Rebecca
User's reviews
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Maudee's Cafe & Tea Room
Located in a strip mall in Dallas off of Lover's Lane, Maudee's provides a decent tea experience with the emphasis being on the tea rather than the food. A selection of lovely teas are served in eclectic china shaped like elephants, mums, and more. A different tea may be selected with each course. Of the teas tried, the Green Strawberry Hibiscus (a seasonal choice) was the most remarkable, with a surprisingly pleasant tang. The sandwiches were extremely basic - pimento cheese, egg salad, tuna salad, and chicken salad - served on soft white bread. Scones and muffins were tasty with a lovely sugar topping and were, by far, the favorite course. The desserts - an iced chocolate brownie and lemon bar - were mundane when compared to City Cafe and Inessa Stewart (both on the same street), but were tender and delicious. Service was attentive, polite, and knowledgeable. The atmosphere was quiet and inviting - the decor offering a wonderful break from the hustle of the street outside. Overall, a lovely place for a tea lover who is looking for a quiet afternoon.
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City Cafe
The City Cafe tea room has captured the tea captain from the Aldolphus - much to the credit of City Cafe. The food was impressively good and unusual, starting with a tomato basil soup and fried green tomatoes that they were 'trying out.' Sandwiches were tasty, but compared to the rest of the food, unremarkable. The scones were delicious and the desserts heavenly. The tea was a bit sweet for my taste, but this was more a matter of personal preference rather than a comment on the quality of the tea itself. Service was impeccable, providing recommendations for the tea, a quiet, intimate atmosphere, and the sense that all your worries have been left at the door. My best tea experience to date, and well worth the price.