I had a birthday party here this past weekend, and the ladies at The Tea Cart are wonderful! Our server was so kind, and they made me feel so special on my day. The tea is exquisite, and we all LOVED the tea sandwiches and desserts. Even the Duchess of York menu is very filling. I especially loved the scones and the cucumber sandwiches. My friends and I are already planning a return visit! This is definitely the place to go for a High Tea experience. read more

We had a wonderful experience at the Tea Cart! Reservations were very easy to make online and we were seated right away. We were celebrating my sister's birthday and they were so thoughtful in giving her a birthday tea to take home as well as had a sign on the table for her. The service and ambiance were the standouts. The decorations were cute and feminine, and our server was really sweet. Overall, we enjoyed the teas and finger foods, but I wish I would've known that you could request a change in certain food items ahead of time, as there were a few things that I was not particularly fond of. They were not as flexible in that respect, but I enjoyed the experience otherwise. read more

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Smallish portion. Awesome service. Street parking. Pricey pricey pricey. Appointment needed fornlarge groups read more

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Amazing tea experience and definitely one of my favorites that I've ever had stateside. We tried the Harry Potter tea and it was one of the most magical teas ever! You get a bowl of soup, a pumpkin pasty and a full tray of delicious tea treats, both sweet and savory. The commitment to the theme was unmatched and the ambiance felt like we were in Harry Potter! The service was also really friendly. I would definitely come back to try another tea! read more

The Tea Cart did an amazing job with the tea sandwiches and desserts that they delivered right to us for a brunch/mimosa bar for one of our brides. Their sandwiches were beautifully designed and put together which was picture perfect. Our bride and her bridesmaids loved everything. The sandwiches and desserts were all delicious. We highly Recommend Landfall Lodge - Winchester, VA read more

The Tea Cart - the tea sandwiches and desserts all displayed for a bridal brunch/mimosa bar. - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berryville, Virginia

You can bring your own hat for the tea experience, or choose any of the 30+ hats they have for their guests. Pretty much everybody was wearing a hat. I came in a group of 6, and one of us had a strict gluten free diet. Her food came on separate plates and trays, but her food was similar to ours, and only modified slightly. She had the same soup, but no crouton. Her sandwiches came with GF bread or were prepared with an apple or cucumber as the base instead of bread. We all had the Royal Ascot experience. We ordered about 8 different teas, and it was nice that the teas were included in the price, and we could have as much as we wanted. Most of us favored the Ginger Peach tea. The Earl Grey was the least favorite. For a friend who isn't a big fan of tea, she enjoyed the Chocolate Almond. It was nice that they provided hourglass timers to time the tea before it was ready. There was also an empty pot that we used to dump cold tea or tea we didn't like. We loved the presentation, and how beautiful the china was. It made for great pictures. The food was slow to come out, like others have mentioned in their reviews. Most of us enjoyed the food, but wouldn't say we were blown away. The plain scone served after all the courses was almost pitiful. We stayed for close to three hours. I would recommend this place for a group, since we had a wonderful time and enjoyed each other's company. read more

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My sisters and I had a lovely Sunday tea time at the Tea Cart. The whole place is so cute and set to theme with beautiful table settings, ceiling adornments, etc. It's an added perk they have a couple racks of fun hats to choose from as well! We loved the music which was basically elevator music of top hits that we would each try to guess as they came on. We each chose the Royal Ascot for our meal option which included unlimited tea, a scone with cream and preserves, bowl of soup, a petite savory, and then a tower of four tea sandwiches and three desserts. My sister isn't the biggest fan of tea and I was surprised when our server recommended the earl grey which to me is the epitome of tea and an acquired taste. Luckily she went with the pumpkin chai and ended up enjoying it. We all enjoyed our tea and each ordered a different kind which is served in a small pot that then steeps at the table for 5 minutes. The food was served in the order described and I was worried about filling up on the large scone to start and chose not to finish it. After the soup, the savory prosciutto and blueberry pasty was definitely my favorite! I let them leave it on the table once the other food arrived and glad that I did because a couple of the tea sandwiches weren't my favorite. The desserts were delicious if you enjoy sweet icing. The staff was all very kind and pleasant. However, they weren't overly attentive and there were only three other tables occupied while we dined. I would have liked to try another type of tea besides the holiday spice I chose at the beginning and don't recall being asked if I wanted another. Overall, I would recommend making the trip here for a fun and different experience but I wasn't wowed by the food or service. read more

