Such a lovely tea shop, we wandered in on Friday afternoon. Staff was super friendly, room was cozy, and the food was quite good (it included real clotted cream). Great location too, we walked around Golden Gate Park afterward since it is right across the street. I don't think you can have the full tea service without a reservation so we will just have to come back! read more

We had such a wonderful and homey experience here. The decore, plates, cups - the whole space is just beautiful! We did the Hightea - make sure to book ahead as it does fill up! The food is the highlight of course. They have the option for a vegetarian set or a regular meat one. With the vegetarian set you have veggie saussage rolls, all sanwdwiches (minus one salmon, and depending if you eat egg or not there is the egg salad sandwich). The scones and spreads were great and lots of dessert options. You do receieve a full pot of tea so its nice to share different flavours with your friends. Service was of course amazing, and the owners were so sweet! We were told to return during holiday season as the decor becomes even mroe extravagent! #vegatarian read more

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Underwhelming English Tea Experience--Not Worth the High Price Tag Review: As three ladies who love and have experienced traditional English tea, we were highly anticipating our afternoon reservation here. One of the ladies accompanying me is actually a veteran journalist who has covered entertainment and dining for top-tier periodicals including Harper's Bazaar, Vanity Fair, and Rolling Stone. Given our background, we have a deep appreciation for the culinary arts and hospitality, which makes it even more regrettable that this experience fell completely flat across the board. To book, you must pay $191 upfront for three people, which includes a non-refundable meal cost and a mandatory upfront gratuity. Forcing a tip before service is even rendered is a poor policy, especially when the staff fails to deliver. During our visit, the room wasn't even full (only three other tables were occupied), yet the service was completely absent. The staff never checked in on us. When water was requested, they brought one single glass for three people. When I mistakenly misspoken and asked for more "butter" for the scones, the server rudely corrected and scolded me rather than gracefully realizing I meant the clotted cream. Aside from the initial hot pork sausage roll--which was genuinely delicious--the food on the three-tiered tower was a massive disappointment. The scones were dry and tasted day-old. The savory sandwiches on the meat menu were entirely bland and lacked traditional tea staples like smoked salmon, chicken salad, or roast beef. The bacon and cheddar sandwich had zero flavor with paper-thin bacon, and the marinated artichoke sandwich was incredibly sour because I believe they used marinated vinaigrette, artichoke hearts. Only the egg salad was palatable. Between the cold, inattentive service and the subpar food quality, this did not deliver the lovely, relaxed adventure we expected. We will not be returning and cannot recommend it to fellow tea enthusiasts. read more

We both found the place delightful. The food really hit the spot and they have a very nice selection of teas. I chose the China Rose and my wife tried the Black Mango. We made reservations and were seated immediately. The service was quite attentive. It's a small space just on the other side of Lincoln Ave across from Golden Gate. It was quiet and we could have a nice conversation or read. The price was very reasonable!!! All in all, a very nice time!!! read more

We had a wonderful ladies tea here. The food and service were all wonderful. I had miscalculated the number of ladies (forgot to include myself) but they were able to accommodate all of us and were so gracious about it. We added the sausage rolls and we could choose a vegetarian option. This is a delightful place to meet up or catch up with friends. read more

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Wonderful experience! We did the holiday tea special. There are two seatings available so make sure to make reservations ahead of time. It was a lovely afternoon and they even had paper crowns for us to wear. Started off with some wine and a cute holiday quiz. We each got to choose from a selection of seasonal and classic teas. Savories included sausage rolls and six different kinds of sandwiches. Sweets included holiday scones, red velvet cake, white chocolate shortbread, and cherry trifle, Service was genuine and did not rush us even though we stayed a bit over. What a memorable experience! read more

