Visited yesterday for first time. Service excellent. Everything delicious from tea choices, scones, salad sandwiches and desserts! Perfect pre summer luncheon in lovely room. Themed somewhere over the rainbow but not much decor for that. Only negative is on street parking limited. read more

Sweet Tease Tea Room - Bakeries Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

See all

We went to Sweet Tease to celebrate our 5 year anniversary with their afternoon tea. It was their Harry Potter themed tea time, for which they hung up flags of the four houses and had a couple of owl/wizard-y related decor out. The theming was a little weak but the food itself was good, which is the important part. Each person got 3 savories representing 3 of the 4 houses (apparently Hufflepuff was forgotten ) , a vanilla scone, and a pecan tart, matcha cookie and lemon meringue tart. Their tea menu was also pretty extensive, and had something even for picky me. Also wanted to make sure I point out that Sweet Tease doesn't require tipping, which (hopefully) means they pay their staff fairly. I think that's worth a shout-out considering it's one of a handful of places I've been to that have made this statement. Overall a good time! They apparently have new themes pretty frequently so we'll likely be back at some point! read more

Sweet Tease Tea Room - Tiered tea service with savory sandwiches, vanilla scone and desserts plate - Bakeries Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

See all

If you're looking for an elegant breakfast, brunch, or lunch spot, look no further. Any time I've been to Sweet Tease Tea Room it has been an absolute delight. I had to have gone at least 8 times already and I don't know how I've yet to leave a review. The tea room transforms you to another place with the rotating themes (Harry Potter, Wicked, Witch Black Hat Society, Peter Rabbit to name a few) and refreshing takes on classic teas & baked goods. Tea is never ending and it tastes divine, always freshly brewed at your table upon ordering. Ever tea cup is unique and every theme hosted has a pre-set menu and the staff are always knowledgeable about the tea served and proactive about dietary restrictions or allergies. The owner also comes out during every event to greet and thank her customers. While it is not the cheapest option, is does offer a unique experience. Highly recommend for a friends and family alike. Go support a small local woman owned business! read more

See all

Our friends threw a English tea party this past Sunday. I ordered 2 dozen scones, clotted cream and jam from Sweet Tease Tea Room. Just outstanding. Everyone loved them. People kept saying how good they were as well as the cream and jam. read more

This was our first time visiting the Belmar location--we've been to the Manasquan location prior to its closing. Unfortunately, this lunch visit was really disappointing. While it's a fun idea to have a themed menu, there are certain solid staples you expect at an afternoon tea and those just weren't there, or if they were, they missed the mark. We love afternoon tea and have been to many stateside and across the pond, so for $60 a person, we expected to at least not leave the place hungry! Portion sizes overall were small. The vanilla scones that first came out were okay - but not enough clotted cream or preserves to share amongst the table. The salad that followed was served in a tiny bowl with maybe ten baby spinach leaves--definitely not what you'd call a serving. The sandwiches were a miss across the board, again, small portions, strange flavor combinations, stale bread, dry croissants that were definitely not fresh. The desserts were overly sweet to the point where any distinct flavors were lost. Thankfully, the tea was bottomless--because we couldn't bring ourselves to finish any of the sandwiches or desserts. The biggest letdown, though, was the tea itself. You'd think at an afternoon tea, the tea would be the highlight--but we weren't even given a choice to start. They just brought out a "themed" pot none of us would have chosen to start. We were allowed to choose a second pot later on, but by then, the experience already felt off. Honestly, it felt more like an experience you'd pay $25 for--not the special treat we were hoping for. read more

I just had my baby shower here and it was perfect! If you want a small, girly, low key baby shower this is it. The room was adorable so I did not need to get any decorations. The food/tea and service were great and everything was timed perfectly. Everyone said how much they enjoyed it! read more

