Great place to shop for vintage treasures helpful staff beautiful tearoom wonderful general store and tearoom read more

Ryan, the proprietor, was incredibly rude to my wife. We will never give this place our business again, nor will we ever recommend it to our friends or family. His attitude makes the spiel on the website about fostering a community in Lutz seem completely inauthentic. read more

Lutz Whistle Stop Depot has been around for some time at least just over 10 years. I'm sure more. They have new owners. Now they bring in local vendors to fill their shelves with all kinds of great stuff. Diff antiques, art, jewelry, house wares. You name it They have a newer garden center outside with great plants and flowers. Also the tea shop that has always been there is so pretty with an expanded patio and picturesque pond view with flowers. Everything is quite lovely here and the people who work here are so friendly and welcoming. They have a spring soirée on Saturday April 26 from 5-9 PM. I'm sure it will be a stunning and beautiful event. read more

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Was passing by yesterday and decided to check it out. Lived in Lutz for over 30 years and hadn't checked it out in a while. I was so pleasantly surprised at how nice it was laid out and all they have to offer. The Depot has lovely rooms of collectibles, something for everyone. I love glassware and found some very nice antique pitchers. I went through and exited to a beautiful open area that features a tea room overlooking a lake, a flower garden and a general store. There are new owners and they have worked very hard to bring back nostalgic Lutz. They are even having a fund raiser BBQ coming June 21st. The staff are friendly and welcoming. If you are looking for a unique gift or a lovely tea event, check it out! read more

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We have lived in the area for over 5 years! How I am only now coming across this quaint, little shop, is shocking me. I usually come across these type of stores ASAP. The place looks small from the outside. The first time you are walking in, you aren't sure what to expect. When you walk in, it's room after room of trinkets and decorations. So many different finds in the store. Perfect for gifts. Multiple vendors are shelved there. You don't find the same item twice. Unless you get lucky, from what I'm told. The staff is extremely welcoming and readily available to help you if there are any questions. I went on Saturday. They had a 20% off sale. Even if there had not been a sale, the prices are fair enough, that I would have bought my items anyway. I recommend going at least one time if you happen to drive by. read more

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Very nice place to go and shop for different things. All the staff there are wonderful. I highly recommend their stuffed green olives. Delicious. read more

We love this shop! Unique items, reasonable prices and the store set up is impressive.

Great service and a huge selection of antiques and Christmas decor! Prices were reasonable and so many cute things!

This was the first time I have ever stepped foot in this little antique gem! What a find! Lovely Christmas items. Beautiful items throughout all the rooms of the shop... it just kept going and going. Then onto the back porch with vintage doors and tools and patio furniture for sale. Then it leads into the garden with wonderful array of flowers. Beyond the garden is the general store with all of the homemade lotions, candles, soaps, jellies, jams, pickles, then a tea room in the back of the lot that was full with customers who had made reservations for tea with their friends and family. Such a wonderful find. All of the staff were extremely friendly. I purchased two items I couldn't pass up and she gave me a bit of a holiday discount. So I left very happy with my purchase. Stop in you will be glad you did. This place has something for everyone. read more

So much to find here- unique gifts, antiques, & plants. Plus you can have lunch in the tea room!

Amazing spaces...& I DO mean SPACES! Indoors & out you will find everything from antiques to unique plants & even an adorable tearoom which is both an indoor or outdoor venue as well that can be for an intimate tea or larger events like baby showers & birthday gatherings! read more

This shop offers everything that you could possibly think of. You will find things that you never thought you needed! You will want to set aside some time to browse through all of the rooms, the general store and outside. The staff is unbelievably friendly. There is nothing that they won't help you with and a smile. Take the time to stop in. You'll love it! read more

There were many different items to choose from, it has several different vendors and each one is unique. People were so friendly and helpful. read more

