not for attacking customers feelings about their experience at a tea house. I was shocked to read some of the tea house responces. Very unsavory indeed for them to say such things to and about persons that do not like their tearoom. Shame on them! I think they need to understand that not all will enjoy their tearoom. You can not please all. On the other hand, some will just rave about it and enjoy it wholeheartedly. Both are okay. In this economy, tea is a luxury to many of us. When you go, you want to feel as if you g... (more)ot your moneies worth and enjoyed the afternoon. It is okay to let your own feelings through about your experience. If the reviews can save one person from tossing away 29 dollars and up, than good job to Teamap and the coustomer who was brave enough to give their own review, good or bad. On the other hand, enjoying their experience and sharing that info is great too! The Teamap site had done it's job well and used as intended. Maybe if this business was a bit smarter, they would take a some stock in what some are saying. Business can ALWAYS BE IMPROVED! I have found that I learn much from both good and bad. If this business is worth it's salt, it will thrive regardless of some who do not like it. Why attack those who do not enjoy what they have to offer? There is such a thing as freedome of speech and opinion. We all should enjoy this on Teamap without being afraid of expressing our experiences. I think it is so weird to feel as if you express your true feelings about a business, you may get slandered, put down, lied about, told off etc. I do feel as if we should write our reviews with a bit of softness, however, to drag one down in a public forum that is all about unbiased reviews is very unsavory indeeded. Hopefully we can all go to this site for unbiased reviews of a business and seek out the place that will best fit our needs as a tea lover. After all, that is what afternoon tea is all about.
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- True Tea Lover 04/28/08
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after reading several negative remarks and responses by the tea room we've decided to go elsewhere for tea. attacking customers for not liking something is a very bad idea. I'm sure you will lose a tremendous amount of business if you continue these practices.
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- nancy 04/27/08
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What a fantastic experience we all had at this most beautiful tearoom. The food is so delicious and so are the wonderful teas that they offer. The owner and her husband are so generous. They were the ones serving our party. We can't wait to return and recommend it to anyone who appreciates true beauty and the art of tea.
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- Janice 04/21/08
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I wanted to give my fiancee a nice surprise and make reservations at Crown City Antiques & Tea Parlour. I called and all I got was an answering machine. I left all of my info and asked for them to call me back. I tried to call them 18 times in three days and all I ever got was the same message that said we are either closed, or are helping a guest at this time, you can visit us at crowncitytea.com... I told my fiancee that I had tried to make reservations and she called and left her info. They never returned her call. I am sure it would be a great tea but maybe they should hire someone to answer the phone.
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- Kevin Atherton 04/17/08
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My friends and I had our first experience in this beautiful tearoom for a birthday. We came from all over. One from Carlsbad, a few from San Diego, and one from Huntington Beach! It was the best high tea we ever had. The food is the most delicious we've tasted from all the tearoom we have all visted. The scones are like a taste of heaven when you bite into them. We tried over 7 different teas and there were 5 of us, but we just can't have anymore or we would have had to float out. Our favorite is their houseblend, which was just perfect and no bitterness. Nancy, the owner and was also our server, was very gracious and kind. She was there to make us feel so pampered. We felt like spoiled guests in her home. We all had a wonderful day in Coronado and this tearoom was, of course, the highlight. We will return soon.
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- Margaret from San Diego 04/16/08
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Fantastic tea! The owner, Nancy, is personally involved in every detail of this exceptional tea parlor, and the attention to detail shows both in the quality of the food and tea (blends made on site), but the delivery and plating, and the atmosphere of the parlor. Nancy is a terrific hostess, and you will thoroughly enjoy taking tea at her establishment!
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- Kendra 04/16/08
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An absolutely wonderful experience and makes tea time at Harrods bland in comparison! The décor was very elegant and beautiful, it creates a wonderful ambience and transports you away from the hustle and bustle of modern chaotic life. The scones are divine- I had to order a dozen to take home since I sadly live too far away to visit as frequently as I would like… And the proprietress, Mrs. Nancy’s knowledge of teas was truly awesome- Thank you Nancy for taking the time to discuss the types of teas and how to pair it perfectly to each dish. The “tea flight” was a great experience and I look forward to coming in soon and as often as possible despite living in Los Angeles.
