A very different atmosphere holds sway when you enter the English Garden Tea Room in Gate City, Virginia. Don t expect a fast food experience when you come to dine at this unique establishment. The Rose Dining Room is the former front parlor with walls the color of roses while the English Garden Room features green walls and floral window decorations. Bradley and Owens plan to add three more tables to their outside veranda when the weather cooperates. The English Garden Tearoom offers three to four choices of luncheons each day with a garden salad and fruit cup included in most entrees.
Salad dressings are homemade and are to be enjoyed with their special tea of the day.
Tea offerings range from regular iced tea to fruit teas and include Earl Grey, Darjeeling and other herbal teas. Their decadent desserts include a house specialty, Jefferson Davis Pie, which is a luscious blend of brown sugar and chocolate in a crust and topped with whipped cream. Praline cheesecake and Chocolate Raspberry Dream compliment their dessert offerings. On the lighter side, a fruit compte is also available for those watching their weight. While the food is excellent and the surroundings worth the wait, don't expect a fast food attitude.