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    Lovejoy's Attic

    4.4 (57 reviews)
    ModerateTea Rooms, Antiques
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    Lots of tea-related wares
    Lisa X.

    After our tea service from across the street, we were offered a coupon to visit Livejoy's Attic. Lots of knickknacks and tea ware inside. This place reminded me of an Estate sale. In one room, we saw bags of chocolate chip tea so my husband got that for me to try, along with an ornament that I found pretty. Lots of mismatched dishes, saucers and cups for sale, so you too can have a tea party at home. The sales lady gave us a box of knickknacks to look through as a free gift and I found a tiny knitted sock for Biko. Service friendly.

    Herbal tea

    My family loves Lovejoy's. Perfect on a warm sunny day or even better on one of our foggy days in the city. While I wish reservations didn't book up so early, if you get there right at opening time, you can usually get a spot in the adorable parklet. They even have cups for kids so the little ones can feel fancy too and very friendly staff. Worth it!

    E B.

    Love this place! My daughter and I have been coming for years and they are just the best. The owner is sweet and accommodating, the food is great and the atmosphere wonderful.

    Merisenda A.

    My mom and I came here after visiting the tea room across the street. They have a wide assortment of tea accessories - perfect if you want to have your own tea party. They also sell many of the same items that you have during the tea service, such as their lemon curd and cream, in addition to various desserts. They also have their tea cellar - which is where you can buy the various teas they serve in their tea room. Even if you don't go to their tea room, it's worth stopping by this shop, especially if you're into antiques or anything British. It's kind of a tight fit - so be sure not to knock anything over when you're walking around.

    China Rose Petal tea - 4.32 oz (122 g) for $10.95
    Mandy G.

    When you think of an attic, you think of one that's on top of a house, dark..with unwanted, unloved items. Though, that isn't always true...another mans trash, is another mans treasure. Lovejoy's Attic is a small boutique of new/used tea related knick-knacks. Located on the corner of Church St & Clipper, it is also right across the street from Lovejoy's Tea Room. When I'm around the area, I love to check this place out. In front of the store, there are two 3-tier carts that have used tea cups, saucers, and plates (about $2-5 each). What a bargain deal!! Inside the store, I'm not sure if they're used items, but they look pretty new to me. In the back, there's a room that sells the tea leaves, 3-tier trays, and tea pots. The tea leaves are sold in a small amount or in a brown bag. I recently purchased the China Rose Petal tea because I enjoyed my experience at the tea room. The leaves have a nice floral smell to it and it was about $11 for 4.32 oz (122 grams). The store itself is small, and very cramped; I don't suggest going in if you have a stroller or a large bag. I think these tea sets are perfect for gifts, such as birthdays or engagements! Their return policy is store credit only, and you must have the receipt. If you're on a budget, make sure you ask about prices, because I didn't realize their strainer would be $16 (assumed it'd be like $5-10..). Definitely a great place to check out just for the funsies if you're in the area or if you're just into tea/tea sets! :)

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    Ellie O.

    Well , we did love this shop . And we have recently scored a few nice items . My only complaint is that , we had bought a cabinet a few years back , from the original owners , it was a good value and in fantastic condition. So we went looking for a similar piece . We found one & it was a bit over priced , and full of merchandise. We went w the purchase anyway , not realizing the condition it was in . $495 bucks . Picked it up a few days later & it was absolutely filthy . I was kind of shocked , that they did not even think to clean it up , dust and stains and the back of it falling apart . The previous owners were so wonderful, they would of never sold it at that price and the condition it was in . The new owner is supposedly good friends & they tell me , Lovejoy's will be franchised ," say what " How do u franchise a mom and pop quality place ? I think the new people do not have it going on . This was not a fair transaction. And we also enjoyed a tea less, after this experience. Integrity matters . If this was strictly second hand , I would be better about funky & dusty . But the cabinets are made locally & not at all antiques. I say , not a good business model . Still restoring a new cabinet that we thought was ready to go . Selling anything dirty is just plain lazy & indifferent to the customer . How easy to give it a once over , or call me & explain , the condition does not justify the price . Let us return some $

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    Mona C.