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- Judy, who drinks too much tea than is good for her 04/12/08
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I have been to almost every tearoom in SD county and I was really looking forward to this tearoom, ranked #2 in the state. What a let down. Drop the 'I am better than all of you' attitude, the only people who care for it are from Coronado. Needless to say, I will not be returning. PS your bread was dried out and old. And your lemon curd was terrible. One more thing, not everyone at the table likes the same tea, so why do we all have to share one pot. One last thing, if you have 88 different teas available why do you only show eight, I didnt really like any of the eight you showed.
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- A real tea expert 04/06/08
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- Tea Taker 04/05/08
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This is the most beautiful place I have ever been to. The food is wonderful and the teas perfect. Can't wait to return.
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- Adeline 04/03/08
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We had a wonderful afternoon celebrating 3 birthdays. It was relaxing and delicious. Thank you Nancy and staff for everything!!
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- Gail Hesseltine 03/17/08
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My husband and I found this tearoom to be very beautiful and the most enchanting we have ever been to. I had the champagne and my husband had the port. The music and our drinks made us feel very relaxed. The service is precedented and not to mention the food. We both tried at least 3 different teas and still had one more to go that we just couldn't drink anymore. We enjoyed trying so many teas!
We are happy to report that the sandwiches were perfect during our service and the owner, Nancy, was delightful. Her scones were also undescribably delicious. We will return and recommend.
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- K. Albright from San Diego 03/11/08
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It just blows my mind that S&P of Coranado throw all those nasty words around about a person on this tea forum. Talk about bad karma? I think they need to go back to karma 101. LOL
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- JJ 03/06/08
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Dear JJ,
We do have 100s of very satisfied customers who don't post here. They just come and give us our business and they are welcome to our tearoom like family. Please do not post here if you have not been to our tearoom and only have plans to offer negative comments.
Good luck to you and your friends in continuing to enjoy tea at the many excellent tearooms in SD. County.
Nancy and Tony Santos
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We visited the tearoom on March 2nd, the weather was beautiful and I was ready for tea! I had just been to a tearoom in Rancho Cucamonga and was very pleased and was hoping for the same enjoyment. I however left Crown City Tearoom with a mediocre thought. The teas and food were good, and surprisingly even though I thought the portions were very small I walked away full. The major disappointment was the service. We waited at least 30 minutes before we got services at our table and the tearoom was less than half full. We were asked by each server multiple times if we wanted wine, as if there was no communication. However the server that we finally ended up have waiting on us was very pleasant. I just wish I had a better feeling about it, the place has potential!
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- M 03/05/08
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Dear M -
We don't know who you are and when you came in, but we are very happy you have found a wonderful tearoom in Cucamonga. There are so many wonderful tearooms to choose from in SD County and surrounding areas and each and everyone of us are truly different. We are sorry that we couldn't please you nor R, but glad you can go to another tearoom for pleasure and relaxation. Best wishes to you,
Nancy and Tony Santos
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We are regulars at this tearoom and love it! We are writing this review to respond to Lady Lisa's comment below and her friend R's. They both were at this tearoom last Sunday when my friend and I were there having our regular high tea. Shame on you two for returning to these people's tearoom so you can post negative comments again. The man who served you is one of the owners, and the one who told us the story about how you and the Victorian Tea Society of East County were invited to their soft opening and was given a 10% discount so you can help with giving them practice runs. And what did you do? You posted their very first review that was so HORRIFIC! It is a good thing people know of your awful reputation and didn't pay heed to your ridiculous whining; not to mention having to put... (more) up with your less than perfect grammar. We hear from other owners that they are not happy to serve you at their tearooms any longer. You know that they can refuse service to you and your friend R if they wanted.
