I booked a high tea for six girlfriends and we had a great time! This cute small business is right…read moreon the main business strip in Escondido and is well-regarded in the community. I thought the food was delicious. It started with some fresh fruit and then we had our choice of broccoli cheese or tomato basil soup. A few girls in our group got each and both were enjoyed very much. The pastry tower was really lovely. Standouts for me were the egg salad sandwich, shepherds pie and chocolate mousse. We tried a few of the teas, everyone loved the Buccaneer Black Tea and the Peaches & Roses. The women who owned the business were so nice and we had fun looking around the little shop afterward. We would definitely return to this business.

Going here has changed my view on High Tea. I live close to…read morehere, and walk Grand Avenue a lot, I pass by the Grand tea room, a lot and have never been. I can't say I had the interest in going, however that changed and my curiosity about what a High Tea was, and the crowds here at "Tea Time" left me wanting to try it out. This was not just Tea, this was a bounty of tea, they had so many different types and flavors of tea (40+) that you sort of want to try them all, while technically you can as the tea is unlimited, but trust me you won't as the two pots of tea you start with, is a lot of tea for two! Sure, in a larger group you can try a lot more, but it's still a lot of tea. The Grand Tea, High Tea option was what we went with, and you started with a soup, followed by a tiered selection of sandwiches, desserts and scones. I assumed that I would have a snack here and then get something else to actually eat but I was filled to the brim when I left here. This place was full to capacity when we went, but you did not feel encroached on, the owner Louisa, the servers, all amazing, welcoming and nice. I feel like I was a bit unprepared as everyone else was dressed up with little hats, and my wife and I had no little hats! Next time, I will 100% at least sport that little hat, and there will be a next time, absolutely great experience!

My friend and I had a wonderful first visit at Bliss Tea & Treats with Rushell! Her current…read morelocation is in her transformed back patio. As soon as you walk through the entrance gate, you are transported to a lovely tea garden. We did make reservations ahead as it is reservation only. Rushell greeted us and we were quickly seated. We chose the La Dolce Vita Tea Experience. We were able to sniff the tea leaves first in individual test tubes which absolutely helped me pick my tea. I loved that experience! Once everything was selected, we were brought out our teas and salads. The salad was refreshing and I especially enjoyed the fresh tomatoes, garbanzo beans, and house vinaigrette. I had the Eiffel tea and absolutely loved it. I typically prefer black teas with either hints of floral or fruit notes and this tea had the perfect combination. We were then given our individual towers/ tea tiers which consisted of three sandwiches (smoked salmon pinwheels, apple Brie melt, and Prosciutto, Feta And Balsamic Fig Sandwich) of our choosing, a cranberry orange cake scone with creme Fraîche and strawberry preserves, and a trio of desserts (lemon cake with blueberries, petite four, and a rosemary shortbread). I honestly loved everything I ordered. I loved the cake scone as it was very moist and the sandwiches were all divine with powerful flavors in each bite. I didn't love the creme fraîche, as I prefer clotted cream with my scones, but it does offer a great break from sweetness of the cake scone. I especially enjoyed how toasted the Apple Brie melt was. I love short breads and petite fours, so I'm a bit biased but they were my favorite desserts. Not only did we have a lovely time due to the atmosphere, tea, and delicious food, but we thoroughly enjoyed Rushell herself! She was so welcoming and shared so much with us. Happy to always support local and especially women-owned businesses. I can't wait to go back!

Who knew that such a charming venue blossomed in the heart of residential Oceanside?! It was the…read moreperfect setting for a lovely afternoon tea, baby or wedding shower or birthday party! The food was very tasty and beautifully presented by our charming hostess. I felt quite attended and graciously directed through the entire High Tea experience.

One of my favorite tea spots!…read more Teaspoon was always a must-go whenever I visited the Bay. So glad to see that they've since expanded nationwide and there's now one nearby! I almost always get their Peach Oolong Tea- 50% sweet, less ice. Strong tea notes + some sweetness from the fruit = the most refreshing summer drink!

