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“English Tea Room”
The Tuck Box was constructed by designer-builder Hugh Comstock in 1927, either as his office or in response to his wife's hobby of making "Otsy-Totsy" dolls. It was first used as a restaurant in the early 1930's and was named "Sally's". The building just to the rear was also built by Comstock in 1929 and was used as a garden shop, and much later as The Tuck Box Gift Shop. The kiosk next to the patio gate was added in 1931. In the early 1940's, two sisters from England started the small tea room which they named The Tuck Box. After operating the restaurant for eight years, Mrs. Bumbridge and Mrs. Watson, sold to another British couple, John and Elsie Grandfield. Elsie's delicious recipes have had the greatest and most lasting impact on The Tuck Box. Many are still in use today. In 1948, the Grandfields hired young Lucille Pinkston who eventually bought the restaurant in 1960. By 1964, Lucille had become Mrs. Glenn Berry and the couple also bought the property. In 1976, Glenn and Lucille sold the property and business to another long-time employee, Aleen Hillbun and her husband Harvey, thus ending Lucille's twenty-six years of association with and devotion to The Tuck Box English Tea Room.
My fiancé and I were staying in the area and asked the hotel staff about a good breakfast place and this place was suggested. The seating for this place is quiet small on the inside, but there is... Read more
They're cash only or you pay via Zelle, completely under staffed, the food is average diner food (although the prices are reasonable so you aren't over paying for average diner food), and the... Read more
Omg the cutest house in Carmel is the Tuck Box! Look up it's history and you'll appreciate the design. Adjacent to it is the groomer shop... Ordered the Omg 2-egg omelette with Swiss cheese,... Read more
The Tuck Box
Hours
- Sun - Sat: 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
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Parking
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Pets Allowed
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Restrooms
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Wifi
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
- Reservations
- Does not take
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Lunch
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Brunch
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Dinner
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Drinks
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Breakfast
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Outdoor Seating
Parking, Dining
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