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    Lovey's Tea Shoppe

    4.4 (344 reviews)
    ModerateBritish, Tea Rooms
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM

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    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Marcie D.

    We had the best Mother's Day Tea at Lovey's today. The service was impeccable and friendly, the food was delicious and the ambience was lovely. Gina was fantastic and thoughtful and went above and beyond to make our day special. Everyone there was just great and I highly recommend stopping by and enjoy this place. We will definitely be back! Thank you Lovey's for the wonderful Mother's Day memories!

    LOVEY'S TRAY 2 Tea Sandwiches; 1 Warm Scone with Clotted Cream & Jam, a Petit Four or Truffle plus your choice of Tea

    Lovey's Tea Shoppe is a cute little British tea house, literally a standalone house at the charming seaside town of Pacifica. It's on the side of Pacific Coast Highway 1. Don't drive too fast or you'll miss it. It's always a lovely drive for us. There's limited parking in front but plenty more in the back. We usually get the LOVEY'S TRAY, which includes 2 Tea Sandwiches; 1 Warm Scone with Clotted Cream & Jam, a Petit Four or Truffle plus your choice of Tea $26.50, but everything is sold À la carte as well. Honestly the tea sandwiches are a bit dry and bare, but the scones are FANTASTIC. With the Clotted Cream & Jam on mismatched China, it instantly reminds me of the classic tea room I visited in English. Lovey's Tea Shoppe also hosts many events so be sure to check out their website.

    Came home with some goodies!
    Victoria C.

    I dropped in one Friday afternoon with my father-in-law and fell in love with this shop. Same owners as the beloved Lovejoy's Attic in SF, same great energy, and amazing tiny store that packs a punch. Staff were lovely, offered genuine advice including recommendations to check out non-affiliated alternate stores! If it wasn't so far from where we live, I'd be here all the time! Def recommend and will be coming back when I can!

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    Priscilla L.

    Group of friend and I made reservation for this unique tea and Felting class to make a mushroom. I have never done this felting before and it wasn't that hard. I was more focus on making it and almost forgot to eat the teatime sandwiches and drink tea. We shared with others at the table. So it important to eat your portion or others will eat your portion. This was a different unique experience. I don't mind doing another one. The tea service is a bit different from a the original tea service without the class in regards to type of sandwiches but other than that it was good to meet new people and chat or not chat is up to you. Atmosphere is nice and cute. As have been to this place a number of times. Friendly service.

    Last cup of chai tea before we leave!
    Joanne M.

    We celebrate all important occasions at Lovey's Tea Shoppe. The ambiance, the food, the service from the owner and her staff is exceptional. We had the Queen's Tea and honestly the endless pot of tea for each of the Queen's Tea was wonderful because we tried each other's tea and the teapots were refilled so we could drink to our heart's content . For dessert, I had the Red Velvet Truffle and the other two had their choice of petit fours, one lemon and one chocolate. It was a wonderful way to end an enjoyable tea and a birthday celebration!!

    Tea Sandwiches
    Allie G.

    We visited Lovey's Tea Shoppe on a Saturday, as walk-ins. The space was small and cozy, with half being a seating area and half a gift shop selling china, packaged foods, jewelry, etc. I liked the floral wallpaper and gold-framed art and mirrors - really fitting for a British tea shop. We were seated right away, given menus, and told to come back up to order at the counter. Unfortunately, they didn't have tea stands available - those are only for the pre-booked afternoon teas. However, all the items on them were seemingly available, which was a bit confusing. My friend and I both ordered Tea Trays, which included 2 Tea Sandwich selections, 1 Warm Scone served with clotted cream and preserves, dessert, and a choice of tea. Most of the Tea Sandwiches that day included ham, so I chose Cucumber Tea Sandwiches, a Black Currant Scone, Macarons for dessert, and Black Vanilla Lavender Tea. The tea came out first, and was surprisingly served in paper to-go cups. When I asked if we could get some tea cups, our server pointed to a bin where we could choose our own. Despite the presentation, the Black Vanilla Lavender Tea was super tasty! The food items came out on plastic trays, which could've been cuter. The Cucumber Tea Sandwiches were very standard - white bread, pretty generous portion size. The best items were easily the scones! They were warm and not dry at all, and I loved the clotted cream. I believe mine came with raspberry or strawberry preserves, but my friend's came with lemon curd, which looked amazing. I wish we got to choose! The Macarons were also very standard and tasted store-bought. Overall, we had a good experience but I'm assuming the pre-booked afternoon teas are better than just coming in as walk-ins.

    Lynn D.

    Such a fun way to celebrate your birthday with a High Tea. We had spent my last birthday in Ashland Oregon and went to Loveys Tea Shoppe up there and had a fantastic time so were so excited to find another one in Half Moon Bay Area. We each got our own pot of tea-you choose flavor from a wide variety. Assorted finger sandwiches, salad, scones and crumpets are the main meal. You finish with your choice of sweet and in addition I received a birthday macaron with a candle to blow out and a birthday song serenade. They have a darling patio and a really cute gift shop-you can also purchase your favorite tea! Such a fun, delicious way to celebrate!

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    Leonard A.

