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Tea Rose Garden

3.6 (748 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Joy B.

I wanted to love this place, but the afternoon tea just wasn't worth the price for me. The food was underwhelming, and while the space is charming in theory, the ambiance didn't quite land. It felt like it was missing something I can't fully put my finger on. Service was okay, nothing memorable either way. It's located in Old Town Pasadena, which is a cute area to walk around and explore.

Pleasant seating. Body width proximity of separation between zones.
Andy L.

The Tea Rose Garden is a fine tea establishment that is perfect for a nice collective gathering with family and friends. If you are a tea fan, they have very good blends here. As for the food, it's actually better to get their seasonal specials in my opinion if you can; there's typically more food to share with. Not to say what you're ordering isn't enough!-- it's a good amount even for one person if they want to leave full. Remember, leave room for the tea too. :) The Ambiance is nice. The place is medium-large with small tables to fit in several different tea patrons and their respected groups. The patrons are mostly respectful, given the proximity of how close we are sat to each other, keeping their voices down, and not too loud in their conversations but enough to still have a nice chat and enjoy themselves-- it would be nicer if the place spread out the tables a bit-- but so far I've yet to encounter any disagreeable actions by anyone in this attractive establishment. Overall, I thought the highlight was the Seasonal Tea Food option; the spread was visually inviting and enjoyable to share with. The tea is also quite nice--! After your meal, check out their tea options and trinkets off to the side. They have some neat gifts. Some caveats: the food is not amazing, but it's still nice... again try the seasonal tray first. We chose their Fall one and it was a stark difference from the normal options. There's no private tea rooms to speak of or secluded sections, so be ready to share a nice tea with others sitting nearby enjoying their tea. No one is rude here though typically.

Tea and salad.
Connie M.

An absolutely perfect afternoon at the beautiful, relaxing, and deliciously tasty Tea Rose Garden. The sandwiches were delicious with cucumber being my favorite. Ordered the berry tea which was hot and delicious. Quiet restaurant with beautiful decor. A delightful afternoon treat.

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Daniela G.

Came here at 11am on a Friday expecting it to be packed and busy. I was surprised by how empty it was (which once we left at 130 the place was fuller). Without people, the decor around Christmas time is nice but the floor and emptiness didn't feel as High Tea high end as I would like. We had a friendly server who was knowledgeable about the teas (cactus nectar was a nice unexpected flavor). The tray presentation was cute. The key to come here is for the affordable price point. I felt like you get what you paid for. As the place got more tables, the service wasn't as attentive.

Kim K.

Afternoon tea at TEA ROSE GARDEN is a MUST! I haven't been to their new location and wow... This place is stunning! I brought my friend who has never experienced an afternoon tea service. She loved it! And I of course absolutely loved it. The flavors were delicious. The scones were by far my favorite! Service was impeccable. You must come in and enjoy a "spot of tea", enjoy the ambiance and have a nice lunch with friends.

Peach apricot
Mary Ann V.

Fancy! I've always wondered about this place when I walked the streets of Pasadena. Now I know. Beautifully decorated inside. Peaceful. Loved that the menu had so many different options and tiers Reasonably priced I like also the movable walls that seem to allow different events within the same space

Chelsea A.

The most beautiful afternoon spot in LA! We came for a bridal day for my sister and law and it was totally worth it! Such beautiful stunning decor, great service. We got 3 sets for two and shared it between 6 of us. We decided to have a choice of every sandwich on the menu. Some were really good, some were interesting but overall everything was great. Highly recommend a cute girls date here!

Cristi R.

The atmosphere is very nice, decor is pretty and the food was excellent. Lots of tea options too. I would recommend this place.

Ella F.

The charming tea room, nestled in Old Town Pasadena, is beautifully decorated with lots of greenery and cute knick knacks. The tea sandwiches and scones are delicious. The chicken curry tea sandwiches are everything! Edible flower petals are strewn over the salad and tea tray. They offer an extensive variety of teas. I particularly enjoy their Vanilla Almond black tea. It has a subtle sweet nuttiness, like drinking an almond cookie. Wonderful staff. Adorable gift shop. I'm never disappointed when I have tea here. Parking can be a challenge. Last time I came here, I paid a $12 flat fee to park in the structure.

