Our Exquisite Tea Room in Toms River
Tuesday to Sunday 11 AM to 4 PM
Step back in time to the late 1800s and treat yourself and your loved ones to the pleasure of a Full Victorian Afternoon Tea at the Mathis House. Leave your cares behind as you enter this beautiful mansion decorated and lovingly restored to its original splendor. Experience the stunning antiques that grace every room of the home, creating a vintage atmosphere that is both elegant and relaxing.
Enjoy the ambiance of the tearoom with its crisp linens, fine English Bone China, teapots with cozies, and tiered luncheon servers. Savor the Victorian Afternoon Tea Presentation, graciously served by attentive staff, which includes a freshly brewed pot of tea of your choice, a seasonal salad, a petite cup of soup, a homemade scone with clotted cream & lemon curd, and an assortment of five different types of tea sandwiches and a full plate of home-made desserts.
Afternoon Tea reservations for the five-course tea are required with advance payment of $50 per person plus tax and gratuity on weekends, $20 for children 12 and under.
We offer a daily prefixed menu with gourmet options that everyone will love. If you have a special dietary request or if you are celebrating a special occasion, please specify when making your reservation. For birthday celebrations, we have special birthday tablecloths that are set at your table with your own birthday tea party hat!
The refund policy for cancellations includes the option of carrying out without 24 hours' notice and or a gift certificate that may be used for up to two years of the time of purchase. No refunds are given for pre-payment of the Tea Service or events, but a credit is given when occasions arise that your reservation cannot be kept. A courtesy call with adequate communication is recommended to ensure your reservation is rescheduled. The Mathis House is very flexible and understanding. Email vweiss@mathishouse600main.com at anytime if you should ever need additional assistance with your reservation.
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Guest Review
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I found this not so hidden gem in the local newspaper. It advertised a high tea with homemade scones served with lemon curd & clotted creme. I was sold.
From the ease of the reservation making (highly recommend), to almost driving by this stunning old Victorian home located on a busy street set around other beautiful homes. There was free ample parking on site. You follow the red brick road up the stairs onto the wraparound porch. I’m not going to lie, I felt at home and I hadn’t even walked in yet.
Upon entering, we were greeted by friendly staff, an aroma of delicious smelling food & all things Victorian. Forgot your hat for high tea? It’s okay, there’s a rack of beautiful hats for purchase as you walk in. There are endless rooms of beauty. It’s not just for women while mostly that’s what I found. Bring a gentleman who loves the look of fine molding on the walls that an architect would drool over.
If the architectural beauty doesn’t bring drool, the soup is sure to while warming your soul. We had the Carrot Coconut Soup, it was heavenly! It was also able to be purchased and the price was incredibly reasonable. I know because one bowl wasn’t enough & I scooped up a quart for home!
There were over 100 choices of tea Once we chose our tea, we got to choose our tea cup. Every detail of this place wasn’t lost on me. The owner and staff go above and beyond to give you an incredible experience and it was.
Speaking of staff, Ashlyn was our incredible waitress. I’m sure the other wait staff can spew off the facts of the origin of the Mathis House while remembering to tell you everything that is being served to you all while keeping a smile as well as Ashlyn did.
Once our meal was over, we were able to tour the home. There was a room filled with great local sellable’s. I scooped up one of the last bee lotions they had on display.
Oh, I nearly forgot to mention the melt in your mouth vanilla scone that I had with the creme and curd, well, it was delectable!! And, you could buy scones and creme to take home.
I also noticed they have a calendar of events posted for the current and upcoming month. It’s not just tea, they’ll be a German dinner in the near future. Must go make that reservation now! Get to the Mathis House soon.
Rooms: 5/5Service: 5/5Location: 5/5
-- Clare Cranston.
Tearoom Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 11 AM to 4 PM
732-818-7580
600 Main Street
Toms River, NJ 08753
vweiss@mathishouse600main.com