    A quaint little old fashioned British tea shop off the highway that's a definite stop if you're on a road-trip. Reservations are recommended but not required and walk ins are welcome if they' have space. We had their tea sandwich platter with a couple of other extras and deliciousness was in full effect! They have a nice selection of teas and some flavors I haven't seen before so now it's an excuse to come back. In addition to the full service tea they also cater to the kiddos with their Wee Tea service. They have outdoor seating as well and this is first come first serve. Overall it was a nice little experience and their service was good. And that's my take, Peace...

    Tea here is served in large paper cup with a hideous teabag sticking out large enough to poke your eye.
    Shareen L.

    I visited this tea shop with my daughter on Sunday as a walk-in. Typically, walk-in seating is outside, but they had a small table for two available inside, tucked in the corner, while they prepared the other tables. We were informed that we had an hour before a reserved party arrived, which we agreed to. Upon entering, we were directed to review the menu at the counter and place our order upfront. I ordered tea and added extra macarons for my daughter. After we sat down, I had to request basic items like napkins, cutlery and a stirrer spoon for tea, which should have been provided without asking. The food was a mixed experience--the sandwiches were just okay, but the scones were tasty. I also expected the service to come on a tiered tray, as it does at Lovejoy's, but that wasn't the case. The most disappointing part? The tea was served in a brown paper cup with a teabag sticking out high enough to poke your eye. When I inquired about this, I was told that walk-ins don't receive a teapot--only those with reservations do. Frankly, I was shocked. This is a tea shop specializing in tea service; presentation should be a priority regardless of seating arrangements (see pic). Throughout our visit, no one checked on us or offered to refill our tea with hot water. The lack of attentiveness and poor service made what was supposed to be a special mother-daughter tea experience memorable for all the wrong reasons.

    Make your reservations early! I booked more than two weeks in advance for a party of three to celebrate my friend's birthday. Lovey's often hosts themed events, like their St. Patrick's Day Tea or Tarot Reading Tea Service, and those tend to sell out quickly, so definitely keep an eye on their website and reserve early. Lovey's is located right off a main road in Pacifica, so you'll need to pull over carefully to park, and it can feel a little tricky with traffic. The shop itself is quite small, with what looked like only five tables, but it's a cozy, charming space with so much care put into each reservation. The service was kind, thoughtful, and personal. After I made reservations, the hostesses followed up to ask about dietary restrictions and sent us the menu ahead of time. One of my friends is vegetarian, and the other is lactose intolerant, so they made custom substitutions for both. I really appreciated the attention to detail and preparation. Our Tea Service included the following: - Organic spring green salad with balsamic-dijon vinaigrette - Sandwich assortment: cucumber with dill-infused cream cheese, ham and apricot jam with market greens, chicken-apple-walnut-cranberry salad, and smoked salmon with cream cheese and capers. (They substituted all-vegetarian sandwiches for one friend, and dairy-free cream cheese for the other.) - Warm scone with clotted cream and jam - Toasted crumpet with butter and lemon curd - A selection from their sweet tray My personal favorites were the scone with clotted cream and the crumpet with little heart-shaped butters! Absolutely adorable, and melt-in-my-mouth DELICIOUS! They also offer an extensive tea menu with a wide variety of flavors, including decaf and herbal options. There's something for everyone, and you're sure to have a cozy, memorable experience. Since I had let them know we were celebrating a birthday, they surprised us with a macaron with a lit candle, and sang Happy Birthday which was such a delightful and special touch. The birthday girl was glowing! :) Thank you, Lovey's!

    Afternoon tea for 2
    Cheryl M.

    A cute, quaint place to have afternoon tea in Pacifica right off the Coastal Highway 1. I've been to the SF location and used to frequent the Redwood City until they closed August 2021. Glad to have an opportunity to bring a friend to enjoy a relaxing treat: Tea sandwiches * Cucumber with Dill Cream Cheese * Roast Beef & Horseradish * Bay Shrimp & Mayonnaise * Green Apple w/ Cheddar & Marionberry Jam delicious scones, crumpet and finish off with a sweet treat of spiced petit four. So happy to know the owner, Gina who operated the Redwood City location own this cute spot! Always accommodating with my online orders, responsive, hospitable and very friendly. There was another person there helping today and she was so sweet and explained everything as items served. Thank you! :) Pricing reasonable and highly recommend a stop to enjoy simple and light, yet satisfying treats...items are available to go with tea packages and scones available online. Plan ahead and make it a trip to Pacifica for afternoon tea, peruse Downtown, walk the Municipal Pier, or go for a 1.5 tour of Mazza Castle about 10 mins away. You'll learn some local history and see some wonderful views. Make arrangements for tea and the tour online beforehand :)

    Nerrissa M.

    I've been coming since 2013 and still love it so much! I did coastal casual this last recent time, but you should definitely book a table and I promise you'll have a fun tea party! I love how cozy the space is, the food, the tea, and the staff; always phenomenal.

    Desserts: almond, lemon, strawberry, and a bridge cookie!

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    Ask the Community - Lovey's Tea Shoppe

    Do they take reservations?

    Yes via their website

    Can this place accommodate a large party for a birthday?

    It can accommodate 10 people comfortably!! You can ask to have them cater a large party. They catered our daughter's wedding!!

    Are customers allowed to dine in yet?

    Yes.

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