We celebrated my granddaughter's birthday with a special high tea. The food was incredible,…read moreincluding gluten-free bread and scones, which they make. We had five sandwiches, two scones, fruit, dessert, and all the tea we could drink. The service was outstanding. They let us stay over the 90 minute reservation to continue celebrating. A definite thumbs up. See you next time

Vibe: Girly and cute, the place is adorned with faux flowers on the wall, flower table cloths, pink…read morevelvet chairs. Definitely an overall Pink theme. It looks clean and spacious enough for a small scale tea shop. There are a-la-carte menu items (pastries, tea) and an afternoon tea menu. Price: $45 for the Royal Tea Experience package which is extremely reasonable considering what you get. There is a 90 mins max for each tea experience. They are pretty booked from what I saw. Food: For the Royal Tea Experience, each of us got: tea of choice, 5 tea sandwiches (Cucumber Dill Cream cheese, Chicken Salad, Egg Salad, Cranberry Turkey pinwheel, Roast Beed Arugula), 2 scones (Vanilla and Strawberry), Cream, Strawberry preserve, berries and some grapes, 3 desserts (mini muffin, Chocolate brownie, some kind of mini cake). The tea pots were a lot smaller than other places I've been to (probably enough for 1.5 cups of tea if filled to the rim). I love the heart-shaped sugar cubes, the size is just enough for a half teaspoon of sugar. They didn't have any milk for the tea set up like other places I've been to. I love the roast beef sandwich balanced flavor; the chicken one is really bland, a dash of curry powder would enhance the flavor more in my opinion; the cucumber needs to be sliced thinner as these slices are rather chunky; the scones are fine - I usually prefer my scones warm but only 1 place I know that serve it that way. The tea selection is decent, I went for Jasmine Rose. I feel that the scent and tea flavor was rather weak. There was barely any scent of each so it didn't leave a big impression on me. I want to try other ones in the future for sure. The staff was super nice to offer an extra tea bag if the flavor is too weak so I went for another bag. Service: Excellent! They were fast, courteous, and friendly. 2 staff made their rounds frequently to check on us and made sure we had enough hot water in our tea pots . Parking: This is where I docked up a star. The parking lot is shared with many businesses in the same strip mall. I came here at 10 AM on a Saturday and the whole parking lot was filled, there was no spot for me to park. My friend had to park all the way on the other side of the mall and I managed to find some parking in the back (side street). Avoid lunch time at all cost, there were cars waiting around as they couldn't find any parking. After the tea experience, we went somewhere else and upon coming back around 3 PM, half the parking lot is empty. If I would give anyone a tip on the parking time, it seems to be ideal around this time.

A Wonderful Birthday Treat !…read more My good friend Lisa treated me to an afternoon at the Tea House on Los Rios in San Juan Capistrano, and it was such a beautiful and memorable day. From the moment we arrived, everything was wonderful. The tea house is absolutely charming, both inside and outside, and even the restrooms are beautifully decorated. You can tell that a lot of thought and care has gone into creating such a special atmosphere. The afternoon tea was lovely. The food was delicious, and the tea was wonderful as always. The entire experience was relaxing and enjoyable. But what really made the day extra special was the service. Our server, Shanna, was absolutely AMAZING! She went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and taken care of. Her attention and kindness made such a difference, and I truly appreciate everything she did for us. One of the hosts at the front, Tyler, was wonderful as well. She looked and sounded so much like Miley Cyrus, and she even sang "Happy Birthday" to me! It was such a sweet surprise and one of those little moments I'll remember. I honestly wish I had videotaped it. A special thank-you to my girlfriend for giving me such a wonderful birthday day. And thank you to the entire staff for providing such excellent service, especially despite the three-digit weather outside. You all still made the day feel cool, comfortable, and special. We also made the trip to the tea house part of the adventure by taking the Metrolink. My girlfriend boarded from LA Union Station & I boarded at the Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs station. We exited the train in San Juan Capistrano. You can continue on to San Clemente and Oceanside which is the last stop. The all-day pass made it especially convenient because we could sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride without worrying about traffic or parking. The all-day pass was $10, with a $5 fare for seniors and people with disabilities. Fares are increasing on October 5th. You can't beat the all day pass on the weekends & holidays. If you're looking for a lovely day out, I definitely recommend making a trip to the Tea House in San Juan Capistrano. The setting is beautiful, the food and tea are wonderful, and the staff truly make the experience special. Thank you to everyone at the Tea House for helping make my birthday such a wonderful day!

