I've only had breakfast here, but loved it. The lavender tea was delicious, and the scones probably the best I've had anywhere. The coffee was strong, just the way I like it. My partner had the cinnamon rolls, and loved, loved, loved them. Altogether, very good. Staff is very friendly and helpful. read more

The best experience ever! Great food, great environment and I'll be back for sure! The courses were small but I was so full I had trouble getting through the 6th course. Each course was separated perfectly and the explanations of the dishes, as well as suggested wine pairings made the experience superb! read more

Talula's Table - New American Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Came here for their table dinner, thanks to my eager sister who made the reservation one year in advance. And so happy she did! The menu was a beautiful tribute to winter's greatest ingredients. They were also super accommodating for one of our guests who is a vegetarian. The service was wonderful throughout the entire experience- from the initial emails through the dessert course. The price reflects the attention to detail, the appreciation for sourcing locally, and the intimate dining experience. So to me, it's worth it over and over again (from a price perspective). Kudos to the chef, who clearly knows what he's doing! read more

We tried the restaurant week shrimp with grits, which came with a salad, cornbread and bourbon banana pudding. Our shrimp unfortunately was extremely tough from being over cooked, and had a sour taste not sure if they were cooked in a citrus or not but it did no go well with the meal. The grits and sauce were good though. The cornbread was ok sweet with hint of herbs, thyme really stood out. The salad tasted good. The bourbon banana pudding was bland and we also tried the Mac and cheese which was dry and lacking flavor. Very disappointing and we had high hopes. :(. On a happy note The staff were all so friendly! read more

YES! A wonderful gem in my hometown. I love stopping by for pastries, salads and sandwiches. Still thinking about that cinnamon swirl scone I had two years ago... I haven't seen it in the shop since :( read more

Talula's Table - Delicious vanilla and strawberry macarons yesterday! so sponge-y! - New American Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

What a unique and wonderful experience this was! My friends and I had been talking about Talula's Table for months and it was kind of one of those "we will never get a reservation" type of places. Well, one Saturday morning in July I decided to try my luck and gave them a call to ask for a reservation for 4. To my surprise there was a July reservation (which we couldn't make due to short notice), and an August reservation that I immediately hopped on. It was my lucky day! So, those of you who are curious, give it a shot, you might get lucky like I did! The day of our reservation finally arrived. We drove into Kennett Square close to 7pm, and found that it was moderately busy, but there were random street parking. We were able to find a spot about a block away, which we didn't mind because the area was beautiful. Upon our arrival we were greeted by one of the hostess ladies who asked us to have a seat in the incredibly adorable lounge area while the rest of the party arrived. The place definitely has a very homey welcoming vibe. Once our party arrived the small bites began. They had collected our wines (BYOB) and frequently made rounds to refill our glasses. So, at this point in our meal I felt like this may have been a mistake. The small bites were super tasty but SO tiny, and we were STARVING---BUT---then we were walked to the kitchen, where we sat down for the Chef's Table experience. If you are lucky enough to sit at the Chef's table, be prepared to watch these chefs bust their bums while creating beautiful courses that will leave you feeling very satisfied, yet uncomfortably full by the time you leave. Everything was unlike anything I've ordered anywhere else, delicious, and beautifully presented--especially the breads, so many fresh breads. Once the last course was served, our handwritten check was brought out to us in a cute basket of tasty complimentary muffins. After the check was paid, we found ourselves waddling out of the restaurant. Pretty pricey, but SOOOO worth it. read more

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One of the best places I've been in Kennett. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about their products

Great place to have quick breakfast and buy great local treats! I definitely recommend the lavender tea latte. Always have it! It's very cozy and the staff is friendly, it's kind silly but I feel whatever you pick to eat it's gonna be healthy. read more

Great atmosphere. Great coffee and tea. Loved my quick visit here. Would love to go back when the indoor seating is available but happily grabbed my coffee to go today. They also have a great pastry and bakery selection. The staff was great and everyone was wearing masks! read more

The food is often delicious but the space is getting very tired and appears dirty. They should consider washing the seat cushions and pillow covers and wiping down the front door once in a while. The staff on the counter is rude and very impatient. Why put someone on the counter that clearly hates people? I've been turned off by the counter help on several occasions. Many other up and coming establishments recognize the value of making customers feel welcome. You're slipping Talula's... read more

