Tealicious Tea Room

what a delightful find! I admit that the mall is a bit underwhelming, and it may take a bit to find but it is definitely worth looking. The décor is quaint and lovely, the food fresh, interesting and delicious, and the service perfect. I went with friends for lunch but it would also be a great place for a baby or bridal shower.

Really fun atmosphere. The tea was FINE And the dishes had great names based on the Royal Aristocracy. The tables are set very high tea-​like and they have an assortment of hats to don while eating lunch and scones. I would recommend it for a special gathering.

I am in a close in between saysing this place is perfect to okay. I loved the service, we had a bridal shower at the location, HOWEVER the space is tight, we had to figure out how to sit and accomodate us all and we were hoping for more privacy but they had a small thin curtain to divide us. The room has a shop to look at that is closest to the dining area and that became a little annoying once the shower began and people would get confused and walked in. The plaza is difficult to find and I have gotten there by accident few times. However, the tea, food, and overall appeal of the Tea Room is beautiful delcious and alluring. I just wish that the space would be set up in a reasonable convinence for big parties. I recommend trying it for a casual brunch with someone to catch up and enjoy the sandwhiches, soup, and teas :)

I had a really amazing time here. Everything is so elegant and beautiful. I highly recommend the Ginger Peach Tea. It was amazing! The five of us laughed and ate till we almost popped. Our waitress was friendly and patient with our table of giggly girls. Had such s blast. I will be returning and bringing more friends.

Cute spot. HORRIBLE SERVICE. Over priced. They called three times to confirm the reservation because there was another party that wanted the spot. Made it seem like they wanted to cancel our reservation. They kept on rushing us to place our order. If you want to share a plate with someone there is a $ 15 sharing fee. When we went to pay the server told us that we couldn’t all pay with card because they get charged an extra fee, but they would make an exception this one time. Which is ridiculous since they advertise that they accept credit cards. We felt unwelcomed.

Our lunch was delicious, and our tea was spectacular. I ordered a chocolate soufflé tea, which was like drinking chocolate in a cup. I was in oral heaven. Read more about my experience:
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My mother and I went for our first and now last time. The owner came to the table saying we didn’t leave an adequate tip amount for our tea and sandwich. They charge extra for honey which is ridiculous. This is what makes small businesses look bad. Not only will I never return but I encourage everyone to consider this before going. For $ 20 you get poor service and intimidated.

Sadly ‘Tea Licious’ seems to be operated by someone who never had had an authentic British tea before.
While you can find the proverbial gem at a hole in the wall, tea licious’ location in a completely dead part of a strip mall should have been a warning sign. We did see people inside, so decided to go in. We probably should have realized that none of those patrons have had an authentic tea in their lives either.
The menu looked ok, but there was several items that shouldn’t have had a place on a tea menu. Never mind, we ordered one full English tea and a chicken sandwich (which comes with tea, soup, and salad/​fruit).
Our tea came first. Another warning sign presented itself when my mom couldn’t get milk with her English breakfast tea (which is commonly served with milk). Our condescending waiter brought cream (!) and said English breakfast tea may well be served with milk but they had none. Not good. The quality of the tea was ok, but that’s not saying much in this town.
Our food came. I wasn’t that into receiving split pea soup with my sandwich, but was even more surprised that such a minuscule portion came in a huge bowl. Chicken sandwich on a croissant was just ok but came with a completely tasteless salad and a couple pieces of mangy fruit. All this for $ 19!
The full tea had a scone, clotted cream (more whipped), a sponge cake (actually not too bad) and a few tea sandwiches plus some savories. The savories were near inedible. And while the fillings of the sandwiches were ok, the bread was totally the wrong type. All this for $ 30! The good news is we didn’t eat much so we didn’t put on any weight.
Pass.

as a Brit, I’m always looking for a nice spot … of all the tea rooms i’ve experienced … this establishment stands forefront and demands to be counted among the finest.

Refreshingly lovely place to stop for tea and a sandwich! Highly recommended.

What a lovely tea room! The owner is a wonderful woman, so sweet and accommodating. I will be back with my friends, soon!

My future mother in law took me, and my future step daughter here for tea yesterday and from the moment I stepped into the place I really felt at home! This tea room is sooooo unbelievably cute! I noticed all little details such as the salt and pepper shakers, to the chairs and the wall paper etc. I could live here!
The owner waited on us and she’s SUCH a great hostess. We felt so welcomed from beginning to end!
The tea menu was very extensive, and they had my favorite which was Ginger Peach! Yummy! I got the Abigail tea which was $ 27 and you get alot of food and it comes with a soup maybe it’s because most of the tea places I go to in CA (where I’m from) they hardly give you anything for around the $ 20 range. So when I come here and I get all this food with friendly service for under $ 30 I am a happy camper!
The sandwiches were very good, they were fresh, because I could tell they didn’t use old bread or made the sandwiches beforehand and placed it in the fridge waiting to be served.
I can not wait to come back!

