Sara Giza: Tea Room interesting addition to dining scene

Sara Giza/Special to Treasure Coast Newspapers The Cotswold cucumber and cream cheese was crisp and cool.

Located on Sixth Avenue in Vero Beach, near the Miracle Mile shopping district, the Penny Poppins British Bakery & Tea Room is an interesting addition to our area, as I discovered when I visited recently for lunch with my mother.

Whether in the mood for the bakerys various takes on the puff pastry, a traditional tea time of your favorite tea served in a decorative pot with scones ($9.95), British-inspired sandwiches or hearty entrees, many treats wait to be tasted.

The interior is simple, with cherry wood tables. Walls and a bookshelf play homage to England without being cluttered. You can even grab the chance for a photo op with the Queen herself or Englands famous red phone booths, via cardboard cutouts. The sole television plays British sitcoms, while the proprietors accent tells you the place is authentic and if youre like me makes you dream of visiting faraway places.

I opted for the Cotswold cucumber and cream cheese sandwich ($4.25), while my mother chose the Tower Bridge turkey ($6.49). Each was served with potato chips and arrived having been cut into charming triangles. The Cotswold cucumber and cream cheese was crisp and cool. The Tower Bridge turkey was layered nicely with thick slices of shredded cheese, tomato and lettuce. Both left us feeling refreshed, without being overly full.

Sara Giza/Special to Treasure Coast Newspapers The English trifle was served in a chilled glass topped with Cool Whip and grated chocolate.

And that left us just enough room to happily partake in some British desserts. The English trifle ($5.25) arrived in a chilled glass topped with Cool Whip and grated chocolate. The second layer was a generous portion of English custard, which led the way to strawberries and sponge cake on the bottom. Texturally, this was an interesting treat with several different elements in play. Overall, it was a subtle note to end on and not overly sweet.

Im looking forward to a return visit, when I plan on testing out some of the evening menu options including bangers and mash ($9.95) and shepherds pie ($10.50).

Penny Poppins British

Bakery & Tea Room

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Sara Giza: Tea Room interesting addition to dining scene