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Very happy with a catered/take out tea for 8 people from the present menu held at my home in Fairfax, VA. Everything was delicious, beautiful to look at and easy to arrange with Allison. My guests loved the food selections and the teas. I hope to order again in the future. read more

The Tea Cart - Afternoon Tea at home catered by The Tea Cart. - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berryville, Virginia

The Tea Cart is all about the details.  The restaurant itself is so whimsically and thoughtfully decorated with wonderful hats and murals and bookcases full of teas.  Each table has a beautiful lace tablecloth and different styles of tea pots.  Even the tiny tea spoons sport little tea pots or tea cup motifs.  This care and attention continues with the beautifully crafted (and delicious) selection of tea sandwiches and desserts - including a royal crown shaped sugar cookie for the coronation tea.  The service was very friendly and attentive.  Our tea luncheon included a delicious potato soup (they called it vichyssoise but I am going to be really picky and say that to be so, it would have needed to be chilled.)  No matter what it was named, it was full of flavor as was the mini quiche Lorraine.  I would happily have either one of these again as well as any one of the tea sandwiches, some of which even came with a celebratory British flag.  The tea cart also offers dairy free options. Our selection of teas was also very enjoyable from a classic Early Grey to one with black cherry and another black tea with a hint or marzipan, which was the favorite of the table.  My only complaint, which they addressed right away and with good grace, was that the loose leaf tea was left in the tea pot after brewing time which results in over brewed undrinkable tea.  We fixed that by straining the tea into an empty tea pot right after the first pot had finished brewing.  The Tea Cart is located on Main Street with plenty of street parking.  Do be warned that the meters only take quarters!  Plus, the maximum time is only two hours which may not be long enough to enjoy a good meal.  One by one, all the diners around us had to run outside in the drizzle to feed the meters.  This also discourages people from visiting the surrounding shops while they are in town.  The Tea Cart is set to open a second location and we are looking forward to visiting that one in the future as well. read more

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This was an on-the-way-home from a girls trip getaway pit-stop (boy, that was a mouthful) for a party of 6 gals. The Tea Cart is situated in a small town on a "main road" (so metered street parking). We had to make reservations in advance. Our group really thought for a weekday, it would be very calm and quiet, but almost every table was seated when we did our afternoon tea at 11am (so, busy). This is a super eclectic tea place, with customers being able to wear the prop hats that are situated throughout the place. Goods for sale are sprinkled throughout the store. The waitress' wear British-servant style costumes. I really liked that you could get unlimited refills or to try as many teas as you would like. Our group got quite the variety of teas. I enjoyed both my Strawberry Oolong and Vanilla Almond tea. I wasn't quite a fan of the Jasmine Mint (too much mint to Jasmine ratio) or Green Lavendar Rose (tasted like a potpourri bag). In terms of the light treats offered, our group was not a fan of the majority of the afternoon tea goods. The highlights were the chicken salad stuffed inside a croissant and the egg salad on bread (but egg salad was a tad dry and tasteless, with the rustic bread it was sitting on being the star), but the remainder of the food was just ok; the strawberry sandwich and top tier mousse with nut and cream parfait were the groups least favorite. I've been to my fair share of afternoon teas places and personally, this one fell short for a bit (price point to quality/quantity offered). I felt like the staff could not quite keep up with the demand and the pastries were lackluster and did not enhance the teas. read more

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A friend treated me to The Tea Cart experience yesterday (11/1/24) and it was perfect! The tea, the scones, the sandwiches, the deserts ... everything was wonderful. The service was great and the ambiance is cozy and inviting. It was so enjoyable, I came home and purchased a gift card for my DIL who loves tea. read more

This is a lovely place to spend an afternoon. The decor is charming, the service was attentive, and the food was delicious. I loved the selection of hats that you could wear (I was tempted to leave with mine) We had the Royal Ascot which came with soup (carrot apple - yummy), small salad (Mediterranean pasta), an assortment of tea sandwiches (egg salad, ham and cheese, chicken salad, and of course cucumber), scones, and desserts (shortbread cookie, berry tart, and German chocolate cupcake). Everything was amazing - my favs were the chicken salad on garlicky crostini and the shortbread. And of course there was unlimited tea, with a huge variety to choose from. I really enjoyed the ginger peach. It was $40 per person, worth it for the enjoyable experience. (They also had champagne and mimosas available for an extra charge, but I stuck with the tea.) read more