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Hubby reserved for my bday, since like many girls, I love me some cute food and dish ware. Very nice opening presentation, complete with a nicely displayed tiara. Ambiance is a bit more simplistic than some other tea houses in the city, with the bulk of the decor focused on the dish ware that you use. Perhaps a bit more comfortable for those not into frilly stuff, but not a place I'd necessarily take my daughter, mom or mother-in-law for the experience. The entrance is on Lincoln and doors are left open on warmer days, so you constantly hear loud cars and the occasional firetruck or police car zooming by. Sausage and veggie rolled pastries to start were really good, buttery and juicy, though the accompanying sauce could have been better--something creamy or herby would have made these fantastic. The tea sandwiches were just ok, pretty standard, cut into simple rectangles, and no varieties that I wanted seconds of. The currant scone was fantastic--retained its heat, just lightly sweet, soft interior, good amount of buttery and slight flakiness. The pastries and cakes were just ok--taste wise I wouldn't order any of those items individually, and they weren't nicely decorated; though I understand it was a fall theme of pumpkin, cinnamon, etc., the brown made the presentation very one note. Be aware that there is no changing tea choices, unlike some other tea houses in the city. The china rose was good, a very rose-forward black tea. Jasmine was a bit too light for my preference and making it stronger (steeping for a bit longer) made it too bitter. There are multiple times more black tea than green tea options, so I'd encourage sticking to black. Free or metered street parking, that you might need to loop around a few times to find. Overall, I love me some afternoon tea anytime anywhere. This spot for me was more appropriate for a random lunch with a friend, than a special occasion. FYI unlike other categories where Yelp has very comprehensive listings, the Yelp search results for afternoon tea are definitely not all the city has to offer--check Google for a more comprehensive list. read more

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Tea room located on Lincoln Way in the Sunset district of SF. ( formerly Secret Garden) Lively small tea room. Very busy on an overcast Saturday afternoon. Good selection of teas to choose from. I would have preferred loose tea to tea bags considering they sell the loose tea. Flavorful sausage rolls to start. Selection of 4 flavors of sandwich fingers w/a small salad.Chocolate and currant scones followed by cakes and fruit. I was mystified by the fact that for service for 2 had 3 sandwich fingers per flavour and only 2 scones on the plate. We ended up purchasing 2 more scones ($4 apiece) so we each had one of both flavors. At $50/person the price is very reasonable nowadays. I will be back. read more

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Reservations are required with pre payment. No walk-ins. The menu changes daily, so it is always a surprise. The tea room is small and cozy. We were given a wide variety of tea choices. Each one sounded wonderful. Everyone got individual tea pots with their chosen tea. We got our tea and then the sausage and vegetarian rolls were brought to the table. After we finished the rolls, the plate tier was brought out. Finger sandwiches, salad, scones with lemon curd, jam and clotted cream, fruit and dessert were all on the plates. Everything was delicious even though we didn't know what scones or sandwiches we'd get until they actually arrived. Service was wonderful. read more

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Sip Tea Bar has an incredible location right across the street from Golden Gate Bridge. It's small, cozy, and feels very welcoming. There was one person handling all guests and seating and she was very friendly and attentive. We got the full afternoon tea service - 2 pots of tea with a great selection, two scones (ginger, currant) with clotted cream and preserves, 4 different finger sandwiches and a variety of small pastries. My partner and I loved the sandwiches, currant scone, and this oatmeal based pastry with fruit the most. Everything was good though and nothing was a 'miss'. I had the China Rose Petal tea and my partner had the mango black. The tea was perfect and didn't get bitter even towards the end of the pot. I finished mine! All in all we left feeling nice and full and got to enjoy a long walk at the park after. Great date spot! read more

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I hosted my baby shower here with 7 people and it absolutely perfect! The decor and ambiance is lovely, the food is delicious and filling, and the tea selection is stellar. The price is very reasonable for everything that you get and the service is great as well. I will definitely be back for another afternoon tea service soon! read more

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Took my granddaughter her for her 10th birthday. The food was fresh and delicious. It's a lot more filling than expected and was pleasantly surprised. The ambiance was relaxing and scones were amazing. Took some frozen to-go. Will bake fresh at home. read more

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Absolutely adore this place! I had a first date there, and they were so nice and attentive! They even stayed open slightly after closing time as we were engrossed in conversation. I wish I would be able to come more often but it is an occasion. Reservations are highly highly recommended, but every woman must have an afternoon tea experience and this is the place to do it. They will explain all the teas to you and explain all the dishes to you. I got the works - the full three tiered tea time tray. No regrets for splurging for my wonderful date! read more

What a fun experience! Came here with 3 of my girlfriends and we had the most lovely Sunday Tea party! The tea was delicious and the 2 women working were lovely. They were so attentive and dialed in with topping off our tea pots with hot water. All of the tea sandwiches and treats were delightful as well. Would recommend for a birthday party or just a fun experience :) read more

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The food was immaculate and the people sitting us were so nice and so kind The place was so cute it really felt like you were stepping into a magical realm read more

