Pinkadilly Tea
303 Fauquier St
Fredericksburg, VA
540-361-1235
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Hours
Tue - Sat: 11:00am to 4:00pm
Tue - Sat: 11:00am to 4:00pm
Reservations Highly Recommended
Sunday by reservation for groups of 20 or more -- Princess Anne or Queen Elizabeth High Tea Service only
Overview
Pinkadilly Tea is located in the historic district of downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia in what was once The Smythe's Cottage. Steeped in history and loaded with charm, The Smythe's Cottage is a perfect setting for a tearoom. Built in the early to mid-Nineteenth Century the cottage is quaint, cozy and filled with ambience.
Pinkadilly Tea is located in the historic district of downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia in what was once The Smythe's Cottage. Steeped in history and loaded with charm, The Smythe's Cottage is a perfect setting for a tearoom. Built in the early to mid-Nineteenth Century the cottage is quaint, cozy and filled with ambience.
We offer Afternoon 'High' Tea Services by reservation, as well as a limited lunch menu consisting of salads, sandwiches, quiche and soup. All dishes are homemade, prepared on the premises and with only the freshest, finest ingredients.
We hope you will come see us soon here at Pinkadilly Tea where everyday our special 'tea' is you.


Reviews
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Variety: This beautifully charming tea room lived up to my imagination and more! The service was impeccable and staff were extremely friendly. And although the tea was delicious (and the selection a plenty), it was the FOOD that had me, as well as my 4 guests, brimming with compliments. I started off with a tomato, mozzarella, and fontina quiche and vegetable beef soup which was oh my, heavenly and tons incredible!.. followed by blueberry/lemon and vanilla scones (that were a HUGE hit), mini sandwiches (the cucumber ones could have caused a [lady-like] fist fight), and a eclectic array of desserts! My favorite was the cinnamon-y cake, with cream cheese frosting, topped with a glazed pecan - the moistest piece of anything I have ever popped in my mouth. We were also treated with mini pumpkin and bread pudding desserts, that brought out the 'YUMMMS!' The quaint ambiance was the perfect setting for a girls brunch. Pinkadilly Tea is 'the bomb!' Taste for yourself!!! :) |
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- Lindsay Brenner 11/14/09 |
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Variety: This is the best little Tea House around! You have to try it. The food is wonderful and the tea services are never the same. Pinkadilly changes the menu on the tea service all the time. I don't think I ever recieved the same items twice. Service is wonderful! I love the Wild Blackberry Tea. The atmosphere is very pretty and the assortment of charming hats are wonderful to make your tea more enjoyable. Great Place to take a mother, sister, or friend for their birthday or just a special lunch! |
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- Leslie 11/10/09 |
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Variety: I love the quality of the food and teas available. The atmosphere is charming. I am bringing my friend from Windsor, Enland today for proper afternoon tea! |
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- Rachel Clem 10/30/09 |
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Variety: I have been here several times and everytime is a new experience. I love the formal afternoon tea tradition and this is one of the best! |
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- Kathi Bezeredi 10/07/09 |
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Variety: 9/19/09 I went today and had a fantastic time! All the people were nice to me and just everything was great!!! |
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- Kierian LeBlanc 09/19/09 |
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Variety: Four women. Three birtdays to celebrate. The proprietor colluded with me for many weeks prior to our outing, and with that help, I was able to pull off a true surprise. The birthday girls were charmed, despite the hour long drive, and the 'are we there yet' questions. They had no idea where I was taking them but once there, they were instantly charmed by the picket style fence, the waitstaff, the proprietor, the fanciful hats, and the inspirational story told by the owner. Whimsical? Not if that means caprice, chance or whim. Yes, if it means evocataive of fun and nostalgia. Nothing during our stay was by chance...even the tea, which was perfectly brewed, was kept at a respectable temperature, thanks to a fine tea cozy. Each course was delivered with immpeccable timing and there was n... (more) |
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- A. Roman 09/18/09 |
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Variety: This is a lovely setting for a cheerful and delicious experience! Highly recommended. |
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- BK 09/16/09 09/16/09 |