    [M]ona: 3.5 Stars [W]ayne: 3 Stars Average: 3.25 Stars + 10% off Coupon (from Lovejoy's Tea Room) + Large Selection of Loose Tea Leaves + Accepts Credit Cards - Crampy [M] Lovejoy's Attic is located direct across the street from Lovejoy's Tea Room. After our afternoon tea, we came in (with our 10% off coupon from Lovejoy's Tea Room) to browse around hoping for bring some tea leaves home. This place has everything you need to start your very own tea party at home. Tea pots, tea cups, plates, tea leaves, sugar, biscuits, food stands, hats. aprons.. yup, just about everything. They offer different sizes of tea leaves from little packets to large tin cans. I like purchasing the little packets cause you can sample a couple of them instead of opting for just one http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/YN_Fm4paIod5jpnaAXATtQ?select=pqjIwB78SsZ6MbBNmr62BA. The China Rose Petal http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/YN_Fm4paIod5jpnaAXATtQ?select=Hd8VakSZP4NWwrYg2c6y-g and Strawberry Green Tea is a must try : ) Lastly, there's not a lot of walking space in here so you really have to be careful not to knock something over. The chinaware here is not cheap!

    Adrianna B.

    I stumbled upon this gem after getting a hair cut right next door. I've always loved antique stores & I really enjoyed the diversity in their products ranging from modern to vintage. The set up really did look as if I was wondering in someone's attic - nonchalant, but not messy! The women there was welcoming & told me that the business had been there for nine years. She was helpful with any questions I had. I went home with some really cool items that weren't outrageously priced like other antique stores :) If you get the chance, CHECK OUT THEIR AWESOME TEA ROOM RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET!

    My beloved hot pink teapot, purchased at Lovejoy's Attic!!

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    Always a pleasure to return to Lovejoys for tea. Lovely, comfortable setting, generous portions…read more We had a queens tea and high tea with salmon, chicken apple walnut, ham and roast beef sandwiches. The High Tea consists of a selection of two sandwiches, mandarin orange salad, cole slaw, scone, and a small sweet treat. A pot of tea as well. This is quite substantial for me! The Queens tea is the High Tea plus fruit, a crumpet and dessert from the tray. A quaint room but cozy enough to have a small party. Street parking is a bit of a challenge. There is parklet seating as well. Reservations are required to ensure a table. My favorite place in the Bay Area for tea!

    Lovejoy's Tea Room takes you into the world of British high tea and dining. The tables both inside…read moreand outside are beautifully adorned with floral-patterned cushion, doilies that cover every table, and serveware collected from the UK. The service here is very quick - our waitress was kind to explain different menu items and give us recommendations for our first time here. We went with an assortment of high tea specials, tea sandwiches, scones and crumpets. The baked goods came out warm and fresh, which was deliciously paired with the creamy butter. The sandwiches were all very refreshing and light! Some of my highlights would be the sandwiches paired with cucumber, and the selection that included chutney. They have an expansive menu of teas for you to choose from, whether you prefer black teas or those that are more floral. I would say you can't go wrong with sharing and it makes for a wonderful experience. My time here was amazing and I really loved coming here!

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    4.2
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    I've ordered their surprise bag on Too good to go twice and both times have been amazing!…read more The soft serve with mochi was my favorite the first time. The vanilla soft serve was still amazing the second time but the matcha soft serve outshined it. It had a generous amount of matcha. There's a self order kiosk when you walk in. There's a few tables and chairs, making this a good spot to grab a sweet treat and yap with friends.

    Drinks + Ice Cream 8/10…read more Matcha Mango Latte was really good. The mango was a little over powering, but overall really good and left me wanting more. Would go back for another! Matcha Ube Latte was unfortunately not as good. I had high hopes for this one since the employees said it was one of their most popular drinks, but the drink tasted a bit odd, almost savory like it had cross contamination? As someone whose go to is an ube matcha latte, I've had a lot of them and this one is not it. I shared it with 5 other family members and we only finished about half of it. Perhaps we just got a bad batch. Matcha soft serve was delicious. Often I find ice cream to be too sweet or milky, but this soft serve was perfect with a nice strong matcha flavor. Service 7/10 Order is through a kiosk system. It can get a bit busy, but receiving our order took about 10 minutes. Ambiance 7/10 They had about 5 tables/seating areas. Would be good for a small group of 2-5. Bathroom is a single stall and requires passcode. Overall clean, but the toilet seat had no screws and was not secured. Therefore it slid off the toilet. Area around Kiss of Matcha had some police activity around sunset time. I would just be aware of the surroundings. It's my second time visiting a Kiss of Matcha location in SF and I would definitely come back again!

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    The Center SF

    4.7
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    I came here at the recommendation of a friend along with a few other people and we got a pot of…read moreturmeric chai to share so we could sit inside and chit chat. They have quite the selection of teas which are pretty fragrant and the menu is helpfully organized based on the level of caffeine in the teas. I thought the tea was decent. I learned that The Center is a space where events and classes are often held, and that there's actually people who live here (presumably upstairs). When I went on a Sunday afternoon, there were quite a few people there to talk or work on their laptops. I admit this place is a bit too "woowoo" for me, but I'm sure for some other people this would be a good fit for their desired atmosphere.

