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| - This is a great place to get a traditional ladies' tea as well as more substantive food that even my husband enjoys. Scones with clotted cream, flavorful steeped teas, fresh salads, and rich, homemade soup are mainstays. These, plus daily sandwich and dessert specials make this restaurant a consistent winner. I've eaten there a dozen times and everyone I've taken has been delightfully surprised. Men, take your wife and mother-in-law there is you want to earn brownie points. The wait staff is friendly-- although service is always "leisurely"-- and the setting is intimate. While you wait for your food you can head upstairs to the quaint gift shop. However, if you've gotta have carbonated soft drinks or alcohol, this restaurant isn't for you. Also, the hours are limited so reservations are recommended.
Update: I recently visited and the noise level was uncomfortable. The limited space affords little privacy. Patrons in the main seating area were sharing medical details, pulling crafts out of bags to pass around the table, and fussing over children out for their first high tea. Unless we can avoid a busy time, hubby and I have agreed we will-- reluctantly-- have to pass on this restaurant in the future. Due to this, I've had to downgrade the rating to four stars.
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