I feel cozy, warm, and open when I'm here. Good vibes for sure. The avocado toast with balsamic and poached egg is so so good.

I worked with Dylan, Kasia, and Jeannie to set up and run multiple virtual tea tastings for employees at my company. The whole team was lovely and really thoughtful. The prices are very fair and you can get a discount on future tea purchases. My employees loved it! read more

Quaint, social, specializes in tea along with fellowship! The women were warm welcoming and eager to make the experience one to remember read more

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Decided to try this venue for a birthday celebration with a group of people, and made reservations in advance based on several recommendations. Unfortunately, they had a private event going on, so a decent size table in a space that would make sense for us was not available. They crammed us into a tiny table in the main dining area by the front door, which meant every time the door opened, we were welcomed with a gust of cold wind. This led to me having to eat with my coat on, so the experience was not as expected. If I had known in advance that the room to the side was booked or that we would be on top of the front door, I would not have made a reservation and selected a different venue. Was not aware that this was counter service only and that the food will come to you once prepared. It was somewhat disjointed and confusing, some of our tables had to wait in line, and those that ordered last got their food first. It took a good amount of time for all of us to get our food. Not sure why it is set up this way, it doesn't make sense. I was also told we had to bus our own place settings and silverware. For what they are charging and tips expected, that should be included. The food was decent, but nothing outstanding. The Open Door Tea salad I was given looked nothing like the photos on their website. It was primarily lettuce, with very little else, the butternut squash was dried out and the pieces were very small, with no taste. I had to get extra dressing because what the bowl of lettuce they gave me was very dry. The desserts were priced very high for the quality and serving size. I am not sure that I would try again, but if so, I would make sure it is not in the winter unless I was bundled up warmly. read more

Beautiful tea service, absolutely drool worthy vegan baked goods and delicious tea lattes. The atmosphere is a step back in time with comfortable antique chairs and tables. read more

Open Door Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

Such a lovely spot that is so nicely adorned, welcoming, and cozy. The teas and coffees are excellent and the deserts are scrumptious. This is such an enjoyable and relaxing space and the staff are outstanding and so accommodating. Thanks! read more

This is a very beautiful and well organized tea shop in CT. Well my words aren't enough as everything cannot be soo perfect the service is great, the interiors the sayings on the wall are great, food was great. It deserve a 5-star rating. This is good for anyone who is looking for a peaceful calm environment to study. read more

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I've visited Stratford two weekends in the past month. I started off every morning by visiting this gem of a cafe. Masala Chai latte was made fresh, tasted amazing, and looked stunning. The mocha was something special with dark chocolate flavors. The espresso itself was of a high quality. The baristas were so sweet and personable which created a nice calm and embracing atmosphere. read more

I ordered the breakfast bowl to go and it was literally the saddest meal I've ever had. No flavor barely any greens and like two pieces of veggie very disappointing. Definitely was not worth 12 dollars what a rip off. First and last time there. I gave two stars for the decor. read more

Ordered a Nutty Goat salad to-go. Had to pick through it and throw 2/3 of it away because some of the greens were going bad and bits of slimy ones were covering the rest. read more

I love a good tea from Open Door! I also really enjoy their salads and their scones! The staff there is very friendly.

I love Open Door Tea!! Nice ambiance, great tea selection. I always enjoy their teas, scones, salads and soups. Just a wonderful place...I highly recommend. read more

Great spot to meet friends for lunch. I love their quiche with side salad--pair with an iced tea and I am a happy woman. They also have wonderful baked goods including several gluten free options. The (not gluten free) carrot cake is soooo good!! read more

We had such a wonderful experience with Kasia and Dylan - they hosted a private virtual tea tasting as part of our company sales conference and the tasting was easily the highlight of the entire event. Dylan was easy to work with and super communicative as we set up the entire event, from gathering mailing addresses, to shipping, to figuring out the types of teas and packages we should put together, and answering every question in between. The event itself was hosted by Kasia, and wow, her knowledge of the teas and the blends and their health benefits was incredible. She talked about the science and composition of the teas, the best time to drink different blends, and how different blends can help heal. She was warm and friendly and the whole experience was amazing. We had about 20 people, and each person received 3 samples of tea plus a steel infuser for brewing. We had folks all across the US, Hawaii, and the UK, and everything got delivered timely and well packaged. With the pandemic, we normally would have had everyone fly out to our corporate office, so finding something virtual and fun to do originally posed a challenge, but I am so glad I came across Open Door Tea! read more