My book club had a gathering at Sweet Tea. From the minute you walk thru the door you are greeted with smiles and welcomed. What a lovely tea room. Beautiful china, tea cups and servers. The sandwiches and goodies where delicious. They had several teas for us to sample and they kept them warm on cute little warmers. I was so excited that they offered a delicious variety of gluten free sandwiches and baked goods. My friend did tell them we need GF when she made the reservation. We had wonderful luncheon. We are all planning to return in the fall. read more

See all

First, such a cozy, sweet atmosphere. Like a cup of comfort. Everyone is so nice and accommodating. The menu is varied and not extensive, so you know that everything on there is fresh and yes, all delicious! It was lunchtime, so we had the soup and sandwiches, and loved the assortment of teas. read more

My sister had her baby's shower here. It was absolutely perfect. The food was incredible, the staff was so attentive, and everyone loved the tea. Each person had a unique tea cup and saucer. It felt like a dream tea party. We can't wait to come back! read more

High Tea best at the shore! Friendly staff and delicious tier of sandwiches, scones and soup pairing with a monthly theme. It was Alice in Wonderland for March 2023. I definitely went down the rabbit hole. read more

See all

I was given this Valentine's Day tea as a birthday gift. Let's start with what was nice... The servers and all the staff were very nice. The food was tasty. But, mini means doll tea party sized finger sandwiches and desserts. Now .... this is not high tea - it is the Mad Hatter's tea party. While they are striving for the "shabby chic" look they only achieve shabby. We went on a Saturday and ALL the flowers on every table were dead. I didn't mind the mismatched dishes but, EVERY dish, demitasse cup and tea cup we had were either chipped or cracked. (I would have sent my cracked tea cup back but I didn't want to hurt my daughter's feelings.) The napkins were paper. The "lace" table cloth was a piece of bolt lace that was cut and tied on the ends. There were cobwebs everywhere and all the silver accessories in the room were tarnished black. For the price I expected high tea with lovely tea service pieces, cloth table clothes, napkins and flowers on the table (that weren't dead). read more

Sweet Tease Tea Room - Soup and quiche (a little burnt but tasty) - Bakeries Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

Perfect, adorable place to celebrate a birthday, throw a baby/bridal shower, catch up with a friend, or have a quiet afternoon tea to yourself! We decided to have a Galentine's Day tea here, and it couldn't have been in a cuter setting! Definitely call ahead, as space is limited. I learned that every 4-6 weeks or so, they change the theme of their tea menu. We happened to be there for their 'Roaring 20s' theme for high tea. The staff was really friendly and took the time to explain each tea and food item and why it was chosen to match the theme. On our particular visit, we started off with a butternut squash soup with hints of apple and curry. Definitely a unique combo for me, but I enjoyed it! Now onto the other food! Bring out the tea tier! 1st tier: a delicious quiche, a dumpling like puff pastry filled with chicken and veggies, and ham and gruyere pinwheel sandwiches. The food was delicious and freshly prepared. I enjoyed the dumpling the most--it had an Asian flair, but they said the recipe, popular from the early 20s, was completely American based. 2nd tier: vanilla scones with clotted cream and jam. AMAZING! Cream and jam is my weakness, and the scones were moist and prepared nicely. I only wish I had more! 3rd tier: petite desserts, we had mini cheesecake and 2 different kinds of cupcakes. They did not disappoint! While the vanilla and red velvet cupcakes were delicious, the blueberry cheesecake took it away! I've never had such a sweet cheesecake in my life! I had such a lovely experience here, I can definitely picture myself coming back for more high tea or even just a simple bite to eat. Their themes are carefully curated and the decor of was thought of down to each detail. Highly recommend! read more

See all

I attended the Nutcracker Afternoon Tea and the decor and atmosphere was wonderful. The service was extremely slow for cost of service (they did apologize several times for being short staffed, but we did make reservations so this could have been avoided). The sandwiches were delightful & the tea selection was on theme for the holidays. I'd recommend attending but set aside a good amount of time for it. read more

