Sweet Shalom Tearoom
8216 Erie Street
Sylvania, OH
419-297 9919
in OH
Open Fridays and Saturdays for formal afternoon teas with seatings at 10:30 and 2:00 each day by reservation only
Open Sundays for special events and large parties with one seating at 1:00 AM by reservation only
At Sweet Shalom our celebration of afternoon tea is a delightful mix of European and American customs. For fine teas and comestibles, we invite you to join us in our cozy parlours where on Fridays and Saturdays each month there is a new journey into the world of tea, literature, history and culture. As our guests relax and chat our friendly costumed servers present each artfully garnished course on silver trays and antique china. Our homemade dishes are accompanied by freshly brewed premium loose leaf teas. A special program or entertainment in included at each seating.
The tea room began as a dream of long time friends Sara Velasquez and Chris Kruse. Years of raising a family and pursuing busy careers gave both women a need for times of peace and restoration in the midst of a hurried life style. They found their need met when they took the time to enjoy quiet moments over tea. Eventually, they became such tea enthusiasts that the idea of sharing the tea experience with others became a passion. Their hope was to minister to the community, through tea, in this historic treasure of a home. Soon their family members joined in the journey and became partners in the tea business. The main proprietors are now Sara Velasques, Chris Kruse and Ethan Kruse.
They believe afternoon teas reflect a serene and gracious tradition and that taking tea is a comforting ritual, an occasion of good cheer, and a time of sharing special delights. At Sweet Shalom, with a cup of fragrant tea and delectable sweets and savories, made by those who care, you are secure and safe from the hurried pace of the world.
The name “Sweet Shalom Tea Room” was inspired by the biblical word “shalom”. The definition includes peace, harmony, completeness, wholeness, wellness and perfection. We invite you then, to tea, with its promise of hours of good conversation, quiet contentment and shalom.
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Food: Ohio - you are in for a treat with this lovely tearoom...this is a 'tearoom' not a restaurant...and if that's what you're looking for, go no farther! The food is made to perfection, artfully displayed and the tea is delicious and hot. We found this 'gem' on our vacation this last Spring...wishing it was not 12 hours from home...just lovely...Thanks Chris and Sarah for making our day beautiful!! |
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- Donna 01/25/12 |
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Since we discovered Sweet Shalom last year, we haven't missed one month's themed teas yet and we come from Cleveland! My husabnd and I are avid tea drinkers and we have had afternoon tea across the states, but Sweet Shalom is a true treasure! Everything is always PERFECT! It has turned out to be our favorite tearoom. Chris, Sara and the staff are so cordial, helpful and friendly, they make your teatime expericne very special. Some of the memebrs of our tea group are even now, traveling monthly to savor the sweetness of Sweet Shalom. |
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- Judi Slack 10/21/11 |
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Food: Sweet Shalom offers a true Victorian Tea experience. The food is homemade and very plentiful. Harney and Sons tea is properly brewed and served in bottomless pots. The monthly themes transport the guests to different places and times, from Jane Austen's day in England to the Islands of Hawaii. Each month I learn somthing new and enjoy delicious food and tea. Chris and Sara are very friendly, along with all of their staff and will make you feel right at home. |
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- Teresa 08/25/11 |
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Food: This is the best and our favorite tea to go to. The food is always outstanding and service is great. The ambiance is very charming. I enjoy sharing it with different friends..........a real treat for all. I wish you much success in what you do so well! |
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- Nancy Weidner 08/11/11 |
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Food: My husband and I enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea today at Sweet Shalom. The food was outstanding, the tea equally wonderful. We had a very wonderful time, everything was perfect. Chris, Sara and staff were so gracious and kind...and even surprised us at the end with the cutest 2 tiered cake to take home and celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary...Thank you!! So over and above our every expectation. Wish we lived closer to attend a different tea each month! |
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- Donna Hardin 06/19/11 |
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Food: Sweet Shalom is one of the best tea rooms that I have been to. The menu of teas and food is fantastic. The service is excellent, and it is traditional high tea. They have discussions in the middle of the service, sometimes about proper tea preparation and other times about a specific theme that they are celebrating. It is a great environment and unlike most high teas, they serve enough food that you could get full without drinking a single sip of tea. You can try as many teas as you are able to drink and they are constantly refilling the pots. I highly recommend this tea room. |
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- D.P. 05/15/11 |
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Food: After dining at over 15 tea rooms across the country, Sweet Shalom is by far my favorite tea room experience. It truly is an experience, beyond good tea and amazing food. My mother and I make it the place to take friends for special occasions. Even my husband and brother in law enjoy it... food enough for the men! |
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- J.P. 05/08/11 |