Candleberry Tea Room & Cafe / The Gift Box
(290 reviews)1502 Louisville Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601, USA 502-875-0485 Website Suggest Changes
Updated 7/9/2016
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday we are open for lunch from 11am to 1:30pm. On Saturdays we are open at 11am for High Tea (High Tea is by reservation only). We also take reservations for groups of 10 or more on Saturdays and Mondays. No walk-ins on Saturdays or Mondays.
We are closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Follow us on Facebook facebook/candleberry.tea and at facebook/giftbox.frankfort. On our facebook pages we announce special menu items, events and other important information.
Candleberry's has become quite a popular place for lunch; therefore, we suggest (not required, but suggested) especially if you are coming from out of town or have a group of 6 or more, that you call ahead for reservations to insure a table.
Candleberry's is an upscale tea room/ cafe with a distinct menu that includes authentic homemade recipes, quality ingredients, and quaint presentation offered in a cozy, intimate, charming, relaxed atmosphere.
Candleberry's is well known for our incredible, unfortgettable dessert options. In fact, we have been voted 'Frankfort's Best Place for Dessert' by the People's Choice' Awards sponsored by the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce. We continue to be devoted to offering our guests the best desserts --all homemade -- around. Each day we have an offering of desserts that are sure to put a smile on your face. Additionally, we have started serving gourmet desserts #cupcakes, brownies or Sweetie Pies... not the usual fare# starting on Wednesdays and going through Friday. These cupcakes have become a huge hit with our regulars.
Our full menu (which changes monthly) can be found on our website at www.candleberrytearoom.com. While there you can also review of wide selection menu of loose leaf teas, find out about our upcoming events, and many other things.
Our seasonal menus receive wonderful reviews from both women and men guests. The traditional tearoom fare is there, but also a lot of heartier and interesting menu choices. There is something for every taste and appetite. We have really focused on healthy choices for this new menu to help those who are trying to be more health-minded in the new year.
You can also follow us on Facebook where we post photos of happenings at our place. You can also view our recent TV commercial from our website or from Facebook. Our facebook pages are indicated above.
After dining, please visit The Gift Box for beautiful unique gifts! Spring is in the air... and Valentine's Day and Easter are just around the corner.
We understand that it is because of Jesus Christ that we are blessed beyond measure. We praise Him for His guidance, His protection, His steadfastness, and His many blessings. He is our business partner, He is our life partner, He is our Lord and Savior. Everything we receive is from His Grace.
Recent reviews
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Randie Combs
High Tea a couple of Saturdays ago at Candleberry Tearoom was most delightful. We appreciated the presentation, the tea, and the friendly service and conversation. We have been to several tearooms, but yours is now our favorite.
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Sonya Sparks
I went for high tea with my family. I enjoyed the teas. My favorite was a tea called Mother's Bouquet and I also liked the Cinnamon tea. All of the food was homemade and delicious. I loved the scones and the tray of sandwiches. The desserts were also great especially the bourbon bread pudding. I had a great time with my family.
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Jannie Ann
We have been camping at the Kentucky Horse Park. We came over to your tearoom last week for an outing for the girls. We enjoyed ourselves so much we came back again yesterday. We love the place. We also picked up some great items in the gift shop. Thank you for making our camping trip most enjoyable.
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Rachie Smith
Our ladies group had an event at your Tea Room last week. We were very pleased with the service and menu selections. Thanks
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Dorinda Turner
This is a wonderful tea house. I wanted to do something special for my mom this Mother’s Day so we to the tea house for high tea to celebrate. This was our first visit to Candleberry Tea House and we absolutely loved it. The tea room has a warm cozy feel as you come in. There were flowers on our table and it was set with an assortment dishes containing everything you need for tea like fresh lemon, sugar cubes. The food was excellent. We had so much food we could hardly eat it all. There were 4 courses, scones, soup, sandwiches and then dessert. We each got our own pot of tea and the selection of teas is absolutely amazing. We got the blood orange and the mother’s bouquet and loved both teas. We had a great time and will definitely go back. Thank you Andy and all the staff for a very memorable trip.
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Bill F
I took my Mother to Candleberry Tea Room for tea and desert for Mother's Day (we actually came on the Saturday before, as the Tea Room is closed on Sunday). Candleberry's is one of her favorite get-aways. We continue to be impressed by the warm and friendly atmosphere, the variety of teas, and the quality of the deserts--especially the most delicous coconut pie. Candleberry's cocount pie is Mom's favorite and is now my favorite also. Candleberry is truely a gem to be enjoyed.
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Tammy G
My daughter and I had a wonderful time at the tea room. We went for Saturday Afternoon Tea and the tea and food were delicious! We definitely reccommend this place! The owners Andrew and Michele were so kind and gracious. We traveled for vacation from Wisconsin and Andrew shared many local places to visit. It was such a memorable time with my daughter. Thank you Andrew and Michele!
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Monica Souza
The place is very cozy and the owners seemed to have their heart in the business which for me is a big plus. It he teas and the foods were very nice. I had a lovely time with my friends. The table presentation was great, too. The little store has adorable and affordable gifts.
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Lynn Sparks
I took my Grand-daughter there Friday for lunch. We had a delicious lunch and such a good time. She was so impressed by the tea cups and saucers! Then went into the gift shop and bought 2 Candleberry candles. What a great time we had!
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Janet H
There are not many places that I drive an hour to get to and then come away thinking that the drive was definitely worth it and that I will be back soon. Some friends of mine talked me into joining them on a trip to Frankfort and a stop at your tea room. Wow, what a great place! I am already making a list of some friends to bring with me, so that I can show them my wonderful discovery. I really enjoyed eating and shopping at your business.