Yes, Crown City Tearoom's scones are the BEST! But so are their desserts and ssndwiches! We hope that we never have to run into you again at this tearoom or even in our City period. They are doing very well and don't need you nor your friend's negative KARMA.
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- S and P of Coronado 03/04/08
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My dear guests and avid supporters,
Thank you for your generous defense for us and our tearoom. We love serving you and look forward to it. We are not harmed by these comments so please don't worry too much. We can't wait to see you again soon.
Love,
Nancy and Tony
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This teahouse is very beautiful! The scones were to die for. The service was very good too! The nice man who served us was very kind and even gave me a different pot of tea than my friend who does not like caffene. Lisa
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- Lisa 03/03/08
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Dear Lady Lisa,
Thank you for your comments. I thought I knew you from somewhere before. I hope you enjoyed yourself on Sunday.
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The food at this tearoom is so very mediocre! One of the sandwiches was so salty that i could not even eat it and the desserts were just plain crummy! This tearoom aslo adds on a 18% tip without telling you!!!! All I can say is this tearoom is a huge rip off!
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- R 03/03/08
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Dear R,
Thank you for your comments. We are truly sorry that we can't please everyone. Out of over 370 people we have already served just in the beginning of this year, we have never had any complaints about my desserts being crummy. I did get one other complaint about my egg salad last year since I opened a year ago from a very nice young lady - who told me, but didn't post it on line. She indicated that it might be on the salty side, but she must be one of over 2,000 we have served since we opened up. I thanked her and informed her that I intentionally make my sandwiches very flavorful because my clientele love it that way. Again, sorry we can't please everyone. But, as you know there are many other excellent tearooms in SD County for you to choose from. That is the beauty of it all. Good luck to you and best wishes.
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Nancy and Tony Santos
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I, as well, did not have a favorable eperience at this tea room. I and three other ladies arrived to a locked door. After much knocking...I could see someone in there...we were told to come back in an hour. The tea room has lovely antiques and was very elegant. The service by Jessica was wonderful. However, the food took forever to be delivered and we were starving! Then, my mother and I decided to share the formal tea. Looking at the bill later, I noticed we were charged a $10 split plate fee!!! (there was no splitting done back in the kitchen) I manage a tea room, myself,in another state and was not left with a favorable impression of this one at all.
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- F. 02/16/08
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Dear F -
Sorry your experience was unfavarable in our tearoom. Our split charge is not $10 and certainly not designed to cover any splitting of food in the kitchen. It is designed to cover costs of people not paying for a service: the costs of linens, using fine bone china, silver ware and fine linens. We wash every single piece of china by hand - there is no machine washer in our facility. It also covers cost of high rent, kitchen staff, etc. But, of course you are aware of all this since you manage another tearoom in another state. I cannot respond to your other complaints since it was Jessica who served you, but we will discuss with her. Best wishes, Nancy Santos
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Let me first start my review by saying I adore sharing High Tea with my friends and family and revel in trying new tearooms around San Diego.
My experience of Crown City was horrid. I have an 8 month old daughter and was unaware of their 'No child under 8' policy until we arrived for Sunday afternoon tea. I spoke with Nancy the owner and explained that we had an infant. She said she could not allow children in her establishment, explaining her 'high level of clientele' would forbid it. I suppose I understand so I said that we unfortunately would have to cancel our reservation. Nancy then told me that she would have to charge me 25% cancellation fee, no, actually more than 25% because I was canceling on the spot. I rebutted because I was unaware of the policy, and she said sh... (more)e would talk to her husband. She disappeared for a minute and returned with her husband saying they could seat us in the front courtyard, which is really the entryway from the street. We agreed, trying to make the best of the situation and relaxed to what was a stuffy and uncomfortable tea. The food was average and the tea selection was not stellar. However the end of the tea was the icing on the cake. We received the bill stating $21.95 per person + tax. We each gave a credit card and when the swiped receipts arrived they were each charged an additional 20% mandatory gratuity 'for parties of more than 4'. We had 4 adults and one infant. Apparently an infant is not welcome in the tea room, but is eligible to make the party of 4 adults a party of five.
