TL;DR: Better than the hyped spot, this is where you go for coffee in Port Townsend. Food: Everything we had was fresh and well thought out. The spinach and cheese pastry hit exactly how it should, and the burrito was warm, cheesy, eggy perfection. Even the hot sauce slapped. Vibe: Chill and low-key. Not overly busy like the other spot people line up for. What could be better: Honestly, not much maybe just wish we found it sooner. read more

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High Tea at Cafe Tenby is a treat. This local independent cafe has a very special selection of different teas and pastries. The high tea (by appointment only) is very much worth the price. I had a robust Earl Grey Crème that had a lovely subtle vanilla twist. I'm all about the scone ms and clotted cream with jam. Yum! It can get a little warm in the summer. Don't be shy and tell the staff you are a bit flushed and they will accommodate. Warm relaxed ambiance inside makes for a pleasant tea experience. read more

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Every time I come to Port Townsend I think I'llbe going somewhere different for lunch, but every time (at least once in my weekend away) my friend brings me back to her favorite, Cafe Tenby. Ordering at the front --figuring out what I want before sitting down-- is always an annoyance to me, but this is the only thing I'd change. The decor is simple, with hard chairs, not pleasant to me. BUT: BUT!! Every time I go there we order something completely different and it's always outrageously good. I mean, nicely, freshly, prepared or baked. Slight unusual tweaks but nothing weird, truly enhancing. The BAKERY GOODS are to DIE FOR. This place surprises me every time. Delicious. read more

Stopped here while traveling through Port Townsend and had a wonderful time! The food and coffee was absolutely delicious, and the service was wonderful! The staff was so friendly, and the atmosphere feels very open and clean. Wish I had a shop like this in my town! read more

A local recommended this place when we asked about where to grab breakfast before our whale watching tour. Cafe Tenby is a cute cafe with lovely staff and delicious food. We enjoyed our breakfast with tea... he was getting a sore throat, so they recommended a ginger turmeric tea that he envied so much that we bought a bag to bring home. We also grabbed sandwiches for our tour. read more

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Went out of their way to accommodate us not having a reservation. They had the best cookie pancake things. Everything was fresh and clearly made with love read more

Took a short day trip to PT to have high tea! What a great place. It's clean, friendly, and yummy. The experience is great. They sit you down, you pick out your tea from a list, but if you want something that's not on the list, you are free to. One of the people in my party did so, and they were happy to do so. The tower came out quickly and they explained what each item was. It was all delicious. We opted for royal tea (Prosecco) in addition to our tea. Another person in our party was a vegetarian and they had already asked in advance when they called a few days before to verify the reservation. There's an 18% gratuity they add on top of the charge, however they are upfront about it when they call to confirm your reservation. I had no issue with this since I typically tip 18-22%. Bottom line: it's a great place for high tea, but it's also a local favorite just for tea and food (it was suggested by a shop owner, and we said, we already had reservations for high tea). read more

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We went in a little closer to closing time than I typically like to, but despite that we were still met with kind and professional service. Got a cookie and an iced americano. The cookie was amazing and the americano was a basic staple. Their largest size for the drink was 12oz which was a little bit of a surprise for me so I felt that might be helpful for some people who have someone in their life who always wants a sip or two great overall experience and had a good ambiance. read more

A great morning spot to check out! The baked goods are fluffy and delicious. The breakfast sandwich is tasty and it was so easy to talk to staff about my food allergies. It's a great cafe all around and the playlist is a bop. read more

Great atmosphere, very good breakfast sandwich. The buckwheat chocolate chip cookie was to DIE for!!!

Delicious frittata and London Fog latte. We'll be back. Neat as a pin and High Tea available read more

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The wife and I stopped here for a small sweet treat and some tea. They only had seating for reservations but that was ok because we planned to walk around the neighborhood. This place was great and while I have no idea what the little treat I had was called it was two round thin pastries with some sort of thin filling in the middle... SPECTACULAR! I have to note that the customer service was phenomenal! They were patient and kind and so engaging. I will definitely be coming back the next time we are in town. read more

Cafe Tenby - No mask no entry! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

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What a delightful tea shop this is, if I lived here I would be here almost every day. They have an excellent selection of high quality tea to choose from as well as a delicious array of baked goods, with my weakness being their scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam. I didn't have a long enough stay to try everything in the pastry case, but based off of what I sampled, it would be safe to assume that any bet would be a good bet. The interior reflects the staff, warm, friendly and inviting. It is well lit, spacious and a nice space for a quick bite or a more leisurely pot of tea and a book. I hope they are here for years to come and I look forward to visiting them again the next time I am in Port Townsend. read more

