text: I am lucky to work in Carefree and have this delightful little gem within walking distance of my office I see ERTR as a destinationit is worth the drive from ANYWHERE in the Valley Everything was simply perfect the ambiance our server the tea and the food was outstanding A visit to our table by the owner was icing on t he cake Her name is Jo and she is as delightful as the dining experiencennAs a frequent hightea person I was tickled to see the addition of a lunch menu that veered from the typical tea sandwich selection I had what they called special quiche Dried tomatoes mushrooms spinach and cheddar cheese in a delicious rich crustto die for Since it is not on the menu and you want to try it call ahead to see what days they might offer it They have other quiches on the menu such a vegetarian and a smoked salmon with cheese and onion Quiche is served with a mixed greens side salad and your choice of dressing I had the bleu cheeseit is chunky and fabulous They had some English comfort food dishes on the menu as wellI will be trying them soonnnMy lunch date had tea sandwiches warm scones with strawberry preserves and Devonshire cream plus a delicious array of miniature cakes and pastriesShe loved it as much as I loved the quichennWe loved being served on beautiful china having a lovely table and basically feeling a bit elegant and special And here is something that really won my heart The owner has a trunk of frufru hats what you would expect from an English proprietor that offers an array of styles to don the heads of young girls enjoying high tea with their moms and older women enjoying a little playfulness while embracing the magic of an old friendship and the enjoyment of a wonderful meal nnIf you would like to do something fun grab someone special and head out to Carefree for a memorable day Dine inside or on the patioeither way you will say to you lunch partner Jackies review was spot onnnEnjoy this gem It is a little slice of magic in the middle of the desert My only question is Why did it take me so long to find this oasis