Been wanting to check this place out for ages and got the opportunity to today. The china is…read morelovely and they had July Fourth accents sprinkled throughout the lunch service as well. Our waitress was so sweet and positive and checked on us quite frequently and also did not rush us out. Enjoyed our sandwiches and the coconut cake for dessert. Honestly I'm not much of a tea drinker but the ambience in this place is just so refreshing to sit, soak in and enjoy. Will def return!

The Secret Garden Tea Shoppe is a venue I frequent at least once every season, which I highly…read morerecommend all to do. The owner decorates beautifully and meaningfully for each and every occasion. Whether it's fall, spring, summer, Valentine's Day, Holiday Season, or even once I was there the day of a royal wedding, you can guarantee that every little detail will be attended to. Located in the heart of Port Jefferson, a short walk from the large municipal lot and ferry, this tea shop is where you want to go. They offer full tea service, a royal tea (soup and sparkling cider added), individual ala carte sandwiches, and an array of desserts. I always get the tea service, which comes with a bottomless pot of tea. They have so many teas to choose from, including decaf and herbal versions. During the holidays, they update their tea list to reflect more seasonal teas. Service is always impeccable, the food is always fresh, and there is a consistency to this place that rivals many. I've had tea service at "those" expensive hotels in NYC, and I must say, Secret Garden tops it for me.

A great experience, once I figured out how to get in! The shop has multiple entrances, and I think…read morethe one that opened was the side closer to the rocking chair. There are multiple tables for tea, so people are seated by their party size. The decorations are beautiful, and something to see everywhere you look. You have multiple teas to pick from, and it appears in a kettle as though by magic. The tea treats are served in a classic three tiered tray, and clotted cream and fruit preserves on the side. There's something for everyone - my favorites were the tiny scones. The hostess was really nice and attentive, even though parties were in two rooms. It was a great experience and on their social media they post their new decorating themes and special events. Seatinga are late morning and afternoon, you need to reserve online.

Well months ago, I emailed them because I got an error message when I tried to make reservations…read more I emailed them again and told them I could not complete the reservation process. . I was just redirected to the website. So, we never actually got to go. I don't understand how people stay in business when they are so dismissive of a potential customer. It seems they have tunnel vision and if you cannot make a reservation online they can't give you the time of day to assist you in completing the reservation process. Very disappointed as I would have liked to try the Afternoon tea experience.

Off Main Street (Route 10) and Iron Horse Boulevard sits the quaintest Tea Room and Gift Shop. On…read moreour first visit, we were too earlier for a Sunday morning. So through glass picture were our only option. See the attached photos and I promise to be more in depth next time.

The most charming store that serves tea and snacks and has a great selection of goodies you cannot…read morefind anywhere else! I got so many wonderful Christmas gifts for others and also a lot of Cadbury chocolate for myself! They have cute candles, mugs, some seasonal items and much more. I even got a cat toy that my cat is obsessed with! The snack selection is excellent and full of chocolate, chips(or crisps), and even some frozen items to take home. The phone booth outside can also make for the cutest photo opp! The staff is also very friendly! If you are an England lover like me you will definitely love this little shop!

Who knew you could experience one of the most classic British pastimes just 40 minutes away from…read moreHartford? Tea and scones, British style. This is what we came across while driving through the little town of Morris, Connecticut. Penny Farthing Tea Room & Bakery is an adorable little British themed tea house. The best part? The three ladies running their business are all Brits! Alison, Clare and Deb are so welcoming and they come complete with their authentic British dialects. The inside is very small, homey and comfortable. There's so much British decor and delicate fine china everywhere. Their menu is broad with an assortment of tea of course, scones, sandwiches, soups and salads. I got the Rose Lemonade tea, with a scone. It came with a side of jam and cream. The presentation is stunning. Everything arrived on beautiful fine china, even the little dish for the honey. My friend also got their Chicken Salad Sandwich. I am so impressed, the scone was so fresh and tasty on its own, but adding that jam takes it to a new level. The tea was flavorful and rich. My friend also enjoyed her sandwich, I tried a bit, it was scrumptiously good. We had a lovely time at Penny Farthing Tea Room & Bakery, it is truly an experience to spend some time here.

The Penny Farthing Tea Room is an authentic charming and delicious British tea room. I can't say…read moreenough wonderful things about the food and service! The scones, cinnamon buns and pasties are AMAZING! The owners and staff create such a warm inviting atmosphere that you instantly feel like part of the family! Megan S

To start the woman who owns The Herbery is charming and is a wonderful gardener with a collection…read moreof over 100 types of teas. It's a very quirky place and has its own kind of charm. They do NOT have a restroom so you have to drive a mile either way if you have to use it. If it was an emergency she said you can go out to the bushes. Yes. This was said. This may be important if you're drinking a lot of tea. If you just want a cup of tea they will serve it in a to go paper cup. They use plastic silverware and paper plates. But if you can spent more on a pot of tea then you can get the nice china. So I ordered the pot of tea for more money because the my mother was having a different tea. So I only had 1 cup of tea and a big pot that I didn't want. I was told that they usually serve "Starbucks" style where you go to the counter and they give you a cup of tea to go ( even if the whole point is not to go to Starbucks but have lovely afternoon with my mother) The only way you get served is if you get the pot of tea. The treats ( cookies and such- no scones in this day) are individually wrapped in ziplock bags) Again if you don't mind a different type of afternoon tea experience and you are just there maybe for the atmosphere and don't need a restroom ( sorry I keep bringing that up but I still can't believe it) then you can indulge in these teas and the company of the lovely owner. It just not our cup of tea.