I have honestly never had a worse experience at a tea room, it was ridiculous.
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- Jessica 02/13/08
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Dear Jessica (To a very pretty young, young lady)
I am sure you were very angry that day we offered you the outside seating, and we are truly sorry about your feeling so much anger. First, let me tell you that my tearoom is not just a business it is an extension of my home and a reflection of my passion. My customers are just like guests in my home. You have a very beautiful 8 month old - just like you. When you were seated outside your beautiful baby cried and my guests were still able to hear her from the inside and still complained to me. I did not bring it up to you, because at that point in time it was my decision to serve you outside as my guest. We did charge you a mandatory service charge, but it was not 20%, but only 15%, like every other group that comes in that are less than 5.
Again, you a lovely young lady and so is your baby, but Crown City Antiques & Tea Parlour is just not the environment that an 8 month-old would want to be if she knew where her mommy wanted to take her. Please care and hope you find a place that will suit you and your baby better.
Love,
Nancy and staff
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My mother and sister took me to Tea at Crown City Antiques and Tea Parlour for my birthday. The ambience was so inviting and pleasant amidst all of the beautiful antiques. The table setting was lovely and the fresh flowers were a nice touch. The food was well prepared and nicely presented. The staff was kind and attentive. I look forward to my next visit this spring.
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- Beth Edgell 02/04/08
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My lady friends and I give this tearoom and enthusiastic 5 star reveiw! We will now only go to this tearoom from now on for Christmas. It was such a perfect interlude and look forward to it next year.
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- Satisfied tea customers from RB 12/17/07
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Thank you, Nancy, Nancy's hubby at the register, Jessica and Dee for a beautiful experience. I was there with my husband and guest from out of town last weekend. We were all very impressed with the hospitality and kindness you extended. Don't change anything, Nancy, you were the most gracious and kind hostess, as were your sweet staff. We have been to many tearooms and yours was the last on our list. Your tearoom by far exceeded any of the other tearoom's service, food presentation and personal attention to detail. We will return and will recommend to everyone!
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- Mary 12/17/07
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I had a wonderful first time experience this afternoon at this tea parlour. I live in the area, and a friend invited us to join them. The warm scones were probably my favorite, but everything was wonderful, even the service. I am looking forward to bringing my Mother to this tea parlour for her birthday in June, but I may not be able to wait that long!
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- Nancy M. 12/17/07
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Dearest Nancy,
Thank you for thoughtfully providing a review. Tony and I and our wonderful hardworking staff are so, so busy serving everyone this Holiday Season, but we love it!!!! It has been so successful - we go home tired but so gratified we met our goals.
Love,
Nancy, too!
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I've been here several times and believe me there is no dissapointment at this tearoom. This is the place for tasty sandwiches and Nancy's scones are to die for. I will be returning for another lovely time.
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- Kaelin 12/13/07
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Dear Kaelin,
You are a delight to serve! We love spoiling you! See you again real soon!
Love,
Nancy
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It is a pleasure to provide a review for this tearoom. We have been trying to find ways for the owners to improve and it has been hard. Their service is impeccable. Food is the best we have had in the business. Teas are perfect. And, their presentation and artistry cannot be compared to any of the tearooms we have been to. This place is just the epitomy of perfectionism. We love going here and highly recommend it to anyone.
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- J. Montgomery 12/13/07
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Dear Jeanie,
You are so thoughtful to find time to offer a review of our tearoom. Thanks so much for the affirmation and look forward to continuing to serve you.
Love,
Nancy
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My party and I had the most delightful experience in this tearoom. It is the best we have been to. It was a very busy day for them but Nancy and Jessica and their staff provided exceptional service to our party. We had the Christmas tea and it more than met our expectations. The scones were so delicious and so was everything else. Perfection is the only word I can think off when trying to describe our experience. Thank you for the most wonderful experience of the year!