Nice little place. The pastries look and taste good. We stopped by early for some breakfast sandwiches. The food taste good. Too bad this place do not sell espresso type coffee drinks. However, it sells many kind of teas. It's nice to stop by and check this place out. read more

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Wow! This place was great! Fresh made breads, sweets, salads and sandwiches. Everything was delicious! The staff were very friendly and so helpful. Fresh teas with a huge selection. I highly recommend giving this place a try. read more

Go to the high tea on the weekends, they have wonderful service, tea selection, and staff has great knowledge of teas. It's a hidden gem downtown with that Port Townsend Victorian, early 20th century ambiance. read more

Ordered coffee to go with my Toffee Thumbprint @11:23am. Went out front to sit at the bistro tables to allow safe social distancing. Was told coffee should be ready in 4-5 minutes and they will bring it outside to me. 11:59am and still no coffee. Cookie $2.75 Coffee $3.75 Tip $2 Experience - Priceless.... read more

Cafe Tenby - Toffee Thumbprint - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

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Fantastic food, ambience and impeccable service. First 3 generation ladies outing solidly successful and scheduled to repeat!

I don't even know where to start!!! Pippa herself is ah-mazing!!! Her staff is the sweetest & very well-trained. The tea selection is phenomenal! There's outdoor and indoor seating. But, best of all....the FOOD, THE SWEETS, THE SCONES & CLOTTED CREAM ARE TO.DIE.FORRR!!! read more

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Five star service!!! When I lived in PT this was my go-to place for incredible tea and delicious treats (& amazing soups in the fall&winter). But life moved me away and now I have to order my favorite teas to be shipped since nothing can top Pippas teas. I usually call in my order with payment information and within the next few days I have my order on my doorstep!! That expedient service is rare and I certainly applaud Pippa & her team for their outstanding work. My favorite blends are Blue Jazz & White Coconut and Tahitian Dream & Go Green. Thank you Ladies! read more

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This looks like a tea shop but they also have a small food menu. The restaurant we were planning on going to was closed and it was very cold and windy so we ducked in here to get our bearings. What serendipity because the food was great! We got the clam chowder which was chock full of corn and potatoes and of course clams. The avocado toast was amazing because of the bread and fun because of the zater spices added to the top. The warm ham sandwich was wonderful because of the same bread and thicker slices of ham with a lovely Dijon mustard. I got a Mango Black tea that I would have bought if I needed more tea at home. The ginger molasses cookie was perfectly seasoned so the ginger was not overpowering but could still be tasted. I loved it because the cookie was thick and soft. read more

We celebrated a 60th birthday and a wedding weekend with high tea! What a fun experience, the food was plentiful and fabulous!!! We loved it and will be back! read more

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I really wanted to like this place. I've visited here several times though won't be back. Here's why: 1. Most of their teas have "natural flavoring" so you have to be careful of what you select. The flavor tastes artificial rather than relying on high quality ingredients. 2. We stopped by there today to work on our laptops, drink tea, and eventually get lunch. When we arrived all but 3 tables had RESERVED signs on them for reservations taking place 4 HOURS from the time we arrived. This is not unusual. I'm guessing the staff doesn't know how to properly manage customers comings and going's which has always left me perplexed because they lose business from this. Anyways, after we sat down and worked for a 2 hours we were told "we have lunch rush coming in, can you wrap it up?" Wow. The place was empty due to the reserved tables that weren't coming in for another 2 hours and In a better run business they wouldn't have asked us to 'wrap it up' but asked if we would like to order lunch. We were going to but passive aggressiveness, lack of customer appreciation, and poor business judgment caused us to leave. I've noticed they are generally pretty rude to anyone working on a laptop so I'm wondering if they just have people working there but won't say it. I was hoping this business, under new ownership, would change but my husband said "it's just as pretentious as he remembers". As a business consultant myself, I'd invite the business owner to examine the customer experience and learn how to handle an influx or crowd. read more

The coffee was good and the pastries were amazing. My family wanted to go back just for the muffins.

Favorite place for lunch or late breakfast - owners are great as are people who work there. Good lunches and cookies and homemade bread. Home away from home. read more

Delicious muffins! Friendly staff. We also got sandwiches to go in a box for our whale watching boat excursion.

