We came yesterday for afternoon tea since it was my son's bday request. I made a reservation online and it was quick and easy. Location was easy to find and we lucked out with 2hr street parking for $2.50. Venue was cute inside, pretty simple. It wasn't crowded at all. We opted for the tea for two and ordered scones and dessert à la carte. It was $262 for a party of 6. Everyone left full and took leftovers home. The price is definitely cheaper than places in OC. I would come back. read more

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Unfortunately, I don't feel we received the full service. I ordered the Tea for Two for $65 & this is all we were served. I expected some macaroons, eclairs, cream puffs, mini cupcakes, or something to fill the tray...we didn't even get any edible flowers. We went during lunch time, during the week, so the Pianist wasn't playing, the service wasn't very attentive, their outfits, are your typical servers uniform...all black. And they didn't have a garden. ‍ They have a child's $12 special (see attachment). I asked her what comes with the $12 special? She said "nothing", she just gets to share mine for $12. read more

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I was initially really excited about coming here. We planned a tea date with a large group of friends, and there were 11 of us total. The reservation process was fantastic. Adam's customer service was excellent, communication was clear, and the contract outlined exactly what to expect. The tea house itself is beautiful. The decor is charming, and it creates the classic tea-house experience. Everyone in our group dressed up in dresses, hats, and fascinators, and it made for a really fun and memorable atmosphere. Unfortunately, the actual service once we were seated was disappointing. Our contract included a 25% gratuity fee, which felt very high given the level of service we received. An 18% gratuity for a large party would have felt more reasonable, but at 25% I expected a much more attentive experience. It often felt like requests were an inconvenience, and several items we had arranged ahead of time were overlooked. For example, I had communicated multiple times that one guest required a gluten-free menu. When we arrived, her gluten-free options were not brought out until we reminded the staff, and she never received the gluten-free macaron that was supposed to be included. The contract also stated that parties are limited to two hours, which we understood and agreed to. However, staff began hovering right at the two-hour mark and seemed eager for us to leave, despite there not being another party waiting for our table. As for the food, it was just okay. None of the tea sandwiches really stood out to me. My favorite item was the cranberry orange scone, which was quite good. The cream puffs and cheesecake bites looked and tasted very similar to something you might purchase from a warehouse store, and several people in our group commented on that. I can't say for certain whether they were made in-house or not, but they did not feel particularly special. Overall, the venue itself is lovely, and the reservation process was seamless. However, between the service, the food quality, and the high gratuity requirement, I felt the experience did not provide good value for the cost. While I'm glad we tried it, I would not return and would likely recommend other tea houses for large group gatherings. read more

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Great beautifully garden decorated space for big parties or tea with friends. Noise level is higher than average due to the high ceiling. Food: dainty with beautiful presentation. Our favorite sandwiches were the salmon, not fishy at all, and the chicken basil. All sandwich were very refreshing and afternoon-tea appropriate. The only thing I would change is the tea pots were bland and did not match the rest of the tableware. Give me tea in pretty flower decorated tea pots! read more

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Loved every moment of my catch up date this Sunday afternoon! Honestly, I don't understand how the ratings are so low and I would've potentially not known about this place it if it wasn't for a friend that went here a few months ago and raved about it! My friend and I haven't seen each other for more than a year, so we thought having tea would be a super nice way to catch-up, since it's conducive to talking. We also didn't want to have a huge heavy meal so the finger sandwiches etc sounded great and photo worthy hehehe I made a reservation request online the night before and received my confirmation soon after. Upon stepping into this place, we were both blown away at how adorably decorated it is! Whimsical and enchanting! The wonderful service set the tone immediately. We were taken care of by Mar; very polite and calm energy was greatly appreciated! Throughout our tea service, we were checked in on and they were cognizant about bussing plates or checking if they could provide warm water for your teapot. We ordered the Tea for Two and it was absolutely perfect selection. We loved the variety of sandwich options and liked that we could select 4 kinds with the package we chose. We also got to have our own teapot, which was a big deal because my friend couldn't drink caffeine and I wanted a black tea so everyone was happy! The small side salad and small side of fruit with the cream that came with it was the perfect compliment without being too much. We also ordered one blueberry scone to share and it was so good and warm. The petit fours were ok for me and would try another small sweet bite next time (lemon curd?!). We were full and happy by this point! The live piano music by Hitoshi-san was a definite contributor to our relaxing and enjoyable time here. Such a nice touch to the atmosphere and experience. We didn't purchase anything from the gift shop area, but now that I've been able to see what they have--I would consider buying gifts here without dining. They have a wonderful selection of novelty gifts including loose teas and adorable accompaniments like rhinestone tea spoons and heart shaped steepers. Looking forward to next time! It may be a monthly thing! read more

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Attended a bridal shower here. Various tea options, with finger sandwiches and fruit, a few baked goods, and mimosas. Service was continuous, with plates cleared, food replenished, and drinks topped off. A cute tea place for any occasion in the heart of downtown Pasadena. Parking garages and street parking surround this venue. Lots of paid parking options to consider! read more

Great afternoon tea experience with friends :) I enjoyed the decaf Earl Grey tea and the sandwiches were probably my favorite bites. Best sandwiches for me: chicken almond and spicy salmon tempter. Also liked the lemon berry scone! Service was awesome, too. Server explained the menu to us and was super patient about our questions. read more

