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Laura's Tea Room

105 S. Palmer Street inside The Thomas Company
Ridgeway, SC
803-337-8594
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The Thomas Company Store is open Tuesday - Saturday 9:00-5:00. Tea is served in Laura's Tea Room Tuesday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Reservations are strongly recommended.

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Our charming and elegant tea room overlooks historic Ridgeway and features vintage furniture, fragrant teas, beautiful tables, fine china and local art work. Our beautifully appointed tables seat two to four people, encouraging intimate conversations and reconnections with dear friends over tea. Warm, friendly servers cater to your every need.

Escape to another time and place for a delightful tea experience at Laura’s, where we honor the ceremony of high tea and strive to provide a comfortable and relaxing escape from the stress and noise of everyday life.

We serve Jam Tea, High Tea and Afternoon Tea. Reservations are strongly recommended.

The Thomas Company Store is filled with "anything but ordinary" gifts, art, crafts, gourmet items, fine linens, tea, coffee and much, much more. Spend the day delighting in the "Then & Now" of Laura's Tea Room and the Thomas Company Store.

THE COTTON YARD MARKET IS OPEN!
Our fun new store across the street from the Thomas Company is now open from 9:00 to 5:00 Tuesday through Saturday and features art, antiques, high-end consignments and fun gift and decorator items. Kelly, Carol's husband, is the storekeeper. Be sure to visit him when in Ridgeway!

Visit our Web site at www.laurastearoom.com

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I am from Pennsylvania and this was my first visit to Laura's Tea Room with a good friend who lives near the tea room. The food and tea were excellent from the scones to dessert. The owner was so personal that you felt at home instantly. Her mother prepares the food from her own recipes and 'wow' - so good! I would love to have those recipes. The first floor has a really nice gift shop too. Next visit to my friends the tea room is at the top of the list.

- Cindy Chizmadia 10/30/09

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We had a very relaxing and wonderful experience at Laura's. We enjoyed browsing through The Thomas Company Store and then going 'upstairs' to the Tea Room. When entering the tea room, you may choose a fun 'hat' to wear, from their 'eclectic' selection, as well as a tea cup of your choice.

The atmosphere includes a variety of table settings and antiques in the beautifully restored building. Upon arrival at our attractive table setting, there waiting for us was a lovely glass of blackberry iced tea. A great way to quench our thirst! The server then began to explain the variety of teas, the service of the food and then took our orders. She came back with hot water to warm our tea cups before pouring our teas. We then had our choice of quiche or cornbread salad (scrumptious) for the 1... (more)

- n stephens 10/26/09

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I have visited Laura's Tea Room on several occasions and have always had a wonderful experience. I recently took a friend for her first visit to the tea room and she loved it! The owners take great care to establish a warm and welcoming atmosphere, their choice of tea is always delightful, and the food is delicious. Laura's Tea Room is a real treat! Please don't pass up an opportunity to visit.

The Thomas Company, located with Laura's Tea Room, continues to have a lovely selection of unique items and gifts. Plan your visit to include time for the Thomas Company also!

- Ann Elam 09/28/09

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I came here for my bachelorette party and it was wonderful. We tried on hats and sat down to a beautiful table for tea, scones, sandwiches, quiche, dessert. I can't wait to come back again!!!

- Leah 09/27/09

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I've enjoyed high teas in London and Oxford, but Laura's Tea Room out shone them all! Tastefully decorated, and beautifully served, Laura's will definitely be a place I'll take visitors and family alike in the months ahead.

- Melissa Howell 09/25/09

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My friends and I had a truly wonderful experience at this tea room. This was the first tea room that actually warmed our tea cups with hot water before our tea was served. I wished we could have seen a list of teas that we could have selected from; instead, we were offered tea of the day. I really appreciated that we were allowed to play bridge after having our savories...we saved desserts for later.

- Theresa 09/08/09

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Laura's Tea Room is reminiscent of High Tea in Europe. The service is impeccable and the foood is truly a delight. What an exceptional afternoon and a wonderful treat for my Mother from Chicago and our very dear neighbor in Cayce.

We wish Carol and her family all the best in this new endevor and wish them the best of health and happiness in the future.

- Ralph Veccie 06/08/09

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Laura's Tea Room is one of the best! I took tea there with a friend in from out of town, and we had a lovely afternoon of tea, treats, laughter, and shopping.

Since I was not able to get a last minute reservation in the past, and almost didn't get in on this Wednesday, I went expecting a fabulous tearoom. And what I found far exceeded my expectations.

We were greeted by Carol, the owner, as soon as we walked in to the beautifully restored Thomas Company Store that fills the bottom part of this historic building. We enjoyed a few minutes of browsing the lovely array of gift items before we were personally escorted up the stairs to the Tea Room.

Our hostess stopped at the landing for us to pick out a hat to wear for tea, and that was an unexpected moment of fun!... (more) After a few minutes of very necessary modeling and primping, we donned our hats and continued to the top of the stairs where, to our delight,a table full of gorgeous teacups awaited our choosing. We then carried our beautiful selections to our awaiting table where we were handed over to our wonderful, attentive server.

