Southern Serenity Cafe & Tea Room
2 ratings
$$ • Cafe, Tea Room
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Dessert, Quiche, Salad, Sandwiches, Scones
Safety Rating
2 ratings
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8517 Midlothian Tpke
Richmond, VA 23235
From the owner
On safety—Separate prep, cooking and assembling areas specifically for all gluten free foods.
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Review
Several weeks ago, I joined several friends for afternoon tea. You must notify 48 hours in advance if you require gluten free. They prepared a gluten free tray that mimicked the other trays. The tea sandwiches were served on gf bread. The desserts were gf. The food was delicious, as well as the tea. It is located in a shopping center. Nicely appointed inside and clean.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
- Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
What a great little gem!!! This is a newly opened tea room! While not dedicated gluten free, the owner has Celiac and therefore has a dedicated GF prep area AND gluten free substitutions for the non-GF options. There is not a GF menu because everything on the current menu can we done as GF!!! They have Vegan and vegetarian options as well but I did not explore those. The menu changes monthly, but is fresh and high quality. I did the Berry Tea option which included a scone with lemon curd and clotted cream, quiche, salad and fruit- plus a full pot of my choice of tea! The service was fantastic and I look forward to returning soon to try more!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
- Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for breakfast/brunch
- Good for lunch
- Good selection of healthy options
- Good vegan options
- Good vegetarian options
- Reservations recommended
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