Feels like a cross between a warehouse and a tea room inside to me, with a high wooden ceiling and distant shelves stocked with tea and tea pots to sell. Service is good, the tea is very affordable and brewed very strong in somewhat large, absurd yet cute ceramic elephant shaped tea pots, complete with special sponge attachments to absorb drips. Why they can't use a teapot design that doesn't drip as much to start with is probably a conversation for another day - one I didn't bother to have... Given how affordable it is, you can't expect it to compare with high end tea rooms like you'll find in London, and that's totally okay. read more

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The place is very cute. Very old school afternoon tea vibes and lots of seating. Tea cups they have may be chipped. Both times I went they were. Im not sure if that is by choice or not. Teapots are also cute. Service seemed slow but I also went during a slow time. But servers seemed nice. They seemed to have lots of tea for purchase and a decent selection of teas for their afternoon tea service. Now for the main event. Tea and food. Tea -Earl Grey Imperial. The bergamot was very prominent but it does mention that in the description. Tea was good but the flavor not to my liking. Food- its not really good. I got the regular tea service with the chado salad. Salad was basic, but did taste good but not worth the extra 6 dollars. Macaroon was stale and disgusting. Madeline was store bought. I know cause it tastes exactly like the one I purchased from Costco. Scone (blueberry) this seemed made in house or atleast baked fresh and it did have a good flavor. It came with a clotted cream (i don't think it was though, a little more whipped cream like but good) and an orange jam (tasty). The sandwiches they made were mostly good. They had a tea egg, a chicken salad, cucumber and lox. Two complaints - the scallions on the cucumber sandwich was unnecessary, the lox seemed a little too dry. Since this was the second time I've been here, I would not go for the afternoon tea. I would go for just the tea and maybe a scones. Im not sure if the paninis are any better but not sure if ill try it. This place had a lot of potential. They should improve their food. read more

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I suppose you get what you pay for, and $35 doesn't buy much these days. The elephant teapots are adorable, but my teacup had little chips around the rim. I understand that's what happens when things are reused, but it's not a great start. Most of the sandwiches are alright, chicken salad with cranberry is my fave. Cucumber is a bit bland, and the green onions are confined to one cream-cheesy end so you either start or finish with a very abrasive bite. There should be an award for the egg salad - I've never had on this bad. Zero seasoning, tasteless mush, very sulfuric aftertaste. Our blueberry scones tasted a little old, and mine had green dots on the bottom, which looked like mold. They assured me that the flour can turn that color when baked, but the replacement apricot scone tasted significantly more fresh and was delicious. Macarons are fine, but the butter cookies tasted a little stale. We ate at 11 AM on a Friday, right when they open so I wonder our food wasn't made that morning. Cute place to shop, but I would stick to drinks if you're sitting down. read more

Such a cute place to have a tea party with your friends and family. We celebrated a girlfriend's birthday and it ambiance was a good experience. We did the Chado Afternoon Tea Service and were able to order our own pots of tea to share. I got to try 6 different types and the 2 that stood out to me were White Champagne Raspberry and Irish Breakfast. The food is on the lighter side, but after drinking so much tea we were stuffed. It is on the more expensive side, but highly recommend for a special occasion. ig: @cravingswithcat read more

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The tea room was very cutely decorated. They had a large assortment of cups and tea pots. The food was okay. I was expecting more pastry type desserts. The sandwiches were ok and had a decent variety. Their scone and tomato soup were very good. We got cute little ceramic cups for ordering the spring afternoon tea. We had some difficulty getting service as we were put in the back corner and had to constantly flag someone down. We also had 2 tea cups with someone else's lip stick stains on them and forks with leftover dried food on them. read more

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I feel like they've gone downhill. The food doesn't taste exceptional. When you're paying a grip for parts of sandwiches and uninspired treats possibly stale it takes the afternoon tea magic away. I've been going to Chado in downtown and South Bay for a decade but sadly I can't spend anymore on their inflated menu prices with smaller menu offerings and meh food. The service isn't great either. Not bad. Just not great. I especially don't like walking in and being confused about where to stand. At door? Go to the counter? Seat myself? And it's painful witnessing other patrons struggling with the same conundrum. The ambience is delightful. Everyone is in a good mood and thus all around the tearoom people are happily celebrating with friends and family or on romantic dates. Tea rooms are special like that read more

