Gathering Room Tea House
41 S Main St rear building
Mullica Hill, NJ
856-478-4900
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of 54in NJ
Hours
Tue - Sat: 11:00am to 4:00pm
Tue - Sat: 11:00am to 4:00pm
Overview
Tucked away inside a renovated 1820's barn behind Gathering Room Interiors is The Gathering Room Tea House.Outside rustic and original,inside elegant and refined.A welcome and relaxing respite from a busy day or a place to re-energize while shopping.A full menue available,choose from a cream tea with scones and tea or an afternoon tea of sandwiches,scones,soup,quiche and desserts.Also we have a special salad or sandwich of the day.There is also a large selection of loose teas by world famous Harney & Sons Tea Company.
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Food: In my opinion this is the best tea room in town.I love the food, atmospher, and the staff are wonderful.I can come alone and not feel out of place.Or, I can bring my friends and family and have a good time.The special tea is perfect because you get a little of everything but, more than enough to be satisfied.The tea is wonderful as well.Will return again and again. |
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- Elizabeth 11/02/09 |
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Food: Have come to tea here several times and it keeps getting better.The homemade soups are perfect on a cold day.Warm cranberry scones and harney and sons tea will brighten any winter afternoon.With the cold weather coming so fast [I don't like winter] I know I can come here and be warmed.Thank you for such a special place. |
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- Pauline J 10/16/09 |
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Food: Everything was excellent.Came here during fall open house and was not disappointed.Even though the room was full our food came out in a timley manner.The fresh made cranberry scones are the best.We all had special teas and it was wonderful.My friends and I will return soon.Can't wait to see what happens for the holidays. |
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- MaryEllen 10/13/09 |
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Food: My second visit here was better than the first.The specials change all the time and the desserts are delish.My friends and I had the special tea and we loved it all.Harney and sons loose tea was excellent.Never had it before and loved it.The scones are fresh and hot, with clotted cream and jam.Can't wait to come back soon.Will bring more of my friends and recommend this place to anyone. |
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- sally heim 10/08/09 |
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Food: THE BEST TEA ROOM IN MULLICA HILL!It is my favorite place to have lunch or a sweet treat.I recommend the everything.Keep up the good work ladies. |
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- Dallas 10/05/09 |
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Food: Went to tea for the first time here recently and I was not disappointed.My friends and I had the special tea.There was sandwiches, scones, sweets, and tea for 15.95.We were very full and more than happy with evrything that we got.The tea was Harney and sons loose tea.Very good tea.It was a relaxing afternoon.My friends and I stayed for a long time after talking and enjoying ourselves.It was a lovely time.We will be back soon.Maybe for the holidays. |
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- Nancy Kimmel 10/03/09 |
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Food: I bring all my friends here for lunch.We always have a good time.I also brought my grandchildren for tea for the wee ones, they loved it.Looking forward to Fall Open House, lots to do. |
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- Mable Asher of Mullica Hill 10/02/09 |
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Food: The best chicken salad I ever ate.So fresh and no extras in it.This will be my new stop for lunch in town.Also tried vanilla almond cupcakes, very yummy.Can't wait.See you soon. |
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- Diana of Mullica Hill 10/01/09 |
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Food: The food is excellent,the atmospher is calm and peacefull,and the service is the best.What more can you ask for.No complaints here.Will be back soon! |
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- MadisonS 09/29/09 |
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Food: My family and I eat here often and always find the food excellent and the service great.We love the fresh chicken salad, the wonderful cranberry scones, and the desserts.It saddens me that people are so vindictive.I love this place and will continue to come here and bring my friends and family.I have met the owners and they are very nice girls, but anyone would get upset with negative comments that are unfounded.All I can say to potential customers, do not listen to someone who is nasty, find out for yourselves it is worth the trip.We have never been unhappy and I am sure if there was a problem the girls would make it right. |