We sat in the kitchen for our meal which was an awesome experience to watch behind the scenes. The meal was amazing and I was stuffed. The bread basket is to die for. We also got the take home chicken pot pie last year around valentines die which was very delicious. I can't wait to go back. read more

Insouciant noodling around in the backwoods where West Chester & Kennett Square rub elbows can instantly turn serious: If I venture into a 5 mile radius of Talula's Table, an odd sensation comes over me....my taste buds begin to prick and dance, a rumble burgeons in the shadowy depths of my belly....and that odd sensation swiftly escalates into a burning, inexorable desire to consume a baked good from Talula's and wash it down with a steaming cuppa one of their specialty coffee drinks. Talula's scones are like manna from heaven; their croissants, flakin' fantastic. In fact, they're probably the best I've had outside of France. Every other morsel I've ever tasted from this bastion of culinary excellence is just as toothsome as the next, and I've yet to even experience the famed farmhouse table dinner (Don't know if I'll ever be sufficiently well coined for THAT indulgence. Brekkie alone leaves my pockets a lil' lighter than I would like). The coffee counter is manned mostly by uncouth youths, tousled gamins whose very presence threatens to curdle all the farm-fresh milk in the place. I don't like them; they don't like anybody. However, the girls who work there are genial creatures, especially the one smiling cherub whose name I never seem to catch, but at least everyone knows how to make a top-notch beverage. Although I rarely stray from my boring ol' cafe au lait (which is more delicious here than at most cafes), the specialty coffee drinks they serve up are difficult to resist. The latest seasonal entry I've fallen in love with is the 'Vermonter', a latte with a shot of maple syrup, which doesn't taste at all taste like diabetes. I highly recommend Talula's for a cosy, exceedingly scrumptious breakfast-and-coffee stop, and some day hope to be able to sing the praises of the bounty laid on the Table. read more

Solid lunch spot - We thoroughly enjoyed the fried chicken, jambalaya, ratatouille, and mushroom goat cheese tart. Throw in a diet Coke (damn those greedy capitalist corporations!!!), and the total damages: $40.23. That being said, I still don't understand the whole "farm to table" phenomenon. Hipsters and hippies alike seem to love it, though for the most part, both demographics really can't seem to afford it (or hold down a steady job for that matter). Since I have the IQ of Forrest Gump, "farm to table" basically translates to "I'm either too busy or lazy - or in my case all the above - to grow my own vegetables and cook them, so I will pay some stranger with very dirty hands a hefty premium to grow, harvest, and cook my vegetables." Ditto with my consumption of meats...I really can't tell the difference if the steak I'm eating was free-roaming, grass-fed, massaged daily, stress-free, etc. Sadly my palate is that unsophisticated. We read online that a dinner reservation has to be booked a solid year in advance? Yes, you read that correctly...a solid one year in advance! I can only assume that dinner comes with a new Tesla Model S. read more

Talulas = Incredible dining experience. Get on the wait list or check the website for cancellations. The food is outstanding, the servers are knowledgeable and so down-to-earth cool. The chefs use plenty of local ingredients (for example, mushrooms from Kennett and cheese from the farm down the road). The experience feels like 5-star dining in a friend's home. The suggested wine pairings from Moore bros never fail to impress and, furthermore, I can't say enough good things about the helpfulness of the folks who work at Moore bros. I appreciate the Talulas/Moore bros collaboration. read more

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3.35 stars. This is a review for the Talula's Table store. It is nicely stocked with foodie snacks, crackers, preserves, and breads, including a delicious soft pretzel finished with butter, sea salt, and fennel. The cheese selection is also diverse, with local goat cheeses, offerings from Cowgirl Creamery and Rogue River, and a number of French purveyors. The housemade salamis are flavorful, but I found the amount of marbling unfortunate, as each bite oozed with knobs of fat that seemed excessive. But, Talula's nutella spread shone with the flavor of hazelnuts, its Callebaut and cream base perfectly thick and rich. However, there is little in the store that can't be found elsewhere, and most everything is dramatically overpriced. Each item I considered purchasing had a couple of extra dollars tacked on, so that I left the shop with two soft pretzels, a jar of Talula's nutella, and a half pound of local Shellback goat cheese for $35. Perhaps I am spoiled by other shops that do not have the additional costs of a small store in a rural setting, but marking up Cabot Clothbound cheddar to $30 per pound is absurd. Please rethink your ways, Talula. read more

