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A Steep In Time

4.8 (40 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Elizabeth E.

This was such a beautiful and memorable experience. This visit was actually a spontaneous idea, and none of us regretted it for a second, it turned into one of those moments you're so glad you said yes to. From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed and cared for. The atmosphere was warm, cozy, and thoughtfully put together, making it the perfect place to slow down and truly enjoy the moment. The service was wonderful, and every detail felt intentional. It was our first time visiting, and it absolutely won't be our last. We loved being able to spend quality time together as friends--laughing, connecting, and making memories in such a lovely setting. We left with full hearts and can't wait to come back. Highly recommend

Joanne M.

So we went back and checked out the menu again. The decor looked absolutely luxurious and elegant. The service was friendly and helpful. The young woman was a delight and the man with the Mad Hatter hat was cheerful and helpful. We tried the Afternoon Delight! This meant endless pot of tea as long as you kept it to the same tea blend. The three tier tray included one sandwich cut into halves, fruit, mixed salad and a choice of desserts which included shortbread, lemon bar, cherry bar and one other dessert which I forget. Each one was delicious! The scones were perfect!! Great flavor and top had a light crunch which is exactly what a scone should be! The chicken salad sandwich didn't have those weird hamburger pickles and the person who ordered that sandwich LOVED the flavor!! The salmon and cream cheese plus the roast beef with horseradish and cheese was very good, but the plus in all the sandwiches was the bread was NOT DRY and the fillings were delicious!! This price for each tea service is very reasonable and worth the money!! This is a wonderful place to just chill and enjoy the afternoon by yourself or with a friend or two! They do have specials, but really don't need to because to be honest, their prices are very reasonable. Brentwood is privileged to have a tearoom as good as this. Their prices, their food and the huge selection of delicious teas is worth every penny!! As a community, I hope people will discover this gem! I know I will be back and enjoy more teas, scones, and other things.

Tea and sandwiches!!
Lisa B.

What a great experience. My daughter and I love teas and my husband surprised us with A Steep in Time! The people here are so friendly and informative about their teas. There is such a variety of teas and all varieties of caffeine or no caffeine. We got the full afternoon tea and it was so filling and delicious. The sandwiches had great ingredients and flavorful. I will be telling people about this place. So great!! Also, the desserts are so good. The chocolate Bundt cake with earl grey glaze was decadent.

Sandwiches for us!

I made a reservation for 3+ a baby when we got there. They were set up for us and everything was beautifully done. We all got the weekday special the Wednesday through Friday sandwich, scone and unlimited tea. It was very filling fresh and delicious. I highly recommend the atmosphere is adorable in there.

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Diane ..

Beautiful atmosphere. Greeted right away. Amazing sandwiches and tea. I tried the Happy Green Tea and the Purple Tea. The scone was delicious as well. The clotted cream and jam made me happy. The staff made the experience memorable. I will be back. I recommend you come.

Fun decor!
Alex B.

Such a good time with my momma today! The team here is so sweet and clearly explained eveything. The tea is FANTASTIC! And so varied! There's something for everyone. Even uncaffeinated tea if caffeine isn't your thing. My personal favorite was the Yerba mate pineapple guava tea. It's so cute in here and would be perfect for a bridal shower or baby shower.

Cute set up!
Rosa T.

Such a cute place! My family and I had a lovely time enjoying the tasty nibbles. My husband and I each ordered the afternoon tea and our daughter the de-lite special. We all agreed the food was delicious. I'm bummed I didn't photograph the tower of food. The presentation was perfect! We are tea house regulars so it was nice having a location closer to home to enjoy. Considering they were short a server, I felt the service was good. We will definitely be back.

Amy C.

Having found an afternoon tea place in Brentwood was so exciting for me. Though the tea shop is located in a plaza that one would not connect with afternoon tea (typically afternoon tea shops are located in more posh area of town/city) , the interior is truly whimsical and cozy and reflects the spirit of afternoon tea. The owner was very friendly and attentive. We all ordered the $40 per person afternoon tea. This combo came with a salad, two choices of sandwich, fresh fruits, a biscuit, a dessert, and of course bottomless tea. I am a Rooibos tea drinker so the owner recommended their special seasonal apple and cinnamon tea which comprised mix of rooibos. It was excellent and very smooth and the cinnamon and the other spices did not overpower the tea. Through my 20 + years of visiting various afternoon tea shops all over the Bay Area, this is the first time I was able to finish the entire pot because it was that good! I like that the teas served here are not teas I can easily find in the local markets or on Amazon because I feel going out to enjoy tea is all about experiencing unique teas and this place delivered! The food portion is the most generous that I have seen at the price range. I have never felt so full after a tea brunch because most tea shops are not generous with their food portions. The owner definitely made us feel we got our money's worth and more. I really enjoyed my chicken salad sandwich. The sandwich was not only big in size, had plenty of chicken, but also rich in flavor yet not too heavy. I also chose the smoked salmon sandwich. The flavor was good but a bit too salty for me. I like that the sandwiches were made with different types of bread to keep things more interesting. The biscuit was a twist from typical scones served at tea houses and I enjoyed it. We also were served a lot of fresh blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and grapes!! The variety of fruits given is unmatched! Dessert I chose lemon tart. The lemon filling had a good balance of sweet and tartness and I love that the crust tasted like a graham cracker crust. The service staff was attentive and not intrusive. They seemed to know just when was the best time to come and check on us. All in all we had a terrific experience and I will definitely bring more friends back!

Chicken salad sandwich (cucumber not pictured, both were good)
Durae J.

Such a cute little addition to Brentwood. The owner was so very nice, service was excellent and the tea service was great. We enjoyed the WTF special where you get a sandwich, scone and pot of tea for under $20 each. It was the perfect lunch/ afternoon treat.

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I would love to make a recommendation but unfortunately it was closed but still allowed us to place an order for pick up. ‍

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A great place for the high tea experience the food and service both excellent very relaxing atmosphere

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Great experience, fun times, very good food abd amazing tea. Very nice owner, staffed with family and very community oriented.

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Alright so I came here today and I just realized this is a hidden gem. I love it so much that I only ate the berries, everything was yum yum

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“My friend and I each ordered the Afternoon De-Lite menu, the food was delicious and the tea lovely.”

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Kudos for the variety: they have both Japanese and Chinese items on the menu…read more We were a party of five and ordered off the tablet. I got the Taiwanese braised beef ramen. The portion was good, but the main star of the show: the "braised beef" was hard, dry and tough. Truly, almost inedible. I sampled a takoyaki from the group's shared apps and that was pretty good. Service was painfully slow and they boxed my poor nephew's chicken teriyaki order to go. Not sure how that happened? Anyways, after the four of us were halfway done with the meal, we flagged someone down and they brought him the to go order to eat in house.

Located inside a strip mall with ample parking, this noodle joint competes with some of the other…read morenoodle chains. As with these type of noodle soup, the star should be their brother but sadly their house special broth lacks the depth of flavor you would expect from slow simmered soup with beef bones, herbs and spices. The noodles, eggs and beef was cooked well. The fried tofu was huge portions and nice starter. One good touch this restaurant does is you can order a side order of BBQ short rib and chicken and both does not disappoint; well marinated and cooked well. The vegetable tempura was a bit over fried. For drinks, I opted for a fruit tea with 50% sugar which was refreshing for a hot day. Staff here was friendly and food came out quickly. If you're expecting a good hearty bowl of noodle soup you may be disappointed, but there's always their other rice plate option and fruit/milk tea you can enjoy.

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