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Variety: I'm one of those girlfriends who meet for tea regularly. I'd drive the hour to go to Pinkadilly Tea rather than the Ritz Carlton. The food is delicious (we just had the chicken salad and bread pudding - wonderful). The tea is excellent and presented with pink flowered cloth jackets(?) avoiding the need for continual heating and the resulting bitterness. I love the music (classical). The price is typically much below that of N.VA tea establishments. I hope it remains so! |
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- ME 09/02/09 |
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Variety: Acouple of girlfriends and I have a tradition of celebrating our birthdays over high tea. We've been to the Ritz and various tea places, but we discovered Pinkadilly Tea last year and have been going here ever since! We come from different parts of the state too. The setting is exactly what a tea shoppe should be: old fashioned with lace curtains and lots of attention to detail and quality and CLEAN! The three-tiered server is piled with delicious homemade treats that are all rich and filling. We enjoy the service and even wearing the fun hats. A real joy! |
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- Caz Wesley 09/01/09 |
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Variety: I just had tea, this afternoon, with some lady friends. This was, hands down, the best tea room experiance that I've ever had. The tea room reminds me of a doll house. There were beautiful antique hats, that we could wear, while sipping our tea and enjoying homemade scones with lemon curd. The staff was attentive and polite. I was able to meet the owner of the tea room and was so impressed at her friendly and down to earth personality. I can hardly wait to go again. This is something you just don't want to miss. |
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- Pennie Rose 08/25/09 |
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Variety: On the hot afternoon of August 19th It was very plain to see why this little location was full of hussle and bussle. Being grateful havindg made a reservation, a lady friend and co-worker joined me for 'Aftrnoon Tea.' They were so very busy, but with no delay in service, which must have been a feat in itself with only two servers, my lady friend and I enjoyed the wonderful tea service they aptly called 'The Queen Elizabeth.' Sitting with lovely views both into a courtyard in front just beyond two lovely french-doors as well as to my left, she and I began our Tea with the most delicious and mouth watering squash-ricotta-mozzerella quiche accompanied by an equally tasty cup of crab soup. Then the 'grande finale'. A large, silver, three-tierd tray was grandly bedecked in many more sweet... (more) |
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- Mr. D 08/20/09 |
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Variety: This is a lovely tearoom and the food is delicious. The service is always top notch, without being suffocating. I have been to this tearoom many times. The decor is very pretty and always puts me in a good mood. It is well worth a drive even if you don't live nearby. I happen to live a short drive away, but could easily see myself making a trip to return here even if I didn't. Be sure to try the crab soup and the raspberry cake is also wonderful, but then again everything that i've ever had here has been very, very good. They really deserve their top rating ! |
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- Linda 08/20/09 |
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Variety: Judging from what I've seen of the tearoom from the outside and their website, I thought it would be charming and very Victorian rose. The atmosphere met my expectations with lots of pink and lace. I had English Breakfast tea which was brewed in the kitchen so I couldn't brew it to my preference. I was disappointed in the lack of tea varieties compared to another tearoom downtown, but the tea that I had was good. I decided on the 'Lady Caroline' tea service which included the tea, a cup of soup or side salad, choice of quiche, and two scones. I had the sausage and mushroom quiche; a side salad made up of spinach, onions, cucumbers and tomatoes with ranch dressing; and butter pecan scones. The meal was delicious, although the scones were a bit too sweet for me. The service was fair. The wai... (more) |
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- Lauren H. 08/19/09 |
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Variety: PHENOMENAL ALL AROUND! Not only is the staff pleasnt, the atmosphere quaint and the tea yummy- the food is to die for! My mother and I consider it our favorite RESTAURANT at that... We come for lunch and not just tea on many occasion. Hands down the best scones (def. get the vanilla creme) I have ever had in my entire life (and I've had high tea at the empress hotel)! A definite must stop if you are in the area or live anywhere in Virginia!!!!!! |
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- Megan 08/13/09 |
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Variety: Driving up to the teahouse, we could tell it was going to be a fabulous experience! The building, flowers, and decorations were charming and made for a peaceful and happy atmosphere. We loved the opportunity to shop and purchase tea accouterments. It was also such a pleasure to have a place that was so accommodating to children, as we brought our 15-month old daughter along with us. What a pleasant surprise! Not only was the tea service so delicious and beautiful, the personal service of Crystal was what made the experience top-notch! We loved the choice of teas and the extra choice of foods in the offerings of quiche and soup as well. It is located a short distance from the main strip of shopping and made for a lovely day of food and antiquing. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! |
