Mountain Oaks Tearoom Review

Just on the boarder of East TN, in the small town of Ooltewah, the old courthouse on Church Street is now a tearoom and wedding chapel.  Dancing Girl and I planned our trip and arrived on a brilliant, 75 degree May day.

We did not have a reservation as the website stated one was not needed.  We were seated right away at a table for two in the Garden View Room which displayed layers of Victorian decór, heavy drapes, glass covered table cloth, and a faux  tulip in a vase.  The tea menu was medium sized at 8-10 loose teas, most of which were flavored.  Dancing Girl selected Earl Grey and I chose English breakfast.  Our server brought out delicious, well-prepared pots of hot tea and we ordered soup, quiche, and scones a la carte since there was no afternoon tea option.  We were a little surprised to see "bologna sliders" as an item on a tea menu.

Over all, the food was fair and we did wonder how much was made in-house.  The scones were a disappointment.  They were not warm and did not appear freshly made.  We talked with the owner for a few moments and learned some of the history of the building and that they host monthly themed afternoon tea special events then left feeling we'd had an satisfactory tea experience.