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I've been to the Hollywood location, and this location is huuuuge but the interior leaves room for improvement. It's cute but just not as elevated as other tea time spots especially for the price of the more expensive tea time sets like the birthday one. I also recall getting actual champagne at the Hollywood location but I may be mistaken. Service was great and honestly feel bad for leaving this review because the ppl working there were so kind. I think it's cute and worth the visit, but I would opt for the cheaper tea time sets. read more

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My daughter and I enjoyed afternoon tea at this tea room, and it was absolutely lovely. From the outside, you wouldn't expect it to be so spacious inside, but once you walk in, it's beautiful and inviting. The interior is decorated with an assortment of different teacups, there's a charming water fountain in the center, and another on the right side as you enter. They offer both small and large tables to accommodate different party sizes. Our favorite sandwich--the one my daughter and I loved the most--was the salmon and egg sandwich. I also really appreciated that they offer decaf tea, which I love. Everything was delightful, and we will definitely be coming back again. read more

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We ran into this spot while walking around the antique fair. It's a very large space with plenty of seating. The walls are lined with tea and teaware. It was decorated for. Christmas which was extra special. Our servers were friendly and quick to serve. We decided to settle on their high tea service. I loved the option to share since we were in between meals. It was an extra charge though but still less than adding a whole new serving. The tea was delicious but this is where the 3 comes in. The food offered was underwhelming for the price. The bottom tray had a Madeline and macaron looked like they were purchased from Costco. I did not try their menu options but I had high hopes for their high tea service. read more

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This is the few tea rooms in South Bay and I quite enjoy it! I've been here about 3 times over the past year. Although it is a tea room, it has the industrial vibes of the Torrance area, which I like because it represents Torrance/El Segundo the tomato soup here can will have my heart and soul, it's one of my favorites. For afternoon tea they have the four half sandwiches. All of which are good, but the chicken one is my #1. The scones are pretty average, and the jam is delicious. If you do the "champagne" tea it is been refreshing. I don't usually get to the third tier because I end up eating the chocolates they also bring you in addition to the tea service treats and those are worth it! Sometimes they bring out two chocolates and other times it's 3. The other reason this review isn't a 5 is because I wish they would warm up the tea if they know it's been sitting out for a bit, and because I don't usually eat the last tier with the desserts read more

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Went to a baby-shower for 50 people and the service was so good and the staff over all was so friendly and helpful. We had the full tea experience. The charming teapots all sizes and shapes with excellent loose leaf tea was superb. The finger sandwiches were also a delight . We had the desserts with scones and clotted cream with jam ,they were exceptional! The place is very beautiful with an excellent selection of teas to buy . Would highly recommend this venue for a unique experience. read more

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If I could give a zero star I would. From the start you do not feel welcomed. It was 70% empty but, they act like it's booked for a year when booking. We are seated and left alone for 10min without a server to ask if you would like any water while you look through the menu. Once we looked around to make eye contact an older man approached the table. We chose our items. (No one explained the menu and that you choose certain items) because when seat the younger man just walked away from us. The older gentleman poured our tea and that was the END of any service. My soup was lukewarm my best friend soup was scalding hot. My tea was like warm. My friends was a tiny bit warmer. Which didn't allow the tea leaves to seep correctly and so it was watery tasting until the very end of our meal 45min later. We had the themed Halloween tower. Everything was dry or stale. Cold or soggy.... The. The fly... the entire meal... the fly. The sandwiches were slopped together compared to everyone else's around us that has precision cut stake sandwiches. They were toasted and soggy cold bread. There was a dry crust on the stale cupcake, then the worst part. FLYIES!!!! Landing on my salmon. Landing on my friend fruit and one of her items. I'm so sad... we rarely get out together. We have been looking forward to this for a year. Then the gift they give is an awful cup from a business or something.... It was dusty and had residue on the front and filth inside.... Literal drops of dry old tea. I was so insulted by this item. I would have rather not have been given it at all that to be given some odd cup for disabilities with food and old tea and dust on it. I'm truly sad over this whole experience that we were supposed to be there for two hours and asked for the check at 40min in the man that sat us too 15min to bring the check. The food brought home is now in the trash. My tummy is gurgling to the post I am super worried about food poisoning. I feel the uncredited were old. I feel the plates are already set up in the fridge with cellophane over them. read more