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Good spot for afternoon tea. Price isn't crazy, food and pastries were good. Served was nice. It was a very tiny place though so I felt like the strangers were just having tea with me. It was a loud because there was a party read more

Memories of scones from a girl's trip to SIP Tea Room in 2023 have had me drooling for two years, so I was quick to book another High Tea reservation when a travel opportunity arose. This time I enjoyed the experience with my husband. He was delighted by the hearty starter of sausage rolls (fighting me briefly over the last drop of delectable plum sauce that accompanied them). We then proceeded to work our way up a decadent three layer stand, complete with varied sandwiches, the aforementioned delicous scones and a selection of sweets ... including a uniquely delectable banana cake. The owner and her staff exemplify professionalism, while making you feel like old friends. SIP is a cozy spot for a long catch up with friends, a spouse or a good book. I've been fortunate to have High Tea at the Ritz in Paris, Harrods in London and numerous other spots both international and across the US. SIP Tea Room is my favorite. Luxury spots can be fun, but they are usually a one-off experience. This is the type of place I would visit monthly or more if I lived nearby. SIP recently celebrated it's 8th birthday. Hearty cheers to many more! read more

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Super cute tea spot in the city! This was my first afternoon tea experience and sip tea room was a great spot to spend time with friends. We made reservations online and paid beforehand -- there was a prix fixe of $49 per person. Got seated right away when we arrived: the room is a bit small, but very peaceful and cozy. The tea cups and plates are very cute and colorful. There's a large selection of teas to choose from, ranging from green teas to non-caffeinated teas. The staff is incredibly kind and patient, and they came with our orders very quickly. The finger sandwiches were delicious, with both savory and sweet options. The scone was fluffy and moist, with incredible jam and clotted cream to spread on. Delicious sweets and fruits to end your meal with as well. Plenty of food to enjoy and you'll feel very full and content by the end of your experience. read more

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My sister made a reservation for an all ladies tea to celebrate my daughters' birthday. Upon arriving, the hostess took our tea selections. There are plenty of teas to choose from. Do let them know if you want loose tea leaves and they will set you up with a tea strainer. We all chose different teas. The 2 birthday girls had peach ginger tea and honey bush tea. My sister ordered the guest favorite tea of Chinese rose petal which we all tried and liked. The reservation was for a full traditional afternoon tea. We started with sausage and vegetable rolls with HP brown sauce. They tasted good, but I really couldn't tell the difference between the two. Each time food was brought out descriptions were provided by our server. The 3-tier serving stand had on its bottom layer a variety of tea sandwiches as in pesto turkey, egg salad, cucumber, fig and goat cheese, strawberry and Nutella, and hummus and tomatoes. I found the fig and goat cheese and hummus and tomatoes unique. The tomatoes were sweet and fresh. The middle tier had cranberry currant scones with the tea room's clotted cream, strawberry preserves, and lemon curd. At the very top were the desserts of blueberry parfait, petite cakes, tea cookies, and fresh fruit. All other patrons in the tea room were enjoying their teas and conversations. It was indeed a feast as the 2 guests of honor declared it was "a lot of food" and they could not finish. They brought home tea sandwiches to share with their father and grandfather who had not been included in the tea. It's not often that we get to go out and enjoy a nice tea. We thoroughly enjoyed the setting and the company as did a couple of out of town guests at a nearby table whom the hostess was seeing out. read more

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I have been going to SIP since it's opening. I went for my birthday and was so sad to learn that the customer could no longer pick their sandwiches, only the type of tea one can have. The sandwiches barely had anything in them. And while the taste of the food was okay, (about a 7/10) there was nothing fabulous. For your scones, you're given very little clotted cream/lemon curd and preserves that a second portion was asked for. When I looked at the chalkboard it just seemed to point out what you couldn't have (no milk unless you ask for it, etc.) Why put that out there? Unfortunately, my review is a big Meh.... read more

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Exactly as promised. Excellent service, yummy scones, delicious teas. The location is on Lincoln but isn't annoying and has a nice little front deck. read more

