Greenwood Country Tearoom
★★★★★ 4.6 (35) • $$
"I visited the Greenwood Country Tea Room today with my mom and sister to attend High Tea for mom's birthday. I have to say, the experience was fabulous. High tea started at 1 PM and we were seated in a very quaint room at a beautifully set table by the window. There's a comfortable amount of space between the tables and they actually had two rooms that they served. The tea sets used were all floral themed at our table, and though the teacup and saucer did not match the plate settings. The eclectic mix worked. We had an iced peach tea on the table as well as an assortment of hot teas throughout the meal. The meal began with a cup of carrot, ginger soup, garnished with a sprig of celery. The soup was beautifully spiced and tasted amazing. It paired well with both the iced peach tea and the hot berry tea. sidenote the berry tea had a lovely pink color to it which made for a surprisingly nice contrast against the orange of the carrot ginger soup. We were also excited to get it that we forgot to take pictures until we've had a few bites each. Lol.Course a small chicken Caesar salad. The chicken was grilled perfection with fresh made croutons and a homemade Caesar dressing. The dressing was a hint more tangy than I'm used to, but not at all fishy even my mom who does not like Caesar dressing enjoyed the salad. I think we must've all been hungrier than we thought when we arrive because we forgot to take pictures of the salad all together. it looked like any normal chicken Caesar salad and came on a small 6 inch plate. The downtime in between the salad course and the entrée was a bit longer, but it left a good opportunity for us to enjoy each other's company and conversation. Everyone around the room seemed perfectly content to leisurely enjoy each and no one seemed to mind the intervals between. When the sandwich course came out, it was actually a selection of small sandwiches and pastries with a hint of fruit as well. We had apricot ham sandwich, quarters, plain scones, blueberry scones, turkey pesto pastries (Looked like puff pastry coils), and a strawberry chicken salad on a slice of brown bread. I've never been a chicken salad fan, but I did try it here and the addition of the strawberries and other various fruits at least made it edible for me; however, both my mom and sister do like chicken salad and they raved about this one. The scones were top-notch; buttery and the perfect amount of sweet. They tiered sandwiches and pastries also came with a homemade fresh lemon curd that was smooth and velvet and enhanced the flavors of the scones and the sandwiches. The apricot ham was amazing and was served on what tasted like a cinnamon raisin bread. The turkey pesto pastry was fluffy with a slight crumble to the pastry, and the pesto inside was made to perfection.There were four pieces of each item on the tray and everyone in our small group had a second helping of something so there was nothing left at the end of the course. The sandwich trays also contained a small assortment of fruit, including orange slices, carved kiwi, and some grapes.After the sandwich course they came around and cleared the plates from the table and refilled our hot tea cup with a wonderfully scented lavender tea. After that they brought out dessert, which was absolutely crazy. Each of us got our own plate of mini desserts, which included a homemade cookie, chocolate cake, a yellow cake with raspberry cream, strawberry shortcake, lemon, poppyseed cake with a hint of blueberry. My favorite dessert was the raspberry cake; however, the favorites were different around the table. The lavender tea again was the perfect pair for the selection of desserts.When we finished the meal, it was almost 3 o'clock so we had been there for about two hours. It did not feel like two hours and it was time well spent with the girls in our family. The tea room staff was pleasant and attentive, but not overly present. They had amazing food and fabulous service. Before we left, we were already asking when they were going to be doing high tea again. For the record, I only do it about twice a year, but they are open with a regular menu for a few hours in the middle of the day Wednesday through Saturday. I highly recommend that you join them for a meal and a good time with family and friends."
"I enjoyed the welcoming, hospitable service from the gracious owner, the reasonable prices and the generous portions during my opening week dine-in lunch visit.The shawarma platter ($11.99) included choice of soup or a side salad, a side of hummus, a bottomless basket of pita bread and good portions of moist, white chicken and moist, flavorful rice. The sides were served with a smile five minutes after I ordered at the table, while the entrée was served 25 minutes later. Everything was very good. I especially liked the tasty hummus.I found the dining area to be clean and comfortable with Mediterranean background music and plenty of natural light. I also noticed a private dining area with room for six.The menu included appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts and meals for the kiddos with many vegan and vegetarian options. There was a 4% credit card surcharge.Overall, very nice!"
"When I walked in, I was immediately greeted by a tall man near the front door. There was a worker, mopping the floor, and I could see and smell how clean the place was. I let the greeter know I wanted to place a to-go order and he showed me to a menu and a place to sit down to be comfy while I reviewed my food options. Everyone was super friendly right off the bat. I placed my order and did not have to wait long for my food. The same man who greeted me was the one who gave me my food, and he wished me a fond farewell and told me to stay warm on this cold evening. The service alone is what will bring me back to this place. It smelled so good in the car that I wished I had a fork and someone else was driving so I could start tasting it on the way home. Finally, I was home and able to dish up. My daughter tasted hers first. "So good!', she proclaimed. After my first bite I agreed. Restaurant has plenty of seating in the dining area. If you're in Northtown during lunchtime, you should stop in and try the buffet. I could see that it's a very large buffet and there must be lots of options. They also offer delivery."