The Tea Cart - Me in one of their gorgeous hats - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berryville, Virginia

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This lovely little tea room is located right on Main Street in Berryville and holds specially themed afternoon teas regularly. Our party attended the Mad Hatter Tea in celebration of Galentines Day and it surpassed expectations - from the special decor to the themed dishes this afternoon tea really hit the mark. The tea started with a bowl of tomato bisque and a hot curried chicken pot pie and also included the usual three tiers of sandwiches, fresh scones and pastries. Everything was tasty and fresh and the tea pot was refilled several times. Service was friendly and the waitress explained each item as it was brought out. We very much enjoyed this event and look forward to attending more themed tea parties soon! read more

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Brilliantly British!! Of all the tearooms I've reviewed, this just may be #1! It combines the elegance of a formal English tearoom with the charm of a small café. The galley style design creates aisles of cozy seating. The tables are impeccably appointed each decorated with a fabulous English hat! I took tons of photos, so forgive me for the montage of pictures included with this review! I went a little crazy, but I'm a sinensophile after all! It's apparent why they recommend reservations for this truly British experience. The servers were all neatly attired and demurely attentive. I was enthralled by the décor and my eyes happily surveyed the tearoom! Gorgeous chandeliers glistened from the artfully painted ceiling. The floors were covered with richly patterned rugs, murals and mirrors highlighted the walls. Attractive vintage and modern teacups and teapots accented the shelves. It was a lot to absorb and we enjoyed every inch of the place! The tea selections were thoughtfully chosen and the menus was delightful! We partook of a lovely tomato basil soup for starters, then a sausage filled pastry with honey sriracha glaze, followed by a tiered platter of egg salad finger sandwiches, chicken salad crostinis, ham & cheese croissants and classic cucumber rounds - all delicious and beautifully presented! The cream scones were scrumptious, served with jam and whipped cream. To tempt us further was the dessert tier consisting of the most delicate lemon & lavender shortbread cookies, mocha brownie bites and coconut almond macaroons. (I even ordered 1/2 dozen cookies to take home!). Now for the teas: the tea menu was so extensive and intriguing, I could hardly decide! The choices are categorized by type, blended black teas, green teas, black teas, oolong teas, Rooibos & herbal infusions and white teas, each with a detailed description of what to expect! I chose the Darjeeling as it's the Queen's favorite and the champagne of teas! My friend ordered the Tower of London blend with hints of bergamot. As our tea steeped, we tried on hats and took lots of pics with the Queen! We relished every morsel of our meal and sipped our tea in leisure! After we finished, we spent some time shopping, and purchased many accoutrements and gifts. My fav find was a "Queen" cut out that gave us quite a laugh! I had to take one home! The prices were perfectly reasonable! For a simply fabulous afternoon of luxury and repose, you will be enchanted by this dignified yet relaxing tearoom! Pamper yourself and come take tea with the Queen! Your Royal treatment awaits! read more

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I am picky about my tea and when I saw the outrageous prices for high tea at lovely establishments in downtown DC, I was appalled and sad. So I looked West to the lovely little quaint towns in Loudon and settled on the Tea Cart in Berryville , near Leesburg. My niece and I had a Very authentic high tea and it was only 1 hour drive west out of Fairfax - so close to DC and for one third the $ price. Fun experience adults or kids. Food was excellent - scones were yummy. Lots of tea options. A full meal if you want. Themed events - we did the Christmas Nutcracker tea. Strongly recommend read more

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Very nice High Tea place. The venue is cozy with decorations, tea pots and fancy hats (hats for the gentlemen- not as fancy). We started with soup and a pork filled pastry. Both were very good. Of course, the highlight was the pastry tray. All were great. We had 4 pots of tea, different varieties. We happily sloshed out two hours later. It was a big brunch. Servers were friendly. They said this tea show had been in business for seven years. We will return to enjoy another High Tea outing. read more

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We try to schedule tea here once or twice a year. It has become a special thing I do with my mom and sister over the years. Never disappoints! They have always been attentive to dietary restrictions which is great for my mom. Food is delicious and despite it being small, we always leave very full! Tea is amazing. Cute little shop with a lot of adorable hats to wear while you enjoy your experience. You feel like royalty here. read more