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- Ally B 09/28/09 |
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Food: I have not been to this shop, however I find that some of the comments and the owners way of handling them are rude and unprofessional. As a business owner one should never put down a customer and seeing how the customer is the one who funds your business and pays your bills I find it rude that any business owner would be rude to one regardless of who they are. Also, one should make responses professional for example they should contain proper spelling and punctuation. I will never visit this shop, due to how I can see with out visiting, the owners lack of professionalism. |
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- Mea 09/27/09 |
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DEAR MAE AND C.BARNES,I AM HAZEL DILSAVER ONE OF THE OWNERS AND FIRST OF ALL I WANT TO APOLOGIZE FOR THE EARLIER RESPONSES.MY SISTER GOT UPSET TO SEE UNFOUNDED REMARKES AGAINST OUR TEA ROOM ON THE INTERNET FOR ALL THE WORLD TO SEE.WE TRY VERY, VERY HARD TO MAKE EVERY EXPERIENCE AS PLEASENT AS POSSIBLE.BUT, THERE ARE TIMES WHEN THERE IS AN ISSUE.WE DO OUR BEST TO CORRECT PROBLEMS.I AM ALWAYS LOOKING FOR WAYS TO IMPROVE MY BUSINESS.I AM SURE THE MAIN REASON FOR HER RESPONSE WAS THAT THE COMMENTS THAT WERE MADE HAD NOTHING AT ALL TO DO WITH THE FOOD OR THE SERVICE, SO I AM SURE YOU UNDERSTAND.PLEASE, NEXT TIME YOU ARE IN TOWN COME TO LUNCH ON ME AND MAKE THE JUDGEMENT ON OUR FOOD, SERVICE, AND ATMOSPHER.I HOPE THEN YOU THOUGHTS WOULD BE DIFFERENT.
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Food: I have not been to this shop, however I find that some of the comments and the owners way of handling them are rude and unprofessional. As a business owner one should never put down a customer and seeing how the customer is the one who funds your business and pays your bills I find it rude that any business owner would be rude to one regardless of who they are. Also, one should make responses professional for example they should contain proper spelling and punctuation. I will never visit this shop, due to how I can see with out visiting, the owners lack of professionalism. |
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- Mea 09/27/09 |
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dear mea,i have not put down a customer i only responded to some one who was making rude comments on my site as well as another tearooms site.this person hasnt even been into our tearoom.if some one has a problem with the food or service than by all means let us know,but to make comments about a restuarant that they havent been to is wrong.i responded the way i did because i know who this person is.if you noticed i have never responded to any other comment (good or bad)in the past,just that one because i know who it is and the situation behind the comment.i think it is very rude to pass judgement on a restuarant if you havent been there,like they did.
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Food: just happened upon this place with my grandaughter on saturday.we had lunch and it was great.we live in the area and will return again very soon.i did not know this was here and how close it was to us so we can come often.the tea was delicous and the sandwiches so fresh.looking forward to bringing my redhat group as well.the owner said there was a discount for redhats.pass it on |
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- the dutchess 09 09/27/09 |
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Food: i eat here almost everyday for lunch and the food is always good.everything is fresh and wonderful.i am offended that someone what stoop and be catty to post things on a web site to do other people harm.i have never had a bad lunch here.and will continue to come.i did see that the persons comment had nothing to do with the food or atmospher of the place which is lovely by the way.i also noticed that this same person wrote a reveiw on teaberrys site.not very nice.c barnes please grow up there are bigger things in this world to worry about.next time you are in town try the food before you comment it is very good. |
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- sarah ann hicks 09/23/09 |
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- C. Barnes 09/21/09 |
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Out of 38 reviews only 8 of them are negative or poor as you say,we try our best to please everyone who comes through our door and to make there experience as wonderfull as possible,but like any other restuarant you will have a few people you cant please.as far as your comment is concerned,you have entirelly to much time on your hands to take the time to make rude comments on our site as well as the other one you have left comments on.whats funny is your not even worried about the food or the service,just what tearoom is rank #1.you and i both know who you are...