Steep Thoughts: Florence's Quest for (Her) Perfect Black Milk Tea…read more Black milk tea: 0.5/2. I got the House Milk Tea, 25% sweet, less ice. This drink was just okay in my opinion. It was appropriately not too sweet, and I appreciate that the drink uses lactose-free creamer by default. However, I probably should've gotten no ice, as it was quite watery and half the cup was ice still. The tea has slightly grassy notes which I personally don't prefer. I do think that 50% sweet would provide a better balance of flavors. For me the biggest downside was the price: $8 is way too much for a standard milk tea with no toppings. Other drinks: 1/1. The menu includes a good breadth of milk teas, fruit teas, matcha, Vietnamese coffee, and more. Ambiance: 1/1. Simple but playful decor, with a few claw machines and plentiful seating with tables. Free WiFi makes this a good place to work. Service: 1/1. Order at the digital kiosk or at the counter. Drinks come out quickly. Total: 3.5/5

I had a wonderful afternoon at Marlene Tea & Cakes. It was a perfect weather to sit outside…read moresurrounded by flowers today. Their tea selection is huge. We tried a few, but our favorite was Paris(fruity black tea with vanilla and caramel flavors, and a hint of lemony Bergamot). The afternoon tea was beautifully presented, and everything tasted fresh and homemade. The scones were definitely our favorite. They were warm, soft, buttery, and some of the best I've ever had. The sandwiches and desserts were just as delicious. It's one of those places where you just want to slow down, relax, and enjoy good conversation over a great cup of tea. I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

Unfortunately, the experience was a bit under my expectations. The food and teas were okay, but I…read morefelt the service could have been much better. I was hoping for a warmer, more welcoming experience, especially for a tea party setting. The staff could have been more attentive when serving and made more of an effort to interact with us. At times, it honestly felt like we were in their way rather than guests they were happy to have there. Overall, it's a very cute pink place, but it definitely lacked the hospitality and special touch I was expecting.

the best ding tea in north county by far. drinks are consistently the right sweetness and coldness,…read morecompared to some places where it feels different every time service is friendly but most importantly very attentive to our orders. we get the taro milk tea with boba and its just the right amount of sweetness and creaminess inside there isnt too much space to lounge, but there are chairs to sit at while waiting for your order

Fix your listed opening hours! Nothing irritates me more…read morethan when a company list their hours on Google and these aren't the correct business hours. The hours say you close at 9 PM. I leave my house at 8:30. Arrive at your shop at 8:45 and all the chairs are off the floor and the employees are mopping the entire lobby. You have the right to close whenever you want, but don't make customers play open roulette and drive all the way to your location just to find out you're not open. Other than incorrect business hours listed (this is a big deal IMO) the selection of beverages here is pretty good. So many options from milk teas, slushes, and fruit juices. One of the frustrating things is that they have a bunch of different beverages posted on the windows and lobby with drink names, but when you order those under the exact drink names, the barista's have no idea what they are. They drinks are pretty good, and worth stopping by on a hot day.

My daughter and I were in the area visiting the flower fields and wanted a refreshing drink after…read morebeing in the sun and before heading home for an hour plus drive. Luckily after a little research, we found Tea Monks. The parking lot was packed on a Saturday afternoon so I thought we would be in for quite an adventure just to find parking. Fortunately we were able to find a spot fairly quickly. The line was out the door for Tea Monks which can only be a sign that there is deliciousness waiting for us through the front doors. The line moved quickly which was both a pro and a con. Since it was moving so fast, we would have to make a choice from all of the great options. I was torn between the cabana berry smoothie and the green apple slushie. Ultimately landed on the slushie and decided to add strawberry pearl. There are a few small stools to use while waiting but not much room other than that. Fortunately our drinks were up in a matter of minutes. The first sip was heavenly and hit the spot. I'm always skeptical ordering "green apple" because I'm scared that the apple flavor will fall flat but this one was perfect. I could taste the apple and the tartness was great. The strawberry pearl was a perfect addition. I'm so glad we decided to stop here before heading home.

