Gourmet Briar Patch Tea Room
4817 Prince George Dr
Prince George, VA
804-458-6006
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| Sun | closed |
| Mon | closed |
| Tue | closed |
| Wed | 10:00am - 3:00pm |
| Thu | 10:00am - 3:00pm |
| Fri | 10:00am - 3:00pm |
| Sat | 10:00am - 2:00pm |
The Gourmet Briar Patch is a simple cottage tea room from its checker-board floors, cozie fireplace, family antiques, and desire to make you feel at home. Our Mid-Day Tea has been adopted to accomodate the comfort and wants of our local customers. It is a combination of Afternoon Tea and High Tea. We pride ourselves on being flexible to meet the needs and desires of our guest. Also, we are handicapped accessible for those that might require those accomodations.
We invite you to stop in to browse our gift shop, have a cuppa of our teas which come to us from Assam, India or enjoy the food. Reservations are always suggested.
We request a 2-day notification for special diet teas i.e. gluten free. This allows us to do something special for you.
Now available Sunday for teas and parties of 20 or more. Please contact us by phone.
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Food: A friend and I ventured down to Prince George to the Gourmet Briar Patch Tea Room. We were not sure what to expect but imagine our surprise when we entered the tea room and felt as if we had gone back in time, It was such a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We were welcomed as if we were friends, not customers. The tea was outstanding and the food was awesome. The friendly atmosphere with other customers was wonderful and we really felt a part of the community. IF you want a wonderful afternoon or lunch, away from the a rushed lifestyle, take a trip to Prince George VA and have tea at the Gourmet Briar Patch. You will be glad you did.And don't forget to visit the gift area. It was also a very pleasant experience. |
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- Mary Ann 04/08/12 |
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Food: My favorite tearoom. I can't get there often enough. The food is delicious. Our last visit we had scrumptious miniature roast beef on home made bread, pimento cheese with pecan, cucumber sandwiches, cinnamon scones, egg salad with a variety of desserts. It was wonderful. My friends will come back as often as we can. |
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- Mary Paitsel 12/19/11 |
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- kristen Odgen 12/10/11 |
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- Loretta And Christy Franchok 12/05/11 |
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Food: Once Again Ron and Ginger went above and beyond to provide excellent tea, food, and service at the First Christian Church Women's Christmas Celebration Dinner. Everything was delicious and Ron served my favorite tea!!! We loved the pumpkin cheesecake and would love to have the recipe!! Can't wait for Christmas break so I can visit my favorite tea room again!!! |
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- Christy Franchok 12/04/11 |
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Food: I took my friend for tea and we both had such a lovely time. Not only was every bit of the food delicious but the host and hostess the grandest couple. I felt I was visiting dear friends. Thank you to both of you for providing a splendid tea experience. |
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- Deborah McNally 11/05/11 |
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Food: I love the Tea Room. It is such a relaxing and enjoyable place to visit. On one of my visits you served a sweet potato soup that was wonderful. May I please get the recipe from you. |
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- carolyn hayden 10/15/11 |
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Tearoom Response
Glad you liked the soup. Here is how I make it:Sweet Potato Soup 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ginger 3 stalks celery, chopped about 1 cup 2 cps chopped onion 2 Tbsp curry powder, 1 tsp cinnamon 2 #3 cans of drained sweet potatoes cubed 8 cups of chicken stock 1/2 tsp thyme 2 small bay leaves, 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 cup half and half 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 cup raisins Using stock pot heat olive oil and then add the ginger, celery, and onion cooking until soft. Add curry, cinnamon and cook 1 minute stirring constantly. Stir in sweet potatoes, broth thyme, bay leaves and salt and pepper. Increase your heat till it comes to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer 25 minutes..I remove the bay leaves and use my stick blender to puree. I then add the half and half and raisins. Serve with a dollop of plain yogurt and peanuts. |
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Food: On the spur of the moment today, I decided to visit Ron and Ginger at the Gourmet Briar Patch Tea Room and to have lunch. As many times as I have enjoyed their mid-day tea lunch over the years, Ginger always seems to come up with something new, different and delicious. I am never disappointed in her food selections and culinary skills. Along with the mid-day lunch plate, I had the pumpkin spice tea which was wonderful and very appropriate for a cool fall day like today. For a sweet ending, the three layer tipsy custard cake was scrumptious! I’m already looking forward to my next lunch date when I will bring my friend from Newport News to have lunch here at the tea room. |
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- Ruth Manor 09/17/11 |
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It was a pleasure to see you. I also enjoy the Pumpkin Spice Tea this time of year. Maybe you can join us for the Octoberfest Buffet on the 9th of October. We would love to have you. Come back soon.