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Food: this place is my favorite stop on my way to anywhere.most of the time i go out of my way to get here and it is worth the trip.the chicken salad is always fresh.this time they had wonderful pumpkin cake and cinnamon spice tea.i will be back soon and i always tell all my friends there is no place like gathering room tea house around. |
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- melissa strom 09/16/09 |
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Food: Coming back to town to shop is not the same without lunch here.My friends and I stopped by,and even though there were 7 of us and they were almost full they still made room for all of us.And it could not have been a more pleasant time.Everyone was so sweet and helpful and the food was excellent.The afternoon tea was too much food.tea sandwiches, scones,sweets and tea.But the Afternoon tea comes with soup and quiche.The cranberry scones are wonderful with the jam and cream and the special way they serve it, it is a dessert all by its self.Do not miss this ladies. |
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- Abby Kemner 09/16/09 |
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Food: My friends and I stopped by for lunch for the first time.We were very happy with what we found here!Everything was wonderful,the quiche was excellent.Scones, pumpkin cake, chocolate mousse, and chicken salad.The menu is larger than you expect it to be and the teas are wonderful.We all took home a tin of tea and my friend who i will not name took home a BOX of desserts.It was a lovely afternoon.We will come back very soon to have lunch and shop. |
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- SilviaGates 09/13/09 |
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Food: Wow! What a wonderful experience from beginning to end. My family chose the Gathering Room Tea House for my Surprise 75th birthday and it was the biggest surprise of my life. The food was absolutely delicious. I was surprised by the extensive offerings and found the tea sandwiches, quiche, and desserts to be the best around. It was a most enjoyable evening as the owner and staff catered to our party of 25 and all our needs. The atmosphere is absolutely beautiful – very traditional elegance with a feeling of whimsical. The rustic barn on the outside was an architectural delight, but it did not convey the beauty that is found on the inside. The owner was down to earth and the staff was beyond pleasant. I have been back several times since that surprise in April and recently on September 9, ... (more) |
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- Janet Newsome 09/10/09 |
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Food: the best chicken salad i ever ate.vanilla almond cupcakes were yummy and the scones are delish. the reviews are right about that. |
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- sally johnson 08/29/09 |
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Food: i would say this is easily the best tea room in mullica hill or in the area.i love tea rooms and go to them all hte time and all over the country when i can.i have been from philedelphia to florida and places in between and this one is top 5.i read the reviews and they are right thte chicken salad is the best.the afternoon tea had more food than i could eat. the scones we fabulous and the desserts were wonderful.my husband had the turkey sandwiche and the vanilla almond cupcakes are incredible.we will be back and recommend this place to anyone. |
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- jennifer and richard from salemn 08/28/09 |
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Food: just stopped by to check out the menu and decided to stay.the food was very good.cream of chicken soup was excellent and enjoyed the tea sandwiches.harney and sons is my favorite.i like vanilla the best.cranberry scones came next and we had to take some home we liked them that much.glad we stopped.will be back soon. also looking forward to the new seatting on the front porch.too hot right now, but this fall will be nice. |
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- alexanderchaseswedesboro 08/27/09 |
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Food: stopped by for lunch this week and loved every bit.cranberry scones are wonderful.chicken salad also the best.be back soon to try something new. |
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- lisa09 08/16/09 |
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Food: had my daughters 18th birthday here and we had a ball! the special tea is what we had and it was wonderful.we loved the scones and there was too much to eat.going back today and can not wait.planning on bringing home some tea too. |
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- allison mayer 08/14/09 |
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Food: WAS 1st visit here ordered the brie...would be better encroute.....was served w apple slices and bread...bread was stale...cupcakes were great so was the dessert sampler my friends had...formal decorations lovely...teas were good...could use a little more vsrities on menus..also would like to see milk also offered for tea and not just half and half..a little too rich for tea...the place looks lovely inside...needs some attention outside to draw you in!! |
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- robbin b 08/02/09 |
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Food: my friends and i had a wonderful afternoon in mullica hill but lunch here topped off te day.westarted with baked bree and moved on to the special tea.harney and sons is my favorite tea company and the selectonwas great.the tea sandwiches were very good and the scones FABULOUS! we were more than happy and will visit again soon.probably next week. |
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- queen mary 09 07/29/09 |
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Food: THE VERY BEST CHICKEN SALAD I EVER ATE.The scones are excellent as well.Everything was fresh and wonderful.My friends and I were so full we had to take a walk through this adorable town before we could drive home.We will definetly come again.It was an enjoyable time. |
