The Secret Garden Tearoom & Gift Shoppe 225 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777

"Such an amazing tea shop with an extraordinary and quaint tasting / sit down area. The tea options and flavors are exquisite. We go there every year to refill our tins and try out new teas to ring in the new year. It can get quite busy, so get there early and enjoy - don’t forget to try the scones!!!"

"I am visiting from Texas and this was hands down the best experience I have at a tea room in a long time! Even after close you could hear the manager customer relating and calling clients to confirm appointments and taking new appointments! We called 15 mins before we got there and they got us in immediately and it was only 10 mins before close. We weren’t rushed and even the server was a great conversationalist and had amazing recommendations! My favorite food had to be the chai scone and chicken salad on cranberry bread."

"While limited hours, this tea room is the best one in Suffolk County. Before you enjoy your tea, make sure to go back toward the bathroom and grab a hat - I didn’t see them until after my meal. The scones are soft and buttery and dare I say it, don’t necessarily need clotted cream and jam. Huge tea selection in smaller but curated floral space. For the kid’s menu, I’d ask them to swap out the kid’s scone for the adult ones - the sprinkles and icing while pretty honestly doesn’t add to it and we found the ones the adults in the party had, just tasted better! I brought home a few coconut scones I liked them that much. Service was slow, but staff was very friendly and attentive - it might be that they were down someone that day or we went during a very busy time, I don’t know. I’d not recommend sharing a an afternoon tea tower only because we didn’t find it enough for two people but that was on us! Just get your own. They accommodate allergies without issue and also offer more substantial fare as well and although we did have a little trouble making a reservation, we eventually were able to. Great location as well, right on main."

"Eating here was an amazing experience! Such a cozy, beautifully decorated tearoom with such a warm ambience. The waitress was super attentive and friendly. And of course the food was amazing! Our party was vegetarian and they were able to accommodate us. The vegetarian sandwiches were super tasty, the tea selection was fantastic, and the scones were delicious (super flaky)! The best part was the gentleman in the front who was super friendly and welcoming. He even pulled out our chairs for us! Would highly recommend a visit!"