The Potted Geranium

I am from Augusta, Ga and had lunch and tea here on Sat. My mom had the potted geramium tea excellent and she had the scone and quiche and was great. I had apricot tea it was really good. I had the lady Catherine was delicious. The house and the grounds are heavenly. I will recommend the potted geramuim to my friends.

Two friends and I enjoyed a wonderful meal at The Potted Geranium on Wednesday. It was a perfect lunch,what more could anyone want. Tasty food,tastfully served, I might add. And in an atmosphere of genteel graciousness. Every detail was perfect. Then we were escorted throughout the beautiful house, which was a bonus we didn't expect. It was evident that every detail had been carefully planned.
The gardens were given as much attention as the house. It was an afternoon to remember.

My review is solely based on the Duchess of Bedford afternoon tea. My mother had the chicken salad (The Magnolia) and liked her meal, but I felt the afternoon tea was overpriced for what you are served and the tea sandwiches were not good. I have a tea business near Athens and have been to several tea parlors and had tea in England, so I know what afternoon tea is and what it costs. The good: the scones were excellent, moist enough without being crumbly and just the right sweetness. The salad was good. The building is beautiful, but I thought it lacked atmosphere.The china is nice, as is the table setting. I didn't feel warm and welcomed, maybe because we had a child with us and I got the idea they don't like kids, even though afternoon tea is old hat for my daughter. Our server was very p... (more)leasant and personable. The bad: The quiche was loaded with onions, as was the ham and swiss sandwich, the chicken salad sandwich (that had a bizarre flavor that I couldn't identify and also gave the chicken salad a yellowish tint.The finger sandwich chicken salad was not the same as the menu chicken salad). Everything had such a strong onion flavor that I couldn't eat it. If you love onions, you might like it, but I have never had so many onions in tea foods at any other place before. The chilled mango soup was okay, but after a few bites it tasted like a slightly bitter Orange Julius. The tea selection is average. I had the rose tea and felt the rose flavoring was a little too strong, but that is a matter of preference. You are given a pot of tea with a cozy. There is no presentation of the tea or the tea foods. Usually, you get a brief description of what you are being served. The tea foods look appealing, the open face sandwiches are pretty and the sweets look cute, especially the tea pot cookie with a heart cut out, but I felt the flavors on the quiche and sandwiches left something to be desired. The owner is not as pleasant as her staff and a little authoritarian with her phone rules. I don't have a problem with no phones allowed, but I thought it could be broached a little more politely (I wasn't on my phone when I came in). It felt like you were being greeted by Marian the Librarian. I think the Duchess of Bedford should be priced at $25 and the The Victorian Lady at $20. I also though $16 was a bit pricey for the light lunches. I think $13 to $14 is a fairer price. I had really looked forward to having tea there and we drove 50 miles just to eat there, but the unwelcoming atmosphere and not enjoying my food made me regret going there instead of another tea house. I won't be returning.

It was a special birthday gift to have lunch at The Potted Geranium. Delicious and a great way to spend an afternoon. The gardens are lovely. I look forward to another visit and feel like a queen!

The Potted Geranium is a rare find in today's world. To start with, the staff is welcoming, courteous and kind. Pair the service with the truly beautiful surroundings might be enough to make your day, but the experience does not stop there. The Chef is true culinary artist and certainly her food testifies of her skill. The Potted Geranium serves a truly outstanding tea service, but they also offer wonderful lunch choices and can easily accommodate groups. (We have been there when there were parties in other rooms and noticed absolutely no impact in service to our small party of two.) The teas are excellent and varied. We try one new flavor each time and are always pleased with our choice. Our favorites so far include The Potted Geranium Blend, Georgia Peaches and Cream, French Caramel, and... (more) Rooibos Provence. We travel 100 miles from South Carolina to visit The Potted Geranium and always leave refreshed and cherished. Each visit is better than the last and we always spend part of the trip home planning the next!

We just returned home from a wonderful afternoon at the Potted Geranium. My husband and I were on a one night getaway for the first time in 16 months without any children. And we have FOUR little boys so believe me this was an absolute treat. We ended our special getaway with lovely tea and dessert at the most beautiful tea room. The desserts were delectable and the service impecable! The ladies were incredibly police and charming. The owners husband made a stop in the restarant and was so kind and came around and spoke to everyone in the room. At the end we got a tour of the entire home and it was gorgeous. We can't wait to go back again! If you need some peace, quiet, to be rejuvenated, to step away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and go back in time you should visit this tea room!