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Debbie and Lisa
My daughter and I had a lovely lunch today - it was our first visit. Michele is so nice! We will certainly come back again
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Agnes
Four of us get together once every three months. We live in places a little remote from one another, so picking a place to meet that will provide the perfect atmosphere for old friends to enjoy getting together is important. Your place does just that. We enjoyed our time at Candleberry very much. The food, service and atmosphere was great. The friendliness of our wait person was wonderful. Thank You!
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Charol
My friends and I met at your place. (We each came from a different direction, and can't get together often becuase of the distance between us). Your tearoom is the perfect place for our spendng some time together. Thank you for the hospitality, atmosphere and delicious food. We will be back again soon.
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Cinnamon G
As always Candleberry's Tearoom is a most enjoyable place to go for Valentine's Day. We enjoyed our outing very much. The Strawberry mini cakes were absolutely devine!
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E. Brayman
My friends and I enjoyed our visit to your tearoom very much. The food, service and atmosphere were excellent. We will be back!
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Billie-Gene Blair
Lunch was great today. chicken salad sandwich, chicken/rice soup and shared a slice of pie with my husband. ahhh, enjoyed the tea also.
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Randie
I was very impressed on my recent visit to your Tearoom. Your menu was exceptional with all the choices not usually found in a tearoom. I came for lunch (not tea) but the atmosphere, service and presentation of your normal lunch was just as elegant and delightful has a tea. Also enjoyed the selection of teas, so many choices that I will need to come back over and over again to experience it all. Thank You for a wonderful time.
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Carroll Ann
We visited your tea room last Saturday. Upon our arrival, we were pleasantly impressed with the decor. We were amazed at the variety of your menu. We were satisfied by the quick service. AND then the food arrived! Delicious! Absolutely a very excellent experience. We will be back!
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Kim Cowherd
THANK YOU for the awesome start for Blair and Shane Hecker's wedding day! It was perfect!
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Harrodsburg Baptist Church
We took the ESL Class to eat here today! The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was delightful! If you love Candleberry candles like I do, you will enjoy the smell of these delicious candles in the background! We will be returning soon! :-) There is a nice gift shop there also!
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Debbie Jackson
It's always a treat to have lunch with the girls @ the Candleberry!!! Loved the Olive Nut Sandwich and the Coconut Meringue Pie was to die for!!!
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Michael and Sara
We were passing through Frankfort on Saturday. We asked about a good place to eat and we were sent to your restuarant. We enjoyed our lunch very much. The food, service and friendly smile was just what our band of weary travelers needed. Thank you.
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Marquel Tipton
Lovely place to visit and the gift shop is winderful as well!
I would recommend this tea room to anyone.
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Ruth
My group was at your tearoom today. You were busy, there were several groups also attending. The two young girls serving us were wonderfully kind and attentive. Our food arrived quickly and correctly. Thank you for such a lovely time! We are already discussing coming back again soon as a group.
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Sherrie
Having met my sister Joy from Louisville there for lunch to celebrate her birthday, was a delightful experience. The quaint atmosphere was so comfortable, and food was great along with the tea. We sat and enjoyed our time together sipping tea, and remincing about the last time we met there it was with our other sister from MA and our mom who has now gone home to be with the Lord. What a great place to build a lasting memory.
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Sandi
I took my 6 yr old granddaughter and her mother for an afternoon tea adventure. It was my granddaughter's first experience. The table was beautifully set in the room which was sunny and cozy. The food was wonderful - fresh hot scones, soup, the tea sandwich tray - one for the adults and a separate one for my granddaughter. Then the dessert tray - a wonderful variety of desserts and again two separate trays. We were given the option of two flavors of tea. It was kept hot and poured often. All in all it was a lovely experience and we all had a wonderful time. We are already talking about going back again and who we want to take along!
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Ruth
My husband and I had a holiday experience at your Tea Room. The service was excellent; the staff made us feel very relaxed and at home. The tea selection was extensive, and our tea was prepared to perfection. Everything we tasted was delicious, and we felt the staff did a great job. It is obvious that the owners are Christians and they take their business as a work for the Lord. Everything was elegantly served, but the atmosphere remained casual and relaxed. It was a perfect balance of high quality and the everyday. An ideal way to celebrate a special day with my husband!
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Joseph Gschwender
Just wanted to let you know how much my wife and I enjoyed spending some of our anniversery weekend with you. The High Tea was wonderful but the friendship that we felt was just as good.
Thank you so much for your hospitality and we are looking forward to our next visit.
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Elizabeth C
This was my group’s second trip to the tea room and once again it was most enjoyable. We always enjoy the extensive menu choices – something for everyone. The food is always so well prepared and we loved the scoop sampler and the warm bread pudding with bourbon sauce for dessert. The gentlemen wait staff are so gracious and make the lunchtime visit truly enjoyable. They made my group of “old ladies” feel wonderful with their special attention.
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Richard
This tea room is one of the finest we have ever been to. The selection and quality of teas are fabulous. We met the owners during our visit and they were extraordinarily nice. The food offerings are extensive and excellent! This is a wonderful place to enjoy the finer things in life!
