Visited Sweet Magnolia Tea Room this week to celebrate a friends birthday. I ordered the Sweet Onion pie since it was the special & sounded interesting. I was not disappointed The crust was made out of Ritz crackers and butter then the onions & cheese made it all go together perfectly. I choose the Mediterranean Orzo salad as my side and it was tasty. My friend had the Magnolia on Main and said it was good. Both of us had the berry hibiscus iced tea and it was so good we got a glass to go. The scones & cream were really good. In honor of my friends birthday they gave her a little sample plate of desserts. None of them were anything special. The waitress was great and the chef even stopped at our table to see if we liked our food. It had been year since I'd eaten at Magnolia but I will return even if it's 20 miles away.
(4)
Dan B.
My wife and I went here for lunch and thourghly enjoyed it. The saff and the owner are all very sweet and friendly. Service was very good and the tea of the day, peach, was just right. I had The Tiffany which is chicken, brocccoli with almonds in a creamy sauce all on a puff pastery! The side was a corn casserole. I have to say that they were delicious to say the least. My wife had the Tilted Crepe with a broccoli salad. She said it was delicious as well. The protions are just right, not so large that you leave in pain but just enough to make you want more. I felt it was a bit pricey but well worth it! You will not be dissapointed if you go here. Wife and I will most certainly go back. A hidden treasure in little Auburndale!
(5)
Kimberly J.
What a darling tea room! We had the mushroom bisque and the afternoon tea!! They were both equally delicious. We especially loved the broccoli salad and homemade scones! I was surprised to see such a large menu. Ladies bring your men!! You will not be disappointed!!
(5)
Mere D.
Charming atmosphere and delicious tea. Today they were serving black currant tea with pumpkin white chocolate scones. Planning on going back for afternoon tea later this week.
(5)
Meagan G.
This is my favorite restaurant in all of Auburndale. The food is a bit pricey but you get what you pay for! The iced tea is refreshing, food is fabulous and the mini gift shop they have is so fun! Great place.
(5)
Gioia G.
Sweet little gem with tasty food. We decided to try this bistro eventhou the menu online didn't sound very appealing. We were wrong the food was delicious, the ambiance very cousy and nice food presentation. Although, they were short staffed their service was excellent, very attentive always smiling. You must try the Windsor and Chicken Cheesy. You bound to make new friends. We will definitely come back.
(4)
Mellie R.
Good lunch. Fabulous iced tea. Cutesy gifts for sale as well. I forgot to ask about bacon in the sides (i don't eat pork) and when my potato salad came out I realized my mistake. They apologized (not necessary) and replaced it with the orzo. I ordered the magnolia combo (soup, sandwich, side, and mini desert tray). Next time I will probably order a la carte since I love coconut cake but the food and desert were both good.
(4)
Lauren C.
Took my mom to lunch today, hoping for a special treat. Purchased a Groupon for the restaurant over the summer - had heard a few good reviews. Pretty disappointed with the experience. A typical tea house - small, cramped, uncomfortable seats. Nicely decorated, though. Took a few minutes for anyone to notice we were there (at 11:30) and to be seated. As soon as we sat down, I noticed two ants crawling on the table. I did not say anything, just brushed them off. The waitress came over and immediately poured iced tea in our glasses, without asking what we wanted to drink. I enjoyed it, but my mom doesn't drink anything with sugar in it, so had to later ask for a water. At the end of the meal, I was charged for her tea and when I asked for the tea to be taken off of the bill, I was met with hesitation (though she took it off). Food was so-so. My sandwich, a special, had items not advertised (wouldn't have ordered it if I'd known it contained sun-dried tomatoes). The broccoli salad was very good. The scones served when we sat down were excellent. Perhaps a high tea with baked goods would be the way to go at this tea house, rather than lunch. Bathroom is also odd. The window unit in the bathroom is used to cool the main dining room. If the door is shut after a patron uses the facility, a waitress opens the door back up, so the air can continue to cool the dining room. Just hope you don't have to . . .well, you know. Won't be going back to this place.
(2)
Victoria S.
Sweet Magnolias Tea Bistro is my favorite place in Auburndale. The owner is fantastic, food is sublime and their teas are always a winner. This is such a gem in Auburndale and worth traveling far and wide to dine here. I highly recommend this place especially, if you love that southern hospitality.
(5)
Ashley A.
This is always my favorite place to grab lunch with the girls! Super friendly service and delicious food! I always get excited about the tea of the day too!
(5)
Judy T.
What a wonderful and soothing place! The service and staff are amazing. Just moved from NJ and needed to find a tea house that had homemade scones of course. :). I was not disappointed. I also had to order the soup of the day, pumpkin w apple; what a treat! Don't walk, run to this garden, fairy tale place with amazing food, service and staff.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Marion M.