My friend Michelle and I met at TeaLicious today for lunch, this being her second visit and my first. It’s housed in a run-​down strip mall near an equally run-​down Publix and just north of a Walgreen’s at the corner of Atlantic and Military in Delray Beach. You can’t see the restaurant from either street so plunge bravely into the strip mall parking lot and you’ll find it. This is the kind of place one would expect to find on the «Ave» in downtown Delray with its tourist and special occasion appeal.
TeaLicious is excessively decorated with all things flowery and frilly: I couldn’t help but think of Hyacinth Bucket from «Keeping Up Appearances» who brags about her Royal Doulton china with the hand-​painted periwinkles – every teacup and saucer was painted, gold-​rimmed, or otherwise decorated. Perching birds adorn wallpaper, and shelves housing bric-​à-​brac (all for sale) complete the look which is a cross between Victorian and French country: bright, busy, and brutally feminine.
Our table was covered with a clean white cloth. A small carnation filled vase (long stems cut, so that there’s no looking around tall stalks throughout the meal) and teacups and saucers, one for each place setting graced the table. As mentioned by other reviews, tea choices abound, and we each ordered our own pot to sip from throughout the meal. (I ordered the Ginseng Oolong, which was good, but if I ever go again, will order something else for variety’s sake). You can steep the tea as long as you like in beautiful tea pots. Honey and cream are brought to the table with the tea, and the honey was delicious.
So far so good. Then the menu arrived, and what a shock! Most of the choices on the Afternoon Tea Luncheon menu are $ 19, with the most expensive, the Abigail Rose, priced at $ 27. Based on its description, however, it seems as if it would serve two for a meal, or more perhaps for a snack, but since Michelle got this on her last visit, we decided to order our own separate meals. $ 19 to me is quite a lot for a lunch, particularly in such a location as this. The point was made in a review about a restaurant near this one, «DIG,» that the prices are too high for the area, but DIG’s excuse is at least that it’s using organic and specialty ingredients such as grass fed beef. What is this tea room’s excuse for such exorbitant pricing?
I ordered the Lady Camille Salad ($ 19), which the menu describes as «Our delicious walnut-​cranberry chicken salad.» The positives were that the flavor was pretty good. It was not overdressed and tasted pleasingly of chopped tarragon. The bed of lettuce underneath the chicken salad tasted of olive juice and lemon, a nice complement to the creamy chicken salad. That said, the portion was small – I would have liked more of the green salad. As for the chicken, it was dry and somewhat chewy, as if it had been overcooked. I had to ask for salt and pepper as the chicken salad was underseasoned, but this seems to be a chronic problem in Delray’s restaurants, I’m beginning to think. Finally, and this is a small point, but again, all together now, NINETEEN DOLLARS, this walnut-​cranberry salad boasted precious few cranberries and even fewer walnuts.
It was not a bad meal, but it was not worth $ 19. The one sad little seeded cracker that accompanied this salad seemed stingy – come on, you’re charging $ 19!
Before our entrees arrived, I must mention, we were brought a delicious Garlic, Escarole and White Bean Soup. My starving heart leapt as our server lowered large white soup bowls onto the table, and sank as quickly; my bowl was not even half-​filled! The amount of soup was probably ¾ cup to a cup, and although it was delicious, the most delicious thing I had at TeaLicious, the miserly serving size cut into my enjoyment. Again, in unison: NINETEEN DOLLARS!
I don’t know if I’ll revisit TeaLicious. I’m certainly not in favor of gargantuan portions, but the portions here are simply ungenerous, particularly given the cost. Give me a proper bit of green salad instead of a few leaves; give me a bowl of soup, if giving soup at all, and if you’re going to charge $ 19 for a chicken salad, give me moist, tender chicken.
As to the atmosphere, if you like Adele, this is your place. Listening to «Rolling in the Deep» while watching a little girl and her grandma eating scones and sipping tea at a nearby table seemed truly odd. I’m surprised that TeaLicious doesn’t tune into Classical South Florida as a musical choice. Also, sometimes the music stops, forcing conversation to a whisper, as the place is quiet, a welcome change from the clatter of most places these days – and bless them for having no TV in sight.
As you leave, you might be encouraged to visit the gift shop that adjoins the restaurant. Lots of tschotkes here, and everything expensive. It’s bizarrely, too, a wallpaper shop (do people even buy wallpaper anymore?) In short, rethinking prices and portions could be a big help here.

Although the location is not very desirable, the interior is simply darling! Tealicious is the perfect venue for a ladies’ luncheon or an afternoon out. The small dining rooms are surrounded with charming chandeliers, adorable china tea sets and dinnerware, and lovely lace tablecloths.
There are at least 30 different types of tea from which to choose, some with descriptions that made me think I was ordering dessert.
We went there on Mother’s Day. There was a set price of approximately $ 30 pp which included a few finger sandwiches, mini quiche bites, dessert bites, and all the tea you could drink.
To be honest, I was expecting it to be a bit different. For the amount we spent on food vs. the amount we were served, it was extremely overpriced. However, the food was extremely fresh and delicious.
I would have given this 4 stars, however our server was extremely rude and made it very clear that she would rather have been anywhere but serving my mom, sister, and me.
It was a unique experience I am glad I had, but I doubt I would return.

My husband and I visited Tealicious today for breakfast. This was our first experience with a tea shop and it was lovely. Even though they don’t necessarily have a breakfast menu — they mostly focus on lunch — they made us French toast, scrambled eggs, toast, and croissant. They have an extensive list of teas. My husband enjoyed his decaf Earl Gray and I liked my adventurous pick — Chocolate Soufflé Tea. I’d recommend to call ahead and make a reservation even if it’s just for two people. Ann and Mary Ann were very nice and Ann took real good care of us. The Tea Shop had pleasant décor and I felt like I wasn’t in south Florida. Would I go back? Yes I think I would.