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Cap and Marilyn Caudill
My husband and I brought another couple with us for lunch today from Louisville-it was lovely!Good food,friendly,helpful staff,comfy decor,and excellent gift shop as well.Couldn't have been better,will return soon. Also,nice to know the owners are Christian's and are doing so much to help repay the Lord's bounty. 10/30/10
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Alyne
From the moment your eyes feast upon the enchanting lace draped tables, you enter a room filled with beauty, and ambience. What a treat to share an afternoon with your good friends for a 'JUST BECAUSE' lunch! The lunch menu is filled with so many wonderful items to choose from. The desserts are exquisite. It is difficult not to order one of each!!! What a wonderful experience - Thank You!!!!
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Christi
What a wonderful find. The atmosphere is very relaxing and the food is excellent. Some of the best chicken salad and quiche I have ever had. When you go, get the Sampler plate, we were impressed from the moment the plates were placed in front of us. We loved the desserts, too. I will definitely be back for more very soon.
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Jan
Enjoyed my lunch and the huge selection of items on the menu. I had never had benedictine so the owner let me try it and it was excellent. The owners are delightful, they like to try new things and appreciate their customers reviews. I look forward to returning soon and trying their Hot Brown, heard it was excellent.
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Connie
My friends treated me to lunch at Candleberry’s yesterday for my birthday! What a delightful experience for all of us. The staff was most attentive and the food was delicious! In fact, I would say the desserts here are the best selection of desserts We've ever had. Each of us chose a different one and we passed them around, each getting a taste. What an amazing experience resulting in an unforgettable birthday! I will look forward to visiting again and again. Thank you
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Amber Lynne Follin
My family was passing through from Indiana on Monday. We were directed to you restaurant by a person we asked for a good place to eat when we were getting gas. We are so happy that we were sent to your tea room. Such an unexpected pleasure on our trip. The decor and service were excellent. The food was beyond outstanding. My husband continued talking about the pie he had for hours after we got back on the road. Thank you
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Hanna
I have been to Candleberry's Tea Room a number of times over the last couple of years. It is one of my favorite places to have lunch. Everytime they change the menu, I am pleasantly surprised by the new menu choices. This happened yesterday again. The summertime lunch menu is wonderful. Such a variety of choices. The food and service are terrific as always.
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Elizabeth H.
My husband and I had lunch at your restaurant on Wednesday. We were very pleased with the quality of food and service. My husband especially enjoyed the dessert!
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Jo Anne
A friend of mine told me to visit your tearoom on my trip to Kentucky, they had done this on their last trip. I LOVED your place! The service was incredible, food and teas were fantastic and the atmosphere was spectacular! I live in Ohio and have tried serveral tea rooms in my area, and this is one of best I have ever visited. WHAT A PLEASANT SURPRISE, and I have my friend to thank!
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Amanda
I just discovered your tearoom and found everything excellent. My waitress was extremely helpful and attentive. My plate looked like a work of art when it was set in front of me and the taste of the food was even better. Also, your raspberry iced tea is so refreshing. I will be back!
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Shawna
For my 40th birthday, I decided to go antique shopping and visit a tearoom. I first tried 2 other tearooms in Simpsonville and Frankfort that were closed down. I then ended up here at 1:45pm. There was a small shoppe selling jewelry, candles and a little home decor. I was pleased to see Harney tea! I ordered a sampler and a pot of Chocolate Mint Tea and let them know I wanted to try a few different flavors. The waitperson was pleasant, but started turning out the lights around me before I got my food. Before finishing my food, the owner/manager came to my table in a huff and said that she was told I wanted to order another flavor. I confirmed, but wanted to wait until I finished my meal and the pot I had. I was rudely told they could make it to go. Two minutes later, she briskly brought my check and gave instructions to pay. She almost insisted I leave a tip, asking how much. I was never offered dessert and was told no less than 5 times that they close at 2 and she still had employees on the clock waiting for me to leave. I apologized for imposing and left. I usually try to visit a different tearoom for my birthday, try new flavors and stock up. There was no way I was going to buy anything from them, and there's no way I'll be back. I've never been treated so rudely or made to feel so unwelcome in my life! Don't seat a customer at 1:45 if you plan on escorting them out at 2:00. In these times, it's hard to imagine a restaurant that has so many customers that they don't need any more! That's not even to mention common courtesy! This experience fell far below the gracious hosting you'd expect when looking for a tearoom. Ms. Manners was obviously on vacation!
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Janet
My friend and I had lunch at your tearoom last Saturday. We enjoyed everything very much. The Kentucky Hot Brown (my friend ordered it, but I got a taste) was awesome. We didn't really have room for dessert, but got some anyway. Wow, the bread pudding is the best I have ever had anywhere.
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Jamie Lynn
While in your town visiting my sister, she suggested we come to your teahouse for lunch. What a wonderful experience! You have such a cozy, warmer place. The food and friendliness was noteworthy. I look forward to being in Frankfort again so that I can stop by.
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Randi B.
I visited your tearoom a number of years ago on a trip to Frankfort to see family. It was a fine tearoom back then. However, I was pleasantly surprised this time -- the menu has been expanded and the food was wonderful. I continue to enjoy my visits, and wish they could be more often.
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Barbie Kinney
Andy and Michele, Thanks for your warm hospitality and fabulous food!It is our NEW favorite place to visit and we will come back any time that we are in town! Smiles, Barbie and Betsy
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Rebbeca Hardington
Just wanted to tell you that our lunch yesteday was wonderful! We were visiting here from Tennessee and had found your Tea Room on Teamap. The atmosphere was charming and the service was attentive. We also enjoyed exploring your gift shop with all its pretty things.