I really really wanted to give this place five stars. It has all the bones and potential to be amazing. Ms. Laurie was delightful and friendly. The lady that brought our treats was sweet as well. It was Ms. Anna that soured our experience. And now I wish I could give negative stars. After initially being helpful in removing a wasp that was crawling on my toddler's head Ms. Anna was short tempered and yelled and hollered at our kids even though they were polite and kept their hands to themselves and were marveling at all the pretty flowers and trinkets in the outdoor space. She yelled at the girls when they were going to the bathroom together (they went together because the light in the bathroom was burnt and they were scared to go alone) so they were going to wait for each other at the bathroom. She yelled that she didn't want them walking around. We explained the situation so she snapped "fine two by two then" weird but we let it slide and told our girls to go in pairs. After we finished our brunch my friend took the girls to walk around and look at plants and flowers. Anna then yelled at the girls to not touch anything, In the presence of their mom. We began packing our leftovers and I was chatting with Ms. Laurie and then she said she had to talk to Anna because they're closing soon. Anna continued to be strange. While she thanked us for coming, a minute later as I was showing my friend the beautiful herb garden she yelled at me, A grown woman, At the top of her lungs to STOP TOUCHING, so I raised my voice so she could hear me over her own roaring and said I am demonstrating how basil and mint grows to my friend. I haven't touched nor damaged her plants. To that she rubbed her face and said oh or sorry. She then went around to where my friends' 4 year old was standing patiently waiting for her mama and screams GO TO YOUR MOTHER STOP TOUCHING like a madwoman. At that point I couldn't stay silent. I responded with apologizing to my friend's daughter loudly so that Anna could hear: "adults should NEVER yell at kids". And then I told Anna loudly "DO NOT YELL AT CHILDREN, she was waiting for her mama patiently and politely. You had no right to yell" as we were leaving. My friend also told Anna she shouldn't yell at her kids and that it wasn't okay. We didn't wait to hear what she had to say. She blabbed something back but we just walked away from Crazy old lady. But shame on Anna and shame on the lady in the hat that works there for not stopping the verbal abuse from happening. She saw how horrible Anna was being to the kids and did nothing to stop her or let her walk away. -Pros: Pretty location Delicious tea Delicious chicken salad croissant sandwiches Delicious cucumber sandwiches Ms. Laurie was sweet -Cons: *Not enough food (like a slice of each per person for the adult meal) (the only reason we had enough to eat because our friends didn't come so we asked for their boxed meal to be served. So we were able to fill up on the few extras that were packed) *Only two pots of tea and you can only choose two (which is actually three because they gave us two pots of herbal tea and one of black and added pot of pink lemonade) *The pink lemonade has a goat-y smell and aftertaste *The kids amounts were measly and barely anything to provide sustenance. *Anna (her presence, her attitude, her aggression, her verbal abuse of children and adults) *More fans were needed to enjoy the outdoor space. One big floor fan and one skinny one next to each other barely made a breeze. *the place claimed to be "fully booked" but it was just us outdoors and one table indoors. *they don't have an ice maker/machine. So it was so silly that we couldn't even have ice cold drinks. Like maybe one or two trays of those refillable ice trays were given out and that's it. It's HOT y'all A big part of me feels like perhaps miss Anna is just a grumpy old lady that doesn't want to deal with customers. (It doesn't excuse her behavior one iota but it sure does explain it) If that's the case then I recommend she remove herself from the customer service industry, because if you don't have the generosity of spirit to be kind to children and adults, you need to get out of the hospitality industry for sure." read more

Lutz Whistle Stop Depot - Antiques Near Me - Lutz, Florida

The tea room lunch foods are always excellent and very friendly and courteous servers. I could spend hours going through the several rooms of the antique store. Charming. The Gift shop has a plethora of items new and old. Always courteous and friendly help there also. Plants available in their garden area are well taken care of and at Christmas had some beautiful Light Pink Princettia® Poinsettias. Unfortunately when I went back to try to get one they were all sold. I won't hesitate this coming Christmas time. All areas of Deb's Whistle Stop are wonderful. read more

Fascinating multi building antique business owned by one family-- no other dealers have merchandise here. It was quite impressive, but I found prices to be quite high. The polite, friendly woman inside the main building told me that she'd "work with" me on furniture prices, if I found anything that interested me. This business also offers delivery, even 25+ miles away to my residence. But, I didn't find the piece I've been seeking. And, regardless, the furniture prices were far too high for her to drop them enough to motivate me to buy. Other than vintage home decor items, lots of furniture, & glassware, etc, you can buy potted plants, general food items such as candy, jams, & jellies, as well as craft paints. There's even a cafe in the back once you exit the main building (filled w/ antiques) and walk across the courtyard. The cafe is open Wednesday thru Sunday for brunch/lunch. I was told the food is excellent. If you're in the area, you'll want to stop in to check out the main house, the back patio, & all the buildings in the back. Lots of history housed here! VERY impressive w/ regard to quantity & selection. read more

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Stopped here to see what they had. Wish we had been able to spend more time! Each room was different.... the tea room looked inviting & fun. The antiques brought back memories of our grandmothers. Will visit again next year when we com back! read more