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I love chado! Come here mainly for birthday celebrations. The staff are always so attentive and friendly. Their selection of teas is super impressive and ive loved each one ive tried. I usually do walk-ins and get seated each time :) I always order their afternoon tea service and even though it may look like light food i always get super full when I'm half way through my scone. BTW one of the BEST scones in the south bay,always so crispy on the outside while being crumbly and soft inside. read more

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We held a small family gathering of 10 at Chado for my daughter's 16th birthday and we had a really great time. The ambiance is really nice and super cute in a really large open, almost warehouse kind of space, with tall open beamed ceilings and walls lined with a variety of teacups and saucers as well as a little "photobooth" area where you can sit, try on big hats and take selfies. My daughter loved that. We splurged for the $59/person "Birthday Afternoon Tea" since it was our daughter's "Sweet 16" and it was amazing with an obscene amount of food and drinks which were all delicious. We had a wine inspired tea, delicious chocolates, a variety of teas and a giant 3-tiered tower of tea sandwiches with scones and desserts (1 tier per each 2 people). We had so much food leftover! And of course, we took it home! My favorite sandwiches were the smoked salmon, smoked chicken & cranberry, the olive tapenade and the pesto caprese. The starter of tomato soup was delicious, too. Desserts were amazing as was the super rich slice of chocolate cake they brought out for my daughter. The only reason for the reduction of 1 star was the slow service at the beginning of the event. Once the tea and food started coming out, they were totally on it but we did have to wait a bit of an uncomfortable amount of time to be served in the beginning and we were hungry. One other very small gripe was that they didn't update the chalkboard near our table to wish our daughter a happy birthday (it had the name of the last birthday girl written on it). I still would highly recommend this unique place (and I'm a dude!). I am glad we did the big "Birthday Afternoon Tea" because it was quite an "event" and my daughter felt very special. Again, it was a ton of food so if you aren't big eaters and if it isn't a celebratory event, I'd recommend you choose one of the smaller and less expensive Afternoon Tea Services. read more

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Visited Chado the first time for a High Tea themed fundraiser, and have come several times since for lunch. They offer the largest assortment of teas from around the world that you can have served hot or cold. Great ambiance with over 200 teas on the shelves. My go to is the afternoon tea service that comes with an assortment of sandwiches, scones and macarons. It's a little pricey, but a great place for lunch with coworkers or a ladies brunch. read more

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I had my baby shower here 8 years ago and everything was fantastic. I wanted to revisit that experience, so I made reservations for Mother's Day tea for my mom and sisters. While our servers were kind and apologetic, there were a lot of little things that added up to a pretty disappointing experience, especially for the price: - Someone in our party is vegan. She called and checked in advance that they offered a vegan selection and they reassured her that they could accommodate and to "just make sure to tell the server." Upon arrival, our server and the kitchen were clearly not prepared or even knowledgeable about vegan options. It was a series of frustrating mix ups and last minute omissions in order to make only a few items of the tea edible for her. - Service was quite slow even though many tables were empty. Our table wasn't set when we were seated and we had to ask for plates and silverware after the first course already arrived. - Cups and plates were chipped. A few small chips are understandable but one had a big, very sharp chip on the rim that should have been noticed. Again, it took time to get our server's attention and ask for a replacement. - The sandwiches are not as good as they used to be. The fillings were very scant and bland. The tea soaked egg salad used to be my favorite but it was really bland. Scone was dry, tough and too biscuit-like, and no lemon curd came with it. - I would not recommend or make a reservation for a special occasion here after our experience. read more

