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.

Best boba tea spot! I like that they have claw machine as well. My daughter and her friends like to…read morecome here during play dates and I enjoy seeing them happy and enjoy the drinks here as well

This used to be my favorite boba spot in Carlsbad. Unfortunately now, drinks are just subpar. It's…read morebecome more of a place my kids wants to come for the dopamine hits of the claw machine. It's actually super frustrating that drinks that "come with boba" you can't just sub it out for another topping. I literally had to fight with the cashier that I wanted grass jelly instead of boba with my Thai tea and she still wanted to charge me an extra $1 for the change. It's A SUBSTITUTION. I hope they get back to figuring out better drinks instead of robbing my kids with their claw machines!!!!

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.

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Exceptional place for a special occasion high tea…read more I came here with three girlfriends for a birthday celebration around last Christmas and we had a blast! One of my friends who lives in the area had been here before and had suggested it for the outing. Located in an almost hidden little shopping center in the middle of a suburban neighborhood, it had gorgeous decor, especially all decked out for the holidays. We were seated at one of the outdoor patio tables, which was very pleasant on a beautiful warm day. We all had their special Christmas high tea, which came with a generous array of food that went above and beyond a normal tea service. There was a starter soup course (roasted winter vegetable soup, very delicious), then we got a massive tower with 5 different savory items, scones, and 6 different desserts. Needlessly to say, we were beyond stuffed by the end, even after opting to take most of the desserts to go. The tea selection was very nice as well--I just opted for the English Breakfast, in keeping with my preference for picking the most coffee-like tea. Our server did an amazing job, even though it seemed like she was the only one serving the entire packed place! My friends and I had a wonderful time, and I'd love to come back again.

Always love Ding Tea! Taste is great and never too sweet, perfect level of sweetness.read more

Was in the area and stopped by for a little pick me up. The interior was small but spacious. There…read morewas plenty of seating and super cute decor. There were also small gachapons throughout the store. The staff wasn't very friendly and the drinks were pretty sweet. I ordered the monster boba latte and my husband ordered the matcha. Both were okay drinks.

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.

I ordered a Classic Black Milk Tea with light boba and 75% sugar. I was sorely disappointed as the…read moredrink tasted like watered down milk and sugar. My drink was so pale, that I'm convinced they forgot to add the black tea. This was my first time at Tea Monks and most likely my last.

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.

The breakfast bagels are amazing! We ordered a jalapeño bagel with egg and cheese along with cream…read morecheese. The bagel was nice and soft and the eggs were perfect! I wasn't able to eat it all, it was a big sandwhich for me. The staff was great, bathroom was very clean and atmosphere was welcoming! I will most def come back again!

Amazing Vibe and Good Coffee…read more Atmosphere: This place is beautiful! -Downstairs is where you come to do work, laptop and computer area or you can hang out -Upstairs is nicely decorated with a view of the state street where you can enjoy your beverages and socialize (they don't allow computers upstairs) -Events: they host live jazz music along with other events! Drinks -Latte -Matcha Both were good. They also serve alcoholic beverages! Service is friendly! Overall. It's two stories and has a GREAT interior design. The coffee is good too! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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.