Mrs. Hardesty's Tea Room
212 S. Main St
Harrisonburg, VA
540-432-8942
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of 57in VA
Hours
Monday through Saturday 9:00 to 5:00. Lunch 11-2 (reservations suggested)
Overview
Mrs Hardesty's Tea Room is located in the historic Hardesty-Higgins House (circa 1851)--also a regional tourism center. We are across the street from the VA Quilt Musuem and within walking distance of James Madison University. Lunch is served from 11-2 Monday through Saturday. Outside seating is available during the warmer months. We do recommend reservations for lunch. Formal afternoon tea is offered from 3-5 each afternoon--resesrvations are required 24 hours in advance as we hand-craft scones,savories and sweets. There are more than 62 loose-leaf teas available. Our scones are baked fresh each morning. Member of Southern Association of Tea Businesses
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Food: At a young age I would engage in tea parties with my Mom. My Mom is a coinsurer of tea. Many peoples’ parents start their day with cups of coffee, but my Mom has always started her day and ended her night with a cup of tea. Now that I am older I have inherited my mother’s love for tea and everything that goes along with it. Recently my Mom and Dad came to visit me at school and I made plans to surprise my Mom and take her for lunch and tea at Mrs. Hardesty’s Tea Room. I had made reservations ahead of time; reservations are not required but are recommended. The three of us came in and were seated at a quaint table with lace doilies and fresh cut flowers in the middle of the table. The menu had lunch sandwiches and salad options. The tea list featured 30 teas and the server is knowledg... (more) |
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- Lauren 11/05/09 |
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Food: I must admit that when I discovered we would be having lunch at a tea room while visiting relatives in Harrisonburg, I wasn't too thrilled . . . my impression of tea rooms has always been one of 'high society' ~ not my 'cup of tea.' WHAT A DELIGHTFUL AFTERNOON AND EXPERIENCE WE HAD AT MRS. HARDESTY'S TEA ROOM, however! Such a quaint and lovely place to enjoy friendship as well as 'deliciousness!' Everyone was so warm and friendly and though there was much tradition, things were laid back just enough that there was nothing intimidating at all. It was quite obvious that all the customers were enjoying themselves thoroughly. I hated when the time came for us to leave! All I thought about on my two-hour drive home, was what I'll call my own tea room, should I ever have the opportunity to open one in my own city. THANK YOU, Margaret Shifflett, for allowing your dreams to come true! |
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- Jane Moore 09/09/09 |
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Food: I have been to Mrs. Hardesty's Tea Room in Harrisonburg on two visits. First, with my beloved hubby..yes, he took me and treated me to teatime. Of course, that was a great treat to me as he proposed to me in a Tearoom in Texas...he knows this is my heart's delight. My 2nd visit was fantastic also. I was taken on my 48th Bday..the day at Mrs. Hardesty's was SPRING BONNET TEA. My Supervisor and co-worker took me to tea...and it was wonderful. The food was great, the teacups beautiful and we were so full..we could not even finish everything. What a fantastic day...for my Birthday!! Bravo...it is a small Tearoom..with glorious lace covering the windows and gorgeous tea decor and lots of tea for sale and wonderful tea books and such. A MUST ...wear your hats and gloves, ladies..and Enjoy Your Teatime...take your men too...they will be pleased!!! |
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- LadyRoxanne 06/30/09 |
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