Tea Room Review: Lavendou's

URL: http://www.lavendou.com/tea.htm
Address: 19009 Preston R., Ste 200 Dallas, TX
Phone: 972-248-1911
Hours: M-F, 3-5:30pm
Price: $14.95
Reservations required.

Rating: 4 out of 5 tea cups
Ambiance: 4
Service: 4
Food: 4
Tea: 4

An upscale French eatery on Preston near George Bush, Lavendou's offers a nice selection of teas and delicious food for a more than reasonable price. The atmosphere bespeaks of a lovely French country kitchen, elegant, yet humble. Sprigs of lavender adorn the establishment adding to an overall feeling of relaxation.

The service was unobtrusive and prompt - perfect for conversation and relaxation. While not particularly knowledgeable about the the teas, our waiter was efficient in explaining the food and the tea menu provides an excellent overview of the selections.

The teas were interesting and prepared with skill in basic china. Each guest gets a single pot. The de Lavendou tea is especially nice for those who enjoy a bit of lavender, but all teas were of a high quality.

The food is presented all at once on a three tiered tray. The sandwiches, provided on a good quality white bread, included cucumber, proscuitto, and chicken salad - all nicely put together. The scones were a bit dry (clotted cream and a single type of jam were provided), but the tea bread was delicious and moist, served with a creamy spread already applied. The desserts were by far the best part of the meal, with the chocolate/coffee napoleon stealing the show.