High Tea at The Potted Geranium was an event to be remembered for a long time. The house is charming and most welcoming. The food was beautifully prepared and delicious. Our server was very friendly and accommodating. The owner gave us a delightful tour of the tea rooms which are all beautifully decorated with exquisite detail. From start to finish, this tea room deserves the highest praise. Thank you for a wonderful two hours.

What a perfect place... The attention to detail - from the room design to the color selection to the actual tea service and food - was delightful. I had the Georgia Peaches & Cream tea, and bought some to take home. I've already had several cups :-)
The scones were flaky and sugary without being over-powering. The sandwich presentation was spot-on, and every sandwich tasted great. I especially liked the chicken salad - the peach chutney was just the right touch.
Definitely worth the drive from Atlanta. I plan to take my family of aunts on their next visit.

Friends and I celebrated a birthday at lunch in one of the lovely rooms at the Potted Geranium and had a delightful time. There was such a beautiful selection of teas that I had a difficult time making a decision. The teapots were all covered in charming tea cozies and the tea was fragrant and delicious. Lunch was also a real treat...I look forward to returning and trying other things on the menu that my friends were raving about as they were enjoying their lunch. Beautiful atmosphere and ambiance.

Upon entering the Potted Geranium, you quickly realize you are in another world! It is filled with wonderful food,and gracious employees. The owner obviously wants to create an atmosphere where people can feel relaxed and away from today's cell phones, loud noises and even crying babies. I realized quickly that the beautiful crystal, quality china, and excellent service, is reflected in the price. Sometimes you get what you paid for.

To anyone who finds this establishment lacking in anything, whether it be manners or portions in food, you are sadly mistaken, the food is top quality (the food is priced perfetly for what you get and the work that goes into it), the portions are more than most can handle, and the service, and the employees are the politest group of women I have ever met.

Although our server was very nice, one of the female employees was not. We were there at 11:30 and the only party in a room. My cell phone rang. I did not answer it, only looked to see who was calling (I left workmen alone at my house and gave them my # in case of an emergency). This woman rounds the corner and, very rudely, TOLD me to either turn my cell phone off or put it on vibrate that it was disturbing the other guests. I did not mind complying, just could not believe how abrupt and rude she was. I will NEVER return to this establishment! In addition, the portions were small and the meal overpriced.

Walking up the sidewalk, I was overwhelmed by the sight of this restaurant! Several of my friends and family went to the potted geranium for brunch, and when we walked in the door we were overwhelmed by what beautiful restaurant this is! Every detail carefully attended to, with the breath taking décor that instantly takes you back to a slower pace in time. From the minute we entered we were warmly welcomed and treated like royalty! The food was exquisite, exceptionally fresh and almost too pretty to eat! I must recommend that everyone try the chilled peach soup - I have never had anything like it!!!!!!!! They also served our food on the most fine and delicate porcelain china – the tea cups were paper thin! This tea room is worth a trip from Atlanta! Every wedding planner should know about this restaurant – it is the perfect setting for a bridal shower or any special event!!! This is an exceptional tea room!!!

Five of us came to celebrate a friend's 60th birthday. It was so special for all of us. The food was excellent. We were treated like royalty. Even the chef came out with the staff to sing Happy Birthday to our friend. It is so
beautiful. We will go back!

A MOST EXCELLENT Tea experience. The entire atmosphere was wonderful. The setting is beautiful, the food was delicious, the service was top-notch, and the gift shop was gorgeous. The owner was very gracious and hospitable. We WILL go back!

Visited The Potted Geranium today with three friends. What a beautiful experience!! The food was wonderful and the service was great. The owner gave us a tour of the house. Will go again. Carol Washington, Ga.

Wonderful food, atmosphere, and hospitality!

The Potted Geranium is fabulous! The food is wonderful, and they have a great selection of teas. It has just a little bit of everything for everyone- Bravo!