Sweet Tease Tea Room - Bakeries Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

See all

Joined Sweet Tease Tea Room for their Alice in Wonderland- Mad Hatter themed afternoon tea. Short take: Pleasant staff, very good food and tea. Surprisingly filling. Long take: This was my first time having afternoon tea and being at Sweet Tease. My friend and I were the only customers there, which meant we got extra attention from the staff. Was served a bowl of homemade tomato soup, then finger food, scones, and mini desserts on a 3-tier. It came with 2 types of tea. I didn't have high expectations for the food (went for the experience), but the food was almost the best part of it! For $35/person (not including tip or tax) I think it's worth it. At first I thought it wasn't enough food (or maybe that's the glutton in me). But, I left unexpectedly full! read more

Sweet Tease Tea Room - Bakeries Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

See all

I attended a friend's bridal shower here, and thought it was lovely, and perfectly matched my friend's Disney theme, with Alice in Wonderland inspired decor and menu. It's a quaint little shop, with a small store front and gift shop in the front of the building, which then lead into a gathering space for the shower. There were maybe 35 or so guests in total? It was a little tight in some spots, but otherwise we fit comfortably. I loved seeing all the little tea pots and tea cups displayed on the shelves and sideboards. It definitely adds to the cozy tea room feel. The food was excellent! Unfortunately I don't recall all of the specific details (or have many pictures), but we started with a carrot bisque that had hints of Vermont maple syrup and cinnamon, which gave it a nice warm spice flavor, but a natural sweetness, from the carrots and syrup. The tower of treats (see picture; top to bottom) had scones, with clotted cream & strawberry jam; second tier: frosted cream puffs, fudge brownie, red velvet cupcake, lemon square; bottom tier: cucumber mint finger sandwiches, marinated tomatoes & arugula pinwheels, chicken salad w/celery & craisin croissant sandwiches. The two types of tea we had, were I believe, an oolong and jasmine blend, and a decade orange & cinnamon flavor. Both were delicious and paired well with all of the food. Will definitely need to venture back, just because, and/or to check out the gift shop for souvenirs to bring home read more

See all

Overall just a fun and relaxing experience. Important to note that reservations are required for afternoon tea service. Nice to combine with a visit to the beach/boardwalk. There is a casual seating area in the main entrance. For tea/brunch, there is another small seating area that has cute themed decorations. August happened to be Harry Potter month, and September will the Paris-themed. The tea comes on a heated stand - and kept the tea hot during our entire meal. The tea service is served on a three tiered rack, and we were told all baking is done on premise. The scones were absolutely delicious with the clotted cream and the strawberry preserves, and the croissant sandwiches were excellent as well. We couldn't finish it all, and took home many of the sweets for a later afternoon snack. We spent a relaxing 2 hours here, just enjoying the ambiance and the delicious goodies. Not too many places like this, such a gem. read more

See all

Great place, food and atmosphere. I would definitely go again. I attended for a bridal shower and it was very on theme.

Such a quaint place to dress up for an afternoon with your gal pals, mother, grandma, etc! Very friendly service and delicious tea and treats. Really loved the scones with cream and jam. Mismatched tea pots and cups made for such an authentic aesthetic. They cater the menu and flavors to a specific time of year/upcoming holiday too, and decorate the place with photo opps accordingly. Fair prices and pleasant atmosphere. read more

Sweet Tease Tea Room - Bakeries Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

See all

Excellent baked goods including lemon cake, quiche, and muffins and refreshing teas and iced drinks

What a darling little spot! Perfect tea, perfect scones, lovely employees! This place can get busy, but there's tons to look at, and a menu full of teas to pick over. The ambiance is casual, with book clubs and small family and friend gatherings. My mom and I stopped in on our way out of town, and we're glad we did! PS there's a parkinglot in back for the building, just be careful going in and out read more

Sweet Tease Tea Room - French blend! - Bakeries Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

