Lady Elegant Tea Room

Wonderful time with 13 family members....4 generations for a Sweet 16 birthday party. Food was tasty, lots of tea selections to choose from. The owner was very accommodating with such a large group and with special requests for gluten-free and food allergy related guests. Will definitely go there again!

My friend and I had a lovely afternoon here. She is gluten free and they accommodated her with a complete and different menu that she said was delicious. The scones were huge and very good. The selection of teas was extensive. We both had trouble deciding which tea to order. Overall, an excellent experience, and service was attentive, but unobtrusive.

Food was disappointing. Tea choices were overwhelming, but enjoyed the one I chose. Tea consisted of two small sandwiches with a dab of cream cheese filling. Scones were dry and tasteless. Desserts were the most disappointing- a tiny lemon bar, brownie made from a mix, and a rather tasteless store bought cookie. I had anticipated a tart, or treacle, or other English desserts- I got so so American desserts. Overpriced for the food we received. Also had difficulty with reservation.

Took my mom here for the Parlor Tea, and we absolutely loved it. We were overstuffed, and took home leftovers, but it was all excellent. Very welcoming environment, and the selection of teas for Tea were outstanding. I'll have to return regularly just to work my way through them. All teas and many other fun things are available through their gift shop as well, so you can enjoy at home as well. So far my favorite tea is the Buckingham Palace Garden Party.

Worst experience ever. I love teas and have never had such horrible food. My girlfriends and i spent $30 each for food that was inedible - dry scones and dry bread with just a little cream cheese slathered on it. The only good part of the day was visiting the cute shop next door - Scarborough Fair. (We all left hungry from the tea!)

I have been to the Mad Hatter and Maude's tea rooms and been very disappointed. The food has been mediocre if not frozen and thawed with a lack of large selection of teas. Not to mention MONTHS waiting to get in for a reservation at Maudes. This tearoom is the best of the best. I know people have commented on it not being open. All I did was read their website and called and left a message. My call was returned promptly in a friendly manner and I had no problem at all. Their hours and days open are on the website- NO PROBLEM. It has a wonderful tea selection. It is quiet and and a warm inviting atmosphere. The food is fresh and delicious. I am half English and always expect the BLAND English fare with cucumber sandwiches etc etc. NOT HERE. To start off the Potato Thyme soup of the month was spiced and full of wonderful flavors. The sandwiches were an egg salad on dark rye giving it depth. The wrap was a broccoli, carrot, bacon and raisin blend that married beautifully. The currant studded scones were so fresh and served with Devonshire cream (not fake stuff or butter) and a REAL homemade lemon curd. I haven't even gotten to the desserts yet. All four were fresh and moist and full of flavor from the brownie, Madeline, strawberry cake and the soft shortbread with a dollop of soft (not some hard candy kiss) of chocolate on top. I love this area of St.Paul too. Come and enjoy!