Care for some afternoon tea? How about some lunch and shopping as well? At Josephine’s Tea Room & Gift Shop in Godfrey, Illinois, you can sit down for some tea and lunch and then shop for gifts, clothing, and other lovely things in the gift shop. This enchanting place is perfect to spend some time with a group of friends for an afternoon.
Josephine’s Tea Room & Gift Shop first opened its doors in 1979 in the village of Godfrey which sits just north of Alton. It occupies a historic mansion that once belonged to Monticello College.
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The elegant tea room is a wonderful place to meet with a group of friends or even to rent out for a special event like a birthday, a baby shower, or a bridal shower.
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If you like relaxing with a cup of tea, you’ve come to the right place. Josephine’s offers several delicious teas for you to enjoy. For black teas, you have your choice of English, Earl Gray, and raspberry. The caffeine-free options include green, lemon, mint, apple cinnamon, apple cranberry, and orange spice.
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Lunch is served six days a week here at Josephine’s. Dine on soups like lobster bisque and cheese broccoli, salads topped with homemade croutons, and a variety of sandwiches made with whole grain bread.
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Of course dessert is a must at this charming tea room! You’ll love the selection of homemade pies and cakes which you can have à la mode.
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When you browse through Josephine’s Gift Shop, you’ll find anything and everything from gifts, home decor, jewelry, accessories, handbags, clothing, and more. If you’ve been looking for a gift, this is the place to come.
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Josephine’s Tea Room & Gift Shop is a wonderful place to come for tea, lunch, and shopping!
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Have you visited the whimsical Josephine’s Tea Room & Gift Shop in Illinois? If you have, please tell us about your experience in the comments. For more information, visit Josephine’s Tea Room & Gift Shop website and Facebook page. You can call (618) 466-7796 to make a reservation.
Another tea room you may enjoy is Gerri’s Tea Room, located in Long Grove, Illinois.
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Address: 6109 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey, IL 62035, USA