The food was very good but the service was absolutely awful! Had to clean our own table. Asked for a spoon to stir tea (IT'S A TEA HOUSE!) and was told in a nasty tone that they were in the middle of a rush and I was handed a fork! Got my meal 15 minutes before my dining companion did and then they brought the wrong meal for her. Only one person apologized. Everyone else was harried and annoyed. There seemed to be plenty of staff so not sure what was going on today. Believe in giving second chances so I will probably go back but not anytime soon. read more

Great food and tea in a cute cozy atmosphere. All of the staff are super sweet as well!

Open Door Tea is a hidden gem. My wife and I absolutely loved the tea, food and overall atmosphere. I felt like I was in a cozy cafe in the south of France. read more

Open Door Tea - Open Door Tea is a hidden gem. My wife and I absolutely loved the tea, food and atmosphere. - Tea Rooms Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

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The ambience in this place is so amazing. The decor is so cozy and the options for tea are very numerous. A great place for a tea date or to curl up with a good book. The staff is really sweet too, they have seated yoga once a week too. I had a pressed juice with an spinach egg quiche when I visited both were really good. I recommend visiting at least once. read more

Food choices for everyone! The vegan items are delicious! Barbara is the best when it comes to knowing tea! I LOVE my Open Door Tea Room stainless beverage container! read more

I was very happy to find that this place was as 5-star as I gathered from the reviews. We were coming back from another place in Stratford and wanted a drink/snack and Open Door Tea was on the way. Parking was easy right outside. They have a TON of tea varieties in addition to coffee. Like other reviews said, the staff was pretty knowledgeable. I was trying to decide between a strawberry flavor and a grapefruit but only the latter had caffeine so that narrowed it down. I also had a stuffed pepper (with lentils, chick peas, rice etc). which was delicious. My husband asked for 'whatever tea is the strongest' and he had a mix with some cocoa nibs and other nice flavors in addition to a caprese-type wrap which he said was good. You order at the counter and they bring the tea/food over to your table. What I thought was very cute is they don't just pour the tea into cups but rather they bring you super adorable personal-sized french presses with the tea brewing inside along with little hourglass timers to count down how long your tea has to steep. Clean cups are waiting at every table so we could sit wherever we wanted. The tea was really good, fresh, and flavorful. I loved the grapefruit flavor and the food was good too. I don't come to Stratford often but I'd easily recommend this place to friends who want to try some new tea flavors and check out a cute tea house (the kind with the tables and mismatched chairs and whatnot). Good warm stuff on a cold, icky day! read more

For tea lovers, I'm sure this spot is not to be missed. My kids weren't huge fans of the flavors of the desserts but the adults were pleased. Very well themed and the decor was really fun and well done. read more

Quaint little teahouse. Fantastic selection of teas, beautiful English bone china. Delightful accompanying cakes, very friendly service. Wonderfully calm ambiance and friendly service. Tony M. read more

I had lunch with a friend of mine at the Open Door Tea and we both enjoyed it immensely. We were quickly offered some tea but I refused because I don't tolerate caffeine. The young woman behind the counter offered me decaf iced tea and then brewed me a fresh cup. We both had a vegetarian sandwich made with hummus, nuts, seeds, Tomatoes, and avocado. It was not only delicious, but it was beautiful as well. The restaurant is very quaint, Comfortable, and very clean. Even the restroom was decorated with beautiful tea cups and saucers. read more

Open Door Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

Have not been back to Stratford for awhile and was so pleased to see that Open Door was still there! Great atmosphere, lovely owners and great food! Perfect lunch spot and again, everything we had was so tasty, especially Mama's Love . Good luck to this great establishment. Give it a try!!!! read more

I highly recommend their custom virtual tea tasting! I booked a session for 5 for a team building event at my company, and everyone at Open Door was very pleasant to work with, from curating a custom tea and chocolate pairing, to the wide breadth of knowledge shared during the tasting session. Every tea we received was well packaged, and seemed very fresh. I also really appreciated how the hosts emphasized that there's no "right" way to drink and brew tea, and it's up to individual taste. This made the overall environment feel much more safe and welcoming. I hope I'll be able to visit in person if I'm ever in CT! read more

