Uniquely Yours Tea Room — Restaurant in Mount Pleasant Township

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My mom and I always make it a point to go to tea whenever we’re in the same state. This time, we visited Uniquely Yours Tea House in Hickory, PA.

Upon arrival, the charming house and well-manicured landscaping set a welcoming tone. A sign at the end of the walkway requests that guests wait there or in their cars until their reservation time, which makes sense since the waiting area inside is a bit small.

We were warmly greeted by the proprietor and led inside, where we were introduced to a unique tea selection process. Instead of a menu, guests choose their tea from a cabinet of jars. You open each jar to smell its contents and make your selection. While the jars were labeled, many labels were slightly smudged, and some jars weren’t very fragrant, making the process a bit cumbersome. Personally, I would have preferred a traditional menu, but the owner seemed somewhat put off by this preference.

Interestingly, both my mom and I chose the same tea, and our hostess chided us for lacking an adventurous spirit. That interaction was a little more than a bit off-putting, but we moved on to our table.

The table settings were elegant, with matching teapots placed on stands heated by candles. However, while my mom’s candle was lit, mine was not, and the hostess didn’t light it upon serving. It seemed like an oversight that could have been easily avoided. We both enjoyed the black currant tea, which was delightful and definitely worth recommending. However, I noticed that the table was set with paper napkins that were thin and unimpressive. I definitely prefer cloth napkins, especially for tea. Given the overall ambiance, this detail seemed out of place—almost like using plastic forks at a fine dining experience.

Moving on to the food, everything was beautifully presented and delicious. The grilled sandwich with provolone, spinach, and a herby spread was a standout, though wiping my hands on the thin napkin just highlighted the fact that it was not cloth. The Hawaiian chicken salad in a croissant was also excellent. However, the cucumber sandwich, served on raisin or craisin bread, overpowered the cucumbers and cream cheese with its strong flavor. But the portions were generous, so come hungry!

The scone, a glazed lemon poppy seed, was moist and paired perfectly with Devonshire cream. The sweets were a highlight: a delicate cream horn with edible gold glaze, a summer berry cupcake, and a filled cookie with white chocolate and berry—each was as delicious as it was beautiful.

Overall, while the tea and food were enjoyable, and the setting was lovely, the tea selection process and the use of paper napkins detracted from the experience for me. If you’re a fan of tea, it’s worth a visit, but be prepared for these quirks and go with an...

Wow what an amazing tea experience!

I’ve been to Johnston Tea House in Cranberry before, and let me tell you this tea house in Hickory PA is 10x better

It is one of the most beautifully decorated places I’ve been to between every table scape being different than the next. The tiered tray of food are so delicious and beautiful presentation. I truly have an appreciation for the work that goes into the decor, furniture, overall design, food, down to even the china ware!

We loved the tea selection! Tons of options

Amazing customer service and got to speak with the owner!

Also looked forward to the hats for photos!

We can’t wait to come again for future teas and make this a new tradition in our family for birthdays and Christmas season! Thank you for your attention to detail and being such an amazing small business...

My sister and I just had the most pleasant afternoon at Uniquely Yours... I've been trying to put into words how to compliment our time there. So, here I go... First...It is an Experience your truly have to Experience yourself! The light and beautiful energy, we felt, as we entered, immediately set the mood for what followed. The decor and feeling we got, is exactly how we hoped it would be, when going to have English High tea! The owner and our server were both kind, polite, welcoming and beautiful ladies! Make reservations and go with your close friends and loved ones!( make it even more special and dress in your finest attire, lace gloves and feather adorned hat 😉) It is such a great change of pace. My final comment... Take every 5 star rating, roll them into one, then sprinkle extra smiles, love and...