When was the last time you had a scratch-made lunch? When you travel off the beaten path to Greenwood Country Tearoom in Greenwood, Missouri, that’s just what you’ll get at this family-owned, small-town restaurant! Just over a half-hour drive south of Kansas City, Missouri, you’ll find the adorable town of Greenwood, which hosts a charming antique district. The tearoom sits right in the heart of this quaint area, making it a day trip-worthy restaurant! 

The menu offers a homemade soup of the day, sandwiches, artisan salads, and a daily rotating selection of fresh-baked quiche. The food is hearty, yet everything has a touch of refinement and a special twist. For example, the Classic Caesar Salad comes with house-made croutons, the Turkey and Artichoke Sandwich features a house-made herb cream cheese smear, and the grilled cheese includes pumpkin butter! What?! The food feels fancy, yet you know you will not go home hungry with hardy Midwest favorites on the menu. 

Do not skip the sides. The gorgeous pickled beets are fresh, with none of that canned flavor, and the hummus or salsa is served with gourmet blue corn chips. Fresh daily soup is also an option for a side. And get this: one of the specialty sides is a frozen fruit salad. This is beautiful fresh fruit encased in a creamy mixture, sliced into picture-perfect wedges. Totally unique and fun. 

Now that I’ve told you how delicious the lunch items are, ordering dessert is a no-brainer, right? The desserts are all made from scratch and rotate daily. Plan ahead; with 48 hours notice, you can order and take home a full-sized desert. 

The restaurant has many food-sensitivity-friendly options. Upon request, many of the salads can be made gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegetarian. They even have a gluten-free dessert option daily.  No matter your choice, you’ll surely have a special-feeling experience. The tearoom is thoughtfully decorated with a blend of antiques, and your meals are served on vintage dishware.

This is a tearoom, after all, and the tea selections feature both classic and unique blends. You can order a personal pot or a pot to share. With over 30 teas on the menu, you might find yourself taking a culinary journey. With flavors like Buckingham Palace Garden Party, Swiss Chocolate, and Bourbon Street Vanilla, you’re likely to feel transported far from this small town in western Missouri. The tea menu is thoughtfully categorized for easy selection, including Herb & Fruit, Rooibos, Green, Herbal & Wellness, Oolong, Flavored Black and Chai, and Black and English teas. If tea isn't your thing, try a homemade Italian soda with your choice of flavor or coffee. 

The space is also available for private parties, corporate events, and special events. For example, they host a Thanksgiving Day Lunch and Christmas Open House. Be sure to visit their site to get details and learn about other special events, like regularly rotating specialty markets.

The Greenwood Country Tearoom is in the same building as the Greenwood Vintage Market antique shop. It is on the nicer side of antique malls–nothing junky! You can find teas from the tearoom available for purchase there. Antique mall lovers will find the Greenwood Antique District has a handful of quality antique shops, all within walking distance. The Greenwood Country Tearoom is truly a day-trip-worthy restaurant, especially if you pair your lunch with an antique mall shopping trip. 

If you are going to shop-hop, you will want to invest in a quality tote. I love the foldie; it’s compact, easy to carry, and comes in a bunch of fun colors!  Will you add The Greenwood Country Tearoom to your next day-trip bucket list?