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- Jenn Milligan 07/25/09 |
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Variety: A group of past and present Henrico County school teachers made a trek from Richmond to Fredericksburg on a hot July day. We were a little interested in the history of the city, but went mainly to enjoy the atmosphere,whimsy,and pinkness of the Pinkadilly Tea Room. Lovely Londonderry tea, chicken salad, western quiche,French onion soup, were among the menu items that pleased our diverse palates. We drooled a bit as another table was served a yummy-looking slice of blackberry cake (with cream-cheese frosting!) and homemade scones. Our lunch was filling enough to make us sadly decline the dessert offerings.Service was excellent; we were made to feel as welcome as family. Another Girls'-Day-Out will definitely lead us back to the adorable Pinkadilly! |
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- Betty 07/24/09 |
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Variety: As part of a birthday gift, my girlfriend made reservations for the Queen Elizabeth Tea. Having been here before, it was something I looked forward to doing again. Everything was just wonderful, from the food that was presented very beautifully to the excellent service. Pinkadilly Teahouse is a place where you are pampered and made to feel like royalty. I can't wait to return for another relaxing 'tea time'. |
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- Vickie 07/19/09 |
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Variety: I invited my friend Vee to have tea for her Birthday Celebration July 17, 2009. This was our second time visiting Pinkadilly Tea. The Queen Elizabeth Tea was beautifully presented. I especially liked the scones and crab soup, the best scones and crab soup I've ever eaten. The food and tea was very delicious. Pinkadilly Tea is a beautiful tea room and the attention to detail is 'spot on.' Also, the service is excellent and the servers are very friendly and cordial. Vee and I had a'Tea-light-ful-time'. We will visit Pinkadilly Tea again soon. Regards, Shirley Rose |
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- Shirley 07/19/09 |
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Variety: This was my first visit to Pinkadilly. My friend from PA came to visit me and we wanted to try it. Well, we LOVED it!! Not only is the atmosphere beautiful and relaxing, but the service was great and the food was just out of this world! We had one of the high teas and the variety was excellent, along with the taste! The cream of crab soup alone is to die for, and the broccoli/cheddar quiche was also superb! The nice variety of the sandwiches, along with the desserts, was wonderful and so tasty! My friend is coming back to visit me over the Labor Day holiday and we can't wait to return to Pinkadilly!! |
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- Robin 07/04/09 |
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Variety: I had the pleasure of visiting pinkadilly tea room not only was it the BEST tearoom I have been to (and trust me I have been to a lot)the atmosphere was relaxing, the two servers Crystal and Brittney were so attentive and knowledgable and I had the pleasure to meet the woman behind it all Kaye and she was just divine. The food was delicious and way above my expectation! I have read all the wonderful reviews and wanted to address the lady that wrote about the 'hard of hearing ladies' VERY RUDE and its a tearoom not a library. Pinkadilly is better of without them and discrimanation of people who cannot hear should no be tolerated. So on that note I highly recommend this tearoom who wants to relax, have great food, and a wonderful expierence that they will never forget. And the tea services are to die for!!!! |
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- C.Turner 06/29/09 |
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Variety: Second time to Pinkadilly; salad is what I refer to as 'mixed field weeds or dandilions' - sorry, don't like that kind of salad. Squash quiche and chicken salad were excellent. Lady Londonberry team was delicious. Server was not friendly and seemed very rushed. Would have appreciated a warmer welcome and a smile from the waitress. |
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- Wind 06/25/09 |
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Variety: I am visiting from Connecticut and went to the Pinakilly Teahouse today. The food and tea were delicious. Crystal was our server and she was Great!!! Very attentive to our needs without being intrusive. I really loved trying on the beautiful hats and my friends had a good laugh when I kept one on during tea. |
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- Judy 06/18/09 |