Loved my Matcha blended!!! They also have large macaron ice cream sandwiches! So delicious! And…read morethey have Boba!

I met a friend here for breakfast and to catch up after she suggested it and said it was one of her…read morefavorite. After going, I now get it! The staff was really nice and I just loved all the plants. I also loved how they have indoor and outdoor seating. I ordered the everything bagel with cream cheese - not sure where they get the bagels but I loved it! And they put a lot of cream cheese which I appreciate. I got La Fresa which has strawberry cold foam and after mixing it, I liked it. I will definitely be back to try more coffee and their other food options. I purchased the Iced Morena and a turkey pesto panini for my friend and she said she loved it!

One of my coworkers used to rave about the coffee here. I finally got to try it! We visited three…read moretimes in a 2-week span. The first time we went, we ordered Cafe de la Olla and La Morena- both with oat milk and I asked them to double check the syrups did not contain dairy. I was told all was good so we enjoyed our lattes and our daughters shared a hibiscus refresher. On our second and third visit we ordered again, La Morena and one other latte. I asked again if the syrups contained any dairy and was told no. We ordered again with oat milk. On the second visit, my husband had stomach problems and I suspect dairy was somehow inadvertently used. On the third visit, I thought it may have been a fluke, my husband getting sick and so we ordered what we had the first time but this time I got sick. So, I'm not sure if there is dairy in the syrup or if they accidentally used cow milk in our lattes. Too bad too, because the flavors were tasty. We also appreciated the donuts from Doughside Donuts. I'm just not sure we will be ordered coffee from here anymore. The entry is really cute and you automatically see the variety of plants. They sell some jewelry and plant/Mexican pastry merchandise. Service was friendly but parking is not so great, especially when they are busy. Street parking only and it can be slim, especially on street sweep days. Cute shop but be weary if staying away from dairy.

Love the vibessss and the drinks are so good! Best place for work remote and getting the ocean…read morebreeze! They have an upstairs that is also a vibe with the interior design.

Loved this cute coffee spot. Even had coconut macadamia nut choices which were delicious. Plus had…read moregorgeous gluten free blue berry muffins available which I bought one. The muffin was moist and so yummy. Highly recommend for my gluten free peeps! Super friendly staff and such a cute upper deck. Great experience. #loveit

Uniqueness: Coffee and Winery? Wait Time:…read more [x][x][x][x][x] Drink Quality: [x][x][x][x][ ] Service: [x][x][x][x][ ] Setting: [x][x][x][x][ ] Cost: [x][x][x][x][ ] It was a quick early stop here in the morning and got my self a nice cappuccino here. Quality was great and since it was morning, we were literally the only ones stopping by and it was just a single worker, so it felt slightly dead. Never experienced a coffee shop that was part winery so that was a definite plus on uniqueness!

I thought the coffee here was good, but didn't find it particularly special. What's cool about this…read moreplace is it's a shared space with Witch Creek Winery. There's a stage for live performances on weekends that may be worth checking out. Throughout the space there are antiques and other knickknacks for sale. The service was friendly and quick. I enjoyed my coffee while roaming through all the antiques.

Great food and drinks, great friendly service, and cats!…read more One of the best coffee shops in town, their coffee is delicious and the avocado toast is one of the best I've had!

I was in the area so I was looking for a place to grab some coffee…read more I came across this place and it looked interesting so I wanted to check it out. Half of the shop is sectioned off for their non profit for cats that are looking for a home. It's got glass windows so you can watch the cats while post up and work. I wanted to get two drinks cause everything looked so good lol I got the salted caramel latte and the Love Cloud Cold Brew. I really liked the Love Cloud Cold Brew. It's a vanilla cold brew with strawberry foam on top. It's a great strawberries and cream cold brew. It was nicely balanced. Not too sweet and you can taste the coffee in it. The salted caramel latte was okay. It has an interesting aftertaste to it. Kinda like a butterscotch taste vs. salted caramel. If I'm back in the area, I would come back for that Love Cloud Cold Brew