In December, I went to a nearby Tea Room with my wonderful friend Diane to celebrate our birthdays together. It was fabulous! Read about it here. Then when my Sweetie offered to take me to Carmel for our 15th anniversary (yippee) I thought I would see if we could have tea while we were up there, maybe at the Tuck Box? More on that later, but in my search I found two things, the wonderful Eddison and Melrose in Monterey, and a Living Social coupon for them! After reading many amazing reviews, I bought the deal and made the reservation. That morning, we got up early and drove straight to Eddison and Melrose. I can’t say enough nice things about this place! No wonder the reviews were so great. I wish I could go every week!!
Sometimes the food is a bit sparse, like one of the ones near us, but not here. Plenty to eat and enjoy, and we didn’t go away hungry at all!! Everything was so yummy and lovely!
I had delicious apricot tea. It’s nice to like flavored tea now so I can enjoy this! Thank you to Laviece from J. Henry Manor for giving me a love for flavored tea with her French Caramel Creme Brulee tea!! I miss her shop!
She also made my favorite cream scones, but, happily, Karen’s scones tasted nearly exactly the same. I’m wanting some right now!!! She needs to be closer to me!
One of the things I loved about this place was the way they were so friendly. They also paid careful attention to detail and extras. Some examples are trading out the frilly cups for more masculine ones for the men, (see the above photo) and special catering for children. Look at the personal plastic teapot for the little girl’s hot chocolate “tea!” :>
We saw a couple of groups of women, a mother and daughter date and a family with sweet kids while we were there. Truly a lovely place for all to visit!!
Two Belleek sightings:
You know I find flowers everywhere I go! And they’re extra special in a Belleek vase!
You may not know the treasure that awaits from the outside, but once you’re in the door it is completely transformed, and so is your afternoon!! :>
If you’re ever in the Carmel/Monterey area, this place is definitely worth the stop! And if you’re local, go…and go often!!!
Tea time anyone!!
P.S. All of these photos were with my phone instead of my real camera, less distracting to other people’s experience that way. :>
Truly Skrumptious 
What a sweet review of Karen’s lovely tea room! I discovered her place a few years ago, and enjoyed coming there for a leisurely lunch. My work hours changes, and so I haven’t been there for a long while. Tomorrow, husband and I have a vacation day. This is exactly where I want to go, tomorrow. I like this waaaaaaaaay better than the other two places in Carmel– which I think are a bit overrated and too expensive. Glad you enjoyed my little corner of the world.
I wholeheartedly agree! Her prices are reasonable, food skrumptious and plentiful, and everything is beautiful! I love your little corner of the world and can’t wait for the next trip! Have fun tomorrow, and I’m glad your husband likes going with you too!!
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What a delightful experience. We have a few tea rooms in my area so I feel lucky about that but not quite as nice this one appears to be. So happy you had a grand time.
What a wonderful experience! The tea room looks just lovely and the food so delicious. I am loving the chintz tea set; simply gorgeous! Thank you so much foo taking me along and coming to tea. Happy Easter!
Blessings,
Sandi