Miss Minerva's Tea Room & Gift Shop

Simply lovely! Enjoyed the atmosphere, the delicious food, and the service was very attentive.
Will definitely return to this quaint spot in downtown Culpeper.

I have been bringing friends to Miss Minerva's since the days it was called 'Tea, Lace and Roses' for over 10 years now. My friends are always pleased with the wonderful tea variety (every color leaf tea imaginable)and knowledge that comes with each visit. My namesake, Julie, is my favorite person who takes the greatest care and time to answer questions and address any concerns (such as: alas, my favorite Hot Cinnamon Spice Tea is no longer being made---drat!). I always buy extra of the other loose leaf teas I enjoy so that I can continue to partake in the healthy benefits of drinking tea at home. It usually takes me over an hour to drive to Culpepper, but is well worth the time and seeing the historic downtown is an added benefit to the sojourn. I'm so glad you all have been able to w... (more)eather the economy and continue to operate such a lovely high tea experience! (Your lemon and raspberry coolers are the best!) By the way, husbands are known to like the experience, as well! For first time visitors, weekdays are the best time to really relax and experience this traditional tearoom.

I am visiting Fairfax County with family from Altamonte Springs, Fl took a nice scenic ride to Culpeper to this tearoom. What a delightful tea. The offerings were excellent. We had the Christmas Tea which was the best I ever tasted , my family had the Cinamon Plum which was smooth and delightful and my other family member had the Apricot Tea. Was served in elegant teapots and china. We choose the Full English Tea for our lunch offering. The scones were outstanding and the best Chicken Salad and Ham Salad we ever tasted. The Chutney on the Biscotti was a little too spicey for our tastebuds. The desert included these orange butterball cookies just melted in your mouth and the Almond Poundcake and Zuccini bread were so light and tastey. This tearoom is a must you will not be disappointed. Nex... (more)t time I am visiting Fairfax again we will return. My family member says this place she will return too with her daughters on special occassions. Well worth the trip. After lunch take a stroll down Davis St and browse the many boutiques and stores in the area, was such a delightful afternoon.

I have visited Miss Minerva's and the former Tea, Lace, and Roses, and always had a wonderful experience. When a large group of friends (15) visited several months ago, we were very disappointed. We were not offered any choice of tea, no tea bar. The ladies do not want a return visit, but I love visiting Culpeper and your lovely tea room.

My friend and I traveled from the Annapolis, MD area for a day of tea and antiquing. This tearoom was well worth the trip! Great location, lovely setting. The tea bar was offered at our table, and was definitely fun. Plus I discovered a new tea to love, Mayan Cacao (which was available to purchase). We ordered the full afternoon tea, which included a perfect blueberry scone, savories and sweets. We also added the soup of the day. All the food was delicious and nicely presented. Service was all that it could be. Needless to say, we were quite full by the last course so boxed most of the desserts to go. Funny story: Later we were ready for a snack between shopping and thoroughly enjoyed the remaining sweets from our tea. And discovered the absolute best was the little orange powde... (more)red sugar ball! It was so good we rushed back to Culpeper to see if we could buy some for the ride home. Sadly, the tearoom was closed by then. My advice is to definitely eat that treat first in case you are able to buy more to go!

This is a really fun place to go for lunch and a great experience! My girlfriends and I stopped in for a 'spot of tea' a couple of weeks ago and just had the best time. Thank you, Julie, you were just so helpful and really nice to talk with. We ordered the cream tea which included a scone and our own individual pot of tea. I chose the spring tea which was so flavorful. My friends had the coconut with almond and an apricot tea. Everthing was perfect, right down to the clotted cream. There is a lot of close detail and attention that is paid in this tearoom. Highly recommended for a an afternoon of laughs and fun. We will be back and for a full lunch next time! -Jody

My husband and I enjoy visiting tearooms so we always jump at the chance to try a new one. I had never been to Culpepper before either, so the whole day was new and exciting! We arrived to find Miss Minerva's Tea Room situated on the lovely main street in downtown.They were quite busy and I was afraid we would be turned away because we had not made a reservation. Fortunately, the young lady who greeted us was so friendly and took care of us immediately. We instantly felt comfortable. We enjoyed sniffing the teas and playing around in the dressing room. We ordered the Full English Tea which was very well presented. I thought it could have come with a little more food though being as it is the most expensive item. The food was tasty, especially the scones. Overall, this is a very nice tearoom. I will suggest it to my friends! Thank you!

This is a very nice tearoom. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend it to someone looking for a wonderful experience. The tea bar is a lot of fun and the food is delicious. Will return! -Leslie K.

My daughter and I visited this lovely tearoom this afternoon and were not disappointed. The food was yummy and the tea infused perfectly. Julie, the server, is personable and knowledgeable. Pat, the owner, is warm and welcoming. Will definitely enjoy this tearoom again.

Miss Minerva's is a darling little place in Culpeper (also a darling little town). The teas are amazing and the food is also very good, but is overshadowed by the fabulous tea. I went there with a friend and we had a lovely time. We'll definitely go back.

We absolutely love this tea room, and we go at least once per year to celebrate a special occasion. We went for Mother's Day this year and were not disappointed. Lovely people, wonderful 'Spring' tea and fantastic finger foods!