It's been a while since I've been here, so I guess this is an update and some things have changed but I did visit during the holidays. Chado is a tea lovers paradise located in old Downtown Torrance on El Prado and Sartori Avenue. Parking is street only and not metered. I came here on a whim from someone else's suggestion. The place was decorated for the holidays and the service was polite and accomodating, The decor was homey and comfortable and a place you can come to celebrate a milestone or a special occasion. That said prices have gone up significantly and if you intend to share, be warned there is a $14.99 charge for splitting a tea service. That being said, if your appetite isn't large, I highly suggest you pick a sandwich or a salad instead of a tea service. Although getting more than one item here will likely equal 1 tea service item, so take your pick. Summary: I would come here for a special occasion, but not as a weekly thing as that can get pricey. If you're a tea lover, you'll love this place. They do have other locations all over LA and Orange County, so pick a favorite as they are all decorated differently any offer you a different menu item. Happy eating!! read more

Chado tea room is such a cute experience! I've been to the Torrance and Pasadena locations -- one for NYE (I got the Christmas tea special at the Torrance location) and one for Valentine's Day at the Pasadena location Keep in mind that this is a tea house, so expect finger sandwiches, scone, a macaron, and little treats like that They do have full size sandwiches and Panini's as well as soups and salad. If you're coming with an appetite Both locations had plenty of parking close by, when it's not holiday season, expect to pay the meter if you can't find street parking read more

The Owners , the ambiance of their tea room. I like going there for personal and social events.

My sorority had an event hosted here and I absolutely loved it. The staff were so accommodating, quick, and extremely kind. They made sure to ensure we had a great time and kept our tea cups full! The inside is beautiful and very regal. My favorite tea was the one that came out in the clear tea decanter, I believe it was called a blooming tea. The flower is steeped in the water and literally blooms as it is steeped. It was absolutely delicious and naturally sweet. It tasted like honey and rose and lavender. They also had another tea that tasted fruity like berries, very good as well. The food spread was also delicious. My favorite was the scone with cream sauce and jam and the smoked salmon toast. There were also egg sandwiches, cucumber sandwiches, chicken salad sandwiches, Madeline's, and macaroons. This was such a great time. I loved my experience and will absolutely be back! read more

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My sister and doggy Haru enjoyed afternoon tea at this quaint and beautiful tea house. We were greeted by our wonderful server Victor who provided exceptional service. I had the Halloween Tea and my sister had the Celebration tea. If you love pumpkin as much as I do, try this Halloween Tea. It was delicious!!!! My sister also enjoyed her traditional, classic tea set. Thank you again for hosting us for a lovely afternoon! read more

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We were walking around the Downtown Torrance Antique Faire and decided to have tea. We had tried Chado a long time ago. The tea list is immense but is well described. The food menu has sandwiches, salads and of course an option for afternoon tea. We had 2 different types of Darjeeling tea which were served in these beautiful elephant teapots plus an apricot scone and slice of carrot cake. The tea was amazing and desserts were tasty. The tea room has lovely teapots and cups for sale. Tea can also be purchased. It's a great place to relax and enjoy a cup of tea. read more

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We had a girls day out on a Sunday. While parking was challenging due to the Antique Faire, we eventually all made it. We had a preset menu and it was plenty. There were teas to sample and ample time to visit. We felt fancy and enjoyed our time together. It was a little warm for a bunch of perimenopausal women, but we all had hand fans and were fine. We were a party of 9 and were comfortably seated. read more

Chado tea room has locations in Torrance, Hollywood, Pasadena, and little Tokyo. It's a great way to hang out with some friends over a pot of tea and some crumpets. It's a good experience and a great way to hang out. Their loose leaf teas are great quality and the food is solid. On this occasion, we stopped by to buy Christmas presents. They had some great tea options and we were happy with what we got. For the distinguished person who has everything, tea from Chado makes a great gift. read more

This is my favorite location. I love how open the space is compared to the cramped space in Pasadena. The service is always exceptional. I'll see you soon. read more

The sandwiches were very tasty! The scones were good and they have a wide selection of tea (even decaf!!!). The service was excellent and the two guys in charge kept asking us for whatever we needed. Place is spacious and they sell teas and teapots and accessories. Got 2 of the tea drip stopper for gifting that was cheaper and better quality than the one I got from Etsy. read more