Very disappointing experience and terrible customer service…read more When we arrived, we were told we had to wait for the rest of our party before we could sit at the table. We waited 40 minutes with a 2-year-old child and were not allowed to sit at the table, offered water, shade, or anything else. It was almost 104°F (40°C) that day. After we were finally seated outside, there was no fan. We asked four different servers if they could bring one because the heat was unbearable, especially for our baby, and every time we were refused with an excuse. The menu was also confusing, with many different categories and prices, so we asked our server to explain it. Her explanation only made things more confusing, and we ended up ordering more options than we originally intended. Honestly, I felt the way the menu was explained was designed to confuse us into ordering more. I also ordered a carrot cake for my 2-year-old shortly after we sat down. We waited and never received it. Since it never came, I assumed the server had canceled the order. When I was already signing the bill to leave, the server finally came with the cake and a box and said, "I totally forgot to bring it." I refused the cake because we were leaving. She spoke to the manager and came back saying the manager refused to cancel the order and take the cake back to the kitchen. I still had to pay for it and take it home. There were six of us, and we paid around $470 for tea pots, scones, and a few other treats. I will attach the $330 receipt for three of us and a baby so you can see what we were charged for. The worst part was the complete lack of basic customer care, especially toward a small child in extreme heat. This was one of the worst customer-service experiences I have had. It honestly felt like the money mattered more to them than the customers. My advice: AVOID THIS PLACE. I would absolutely not recommend it to anyone, and I would never return. There are plenty of other places where you can spend your money and actually be treated with basic respect and consideration.

My friend has a real gift for finding the most wonderful restaurants. I recently had the pleasure…read moreof joining her and her mother for afternoon tea at Spring Tea Garden. The room where they serve tea is elegant and serene. It was exactly as we'd hoped it would be for a relaxing place to have a pleasant conversation with friends over delectable food and drink. We went on a Thursday afternoon and I would suggest a midweek visit since it wasn't crowded as I suspect it would be on the weekend. We ordered the ''Spring Tea'' menu option. It was $36 pp which I thought was reasonable compared to other places I've been. It included 5 tea sandwiches, desserts, a pot of tea, and a scone with cream & jam. There was enough food to bring some home for later. The selection of teas offered was large. I opted for the Earl Grey Fancy which I quite liked. My friend ordered the Ginger Peach which she really liked too. I recommend this establishment and hope to go back before long.

I've visited Spring Tea Garden for several occasions over the years - birthday party, a bridal…read moreshower, and casual girls' day outings. Each experience was hosted in a different room, which kept things feeling unique each time. For larger events like birthday parties, the food was served buffet-style, while smaller gatherings such as the bridal shower had table service, which felt more intimate and elevated. Most tea sets include scones with cream and jam, tea sandwiches, mini desserts, and a refillable pot of tea. Portions are on the smaller side, so you'll likely leave satisfied but not overly full. The food itself is decent but not particularly memorable. The atmosphere and experience are definitely the main draw here. It's a cute spot for a girls' day or special occasion, though it is a bit pricey. The middle-tier tea service is around $36 per adult, and they also offer a Little Princess Tea for kids at $20, which includes fruit, scones, desserts, and cucumber sandwiches + PB&J. One plus is the parking as they have a good-sized lot and I've never had trouble finding a spot.

Lots of delicious food for a great price. The scones with the lemon curd were amazing and the…read morerestaurant let you pick your own teapots. The wait staff was kind & helpful.