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Food: Today I visited this wonderful tearoom. The owners, Ron and Ginger are so warm and friendly. They truely make you feel like long time friends! And the food! OMG! The best tearoom food I ever had and I have visited many tearooms! Everything is so fresh and made first thing in the morning even the breads! The tea I had was Pumpkin Spice, it made me feel like Fall (my favorite season) is just around the corner. Sooo GOOD!!! Looking forward to my next visit!!! Thanks, Ron and Ginger for a wonderful experience! |
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- Debra Wagner 09/15/11 |
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We were honored to have you and your husband today. We love to serve people who love good food and a great tea. We look forward to your return.
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Food: Recently visited Ron & Ginger Moyer for Mid-day tea and it was like a 'Homecoming'. I'd forgotten how plentiful the portions are and how much better homemade tastes vs 'bought & presented'. The tea Ron served was splendid and the food items were culinary delights! The scones were tasty, moist...freshly baked. The Moyers are able to keep a very competitive price by making their food items from scratch. Good taste, good price and good company! |
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- Gail G Swineford 09/11/11 |
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Food: The Gourmet Briar Patch Tea Room is so wonderful! Everything is homemade and prepared with love and care. I live in Illinois and feel right at home when I'm there. My Mother has become a has become a regular customer. I don't think she cooks anymore, the food is that good! So thank you Ron and Ginger you two are a heaven sent. Can't wait for my next visit!!! |
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- Nickie B. 09/09/11 |
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Food: The owners are wonderful....The homemade peach iccream was great and so was the rest of the food...was in town visiting family but will def go back |
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- April Ring 08/04/11 |
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Food: This is one of my favorite places to eat! The atmosphere and owners are wonderful and the food is great! They serve a variety of new and unique foods. I would love the recipe for the Irish Tea Bread |
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- Christy Franchok 08/03/11 |
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Glad you enjoyed your tea. Happy to share:Irish Tea Bread 2 1/2 cups of currants, or golden raisins. 1 c dark brown sugar, and 1 c of strong tea ( I use the Rongit). Soak these 3 overnight. Add until mixed 2 cups of flour, 1 tsp b soda, 3 tsp of baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 beaten egg (large). Pour into a well greased loaf pan or 4 mini pans. Bake at 350 for 30 min and check for doneness. Size of pans dictates this. Should take no more than 1 1/2 hours. If pans dark, reduce heat 25 degrees. Pots of Blessings |
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Food: It was a very nice meal, a most interesting selection of foods. Very pleasant atmosphere. I would like the recipe for the cantalope bread. |
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- Kathryn Warren 07/30/11 |
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Glad you enjoyed the Tea. Cantaloupe Bread:2 c sugar; 3 eggs; 2 c pureed cantaloupe; 1 T vanilla; 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp Baking soda; 3/4 tsp Baking powder; 2 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp ginger; 1 c vegetable oil; 3 cups of flour. Mix liquids; add dry ingredients till moist and bake in 2 oiled loaf pans at 325 for 1 hr or till done. Makes 3 doz large muffins - cook 30 mins or 5 doz mini muffins - cook 15 mins; or 4 mini loaves - cook 18 minutes. Add pecans if you like, or top with light frosting. Good luck. |
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Food: HAVE BEEN TO THIS TEAROOM LOTS OF TIMES. tHE BEST IN vIRGINIA. I would like the recipe for the cantalopr bread I had there today. |
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- Babara T. Sheffield 07/29/11 |
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Thank you for bringing a guest. We love having new people for Tea. I have posted the receipe for the cantaloupe Bread or the response just above yours. Good luck with it. Contact me if you have questions. Blessings
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Food: I have been to the tearoom twice in the last week. The first just because we enjoy the atmosphere and friendliness of Ginger and Ron the second time was to introduce my out of town niece to the pleasure of eating there. The cold soup and freshly made peach ice cream were out of this world and, of course, the rest of the meal was delicious. My niece had not been to a tearoom before so the experience was new and very refreshing too her. She wants to go again next visit. |
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- Libbie and Arpil 07/17/11 |