I called on May 8th, 2013 and managed to snagged the reservation for May 8th, 2014. The Farm Table experience is usually a 12 month wait but it is so worth the time, experience, quality, ambience and service provided to you and your guests. My reservation fell 4 days after my Birthday so this turned out to be my bday dinner. It was such a beautiful experience to have my friends and family to experience something like this. It was an 8 course meal, plus three appetizers at the beggining, then 2 extra desserts at the end. It's BYOB so bring lots of amazing wine to pair with each dishes, the staff decide which one you brought could compliment the dish or you could follow their suggestions. This place is cash only so bring plenty of it, it's roughly $150 per person, tax and tip included. You definitely leave this place full but I feel that the main course, in our case was the steak, it could have been a bigger portion because almost every dish was pretty small in terms of portion. read more

Talula's Table's chef's tasting is by for the best 1 year in advance reserved meal I have ever had. Well take that back, it's the only one. Yeah that's right. This magnificent 8 course chef's tasting at Talula's, needs to be reserved about 1 year in advance. And trust me this is true and well worth it! From the former owners of Django in the city, Talula's was an experience that I can still remember because it was so damn good, even though it was a couple months ago. Location-wise it's a hike from CC, but it's well worth it. The concept is basically of a gourmet market. They have lots of local products, they make their own pastries, breads, etc. They have cooking classes, cater events, and have a private chef's tasting dinner. My family was lucky enough to snag a reservation in the spring. Our meal consisted of: 1. Egg custard with maine jonah crab, cardamom scented parsnip, crispy shallots 2. Country pork, with caramelized fennel bacon 3. Mushroom risotto with balsamic pinenuts and greens 4. Farm lamb with wildflower honey french lentils 5. Hand rolled rigatoni, farci aged asiago burgundy snails, with toasted garlic parsley emulsion 6. Raisin chutney semolina breadtwist 7. Pompano roasted on the bone with mango saffron broth 8. Bavarian cream dark chocolate cake with a blood orange glaze If that isn't enough to make your mouth water, nothing will. The meal was divine. I liked every bit of it. And with good company it was even better. We were the only ones there so obviously service was excellent. They explained all the dishes to us. And before we came, wine suggestions were given to us, since this is a BYOB. A bit pricey, but for that menu and the mastery demonstrated in the kitchen; it's well worth it. Everyone left happy, full but not uncomfortable. I will definitely try and get another reservation. For next year of course. Go see what the wait's all about! read more

My tastebuds are still singing...... 12 people around one big beautiful farm table, 33 bottles of wine, 8 courses of exquisite cuisine..... Yes, I have a small headache today....and no, we didn't quite finish all the wine, but we wanted to be sure we wouldn't run out :) Not only was the food amazing and beautifully presented, but the ambiance, the service, the table setting, and the great music in the background made for a perfect evening with a wonderful group of friends. read more

Holy holy holy crap... If I could give Talula's Table 6 stars, I would... I was fortunate enough to experience the Farm Table Dinner last night, and it was truly a night to remember. Yes, you do have to make a reservation one year in advance on the date you wish to dine. I was lucky enough to have a friend put this reservation together, so I didn't have to worry about calling every morning at 7am trying to beat the mad rush of phone calls they get everyday. Once you get past that little rub, you have a year to get ready for one of the best meals you will ever have in your life. The single table in the middle of the restaurant is a modest farm table, enough to sit 10 people comfortably. It's not stuffy , rather warm and inviting, and sets the perfect intimate dining scenario for a small group. The menu, which changes semi-seasonally, has been thoughtfully selected and paired - and all ingredients are fresh, and organic - very high quality. Each of the 8 courses are introduced thoroughly by the attentive and knowledgeable wait staff. Some of my favorites of the evening were the handmade bowtie pasta w/ poached calamari, clams, braised leeks, and truffle... and the wild boar w/ cranberry mostarda, and the assortment of blue cheeses! To be honest, everything was equally delicious... and the wines we brought from Moore Brothers were like the icing on the cake (recommended by the restaurant). This was one the best executed dinners I have ever experienced. read more

