The Mad Hatter Story

where the magic began

“The Mad Hatter Tea Room” began in 1999 in the Historic Anoka Post Office building as “My Mom’s Attic” by best friends Liz Koch and Amy Bukkila, two single mothers who wanted women to have a beautiful place to take time for themselves. A special magic happened from the day the doors opened when customers became friends and regular guests. Two of their favorite guests were Linda and Andrea Pomeroy, a mother and daughter who loved to sip tea after long days in the corporate world. Wjem Amy moved out of town, Liz could not continue without her friend and business partner. It was with great sadness that they decided to sell their little gem. As luck would have it, Linda and Andrea always wanted to own a tea room and began their journey as the new owners in 2002. Linda and Andrea changed the name to ‘The Mad Hatter’, and the tea room grew into a flourishing business and much-loved retreat from life’s stresses. Unfortunately, Andrea passed away on October 28, 2010. Linda didn’t want to continue with The Mad Hatter without her daughter and business partner, Andrea. Liz returned to offer her support and help Linda during the following weeks, thus becoming the owner of The Mad Hatter again. Today, Liz and her husband, Tim Koch, continue to serve The Mad Hatter’s wonderful guests in Anoka’s historic Woodbury House.