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- danniellabarry 07/13/09 |
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Food: this is a true hidden treasure.my sister and i stumbled upon this while visiting town for the first time, and i say it is not to be missed.it is so charming inside and the food is excellent.i think my favorite ha to be the scones.we both got the special tea.the tea sandwiches come out first and re wonderful.we left overly full.the desserts taste as good as they look if not better.do not miss this. |
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- amy sands 06/13/09 |
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Food: this was the best tea room i have ever been to.i have visited tea rooms all over and this is one of the very best.i would even say it was better than a tea room in philadelphia in a well known hotel.the food is excellent.the service is alittle laid back but we can't always be prissy.and save room for dessert the almond cake is devine.thank you for a wonderful afternoon. |
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- allison weber from pa. 05/26/09 |
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Food: As a visitor from Texas, I must say that I have NEVER been treated beter! Wow, the owner was so very friendly and attentive. I really look forward to coming back! |
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- Robbie 05/21/09 |
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Food: the ladies at the gathering room tea house made mothers day tea a day for my mom and my sisters and myself to remember.the room was full but the girls made sure to make room for us eventhough we didnt have reservations.we had the special tea which has so much food on it we needed to take some home(i deffinetley suggest you try the scones).thanks ladies for a beautiful mother's day |
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- elizabeth 05/11/09 |
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Food: my visit to gathering room tea house mothers day weekend was so special i plan to come every week till i have aten evrything on the menu!from startto finish we were very pleased.the tea sandwiches are excellent.next came the scones with homemade lemon curd and the sweets.they do serve it a little different but i don't mind.the second course is the sweets and scone on a stand with the sandwiches first.but it keeps he scone hot till you are ready.how smart is that.will be back next week to see what else we can try. |
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- ashley09 05/10/09 |
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Food: On Thursday I went to the Gathering Room for tea and was very pleased with evrything.I was a little suprised at the menu, it was larger than I expected for a tea room.The roast turkey sandwich was really good and it was not lunch meat (real turkey!).My friend had the special tea and was more than full when we were finished.Looking forward to coming back very soon. P.S. Desserts are a must. |
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- Mary Kelby 04/04/09 |
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Food: I took my mom to the gathering room tea house yesterday for lunch and we loved it!It was her birthday and everyone ther went out of there way to make it a memorable experience.The food is great and the loose tea selection is large enough for everyone.I would recommend this place to everyone.Be back soon. |
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- lindsey price 03/21/09 |
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Food: My friend and I went to this tea room recently and loved everything we had.A hidden gem I have to say.Wonderful scones, not traditional though.They were more tender like sweet biscuit and full of fruit.We were very pleased and will return very soon.thank you for a wonderful afternoon. |
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- Sarahmae H 03/21/09 |
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Food: My visit to the gathering room tea house was a real treat.The food was very fresh and well prepared.I was impressed with the loose teas and can say i will be returning again next week.A note to chocolate lovers ask about the chocolate mousse. |
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- Jackie B 03/19/09 |
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Food: Before we came to the tearoom, I read the mixed reviews, but I like to judge something for myself. You know what they say “Don’t judge a book by its cover” well you could say that about the Gathering House Tea Room (was previously known as the Enchanted Cottage Tea Room). When we drove up to the Tea Room my husband wanted to know why I was taking him to a barn for tea. Yes I will say, I was a little leery about what to expect when we walked in but much to our surprise we were totally impressed with it. We’ve been to many tearooms but what I especially like about this one is how unique but it’s also elegant for being a barn. The food was delicious which included a variety of tea sandwiches, a scone and two other dessert items. The amount of food was more than we could eat, so we both ... (more) |
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- Mary & Dick 02/08/09 |
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Food: I visited the Enchanted cottage tea room a few weeks ago on a tip from a friend. I took my mom with me and we were both very happy with the sevice, the food and the tea selection. The only tea's that were bagged were african honey bush & cherries and madagasgar cinnoman ( which I highly recommend). And the scones were absolutly fabulous. I think Elizabeth must be speaking of another tea room. Keep up the good work. We will be back! |
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- Lisa 02/01/09 |
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Food: My daughter and I stopped in to have a quick lunch the other day and were very dissapointed. The hostess sat us by the bathroom when other tables were available, the waitress was unfriendly and very slow. After waiting some time we asked for our check and the desserts to go. She told us that the tea experience was supposed to be slow. The food did not make up for the poor service either! We were also dissapointed with the tea selection; which was all baged and not loose. |