At the risk of alienating some friends who don't even know that I was able to score a rezzie, I have to relay what I think may have been my all around best dining experience...ever. In fact, I'm going to put this as my number 3 meal of all time, behind only Le Bernardin and the omakase at Oishii in Chestnut Hill MA. Six friends joined me at the kitchen table to enjoy an evening of food and wine that can only be described as lovely. Our first car arrived at the restaurant and we were greeted by owner Aimee, who introduced herself, asked our names, and then sat us at the couches in the front, where 7 champagne flutes were waiting for us. The canapes then came out (note, I don't really do pork or shellfish, and they made awesome exceptions for me): Pulled pork on biscuit, which everyone enjoyed, was followed with house smoked salmon on a tater tot and a vegetarian sope with local corn. If this was the start of the meal, we were in for a real treat. One of the waiters then invited us to relocate to the table in the kitchen. Two prep tables are placed together to form a square with 8 chairs around them. We were ready to go: Butter Poached Maine Lobster, Soft Scramble Farm Eggs, Favas, Crispy Potatoes: As I said, no pork or shellfish -- my tablemates LOVED this dish. For me, I got a beer battered squash blossom. I actually didn't love this dish -- it was the only one that missed to me. The beer batter completely overpowered the squash blossom. At this point, they brought out an egg bread that we all devoured within 30 seconds. Local Lamb Carpaccio, Socca Chips, Chickpeas, Cucumber Yogurt: A great dish. The lamb was so flavorful, and the chickpeas and yogurt really added texture and richness to the dish. The lamb is raised especially for Talula's Table After this course, they brought out a HUGE bread basket with brioche, pretzel rolls, french bread, multi grain, and a delicious vermont butter. Sous-Vide Salmon, Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Crispy Maitake Mushrooms: A favorite -- the Sous-Vide salmon is so confusing, as the look deceives its taste. That said, it remains tender and complements well the rich meat butter. The maitakes are a nice touch but didn't really stand out to me. Smoked Scallop, Pea and Prosciutto Ravioli, Ricotta Salata, Sweet Pea Sauce: Again, mine was sans scallop and prosciutto, but the dish was so fresh and clean tasting, with such a light pasta. A great middle course. Red Lake Nation Walleye, Toasty Polenta, and Pipian Verde: This was my favorite course. The walleye was so buttery, and yet the skin was crisped. The polenta wasn't so toasty, but rich -- it really brought together the fish and the tomatillos in the pipian verde. For years, they had stopped fishing Walleye -- now only the Red Lake Nation is allowed to fish it, and only in small quantities, so you likely won't find this on a larger restaurant's menu. So good, my friend quipped (hopefully jokingly) "I'd eat this Walleye to extinction..." Tender Veal Loin, Crispy Asparagus, Potato Sauce, Spring Saute, Veal Jus: A perfect meat course. The veal was cooked medium rare and was just the sweetest morsel of meat. The fried Asparagus made me wonder why I've never seen this on a menu before. Cheese course was among the best I've ever had. Dessert was a cake (they labeled it a cobbler), which was surprisingly weak. Little shortbread cookies and delicious buttermilk ice cream saved the dish. They also served us some fantastic chocolate truffles at the end. Our checks came with raisin scones to take home. Mmm. What a great meal! I cannot wait to go back. read more

I've had the pleaure now of having a Farm Table dinner, and just recently, a dinner at the Chef's table. Both experiences were absolutely incredible. The menu changes about every 2 months now, so I won't bother to detail each course, but highlight my two personal favorites. At the Farm Table, there was a suvee shrimp that just "blew my mind". At the Chef's Table last weekend, surprisingly, the goat cheese gnocchi caught me offguard as my favorite. Talula's hits all the marks, amazing food, French Countryside atmosphere (I've never been to France), and over the top friendly and expert service. Is it a splurge? Of course...so deal with it. One of my favorite items, when it comes down to it, is the incredible baguette offered daily. It might be the best baguette in Chester County. read more

11/10 recommend this place! My family and I came here after celebrating my granddaughter's recital, and everyone was satisfied! Excellent customer service. Be back soon! read more

It saddens me to be the one who goes negative of Talula's Table. I understand that not every single menu can be as spectacular as what is presented to top restaurant critics, movie stars, etc., but I feel that the experience failed at a deeper level than mere apathy. Aimee Olexy came out, but I had zero interaction with her, she did not even make eye contact.. At one point Gruyere was described as "A nutty French Cheese," really? Certainly the experience was not hindered by a lack of good wine, as the selections brought by the guests were indeed exceptional, carefully considered accompaniments to an anticipated "Elite" dining experience. I will not discuss the menu itself, but rather my own impression - there were only two 'bites' (each dish was scarcely more than a bite) throughout the night that seemed to match the quality of an appetizer at a top restaurant. That's it, 4 hours of precious time, $130 cash, $100+ in wine and you get two bites that are as good as a Vetri or Morimoto appetizer. That's my word. read more

