Secret Garden Tea Room

Great place to throw a party! The High Tea is a wonderful presentation. We visit this restaurant frequently and never are disappointed. Love the Chicken Waldorf Salad and the desserts are amazing. So many teas to choose from. Great selection of sandwiches, soups, quiche, and salads. Reasonable prices and our favorite server is Jude! Ask for him, he makes us laugh. Always a fun experience to shop and eat.

I’m so happy to share about my favorite place. I’ve been coming to the Secret Garden Tea Room for 20+ Years. My mom started bringing me here when I was a baby. To this day every time I visit it is still so special. The servers are so friendly and knowledgeable about the menu items. Ready to answer any questions you have and give you great service. The cooks make the most wonderful quiches, soups, and desserts. My favorite is the Blonde Brownie and Scones are to die for! I Love that they have different “special” sandwiches daily. The best part is seeing the same faces that get to know you. Not like most restaurants, these people actually care about their patrons.

If it were only the food I would give 5 stars. I had the Greek salad and my friend had the Florentine quiche. Both excellent. And the Apricot-Mango iced tea was delicious and refreshing. The prices were very affordable. Quick and efficient service, too. My tea was refilled twice without my even asking.

But it was quite hot in there, despite the whirling ceiling fans. And worse than the heat was the decor. I think the Secret Garden must have had a secret penchant for dusty faded plastic roses draped around the perimeter and ugly tablecloths. Whew! I know it is in an antique mall, but that is no excuse for letting the atmosphere of the dining area go to seed.

Please. Since you are going to drape thick clear plastic over the tablecloths (which also may have been plastic or vinyl), why not invest in pretty ones? Ours was a sour green and red plaid(??) And one nearby was similarly colored awful floral. I have a suggestion: freshen up the place with new plastic roses (or maybe even realistic looking ones -- you can buy them anywhere) surrounding the tea room and buy pretty linens. It will make the excellent food even more palatable!

I love the Tea Room :) perfect for a lovely date. Don’t tell the person you’re coming with about the surprise, just tell them you’re coming to the antique mall. I recommend you call a day in advance and ask for the High Tea :) You’re Welcome