Great gift shop and tea house! Lots of tea, great scones, reasonably priced ornaments and gifts!read more

What an unforgettable experience!! From the moment we walked in until we left (we chatted with the…read morestaff until we kicked ourselves out), everything was amazing! The food, atmosphere, and service were top notch! From choosing what hats to wear (full wall of hats to choose from) to having to decide which sandwiches to eat, we left very full and very happy. I would highly recommend going here for a lovely tea party. Just remember, you need a reservation!

The charm of the place was nice. Very whimsical and felt like you were in Alice in wonderland…read moreitself. Went for Mother's Day and we had to get the high tower which was good, I think it was priced high for what it was. Shrimp sandwich was my favorite. Why I'm not rating it higher: I made the reservation 2 weeks before Mother's Day, the only thing available was a 10:45am so I took it. They called me two days before to confirm and said they had a 1:30 available, I started asking questions about the food more being suited toward lunch or breakfast, a bit snippy they put me on hold, I txt my wife quick and she said take the 1:30, the woman gets back on the phone and says sorry someone on the other line just took the 1:30... I said.... What! I was offered it and didn't give you an answer yet. She didn't care and was very dismissive. Won't be returning,

I can't say enough nice things about this place. The service is outstanding. The food is amazing…read moreand we drive an hour and 15 minutes to go there and it's worth it. Having been to all the major tea rooms in the NYC this gem in CT is the clear winner and is a third the price.

I visited Posh Tea Room on Valentine's Day as it was a surprise from my fiance. It was the sweetest…read moregesture of him to take me to a tea room considering he does not even like tea. When we arrived we were told it would be just a few minutes as we were early. No problem! We had no agenda so that was completely fine. However, our reservation was at 1pm and we did not get seated until 1:30pm. It would not have been as bad if one of the staff simply came out to say sorry we will get you seated as soon as we can. There was literally no contact with anyone. We kept poking our heads around to make sure they knew we were there. The worst part was there were numerous open tables. I would've been fine had they sat us as given us some water vs. just waiting in the waiting room Once we were seated, our waitress was as pleasant as anyone could be. Very very kind. We ordered the winter tea service and started out with the tea sandwiches. They were very tasty as was the tea. Because we were so hungry we finished everything before the scones arrived. Once they arrived, they nice and warm which was a nice touch. However, the inside was still raw and doughy. I picked around it as best I could. The pianist was a nice addition. I just wish, especially with this being a surprise that it would have a better experience.

We had a lovely ladies luncheon this afternoon. The vibe was relaxed and pleasant the food was very…read moregood(great tea!). Our server was very sweet. I feel the need to say that I was embarrassed for us as we were told, after being offered dessert, that the next party was here...our pot of tea came along with a "to go" cup. (No gentle hint there). We quite literally choked our dessert down and stood up while the table was being cleared. Very uncomfortable. There needs to be better communication or a better way to handle this situation. We took our party outside and enjoyed the rest of our visit. Thanks but...

We came out just us girls for a nice afternoon tea. The fam has been bragging about this place and…read moreit does not disappoint! The scones are out of this world and so are the teas. They're all Harney and Sons teas which are amazing. We ordered four different pots which was nice to share and try new teas. I ordered the chicken sandwich on cheddar scone and it was so so good! A little spice too which was very tasty. Everyone was happy with their meals. The dining room is decorated like a fancy tea house. The china and everything was mismatched which was great. I loved that.

A true gem on Long Island, and something very different to experience…read more The space is very intimate, so a reservation as early as you can is a must, there is only like 10-15 tables inside the place. The staff is very friendly, and they were able to make solid recommendations for teas to choose from. The tower is also well and fully stacked, all of the tiers had really delicious choices, and my fiance and I really enjoyed all of it. They were also kind enough to give us some extra scones, they thought it was taking a really long time to come out, but we really didn't notice. Highly recommend for a fun and sweet outing.

Great food and a gorgeous little tea room atmosphere. I've always been a fan of this place. Sip tea…read moreand eat tasty sandwiches. A bit expensive but worth it I would say. Service was super slow because they only had one waitress doing the entire restaurant. I felt so bad since she was so nice and trying her best but it was clearly too much for one person on a Friday. I hope they can help their staff out in the future by putting more people on to assist!

Love this place so cute and I love the verity of tea the staff is amazing by the way and if you…read moreneed recommendations just ask the staff.

I really had a great time visiting the location in Oxford,CT. It was a day trip with just my MIL…read moreand I. She is very particular so I was thrilled to see the variety of teas and other tasty menu items to select from. The grilled cheese sandwiches were amazing. The staff were busy but still gave great recommendations and were warm and friendly even helping each other out. If ever I am in the area again I would like to visit for dinner.