Cozy destination offering full tea service plus pastries such as scones & croissants.
At a glance
#5 of 8 Cafes in AlexandriaLocalGuideWorld score: 4.31
Rating breakdown
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5 ★63%
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4 ★18%
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3 ★8%
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2 ★5%
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1 ★6%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Lady Camellia?
- Lady Camellia is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 317 reviews.
- How does Lady Camellia rank in Alexandria?
- Lady Camellia is #5 of 8 Cafes in Alexandria by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Lady Camellia located?
- 229 Strand St, Alexandria, VA 22314 — 1.6 km from the center of Alexandria.
- How can I contact Lady Camellia?
- Phone: (571) 431-7705 · Website: ladycamellia.com
Lady Cameila was a delightful surprise! Having lived in the area for a while, I was amazed I hadn’t come across it before. From the moment u walk in, the soft peachy-pink decor, crystal accents, and dainty tea cups give off a true London tea vibe. It instantly took me back to the traditional London tea culture that I love.
The service was impeccable thanks to Luvianny, who was a beautiful soul. She greeted us with a warm smile and even took some amazing pictures for us! The pastries and biscuits were delicate and perfectly paired with a pot of tea served in the most beautiful tea sets. And then came the beef and chicken pies, absolutely delicious! I’m already planning my next visit for more.
The service was impeccable thanks to Luvianny, who was a beautiful soul. She greeted us with a warm smile and even took some amazing pictures for us! The pastries and biscuits were delicate and perfectly paired with a pot of tea served in the most beautiful tea sets. And then came the beef and chicken pies, absolutely delicious! I’m already planning my next visit for more.
I had a party of five and thoroughly enjoyed my experience. The service, atmosphere and food was great. Lovely table and food presentation. The selection of teas suited everyone's tastes. I would that they add more decaffeinated versions though. Love their to-go boxes as well. They also have a small room in the back for private tea. I highly recommend trying this tea house. Will definitely be back.
This was my second (but last) time at Lady Camellia. This is supposed to be an experience, not just a regular tea and biscuits moment. But both times I’ve been there, with a reservation may I add, my table has not been ready and they make you stand there in a service hallway (with no seating) for a while. The servers are also inattentive and they seem like they’re in a rush. It’s so disappointing because the place is so pretty it had so much potential to be somewhere really nice.
Here’s the tea! 🫖😊
This place is a whole tea party vibe! Our reservation was at 10:30am, and they got us seated immediately. Water was brought to the table, and we placed our order. The food came out fast, along with the tea. The servers continued to come back, throughout our meal, to refill the tea pot with hot water. They were not over the top friendly, but they were not unfriendly, as others have described-please consider culture and what average communication is within different cultures before rating the service.
The food was AMAZING!! We were stuffed, but couldn’t stop eating. I had mentioned this was a birthday celebration in the reservation note, and they brought a cupcake out for my bestie. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Cons: $150 for two people (hello included 18% gratuity and taxes) is a lot of money! I would never do this on a regular day. It was Easter, and besties birthday, so we splurged. But wow, it added up so fast!
Ignore the negative reviews, and try it out for a special occasion.
This place is a whole tea party vibe! Our reservation was at 10:30am, and they got us seated immediately. Water was brought to the table, and we placed our order. The food came out fast, along with the tea. The servers continued to come back, throughout our meal, to refill the tea pot with hot water. They were not over the top friendly, but they were not unfriendly, as others have described-please consider culture and what average communication is within different cultures before rating the service.
The food was AMAZING!! We were stuffed, but couldn’t stop eating. I had mentioned this was a birthday celebration in the reservation note, and they brought a cupcake out for my bestie. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Cons: $150 for two people (hello included 18% gratuity and taxes) is a lot of money! I would never do this on a regular day. It was Easter, and besties birthday, so we splurged. But wow, it added up so fast!
Ignore the negative reviews, and try it out for a special occasion.
The pastries were great as was the selection. As another reviewer noted, the atmosphere was quite loud and given that the space was relatively small, it made the din even more noticeable. I did feel rushed to leave (in the UK, they give you about an hour and forty five minutes), and they added a 18% gratuity for our table of two, which is unfortunate, as I usually tip at 20%, so I wish they would’ve given me the choice.
This place has all the vibes of an English afternoon tea (which I miss). It is cute and tiny. I made a reservation in advance (needed) and then found out they would hold our table is we were a little late which was appreciated! The tea was excellent and the sandwiches and treats quite delightful. The scones were amazing and should get a reward on their own! Staff was very on top of things even with a full tea house.
I had a group of 5 for a little Galentine’s get together at Lady Camellia. It is a super cute tea room and I love the vibes. I made a reservation a month in advance because I did not want to risk it filling up. We went on a Sunday and it was very crowded as the place is very small, and very loud. If you want to not yell over the people you’re with I would recommend going at a less busy time or during the week!
The food and tea itself is really good. Depending on your group size you get an assorted mix of pastries and sandwiches. The servers came to our table maybe twice to fill our waters.
The pricing is expensive. After tax and gratuity we spent $75 on the basic weekend afternoon tea. Overall it was a 7/10 experience, it was a super cute ambiance and experience. But it was a little crowded and loud for my liking. That ruined the peaceful tea room energy.
The food and tea itself is really good. Depending on your group size you get an assorted mix of pastries and sandwiches. The servers came to our table maybe twice to fill our waters.
The pricing is expensive. After tax and gratuity we spent $75 on the basic weekend afternoon tea. Overall it was a 7/10 experience, it was a super cute ambiance and experience. But it was a little crowded and loud for my liking. That ruined the peaceful tea room energy.
Such a cute place. The tea and food were delicious, the cost was reasonable, and the staff was very friendly. The only drawback was that the place is very tiny. We had reservations, but couldn't be seated because a large party was still seated, taking up most of the room. Really hoping they eventually move to a bigger location. 10/10 would go again.
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