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Adam Johnson
Have to admit...I love controversy and am somewhat curious! I saw some negative comments on Facebook that mentioned Tea Map site and I read some pretty damaging comments here too, so I decided to visit your tea room to see what all the fuss was about! I was expecting a bad experience, but wanted to see for myself how such a place stays in business. I'm not sure whether to be delighted or disappointed! Nothing negative here, just a complete jewel of a tea room. Warm hospitable service, lovely placement of the food on my plate, amazing food of great variety, and the best dessert I have ever seen in any restaurant. So... I do not know what happened over the weekend, but am thankful that the comments made me curious enough to visit! I will of course return, to enjoy the most delightful place I have ever experienced for lunch! And… I won’t believe everything I read on FB and I will be back!
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Susan
The moment you walk in the gift shop, you realize that the Owners are Christians. It is such a breath of fresh air to see so many spiritual items scattered throughout a gift shop and tearoom. This feeling carries over to the service, atmosphere and food in the tearoom. Thank you for not being afraid to show your beliefs. It meant a lot to me.
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Ami Foreman
I was one of the 18 women who was arriving for high tea. When we arrived as you've heard they were not prepared for us. I believe that they were aware of our month advance reservation when it was called in but apparently the staff did not write it down - 100% their fault, no miss communication!! So as christians we tried to make the best of the situation. That was quite difficult as the service was very poor!! I had to get up twice to go and find someone to serve us. The only one who seemed genuine was the woman in the back making our food. She happened to be at the reservation desk when I needed assistance and she was happy to help. I highly recommend that you find another tea house! This is not #1 in my book!!
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Barbara Snow
Reservations for tea were made over a month ago,however, when we arrived after driving for almost 2 hrs, we were told that there was no record of our making reservations. Why would I make reservations over a month before today, 4/10/10, and also give a credit card # to hold the reservations, and also told the lady that we wanted high tea. Was told to call the day before if there cancellations, because there 18 in our party. We did have cancellations, so I called on 4/9 and told a man that we had some cancellations for tea and he said he would tell them. He even acknowledged that he had talked to me the day before. I had also posted on facebook on Fri. that I was looking forward to coming to tea on Sat. and they responded that they were looking forward to our coming. We went on & ordered lunch, and two of our people NEVER did get their lunch. The food was nothing extra. I don't know how this place was # 1 as we have been to tearooms all over Ky. & it definitely not # 1. WE WILL NOT BE BACK!!!!!
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Kathy Russell
The ladies of my family tour Kentucky and visit tea houses. We decided to visit candleberry since it is listed as number one in Kentucky. We made reservations for high tea, when we arrived they didnot have our reservation correct. Some of us drove 2 hours and some were here for their first high tea. We ordered off the menu. Some never got their food! We asked for more crackers twice and got one package each time which became comical. We had to get up twice to get someone for more drinks. Not sure how this place got first. We brought 18 people and none of us will ever be back!
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Johnny L.
My Wedding Anniversary was last Wednesday. Thank you so much for making me look soooooooo good this year! I made a reservation for my wife and I at your restaurant. She was blown away by the ambiance, decor and food. The Kentucky Hot Brown was outstanding! She enjoyed the Sampler plate and said the quiche was awesome. The whole experience made our day. Thank you!
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Sarah
My best friend and I love out of the way places. We visited your tearoom Thursday. Delightful in every catagory. My plate was lovely and the food delicious. The desserts were unbeleivable – Coconut Merangue Pie! Thank you for telling me I could take some home. My husband loved the slice I took him! . Every detail was accounted for. Nice job!
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Jean Anne
We dropped in last Friday without a reservation for lunch. It seems it was standing room only. We were pleasantly surprised at the cordial welcome we recieved. The Owner didn't seem put out about having four more customers on top of everything else that was happening. The food was slightly slower than the last time we visited, but not badly timed considering the crush that was occuring. Our tea came out brewed perfectly, the food was outstanding as usual! Thank you for another lovely visit!
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The Boyer cousins - Pam
My cousins and I had our monthly tea lunch at Candleberry's Tearoom and found it to be just delightful. We meet once and month and plan to go again. The furniture and decor were tea room perfect. We had a most memorable lunch and a wonderful time.
Thanks to you all!
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Easter Vales
Very nice tea experience. Our table was lovely. The Tea Room decor was very pleasant and the owners and staff were wonderful. Very willingly go the extra mile.
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Linda
Mother and I have been coming to Candleberry Tearoom on a monthly basis after her doctor visits for a year or more. She has been attending for years before that. It has always been one of her favorite places to eat. The food has always been special, as has the service. The desserts fantastic. The Owner, Michelle, always has something sweet to say to my mom. It means a lot to her to have the Owner know her and ask how she is doing. We love coming and having time together
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Karol
Wow, our first time there and we were so impressed. The food was wonderful and we haven't experienced customer service like this in a long time. The tea shop had lots of people but we felt as if we were the only ones. Very attentive and sweet. We highly recommend and we will most definitely be back. Loved it!!!
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Frankfort Local
The place is a nice atmosphere but the food leaves a lot to be desired. I found their recipe for their success and it comes from GFS. Nothing is homemade it is all pre-packaged food that is simply warmed and served. So I find that the prices for un-homemade food here is a bit too steep.
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Randi
Just wanted to leave you a little note to thank you for the many wonderful experiences I have had at Candleberry Tearoom this year. I discovered the restaurant after seeing your TV commercial. I am so glad I did, you have become one of my favorite lunchtime stops. The food, service and atmosphere is such a welcomed change from Frankfort’s other eating choices. Keep up the good work!
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Robert Meade
My family was traveling through your state last week on our way for Christmas with our family. We had found your tearoom here on Teamap and was intrigued by all the comments from satisfied customers so we found a way to schedule a stop to see for ourselves. You were one of the highlights of our trip!