Really wonderful scones, do not feel too hurried. A little pricey, but worth it…read more Scones are excellent- large and moist, comes with choice of clotted cream, strawberry jam, and housemade lemon curd. Chives with cheddar cheese- excellent savory Lavender with lemon glaze- icing was filled with lavender. Sandwiches are good- but could use some improvement. Egg salad is good, but may need some dynamic flavors such as pickles. Cream cheese and cucumbers good, no complaints. Raisin bread with strawberry cream and slice of strawberry. Yorkshire gold tea was excellent. Earl grey with cream. You choose the tea pot! You can even wear a crown or hat

Tea & Turmeric is a true gem in the heart of Laguna Beach. The moment you walk in, you're greeted…read moreby Vidya, the amazing shop owner, who has created a bright and cozy and wonderful space for all to enjoy. I absolutely love the pink masala chai, the Persian saffron rose tea, and coconut oolong tea. Each one is prepared with such care and love and the best ingredients. I've also attended the cooking and meditation classes. I love bringing my friends and family along to this special place. Thank you and can't wait for my next restock of delish teas and spices!!

Amazing choices of teas and spices! The owner is so sweet and knowledgeable. She takes time to…read moreanswer your questions . The shop is adorable and quaint!

The staff was great! The food delicious! The atmosphere delightful. I appreciate the fact due to…read moreweather (we were supposed to be on the patio for my nieces bridal shower) they moved us inside. I was hesitant but it was perfect! The staff was efficient and always ahead of anything we needed. I couldn't have been happier. Thank you!

Super cute store! Well maintained!! Very boho chic, country, floral vibes. They also have a cafe…read moreattached. I ended up buying the cutest summer dresses. Prices are reasonable.

A great time was had by all... First and most importantly…read moreimo there is parking at the home and at least 6 cars can fit, maybe more. There is metered parking very close by, but only 2 hour increments. We were greeted by Dan. He was very friendly and led us into the bar where we were offered, wine, margaritas, water, or cider in a beautiful glass goblet. The bar was decked out in theme as was his upstairs office and restroom area. We were then welcomed to look around the yard and front of the house. Then we took seats in the yard while we waited for the guests. There was an assortment of seating and tables- a Victorian couch and chair, a big chest as a table, and decorative metal chairs and tables. From the yard we walked into a very east coast feeling basement including a huge basement door,,. Think like going into a cellar.,. We were then seated along two benches and given a candle... be careful stepping down it's a bit steep & dark for heels but can be done! From the basement we were guided back inside and offered a delicious snack and virgin shot complete with bad and good witch napkins.... I enjoyed the tour of the historical home. We then got to make a take home potion (fun!) and given instruction on how to use it. From there we entered a wonderfully set dining room (see photos) and had a tea party.... Food included tea sandwiches, scone and jam, dessert, tomato bisque, lovely tea, Caesar salad, and more. Thanks for the amazing time Diana and Dan. The guests were also friendly and fun to meet! Don't miss out.

Oh my goodness. I ABSOLUTELY loved the tea party at the Vogel Victorian. LOVED learning about the…read morehistory of the place, how the decor was collected over the years, the interesting facts about the portraits, and just hearing the host talk about all sorts of things. I wasn't the biggest fan of the seance section because I'm a HUGE scaredy cat and was semi-terrified during that portion but it definitely is part of the experience! I was definitely spooked as we headed out of that room but the potion making and the tea part isn't spooky. It was so cool! I would definitely come back and hang out for Halloween! The hosts are so so sweet and kind. The uranium plates I have never seen before this and I fell in love with the creepy glow of it. Highly recommend!

Best french bakery in Orange county…read more I swear I thought I was in France, the quality, the taste, the freshness and everything else is just beyond description! If anything I go to France for is their delicious bakeries and food. Now I know that I don't have to fly so far to eat delicious French baking goods. Their croissant is to die for, exactly as if you're in France. Whenever I'm coming to southern California, I'm definitely coming back here every day for my breakfast and lunch sometime.

Cute café in Corona del Mar. Street parking in the area is plentiful but can be difficult during…read morepeak times in the area. Friendly staff, cute décor, and nice ambiance with outdoor dining. The Nutella crêpe was good, along with their mint lemonade. Decently priced and tasty, it is one of my favourite brunch spots in the area.