Revisiting Ferndale's Purple Door Tea Room: Like a dear neighbor, it's welcoming and a lot of fun!

The Purple Door, like a dear neighbor and good friend, is welcoming, reliable and a lot of fun.

 

Four years ago, I visited the Purple Door Tea Room for the first time and this month - almost to the day - I returned with great neighbor and friend, Therese. A lovely place to unwind and catch up over tea, I was pleasantly surprised that not much had changed in the Ferndale tearoom:  menu, decor and service all reassuringly the same.

Tea selection begins with a wide choice of tea bag blends, presented in a fine tea caddy, as well as half a dozen loose tea choices. We both selected the loose green tea mixed with fruits and florals. Delivered to us in individual teapots with a gold steeper attached (to be removed once optimum steeping has been reached). The tea - a stray from my go-to Earl Grey - was fabulous. 

Afternoon tea fare includes cucumber sandwiches and chicken salad on apple slices. 

The tea fare is almost identical to what we had four years ago - including the flower-shaped cucumber sandwiches and chicken salad on apple slices. The scones were lemon poppy and those, with the grand finale, carrot cake and fresh fruit compote were true standouts.

Decor is pretty and colorful. 

Over ten years ago, I wrote a book featuring twelve favorite Michigan tea rooms. Unfortunately, many have closed or offer limited teas. While the time has come to literally open a new chapter on that tiny tome, it's nice to know that the Purple Door is still here, doing what it does best. Like a dear neighbor and good friend, it's welcoming, reliable and a lot of fun.

We'll be back again, but will not wait so long for our next visit. 

For our first visit to The Purple Door Tea Room, see our blog Barb's Tea Shop: The Purple Door Tea Room: Delightful Afternoon Tea in Ferndale (May, 2022)

The Purple Door Tea Room is located at 701 Livernois Avenue, Ferndale, Michigan. It's open Tuesday thru Saturday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Menu selections range from $15 to $35. For more information, visit their website:  ThePurpleDoor.com