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My classmates and I came here to celebrate us passing our third term of nursing school. It was my first time here, I very much enjoyed the atmosphere and the decor is adorable. We got the afternoon tea service and everything was pretty cool. read more

Food: it was so cute and quaint, first time at a high tea setting, and I got to come here with no other than the best company: my boyfriend and future mother in law haha. I absolutely loved the 3 tier rack, the sandwiches and pastries were big and filling, each flavor was decently good. We added on summer apple salad, which was refreshing but likely wasn't necessary. My tea was passion fruit oolong, which was perfect blend of tea and fruit, I enjoyed it a lot, and it didn't seem to have too much caffeine, which I'm sensitive to. Price: we got 3 afternoon tea service, which cost $28.95 each and the summer apple salad cost $16.95, which I think are reasonable prices for the food and service Ambiance: high ceiling and spacious inside, walls are filled with tea jars and various teaware, which were a delight to look at. However, all the other decorations looked kinda cheap and not very cute, like they tried to make it elegant and high tea, but failed in doing so. Personally, I think they need to take out the messy designs and just fill the place up with more realistic flowers in one or two color schemes, and maybe white tablecloths. Service: good service, the waiter was very friendly and welcoming. It was a little difficult to get his attention later to get our check, but the place did get slightly busy when we were about to leave Parking: located in old town torrance, there are some street parking within the area. On a weekday early afternoon, we found a spot just half block away and walked over 2-3 minutes to the tea room. read more

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I chose Chado for a tea experience with my mom and niece. Upon arrival I was impressed with the large space and soaring ceiling. Unfortunately, it didn't take long to realize that the room was also unbearably noisy. We gave up on having any sort of conversation and waited for the food/tea service, which was decent for the price but not memorable. I was mostly pleased with the loose leaf tea I purchased afterward to take home (genmaicha and ti kuan yin). They have a huge array on display at a range of prices. Ultimately, I might drop in for looseleaf tea to take home if I were in the area but skip the dining experience. read more

Chado Let me start with the smell... I don't know why I keep seeing the fabuloso smell. I smelled something else which I wish I would have smelled bleach and fabuloso instead lol... possibly the egg sandwiches or plumbing issue. I do understand where people get upset that you're not greeted when you walk in. It feels kind of cold not to be greeted and the person at the cashier just stands there. But it was okay. We just walked straight up to him to ask if we seat ourselves or if they seat us. The place is huge. Thankfully it was empty when we came. We made reservations but saw that we didn't need to. We ordered the Celebration ($37 per person). I was here to celebrate my birthday. The tomato soup was amazingly the best. I can come back repeatedly for this tomato soup. The next best thing was the champagne inspired celebration infused raspberry tea .... The best!!!! Ordered the butterscotch tea. Didn't taste the way I thought it would. The hubby loved the smoked salmon finger sandwich. Everything was clean. Lots to look at. It was a very nice time. Service was quick. Not too much conversation traffic with the server or person who was also the cashier. But either way it was a nice experience. They had many teas to choose from. The tea infused chocolates were delicious. The price seemed steep for what was given but overall... still a nice experience. read more

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This place had some glowing reviews for the tea and being that I am on Spring break I decided to treat my daughters to an afternoon tea without the glitz of some other afternoon tea locations- not to mention they have kid friendly sandwiches and teas. I was really hoping to have a great experience here and I was, the tea was great! I had the butterscotch tea and my kids had the organic herbal tea which they really enjoyed. The food is where it became rocky. I was sharing my tier with my husband when he reached for the salmon toast and he saw a long hair. I immediately got our waiter and he was on it, took it to the back, he brought us out a new order of the salmon. I decided to have the other piece on the top tier thinking it wasn't affected...which was a mistake. I took a look at my piece, no hair. I took a bite and the hair was under the salmon! I called the other gentleman over (owner?) and showed him. At first he couldn't see it but then he did and took it back. He took off the kids celebration afternoon tea which I am grateful for but shortly after we paid my daughters started to try on hats that were on a mini statue next to the center fountain that has blue paint. My daughter said mommy, I think there's a cockroach in here. So I let the gentleman (owner?) know and he came over to look. Our server came by picked it up with his fingers and said "it's just a water bug." Photo for reference. The whole experience left me with an icky feeling. It was my first and last time here. I won't be back. read more

