Sunday, October 11, 2015

THE ABBEY GARDEN TEA ROOM

ADDRESS: 1312 11th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
CROSS STREETS: Between Harris & McKenzie
FWY ACCESS: 5, near the coast off Hwy 11

WEBSITE: abbeygardentea.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: na
PHONE: 360-752-1752
EMAIL: na

HOURS OF OPERATION:
  • Daily 11a-5p
PARKING: Street
CAPACITY: Call to discuss your event needs
RESERVATIONS: Recommended, especially on weekends
GIFT SHOP: A few things for sale, including pottery you can paint


WC: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Yes
CHILDREN WELCOME: Yes
OUTDOOR DINING: Yes
DRESS: Come as you are
CATERING: Take-away
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: Call ahead to discuss
PRICE: not listed
DESCRIPTION OF AMBIENCE: Brick exterior, inviting wood and pale blue interior

CULINARY SPECIALTIES: Traditional English offerings, popular sandwiches, out-f-the-ordinary tempting homemade desserts
UNIQUE ASPECTS: They have a painting & pottery workshop!
OWNED BY: Anne Oliver

SURROUNDING BUSINESSES: In an area with a variety of eateries
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1998
LISTING UPDATED: October 2015

MENU

High Tea
Individual pot of tea, Raspberry or lemon sorbet, Choice of three tea sandwiches, Sausage Roll/Quiche/Pasty, Choice of dessert, Fresh fruit

Afternoon Tea
Individual pot of tea, Choice of three tea sandwiches, Choice of dessert, Fresh fruit

Abbey Tea
Individual pot of tea, Choice of three tea sandwiches, our famous Abbey Garden scone served with cream and jam, Fresh fruit

Gentleman’s Tea
Individual pot of tea, Choice of three tea sandwiches, Sausage Roll/Quiche/Pasty, Choice of dessert

Savory Tea
Individual pot of tea, Choice of three tea sandwiches, Sausage Roll/Quiche/Pasty, Fresh fruit

Cream Tea
Individual pot of tea, our famous Abbey Garden scone served with cream and jam, Fresh fruit

Lil’ Tea
Individual pot of tea, Choice of three tea sandwiches, Fresh fruit

Soup
Fresh homemade soups daily; Vegetarian and gluten-free choices available

Savories
Served with a small green salad or a cup of soup

Quiche
Spinach, onions, and goat cheese in a tender egg custard and flaky pie crust

Sausage Roll
      Pork sausage wrapped in a flaky pastry

Cornish Pasty
Ground beef, potatoes, turnips, and onions in a flaky pastry

Cheese & Onion Pasty
Cheddar cheese, goat cheese, potatoes, turnips, and onions in a flaky pastry


Specialty Salads

Bleu Cheese & Walnut
Fresh lettuce topped with crumbled bleu cheese and candied walnuts, served with a pear and rice wine vinaigrette

Fruit & Nut
Fresh lettuce topped with sliced fruit, Jack cheese, and candied walnuts, served with a sweet paprika vinaigrette

Spinach Salad
Fresh spinach topped with sliced English cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, hardboiled egg, goat cheese, and toasted almonds, served with a red wine and sherry vinaigrette

Sundried Tomato Pesto & Goat Cheese
Fresh spinach dressed with a red wine and sherry vinaigrette,  served  with slices of toasted baguette and a side of sundried tomato pesto and goat cheese

Homemade desserts: Trifle, Lemon Tart, Sorbets, Pot de Crème, Crème Caramel