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Honestly, I've resisted posting a review because I don't want one of my favorite places to become overrun - that, of course, would be doing a disservice to the owner and her staff who clearly work hard at making this little gem shine. When you think of high tea, this is what you think of - except no gloves or snotty attitude. Wonderful tea, servers who seem to really care that I have a memorable experience - for all the right reasons, and food that you will remember weeks later for its yummy uniqueness. Everything seems to have been very well thought out. Oh, and hats! Pick a hat to wear during your tea event! Pose with the Queen! Great low-key visit with friends! read more

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Went here today for a friend's birthday. Firstly we had reservations at 2:00 and we were a bit late. Entered at 2:08 pm. We were promptly seated. The plates on the table we were sat on were all dirty with food crumbs and spilled tea. Then we wait about 10 mins for our waitress to come out to our table and get our tea orders and give us fresh plates. After that we got the Duchess Tea however they thought we have the Royal. But that was quickly resolved and then we wait nearly 30-40 mins to get our tiered tray for sandwiches and sweets out to us. The sandwiches were ok, nothing great at all. The pimento spread tasted nice. The sweets and scone afterwards were a big disappointment. I had the chocolate almond tea and earl grey, both of those were nice. After finished our meal, it took almost 15 more mins to get the check and then have her take our credit cards. I'm giving this 2 stars because -1 star for poor and slow service, -0.5 for dirty plates and utensils, -1 for overpriced, and -1 mediocre food. Honestly more of a 2.5 than a 2 because the teas tasted nice and then experience of high tea is fun. read more

The Tea Cart - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berryville, Virginia

I came here for a Harry Potter theme tea. This little place did a good job with the theme and the staff was lovely and really bought into the theme with I appreciated! I walked in a was sorted into a house. Cute! We had 4 courses: soup (yum), sausage roll (it was okay), tea sandwiches and tea desserts. The sandwiches were okay, the desserts were very tasty! They had one scone and cream but it was not very good. Which is so sad because crumpets and cream are my favorite part of team. Overall I had a really good time. It was a bit of a drive from DC, and I probably wouldn't go again but really glad I did and thought it was fun. All the staff wore mask, but the tables weren't super far apart. I do think it meets the 6 feet rule or close. read more

We had an excellent experience at this delightful tea house. The owner/chef is most talented and pays attention to every detail You will not be disappointed if you love a great afternoon tea in a historic home read more

Delicious Afternoon Tea The Tea Cart is a charming venue and we really enjoyed the Harry Potter Tea. Tea was delicious and we enjoyed every last crumb of this menu. Service was slow, but food was worth the wait. The Harry Potter theme is very fun and overall a delightful place to spend the afternoon. Bring quarters for the parking meters. See photos to read menu. read more

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When so many tea rooms in the area are closing we were happy to find the Tea Cart in Berryville open! Tea selection suited everyone's fancy and the food was fun to nibble on while enjoying pleasant conversation. I highly recommend going with others who enjoy trying on hats and exploring tea collections. We had the whole place to ourselves. Staff was excellent and friendly. We got to meet the owner, Alison, who was a bright spot. We will certainly be back. read more

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Could not recommend this place more! We always go here for birthdays and the food and tea are amazing, the service is wonderful and quick, and it is so so cute inside! We love the tea cart! read more

The Tea Cart - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berryville, Virginia

My friend loves coming here and she invited me along and I could not refuse! The drive here was nice, and there is plenty of parking! (Don't park in the pizza place parking lot nearby because the owner yelled at as and told us he pays a lot of money for the empty lot and we needed to move). Anyway, we parked and got a table near the window because I do food photography and needed lots of light! It was a super cozy bright corner space. Our waitress was new but she did a good job at answering questions and had the manager answer any questions she didn't know. She was very attentive to our table and super sweet which was great. My friend and I both decided to go for the royal ascot. Their soup was some type of apple carrot soup I believe and as weird as that sounds it was good! The next thing was a chicken pot pie and I think that was my favorite thing out of everything I tasted. Super fresh! I also loved the scones and we asked for extra jam and cream and mmmm again so good. Everything else was not really my taste, and some of the food tasted a bit dry, but overall not too bad. For tea I got the Irish breakfast and the English breakfast. The Irish breakfast was my favorite, because I tend to like things sweeter. All in all it was a great experience and I would definitely go back! read more

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Great little tea house. We had such a great afternoon. We went for the Mother's Day tea and it was all so delicious!!