Lutz Whistle Stop Depot - Great place to stop - Antiques Near Me - Lutz, Florida

Beautiful country antique store! Lots of inventory here. Tables, pictures and home decor. Dressers and side boards. The whole place is enjoyable from the start with the wooden porch and rocking chairs very picturesque and Country vibe. The owner is very nice and welcoming! Don't miss the back garden center with more antique planters and real plants to purchase there's also a little "general store" with local made soaps and jelly! Just a delightful experience! read more

Lutz Whistle Stop Depot - The tea room in the back garden area - Antiques Near Me - Lutz, Florida

I just found this little Gem last Saturday. I had High Tea with four other ladies for my daughter's birthday. I talked with Anna on the phone and she was able to meet and exceed my expectations. Shirley our server was polite, informative about the tea's, and a delight to be around as she came outside to photograph our group. In short, the food delectable. The staff divine. The atmosphere and decor delightful. There are also other antique shops and a general store with food, plants and just about something for everyone. Thank you Anna ans Shirley for a great day. read more

Check out Deb's place with an old fashion feel. Products inside range from old fashion bottles to pop star dolls! Cute little collectibles! With a beautiful little garden in the back that make Monarch butterflies happy! read more

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I have been looking for some special pieces for my place. Remembering this​ antique shop off of Florida ave in Lutz. Well, the name of the place has changed. Also, the cost of these antiques is​ pricy vs other antique places I have been. It is a very eclectic place with a variety of different items for sale. There are​ old and new items. This is a good place to wander​ around and just enjoy what is present. Just watch your footing as there are a lot of uneven floors. It is a good place to go through the rooms just once. On this visit,​ I did not purchase anything. But, I will keep this store in mind as I move forward. read more

Lutz Whistle Stop Depot - Antiques Near Me - Lutz, Florida

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If you love dated or refurbished antiques of all kinds this is the place for you. Deb does an amazing job with retouching furniture and making them look wonderful. The whole place feels homey and as if it's been there for years. The best part about this place is the homemade candles and soap! Seriously, especially their candles! It's no joke how much better they are than store bought/name brand candles. They will make your whole home smell AMAZING and they have so many scents! read more

Great place and really nice people. I took my dog, and they were very dog friendly and even walked my dog while I looked in the store. We definitely go back again! read more

Absolutely love Deb's store. Fantastic, unique and hand chosen items. Looking for a stylish one of a kind item or gift. She has it.

Super cute place and lots to look at! If you're really interested in fine china, refurnished antiques, and gardening, this would be a cool place to check out. There's also a little general store in the back that sells jelly, candles, lotion, old school candies, etc. Anyways, I definitely recommend this place. Employees were very friendly! read more

Great place to wander around and reminisce. The ladies here are delightful too. It certainly brings back a lot of memories and stirs the creative juices. read more

What happened to the actual nursery and garden shop? I guess I'm kind of confused about what the back section of this store is now. There used to be a lady there named Helen that had exceptional knowledge of gardening and plants and I enjoyed buying plants there. Was there last week for the first time in over a year and there were only a few herbs for sale, most of which were dead. And what happened to the BBQ stand? Seems like the back section is a confusing hodgepodge and doesn't really know what it wants to be. Now a tea house? Hmmm..... read more

A MUST VISIT for anyone living in the Tampa, Lutz, Land O Lakes area. I've been shopping there since 2010. In addition to being a great place to find gifts, Deb has provided furniture for three bedrooms in my house, my house living room, my condo living room and now my tea room. This is a good feeling locally owned business that is sure to have "that special thing" you've been searching for! read more

Going to Deb's Whistle Stop is like going on a treasure hunt every time you visit. Deb and her Husband David have created a magnificent place full of antique furniture, collectibles, and treasures. I found Deb's when I first bought my house in Lutz. I was looking for outdoor furniture and was very perplexed by how much outdoor furniture cost. When I went in, I shared with Deb what I was looking for and she walked me to the back of her shop and there it was, the perfect furniture set AND it was amazingly affordable. Since then, if I need anything for my home, I always check Deb's Whistle Stop Depot first. If she doesn't have it in stock I PROMISE you she will find what you're looking for and offer it to you at the best price in town. read more

Deb's is the kind of place where you enter the front door as a customer and leave as a friend. I have been shopping at Deb's Whistle Stop Depot for eight years. I always find what I need there from furniture to dishes to wonderful gifts. The things I find at Deb's are one of a kind treasures. I have learned that if I like something I should not leave the store without it. It may not be there tomorrow! Deb is one of the most likeable ladies I know. If you are in Lutz don't miss shopping at Deb's. read more

This is a great antique shop and it is expanding. As of 1st weekend in February there will be a country store also. A plant shop. A bar bque shop and more. i can't wait for all this to unfold read more