On a recent visit to Georgia I hosted a weekend reunion for my six best girl friends from high school. Wanting to have a memorable lunch befitting our enduring friendships, we scored a perfect 10 when we found The Potted Geranium. None of us had been before, but we all want to go back. The entire experience was utterly charming. Thank you!

On may 28, twelve of my guests joined me for a delightful bridesmaid luncheon for my niece. The Potted Geranium was the perfect location. The atmosphere was so pleasant, the staff excellent and so eager to serve us in every way. The food was superb - a great day of memories made and I look forward to taking my friends there in the future.

Will definitely return! The house and garden are beautiful and the food was delicious. I had a hard time deciding what to have with so many selections.

Absolutely perfect! I will definitely return.

As a mother of 5 young children, I am always looking for an escape. I have definitely found a treasured escape in The Potted Geranium! A formal tea room, reminiscient of my time in London with all the charm of the South. We enjoyed a beautifully prepared and delicious lunch along with tradition afternoon tea service. The service was impecible and the atmosphere was relaxing. Our small group did not want to leave (but the husbands and children beckoned). I will undoubtly return as often as possible and will introduce my children to this wonderful world when they are old enough to appreciate it. Thank you to Laura and the Tea Team for my tasty, restful and beautiful escape.

We enjoyed the Potted Geranium's Duchess of Bedford tea today. By far the best tea room we've been to. Tea was wonderful and food was delicious and plentiful. Best scones ever--tender and tasty! Excellent service, we were not rushed. House was beautifully restored.

A true Southern experience...small town Southern hospitality, relaxed pace, excellent service and cuisine, and a beautiful place inside and out. I have been there many times and will return with friends and family as often as possible. PG 'under promises and over delivers' so you are never disappointed!

The Potted Geranium was Fabulous! You walk in and the feeling of southern charm and hospitality engulfs you. It's quaint yet stunning beauty baffles my imagination. When you think Tea Room this place is the image that comes to mind. From quite elegant gardens to the Victorian Nuances throughout the house. Tables are set welcoming you in, inviting you to create your own history in this historical house. We had a lovely lunch celebrating our Moms a nice table for six. Oh and the FOOD! Delicious! Try the Lemon Blueberry Bunt it's scrumptious! I can't wait to bring my friends and recommend it to EVERYONE! Go and enjoy!

Tea room is beautiful,have been there 4 times and will definitely be back, I take all my out of town guests there, they love it as well. Service is wonderful and our server was most pleasant, food was delicious.

This tearoom is Perfect,positively, perfect. My daughter and I visited this beiutiful tearoom for my Birthday yesterday.It is just lovley.The detail in everything amazing!The staff everything about this tearoom is wonderful.The food is delicious.You must see this tearoom. It was about a 2 hour drive for us but well worth it.
I made my reservation month's in advance. Don't wait I here they book up so fast. It is just such a beautiful tearoom. Perfect, just perfect!

Such a pleasant experience. Have been there twice and would definetly go back again. Such elegance.

My first visit to the P.G. was with my mother and grandmother. The atmosphere was lovely; the service, excellent; and the food and teas, delicious. It was an experience we all enjoyed. I whole-heartedly recommend the P.G. for women of all generations. I have been back to the P.G. a second time for a bridal shower, which was also a five-star event. I hope there will be many more visits in the future.

What a wonderful experience. Beautiful setting and superb food and service.

Visiting was a lovely experience for both tea and lunch! I will plan to bring out of town guests and friends for a special treat.

What a great little place! The tea room is charming and the food is out of this world. I still am not able to pick my favorite item on the 'Victorian Lady' as they were all soooo good! Thank you Laura, Linda, and Chef Rebecca for making our visit one to remember! We can't wait to come back again!

A drive from my hometown in South Carolina to the Potted Geranium in Greensboro, Georgia was well worth it, and even from my new home in North Carolina, the experience was delightful. Laura Kanitra and her friendly staff welcomed us warmly at each visit with the utmost personal touch and unmatched hospitality. The variety of teas offered is impressive, and the dishes and desserts were quite a treat. Ms. Kanitra has renovated a historic Southern home into a beautiful venue, each room decorated with thoughtful detail appropriate to the English Tea tradition. The Potted Geranium would be a wonderful place for bridal and baby showers, birthdays, or a leisurely afternoon.

