Garden Gate Tea Room - Granite City

The food, service, and ambiance were all outstanding. Deana was an excellent server. Thank you for a wonderful lunch! I will definitely return to try the Italian beef.

The decor is unique and eclectic, creating an atmosphere that feels like stepping into a different country. It's a peaceful setting, making it unsuitable for children; we’ve never seen any there. Most diners are city officials or business professionals, making it a more mature environment for business lunches or private events like bridal showers. Overall, it’s a great place for a quiet meal!

This is a wonderful community restaurant. The owner is Brenda Whitaker always a warm refreshing smile when you enter; miraculous food! You have a wonderful staff. Very accommodating. Everything inside is so beautiful and quiet; just a wonderful atmosphere. You have to visit. This is a place to go and again you will not be disappointed! I often go here and love it.

This place of a hidden gem. The food was absolutely amazing. Right amount for lunch and or dinner. They do offer tea parties but you have to book at least 24 hours ahead. Owner is about to open a 24Hour dinner soon and also owns a local bookstore. To the previous review (Jennifer) regarding the landscaping; the garden has been out sick and is of old age. The waitress and the owner have been trying to maintain the grounds on their own.

I don't know what a tea room is supposed to look like but this place is quaint and old timey feeling. I'm a big guy and was worried that I wouldn't be full after I ate but was pleasantly surprised. A full chicken wrap with broccoli salad, a cup of French onion soup plus the small bread loaf really did the trick. Cold and hot tea were available. Service was good. Very tasty indeed!