“Amazing is this restaurant’s ability to incorporate upscale elements that do not 
compromise its understated charm. The food is delicious, the prices are right, 
and the atmosphere is tasteful. However, eat early! The Tea Shoppe is usually 
closed by 5:30.”

Ambiance:       9
Service:           8
Menu:              9
Food:               9
Value:              9

Overall Rating:            9

Review:

            Warm and inviting, The Tea Shoppe in Mashpee Commons is truly the picture of European elegance. Fancy floral linens and dainty chinaware provide an excellent backdrop for the Tea Shoppe’s classy customers, who often dine in their Sunday best.
The menu in the tea salon is excellent; brimming with enticing options and fairly affordable prices. Sampled was the Shepherd’s Pie, a Tea Shoppe specialty that captured the lure of Britain with delicious mashed potatoes, crisp vegetables, and succulent ground beef. If you don’t have a taste for Shepherd’s Pie, you can still be wowed by other English-inspired dishes like quiches, seafood pasties, finger sandwiches, salads, and soups. While the Tea Shoppe’s lunch options are tempting, it is the tea menu that is a nonpareil. Although the robust “Mountain Kenya” was sampled, the menu also has choices for those who prefer their teas to be fruity or herbal. All orders arrive in a personal kettle with a cute tea cozy, and are brewed with loose leaves and charcoal-filtered water for an added pop of flavor. For dessert, a raspberry scone (The Tea Shoppe’s pride and joy) was opted for.  As if the fluffy biscuit and sugared berries did not suffice, the scone was accompanied by little dishes of cream and fresh preserves. On the way out, many customers choose to take home a little piece of Tea Shoppe goodness by purchasing from the affiliated bakery and gift shop.

Contributed by: Manchester, A.
                         weknowCapeCod.com contributing writer