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Variety: I was one of those lucky eleven who attended tea. I agree with my fellow Tea Party Sister that this is one of the most delightfull tea rooms I've every been to and am looking forward to coming again. |
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- OneTeaPartySisters 05/15/09 |
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Variety: A group of 11 of us went to the Pinkadilly Tea for Mother's Day. The atmosphere was charming from the lace tableclothes to the floral china. We were all invited to pick out a lovely Victorian hat to wear which added to our experience. The food was delicious and the Bread Pudding was the best I've ever had. I highly recommend this tearoom. We are already talking about another visit. |
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- TeaPartySisters 05/13/09 |
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Variety: Had Mother's Day tea here and it was delicious. The service was excellent, the hostesses are friendly. I love how it is decorated and the hats were fun to wear. We will be back soon!decorations. |
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- Love Pinkadilly 05/10/09 |
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Variety: I have been going to Pinkadilly Tea since it has opened. I've known the owner for 20 yrs. and she has put her heart into this business & it shows. Back in January, her children, sisters, family, friends and regular customers gathered for a surprise party in Kay's honor in celebrating her 1 year anniversary. It was a pleasure to be a part of the celebration & was a true testiment to her dedication and hard work. My friends and family drive over 1 hour to have lunch and tea, almost once a month. It has always been well worth the drive. We always look forward to the next visit. Food & atmosphere is out of this world. I hope your experience is a pleasant! |
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- Tammy Robinson 05/05/09 |
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Variety: A lovely afternoon with friends, with delicious food, beautifully prepared, superb music, interesting gift shop, at a a very reasonable price. I vote to drive the hour from DC to enjoy this tearoom. |
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- marilyn 04/23/09 |
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Variety: I can't remember enjoying any afternoon as much as we recently enjoyed our visit to the Pinkadilly Teahouse. My husband and I met some friends and family members during the lunch hour last Saturday at the Pinkadilly Teahouse. It was like walking into a 'dollhouse' (as my friend described it). We were treated like special guests as soon as we arrived. There are special treasures and many of the the owner's collections artfully displayed throughout the historic building. Not only was the decor just charming, but the food was 'off the charts'. I had the fresh homemade tomato soup and quiche. When I go back, I want the same things! My husband had the crab soup and club sandwich, which he thoroughly enjoyed. There were so many choices of teas. I chose the blackberry- and I was not dis... (more) |
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- Eva 04/20/09 |
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Variety: Today I made my first visit to Pinkadilly with a small family group. The decor was lovely and inviting. The staff was terrific. The food was as good as I've had anywhere. I had blackberry tea, 1/2 chicken salad and a 1/2 rueben sandwich which was totally wonderful. But, I ordered the she crab soup which was absolutely to die for. While there I bought a gift for my sister and was shocked at the low price for a beautiful teapot nite-lite. I would highly recommend this teahouse to anyone who wanted a nice meal in a wonderful historical place. Again, the decorations were simply stunning, the food was amazing and the staff & the service was superb. It is worth the trip no matter where you're coming from. But, make sure you make reservations. It would be a shame to get there and not be able to get in. We're planning our next trip now! |
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- Donna Cox 04/18/09 |
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Variety: I recently visited this delightful teahouse with a group of ladies from Northern Virginia. The decor is lovely, the owners and staff are very friendly and the food was outstanding. Shopping was a sheer pleasure also! Had a terrific time. |
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- Ann McLane 04/17/09 |
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Variety: I have been to this tea room several times, and it seems like the food gets better and better with every visit! All of the food is homemade and tastes amazing. You can't go wrong with the bread pudding... simply delicious! There is a great selection of teas, and a cute little retail shop nestled inside. Summertime is coming, and if you're planning a trip to fredericksburg, I highly recommend you stop by this charming tea room. You won't be disappointed! |
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- Jessica 04/13/09 |
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Variety: Just had my third visit to Pinkadilly and it continues to be my favorite tea room. The food is the best, everything made fresh on the premises, presentation is delightful and service top notch. Can't say enough about it....except make sure you call for reservations...this place is very popular! |
