Sugarplums & Tea

I was able to make reservations ahead of my trip to Pennsylvania, which was great since this place was bustling when we strolled in. We opted for the tea service, which came with two cups of corn and noodle soup, a variety of tea sandwiches, two pots of tea, and sweet savories. You could tell, which is rare for a restaurant, that everything was made fresh that day, and was not lacking in flavor. Dining there was one of the highlights of our trip.

Lovely, quaint, hidden gem! Never would suspect this place here… amongst all the trees, hills and country-​feeling neighborhood! Rocking chairs on the patio add to the ambiance.
There are a myriad of teas, coffees, jams, homemade desserts, and fresh salads and sandwiches. Think HighTea and frills! We tried a couple of the fresh made smoothies and are eyeing the house made keylime tart as I type!
Great service to boot!

I love how Sugarplums is tucked into a neighborhood. The building itself is beautiful with high ceilings and tastefully decorated. My two daughters and I came to visit for our annual Christmas tea. We normally go to a place close by, but wanted to try some place new this year. We will definitely be back! The two main differences I would point out between Sugarplums and other tea rooms, is that 1.) Sugarplums has a much larger menu, and is a place that you could go to just for a regular lunch, and 2.) Sugarplums is not a traditional Victorian tea room that uses fancy china or lace tablecloths. Prices are reasonable and dress is casual.
A+ for service. As soon as we entered, we were greeted and seated immediately. Our waitress was cheery and professional. The food was very good! My girls ordered the High Tea. I would like to have ordered the High Tea, but trying to be careful calorie-​wise, ordered the smaller Garden Tea. Each of us really had no complaints. Their tea listing is crazy long, and so I decided, what the heck, I’ll try something different. Usually when I do this, I’m sorry. I threw caution to the wind and ordered chocolate chai. It was amazing! I guess I expected it to be overpowering, but the spices and chocolate were balanced just right. That day, as they change their menu frequently, the High Tea savories included scallop sliders, chicken salad with jalapeño jelly, flat bread with braised ribs (I believe), and hash brown casserole. The girls raved about the hash brown casserole and were pleased with everything. The three sweets consisted of a peppermint brownie in a tiny cup topped with whipped cream (a little too sweet for my one daughter), and two others, which I can’t remember, but were enjoyed. My Garden Tea had a very good simple salad with poppy seed dressing, fresh fruit cup, chicken salad (so delicious, made with chunks of chicken and the jalopeno jelly), and the most amazing lemon scone with side of lemon curd. This scone… made me very happy.
My girls and I had a wonderful time.

A very quaint cute place. Food was delicious! Not on the main track but well worth the effort to get there.

I recently hosted a bridal shower for my sister in law here — site unseen. Boy did I luck out!
It’s a bit off the beaten path tucked in a residential development and farmland — but it provides a really nice atmosphere/​backdrop.
They put us in a large room in the front so we had privacy which was really nice. The food was very tasty — especially the homemade blueberry scones and crab salad (REAL crab). The salads were fresh and delicious. A variety of hot and cold gourmet teas are available and everyone was pleased with their selections. The chef recently received an award and it’s easy to see why.
Service was friendly, accommodating and attentive.
Two thumbs way up — highly recommend for lunch or a gathering. Go!