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Fran
Your gift shop is absolutely charming! I was able to finish up my Christmas shopping all in one place. I am very excited about the very unique gifts I was able to find. I also enjoyed my lunchtime break in your tearoom. No wonder it is a very busy place, the food was out of the ordinary and service was excellent. I will be back!
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Carolyn
My office came to Candleberry Tearoom for a Christmas get together. Even though it was a very busy place (many offices apparently had the same idea) we had a wonderful time. The service was great and the food was fantastic. We especially wanted to thank our waiter, who was most attentive and helpful.
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Alicia
We have always had a pleasant experience on our visits. We don’t get to come often enough because we live about an hour away. They serve whole leaf tea with a wide variety. The food positively compliments the teas and is always fresh and delicious. The gift shop attached to the tea room is adorned with all sorts of interesting and tasteful items – and it seems to change everytime we come by. However, what makes this tearoom unique from others I have visited, is the staff. The owner and her serving staff make your experience absolutely wonderful. There is a gentleman waiter that was there on one our latest visit (he asked that we leave a comment here) that made us feel like the only customers even though the place was rather busy. I highly reccommend Candleberry tearoom to anyone wanting a peaceful afternoon to visit with a friend
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Wilma Jean
I wish you sold your desserts by the whole pie. Everytime I visit, the dessert is the hightlight of my lunch.
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Mary W
My girlfriend and I first tried to visit this tearoom in the summer. It was closed to the public because of a party. We finally made it back there this week and it was well worth the wait and the long drive to get there. It was a cozy, relaxing atmosphere. The service was very nice and accommodating. The menu choices were wonderful and the raspberry iced tea was excellent. I can't wait for an excuse to go back again.
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Smithy
Merry Christmas! We appreciate hearing that from your staff when we arrived. Very few restaurants have such a friendly and warm atmosphere. Your decorations in the tearoom are great. And the gfit shop is a shopper’s delight. I ate more than I should have, smile. I shopped more than I should have, bigger smile. I had the most fun I have had in a long time. I will be back, soon.
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Michelle and friends
On our trip back to Lousiville after a wonderful lunch at your tearoom was filled with nothing but praises for your chef. Everything our little group had was perfect and well worth the hour drive to visit. Our group gets together each month for an outing, this one to your place is our best one this year!
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Jenn
A few of us office ladies have been coming to the Tea Room for a couple of years and we always have our Christmas lunch there. While we have been satisfied with the food I am afraid after today's experience we will not be returning. Food was great as always but a misprint in the menu is not the customers fault. It was not appreciated the way that I was spoke to about the situation and I was told that I had to pay that. It was only a dollar more but besides the point. I know that I did not have to pay the amount and after the way I was treated I did not feel as though I should. The woman that waited on us was apologetic and I informed her that it was not her fault but another woman, I assume a manager, was not so polite. This is not the first time that we have had an instance where someone has had a poor sense of people skills but this will be the last time we will stopping in. Sad because we have enjoyed many a lunch there.
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Sandy L
Two women and a man. We knew what to expect, but Mike was a little hesitant about eating at a teahouse. (He envisioned “girly” food that would leave him still hungry. But once he saw the menu and got his food in front of him, there was no doubt that he enjoyed himself very much. It is so nice to have a place to eat that appeals to the femine but yet is enjoyable to the masculine also. We will be back, with Mike!
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Pat G.
My friends had been talking about Candleberry Tea Room for quite awhile. I had not been until last Wednesday when I was driving past at lunchtime and decided to give it a try. WONDERFUL is all I can say. Wish I had not waited so long to take my friend’s advice. I will be back often.
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Randi G
The gift shop is full of wonderful items of all kinds. We could spend days in there and not see everything. We kept calling out to one another saying, “Oh look! Isn’t this beautiful”. The ambiance of the gift shop and tearoom are so unique and unexpected. We have never ever enjoyed a meal out so much, including other tearooms we have visited in the past. We were a party of five celebrating a girls day out and a better time could not have been had. The food was served quickly and wonderfully prepared. There was a wide selection of homemade desserts which we each got something different and passed them around. All were absolutely delicious.
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Janet V.
Just got back from lunch with the girls at your place. Completely delightful! Your staff is charming and helpful. Our server gave us excellent suggestions for our tea and lunch. The quality of the food was incredible and looked so yummy on the plate. What a keeper this place is! Such an awesome place for a girls’ day trip.
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Rebecca J. H.
We had such a nice time and lunch yesterday at the open house. The 2 year old twins, as you all probably noticed, loved all the glitz and glitter! The baby could have cared less! Your tea room is such a nice change from fast food. I recommend it to anyone that I know are going to be in the area. Thanks!
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Carlee Johnson
My Friends and I are from out of town. We came for the Book Fair and were told that your restaurant was a good place for lunch. We enjoyed our lunch very much. We are so glad to have discovered your place.
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Patricia B
Excellent choices, excellent food, excellent service. Did I say excellent! Yes, everything at this tearoom is excellent.
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Willie S
My husband got a funny look on his face when I suggested we visit your tearoom. I had just seen your TV commercal and it looked like a nice place to visit. We had a wonderful lunch. When we were getting back in our car after our visit, my husband said that he would like to come back again soon. He said that your turkey BLT was wonderufl and that he saw many things on the menu he would like to try. He also enjoyed his dessert very much.
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Elizabeth A
A couple of girlfriends and myself visited your tearoom on Saturday. How charming! We enjoyed our lunch and our visit to your gift shop.