She had a charming Russian accent and took care to explain the cup warming ceremony as well as to describe the tea that was on the menu for that day. My friend and I both delighted in the delicious Lady Londonderry Tea. It was a fragrant and flowery loose leaf tea, and I enjoyed a change from my typical 'safe' choice of Earl Grey. We each took a bag of Lady Londonderry home with us along with another blend, Blue Lady, recommended by our knowledgeable server.

Our first food course was a delicious orange pecan scone served with their version of a devonshire cream. Next, we were served a warm piece of broccoli cheese quiche followed by our much anticipated tiered tray of tea delights. We thoroughly enjoyed our assortment of tea sandwiches, cakes, fruit, and cheese.

Our lovely server (and I'm embarrassed that I forgot her name) kept our cups promptly filled with fragrant, hot tea; and she patiently answered all of our questions as she described each course to us. I almost forgot to mention their special iced tea blend that was set at our table, an unexpected and refreshing addition to our afternoon.

Our tea ended with a demitasse cup of an interesting blend of peppermint tea to aid digestion... another unexpected delight!

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Laura's Tea Room. We had a leisurely visit with the owner, Carol, at our table at the end of our tea. She was very gracious and candidly shared about her tea room. We enjoyed looking at the other beautifully set tables, uncluttered and set far enough apart to allow for intimate conversations, before we headed back downstairs to finish our browsing of tea and non-tea related gifts. We finally bid farewell to the lovely staff and owner, and I am now impatiently awaiting my next chance to visit this lovely tearoom.

- Darlene 05/24/09

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Gift yourself and a friend with a visit to this delightful tea room! I felt as though I had stepped back in time, when the tea room was the place all 'genteel ladies of sensibility' met for the afternoon. Friendly, professional service; ample, if somewhat ordinary sweets and savories. I nonetheless recommend this tea room and its precious shop. I will certainly return!

- Pam Evans 05/15/09

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Wonderful atmosphere! Great personalized service. Enjoyed delectable food in a nostalgic atmosphere. Would highly recommend!

- Jane 05/12/09

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My friends and I (a church Sunday school class) made made special arrangements to go to Laura's for 2 birthdays. We were so excited about our outing as the newspaper review had caught our interest. We were in high spirits, expecting a terrific experience. There were 10 of us. When we first arrived, we walked through the gift shop, each of us exlaiming over the unique selections. We could hardly wait to start purchasing. We went up the stairs to the tea room. The hostess told us we could put out gifts on a table set up for us. We picked our hats & tea cups. /we were seated at 2 round tables next to each other. We were very disappointed when there was no selection of teas - the hot tea of the day was vanilla almond and the drink on the table was lemonade, tea, and ginger ale. The hot tea w... (more)

- Dianne 05/12/09

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I took my wife for a special mothers Day treat. What a wonderful experience. The service was excellant, the food was great and the tea was good. My wife loved the decore and the bright airness of the upstairs room. She loved the food and the tea, she went crazy over the gifts downstairs.

I would highly recommend and will be back again.

- John Buckley 05/07/09

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What a wonderful and fun experience we had in Laura's Tea Room as we celebrated my mothers birthday. The decor is absolutly beautiful and the quiche, tea sandwiches, scones and assorted desserts are all delectable! In this day and time it's hard to find good customer service, but the servers in Laura's Tea Room are exceptional!

We also enjoyed browsing around and looking at all the beautiful gifts in The Thomas Company Store.

Carol, we miss you here in Blythewood, but you have something very special going on in Ridgeway. Thank God it's just right up the street.

- Judy Frick 02/23/09

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I had a wedding shower at Laura's Tea Room and it was a wonderful experience! I would recommend it to anyone for a venue or simply to enjoy the wonderful tea! The gift shop downstairs is also worth the trip. Go and experience it for yourself!

- Amanda 02/18/09

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The Valentine's Tea was excellent the staff made everyone feel special, everyone received a rose, a special gift and a strawberry smoothie that was wonderful. I can not believe we have such a wonderful place to go and relax and of course shop.

- Barbara 02/14/09

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The staff at The Thomas Company and Laura's Tea Room was excellent. My first time makes me want to come back again, and this time with friends!

- Alison Rauch 02/12/09

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I seek out Tea Rooms in every state or country I visit. My family and I had lunch at Laura's on Wednesday and had a wonderful time and a wonderful Tea experience. The food, the ambiance and service was superb. Can't wait to go again.

- Joyce Outlaw 02/12/09

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I took my mother in law for an outing and this was way more than I expected. What a delightful experience for us both. The friendly atmostphere, delicious food, and shopping in a quaint atmosphere. Carol has something really special going on here.

- Dene DuPre 02/06/09

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A wonderful tea experience in a beautiful setting. The teas, both iced and hot, were exceptional, and looking over the careful restoration of the The Thomas Company store area made the afternoon one to be long remembered.

- W. Bright 01/20/09

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Laura's Tea Room

105 S. Palmer Street inside The Thomas Company Ridgeway, SC 803-337-8594 visit website

The Thomas Company Store is open Tuesday - Saturday 9:00-5:00. Tea is served in Laura's Tea Room Tuesday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Reservations are strongly recommended.

105 S. Palmer Street inside The Thomas Company
Ridgeway, SC
803-337-8594
visit website