Pickwick Society Tearoom: Frankfort, IL

I keep a little list of restaurants that I want to try and Pickwick Society Tearoom has been on that list for far too long. I love tea - and I also love history and antiques and old architecture. I'm the vice president of my local historical society and have authored three historical books. So, I've really been itching to get this this place for a cup of tea and a big helping of yesteryear. I asked my friend, Jen, from the historical society if she'd like to accompany me and we set a date.

The tearoom opened in 2004 and has since moved to its current location on a corner on Kansas Street in historic Frankfort, Illinois in an 1855 building that originally served as a hotel. It's such a pleasant rush of nostalgia just walking through the doors. I felt like I should have been wearing a Victorian dress and gloves. The place is lined with vintage knick-knacks and is also a gift shop.

There's a large selection of teas, available by the cup, mug or pot. I tend to like the fruity teas, so I selected a white mango sorbet tea that was so soothing and refreshing.