My friend and I went here to celebrate our birthday's. We even got all dressed up. Be sure to call…read moreand make a reservation. We had a great time. The staff was friendly and helpful. We got a full description of each of the teas in the shop and a little background on how the store experience came about. We also learned a little more about tea. We got to select 2 teas and those were brewed for us and brought out. We got a nice tower of delicious sandwiches, scones and desserts. Everything was delicious! We were stuffed and ended up taking our leftover food and tea to go. This was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. They also have fondue options. You can purchase some of the tea to take home. It's a cute shop with street parking available.

This review is difficult due to the fact that there was a mix-up with reservations made by Yelp and…read morethe establishment unaware of Yelp's reservations. WARNING! Do NOT reserve a table using Yelp at this establishment, as they claimed to have discontinued Yelp reservation services, yet the option still exists to do so. We went on Mother's Day hoping it would be a lovely surprise for my wife and mother of four girls; unfortunately, the establishment had to find a way to squeeze us into their line-up and we ended up sitting at the bar table, which still was a lovely spot to converse. I do think the unplanned reservation caused delays (more than an hour wait) to get our High Tea food items, which were very well prepared and tasty, especially the scones! We picked two teas from the vast assortment available. Unfortunately the tea was ill timed and came after we had finished all our food. Overall, I still gave this establishment 4 stars as the atmosphere and food were great. The service felt slow and under-staffed unfortunately due to the unexpected reservation but kudos to the host for still finding a way to fit us in. Thanks much!

Start with a positive... the tea was perfect. We only found two options today, but they were both…read moregood. Second, maybe they had an off day because they did not realize it was Mothers Day weekend. 30 minute wait, standing at the door to be seated. Plenty of open tables in view of the front door, but the staff was clearly overwhelmed. Two teas and two sandwiches. 1 hour wait for drinks and food to arrive at the table. 90 minutes total from arrival to service. I admit Tea Houses are not "fast food" as there sign reads... However, 90 minutes total get Tea in a Tea House is way beyond reasonable. All in all it was a nice concept, I don't think we will be back. I see photos of Tea Menus in other reviews. If they existed today, they were not offered.

My boss went to grab lunch for everyone. I enjoyed eating the lobster bisque soup ans chicken…read moreceasar wrap. I am unsure what the service is like nor how the ambiance is like, but I do know that this food is delicious and it made me extremely full. I believe everyone had their orders correct and I think the restaurant did their best to accommodate 10+ orders. I definitely would recommend this place for their yummy yummy food!

This is a hard review to write. The things Josephine's did right, were amazing and the things they…read moredid wrong, ruined the entire experience. It had me walking out of there after my lunch saying, "It ain't all that." I lived in the area when Josephine's first opened, so I've heard about it for years and years. I moved away and then moved back about 5 years ago. Again, I kept hearing stories about Josephine's, so I finally decided to check them out. I dined as a single male and I am now wondering if I was discriminated against because I did not have a lady with me. My experience started off nice, I was impressed with the fire pit burning outside as I approached the entrance. Once inside, I was greeted by a hostess. Lucky for me they had a table available, because I did not have a reservation. Reservations are recommended. The ambiance is nice, but it's very dated and could use a serious updating. I also found the tables to be extremely crowded. They all were super close, which made it kinda uncomfortable. However, I understand they want to serve as many guests as possible. I had studied the menu on line and basically knew what I wanted. Once I was seated I decided to have a glass of Pino Grigio. Big mistake. If I had seen the price of a glass, I would have not ordered one. The glass of wine was only $6.99 and it tasted like a cheap wine. Major disappointment. My meal was good, but not up to all the hype they receive. The Lobster Bisque was steakhouse quality and very good. I also enjoyed my 1/2 Club Sandwich. They were not stingy with the three meats, (ham, turkey and bacon) and the winter tomato even gets a thumbs up. My Mystery Pecan Pie was average, but it still satisfied my sweet tooth. The biggest disappointment was the service. I have received better service at greasy spoon. My server was rather gruff. She was always rushing and barely stopped long enough to speak to me. After my food was served, I needed a napkin and as she was passing by, I requested one. She reached over to a rack and tossed a linen napkin back to my table. She then told me they had paper ones, if I preferred them. I declined saying, I preferred the linen. I'll go again, but next time I'll be sure to have a female escort. I hate to say it, but I really believe I was treated differently because I was alone. When: February 17, 2026 Why: Lunch

Josephine's Tea Room & Gifts is still one of my absolute favorite places to spend an afternoon. The…read moredrive to Godfrey is always beautiful, no matter the season, with gorgeous river views, colorful trees, and the kind of scenery that makes for great conversation on the way. One of the things I look forward to most is seeing how Josephine's is decorated for each season and holiday. Their designers are incredibly creative and inspiring. I always make a beeline for the main fireplace mantle to see what masterpieces they've put together. And the best part? Everything they decorate with is available for purchase in the boutiques. Now for the real star of the show: the desserts. Almond Cheesecake, Carrot Cake, Bread Pudding, Strawberry Shortcake, truly the best part of the meal. And the dessert trays don't even show everything; they often have cobblers, cream pies, and additional sweets that satisfy every kind of craving. We usually take two or three home to share with everyone. As for the menu, my go-to is the 1/2 Crystal Bowl Salad, which comes with a bowl of soup and a muffin. Their homemade poppyseed dressing is incredible. Other favorites of mine include the Lobster Bisque, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Chicken Salad Sandwich, Ham Special Sandwich, and of course, the rotating daily specials. Iced Tea and Sweet Tea here is so good, they even give you, your own mini refill carafe which I appreciate greatly. Josephine's is charming, delicious, and always worth the trip.

