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| - When I lived in California my sister and I used to go to this darling tea room. It closed and I have been searching for a replacement ever since. Flash forward 7 plus years and a move to Arizona, I finally found it here. This place is just wonderful.
It is a bit of a drive to get to from the valley but it is totally worth it. The prices are the most reasonable I have ever seen. Their Duchess of Bedford Afternoon Tea is $28 and can easily be split between two people. I think there is a minimal split charge of $2.50 but most tea places charge $28 per person regardless of how many people are eating. So their prices are much better. I would recommend upgrading to the large pot of tea if you are planning on a leisurly meal and want to sip and chat for a while. The small pot that comes with it won't get you that far. They also have many other things on the menu, that I have never tried, if you are looking for something simpler or outside of the "traditional" high tea.
My most recent visit was with my 3 year old daughter and my cousin. They are super accomedating for young children, in fact they love them, and have a tea just for them. It's only $12 and could easily be split between two kids. That is not to say that this is what you would consider a "family restaurant". I certainly wouldn't bring my kid if she couldn't sit still and wanted to run around. There just isn't room to run around for a kid. In any event the food is delightful, yummy and so very British. Three teirs packed with tea sandwiches, scones, clotted cream, jam, desserts ... my mouth is watering just writing this.
The genuine British woman who owns it is always at the front desk checking people in (Unless she is on a trip to England. Which she will tell you all about via email if you sign up for the mailing list. It's adorable). She is typically wearing a giant hat that I totally wish I could pull off. She is just so charming. You certainly want to call ahead and make reservations. This place is always packed. However, don't hesitate to cal,l day of, and see if they have something open. I know that many tea houses in the valley require a 24 hour notice, but here they have been able to squeeze me in same day on many occasions.
Don't be afraid to dress up either. On their website they explain proper tea attire if you want to go all out. They have tons of hats there too that you can borrow while you dine. I really can not say enough about how much I love this place.
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