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    Garden Gate Tea Room

    4.6 (21 reviews)
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    Taco pie and Southwest salad
    Kerry T.

    Garden Gate Tea Room is a hidden gem in Granite City! The owner has such a knack for uniquely decorating all of her spaces and the Tea Room is no exception! It is so cute. I have been coming here for many years, even at their old location. I have always loved their lobster bisque and chicken salad. On my most recent trip, my mom and I tried the spinach and artichoke dip after noticing every single other table had ordered it. Well, let me tell you there is a reason for that. It was freaking amazing! They fry tortilla pieces until they are light, flaky and warm. Oh my! That combined with the perfectly flavored dip was unbelievable! I can see why several folks came in by themselves just to eat this dip. Just get it! My mom got the taco pie and southwest salad. It is her favorite and a very generous portion. I got the chicken salad croissant and southwest salad and both were delicious! I especially loved the dressing for the southwest salad. It was a bit sweet and savory. Check the days and hours and head on over to Garden Gate Tea Room for an amazing meal!

    Quiche options!
    Brittany P.

    Amazing little unexpected place. Adorable decor. Service is always good! Creative little menu, great teas. Make a reservation & double check hours before you go, hours are a bit unusual. Try the chicken pecan quiche!

    High tea
    Barbara K.

    Yay, Living Social! I bought a deal for High Tea for two - and it was incredible! We made our reservations in advance, as required for High Tea (but not required for lunch, or any other visit). When we arrived, they had our table set beautifully with a candlelit lamp, individual teapots, and a beautiful place setting. The teas were brought out first...a basket stuffed with peach, oolong, blackberry, green, tons of different types and brands of teas! It was hard to choose, but they kept filling the tea pot with hot water the whole time, I was able to try many kinds. They brought out two trays of finger foods, which must have equalled lunch for three people....there was quiche, spinach/artichoke and beef cheddar in filo, curry deviled eggs, fruit, chicken salad croissants, and about five more things that were excellent but I didn't know what they were called. There were four of each, which was a lot of great food! There was also a great dessert - strawberry cream parfait in a champagne flute. The staff was so friendly and worked hard to made us feel positively spoiled. The decor was adorable and welcoming. We will definitely go back!

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    The food is delicious food & the best customer service. The ambiance is beautiful - Highly recommend !!

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    Quite a special place for Granite City. If you are driving by, go in and have a seat. It'll have something to interest you I believe!

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    Love this place. Awesome atmosphere and delicious food. A hidden treasure that everyone should find.

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    The lobster bisque and chicken salad are must-tries, and their desserts are the perfect sweet finish.

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    Tea ParTea

    4.5
    (23 reviews)
    9.7 mi
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    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!

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    Window watching hightop
    Chocolate Muffin... decadent and delicious!
    Chocolate Muffin... decadent and delicious!
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    Josephine's Tea Room & Gifts

    Josephine's Tea Room & Gifts

    3.6
    (156 reviews)
    17.6 mi
    $$

    Food wAs very good and the proportions were generous. We sat…read moreunder a ceiling fan, all 4 of us were so cold, and asked if it were possible to turn them off. They graciously complied and when we looked up, HUGE pillows of dust were on top and dustbunnis were hanging from the blates. We were worried that the would just fall on our table and the tables of other patrons. I am sure these fans run 24 hours a day and no one looks at the blades. I called our waitress to my side and wispered the problem. NO REACTION what so ever!!! Wow, as a proprietor I would be grateful if a patron would point out a problem on the QT and let them know that I will take care of this when everyone is gone.

    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

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    Coconut pie
    Special of the day. Roast beef dip sandwich with a Gorgonzola cheese sauce, broccoli cheese soup and a side garden salad.
    Special of the day. Roast beef dip sandwich with a Gorgonzola cheese sauce, broccoli cheese soup and a side garden salad.
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    The Tea Spout

    The Tea Spout

    4.9
    (28 reviews)
    24.9 mi

    The Tea Spout is located in Chesterfield Valley in a small plaza. They share a parking lot with…read moreseveral other businesses. I've driven past them so many times and I finally visited. I was pleasantly surprised with everything. When you walk in, you grab your own menu and you seat yourself. They have high top tables, booths, low tables and a conversation area with comfy furniture. You place your order at the counter and pay ahead. They give you a number to place on your table and they bring your food out. The first thing that impressed me is that the food menu is local and organic. They offer organic coffees, so many teas and tea accessories, herbs. Their cafe menu has many vegan and vegetarian options. The service was friendly and helpful. Our drink order came out almost immediately, and our food came out fairly quickly. I really enjoyed my breakfast bowl that I added avocado. It was quite nourishing and flavorful. I don't know how they cooked the sweet potatoes absolutely perfect. I also ordered a protein cookie to eat later. What absolutely blew me away was my lavender Matcha iced drink. It was the best Matcha I've ever had. They also have an area with various hot sauces and so many flavors of infused, honey. They have various types of sugar, agave and Stevia, but you will not find any Splenda or equal here. So if you are sugar-free and don't like Stevia, bring some from home. I really liked the whole vibe of this place, the food and the beverages. I will definitely be back soon. Please note that they are closed on Sundays and Mondays.

    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.

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    Brewing accessories and tea display
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    Teaspoons Cafe

    Teaspoons Cafe

    4.2
    (163 reviews)
    11.0 mi
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    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.

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    Electronic menus
    Teaspoons Cafe
    Teaspoons Cafe

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    The Woman's Exchange St. Louis

    The Woman's Exchange St. Louis

    4.1
    (35 reviews)
    10.5 mi
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    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

    The Woman's Exchange of St. Louis was established in 1883 as a nonprofit organization founded by…read morewomen to support women facing financial hardships. Women can sell handmade goods and heirloom garments for financial gain. But wait there is more. The Exchange operates the cutest tearoom. The menu features a variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, and specialty plates. Notable items include the Vegetable Sandwich but I made in a wrap, made with spinach, cucumber, avocado, red onion, tomato, and dill Havarti cheese. The organization's mission extends to empowering women through various programs, including an Immigrant Training Program and supporting women's financial independence. Join the mission and stop in for lunch.

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    Our Shop includes artisan items such as clothing and toys for children, cards, and tea towels.
    Our Shop includes artisan items such as clothing and toys for children, cards, and tea towels.
    Dessert  plate for the table
    Dessert plate for the table
    Come visit us at The Woman's Exchange St. Louis, located at 8811-A Ladue Road!

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    Come visit us at The Woman's Exchange St. Louis, located at 8811-A Ladue Road!

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