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Cecila
I have to admit, for years I have been having lunch at the same places everyday. I am a creature of habit, and haven’t done much changing in my usual restaurants. I came to Candleberry’s on the advice of a friend who told me how good it was. They were right and I will be back often. Even though I have visited other tearooms in the area, I didn’t realize how wonderful the atmosphere of a true tearoom could be. There is a difference.
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Lt. Lynn
I am a member of the Kentucky National Guard. I had heard a few of the other soldiers talk about a good place to eat (your place), but I had not tried it until a few days ago. Really great food and such a relaxing place to sit down at lunchtime. I also appreciate one of your waiters saying, “We appreciate your service to our country”. I don’t get that very often. I could tell he meant it! I was told about your peanut butter pie, which you did not have the day I came (I understand your desserts change daily), but if it is as good as the “paradise pie” that I did have, I am sure I will enjoy it. I will be back and will tell others about Candleberry.
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Peggy Anne
The atmosphere and quality of food always makes for an enjoyable time at a tea room. I have been to several in the area, but this was my first time here. It was a wonderful delight to find that the food and service was the very best we have experienced. Candleberry’s Tearoom is now my favorite room. My friends, who came with me, agree! Your attention to detail and quality makes all the difference. Lovely presentation of the food and table settings. We also enjoyed our visit to your gift shop. What a delight!
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Janet
I heard about your restaurant from some ladies at my church. They told me about the donations you make to our church each month when we come for lunch. I came out for lunch and found that it was delightful. I didn’t know such a nice place for lunch existed in Frankfort. I will be back often. Thank you for giving back to our Church’s ministry. It was the reason I came for the first time, but I will be back for a lot of other reasons now that I have discovered you.
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Randi Sollon
When I visit a new town, I always ask around to find the best places to enjoy lunch. I had several people tell me about your tearoom. I am glad I came! Wonderful, absolutely wonderful. Perhaps the highlight of my whole trip to Frankfort.
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Fred Simpson
My wife and I stopped by your gift shop to purchase Candleberry Candles. We have heard from friends that those candles are the best around. While we were browsing the candles, we noticed that there was a restaurant attached and we were planning to stop somewhere for lunch after our shopping. We dropped into your restaurant for lunch. My wife loved the atmosphere. I loved the menu! What a pleasant place for lunch. The Kentucky Hot Brown is excellent! I told the gentleman at the gift shop counter that we enjoyed our meal a lot, and he asked me to drop you a comment here. We didn’t take time for dessert, but as we were leaving we heard two ladies in the parking lot talking about a pie they had just eaten. They were talking about how wonderfully rich it was. Sounded delicious. I told my wife that we should come back very soon so that I could try one of your pies. We will be back very soon!
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Candice B
Candleberry’s Tearoom is everything a tearoom should be! I have visited a lot of so called “tearooms”, that were nothing more than a mediocere café or diner, one especially in this same town. But Candleberry’s Tearoom knows how to provide that tearoom feel and atmosphere. We got the best of both worlds, the café style menu and the tearoom atmosphere and service. I just simply love the quaint and cozy atmosphere. Elegant dishes, wonderfully delightful food. Service is very friendly and attentive. I highly recommend a visit, you won't be disappointed!
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Rainie
A friend introduced me to tearooms a few years ago, and I've visited various tearooms every few weeks ever since. I've found that it's the perfect place for tea, lunch, dessert and meeting up with friends. The prices are very reasonable, the selection is one of the best I have every found – tea and food. The young lady that runs the place is a terrific cook and makes the best pies around. I will be back to Candleberry Tearoom often. I just wish I lived close enough to make a weekly visit.
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Cindy Anne
Fantastic, love this place! The staff is top notch, the food and tea delicious, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. I highly recommend a visit to Candleberry Tearoom!
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April
Monday was my birthday.(: my husband brought me to your tearoom at the suggestion of some of his co-workers. We had the best time! The food was perfect. The dessert was even better. I won’t need a birthday cake next year, I will just get my husband to bring me back here. Of course, if he waits a whole year to bring me back, I won’t be happy. This is a wonderful place.
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Jennifer
Yesterday was my first visit. (There will be many more now that I have discovered this wonderful place). I came with a friend that has been telling me about 'her' tea room. I have to admit that I am just as impressed as my friend already was. The decor, the friendliness, the food, and the desserts! - it was all just fantastic. I will return and bring my friends as well. After eating we took spent over an hour in the gift shop finding so many beautiful items.
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Ralph
Iam a man, a big man. Honestly, I didn’t think I would find something satisfying to eat in a “tearoom”. My wife kept wanting me to try it with her, but I hesitated for months. I finally gave in, you know you do need to keep the little lady happy. To my utter amazement, I enjoyed the food and even the atmosphere. It didn’t even bother me to eat on a pretty lace tablecloth. Once my meal got to the table that was all I saw. The food is filling and absolutely wonderful. I ordered the Reuben Sandwich, soup and potato salad. This has to be the best Reuben around. If you guys haven't been there then get going and see for yourself that I am right and I tell it like it is. Come on...I'm a guy writing on this site.. I was so pleased that I just have to tell everyone and when the Owner (a guy also) asked us to leave a comment, I told my wife that I would do it. I will be back to try the Hot Brown, the Turkey BLT, and a number of other things I saw on the menu. Oh and, one more thing, the desserts at this place are real man-pleasers!!