See all

Had a wonderful Afternoon Tea!! The service was excellent..thank you Ryan for your warm hospitality! Food was tasty!! Recommend the chicken salad and clotted cream! YUM!! The atmosphere sealed the deal! Just what you would expect in a tea house...charming and cozy!! After our service I ended up purchasing some of the tea; both bags and loose leaves! They were very knowledgable/helpful answering my questions. I am so excited to try my Butterfly Blue tea!!! read more

We went for a Harry Potter themed tea, which was the same week as our family vacation. We loved it and dressed for the part. They didn't disappoint with their themes foods and drinks. We had a lovely time (4 adults, 2 children) and everything was YUMMY. We are a family who likes to 'tea' and this place is lovely. The ladies were so kind and hospitable. We would definitely come back in our next vacation. read more

See all

If you are looking for a great birthday party experience look no further than Sweet Tease! We were at a loss on what to do for our 3 year old's birthday and read a review that Ms Kate and staff really know how to throw a tea party... everyone from my 3 year old girl to my 8 year old boy enjoyed themselves. It's a cozy room, decked with tea lights and the smell of homemade scones and aromatic tea leaves wafting through the air... really kept the kids calm and attentive. Something different. No flashing lights, no loud sounds, just tea and homemade food! Thank you for providing a wonderful experience for our daughter's birthday! We will be back for Saturday tea time! read more

Sweet Tease Tea Room - Bakeries Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

See all

Amazing food & atmosphere. The expert staff who tells you about each offering. Can't wait to go back again!

My favorite, magical place to take my granddaughters! The food was excellent! The kids tried everything because it was Harry Potter food! Such a delight for me to see them enjoy new things! The staff was 100% kid friendly! read more

Sweet Tease Tea Room - Harry Potter High Tea! - Bakeries Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

See all

Not to be a princess, but it often seems non-coffee drinkers get short shrift when seeking a quality gourmet beverage while out and about. If you don't want nasty, sugary Snapple or other unhealthy teas, you're out of luck. Sweet Tease puts my liquid tannin of choice at the forefront, offering four kinds of unsweetened, brewed iced tea every day, along with countless varieties of hot tea both herbal, decaf and high-octane. To accompany your tall glass of apricot iced tea, you can pick up a full-sized or mini cupcake baked on premises by the owner, a a nice woman I met on my first visit here. My failsafe dessert instincts made me choose coconut and red velvet cupcakes, which delivered dense, most cake with the best icing I have had in ages. Not too sweet, but rich and creamy, in the crucial correct cake-to-frosting proportion. The cream-cheese icing on the red velvet was particularly good. As a caffeine addict with no stove and a refrigerator the size of a lunchbox in our shore apartment, I will be hitting this up every weekend for my iced tea fix. read more

Sweet Tease Tea Room - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Manasquan-NJ/Sweet-Tease-Desserts/192884041196?v=info#!/photo.php?pid=3881811&id=192884041196 - Bakeries Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

Such a cute find for the Jersey shore! I really wanted a cupcake and was excited to see that this coffeehouse was around, just a few short blocks from my beach house. More of a teahouse than a coffeehouse, they had a ton of frozen drinks to choose from. I ordered a frozen chai latte which was delicious. Pricing was similar to Starbucks so my drink ended up costing a little over $4. They also had an assortment of cupcakes. I ended up getting a mini in very vanilla. It was very good and was very mini-I finished it in two bites. I will definitely be back! read more

Grab a scone and a spot of tea...and much more. Tasty crumb cakes, cookies, scones, lots of treats, chicken salad, and even coffee. 10 of of us celebrated my mother's birthday on a Saturday Afternoon Tea. Everyone enjoyed the food and tea, friendly and attentive service, in such cute surroundings. read more

I had the MOST spectacular Key Lime Tart ever baked today. My mouth waters in remembrance. It was a take out dessert but made me want to visit this tea room! Thumbs up! read more