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Not very busy Sunday afternoon. It's in a cute area and there are lots of teas and teapots on display. The tea pots used are a little worn and the food was just okay. Scones were a little dry and so was the bread used for the sandwiches. read more

The place is so cute celebrated my sister's birthday. The food was delicious. The staff were very nice. Thank you for making my sisters birthday memorable. read more

Cute afternoon tea spot, my first time here. This location was also close to where my friend lived. There's also other locations in CA. I went last month and the decor was Valentine's Day themed. I made a reservation at 3pm, staff were friendly, it was pretty empty, nice space, service was slow. My friend and I ordered the celebration afternoon tea service, it was so fitting since my friend recently got engaged too. We enjoyed everything and were pretty stuffed and had to take the rest home. Affordable price for afternoon tea and would definitely return. read more

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Can't believe I didn't know this place existed. Took my sister here to celebrate her bachelorette weekend. Such a cute vibe. I went on a Sunday before it got busy. Tried a couple of teas and had a tea special. Also really enjoyed their tomato soup. Can't wait to return. read more

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I had a reservation for 4:30 pm, when I arrived I just told the waiter that I was in for a party of 2 and was promptly seated! We ordered the celebration tea, which comes with three tiers-- scones, dessert, and sandwiches, accompanied with a platter of chocolates, an iced tea, and a soup or salad. I ordered the shangri-LA tea and my bf ordered the silver needle tea, which were both delicious and came out piping hot in the tea pot. The portions are more than enough food to get you full, and the waiter even provided extra clotted cream for us when he saw we were running low. I had a great time having afternoon tea, but I would recommend coming before 5:15pm as it seems they stop seating around that time. The shop itself is very cute, with vintage decor and elegant porcelain with dainty designs. Plus there are many tables if you are looking to host a bigger group of folks. read more

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Things have really gone downhill here. Terrible service and mediocre food. Employees looked miserable too. Not a tea house vibe. Service is sooooo slowwww. read more

This is by far my favorite Chado Tea Room. It's a big space with an old-fashioned vibe. My friend and I enjoyed a leisurely afternoon tea. Lots of interesting tea options and all the tea sandwiches and pastries were delish! read more

My first time here, the area is so cute and lovely. Plenty of parking Lots of seating We made a reservation just in case We did a tea time here and there was a wide variety of teas and pastries. I'm not much of a tea Person but I liked my experience We both did the tea time and got finger sandwiches, scones, macrons, Everything tasted good and the tea was good. Would come back read more

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Quick tip...even though it is open until 6pm, the kitchen closes at 5pm. We had a reservation for 4:45pm for an afternoon birthday tea party and the timing was not communicated to us over the phone. But as soon as we sat down, the host was like..kitchen is closing soon and the cook is leaving at 5pm. So we quickly looked through the menu and was ready to order, but couldn't find anyone around who worked there. I walked up to the counter and the host guy was sitting behind the counter chillin'. I'm like...you just stressed us out about hurrying up and ordering and you're not even coming to our table to ask for our order and now you're moving like molasses getting up from your seat. Sorry I interrupted your moment of solitude dude. Ambience looks nice and fancy, but look closer at the silverware on the table...spotty? So everyone at our table were like, um, do you think the cups and cloth napkins were okay to use? How long have they been sitting out here? We ordered entree sandwiches and a couple of tea sets to share across the table (with an extra charge for splitting them with another person). Sandwiches and tea were okay. But the fancy afternoon tea set was not worth it at all and definitely not enough food to share. We each get three half sandwiches, but how are we gonna share just one macaron & one strawberry with two people? It's all kind of gimmicky, food was mediocre and expensive, and service was non-existent even though there was just one other party there (literally couldn't find anyone around and had to go looking for someone to help). One visit was enough. read more