This is my favorite tea shop. They have a huge and wonderful selection of tea. The staff is extremely attentive and friendly.

If you love tea you have to experience Miss Minerva's. The tea selection is incredible. The food is outstanding. The presentation is beautiful. The service is friendly, attentive and exceptional! This is our favorite tea shop anywhere in the US! The new location is fantastic.

Wonderful selection of loose tea! Choosing the tea is half the fun as there are nearly 50. I chose a classic English Breakfast which was brewed excellently and tasted just as it should. My friend picked a more fruity tea in the 'Raspberry' blend. Our lunch was delicious and our tea server was so friendly and really made the experience so much more enjoyable. There is a very sweet gift shop as well. Lovely afternoon, hope to return.

Thanks so much for the lovely 'Royal Wedding Tea' last evening. What a great idea! My friends and I really enjoyed it.
The food was delicious as always and the Almond Pound Cake was yummy!

This tea room is lovely and the service very warm and friendly. We ordered the Full English Tea - the scones were light and flaky and English Breakfast tea was delicate and full of flavor.
I'm looking forward to a future visit soon for a 'Girlfriends Tea Party.'

This tea room has excellent food and excellent service! The ambience is a delightul mix of the coziness of a British tea room and the beauty of an upscale dining room. Being brought up by a British mum, I am pretty picky about tea rooms and this one met all of my expectations. Although it is over an hour drive from my home, we will be back for another tea soon!

This is a really fun place to go! Excellent service, great and delicious treats, just an overall wonderful and charming atmosphere! The cheeky peach tea is so tasty that I had to purchase some loose to take with me. I highly recommend this tearoom for anyone who enjoys a lovely afternoon of tea!

As a member of the Arlington 55+ Group, we thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of our tea experience at Miss Minerva's.

I could not disagree more with the review posted below!This tearoom is so much fun and the sandwiches, desserts and of course the scones are just delicious!My husband and I were able to speak with Pat and tell her and Julie what a wonderful shop they have.We live about 45 miles away and it was just absolutely worth every minute of our drive.We had the Afternoon Tea which was beautifully presented and so tasty.Our tea was perfectly brewed and Julie took the time to talk 'tea' with us and answer all of our questions.Culpeper is all the better because of Miss Minerva's!I love the new name also, so much personality! Thanks for a wonderful experience/We will return!

Tea we selected was excellent, but the tea service was terrible. It was not like any tea service I had before. The chicken salad was made from canned chicken, there was melba toast with salsa, the cucumber sandwich was smeared with cream cheese. The food had awful presentation -- not what you would expect from a tea room. Plus, the price they charged was too much for what you received. Won't go back or recommend them.

We had the lite tea. It was a wonderful experience for the senses. Loved the 'tea sniffer' Chicken salad was to die! Lovely scone. Service was super friendly and welcoming.The atmosphere is charming. Only thing I would change would be the chutney, which tasted commercial. Otherwise, wonderful!

This tearoom is beautiful, elegant and made for making memories-I visited from the Charlottesville area a few weekends ago and myself and my friends so enjoyed ourselves. I hope to bring more of my friends here in the near future. Our tea and luncheon were delicious and the service is outstanding. We spent a lot of time looking at all of the adorable items for sale as well as having our picture taken with Miss Minerva herself! I'm looking forward to returning. This tearoom is a wonderful addition to downtown Culpeper!

I booked a private function for my friend's birthday party. The guests were so thrilled to be invited to tea that we needed 2 servings. Pat and her staff were extremely flexbible and helpful in accomodating everyone who to wanted to come. I showed up early to decorate and they were very warm and helpful.

The menu: chicken salad on croissant, roast pork with tomato pesto spread on a biscuit, cucumber with herb spread, date filled with goat cheese, mushroom filled with artichoke and parmesan, sweet and sour meatballs, cherry scones with clotted cream (the best thing ever!) and jam, and almond pound cake. In a word, delicious. The quality and quantity of food was impressive. We ate buffet style and Pat kept the buffet table filled. No one went hungry! A couple of kids in our g... (more)roup had the 'wee tea'. I had the fortune to sit across from one of these little ones and watched her eyes light up with it was served to her. She loved it.

We had pots of tea on each table. I know nothing of tea, so the fabulous staff picked it out for us - a blue eyes tisane tea and a peach rooibos tea. Both naturally decaffinated and delicious. One of our guests prefers black teas and when I let the staff know, she was brought her own pot, which she loved. Service was impeccible.

As for the tea pots, I absolutely fell in love with them. There were tea pots and other very attractive knick knacks for sale at great prices. The room at the back had hats and beads and everyone loved dressing up.

All in all, it was an exceptional time, at a great price, in a fabulous location.

Miss Minerva's truly is the #1 tea room in Virginia. And I see why - it's the best! I can't wait to come back.

This is such a beautiful shop and tearoom! I'm so glad we found you. I came with my daughter and husband and we all had such a good time. Delicious food and perfectly brewed tea make this shop such a little gem! We had a wonderful time talking with Julie and can't wait to visit again! The scones were out of this world and I could go on and on about them and the rest of our lunch. Thanks for a great experience!