Twin Bays Café is named after its 18th century property. Local historians claim the property sits on one of the original four corners of Phoenixville and was a stop for the underground railroad. Two horse bays were constructed on this site over 200 years ago. Construction stopped for a while and all were told to place deliveries of construction material by the Twin Bays. The property became known as "Twin Bays" and is still on the deed over 200 years later. Hence the name, "Twin Bays Café."

The building itself has been many residences, a tea room, a gift shop, yarn shop and then the Herb Garden Cafe until the property was sold to Sam and Abbe of Abbe's Flower Garden in June 2000. Sam and Abbe had a very successful business in the train station in Oaks, PA for five years prior to purchasing the property known as Twin Bays.

Upon entering the restaurant's original lobby, shared by Abbe's Flower Garden, you're surrounded by great smells, artistically arranged silks, fresh flowers and stylish gifts. Turn the corner to your right, and enter the first of two 1st floor dining rooms, decorated with bamboo screens and additional flowers and gifts. The second dining room is highlighted by a round table set in a gable window that seats six. In all, over 40 seats are available within the two dining rooms.

Continue on and you come upon the original 18th century staircase, which was hidden by a full wall when it was the Herb Garden Restaurant. The past owner's mother, Mrs. Faye had lived on the second floor for many years and she had her entrance on the far left side of the side porch.

Ascending the stairs, you will find four themed dining rooms, converted from the former apartment, with a total of 80 seats.

At the top of the stairs and straight ahead is the Green Room, with unique faux painting in green, accented in gold. The fireplace and wooden mantel is candle lit and casts a soft glow on the hardwood floor. Lace curtains are draped over the windows with soft shades, and the walls are adorned with marvelous equine paintings by talented local artist Shawn Faust. This was Mrs. Faye's living room.

To the right of the top of the stairway is the center room, which was her guest bedroom before a few walls were removed. The main focal point to the center of the room is a large hand carved wooden antique mirror that stretches across the side wall. Glass topped tables with white cloths and napkins are set with votive candles on pierced tin stands throughout the cafe.

The Center room enters into the Turret Room, which was the master bedroom of the last tenant. A round table that can host up to 7 people is positioned in the turreted corner of the room that seats over 26. These rooms are enhanced by paintings of local historic landmarks by Nick Santoleri.

To the left of the stairway is the Garden Room, which was Mrs. Faye's dining room. Magnificent Trompe L'oeil of an Elizabethan country garden covers the walls from floor to ceiling. David Bruce Michener of Interior Dimensions, local to Valley Forge not only created the garden room, but is also responsible for all the designer faux walls throughout the café.