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Jill
We appreciate the lovely atmoshere of your restaurant. I saw your commercial on TV and now I have visited four times with a varied number of people. The first time I came with my best friend. We had a delightful time. Next I brought my mother. She was so impressed. She thought it had such style and elegance. Then I started coming with work associates. Each visit has been wonderful. Each visit I have tried a different dessert. You have the best!. I am amazed that I have lived in this town for years and never knew you were here. Thank you for doing the TV commercial, and thus providing me with a new lunch place that I can take anyone to without being embarassed. Wonderful!!!
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Angie
Had the opportunity to eat lunch at Candleberry yesterday with my friends. One of my friends chose your tearoom since she had been before. I had not heard of this place until she invited me. It's no wonder she picked this place to treat her friends to a special day! Everything was just the best! I particularly loved the quiche and the chicken salad! The desserts are to die for!....oh my God! Can I just have one of each dessert next time!!! I will be back!!!!
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Connie
What an escape from the hustle and bustle of life! The serving staff are very friendly and accomodating; the music and lighting set a relaxing mood right away; the food is delicious and varied; the deserts are wonderful; and the gift shop is fun. I had the tuna salad sandwich on a crossant with a cup of cheesy vegetable soup, and it is fantastic.
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Mary Ann
My husband and I used to live in Frankfort and came often to enjoy lunch at Candelberry's. Now we live an hour away but still come as often as we can. It's worth the trip! The owners and their staff are genuinely friendly and provide thoughtful service. The food is very good -- be sure to save room for those terrific desserts. And if the men out there think tea rooms are just for ladies, think again. Candleberry's offers a wide variety of hearty sandwiches. Their Kentucky Hot Brown is simply the best! Another bonus is that you can purchase tins of loose tea to take home to enjoy later. They have LOTS of varieties available.
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Peggy Tingle
My mother, sister, and i visited the tea room recently while I was visiting in Frankfort. The food, service, and atmosphere were all delightful. We had a thoroughly enjoyable visit with the owner and promised to send a review to the website. Good luck to them in their goal of becoming number 1! I think it will happen. Look forward to another visit when I return to Frankfort in the fall.
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April
What a delightful experience! My daughter and I came for High Tea in this lovely, comfortable atmosphere and enjoy our High Tea very much. The sandwiches, scones and little desserts were delicious and there were a wide variety of teas available. I had the mushroom bisque soup, and got one to go when we were leaving. Wonderful!! We live far away from here, wish we didn’t, we so loved the experience!
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Rhonda
This tearoom is a great place for lunch! The dining room is quaint and well decorated. One unique touch is that you eat and drink out of mis-matched dishes. It may sound disorganized, but it is actually charming and fun to compare your dishes with with varied beautiful floral patterns. The presentation of the food on these dishes is very attractive and appetizing. The food here is excellent, but the ambiance is the main attraction for me. One of the many standouts is the varied of homemade desserts. Every time I go, there are new ones to try. I have yet to get a dessert that wasn’t simply wonderful. The coconut pie is my favorite, but there are others that are a must try. The owners and their staff are friendly and professional. I recommend this place unconditionally.
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Dianne Turner
We have visited this tearoom several times. We enjoy the friendly, traditional atmosphere and delicious food. The raspberry tea is excellent! We also enjoy the gift shop full of interesting things to purchase. Often, we will meet friends from Louisville there, because they also love it.
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Joey
I am not one to often go to tearooms but I am very restaurant oriented. I truly enjoyed the raspberry tea that I had and the quality of the food was superb and very well made. I especially enjoyed and recommend the tomato herb soup and the bread pudding. I will certainly come back for another lunch.
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Renee
My sister told me she was going to surprise me and take me to a special place she takes all her out of town quests, since moving to Frankfort a year ago. I was expecting a tour of the State Capitol or something like that. However, we ventured a little out of town and found a nice tea shop. I was so very pleased, it was wonderful, the people were so friendly and the food was way more than I can describe. I have never been so satisfied with a lunch in my life. I see why my sister takes all her special quests to this place. What a wonderful retreat! Thank you for a great time! Every time I visit my sister, I know where I will want to go for lunch. And, oh yes, the dessert! Wow!
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Beth Anne
I've wanted to go here for a long time, I pass it all the time. I saw their commercial on television, which prompted me to finally stop. It was such an awesome place, the staff is really friendly and the food was amazing. i'll be going back very often. I can’t believe I waited so long. :)
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April
My daughter & I had lunch at this charming spot last Friday. Wonderful experience! We enjoyed a pot of Apricot tea, a fabulous meal called a Candleberry Sampler which is a piece of their quiche, a cup of tomato soup and a homemade muffin. But the real show stopper for me was the coconut merrigue pie! It was the best pie I've ever had. I will look forward to returning on my next visit to Frankfort. I also love the gift shop. We spent about an hour in the gift shop following our meal.
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D. Kevin Burk
Always a favorite! If there's a better place to enjoy homemade delicacies with a cup or two of 'top shelf' tea, I don't know where it is...
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Janet
My husband and I came to Candleberry Tea Room on Wednesday. We had not been here for several years. We were impressed with the quality of food and the service. We realized that we have been missing a lot by not coming. We will become regulars now. The coconut pie is wonderful. My husband says it is the best he has ever tasted!
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Elizabeth C.
We had such a wonderful time at this tearoom. Food, service and atmosphere is unique and fantastic. Thank you for the hospitality shown to us.
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Amanda T
I have been to many tea rooms. This is one of my favorites. The food was great, the tea was wonderful, and the service was like none other! Lunch is served in a café style. But the atmosphere and tea service is definitely like a quality tea house. There is a good selection of loose leaf teas to choose from. My group tried two different kinds. There is a good selection of desserts to choose from. I met the Owner. She is a young lady, but her cooking shows a lot of experience.