    A lovely third space! The inside is a lot bigger than I was expecting, since the entrance is a…read morelittle hidden down an alleyway. This space feels super homey compared to other cafes as everyone mainly sits on the floor and you also take your shoes off inside. There's a huge selection of teas, and you can get free refills on the pots for as long as you want ($12)! I came on a Sunday afternoon and it got SUPER packed while I was there and pretty loud. I'd recommend coming earlier if you want to snag a table. I saw a lot of people catching up or doing work as well!

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    4.4
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    1.8 mi
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    A local friend highly recommended the crème brûlée milk tea here. To make things even better, the…read moreparking gods were on my side and blessed me with a spot right around the corner, which meant I could enjoy my drink inside while giving my tired feet a much-needed break. I don't normally drink a lot of boba, but vacations are for treating yourself, right? The crème brûlée milk tea was basically dessert in a cup. You could actually taste and chew on little bits of torched caramelized sugar throughout the drink. The boba itself was perfectly cooked, soft and chewy. And then there was pudding in there too! Every sip had me going "ooh" and "ahh" as I discovered another delicious texture. The only downside was that the drink only comes in one size, and it was a bit too much for me. I was genuinely sad that I couldn't finish it. That's one of the reasons I don't order boba very often. I can eat way more food than I can drink liquid for some reason. But I'd happily return to Urban Ritual to work my way through more of their milk tea menu the next time I'm in San Francisco.

    My friend and I decided to take a break for tea since it was an unusually warm afternoon in SF, and…read morewe were exhausted from walking around all day. We didn't have to wait in line to order, but all of the tables inside were packed. I was in need of something light and refreshing, so I decided to try the lychee IPA (non-alc). My drink was prepared promptly, and it immediately quenched my thirst. The lychee flavor tasted fresh, and its sweetness was tempered by the subtle hops flavor. The drink was also lightly carbonated with just the right amount of fizz. The menu wasn't as extensive as those of the larger, more established boba shops, and I wish there had been more fruit-flavored teas - especially for the summer. Nevertheless, I can't wait to try other tea varieties on my next visit.

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    4.6
    (1.1k reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Came here for the Neko Oji-san collaboration, as that's how I learned about the cafe (I love the…read morecomedy short form manga online, check it out!). Parking nearby is horrendous, super busy even on the weekdays before the rush hour so I can't imagine weekends when people are out or other high traffic times. Get ready to make some rounds and pay for parking and be careful since there's very specific signage and times. The cafe itself is cute and cozy. Front area is a gift shop with lots of cat themed gifts and goodies like keychains, stickers, and such, and also some items from local and small artists too, which is neat. The cafe also has community events like movie showings ("The Cat Returns" was one of them which is a great choice) and cat yoga. If you're local, you can also get a time stamp if you are a frequent visitor. Definitely follow their socials for more information. There's reservations online and you can also do walk ins if it's not super busy. You can book for a 55 minute visit or a 30 minute visit. PRO-TIP: There's a discount for students, so if you want to be surrounded by some feline friends while you study or relax, great place to do so. You can hang your coat on the rack and there's a mini shelf area for your shoes. So you gotta walk in with socks! With each visit you can either get a hot cup of tea or a cold can or box drink from their fridge (sparking water, juices, etc.). Very refreshing and you can enjoy it in the cat area too. Sanitize your hands before and after visiting. There's lots of cats hiding around, sleeping, walking around, and some are super friendly and will go into your lap. There's toys you can play with the cats with and there's a wall of adoptable cats. Lots of seats or you can opt to sit on the floor with the cats too. There's relaxing lo-fi music throughout too. Pretty cool that they rescued 2 cats from Qatar and neat that we got to see them. As with all cats, some can be a bit spicy but it's usually just a warning teeth rub. I own cats so there's nothing new. I'm horribly allergic to the cat that specifically lives in my house, but I didn't get an allergy here, meaning that the cats are clean and well taken for. My favorite was a large sleepy orange boy, Ron (permanent non-adoptable resident) that was hanging out next to me the entire time.

    My coworkers recommended this place and I'm so glad she did! I was able to take my six year old…read moreeven though online the minimum age is 9. Luckily, the worker called his manager and got approval for my son to go in. You can't pick the cats up sadly but if you sit down one will Forsure make its way into your lap. The room was very clean and well kept. We enjoyed being here while sipping on hot cocoa and playing w the cats

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