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The Tea Room

1 Wharf House | The Wharf, St Ives TR26 1PG, England
01736 794325
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Ranked #2 of 93 restaurants in St Ives
Cuisines: English
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
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Kent, England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Whenever we go down to St Ives, we never fail to visit. Oh yes, I can still taste their delicious home-made scones now. The perfect cream tea. Must stop, it's making my tummy rumble!!!!!!

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Birmingham
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Excellent food and service, ordered a BLT sandwich and a Egg Mayo sandwich, each sandwich had a side salad and crisps, truly excellent sandwiches would highly recommend this place, but be aware it is extremely busy and getting a table is very hard but well worth the wait.

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uk
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Went as we have a liking for cream teas. The tea itself was exquisite and the scones to die for. Care you get 2 scones which may be too much for some but have a go. Service was faultless. Had to go back again before leaving st ives as it was that good.

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Romsey, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We came across this online prior to going on holiday and went to see if it came up to its excellent reviews. We were not disappointed. The cream teas were excellent and are highly recommended. All the food seemed to be homemade and looked wonderful as plates were bought out to other customers. There is no scrimping on quantity and... More

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Cheltenham
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013 via mobile

Been a couple of times now. Have to say one of the best cup of tea I have ever had. Very nice and relaxed, good service and nice simple food (quiche, salad, cake or cream tea). Highly recommended.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013 via mobile

Both my partner and I went for the ham and cheese Ploughmans which came with proper crusty bread, two types of pickle, onions, apple, coleslaw, salad, grapes, olives and of course the ham and an enormous piece of cheese. Amazing! Can't wait to go again can see this becoming my lunchtime treat on my day off! :))

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

After reading reviews on here about how busy it gets I had given up hope of getting to try it, so imagine my surprise when just as we were looking to feed my daughter her lunch we passed their door and there was space inside. First impressions. Wow! Inside is tiny and full (but not crammed) with tables looking out... More

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St Andrews, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

A tiny bright tea room whose tables spill out onto the wharfside and catch the afternoon sun. Providers of that rare item - the gluten free cream tea - which was virtually indistinguishable from its glutinous relative. Yummy.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013 via mobile

The Tea Room on the harbour front in St Ives is simply beautiful. Gorgeous local tea served with smiles whatever the weather. On my numerous visits to the Tea Room I enjoyed the peaceful ambiance of the place and the wonderful staff. They even managed to cope with my vegan demands. The soups were delicious and I am assured, by... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

This is the second year we have regularly frequented this gold mine. For me the luxury of having a gluten free cream tea and not feeling left out it fantastic. The gluten free scones and cakes are always light, fluffy and extremely tasty. Also the setting is just perfect. I have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone (whether you... More

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