The Potted Geranium is wonderful!! I try a different tea each time I go. Their high tea reminded me of England. I think it is the best tea house in Georgia. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, always willing to answer questions. I will continue to be a repeat customer. I was just there March 6th.

I had a wonderful experience at the Potted Geranium. The staff was incredibly friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable of all the teas. I had the French Caramel tea which was incredible. The quiche, salad, mini desserts and sandwiches were delicious and artfully prepared. The Potted Geranium's atmosphere can best be described as traditional, Victorian-style decor. Each room is beautifully decorated and sets the perfect ambience for an afternoon tea.

The Potted Geranium was wonderful! I went with a group of friends, and everyone really enjoyed the experience. The food was fantastic - I had a delicious quiche and salad for lunch, and the tray had sandwiches, scones and petit fours. Best food out of any tea house I have been to. The variety of teas was also impressive, and each selection comes in its own pot. Tasting my friends' teas was one of the best parts (and I thought all were good). I'll definitely be back soon!

The Potted Geranium is absolutely gorgeous. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly and the environment was tranquil and elegant. Each room is decorated beautifully--there is such attention to detail! What stood out most about this teahouse was how delicious the food was. The tea and scones were excellent but I was not expecting to have such a delicious lunch. Not only was the food good but the presentation was impeccable. i can't wait to go back and have another piece of quiche!

The Potted Geranium is an excellent location for a bridal shower, or really any event for friends and family to gather together. The selection of teas is amazing and I enjoyed one of the best chai teas I've tasted since traveling in India. The quiche and soup were delicious, and the tea tray left nothing to be desired. The scones were heaven. The owner and her staff were attentive and caring. I can't wait to return to the Potted Geranium!

The Potted Geranium is simply the best tea room I have ever been to. My female in-laws and I love to try Southern tea rooms but none have compared to this outstanding place. From the moment the big yellow house comes into view, you know you are in for something special, and the owner and staff do not disappoint. Each room has a beautiful color theme and there is a gift shop with all kinds of elegant goodies. The tea ranges from delicious familiars like Earl Grey to The Potted Geranium’s yummy custom blend. And—oh my goodness – the food is fabulous! Generally at tea rooms I’ve been to the salad and scones are good but the rest falls short—especially sandwiches. Everything here was amazing—I’m still dreaming about the quiche and the chocolate-apricot petit fours! I enjoyed my first Potted Geranium tea service while attending a friend’s beautiful wedding shower but with the easy hour-drive from Atlanta, I hope to soon be back with my tea-house-loving in-laws and friends!

It is so nice to have a beautiful place as 'the Potted Geranium' for us 'girls' to have lunch and tea. We had a wonderful lunch and then spent hours shopping in Greensboro.
Get away and enjoy their great food.

The attention to detail in every aspect is evident. A good variety of teas--black, green, white and herbal--each in its own pot with a tea cozy to keep the water at the perfect temperature. The food is delicious with scones and clotted cream a delight. The house and rooms are elegant, yet warm and relaxing. A very pampering experience!

If you want to feel special, treat yourself to a visit to the Potted Geranium. Just touring the facility gives you a wonderful look at the tea service, place settings, and chandeliers. But to top it off, have a wonderfully named lunch in the southern tradition.

Charming.....not only the lovely Victorian house but the staff as well!! The food and service was excellent....can't wait to visit again to try something new!!

A group of six women visited yesterday and we had a delightful experience. Each of the rooms had lovely decor and the food was delicious and beautifully served. The variety of tea offered was perfect and our hostess offered recommendations and explanations for the various individual pots of tea which we were served. Lovely gift shop, too. We will definitely return and try some of the other options on their menu.

We had a wonderful time at The Potted Geranium this past Saturday. The food is delicious and artfully displayed, and the atmosphere is welcoming and relaxing. Our server was gracious and answered all of our questions. You won't want to leave this special place! :)

The potted Geranium in Greensboro, GA is GREAT!! I have never had a bad meal or poor service. It is a great place to go to get away from stress and a hectic lifestyle. I am recommending it to all my friends

I Love going to The Potted Geranium when I am in Greensboro. I have taken several friends there ...and they have all loved it too!!

