Akwaaba Tea Salon

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

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   Tiffini

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   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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   Valerie

   Philadelphia13 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

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

   The cost of the experience far exceeds the quality and value of the service and food. I will not be a repeat customer.
   

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   Bridget

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

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

   If I could rate higher than 5 stars, I would! Everything about our experience at Akwaaba was beyond perfect. We were immediately greeted by Joe, who was friendly, knowledgeable, and fun for the entirety of our service. The tea selection is wonderful and there’s definitely something for everyone. The food was absolutely outstanding!! I cannot speak highly enough about how delicious everything was. You can tell the level of thought, detail, and love that goes into every bite. I enjoyed myself immensely and would go again in a heartbeat!
   

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   MelanieP

   Philadelphia3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

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

   From the moment we walked in, we felt AT HOME.We were greeted and sat immediately. Mykayla our server walked us gracefully thru our experience. THANK YOU MRS Greenwood for Bringing this experience to Philly.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Philadelphia1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

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

   Love the experience here. Tea selection was great and food was so flavorful! A few of the desserts were a tad too sweet for my own personal preference, but still good nonetheless. The scone was so good—very moist—which is quite surprising because most scones I’ve had were always on the dry side. The scone came with some kind of cream and jam to eat with it and had a really bright, citrusy burst of flavor. Their take on deviled egg was so different and might be my favorite bite. There was also some kind of caramelized onion pastry that was delicious. I’m usually not a fan of anything onion but it was actually really good—the onions were caramelized to perfection leaving a sweet and fragrant taste in my mouth that wasn’t pungent. There was also a curry flavored seafood salad stuffed inside of a croissant that my partner really enjoyed. Overall, highly recommend this tea salon for great ambiance, service, and food!
   

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   clarice

   Philadelphia1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

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

   Lovely tea time with my daughters. It was so relaxing and food was delicious. Beautiful restaurant!
   

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    S VIP

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

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

    This was our second time at this location. The first time was marvelous! We had a great seat, with great service, but this time was the exact opposite! When we walked in, we were told our reservation was two, but I clearly made it for three. The server noted her mistake and then we had to wait for her to flip a table that was clearly made for two to add another setting. The seat and table was extremely tight and I couldn’t get comfortable because a bar was where they placed my chair. Clearly because we were sitting at a place for two people. The service was both rushed and minimal….our water got cold quickly and we had to ask twice for it to be replaced. This was the total opposite of our last experience, so I do recommend that people visit, but I will not be visiting a third time.
    

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