Pimiento Tea Room

We passed by here when coming to Yelp event and decided we would come back to see what they offered. Today, was the day! We decided to do the Sunday brunch - in which you needed a reservation for - it cost $35 per person. If your inner child has always wanted to attend a tea party with friends, this is the thing to do! I was so excited and had a great time with my wife. They were very accommodating to everyone's needs and made sure each person had something to eat or enjoy within their dietary needs. The location is very clean, colorful, and inviting. Parking is trouble - that we were not to happy about. As it can be a pain parking across the street (if you can find a spot) and having to cross traffic to get back on a busy road. Now, for the real 'tea' - the food! To start you have choice of a pot of tea or another drink of your choice. They have a list of different options to choose from, we got something different each and it was amazing! We actually purchased some to go. After that you were presented with the other courses, everything was pretty and unique in taste. It truly is something fun to do. I would suggest you take a chance on it! Things that we ordered outside of the brunch: chicken stew and salmon chowder - both were soooo good!

Pimiento Tea Room has a funky vibe that is unlike traditional tea rooms. It's full of bright colored wallpapers, painted walls and even has an elegant painting of Mr. T over the mantle. The decor is cool! We ordered Kiss of the Dragon tea which was delicious. I like how our tea was steeped in a clear French press, and that it came with honey and sugar cubes on the side. For our meal we started with the Pimento Profiteroles - whipped pimento cheese piped into a cream puff shell (pâte à choux). Sadly the profiteroles didn't taste fresh and we disliked the whipped pimento cheese. Our server told us "it's very cheddar forward," so it didn't have a lot of pimento flavor. The cheddar flavor didn't go well with the sweetness of the pâte à choux. Our server kindly offered to bring us something else, so we picked the sausage balls. The sausage balls were dry and overcooked, but the worst part was the PTR mustard served with them. I can't explain the flavor, but it was unpleasant and we both gave up trying to eat the sausage balls. Fortunately the sandwiches we ordered (Chicken Salad & Pea Pesto) were delicious. But my chicken salad sandwich came stacked oddly high. My friend and I practically burst out laughing when we saw it. I had to take it apart and reassemble it so I could actually get it in my mouth! Afterwards we ordered the Texas sheet cake. The dessert we received looked like a large peanut butter cup! At first we thought we had the wrong dessert. But after asking our server if this was the Texas sheet cake, she cryptically assured us that "all the flavors should be there." I have to think that we weren't the first diners to question why a dessert called a "Texas sheet cake with strawberry-chocolate frosting" looked like a brownie in the shape of a peanut butter cup. It was dry, dense and tasted like chocolate. We didn't detect any strawberry flavor.Even though I liked the decor of PTR, and thought the service was great, the food (except for the sandwiches) did not meet our expectations so we're not likely to go there again.

It was definitely my cup of tea, but not my husband's. He ordered the cup of chowder and liked it. I ordered the 3 scones with cinnamon butter for us. 2 spirit drinks.. both delicious I'd recommend it for a girls' day lunch date.. not a date with the burger loving husband. Lol.

Located in Holly Springs but not far from Apex, right on the Main Street in Holly Springs. There's parking on the side and across the street.We came here for lunch during the week and even though it was around 1:00 there was still a small wait. This is an old home and they have made each big room into a lovely dining area. We were seated inside and our kind waitress came quickly. This was my first visit but my friend had been here several times. The menu has soups, salads, entree's, and several good sweets. The tea choices are amazing and it was hard to pick one they all sounded so good!My friend chose the rose one and I had the passion fruit one. Both were delicious. I had a collard dip and the chowder soup. I would get both again. Yum!She had the black bean soup which had a little spice and was think and very good. She also had the pickled veggies and enjoyed them. We got scones and three different flavors of butter...honey scallions was my favorite. We also had the butterscotch and the passion fruit. Service was exceptional, nice and clean, beautiful decor. I look forward to next time!

We stubbled upon this hidden gem on our way out of town. Cohen good with a flair. The scones were buttery and moist and the flavored butters went perfectly! Pimento cheese and black eyed pea hummus were creamy and loaded with flavor. I got the turtle bean soup and the 10 layered salad. Yum! My friends had the tomato sandwich and the corn chowder. They loved theirs as well. Don't skip the wall paper in the bathroom!!! Great place to go with friends.

Dinner at PTR was delicious. We all enjoyed our dinner and time together. The atmosphere was wonderful. I recommend you going to eat here. These are just a few of the pics. We ordered quite a few various items and everything was great.

A great place for light lunch and tea! While waiting for your order, there's definitely something interesting that'll catch your eye. From the seasonal decor to the regular decor. They had so many tea options, some seasonal options, that makes me want to branch out and try different teas. The finger sandwiches and soup are perfect for lunch, filling enough to get through the day. The scones were delish with their different butter flavors. Will be coming back!

This place is so quaint, and simply delightful! We went there for a leadership meeting, and the staff was simply amazing. We had the opportunity to eat outdoors on the patio. There were small fans on the table to ward off bugs, so that was a nice surprise, I had the scones which come accompanied with a few butters. The butter is a very light yet packed with flavor. Very awesome texture and just a great combo now what blew my mind was the salmon dip and the collard green dip! I was absolutely flabbergasted at the amount of flavor in the dip!!! The collard greens are such a southern delicacy, and the way they infused peppers and cheeses to make this surprisingly great appetizer I was blown away! The dips come accompanied with the classic corn dippers or Fritos. This place was absolutely worth a visit will be returning!

TLDR: Beautiful tea house serving appetizers, high-quality teas, lunch, and dinner. Check serving times for meals beforehand since they have limited hours for lunch (11-2:30) and dinner (5-8:30). They do not have wifi. I recommend their seasonal fig tea and pickled vegetables!Interesting atmosphere and aesthetic. It has more of a day bar / brunch restaurant vibe than a cafe. One room did have a lovely tea room vibe. Several parties dining in that room wore fancy high tea hats. The building, furniture, and decorations are beautiful. The music did not match the vibe nor did the plastic QR code menus or plastic wrappers holding the gold tinted utensils. The employees were friendly, but busy. I am sure the set up is tricky with multiple rooms, large parties, and an outdoor area. I stopped here one since I love tea and two since I needed to work on a presentation. Ample parking is available with signage directing you where to park. When you walk in, you wait briefly at the hostess stand to be seated. I chose the room on the left since it was quieter. Comfortable chairs, a couch, and tables decorated the bright room. Framed pictures of Dolly Parton lined the fireplace and the bar was located at the far end of the room. I chose to sit at a dining table and viewed the paper menu. QR code menus and paper menus are available. The paper menus are at the hostess stand when you walk in. The tea menu was short, but had a good variety of high-quality unique teas. I chose the seasonal fig tea made with a blend of black and green tea. Since I arrived in between lunch and dinner, they were serving only appetizers at the time. I chose the pickled vegetables. Once I ordered and set up my laptop to start working, I was informed that they do not have wifi. This was very surprising. Unfortunately I needed internet access to work so I did not stay as long as originally planned. I did love the tea and pickled vegetables. I finished the vegetables and poured the tea in a to-go cup to enjoy later. Overall, the tea room is lovely. Perfect for meeting up with friends.

This is my go to in Holly Springs when I want meet up with gal pals for a place we can actually hear ourselves talk. I LOVE the atmosphere, the Victorian profiles along the wall at the entrance is always a blast to introduce friends to. I love the teas and the idea of tea infused vodkas is truly unique. The staff is always friendly and helpful, great at offering suggestions. This is truly a unique spot and a treasure of Holly Springs.