This place used to be the Secret Garden way before the pandemic. They had really good sandwiches and pastries. Sip Tea took over and their food is just as good. They require full payment when making reservations and non-refundable which is an uncommon rule. You can't change the number of people attending either so make sure everyone shows up or find your replacement. They also have a 2 hour limit per party. Come here with a heavy appetite if you're ordering the traditional tea service. Not bad for $49/person. We couldn't finish all our food. The sandwiches were delicious and the minced meat pastries and scones were filling. Service was outstanding. We were a party of 3 and had a choice of our own of tea. There were only 3 tables occupied and I wondered why I only got the 11:00 slot. Then we were told that we have to leave at 1 due to a big party coming up which will fill the whole restaurant. The place is cozy and charming. They even have a corner that sells teacups, teapots, etc. I even saw people walking in and picking up their orders of a Picnic tea basket for one. Great to have tea and sandwiches at the park across the street or as a gift. One of my favorites! read more

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Lovely, quaint tearoom in a great location! We came to have tea here after going to the DeYoung. Easy walk over. Excellent tea selection, delicious food and great value. Kind and attentive service. My daughter asked me to "give her this food every day"! Limited seating so def make a Rez. We will be back! read more

Came here for a friend's birthday. Everything was very tasty and the staff were friendly. The only downfall was that we felt like our experience was rushed. We had an hour limit on our table. Wish that wasn't the case, but I understand the need to flip tables. read more

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Great food, solid tea, very cute glassware, and glassware & tea for sale at reasonable prices. The environment is relaxed - very pleasant to sit next to the windows on a rainy day. It was strange that they asked for upfront payment - including tip - at the point of reservation. But the price point was quite decent especially compared to other places in the city. Will definitely be coming back again. read more

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Came here for an engagement celebration, and had a lovely time. They have a wonderful selection of teas, and a rotating menu of sandwiches and scones. Servings are hearty sized and we ended up having leftovers. Scones were perfect and served with lemon curd, strawberry jam, and clotted cream. Finger sandwiches were very yummy as well. Service is friendly and attentive. The tea room is casual, but also perfect for a special occasion. read more

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A cute spot for for full afternoon tea right next to the park! We made reservations for the 11am seating on a Saturday, and we paid upfront. The space inside is small, but cozy and well-decorated. Walk-ins are limited. For the full tea experience, we each got to choose our own pot of tea. I went with the Fine Assam which was delicious. We started off with some sausage pastries. Then we had the tower of finger sandwiches, scones, and cookies/cakes. This was all included in the full afternoon tea. The scones were warm and paired perfectly with lemon curd and clotted cream. Everything was vegetarian-friendly. The staff was friendly and even lit a candle for us so we could celebrate a birthday. I would love to come here again sometime when I'm looking for a fancier brunch or celebrating a special occasion. It was deceptively filling, as we shared this among four people. Though it was on the pricier side (around $50pp), it's similar to the price of having brunch in the city. It's definitely a unique spot, and I'd recommend checking it out! Make sure to make a reservation first. read more

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I feel so lucky to have an amazing tea room so close by! The food was excellent as was the tea! We will be back very soon! Thank you! read more

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If you need gluten-free, message the owner before your visit so she can meet your needs. The sandwiches were creative, but I was left missing some of the more traditional flavors.. The scones were delightful, as well as the jam. I do wish we could have wrapped up our meal with some petit fours. I also wish they offered hot chocolate for the littles. We bought a little honey pot, which was the cutest. The owner seemed a bit standoffish and not very warm, although she seemed to warm up a bit after I complimented her tea room. Parking is super problematic, so Lyft there. read more

Lovely place to have tea and the food was delicious. Service was wonderful! Definitely a great place for a mother/daughter get together. read more

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My boyfriend and I came as a walk in around noon on a Saturday and was able to be immediately seated outside. We each got the sip classic. I got the Earl Grey tea and he got the Black Mango tea. We got the fig & cream, cucumber, nutella, ham & pesto sandwich, and two scones. All of the sandwiches were good but the scones were the star of the show! They were flaky, buttery, and just melts un your mouth. After this, we went to the grocery store to get more scones and they didn't compare. The tea was good, but nothing spectacular. Overall, it was a decent high tea experience - would feel more authentic if we got a tiered dessert tower and was seated inside but I will make a reservation next time to see how different my experience will be from inside. read more

