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Reviewed 6 October 2023

Beautiful place, I’m a tea lover and all things vintage, so this place ticked all my boxes. Staff just lovely!

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 9 September 2023

Went to tea island for my surprise 50th birthday it was lovely. The food the tea the atmosphere and the lovely owner/ hostesses were wonderful. I plan on booking an afternoon tea again for when my friend comes over from Australia. I would recommend Tea...Island, it’s like a proper little tea room so lovely and authentic.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 18 June 2023

Kerry and Samantha worked really hard meeting various dietary requirements and generally keeping everything running smoothly. They even managed to work around our fabulous but very loud drag queen!! Thank you

Date of visit: June 2023
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Craig Edwards, Owner at Tea Island, responded to this reviewResponded 25 August 2023

Haha. I’m sorry I missed it !! The girls said you were a lovely crowd. Thanks for the lovely review xx

Reviewed 11 June 2023

Just celebrated a wonderful 90th birthday afternoon tea at Tea Island and the staff could not have done anything more to make it a special celebration for my Mum. All the guest loved the wonderful food and atmosphere and we will all be visiting again...very soon. Many thanksMore

Date of visit: June 2023
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Craig Edwards, Owner at Tea Island, responded to this reviewResponded 25 August 2023

Hi Yvonne. Thank you for the lovely review. I’m so pleased mum enjoyed her special birthday. Hope to see you soon xx

Reviewed 13 April 2023

Perfect afternoon tea for a family members Birthday. Linda was helpful.and accomadating. Linda is passionate about her businesd and her customers. Lovely food and excellent service. Thank you for making a lovely family memory x

Date of visit: March 2023
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Craig Edwards, Owner at Tea Island, responded to this reviewResponded 25 August 2023

Hi Jo. Thank you for the lovely review, it’s very much appreciated.

Reviewed 8 April 2023 via mobile

A truly beautiful venue in the heart of Hornchurch. My wife came here today for afternoon tea with her friends, and absolutely loved it! Second time she has been here and she can’t praise it enough! She’s promised to take me for afternoon tea too...and to be honest I can’t wait and I am really looking forward to it! The owner and staff are just lovely, really friendly and nice and they really make you feel at home, just genuinely nice people. The food is so tasty, so well presented and made from quality ingredients. It is clear that they take great pride in their restaurant and in everything they do. This is a local business and real gem. The service is fantastic, the food is great, and the venue is beautiful. My wife has very high standards and if she says that they are doing everything right, then they are! Thanks for treating my wife and her friends so well today. I look forward to visiting soon. 😀More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Craig Edwards, Owner at Tea Island, responded to this reviewResponded 25 August 2023

WOW. What a smashing review. Thank you so much, it makes it all worthwhile. xxx

Reviewed 11 March 2023 via mobile

Visited today with a Group of family & friends for a Baby Shower and had afternoon tea. We were made to feel so welcome by the amazing Linda and her staff. Fantastic quality food and drinks, beautiful fresh Cakes and Sandwiches. Love the Decor, this...place is a little Gem. We cannot wait to return to try the evening entertainment with wine & nibbles. Thank you Linda you are just the best host! Keep doing what you do so fantastically well! XxxMore

Date of visit: March 2023
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Tea Island 🌴, Owner at Tea Island, responded to this reviewResponded 3 April 2023

Hi Jo. Thank you so much for the amazing review. You were such lovely customers. Looking forward to seeing you again. Linda x

Reviewed 10 March 2023 via mobile

Beautifully pretty shop, warmest welcome by lovely owner. Served in china tea set. Made my day to visit Tea Island

Date of visit: March 2023
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Tea Island 🌴, Owner at Tea Island, responded to this reviewResponded 3 April 2023

Hi Carol. Thank you so much for taking the time to write your very kind review. We look forward to your next visit. Linda x

Reviewed 6 March 2023

Well, I don’t even know where to begin. My Nan, sister and I had such a lovely time at tea party Island. The food was lovely. The cakes, scones and sandwiches were so yummy. There was so much we took some home - which we...loved haha. The manager herself was so attentive and so happy. Also we LOVED how she dressed! My Nan still talks about how much of a lovely time she had. I had such a great experience. Myself and my sister are planning an afternoon tea for my hen for my family here and I can’t wait. Thank you so much tea Island for making my nans birthday so special. You truly are a gem ❤️More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Tea Island 🌴, Owner at Tea Island, responded to this reviewResponded 3 April 2023

