Lucille
User's reviews
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Rose Tree Cottage
I am an avid tea room patron. I have thoroughly enjoyed tea at: the Westgate Hotel, Aubrey Rose Tea Room, Tea House in Los Rios, Julian Tea Room, Hotel del Coronado, and Tea Upon Chatsworth. I strongly encourage the owners of the Rose Tree cottage to try the above establishments and see what a TRULY CHARMING tea can be. A pleasant, enjoyable tea provides: a VARIETY of teas; unique, beautifully presented foods; a table big enough to easily accomodate dishes without feeling cramped; and a relaxing atmosphere for patrons to enjoy each others company. The Rose Tree Cottage provides none of the above. Our table was ridiculously too small to accomodate 3 people, it looked out on a back fence with trash, the food was plopped on the serving plates, and the petit fours were far from unique. I have purchased the same petit fours 'on line' from Divine Delights. I like animals, but the presence of the cat walking through the tea room, and being picked up by a waitress, was not appreciated. The cramped rooms filled with knick-knacks for sale was not condusive to a relaxed atmosphere. We could not walk easily through the place because of all the STUFF for sale. This tea room has possibilities, but only after the owners make changes to meet the needs of their customers rather than themselves.