Polka Dot Pound Cake

Jenn E 8 months ago

What an absolutely charming afternoon tea we had at Polka Dot! This is not a hotel tea, this is more of a tea shoppe experience. Think less 'starched tablecloths' and more 'cozy home made'. There has obviously been a great deal of thought and effort to create a welcoming and comfortable environment, a homey place to have a pot of tea and some bites. We did have some expectations about the food because the store is primarily a bakery, and we were not disappointed! We started with warm scones (not reheated, mind you. Freshly baked scones!). These are tremendous scones. These are scones that are made by someone who knows that a scone is not a biscuit. That you must be careful not to overwork scone dough. I kid you not, I have not encountered scones this good since we were in London. Try these scones to know what scones should be like. (an interesting twist - they started us out with a group pot of tea, which was fine for us. But if you're used to being asked which tea you want, and being given an individual pot at tea, that's not how they do it. After the initial pot, though, we could have a different choice) We also received a mini quiche and a salad with chicken salad, an interestin

Susan G Edited 6 months ago

This is a lovely, quaint, charming place that offers a beautifully done high tea. The scones were particularly delicious, still warm with a light crispy outside with a soft biscuit center. The sweet potato quiche that was a nice blend of sweet & savory. The teas were brewed well & presented in lovely teapots. Reasonably priced too.

susan stone 10 months ago

I only know of them from old westbury gardens. While the food is quite good I found the owner to be abrupt and slightly unprofessional during a tea there. It's a shame because it sours me on the overall experience. A member of my party was left standing without a place setting or seat while the owner scurried back and forth trying to sort out a problem that didn't exist. I finally was able to secure a chair and place setting myself. The owner finally figured out what happened but never apologized for her rude behavior or for keeping an 80 year old woman standing while everyone else was seated.

Scuba Divemaster a year ago

Cute and quaint coffeeshop; I felt like I stepped into the Cotswolds. The place had the aroma of melted butter and cinnamon. The scone had the most amazing crispy crust and soft inside, the pain au chocolat was amazing as well. They have an espresso machine and served a darn good cappuccino. The prices were very reasonable, less than the chains, but the quality is 1000 times better. A cozy meeting spot for the locals to catch up and chat.

Malika Baksh 3 years ago

A million stars! First, let me start by saying that I’ve never been to a bakery that entices you with the most delicious smell upon walking in! The bakery is gorgeous filled with lots of antique fixtures and vintage wallpaper. Everything has beautiful storage and you feel like you’re transported into a different time era. The staff is so nice and so accommodating. The maple scones are excellent! I’ve never had scones in my life that were so soft on the inside and perfection on the outside. They weren’t overtly sweet either which was perfect! The thumbprints are fantastic. The chocolate cookie sandwich was also excellent! I love that they offer various other deserts such as freshly- made cakes and coffees! I highly recommend this place and cannot wait to come again!