Hi Rachel. Thank you for the lovely review (and compliments) I’m so happy that your sister and Nan had such a great time and we very much look forward to hosting you again. Linda xx

Reviewed 5 March 2023 via mobile

Me and my husband visit the tea rooms a lot and some times take a little boy we care for with us, he is four and sees this as a very special treat, Linda always makes a fuss of him and treats him with a...little treat after his lunch. After reading such a poor review by one customer I was flabbergasted this place is spotless! And the cakes and scones we have always found super fresh. I booked afternoon tea for a group of my friends for a friends 40th one was a vegan and loved the range she was offered including vegan treats, Linda even gave my friend a free glass of bubble on the house, she had no problem in us bringing balloons and putting up our own banners. This Tea rooms is unlike anywhere I have been before, you are not rushed to eat up, you are offered to take home what you have left without having to ask which is a nice touch too. Linda is a lovely caring hardworking lady who always has a smile for her customers, she goes beyond for any special requests making sure customers are happy, she checks regularly that her customers have all they need and there are no issues. Give this beautiful quirky place a visit you won’t be disappointed.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Tea Island 🌴, Owner at Tea Island, responded to this reviewResponded 3 April 2023

Hi Kerry. Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. I’m so glad you enjoyed your visit. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Linda xx

Reviewed 23 February 2023 via mobile

The sandwiches were of very cheap, bad quality. The cakes and scones were not fresh. Shop bought not frehly made. One of the cakes looked mouldy. Scones were placed on top of the clotted cream container lids-NOT HYGIENIC!! The manager had a bad attitude and...bad customer service. We had to keep calling her over for things. She didn't even ask if we were ok and happy with everything. She was too busy sitting down and talking to her friends. The afternoon tea was meant to be a treat for both me and my friend who came all the way from Hull. It turned out to be a disaster. We could have done a better afternoon tea ourselves at home! So much money wasted!More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Tea Island 🌴, Owner at Tea Island, responded to this reviewResponded 24 February 2023

Dear Sheetal Thank you for your review. As you can see from our reviews complaints are rare but we take each one very seriously. I’m sorry your experience was not what you had hoped for and I’d like to take this opportunity to respond to...More

Reviewed 30 January 2023

We celebrated our mums 90th birthday and hired out the whole restaurant. The sandwiches/cakes, tea/cofee etc all lovely. The owners were super helpful and made our evening perfect. Thank you.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Tea Island 🌴, Owner at Tea Island, responded to this reviewResponded 24 February 2023

Hi Wendy. We’re so pleased mum enjoyed such a good time for her 90th. I wish I had her energy ! You were a lovely crowd so many thanks for the kind words. We look forward to welcoming your family back. xx

Reviewed 7 December 2022 via mobile

Sis & I took our mom here and she hasn’t stopped talking about it since . Lovely tea of course as well as the cakes and scones . I enjoyed the sandwiches but what a lovely idea in the town centre .Best of all was...the lovely friendly service and the main lady who is just the perfect hostess . Mom is taking her friends there….hope I get an invite ( lol) Reasonable prices and good choices .More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Tea Island 🌴, Owner at Tea Island, responded to this reviewResponded 24 February 2023

Hi Jon. I’m so pleased you sis and mum had a lovely time at the tea room. It’s appreciation like this that keeps us going. Thank you so much. xx

Reviewed 21 October 2022 via mobile

This place is an absolute Jem of a find. Beautiful tea room, vintage deco, the tastiest afternoon tea. I’ve been here so many times now and will continue. Definitely a treat for the girls and family.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Tea Island 🌴, Owner at Tea Island, responded to this reviewResponded 24 February 2023

Hi Stradbrooke. Thank you so much for your lovely review. We aim to please. Hope to see you again soon. xx

Reviewed 15 October 2022 via mobile

Ok let’s keep it short! Food was amazing, the shop was so sweet and immaculate too, the service was second to none, really friendly and we were made to feel so welcome! I really can’t express in words how nice the experience was. We will...definitely visit again 😀More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Tea Island 🌴, Owner at Tea Island, responded to this reviewResponded 21 October 2022

Thank you so much for your beautiful review, it really makes it all worthwhile x

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