They offer great gluten-free options! It was such a great experience! my first time coming here, I…read morewas with my cousins. It is wonderful to be able to go to a place and not be too concerned about what to eat.

Absolutely adorable! We visited on a beautiful summer day and were seated outside in their carriage…read morehouse (which can be rented for events.) My mom and I tried their "Sharing and Caring" which is a take on afternoon tea. I loved that it was fully customizable! We picked 3 different full sized sandwiches that were served with one melt in your mouth scone/ creme fraiche, two slivers of cheesecake with strawberries, fresh chocolate chip cookies that were still hot from the oven, and fruit. Needless to say, we left stuffed and rejuvenated

My new happy place. Love, love, love it here! The Tea Spout is beautiful, cozy, and warmly staffed…read moreby a team of terrific people. They offer a huge selection of coffees & teas as well as a fantastic "clean eats" menu - a rare find this far past the city limits. Gluten free? Yes. Dairy free? Yes we can do that too. Everything is prepared fresh to order. Live music on Saturdays. Closed on Sundays & Mondays. Highly recommend!

What a great find in the Chesterfield Valley --…read more The Tea Spout. The space is bright and calming with tons of natural light, a cozy boho feel, and really comfortable seating. Their tea selection is excellent, with flavorful herbal blends that also focus on wellness and immunity, plus mushroom coffees and a few gluten-free sweet treats. My husband loved the avocado toast, and I had the eggs and greens (small), which was surprisingly filling and delicious. Everything comes beautifully topped with fresh microgreens. Groovy music, a cute little kids' area, and a peaceful atmosphere made it an especially relaxing stop on a rainy day. I hear it gets busy on Saturdays, and I can see why -- it's a unique, welcoming spot. I gave it a 4 star because you have to order at the table.

It always bums me when I have to remove a star from a local business. My last three visits to…read moreTeaspoon Cafe have not been what it use to be. However, the people of Edwardsville still love Teaspoons, because it was packed. Things that disappointed me on my last visit that made me decide to take a star away: They are now serving Kaldi's Coffee a STL roaster. I think it is a shame that they are not supporting one of the many local roasters on the Illinois side of the river. Was disappointed that their iced coffee lids were not sip lids. I prefer them, because I am not a fan of straws. I know some people need or prefer straws, but I like the option of not using one. Save the Turtles. Biggest disappointment was my food. I ordered the Breakfast Platter. My scrambled eggs were fluffy and hot and made fresh. They were very good. The English Muffin was also good. It was obvious it was freshly toasted, because the whipped butter spread and melted easily. The disappointments were the bacon and potatoes. Both were cold and tough. It was obvious that both sides were prepared ahead of time. The bacon did have good flavor, but it was chewy and rubbery. My potatoes were on the burnt side of preparation and cold and chewy like the bacon. Damn, when I've ordered this before it was good, not this time. I will at least say, the service and customer service is still good and consistent with what I've had before. Which actually saved them from getting two stars.

LOVE teaspoons. It's such an underrated tea room in the area. Way better prices than the local tea…read morerooms in stl, but not the traditional experience. Every tea I've ever had here has been off the charts. They have caffeine free options, too! The teapot for two is excellent. I am a sucker for a pick two because I like a lil diversity. The ceasar salad is great. Big fan of the teaspoon pesto sandwich. My partner raves about the chicken croissant and always gets a side salad with olive oil. The workers are nice. Its seat yourself with a number and they clear the table when you're finished. Easy place to bring kids. Plenty of options for seating! Personally love the booth option.

Wasn't sure what to expect when I got here since it looked like a clothing store. Lol. If you walk…read morestraight back it'll guide you right into the restaurant. Choose to sit down or grab a bite to go- you will not be disappointed. This cute & posh little joint brings out the amazing flavors of a little cafe. Choose a hot sandwich or a pick 2 or even one of their massive salads! Easily could split that for 2 people. Our waitress was super nice & attentive. I chose to get the grilled cheese with 3 cheeses. I think I customized it because I believe I was only supposed to choose 1. oh well, it was delish. Would be the perfect girls day lunch or dinner! Grab a bite then go shop around a little bit. I can't forget to mention their mission! "The Woman's Exchange is a non for profit dedicated to helping empower women to lead financially stable, productive lives"

I've been aware of this place for many years, but had never been there. I went to a bridal shower…read morethere and now I want to go back, but it probably won't be mid-morning on a Saturday! There's a restaurant in the same strip of shops that is popular for breakfast. The parking lot was full and people were blocking the sidewalk while they were outside waiting for a table. I finally found a parking spot (after someone pulled out) and made my way to The Woman's Exchange. The shop looks like there are some really cute things in there! I had to leave right after the shower, so I didn't have time to shop. I definitely want to go back and look around. The restaurant (and shower area), is at the back of the store. It isn't closed off to the store. It's not huge - I don't know how many they can seat. I don't know what it normally looks like back there, but the hostesses had set it up nicely for the shower area - it was really cute. Servers walked around offering to get us beverages while we all chatted before we sat down to lunch. Once seated, we had our orders taken. I got the salad (sans egg) and it was delicious! And huge - I couldn't finish it! When we were finished, a plate of assorted sweets were taken to each table. I had the coconut cake and it was good - and just a few bites which was the perfect size. Everything was really nice and I'm looking forward to going bac