Tea Room Review: Maudee's

URL: http://www.maudees.com/frameset.html
Address: 4333 Lovers Lane Dallas, TX
Phone: (214) 526-9750
Hours: M-Sat, 3-5pm
Price: $17.95
Reservations required.

Rating: 4 out of 5 tea cups
Ambiance: 4
Service: 4
Food: 3
Tea: 5

Located in a strip mall in Dallas off of Lover's Lane, Maudee's provides a decent tea experience with the emphasis being on the tea rather than the food.

A selection of lovely teas are served in eclectic china shaped like elephants, mums, and more. A different tea may be selected with each course. Of the teas tried, the Green Strawberry Hibiscus (a seasonal choice) was the most remarkable, with a surprisingly pleasant tang. The unique shapes for the tea pots occasioned a comment and the server indicated that finding new and interesting tea pots is a bit of a passion for Maudee's - one that definitely sets an interesting and memorable table.

The sandwiches were extremely basic - pimento cheese, egg salad, tuna salad, and chicken salad - served on soft white bread. Scones and muffins were tasty with a lovely sugar topping and were, by far, the favorite course. The desserts - an iced chocolate brownie and lemon bar - were mundane when compared to City Cafe and Inessa Stewart (both on the same street), but were tender and delicious.

Service was attentive, polite, and knowledgeable. The server was able to provide excellent recommendations regarding the tea selection and preparation. The atmosphere was quiet and inviting - the decor offering a wonderful break from the hustle of the street outside. Overall, a lovely place for a tea lover who is looking for a quiet afternoon.