The one problem of ridiculously good word of mouth is the fact that high expectations can work against an establishment. Such was the case with Talula's Table. I went with my boyfriend and his parents after his mom had heard so many rave reviews of the place, particularly the dinner tasting menu that you must book a year in advance (they have ONE table that seats 12 people....yeah, a one year wait makes sense). The owner's are the former ones of Django in Philadelphia, so they definitely know what they're doing in the kitchen. However, we weren't about to wait a year to try their food - appetites make people impatient - so instead we went for their take-out lunch. Talula is not only this exclusive restaurant for dinner, but during the day its a gourmet market offering local gourmet products (jams, cheeses, oils, etc.) as well as their own baked items and a few prepared foods. Unfortunately, they have a very small selection of prepared foods; we were disappointed that there weren't more choices, but it did make it easier to choose lunch. They do have tables and chairs for you to sit at (including THE dinner table), and they will heat up your food and bring it to you while you sit and wait, or you can take it out for a picnic somewhere. We opted to sit inside and eat with silverware despite the glorious weather. Between the four of us, we tried the halibut enchiladas with creme fraiche (one of the servers recommended it, so three of us got them), their gazpacho, a roasted beet and peach salad, and I had a crab cake that was basically ENTIRELY crab and no breadcrumbs! The prepared food was really good, but like any premade food it wasn't nearly as good as if it came fresh from the oven. For dessert, we had more luck with their baked items, such as the shortbread peanut butter creme sandwich cookie, the chocolate french macaroon, the fruit tart, the cream puff, and the carrot cupcake. They were all scrumptious, especially the macaroon which was both crunchy and chewy with a light almond flavor complemented by the chocolate buttercream filling. Yum! The cupcake was good, but a little dry, however the icing was PERFECT. In the end, our expectations were too high so we were let down by the fact that we didn't have spectacular food. However, Talula's Table does offer wonderful gourmet prepared foods to eat either there or take home for later. I can only imagine that their dinner menu is spectacular and shows off the full culinary talents of the chefs with their seasonal produce. read more

Disclosure: I didn't have to wait a year for this place. If I had waited a year, this would have gotten 2 stars. The setting is very cool and intimate. It's a BYO, so you only have yourself to blame if the drinks suck. We found the food either very tasty, or way too busy. I think they batted about .600 for the meal, pretty good for MLB; but not so great if you told 11 other people that they had to wait a year for this joint (oh, and bring your own booze along for the 50 minute drive). It was a fun experience I won't be having again anytime soon. read more