Josie S.

Celebrated my best friends birthday here and it was such an amazing experience. We had two types of tea, but fave was peach tea, and the iced tea! Cute little bites and pastries. Completely recommend!

Raquel O.

Lovely experience with some girlfriends. We had a party of three, I was running late for our reservation but they were very understanding and accommodated my tardiness. Our server was attentive and explained the menu. The tea was delicious and the food was very nice. Definitely recommend for a light afternoon lunch.

Rebecca D.

We decided to spend our daughter's 1st birthday here with our family of 4 for a tea party lunch. We all got dressed up, my baby in a cute little outfit for tea. Yesterday was a Tuesday. I had emailed the restaurant days prior to our reservation requesting a special table (like the bird cage style ones that I saw here on yelp) to celebrate the occasion. I asked if it would be acceptable to bring any decor and they said that the table would already come with a vase with flowers - no need to bring anything else. Well - it wasn't, just a white table cloth empty table. Whenever we walked into the restaurant the server didn't really seem to care that we had a reservation and tried to just plop us at any table. I advocated for my prior request and she moved us to the other side of the restaurant and adjusted the table. That bird cage style table was available but "only for the weekend". It would have taken such little effort to make it happen. Anyway, I've been to the Huntington Tea many times - the quality and experience is unmatched. I wanted to give somewhere new a try. The food here was beyond subpar and there was even mold on some pastry. The manager ended up taking care of our tab which was appreciated but I spent the rest of my daughter's birthday wondering if my entire family had food poisoning, especially my baby who was eating it with us. Looks like I'll be sticking to Huntington - you get what you pay for. Btw - the manager said that they get weekly pastries in. So I guess find out when that is ‍.

Tea rose afternoon tray ($40)

This is forever my favorite afternoon tea place! I have been coming here for over 10 years. I loooove their tea sandwiches (cucumber, egg & watercress, and smoked salmon & dill are my favorites). I am usually not super into scones, but the maple pecan (their only glazed scone) is scrumptious--even before adding a dollop of clotted cream and raspberry jam! They were very kind, thoughtful and patient with the preschool-aged child we brought. The child and I both adored the peach apricot tea. They also offer peaches and cream (vanilla) tea for children. I really love that they offer children's tea and children's tea sandwiches since some afternoon tea places do not. And for those who are lactose intolerant, they had almond milk. Mr. Kevin was our server today. He was so attentive, kind and friendly. I was so impressed! He thoughtfully offered to take our party's pictures--the photos came out so beautiful! The pictures really captured our amazing, memorable experience. (Their delightful Christmas decorations were still up on January 19, 2026-it felt so festive!) I will continue coming here again and again! (Their decor and fresh floral arrangements are gorgeous, as well!) Thank you!

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Tasty morsels and tea, beautiful setting, excellent service. I'm definitely gonna come back.

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Can they make sandwiches without cheeses/cream cheese? I cannot do dairy.

Yes they can if you ask the server

Do they serve halal or kosher meat?

Do they currently have gluten free options?

Some of their salads are gluten free.

Are there vegan options?

Fresh seasonal fruit available…Teas are wonderful… Scones, breads and pastries contain eggs.

Where is the closest parking lot?

Across the street is a parking garage, first 90 minutes are free.

Is there any outdoor seating? In the back? Thanks!

There is outdoor seating in front only.

What is the dress code here? Wondering how casual/formal to dress for my visit.

It's not a very formal setting at all. I wore a dress because I wanted it to be a bit more formal than it was. Most people there were "business casual", with a few sippers in dresses. ☺️

Are reservations needed or recommended? I was planning to come with two friends of mine

I did not need a reservation for 3 on a Monday at 11 am. It was empty. Weekends are different though. It doesn't hurt to make one

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We sandwiches we tried included the chicken almond, goat cheese and tomato, cucumber, and even a turkey one.

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