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Millie
My group visited your tearoom about a month ago for a High Tea. We had such a fantastic time. The tier trays were wonderful. The loose leaf tea selection was great. I noticed that you also have a lunch menu different from the high teas, so I came back for a regular lunch. I was pleasantly surprised to see that you had a new menu from what I saw on my visit and that it had a lot of things to choose from. The lunch was as good as the high tea. I will visit as often as I can.
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Beth Anne
My friends had been Candleberry Tea Room before and raved about what a wonderful time they had. So when they decided to get together again, I was excited that I could go. We are from out of town, but it was worth the 45 minute drive. This was a wonderful experience. The food was delicious! Thank you
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George Gayhart
Just had a 60th high school reunion
there. The food was excellent &
the decor & atmosphere were charming. Great cook.
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Candice
Two of my friends and I had lunch here a few days ago. We found the service as well as the food was excellent. We will definitely make a return visit. I loved the paradise pie! Our gentleman server told us about teamap and asked that we comment. We were glad to do so, because everything is terrific.
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Judy
My Husband and I attended the Chamber of Commerce People's Choice Award event last Thurday. We sampled your desserts. The gentleman that served us told us that the desserts were even better at lunch time since they were served warm fresh from the oven. We came by on Friday. I had the Chocolate pie and my husband tried the coconut pie. WOW, they were excellent! Your place IS the best in Frankfort. We will be back often. Our lunch was wonderful also.
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Scott Hardison
Hello to all of your staff at Candleberry! I visited your fine establishment this week (on Thursday) with a group of 5th graders from Livermore Elementary in McLean County. Most all of us experienced a KY Hot Brown for the first time while dining with you that day. We were all SO impressed! Your staff members greeted us warmly at the door, and the service could not be beat. We were treated like family and felt at home. The food was outstanding. It's a tough sell to convince 5th graders to try something new, but our kids had such a great time and really loved the food. They are still talking about the pie (imagine that! ha ha!). What an experience! We would love to bring students every year and make it a tradition. All of the adults on our trip remarked that it was such a blessing to be able to sit down and have a nice meal and be treated with such kind, spiritual hospitality. Hats off to you! We very humbly thank you for the one-of-a-kind moment our kids and us could spend with you.
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Helen Alston
We ate lunch in your delightful tearoom today and your husband said you would send me E-mails of special evnts, etc. if I would leave my address on your web site. Thanks, Helen Alston
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Elizabeth
My husband and I were travelling through Frankfort and stumbled upon this cute tearoom. (Actually, we were told about it while visiting the local museum). We found the food to be excellent and a pleasant break from the usual fast food we find on our trips. Now that we know about this place, we will be making special trips just to visit it. ALSO, the gift shop is full of unique and beautiful items. What a treasure this place is.
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Fistyred
Our RH group visited this tearoom yesterday. We were greeted warmly, and even though we did not have a reservation, they accommodated our large group quickly and curteously. We were there at lunchtime and it was busy. The Owner was serving us because the normal server(s) had called in ill. We received excellent service. She and her staff were attentive to our needs. The food was prepared quickly and was wonderfully delicious. We had a very pleasant time.
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roxanna johnson
I was too late to dine in for lunch, but was warmly greeted by the owner and was invited to dine in for tea and dessert. The bourbon bread pudding was wonderful! I live in Detroit, Mich. Just wish I lived closer to have lunch often and enjoy the calm and peaceful atmosphere.
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Elizabeth
A group of girlfriends visited your tearoom on our monthly outing from out of town. You were very busy with the lunch crowd while we were there, but still the service was excellent. The male waiter we were greeted by has a lot of charm. We all enjoyed our lunch (the food was extra-ordinary)! We talked about the quality, atmosphere and service all the way home. We will be back again real soon. Also, we had a look around your wonderful gift shop. There were so many unusual and beautiful things to see. Thanks to you and your staff for a most enjoyable day!!
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Jo
Stopped eating there when the soups, especially the chili, started tasting like they were directly out of a can. As for home made, I know even the jello you can buy at Wal-mart or the dollar stores. And a couple people I know have gotten sick on the chicken salad. Won't be back - can't recommend.
personally think Some of the food is actually kept too longI've recently heard of some getting sick after eating there and
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Kayla Smith
Food was beyond excellent. Look forward to going back for dinner with the Kentucky Hot Brown. Lived here all my life and had never been, will definetly make a point to go back.
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Bill Novak
What a wonderful place to visit. I enjoyed all - quaint, relaxing, wonderful tea and food.
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Norma Ann
Had lunch a couple of days ago at the tearoom with some ladies from the office. We all enjoyed the food very much and the service was great. Also, everyone had dessert and we all sampled from each other - great desserts, outstanding pie crust. I do highly recommend Candleberry Tearoom.
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Carolyn Turner
The group I work with took a co-worker to the Candleberry Tea Room for her birthday luncheon and everything was so cozy and charming. And the food was absolutely delicious, especially the homemade Coconut Cream Pie! A real treat.
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Joan Neill
Charming decor. Great service and absolutely delicious food. The 'high tea' was great but the lunch menu looked awesome as well!
Looks like a great place for a wedding dinner or a babby shower. Easy to get to... and a unique gift shop attached!
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Brigette Moore
Wonderful atmosphere. Catored to mom taking her daughters to their first tea party.
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Debbie and Karen
I really enjoyed my visit to the Candleberry Tearoom and I will return just as soon as I can. The tea and food was wonderful!