Tea Room Review: City Cafe

URL: http://www.citycafedallas.com/tea.htm
Address: 5757 W. Lovers Lane Dallas, Texas
Phone: 214-351-2233
Hours: Th-Sun, 3pm
Price: $25
Reservations required.

Rating: 4.25 out of 5 teacups
Ambiance: 4
Service: 5
Food: 4
Tea: 4

Located on Lover's Lane in the "Tea Cup" of Dallas, the City Cafe tea room has captured the tea captain from the Aldolphus - much to the credit of City Cafe.

The tea room is quiet and well appointed, definitely a haven from the everyday bustle of the street. An interesting selection of music compliments the atmosphere and effectively masks any noise that might seep in from the restaraunt. The china is elegant rather than ornate as is the silver tea service.

The food was impressively good and unusual, starting with a tomato basil soup and fried green tomatoes that they were "trying out." Sandwiches were tasty, but compared to the rest of the food, unremarkable. The scones were delicious (with generous portions of clotted cream) and the desserts heavenly.

An interesting selection of loose leaf teas is provided, with a different pot of tea served with each course. All of the teas were flavored or herbal, favoring those with a sweet tooth. The tea captain was able to provide feedback as to which teas matched best with milk, which were caffinated, which were ideal for pregnant or nursing mothers, and a wealth of other tea-related information.

Service was impeccable, providing not only knowledgable recommendations for the tea but also an entertaining patter. We were "my lady" and "my lovelies" and definitely felt pampered, fussed over, and adored. Possibly the most unique and genteel service we have ever experienced in a tea room - each diner is left with the impression that they are on par with royalty.