TALULA'S TABLE (CHEF"S TABLE) REVIEW (Parts 1 and 2): "Talula, Talula, I don't want to lose it It must be worth losing, if it is worth something Talula, Talula, she's brand new now to you Wrapped in your papoose, your little Fig Newton..." ~Tori Amos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jeM3pzczB4 Craig LaBan (one of only five "4 Bell" restaurants in the Philly area), SAVEUR, Philly Magazine, NY Times...the accolades keep rolling in for tiny Talula's Table in Kennett Square PA, but do you actually know anyone who has been there??? In fact, Zagat's recently ranked T'sT the 4th most difficult reservation to get in the entire WORLD! http://blog.zagat.com/2012/07/the-toughest-tables-in-world-12-near.html Not surprisingly, it usually requires lottery-winner-esque luck to be the first person to get a call through at 7AM each morning, only then to wait a year to the day for your reservation to roll around. However, there are apparently tricks that may enable you to enter this culinary Xanadu with a little persistence: http://eater.com/archives/2012/03/05/how-to-get-a-reservation-at-talulas-table.php Fortunately, I'm lucky enough to actually know someone who is a long-standing "regular" at T'sT, thereby giving them dibs on the smaller, more exclusive "Chef's Table" located in the kitchen, and generous enough to invite me to several dinners over the past couple of years (I would never have the above-described paitence to dial and wait!). Seating up to 8, compared to 10-12 for the Farmhouse Table in the market proper, the Chef's Table gives you a ringside seat as Chef Josh Behm and his single sous chef turn out dishes that have epitomized what "Farm to Table" dining is all about ever since before that term because an over-used cliche. And despite the turnover in chefs (Bryan Sikora, Matt Moon, Chris D'Ambro, and now Josh Behm), and undoubted distractions caused by owner/cheese-wonderkind Aimee Oxley's much larger new venture downtown, Talula's Garden, T'sT keeps producing truly amazing meals that are the peer of any of Philly's finest BYOBs (i.e. Bibou, Blackfish, Farm & Fisherman, Will... or non-BYOBs for that matter). For the "Early Autumn 2012" menu, we recently enjoyed (see photos): 0) Hors d'eourves: a) "Tater Tot" with Salmon; ii) Smoked Foie Gras Crouton & Quince Jam; and iii) Pear Chip with Cauliflower Mousse--If you are dining at the Chef's table, 30 minutes before your reservation you will be seated at the table in the front window to enjoy appetizers. Foreshadowing what was to come, I thought this week's treats were some of the best I've enjoyed at T'sT. And don't forget to bring Champagne (T'sT provides flutes)! [If you are dining at the Farmhouse Table, you will enjoy appetizers while milling around the center of the market.] ~2000 Bollinger Champagne La Grande Annee--My favorite big house bubbly, this was the first bottle of the '00 vintage I've opened. It had the classic Bolly palate, but an unexpectedly musty-doughy nose that some thought was off-putting, possibly flawed. However, we still finished the bottle 1) Scallops Two Ways, Orchard Apple, Romaine, and Maitake--A single perfectly seared scallop was the highlight of this dish, surrounded by a delicious mushroom salad and scallop foam, well-matched with the white burg ~1995 Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Vergers--My notes say: "A French Mount Eden!" (LOL, that's like saying Northwestern is the "Harvard of the Midwest") Excellent 2) Sweet Corn Soup, Paddlefish Caviar, Potato, Celeriac, and Crème Fraiche--My favorite dish of the evening, the sweet corn was elevate to Eleven Madison Park-level by the point-and-counterpoint of the other ingredients ~2006 Lur-Saluces "Y"--Pronounced "Ygrec", a first for me, this is the hard-to-find dry white Bordeaux (Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon) produced by the world's greatest dessert wine producer, Chateau d'Yquem. Very impressive, although you are certainly paying more for the name. After its dessert sibling below, this was Wine of the Night for me (I'm sure others will disagree, preferring one of our big name reds). 3) Broccoli and Handmade Bowties, Garlic, Chili Flake, and Parmesan--Toothsomely al dente, this highlighted the flavor and color of broccoli, but was perhaps too strong on the garlic. However, the latter fault was rescued by an excellent pairing with the Barolo ~1998 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cascina Francia--Audouzed over-night, this was drinking very well, a nice wine, but an even niceer pairing (others thought it clashed with the broccoli, but I didn't) This is Part 1 of a 2-part review...click below for part 2. read more

This review is NOT for the "gotta make reservations a year in advance" dinner, rather it is for the deli where you can just drop by and eat typical deli food such as premade salads, a few sandwiches, pastries, etc. For some weird reason, if you're in "downtown" Kennett Square on a Sunday afternoon, this is one of the ONLY restaurants you can find open and serving things to eat, at least before 4 or 5 pm. I do not know why that is, given that weekend afternoons are a time for people to shop and eat out with their families, but we looked all up and down the main shopping street and this seemed to be the only available place, as at least three other nearby restaurants were all closed. They have some great cheese (which they don't mind selling you in small pieces), lots of pretty and tasty pastries and cookies, and a few local veggies, in addition to more off-the-wall gourmet stuff like canned snails and pickled beets for taking home rather than noshing right in the cafe. I was a little disappointed in the lunch-type choices; the salads, for instance, looked very fresh but pretty ordinary (such as your standard Greek salad), and the choices were quite limited. Therefore, I'd probably stop back to get gourmet foods to take home, but probably not plan to lunch here if I wanted anything beyond coffee and pastry. I will say that the staff are refreshingly non-snobby, in view of how hard it reportedly is to get a dinner reservation here. read more