We visited The Tea Cart for Spring Brunch. We were a group of two adults and four children. We have attended a lot of teas in the DMV area and my children voted this the best they have enjoyed. They particular enjoyed the three different courses which we have not experienced at other teas. The citrus salad was very refreshing, and the bacon/egg galette was delicious. We had a nice range of sandwiches and pastries. When the scones arrived they were still warm and tasted just like scones in England. My only negative is that the Devonshire cream is not authentic...it is more like whipped cream than traditional clotted cream. We loved the different teas that were paired with each course. The caramel tea was particularly delicious. Service was friendly and the courses were well paced. We will be back! read more

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My husband and I ate here for my birthday the other week and had such a great time! The place wasn't very crowded so we got to choose whichever hats we wanted to wear and got lots of attention. I can honestly say that each bite was better than the last. Our favorite item on the tray was definitely the scones. We ended up ordering extra and taking them home for breakfast the next day. Such a fun place to bring your mom, grandma, daughter, etc. for a fun special occasion! read more

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Had a most delightful experience. The owner is a very talented chef and so welcoming. The food was excellent, very tasty and well presented. Excellent selection of teas . The atmosphere is perfect for a high tea. read more

This is the loveliest little gem with delicious tea, good food, and great service! Nice ambiance, a little loud during peak hours, but a great time all around! read more

We've been here quite a few times and enjoyed our experience. However, this most recent time, they charged some fees without advance notice that was not in the spirit of transparency. When I called to discuss this, I was hung up on. read more

We went for the Parisian tea- it was fantastic! The tea, food and service were all amazing! We hope to have many more trips here in the future. read more

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Went to the Winchester location (doesn't have its own yelp listing). It had such a great ambiance, and the service was very friendly. We didn't feel rushed at all, and the food was very tasty. While it did seem a little expensive for the quantity of food, it was also an experience, and the tea was unlimited. Seems like a great place to meet with friends and catch up, when you want to spend a couple hours chatting, to really "get your money's worth". read more

My husband and I had a great time at the tea cart. We definitely recommend making reservations because it was full when we arrived. The people who work there are attentive and knowledgeable. I felt like a total princess and would love to come back again. I recommend not eating before because the three tier tray is quite filling. read more

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This is one of my favorite tea rooms in VA. We had the Royal Ascot, which includes soup, a mini pie, and a 3 tiered tea tray. The food is always amazing. The service is friendly and attentive. They offer a wide selection of teas. This is definitely a tea room you need to experience. read more

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Always a wonderful time. The tea and food are excellent. The servers are so helpful. Love trying on the hats. Already planning a return in the spring. This place is so much fun! read more

Went with friends to the Queen of Hearts theme tea today. The food and tea was perfect and delicious. This is my third themed tea and I have enjoyed them all. I highly recommend The Tea Cart. It is worth the drive. read more

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Beautiful tea room, great for a celebration. The variety of teas was excellent and everything we tried was very good. The food was decent but, aside from the soup, not much to write home about. Overall, it was a fun experience and I would certainly return. read more

The staff was awesome and very accommodating! We experienced a wonderful tea experience perfectly fit for our four princesses.

It was overall an odd experience. I might give it another try to see if it was just an off day. I do teas a couple times a year so I'm familiar with the process and etiquette. The table was set with a charger, plate and saucer with a tea cup. Earlier in the meal the waitress had moved our plates, saucer and tea cup off the charger. When the sandwiches came we were enjoying conversation and weren't thinking. We began eating the sandwiches on the charged. At one point the waitress came to the table and noticed this. She addressed it first with the child at our table in what appeared to be an annoyed manner, then she proceeded to address the 3 out of 4 of us that were eating off the charger and physically began moving stuff around to ensure each of us had plates on the charger. It was super awkward and unnecessary. The food did not have much flavor and was much less than other teas I have done at similar prices. We were sat in the front window that had no shades. One of my friends had to wear sunglasses through the majority of the meal due to how bright it was. As we were finishing we wanted to just enjoy our time and chat. We had been there just over an hour. The waitress gave us the check, then kept coming back every few minutes to see if we were ready to pay yet. It was awkward and we did not like feeling rushed. I could understand if they were packed, but they only had 6-8 other people in the place and we were no where near the two hour time limit. In general it was not a positive experience. I may give it a second chance to see if it was just an odd experience. read more