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- Elizabeth 01/22/09 |
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Food: I visited the Enchanted Cottage Tea Room with my mother and daughter this past weekend and had a wonderful time! The chicken salad sandwiches were terrific as well as the homemade potato soup. The rasberry herbal tea was just delicious also. Service was friendly and warm. We can't wait to go back to try some of their desserts! I highly recommend stopping in! |
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- Kim 01/07/09 |
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Food: I am a tea room lover and I enjoy trying out new places. I heard about the Enchanted Cottage from a few different people, and most had nothing but negative things to say. As a tea lover though, I decided I had to try a new tearoom out, either way. I have to say I now can agree with what I had heard. The people working were extremely rude, and the food didn't make up for the bad service. I went recently, perhaps the shop was run by the new owner, so these reviews must have been from their experience with the old owner? Either way, to anyone who wants to have an enjoyable tea experience, this is NOT the place. |
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- Karen 01/06/09 |
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Food: i visited the enchanted cottage tea room during new years and i have to say the food was excellent.the roast pork was the best i have ever tasted.and the dessert sampler was delicious.if you want great food and friendly service i suggest the enchanted cottage tea room. |
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- andrea 01/06/09 |
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Food: the enchanted cottage in now under new owner, is now the gathering room tea house, thank you all my customers that enjoyed my food when i was there,sincerely,Linda |
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- linda 01/05/09 |
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- Tea Lady 01/05/09 |
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Food: i have been to the enchanted cottage many, many times since it has opened.i would recommend it to anyone. the food is always fresh and the desserts homemade and fabulous.anyone can have an off day but i think some of the reviews written are from either unpleasable people or someone trying to be mean,you know who you are.will go back again and again. |
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- sally brighton 01/04/09 |
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Food: My boyfriend and I decided to try this tea room for our anniversary instead of our usual stop at Amelia's. Big mistake! We felt like we were interrupting her day and got seated next to the bathroom when there were other tables available. The sandwiches were skimpy. The worst part is that most of their teas are bagged instead of loose leaf! It wasn't worth the money at all. |
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- Amanda 12/31/08 |
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Food: i just want to say i have been to the enchanted cottage tea room every sat since they opened. there food is excellent. the scones are to die for and the baked goods and carrot cake is wonderful. everyone is so frendly and take great care in seeing that everything is just so. i have read some of the reviews and they are so wrong. i have friends from phildelipha that come there just to have her carrot cake and bread pudding. there are a couple of resturants i will not go to because of theie bathrooms. this place is very clean. so to lisa and marie you are so wrong. |
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- bobby 12/10/08 |
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Food: the enchanted cottage tea room is one of the best tea rooms i have visited the food is to die for and the desserts should be in a magazine,as for the review from lisa on 11/30,i was in there the same time she was and i noticed they were very rude to the server,they wanted the special sandwich of the day added to the tea for the wee ones and was very rude when they couldnt get it.i have been there several times and have not seen mouse droppings anywhere as she said.personally i think she is someone you couldnt please anyway.if you want excellent food and great atmosphere i suggest the enchanted cottage tea room |
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- julie 12/10/08 |
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- Marie 12/09/08 |
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Food: I went to the enchanted cottage yesterday with my family. It was horrible. The waitress, who I believe was the owner, was very rude. Her hair was in my tea, there were mouse droppings in our cream, we could hear everything that was going on in the kitchen. My daughter was served a tea with a shoprite tag on it. We all felt like we were unwanted. The food was not served at the same time. Mine was served when everyone was done eating. I have been to many tea rooms, this was the worse. Also when we left the waitress did not say thank you for coming. She was even standing at the register. My five year old daughter pointed that out to me. This place was a waste of time and money. |
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- Lisa 11/30/08 |
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Food: i have been to the Enchanted Cottage tea room more than once they have the best homemade scones there just like mom use to make ,the tea sandwiches are great, and when they have brunch with the homemade waffles with fresh berrys and whipped cream its to die for, i am going to have my next pary there and i know its ganna be great, if you like good food try the Enchanted Cottage tea room you are going to love it . |
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- SARAH 11/21/08 |
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