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- Karla 03/27/09 |
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Variety: A wonderful tea room. My friend and I had the Queen Elizabeth High Tea and the quiche and soup was to die for. And then came the 3-tier tray with the very best food I have ever eaten at a tea. I actually had to take food home. This place is the BEST! |
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- Helen 03/18/09 |
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Variety: I want to pick this lovely tea room up and move it to Texas so I can enjoy it more often! My daughter and I went on Valentine's Day (many thanks to Kaye for working us in) and had a wonderful time. This was our second visit and we had as much fun this time as the first. We had the Lady Caroline with a cup of Kaye's crab soup - excellent! As with the first time, we couldn't finish and took our scones home. They went well with coffee on Sunday. I look forward to visiting Pinkadilly again next time I'm in Virginia. |
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- Susan 03/12/09 |
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Variety: I booked my daughter's 6th Bithday party here. I was a little cautious, at first. Worried that the crowd might be too grown up, but the owner seemed to have a lovely party and lunch planned out, I could not resist. I was very happy that we chose Pinkadilly. Our table was in a corner which helped keep us futher away from guests, whom might want a quiet place, which is great! Most of the guests were very nice as we walked to the table commenting on all the girls' pretty dresses. I will say there was one table which seemed to frown as we made our way back to through the room, but be that as it may, it did not impact our experience. Our party was presented with teapots filled with pink lemonade. The girls spent the fist few minutes sipping and stiring their 'tea'. Soon came the food, t... (more) |
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- Cameron 03/09/09 |
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Variety: It was well worth the 1+ hour drive from Northern VA to experience afternoon tea at The Pinkadilly Tea Room. This place has it all...regal ambiance, good service, excellent selection of teas and food. I highly recommend visiting this tea room...you'll want to come back for more! |
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- AJ 02/23/09 |
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Variety: The best tea house I've been to. They have a great selection of food and tea. The service was excellent and the atmosphere couldn't be more perfect. It is decorated in Victorian Style with beautiful eclectic teacups. Both food and tea were excellent. Pricing is very affordable too. You get a lot for your money. |
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- Vivian Duckett 02/17/09 |
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Variety: Thank you to the Pinkadilly for donating a $20 Gift Certificate to the Girl Scouts Battlefield Service Unit Mother/Daughter Tea Event. We appreciate your assistance with our give aways. Troop 208 Junior's Group |
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- Melissa 02/12/09 |
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Variety: This tea room is a must for tea room lovers!! I took my mom & best friend on 1/31/09 and we had a wonderful time. We have been to MANY tea rooms and this is definitely one of the BEST we've been to. One of my 'pet peeves' is tea not being served hot enough and not STAYING hot. Not the case here at this tea room! Due to beautiful tea cozies wrapped around each pot of tea, not only was the first cup piping hot, but the last cup (probably an hour later) was also piping hot. The food was superb also. We will DEFINTELY be back!! Thanks for a memorable Sat. outing! |
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- Lori 02/04/09 |
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Variety: I really enjoyed my first visit to the Pinkadilly Tea. It's in a lovely historical home. It's a very girly place to go with friends. I truly enjoyed my experience there. The food was wonderful, they have a fantastic chicken salad crossiant. I had a great time. |
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- Sheri 02/02/09 |
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Variety: I attended a tea today with 22 ladies from church. Everything and everyone was excellent. Best tea, best food,best in atmosphere, and best service. What a great experience. Thanks!!!!! |
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- Joy Hanback 01/31/09 |
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Variety: Today--a Saturday--was my second visit to the Pinkadilly Tea Room at Smythe's Cottage. It's harder and harder to miss our old Smythe's Cottage lunch hideaway once you've visited Pinkadilly! I had lunch with a friend--her treat--to introduce me to the 'new' place back in December. I loved it SO much that I just couldn't hardly wait for an opportunity to bring some young friends for an 'all-girls' tea party. Today presented that opportunity, as I brought a young friend I hadn't seen for many years and her two precious daughters and their little friend for our tea party. Oh, what fun we had picking out our hats and taking pictures. Then, Laura and I savored the chicken salad and daily quiche while the younger misses Jillian, Kate and Hillary had the Little Miss assortment of tea sandwic... (more) |