A friend of mine emailed me of an irresistible opportunity to join him and some others at a highly acclaimed restaurant in Kennett Square. The restaurant, Talula's Table, offers a tasting menu for the somewhat reasonable price (yes, in these circles) of $90. The hurdle one must surmount, however, is the 1 year waiting list. Yes, you can rub your eyes all you want, I did say $90 and I did say 1 full year, 365 and 1/4 days. After much debate, because I am an incredible tightwad I am, I decided to go for this opportunity. After all, the restaurant is relatively close to me, and I had not seen these friends for a long while. The restaurant is a charming little market/neighborhood hang out. They sell many of their ingredients or pre-made foods (think jams, cheeses, pastries, etc.) and you can buy/order the food and eat at communal tables with others. However, at night, I sat at the communal table with 9 others enjoying the candles and fresh flowers. We had appetizers that were delicious and brought around by our waitress. This was followed by 8 courses. One thing that was helpful in my enjoyment of the dinner was that with each course came an explanation of the ingredients, where they came from, etc. Many people also graciously brought wine to share with everyone. I vaguely had the notion to get a bottle, but due to poor planning ran out of time. Also, I am not a big drinker, so was afraid there would be too much left over for me to handle. Just in case you missed that, BYOB. All 8 courses were delicious except for course number 4. The Pouisson (baby chicken) was especially tender and memorable as was the trio of lamb. I love lamb, so... hehehe. I also really enjoyed the cheese platter because I love cheeses and trying different ones. I think I was the only one who really liked it, and since it was the 2nd to last course, many people gave me the ones they couldn't finish. More for me!!! On a more pleasant note, I took all the leftover bread home and the check came with a cookie to take home. The cookie was delicious too! read more

What I leave from Talula'a was not just an amazing meal. Although each course was perfectly prepared. The thing i recall best about each course was the meat in each course was cooked perfectly. The chicken was served just on the rare side of medium rare, and it was perfect. The second would be the foamy flavorful sabyon sauce that accompanied two of the dishes. This was typical of each of the courses. Lobster, chicken, mushroom ravioli, rib eye steak, each perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked accompanied by the perfect sauce, with the wonderful accompaniments. I didn't leave Talula's thinking of the most intimately prepared meal that I've had outside someone's home. This single table in a boutique atmosphere was charming, cozy, and warm. it provided eye candy for the investigative, and it gave comfort to the conversationalists. What I left with was the best wine dinner I've ever had. Every one of us bought or pulled from our cellars the very best bottle of wine that we had. Talula's is a night for fantastic food, paired with your best wine, enjoyed with your best friends. This is what dining should be. read more

After waiting a year for this dinner and telling everyone about the one year wait, the number 1 question is "was it worth the wait?" Well.... The hype on this place is because of the wait and the wait is because there's one table. Let me be clear on this. The food is very good, but I've had equally good for a shorter wait. Like say at Talula's Garden. However, you're not reeallyy waiting for a year right? You make you reservation, life goes on for a year and you show up. It's not the same as waiting in a line for 2 + hours (which I wouldn't do for anything).' The single table in a closed shop was a cool experience, and our servers were great. They basically brought/explained food. Poured our wines and let us be. At one point though, we tired of the small pours and asked that all the bottles be left on the table. I know we looked like non-pairing drunks but that's ok. About the food: creative and fantastic. I can't recall everything, but the cauliflower soup stands out, and the escargot. I also bought this raspberry white chocolate bread pudding from their bakery to take home. O-M-G. read more

Talula's has so many good offerings! This is a combination cafe and marketplace that also does nightly dinners, but the reservations must be made a year in advance. I have never been for dinner, but I have gotten breakfast, lunch and cheese plates from Talula's. Breakfast consists of pastries, scones and coffee, all of which are very good. Lunch offerings are soups, salads, sandwiches or something from the prepared case. My particular favorite here is their bbq chicken sandwich. It's a nice, sweet and light bbq sauce on a fresh roll. Every time I get it, I only eat half in one sitting. One of the best things I have ever had here was a chocolate toffee pudding parfait. It was a rich chocolate pudding with generous amounts of toffee with whipped cream in between. I split it with my boyfriend and we still couldn't finish it in one sitting as it was so rich. They have a really nice cheese selection here and do really nice and reasonably priced cheese plates. I like getting them for parties or to give as a hostess gift if I am attending a party. read more

Talula's has quite a great selection of gourmet and boutique food items in their grocery/deli area. I find myself making a trip here every time I visit Kennett, though I take a star away for their steep prices. $15 for a jar of pasta sauce that I routinely pay $6 for back home? Nah, I'll pass. Large price tags aside, this place offers the realest food in town. I'm sure that their dinner meals are out of this world, but I haven't had a chance to eat there yet. Talula's deli sandwiches vary between fresh, inspired ideas and your more run-of-the-mill deli fare, but it's always good. If you're turned off by the high price tags, here's an idea: plan an otherwise frugal meal, but come to Talula's for that one incredible ingredient that will really make the dish come together (even if it's just homemade ketchup!). You'll find yourself coming back to try more and more new things and loving it. read more