Excellent grab & go pastries and drinks. Owner is lovely and staff are all exceptional. Despite having been here twice during covid felt very safe during our dining experience. One of the best afternoon tea services in the area. Each part of the tea service was superb! Food & tea is paired perfectly and delicious. You can tell all of the food is made for your reservation. Sweet Tease used good quality fresh ingredients. Love how the menu changes based on a theme. read more

Enjoyable afternoon. read more

See all

This gem of a café/tea house is a perfect place to get together with friends, do a mommy and me tea or celebrate a special occasion! The owner is extremely accommodating and thoughtful, and welcomes even the littlest patrons who are interested in dressing up for a fancy afternoon tea. The tea sandwiches and pastries are the perfect combination of sweet and savory and the atmosphere is charming. It's a great place to take a friend who's never been as a surprise treat. read more

We had my daughters baby shower here. Perfect location. Staff was so friendly and provided everything we needed to make a memorable afternoon. Right down to the intimate atmosphere! The food was delicious Our guests really liked the cucumber sandwiches and key lime tarts. And there was plenty to eat! The prosecco bar featured their fresh juices and was a big hit! Great prices and convenient location with plenty of parking too. read more

Great tea selection. Their afternoon tea service is full of deliciousness and charm. I'd put it in my top 5 NJ tea rooms.

Looking for a great place to enjoy a cup or pot of fresh and deliciously brewed tea, this place is for you! The atmosphere is very cute and simply decorated! The staff are extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and very accommodating! They offer a 4 course tea which is very reasonable in price. The first course was a carrot and ginger soup; For those who love soup as much as I do, I must say this is by far the best tasting flavor I have had! The finger sandwiches are fresh and tasty! The cucumber with herb mint spread was my favorite. The assortment of mini desserts were good! The warm vanilla scone, clotted cream, strawberry spread, and out of this world orange marmalade was a huge hit! Stop by and try it for yourself!! read more

Thank you Sweet Tease Tea Room for helping to make our mom's 70th birthday a special surprise during lockdown! The food was delicious, the service extraordinary! We couldn't have asked for more: all the items were carefully wrapped and boxed neatly so we could treat mom to a lovely high tea in the comfort of her own home. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

See all

Sweet Tease created a custom morning-after brunch following our wedding in Belmar and made it a truly unique and delicious experience. We had spent weeks searching for a caterer and space that could accommodate our big crowd when we met with Kate. Within moments we knew we needed her to make our vision happen. Her willingness to accommodate budget, a unique space and a big crowd while making it a special for every person put us at ease during the wedding planning process. Every time we met was treat, her store front packed with delicious items and always hosting some new fabulous event, we loved every minute of working with Sweet Tease. read more

Wonderful atmosphere! Small details in every corner of the place, making it a wonderful spot to explore with friends. Beautiful background for photos. The food is perfect for afternoon tea and the staff is well versed in the ways of tea drinking. Their themed teas make for a memorable day with loved ones. Donna is wonderful and very knowledgeable about the area. Has great recommendations and goes above and beyond for clients. read more

Stopped by here for coffee and a breakfast treat. We tried the blueberry and peach scones as well as the chocolate croissant. The croissant was super flaky and the scones had nice big chunks of fruit in them. Coffee was great too! The weird thing about the place are the half empty shelves of random cups, tea pots and the like that we can only assume are supposed to be for sale... Just gives of an odd vibe of going out of business. If you want to sell things in addition to serving coffee and food, don't go it half assed and stock your shelfs properly. read more

Lots of positives including the excellent tea, wide selection of beverages and treats. I could see this place being a hit. Sadly the atmosphere lost this place a star. Hard to want to stay with over-loud music and uncomfortable chairs. I do like indoor/outdoor seating selection. A rework of the atmosphere and could be a 5 star place. A place to go for good food and beverages, but find another location to hang out. read more