Wild blueberry scone and chocolate cheesecake with a coffee latte. Very delicious. Cute, tranquil cafe/tea house near home. Will be sure to come more often. read more

My boyfriend took me to Open Door Tea for brunch a few weeks ago and I fell in love. I ate a sweet potato special with goat cheese, a cranberry orange scone, and tulsi rose tea with a bit of honey. Definitely would recommend checking them out! read more

Open Door Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

First time visiting this beautiful quaint eatery... so many teas to choose from! They serve a limited breakfast (mainly quiche) & lunch menu with daily specials. I ordered the Salmon Avocado Toast & hubby just avocado toast. Very gourmet and delicious!! What a refreshing idea...a perfect blend of New England home charm with modern healthy, clean & fresh food! If you like a relaxing ambience as you eat delicious food come visit this place! read more

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Absolutely adore this tea shop. We just had a fabulous lunch there on Mother's Day and from the tea to dessert it was delicious. There home made carrot cake is to die for abs that's saying a lot as I have baked carrot cake for over 30 years. It is our new favorite spot! read more

Good food, various options such as gluten free and vegan which is great, a little pricey, especially the baked good. the staff is friendly, service is just slow so if you're in a rush, come back when you have time to sit and relax! Nice atmosphere. So, lately when I've been here, staff has not been quite as friendly. There's a young girl that can never seem to get the order right and is defensive / arrogant when you inform her. Also, the workers seem to be annoyed with one another at times. It makes customers uncomfortable..... I hope they could get back into the swing of things. Overall, they need to improve their "customer service" or its going to start putting people off and I would hate to see that happen. read more

Has a wonderful atmosphere to it, and lovely tea and snacks. Definitely recommend to check out this little gem!

Review is specifically for 2 takeout experiences. Decor- cute. Exactly what you expect for a tea room. Service- this is counter/register only. Both times the staff were friendly and great. They made basic small talk and were welcoming to all that came in. Food- my first visit I ordered the pear muffin. It was delightful. I brought it to my daughters soccer game and was openly telling others that they must get one. 2nd time- ordered same muffin with a completely different experience. It was dry and tastes stale. Maybe I got a day or 2 old one but it was nothing like the first. I was extremely disappointed. I have since not gone back. :/ read more

I have only been there twice, but I plan on going a lot more. Their teas are excellent, and their veggie quiche was out of this world. I also had their vegan oatmeal cookie, which was also delicious. It's a very quaint spot; perfect to do some of my artwork and just relax. The atmosphere is very welcoming, and I love the decor/interior design aesthetics. Overall, I really enjoy Open Door Tea. read more

Open Door Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

This place is very lovely and relaxing. I went here on a whim and I could of stayed all day ordering little cakes and cappuccinos. The dishes were beautiful! Everyone was so nice there was soft Bridgerton type music playing in the background. The demographic of customers was so diverse. Very nice. All it was missing was a golden retriever wearing a little bow. Come here, stay awhile. Wear something cozy read more

The BEST tea room in Connecticut! The owner is very nice, nice selection of deserts, quiche, sandwiches, soup of the day, gluten free and vegetarian options. Lovely atmosphere with quaint table settings, each with a unique tea cup! I would definitely go back and I highly recommend this gem of a restaurant. read more

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Went in today. Place was relatively empty, so we got to pick where to sit. We sat by the window which was awesome! We ordered two tea pots, which were both delicious. Had the Raspberry Cheesecake and the Veggie Sandwich - both were AMAZING (and the Veggie Sandwich was really surprising - in a good way! Really rich and full of flavor). Service was also delightful and friendly :) Will definitely come back when driving through, and will definitely recommend to others :) read more

Second time is the charm! It helps to go with a small group. There were 5 of us and we had no problem getting in on a sunny Memorial Day weekend (Saturday). Food, as always, delightful, and I had the tea of the day, wild strawberry (loved it). The mini cheesecake was the best cheesecake I ever had. Thank you for the lovely time. read more

Open Door Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

Staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Great selection of teas and food. In my opinion, this is the jewel of Paradise Green.

Very cute! Counter service mostly. Food is good, lots of options, including vegan. Nice place to meet up with friends and catch up. read more

Open Door Tea - Chai latte, vegan matcha chocolate cake, tea and chicken wrap - Tea Rooms Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

Great little breakfast room. I love their broccoli quiche. They also have lunch items. Cozy spot with antique furnishings.