Pleasant Thymes Tea Room & Fine Dining

Updates

Posted on May 12, 2020

I am currently closed due to the COVID-19, but I do take order Monday-Thursdays for east porch pick-ups on Fridays from 1:00pm-5:30pm. Please call @ 712-764-2221 or text @ 712-779-0093, or email @ sherry@pleasant-thymes.com...thank you

Pleasant Thymes Tea Room CLOSED the week of March 15-23

Mar 15, 2020 – Mar 23, 2020

Due to illness~we made a decision to be closed this whole week. We apologize for this inconvenience .

St. Patrick's Day Dinner

Mar 14, 2020 – Mar 14, 2020

Mike Barnes, formerly of the Omaha Bagpipers, will be performing, along with Bill Gerlock on the fiddle and voice. A full Irish Dinner will be served. BYOD. COST: $25/plate. RSVP@ 712-764-2221

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President Abraham Lincoln & 1st Lady @ Pleasant Thymes

Feb 12, 2020 – Feb 12, 2020

Doors open @ 5:45pm. Cost $25/plate. RSVP@ 712-7764-2221. A 30 minute drama will be presented by the President. All dinner items are from the President Lincoln's Inaugural Dinners.

Posted on Jan 3, 2020

PLEASANT THYMES TEA ROOM is closed the month of January 2020 for remodeling projects. Stay posted~ HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Posted on Dec 16, 2019

The Julefest Celebration @ Pleasant Thymes Tea Room was an incredible day of layers of flavors enjoyed by all. It was my first experience making these artistic and delicious open faced sandwiches. A big thank you goes out to Karma Sorensen for helping learn the Danish trade of discovery...absol...

Posted on Dec 16, 2019

The "ULGY SWEATER Festival" held, Saturday, December 14, in Elk Horn was a delightful day of crazy shoppers and soup sippers @ the tea room. Santa Claus even visited for a bit and numerous patrons were able to sit upon the lap of a great man!

"TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF"...Prime-Rib & Salmon Night

Nov 2, 2019 – Nov 2, 2019

~ Special guest speakers will be Mike & Pat Barnes from Atlantic, IA. Their topic will be city retirement to country life. Mike, an engineer and Bagpiper with Omaha Bagpipes to a poly-farmer with 1600 aronia plants, honeybees, machinery, and gardening. Pat from a graphic designer and harpist...

Oktoberfest @ Pleasant Thymes Tea Room

Oct 5, 2019 – Oct 5, 2019

~EIN PROSIT~ "Oktoberfest" at the tea room this Saturday night (October 5th). Doors open @ 6:00pm. If you so choose, bring your favorite German Beer. All kinds of things planned for the evening...great music, trivia, games, good food, and laughs! Call for reservations @ 712-764-2221 or text @ 712...

Soups of the Week~ Sherry's choice (usually two choices) there will always be a cold and hot soup.
(Beef & Barley, Cr. of Cauliflower, Cr. of Broccoli, Cold Raspberry Soup, Ham & Bean, Seafood Chowder)
Chicken Salad Croissant
Rueben Sandwich
Grilled rye bread with swiss cheese, sauerkraut, corned beef and sauce.
Lasagne
Made with Italian sausage, ground beef, cottage cheese, Italian blend cheese, onion, garlic, seasonings.
Salads (served daily as a side dish)
(Fresh Fruit, Cucumber/Cilantro/Lime Salad, Ambrosia Salad, Watergate, Crab Salad, Pasta w/ fresh veggies salad, Cold Pasta & Pea Salad, Potato Salad)
MEAT ENTREES: Meat Loaf, Ham Balls, Parmesan Chicken, Smoked Turkey,
Quiche (Smoked Salmon/Spinach or Sausage/Broccoli)

HIGH-TEA (Afternoon Tea Buffet) served from 2:00-4:00pm

Buffet-Style Afternoon Tea
$15.00
Open-faced sandwiches: cucumber, egg salad, smoked salmon. Fruit salad and potato salad, toasted nuts, homemade candies, scones with Aronia Marmalade & Devonshire Coddled Cream, tarts, cookies. Sherry gives a 10 minute presentation and all those attending pick out their hat, gloves and bling. Dessert follows the presentation. There will be two teas available, herbal (fruity & flowers with no caffeine) or Earl Gray or Black Tea Peppermint, and coffee.

1st Saturday of the Month ~FINE-DINING~ Can reserve up to 26 patrons.

Smoked Prime-Rib Dinner
$30.00
Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Soup, Roasted Vegetables, Salad, Breads, Dessert and a Charcuterie Board as an appetizer. Entertainment follows after dinner with piano, violin, and voice.
Apricot Baked Salmon in a white wine sauce
$30.00
Sherry's famous for her salmon recipe. Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Vegetables, Soup, Salad, Breads, and Dessert. Entertainment follows after dinner with piano, violin, and voice.
Filet Migon
$30.00
Served with Baked potato, soup, salad, breads, appetizers, and dessert.

POT~OF~TEA & SCONE w/ Fresh Fruit...$7.50 + tax

Teas are loose leaf or bags.
Sit down, soft music playing, a cozy corner, a pot of your favorite tea and a large, warm scone topped with aronia marmalade and clotted cream...

Children's Tea Party ....$7 per child

P & J Sandwiches, Pizza Rounds, Ice Cream Cones, Fresh Fruit, Cheese & Crackers, Chocolate Milk or Juice
The new children's tea room will offically open on June 1, 2020. It will be themed by "Hans Christian Andersen's" Books. Can reserve up to 6 children and 4 adults in the upstairs tea room. Adult must accompany children. Age 3-10 recommended.

Special Parties...Cost depends on Needs...let's talk!

Bridal & Baby Showers, Engagement-Anniversary-Birthday-Wine-Holiday Parties, Reunions, Workshops, Group Mtgs, etc...
Red Hats, Church Groups, Bible Studies, Book Clubs, Retirement Parties, Music Events, Themed Parties, NYE Party,

Testimonials

a year ago

What a wonderful tea room! Lovely tablesettings. Lunch was great enjoyed the Irishstew over mashed potatoes. The desserts were yummy. Great day with cousins and family.

- Rose L

a year ago

Sherry and Bill are amazing and the food is superb! They make you feel very special and welcome in their home. Sherry's cooking is fantastic with wonderful dishes throughout the various courses. If you're lucky they will entertain you with their singing and musical talents.

- Sandy N

a year ago

The food is delicious and plentiful. Bill was the fill in server, and he is a hoot! Then...he sang! His wife is an amazing hostess and also musically gifted. Makes for a wonderful evening.

- Laura T

Bill & Sherry Gerlock

The words that are spoken, shared, or posted in a review are what say it all; enchanting, cozy, relaxing, calming, delicious, beautiful, an experience, and more. Our goal is to give you an experience within the four walls of our tea room, that take you away from the outside world...a place you find peace, satisfaction, contentment, and inner peace, leaving refreshed and blessed with happiness you want to share with everyone you meet. Our journey, as husband and wife. has brought us to a place of giving and serving. We share music, an atmosphere of elegance and intimacy, delicious foods at reasonable prices and events you do not find any other place close by. We believe in community! We believe in family! We believe in gathering together with those you love. Come and discover what a pleasant time you can have at Pleasant Thymes Tea Room, located on Pleasant Street in Elk Horn, Iowa, the Danish Capital of the United States.