I was recently at the Potted Geranium and was so impressed first with the beauty of the old home and then even more with the great service and the wonderful lady who served us. The food was first class and so tasty. My tea was a special rose tea. Each of we six ladies got a different tea and they were all great. The individual tea rooms added a quiet atmosphere although laugher could be heard as everyone was enjoying this experience. It was a five star experience and everyone should try it!!! You won't be sorry!!!

My cousin and I had the most delightful, memorable, and wonderful experience visiting here for lunch. We had perfect pots of tea, fantastic scones, beautiful and tasty soup and salads, and pastries which were delicious works of art. The atmosphere is serene in this gorgeous Victorian home full of the owner's perfect touches, and we were treated like special family by the staff and owners. This is unforgetable tea room heaven!!

We went this past Saturday as part of a girls weekend. The food was YUMMY!! the service excellent and we had a lovely time. I would highly recommend this for a truly enjoyable experience.

My friend, Glenna and I go antiquing once a month in the middle Georgia area. We always look for a tearoom for lunch, and since we've been doing this for a couple of years, we have visited all the tearooms we can find in this area. The Potted Geranium is by far the very best! It is exquisite in every way. It was a most enjoyable experience!

I brought my 2 favorite cousins to The Potted Geranium this past Saturday to celebrate their birthdays. And how lovely it was! Our lunch was perfect, presented beautifully and very tasty. We each had a different tea and argued that our personal selections were the best, but honestly, they each were wonderful (Blueberry, Orange Spice and The Potted Geranium Signature Blend). All of the above was fantastic, but I think what impressed me the most was how welcoming and gracious the staff was to us. I felt right at home, very pampered and did not want to leave. I can't wait for my next visit and will happily drive from Atlanta to Greensboro to visit again!

Put this one on your list of MUST visit teahouses. I recently had the pleasure of introducing my 3 nieces to this fabulous establishment. The atmosphere was relaxed, calming and friendly. The tea choices were vast and the staff very knowledgeable about the differences. The setting is a beautifully restored Victorian home with each of the 6 rooms painted and decorated in playful pastel colors. The food was AMAZING, as we each enjoyed one of the luncheon specials. The scones are the best in the world and not to be missed is the tiered tray of scones and pastries. I can't wait to introduce more of my family to this wonderful oasis in Greensboro, Georgia.

This is a wonderful tea room. We had a bridal shower in the 'purple room' and the service was just fabulous. I can't wait to go back!

i had a bridal shower thrown for me at this location...I enjoyed every moment of it..the Tea was AMAZING , the food was AMAZING, and the house itself was AMAZING..i recomend it to everybody who is anywhere near the area! can't wait to go back!

Delicious and relaxing. Would highly recommend!

As the owner of the Franklin Village Tea Room in Franklin, Michigan, I must write that The Potted Geranium is probably one of the finest Tea Houses in North America! Everything, from the decor to the quiche, to the scones to the pastries, were devine! This is a must see for anyone within a 100 mile radius of the lovely town of Greensboro, where country charm mixed with Victorian elegance, abounds!

Excellent setting, wonderful selection of teas, and remarkable food! The Potted Geranium is a must do if you're in the area.

I recently had the pleasure of enjoying lunch at The Potted Geranium. I knew I was in for a delightful experience when I pulled up in front of the lovely Victorian house. The owner has done a tremendous job restoring the house to its original beauty. The inside is breathtaking and as I was led to my table I had the opportunity to peek in the various rooms. Each room is more spectacular than the last. The colors are warm and inviting and the decor is authentically Victorian and quite charming. But my experience was just beginning. I enjoyed an amazing quiche and salad followed by a tiered tray of the most incredible scones and pastries that I have ever tasted. The staff is friendly and the service impeccable. I certainly look forward to returning soon to The Potted Geranium.

We visited the Potted Geranium for my grandmother's birthday. It was wonderful!!! The food was terrific and the server was super nice. She even indulged us by taking several photos of our visit! We definately recommend you visit The Potted Geranium.

The Potted Geranium is an excellent place to enjoy lunch and tea or just tea. The presentation is beautiful, the food is delicious, and the service is impeccable. It is worth the drive no matter where you are coming from. The owners make every effort to make sure your visit is memorable.