Akwaaba Tea Salon

Akwaaba Tea Salon reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Tamecka

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The owner Monique Greenwood and her staff were AMAZING from start to finish. It's great to see owners at their place of business loving on their guests. Monique offered top tier guests services. She assisted us with taking pictures and videos. The teas were good and the light bits were delicious. The tomato soup was everything. I wish I could have bottled it up. Make sure you eat breakfast before your experience because remember I said it's light bits. The experience, atmosphere and vibez were worth it. I would definitely visit again. #IAmMySista
   

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   Dionne

   Philadelphia2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautifully decorated, intimate tea house. The food is delicious and the staff is very attentive. We’ve dined there 3 times and can’t wait to return.
   

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   Karen

   Hawaii2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our experience at Akwaaba Tea Salon was wonderful. The ambiance was very pleasant and the staff were very welcoming, knowledgeable, and friendly. This was a very nice experience and we will return.
   

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   Dana

   Philadelphia1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Akwaaba Tea Salon offers a wonderful afternoon tea experience without it being pretentious. It's definitely a great spot for a girls' day out or hosting an event like a bridal or baby shower. My only suggestion for improvement is for the scone that was served - it was a tad dry. Otherwise, the experience was great.
   

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   Beatrice

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We have been to scores of tea house all around Philly and the suburbs. The food at Akwaaba is by far the best if you are looking for a departure from the traditional, and let’s face it, sometimes boring cucumber sandwiches and scones. The tomatoe soup is scrumptious and the deviled eggs with fried chicken is to die for! Every bite of all the offerings was magical. Only drawback is the on street parking. Don’t wait, make your reservations now!!
   

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   Chanel

   Philadelphia17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My goddaughter and I were on a day date, and this was our second stop. We had a wonderful time during our first-ever tea experience! Ms. Karen helped us settle in so nicely. The ambiance, food, decor, and music all came together perfectly to create a memorable experience. We enjoyed ourselves immensely and can’t wait to return!
   

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   Tiffini

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We traveled in from King of Prussia, PA for my Birthday celebration and everything was awesome.. Aisha’s leadership provided excellent service on multiple levels.. The venue, decor, food & TEA ALL fabulous!! We are very thankful to have such an elegant and professional black-owned establishment in the Philadelphia community. We’ll definitely all be back with more friends. 😊
   

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   Sherita

   Philadelphia1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My daughter and I had a wonderful afternoon. The music, food, and atmosphere was just the vibe we needed.
   

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   Jazmyne

   Philadelphia9 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Sunday Lancaster High Tea and Live Music experience was so cute. I went with a small group of friends and the five of us were seated at a long table with an excellent view of the live pianist. Our server, Joe(?), was great and matched our fun energy. He kept us laughing and taken care of throughout the service. We were able to try a few of the teas since we each ordered a different blend, but the overall favourite was the Afropunk tea. It was delicious! It was also super cool to smell the teas before choosing, it added a unique layer to the experience. The snack towers were lovely and picture-worthy. Though I would recommend planning to eat a more substantial meal either before or after (probably after) tea service. The sweet and savory bites were tasty but not meant to be a full meal. I would definitely come here again, either with a small group, alone, or for a special occasion with my mom. I hope to visit the bed and breakfast too!
   

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    Kimberly

    Philadelphia1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Lovely high tea option. We had a good time. The tea was good, though a few were out of stock. The menu is beautiful, however, not the best option if you are dairy intolerant, like me. The service was excellent, and the server did check in on my food allergy when she sat us, but very little adjustment was made, so I was very limited on what i could eat, which was a bummer because it all looked yummy. Overall, 4 stars. 5 if you are food allergy free.
    

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