We found this place by accident and it was a happy one! We were lucky to come in on a Saturday. They make Welsh Cakes on Saturdays. We were so excited to find them in the states we bought them all. They were delicious! Even though we live in Seattle I have a feeling we will be making special trips back for more Welsh cakes. Also the owners were lovely! read more

Stopped in today while in Port Townsend. The new owners are fantastic and there is a large assortment of teas, baked good and mood soup that is good for the soul! A definite must stop for the tea lovers or someone that enjoys specialty baked items! read more

Cafe Tenby - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

I did the high tea with some girlfriends and it was quite nice. Highlights -All the sweets and scones were utterly delicious The scones came out warm and the clotted cream was excellent. Every single sweet item was spectacular. -The tea sandwiches were all good - although the egg salad was under seasoned. -Because there were so many sweets I wish there was one more savory item - like a sausage roll. -Great tea - I got a decaf English Breakfast Lowlights -It is pricey - but you do get a lot of food. And I don't care for the automatic 20% gratuity. -You get a small amount of tea in a French press. When I asked for more tea they just added more hot water - so the second cup was totally diluted. For the amount of food you get you really need your own teapot so you can have 2-3 cups of strong tea. -I did not like the cup you have to drink your tea out of I get that this is a modern tea house - but we all wished we had teapots and proper tea cups. -The service was lacking. I asked for more water(regular water) and never got a refill. It took forever to be able to pay. We finally had to go to the front to get help. Overall - the food was fabulous so I would recommend the high tea. read more

the owners the servers and the food really can't be beat. Such a nice atmosphere and excelled food.

The prices are a wee bit high - but everything is delicious and the barista is super kind!

Excellent tea house that blends their own tea mixes and offers a great selection of desserts and breakfast items. I recommend the black chai. Spicy and bold and great hot or iced. We've been there a few times over the years when visiting port townsend and it's always great read more

A great place to take a moment away from being a tourist to stop and relax with a cup of tea and a little something sweet. If you can't find a tea you like here you probably aren't meant to drink tea. The lemon and blueberry coffee cake was wonderful. read more

Cafe Tenby - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

Good food great service nice vibe in a beautiful location. I highly recommend. Staff is very friendly and the bakery goods are delicious.

I regret that it's taken me a couple of weeks to write this. But this was hands down the BEST high tea I've been to. My mom was visiting town and having tea is one of her favorite things. I had been here before when it was Pippa's but its under new ownership now. I have had high tea at several Fairmont properties including the Empress in Victoria and the Fairmont in Seattle as well as other various teas and none compare to this one. The food quality and taste far exceeded the others. Apparently the husband and wife duo who own the establishment now are responsible for the selection and preparation. Standouts included the desserts, each one (the lemon bar, berry tart, shortbread etc. were a triumph). The service was impeccable and the tea selection vast. I recommend the Earl Grey Creme (I also bought a lot to take with me. The owner does his own cold brew as well and I took one to go (fantastic). Needless to say, I, my mom and my friend had the best experience and I guarantee that you will too. I plan on coming back many times. Its an elegant way to spend part of your weekend afternoon. Thank you to the team at Cafe Tenby for making our day so special. read more

The parsnip cake with blood orange frosting is one of the best things I've ever put in my mouth. Stop by just for that! The drinks and other goodies are also delicious. read more

We had a good experience at Pippa's. It was great to finally find such good scones with real clotted cream. The only time I can have those is when I go to England, which is not often. I had regular Assam tea with milk and it was very good quality tea. I even bought myself some loose leaf. Their bergamot tea was awesome too! Scones were fantastically delicious! I only wish they were bigger. Clotted cream was good too. Not the best I've had, but good! I should say the one and only I've tried so far in USA. Jam was good. Customer service was great. The backyard was absolutely lovely and charming which I personally preferred to the modern contemporary inside. Pros: Lovely courtyard for summertime tea Truly amazing scones!!!! Good customer service Great quality tea! Cons: Quite overpriced in my opinion. Scones are very tiny for the price. Loose tea is quite expensive as well - 2 oz for $13 (12.95), if you buy 3 then $12 (11.95) which is still quite a lot, even for high quality teas. Would love to see a better selection of desserts for tea. Would I come back? Yes! read more

First came here when it opened about 4 years ago when it was still fairly small. This is the first time we sat and enjoyed a couple pots of tea! And they have wi-fi! They have a great selection of bulk tea and we tried their Himalayan Sipping Tea...I think that's what it was called and it was really good green tea! Great ambiance! Comfy working space! And, they have some seats outside! Great place for an afternoon tea! read more

Cafe Tenby - Corner sitting area in the back - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

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They opened right on time. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The bakery items were very tasty. The sandwiches were good and the bread was fantastic. Loved it! read more

Got the cream tea - scones and unlimited tea for $15. Scones were a little on the small side but super yummy and the clotted cream (made in house!) and jam were perfect on them. The tea comes in french press pots which is perfect for two people, but for one person the second cup can be bitter with all the leaves still in the water. The outside patio area was the loveliest spot to sit and have my tea and read my book. I foresee myself spending quite a few summer afternoons here. read more