I was lucky enough to eat at the Chef's Table with some friends last weekend, and I am still mentally savoring the meal. Every element of it was fantastic. Most impressive was the ocnsistency across courses. I have had many, many tasting menus at some fantastic restaurants, and NEVER have I had one where one course wasn't a stinker, or mediocre, until Talula's Table. Every course was amazing. I will dream of dying in a vat of the sweet corn chowder with bacon--that is now my prefer ed way to go. The service was outstanding, as well. They send a list of recommended wines for pairings, but in our case they sent us a list of local beers to pair with each course, and it was FANTASTIC. Am I yelling too much? I am usually more reserved, but this place has me going. 100% worth the travel. read more

This a review in the table dinner, that you reserve a year in advance. My biggest take-away from the experience was "The Emperor's New Clothes"-- I don't know what on earth makes this meal worth $140pp. I've had much better locally-sources meals for less. The menu was beautiful but the taste and preparations didn't really blow any of us away. The duck and lamb portions were absolutely delicious but the pasta dish was crunchy-- like it had been prepared hours before and then was kept warm where it got crunchy. I don't care how gourmet it is, I know what "al dente" pasta is, and that was not it. I thought the same with another dish, the sauce had a congealed texture, not fresh and warm. I'm not a fussy eater when I go out, BUT the price of Talula's dinner makes you really expect something unforgettable and they set themselves up to be critiqued. It's a BYOB but they take your wine and serve you what they think should be paired (small pours) and again I think it's pretentious. We should have had asked them to leave the bottles on the table. It would also cut back on the responsibility of the wait staff, since they have a lot to do already (the staff was great). The night was a lot of fun because of the company, but I'd never go back, nor recommend it to others. read more

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Review of the Prix Fixe menu. Was looking forward to our March visit to the Farm Table, but got a nice surprise and got the Chef's/Kitchen table sooner. Expectations were high, we almost expected the place to never live up to the hype. Boy were we mistaken. The food was outstanding, the service was friendly, warm, and knowledgeable. Can't begin to explain or describe every single detail and every bite of food. You must try it yourself. All eight courses, plus hor d'ouerves were spot on, creative, tasty, and delicious. Pair these with eight courses of Moore Brothers wine selections (one for each course) and you have a foodies Eden. Watching the two chef's work their magic in the tiny kitchen was entertaining and engrossing. Everything was made to look so easy. I'd take this table any night of the week, although we are still looking forward to the farm table visit in tow months. Chef Josh, Chef Tim - Kudos. Kevin (great wine skillz,) and Donna had perfect unobtrusive service. read more

Happened to venture into this place while visiting family in PA. All the locals were raving..so my mom and I thought we'd check it out. The place was very homey, with one long community table. I had a turkey sandwich and potato salad. I think it was the best potato salad I have ever had. I wish I didn't live across the country from this place. =( read more

Hands down best scones and I've tried scones all over the world! I love this spot ...did the farm table dinner a few years ago and was amazed... definitely need to try Talulas out if you're in Kennett :-) read more

Okay...it is a total dream of mine to have dinner here, and hopefully one day I will be able to update this review with a slew of delicious adjectives. In the mean time, I was in the area recently and stopped by with 2 others for lunch. We ordered a variety of food items including tomato basil soup, pesto pasta salad, goat cheese tart, ham and gruyere tart, and eggplant roll ups. To state it plainly, everything was just crazy good and my taste buds were overwhelmingly happy. I think it's a good thing I don't live too close by, or I'd be here all the time to sample delicious, fresh plates and to purchase pretty much everything in the market area. read more

Hands down the best scones I've ever eaten. It's about a 45 minute drive from me and i do that drive exclusively for scones....more often than i should admit. Love the overall vibe of this place and the people working there are as kind as can be. If you find yourself in the area or like to go for long drive for delicious pastry then you must go. read more

Talula's is a truly unique experience. The farm table is incredible. It's like having the best meal of your life made by good friends who are world class chefs. The chef 's wife helps serve and narrate the courses, the chef comes out and visits with the diners, they give you doggy bags. While the price is not low, it's a steal when you look at what you get for your money. The cafe during the day is also fabulous. Amazing scones, coffee, cheese, soup, pre-made sandwiches and salads. Go her now! read more