Visited Sweet Magnolia Tea Room this week to celebrate a friends birthday. I ordered the Sweet Onion pie since it was the special & sounded interesting. I was not disappointed The crust was made out of Ritz crackers and butter then the onions & cheese made it all go together perfectly. I choose the Mediterranean Orzo salad as my side and it was tasty. My friend had the Magnolia on Main and said it was good. Both of us had the berry hibiscus iced tea and it was so good we got a glass to go. The scones & cream were really good. In honor of my friends birthday they gave her a little sample plate of desserts. None of them were anything special. The waitress was great and the chef even stopped at our table to see if we liked our food. It had been year since I'd eaten at Magnolia but I will return even if it's 20 miles away.
(4)Dan B.
My wife and I went here for lunch and thourghly enjoyed it. The saff and the owner are all very sweet and friendly. Service was very good and the tea of the day, peach, was just right. I had The Tiffany which is chicken, brocccoli with almonds in a creamy sauce all on a puff pastery! The side was a corn casserole. I have to say that they were delicious to say the least. My wife had the Tilted Crepe with a broccoli salad. She said it was delicious as well. The protions are just right, not so large that you leave in pain but just enough to make you want more. I felt it was a bit pricey but well worth it! You will not be dissapointed if you go here. Wife and I will most certainly go back. A hidden treasure in little Auburndale!
(5)Kimberly J.
What a darling tea room! We had the mushroom bisque and the afternoon tea!! They were both equally delicious. We especially loved the broccoli salad and homemade scones! I was surprised to see such a large menu. Ladies bring your men!! You will not be disappointed!!
(5)Mere D.
Charming atmosphere and delicious tea. Today they were serving black currant tea with pumpkin white chocolate scones. Planning on going back for afternoon tea later this week.
(5)Meagan G.
This is my favorite restaurant in all of Auburndale. The food is a bit pricey but you get what you pay for! The iced tea is refreshing, food is fabulous and the mini gift shop they have is so fun! Great place.
(5)Gioia G.
Sweet little gem with tasty food. We decided to try this bistro eventhou the menu online didn't sound very appealing. We were wrong the food was delicious, the ambiance very cousy and nice food presentation. Although, they were short staffed their service was excellent, very attentive always smiling. You must try the Windsor and Chicken Cheesy. You bound to make new friends. We will definitely come back.
(4)Mellie R.
Good lunch. Fabulous iced tea. Cutesy gifts for sale as well. I forgot to ask about bacon in the sides (i don't eat pork) and when my potato salad came out I realized my mistake. They apologized (not necessary) and replaced it with the orzo. I ordered the magnolia combo (soup, sandwich, side, and mini desert tray). Next time I will probably order a la carte since I love coconut cake but the food and desert were both good.
(4)Lauren C.
Took my mom to lunch today, hoping for a special treat. Purchased a Groupon for the restaurant over the summer - had heard a few good reviews. Pretty disappointed with the experience. A typical tea house - small, cramped, uncomfortable seats. Nicely decorated, though. Took a few minutes for anyone to notice we were there (at 11:30) and to be seated. As soon as we sat down, I noticed two ants crawling on the table. I did not say anything, just brushed them off. The waitress came over and immediately poured iced tea in our glasses, without asking what we wanted to drink. I enjoyed it, but my mom doesn't drink anything with sugar in it, so had to later ask for a water. At the end of the meal, I was charged for her tea and when I asked for the tea to be taken off of the bill, I was met with hesitation (though she took it off). Food was so-so. My sandwich, a special, had items not advertised (wouldn't have ordered it if I'd known it contained sun-dried tomatoes). The broccoli salad was very good. The scones served when we sat down were excellent. Perhaps a high tea with baked goods would be the way to go at this tea house, rather than lunch. Bathroom is also odd. The window unit in the bathroom is used to cool the main dining room. If the door is shut after a patron uses the facility, a waitress opens the door back up, so the air can continue to cool the dining room. Just hope you don't have to . . .well, you know. Won't be going back to this place.
(2)Victoria S.
Sweet Magnolias Tea Bistro is my favorite place in Auburndale. The owner is fantastic, food is sublime and their teas are always a winner. This is such a gem in Auburndale and worth traveling far and wide to dine here. I highly recommend this place especially, if you love that southern hospitality.
(5)Ashley A.
This is always my favorite place to grab lunch with the girls! Super friendly service and delicious food! I always get excited about the tea of the day too!
(5)Judy T.
What a wonderful and soothing place! The service and staff are amazing. Just moved from NJ and needed to find a tea house that had homemade scones of course. :). I was not disappointed. I also had to order the soup of the day, pumpkin w apple; what a treat! Don't walk, run to this garden, fairy tale place with amazing food, service and staff.
(5)