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- MS and friends 12/10/07
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What a beautiful place and not to mention that the food they serve are all so delicious. We came for their Holiday Tea and was so impressed with the service and presentation. We were served by the owner, Jessica and another lovely Tea Hostess related to the owner. It is true the owner is most sincere and gracious. We saw the packages wrapped in gold and Victorian bows that were at another table. The owner prepared it for their keepsakes and it was gorgeous. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience you provided us. I will return and will not need an excuse except that it is the most delightful place to be so you can unwind and relax.
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- M. 12/04/07
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Dearest M.
You were in the first weekend we served and presented our X'mas/Holiday Tea with Keepsake. It has been such a success! We are so excited and happy that it worked out so beautifully. Your group was such a favorite of my staff. Thanks for trying our tearoom and hope to see you again real soon.
Love,
Nancy
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Had an absolute delightful time. The owner continues to be sincere in her efforts to ensure everyone enjoys and relaxes in her tearoom. This is a destination point for anyone. I'll be bringing my other family members back to experience the same.
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- Sheri Long 12/03/07
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Dearest Sheri,
Thank you for the thoughtful review. We are all very sincere in our efforts to ensure everyone has a good experience and glad you feel that way, too. We all look forward to meeting your family.
Love,
Nancy
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I cannot beleive this place. What a great idea! The experience was so unique. I loved everythign and will return with other friends. Highly recommend it!
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- Angela Cooke 11/30/07
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Dear Angela,
We are honored to be the first tearoom experience for you. There is a wonderful world of tearooms out there and hope you will continue the habit of TEA.
Love,
Nancy
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We had a lovely time in this tearoom. Everything was perfect. We highly recommend.
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- Kathy G. 11/29/07
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Dear Kathy,
Thanks for finding us on Teamap and providing a review. I know you are busy with your Pharmacy and hope all is well with business. Please come and visit us again for a rejuvenation!
Love,
Nancy
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The hostess and owner was unbelievably attentive and provided me and my husband excellent service. We are just visiting from Northern California and found out about this secret place in Coronado. It was the most wonderful experience for us. The food, the tea, the artistry and presentation far exceeded any five star dining experience we have ever had. We just wish we had a place in our city just like it. We will have to come again next year (but we ordered their frozen scones to take back with us). Thank you so much for the wonderful experience that we will remember for along time.
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- Marge and Jeff of Oregon 11/27/07
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Dear Marge and Jeff,
Thanks for a lovely conversation. I hope you got back to Fresno in time to see your new grand baby before heading back home. I enjoyed hearing about your many grandchildren. I cannot wait to meet the rest of your family if they can make it to Coronado. Best Holiday wishes to you and yours.
Love,
Nancy
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Wow, Nancy, your tearoom is the tops. I can't believe how gorgeous it is with the giant chandeliers! It has been a awhile since we chatted and to hear your stories and eat your delicious food! Can't wait to tell our friends so they can come in and see you and your lovely business. I am now with a new mission to try all the other tearooms around and compare them to yours. See you soon and say hi to Tony me. With lots of love, your old college friend, Cheryl.
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- Cheryl B. 11/27/07
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Dearest friend,
Thanks for coming by. Sorry I was unable to chat too long, but I hope you had a lovely time and that we can serve you again. See you soon!
Love,
Nancy
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Excellent service! Delicious food! Heavenly scones! Beautiful presentation! We stumbled upon this tearoom and was so happy we did. It is by far the most beautiful we have ever seen and will return on our next visit back to Coronado.
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- Elsa 11/26/07
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Elsa,
Thanks for trying us and the review. We will be waiting to see for your next visit to Coronado.
Love,
Nancy
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I gave this tearoom five stars in all categories. The teas they offer are excellent and brewed perfectly. No bitterness. The food is more than outstanding. It is all very fresh especially the scones. The presentation is so beautiful and unique and service is excellent! We highly recommend this place to those with discriminating taste and appreciate elegance and sophistication.
