Editor’s Note: Legacy House Imports has permanently closed since the publication of this article.

What do you do when you’re feeling like royalty, but those around you just don’t quite see the crown? Treat yourself to a whimsical afternoon having high-tea, of course! The Legacy House Imports Tea Room is a gorgeous spot offering a traditional English afternoon tea tray for your royal highness! You’ll feel like you stepped out of a storybook — or maybe Windsor Palace!

The Legacy Tea Room, located in Madison, is housed in a Cape Cod style home offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy an afternoon feeling a little more fancy than usual.
Legacy House Imports Gift Shop and Tea Room / Facebook
The house was built in 1941 by Olaf Lien and it has been owned by the Lien family ever since.

Marsha Lien, Olaf's daughter, grew up in this house and now owns and operates the tea room with her husband, Patrick. You can feel the family legacy through and through!
The tea shop specializes in foods and gifts from around the world, but have a special fondness for Europe, Scandinavia, and the British Isles. From cultural to historical information, visitors can ask them just about anything and know that the answer is coming from well-researched information.
Legacy House Imports Gift Shop and Tea Room / Facebook
The most important thing about any tea room is the English tea tray, of course!
Legacy House Imports Gift Shop and Tea Room / Facebook
It features four tea sandwiches on the first level, a scone and tea bread with homemade toppings on the middle level and four dainty desserts made fresh each day in the shop on the top.

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There's also a menu with items to order individually, such as this double plate of tea sandwiches.
Legacy House Imports Gift Shop and Tea Room / Facebook
It's not surprising that people flock to Legacy — in their afternoon tea best — to celebrate special occasions.
Legacy House Imports Gift Shop and Tea Room / Facebook
The shop makes sure that every trip is special, even offering some additional accessories to those who need them.
Legacy House Imports Gift Shop and Tea Room / Facebook
After tea, head into the gift shop for gifts to take home, including these whimsical childrens' tea sets.
Legacy House Imports Gift Shop and Tea Room / Facebook

Legacy House Imports Gift Shop and Tea Room is located at 4221 Lien Rd., Madison. You can call them at 608-663-1340. Visit them on Facebook for more information and photos.

For more magical dining experiences, check out these ten restaurants without outdoor dining. They’re absolutely beautiful and offer the opportunity to remember what’s so special about warm weather in Wisconsin.

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