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LOCATION: 5/5 (central location next to other restaurants & stores) VIBE: 5/5 (pretty chinaware, decor & clean facilities) SERVICE: 4/5 (attentive but a bit aloof) FOOD: 2/5 (flavorless & dry desserts) I booked a reservation for tea for 2 on a Saturday two weeks prior. You can choose if you'd like to sit outside in the back or inside (there are more tables inside). If you do make a reservation, then you have to pay for the meals in advance ($50 per person including tax) and choose between regular with meat or vegetarian. Make sure you set aside at least 10-15 min to find parking. I would recommend looking for street parking inside golden gate park (Martin Luther King Jr Dr). It was packed when we tried to find parking inside the park and eventually found an open spot on a white painted curb with a sign saying it's for the tour bus (but the car was still there and with no tickets when we came back 2 hrs later!) Inside the tea room, the hostess checked our vaccination cards and led us to the garden patio. Our server came to check on us regularly which I appreciated. The food was disappointing. If I ask myself, would I come back?, I wouldn't because of the food. The sausage rolls had a bread to sausage ratio of 4:1. The sandwiches were bland. The scones were OK. The dessert - chocolate cake was dry, lemon bar too sweet & the fruit looked like it was left out from the day before. read more

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Do not go here if you are Celiac or gluten free or gluten intolerant. You will pay more for less. Our Celiac guest did not receive the full tea experience. She was only given alternatives for two out of the four courses (sandwiches and scone. No dessert or sausage rolls alternative). When we brought it up with the host, we were told that she could 'eat the salad.' The salad was touching the wheat bread. She was also told, when we learned that there wasn't an alternative for the sausage rolls, that she 'could partake if she chose.' This total misunderstanding of how sick gluten would make her was a slap in the face and to be honest made us worried about whether the gluten-free tea sandwiches were prepared safely. We'll be sticking with Lovejoy's going forwards. read more

This was my second time here and we came to celebrate a friends birthday! It seems like on the weekends they don't accept walk-ins, so we had made an online reservation a few weeks in advance (they do require you to pay ahead of time!). For the set that we ordered, each person got to pick their own choice of tea and we were also served veggie and sausage rolls, as well as two three-tier trays of sandwiches, scones, and sweets. Luckily for me, they had a non-caffeinated list of teas I could choose from and I picked the chamomile lavender tea. It was super fragrant and a great pick! The rolls were delicious as were the other snacks. The sandwiches came in a variety of different flavors, and I personally really enjoyed the cucumber and egg salad sandwich. Staff here is very lovely and attentive and overall provided a great expereinc read more

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Such a fun place to go on a Saturday afternoon. We had a wonderful experience. It had decorations for Easter tastefully done. The people were hard-working and very kind. Food tasted divine highly recommend. The only bad thing is finding parking, but even that wasn't so bad. read more

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This place was incredible! You just got to check it out. It's very cute and chic inside and you get the option of delicious treats to pair with your tea. We tried the sencha and china rose petal tea. GET the china rose petal tea. It's soooo good with milk and a bit of sugar. They provide sandwiches that include cucumber/hummus, egg salad, chicken curry, and one with tomato, basil and mozzarella. You start off with sausage rolls and these are SO good! The scones we had were mixed berry and pumpkin. Very cool because it's seasonal! The lemon curd, berry puree, and butter were all superb with them. We also finished off with a brandy trifle, pumpkin bread and chocolate truffle. All so filling and delicious. I loved the ambiance and the service was great. We did not feel rushed. This is a fun place for tea time--and if it's your birthday, they serve you in a special birthday tea cup. read more

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Beautifully simple tea room for sitting with friends or family. The owner is really sweet and gave great recommendations- decided on the SIP Classic to try a variety of tea sandwiches and baked sweets. Especially loved the lemon and raspberry curds which complimented the scones wonderfully. Price can be a little steep, but worth it for a special occasion. Will definitely come back to try different delicacies of the rotating selection! read more

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Sip Tea Room is a really cute small hidden gem in the inner sunset for high tea. I came here today with a few friends. I ordered the black mango tea which I liked a lot. It was fragrant and tasty! I particularly liked the curry finger sandwich, scones and the lemon curd dessert. The lemon curd for the scones was also very delicious as well. I would recommend this spot for afternoon tea. Parking could be a bit tricky though. read more

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Walked past here a couple times but they didn't take walk-ins, so I made a reservation online. You pay for everything when you book and they don't charge you day of. We got the tea for two where everything is fixed except you can pick the tea, my favorite was the sausage rolls and earl grey tea. The guava scone was also surprisingly good. read more

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very cute and dainty interior with super friendly and accommodating staff. the tea and the scones w clotted cream/custard/jam were probably my fav; the sandwiches were a lil dry read more

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