Polka Dot Pound Cake

What an absolutely charming afternoon tea we had at Polka Dot! This is not a hotel tea, this is more of a tea shoppe experience. Think less 'starched tablecloths' and more 'cozy home made'. There has obviously been a great deal of thought and effort to create a welcoming and comfortable environment, a homey place to have a pot of tea and some bites. We did have some expectations about the food because the store is primarily a bakery, and we were not disappointed! We started with warm scones (not reheated, mind you. Freshly baked scones!). These are tremendous scones. These are scones that are made by someone who knows that a scone is not a biscuit. That you must be careful not to overwork scone dough. I kid you not, I have not encountered scones this good since we were in London. Try these

Best muffins I have ever tasted. I took a picture that does not look appetizing per se however I just wanted to show how much fruit is inside of a muffin so so yummy

A million stars! First, let me start by saying that I’ve never been to a bakery that entices you with the most delicious smell upon walking in! The bakery is gorgeous filled with lots of antique fixtures and vintage wallpaper. Everything has beautiful storage and you feel like you’re transported into a different time era. The staff is so nice and so accommodating. The maple scones are excellent! I’ve never had scones in my life that were so soft on the inside and perfection on the outside. They weren’t overtly sweet either which was perfect! The thumbprints are fantastic. The chocolate cookie sandwich was also excellent! I love that they offer various other deserts such as freshly- made cakes and coffees! I highly recommend this place and cannot wait to come again!

Cute and quaint coffeeshop; I felt like I stepped into the Cotswolds. The place had the aroma of melted butter and cinnamon. The scone had the most amazing crispy crust and soft inside, the pain au chocolat was amazing as well. They have an espresso machine and served a darn good cappuccino. The prices were very reasonable, less than the chains, but the quality is 1000 times better. A cozy meeting spot for the locals to catch up and chat.

I only know of them from old westbury gardens. While the food is quite good I found the owner to be abrupt and slightly unprofessional during a tea there. It's a shame because it sours me on the overall experience. A member of my party was left standing without a place setting or seat while the owner scurried back and forth trying to sort out a problem that didn't exist. I finally was able to secure a chair and place setting myself. The owner finally figured out what happened but never apologized for her rude behavior or for keeping an 80 year old woman standing while everyone else was seated.