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- Myra and James from Orange County 11/23/07
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Dear Myra and James,
Thank so much for traveling so far to try us. I know that you have been back again since this last comment and I am so honored to have people come so far to experience our tearoom. We are always delighted to serve you and look forward to it.
Love,
Nancy
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My sister and I had a great time in your lovely and stunning tea room. I rate it as my favorite of all the tea rooms and still can't say enough about your food, especially your scones. Look forward in us being a regular.
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- Becky and Dawn 11/21/07
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Dear Becky and Dawn,
Thank you for your business. We are happy to be here for you and your sister to relax and enjoy your special time together. Looking forward to seeing you two regularly.
Love,
Nancy
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Great place! We were pleasantly surprised and will return again.
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- mimi 11/21/07
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Dear Mimi,
I do remember you walking in and was very glad we could serve you. Looking forward to having again when you are in town.
Love,
Nancy
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There food is breathlessly delicous. Especially the scones they are so good. I cannot stop thinking about them. we were not dressed for tea but we were welcome with open arms andthere was nothing pompous about this place. the room is very beautiful not country victorian or lacey just elegant and serene. my friend and me were treated like princesses and we relaxed all afternoon sipping tea and eating the most wonderful food. we highly recommend. thank you for a magical moment in your business
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- Maria and Janine from San Diego 11/21/07
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Dear Maria and Janine,
We are so happy to serve the two of you and delighted to hear that you love our scones. Our goal is to make our guests feel relaxed and rejuvenated from a hectic world.
Love,
Nancy
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All A++++ marks on this tearoom for us. My family always visit this tearoom every chance we get! Our first visit was when my daughter turned 8 in the summer when they first opened up. They offered us the most superior service we can ever imagine. Nancy, who is the owner, gave her special treatment with a tiara and everything else that goes with it!!! We also have a son that is 11 and loves tea thanks to Nancy. She gave him his first tea etiquette lesson! We have a place in Phoenix and in Coronado. Whenever we are in town the first place we go to is this tearoom. There is no place in Phoenix nor anywhere else we have been to that has such delicious food and great service, not to mention the most elegant decor. They allow you to try all the teas you want and do not use the same leaves ove... (more)r and over again. Their teas are excellent nd boiled to perfection. Everyone and anyone out there who has not tried this place, you are missing something. This place will dazzle you in every way. We are so excited and thankful to have it in Coronado!!! See you all there during the Holidays and summers! Cheers!
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- Angie and Family 11/21/07
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Dear Angie,
Thank you for your continued patronage. We want to feel that we have done a good job making it special for you and your family.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Love,
Nancy
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This tearoom came highly recommended by many of our friends who had been there before. We made reservations way in advance and finally had a mavelous time last Sunday. It is a beautiful tearoom indeed! It was a very busy day for the owners. Bless their little hearts. They are the most hard working couple and so kind and generous. (Thanks for the chocolates!) The food is out of this world delicious. They served their famous butternut squash soup that apparently everyone on Sunday had been waiting for it all year. We heard several other guests comment that they came just for it and we can see why, but the scones are truly undescribly wonderful. We got to try both types: cinnamon and the cranberry almond. We shared each other's and both were equally delicious. We are going to come back in January with my family for a gathering. I highly recommend it and hope to see you all there.
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- Carla Hendricks 11/19/07
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Dear Carla,
Thank you for your feedback and thoughtful review. We were a bit stretch last Sunday and really felt it; but we were so happy to serve everyone and felt completely satisfied at the end of the day. We look forward to serving you our butternut squash soup in January.
Love,
Nancy
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Went to this beautiful place for the first time during the fashion show and it was wonderful! The best fashion I have been to with tea. The tearoom is absolutely gorgeous and the food was divine. Especially their incredible socnes. Kudos to the owners and the stores who did the fashion show! We will do our Christmas shopping at their stores, and will return to the tearoom ready to be relaxed and rested in the heavenly environment.
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- LNS 11/15/07
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Dear LNS,
We had so much fun during the Fashion Show. I always feel there is something we could have done better, but your reaction is the measure of our success |