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- Pam Jewett-Bullock 01/31/09 |
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Variety: I visted Pinkadilly today for the second time, and just like the first time, it was spectacular! On my first visit I took my daughter for a special treat, and today we attended a birthday party. On my first visit I had the Queen Elizabeth, and it was spectacular. Today I tried the chicken salad sandwich- yum! It was hands-down the best chicken salad I've ever tasted. My girlfriend and I also had the bread pudding for dessert- absolutely decadent. As on my first visit, I was very impressed at how well the tea was brewed. I've been to other tea houses and the tea has obviously not been prepared properly, but this won't happen at Pinkadilly! Our girls had a blast trying on the hats, our server was wonderful, and the atmosphere was charming. I cannot wait to return. |
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- Lyn Rae 01/24/09 |
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Variety: My Aunt Laura celebrated her 85th birthday with about 20 friends and family in January.We all gathered at the Pinkadilly and everything was wonderful! The food was great! We had a fun time trying on the hats. I love the pink decor. I can't wait to take my daughters and granddaughters there. |
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- Cindy Krass 01/18/09 |
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Variety: My dear friend Denise Christopher and I frequent the Tea room as often as we can. We adore the atmosphere and the food is scrumtous! In fact, we think the food there is the best in the area! The tea room experience is not like any other experience we have ever had. Denise and I used to love to go to the Ritz at Pentagon City for tea or the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, and we discovered Pinkadilly! We love the pink walls, white lace tablecloths, the ladylike atmosphere, floral teapots and tea cozies, the hats to try on, the giftshop (some of my best gifts have come from there!)and everythig about it! We LOVE Kay the proprietor,her daughter Jessica and Gil her son. Brenda is also a good friend of ours. We always ask where she is on her day off. I recently had 5 guests... (more) |
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- Sandra Holland 01/15/09 |
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Variety: I recently visited pinkadily Tea with my mother and daughter. We didn't have to listen to 'old ladies scream at each other' but guests did have to maneuver through a childrens birthday party to and from the dining room. And at times the noise level made us feel we were in a McDonalds play room. Although it is also a wonderful place for young children to enjoy, if you're looking for a pleasant afternoon with light music and conversation, I suggest you ask if any childrens parties will be taking place when you make your reservation. Other than that, the food and service was excellent as usual and we will return. |
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- Susan 12/28/08 |
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Variety: My wife and I had a very enjoyable lunch at Pinkadilly Tea. The pink decor is not my color. But the Reuben sandwich with a small bowl of a special Tomato Soup and Strawberry Shortcake Tea was delightful. My wife enjoyed the All White Meat Chicken Salad Sandwich with a small bowl of the special Tomato Soup and Strawberry Shortcake Tea. We both enjoyed the wonderful Raspberry cake/pie with cream cheese for desert. The pink docor is still not my color, But the food,tea and service was outstanding and rates FIVE STARS. ***** MR.DRAKE |
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- MR.DRAKE 12/27/08 |
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Variety: I recently spent a lovely afternoon at the Pinkadilly! After a stressful day it was nice to have a relaxing place to unwind! The Pumpkin Tea was delicious! |
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- Deena Johnson 12/08/08 |
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Variety: This is by far my best tearoom experience! I enjoyed the Queen Elizabeth Tea and was delighted with the lovely presentation, taste, and selection. The hostesses were helpful, wise, and polite. You cheerfully accomodated our large party of 13 including our daughters (ages 3-11). I can't wait to come back to be pampered and refreshed at your beautiful tearoom! Thank you! |
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- Megan 12/02/08 |
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Variety: Fantastic! And LOVE LOVE LOVE the hats! Scones...yummiest ever. Cream Earl Grey tea so delicious that I bought a tin to enjoy at home --- to relive the experience. To the Proprietess, 'Thank you for making our visit such a wonderful experience'. We WILL be back. |
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- Rose Marie F. 11/23/08 |





