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Rowena's

758 W 22ND St
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 627-8699
rowenas.com
4.5 star rating based on 3 reviews

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Tea room Thu-Fri 11am-4pm Sat 11am-3pm  
Status: Closed  
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I am the Director of The Virginia Tea Society. We held our September meeting along with a fabulous tea at Rowena's and it was beyond belief. I had spoken with Andrea, the pastry chef several times arranging the tea and she made sure Rowena's lived up to it's name. There was comforting music playing in the background, beautifully set tables with a vase of fresh flowers on each and a wonderful atmosphere. It was the best tea, in this area, that I have had the opportunity of attending. We were offered bottomless pots of loose teas: Earl Grey, Liz's Blend, Apricot and Raspberry along with three decaf's: English Breakfast, Green and Orange Spice along with milk or lemon slices and sugar cubes in a swan shaped container with tongs. We were also offered goblets of water with lemon and glasses of sparkling cider. There were five types of sandwiches - two halves of each, cherry tomatos, two scones served with lemon curd, Devonshire clotted cream and assorted jams, three slices of Rowena's's famous cakes, three slices of various melons, strawberries, kiwi's, grapes, and two hersey kisses. All of this was served on three tier trays...not one for each table but one three tier tray for each guest. It was just everything you expect at a Royal Tea and beyond. They even provided containers for take home delights. It was simply Marvelous!!! I recommend this Tea Room highly to everyone who reads this review. Thank you Rowena, Andrea and staff for a remarkable event! We will certainly be back soon! Aurora Livingston, Director, Virginia Tea Society, www.virginiateasociety.com
Posted by Director on September 20, 2008

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A charming place to visit for afternoon tea or a light luncheon, Rowena's also has a gourmet gift shop, where you may purchase some of the luscious lemon curd you had with your scones. The basic tea service includes scones, jam, and lemon or raspberry curd, plus a pot of hot tea. Other services can include scones, cakes and other sweets, fruit, finger sandwiches, and crudités. There's even a... more
Posted by 10best on October 23, 2008

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Take time to tour the jam and jelly factory in the back of the store.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Ladies dressed in their Sunday best are not unusual here. Don't forget your hat. (Think "Driving Miss Daisy.")
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Most folks park across the street in the drug store parking lot.
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Enjoy elegant afternoon tea in this cozy hideaway perfect for bridal showers, bridge groups and birthday parties.

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The Scene Walking by the six-foot white rabbit, customers expect to enter a wonderland. No disappointments there: The front area is a gift shop with enough tea sets, jams, jellies, dessert toppings, cake mixes and numerous other cooking sauces sure to please Lewis Carroll's Alice. In the back, a sizable tea room is decorated with circular glass tables and floral-print chairs in bright... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 22, 2004)

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classy and elegant by Jennifer E. at InsiderPages

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Rowenas is a local bakery and teahouse that won me over from the first visit. Their baked goods are scrumptious, and make great hostess or holiday presents if you're not going to eat them yourself for some reason. They also freeze well. The Tearoom was the last stop for a day of girliness we had recently. We had reservations for 2, but didn't get seated and served until 230 pm due a large... more
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited September 07, 2006)

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walking by the six-foot white rabbit, customers expect to enter a wonderland. no disappointments there: the front area is a gift shop with enough tea sets, jams, jellies, dessert toppings, cake mixes and numerous other cooking sauces sure to please lewis carrolls alice. in the... more
Posted by citysearch user on January 15, 2007
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