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Came here on a last minute Valentine's Day date with my Bestie and they were so quick to accommodate us! Had a really large menu of all sorts of affordable tea options; it was the perfect date night. I loved it so much. I brought my mom for Mother's Day (which was a significantly pricier experience, but 100% worth it) My absolute favorite tea was the peaches and cream ! I liked it so much, I bought some from the boutique to take home. Needless to say, this is one of my favorite tea spots now read more

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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. read more

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What a cute way to spend Mother's Day. The service was quick, as they made sure to keep our tea full and provided us with the salad first before bringing out the main sandwich meal and desserts. Our family enjoyed trying out and sampling each treat, and there was plenty to take home for later. Overall, such a great treat if you're looking to celebrate a special lady in your life. read more

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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. read more

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Came here with some ladies from the office and the atmosphere was so cute. Food and tea was delicious. Would definitely come back again! read more

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Came here for a birthday party. We all ordered the garden tea combo. Here is what I didn't like: - Decor is underwhelming: looks cheesy and cheap, a bad caricature of what they think is England. - Service: only men. Why? They were rough and the one we got was rude, spoke fast and made us, a group of girls, pretty uncomfortable. - Tea: low quality, no wonder they don't put the brands they sell. Flavorless, boring. - Salmon sandwiches tasted like cat food. - Macaron, mini eclair and puff were clearly frozen products What I liked: - cucumber and chicken and almond sandwiches were good - lemon pie and cheesecake were good but I highly doubt they were made in the house given the whole vibe of the place. Won't be back. read more

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Our party of four had the garden tea tray with cake and sandwich variations. The best sandwiches we had were the almond chicken, cranberry chicken and chicken curry. The cucumber sandwiches were traditional but I felt it lacked flavor as well as the egg salad sandwiches. We tried the chocolate, red velvet, lemon and cheese cakes. We all agreed they were all good but our favorite was the lemon cake. The teas we tried were light in flavor I think we would have liked a fuller flavor tea. We all got individual tea pots, but I was disappointed they were all plain white. I was expecting beautiful flower decorated pots especially since we did mention we were celebrating a birthday. Lastly, I felt the service could have been better. read more

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Really enjoyed our experience yesterday. We took my mother in law here for her birthday and had a wonderful time. Staff was very attentive and put in a lot of care and details. The staff took the time to explain the menus to us since it was our first time there. Would definitely go again. read more

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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. read more

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It's a cute large tea place; the design are really cute. That tease qualities are amazing but the finger foods and sandwiches was not a hit, unfortunately. I took my friend there for her bridal shower and they were so nice. Gave her a bouquet of flower that ambience is cute but they can definitely work on the sandwiches. It's a bit too pricey for what they're offering. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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I visited this tea room yesterday and overall had a really lovely experience. The food was absolutely delicious, and you can tell care goes into the preparation. The lemon raspberry scone was perfectly made -- tender, flavorful, and easily one of the highlights. They also offered some gluten-free options, which I appreciated, and had plenty of sugar alternatives available for tea. Service was wonderful. The servers were friendly, welcoming, and very attentive. Our food came out quickly, and the tea was served nice and hot -- exactly how it should be. That said, it is a bit more expensive than other tea rooms I've visited, especially considering the smaller portion sizes. The overall quality of the tableware and serving pieces didn't quite match the price point. The china cups were plain (part of the fun of tea service is drinking from beautiful floral cups!), and the three-tiered trays were lightweight plastic rather than something more elegant. The space itself was very clean and decorated nicely, which added to the ambiance. However, the tables were quite close together, and with limited sound-absorbing materials, conversations became loud and the background music was hard to hear. There were green dividers in some sections, and it might have felt more relaxed if guests were spread out instead of concentrating seating in one area while other sections remained empty. Overall, a very positive experience with delicious food and excellent service -- just a few atmosphere and presentation details that, if elevated, would make it a five-star visit. read more

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This place was cute, but very busy and very loud. It was my first afternoon tea time experience, and I feel like my last time paying for this type of meal. It was cute and fun to experience though and service was pretty good. I just don't think the food and tea was worth it. It's something you can put together at home for sure. We got the english afternoon tea set and the quality of food made it seem like it was outsourced. From the fruit, to the desserts, and even maybe the scones? Can't confirm but it just made me think "hm, i could just go to a bakery and curate my own afternoon tea set for myself next time" I just wasn't impressed. I did enjoy pairing the cream puff with the whipped cream and a strawberry though. But nothing much to say otherwise. There was also mold found in my friend's fruit cup which was taken care of swiftly by staff, so be careful! Staff were really nice though! I guess it's just not my cup of tea. read more

All of our food choices were very good, but the atmosphere left me wanting a smaller, more intimate space. It seems this business needs a refresh. Fresh flowers would be a great place to start! read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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 ‍. read more

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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. read more

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Was deciding between making a reservation here or at another tea house in the area to bring a friend to celebrate her birthday for a party of 3. We selected this place due to the beautiful ambiance and decor inside that we saw from photos on their website, which seemed more fitting for a special occasion celebration. We found paid parking in a garage a few blocks away. We arrived and were seated at a very small table in the front near the piano. There was a live pianist playing some pop covers and classical/jazz, which made for lovely ambiance, but I did feel the table was a bit close, so it was a bit difficult to have a conversation over the volume of the piano. I would have liked to have been seated a bit farther away so we could be more in the center of the tea house where all the beautiful decor is, and felt the table was a good size for a party of 2, but a bit too small for three guests with tea and sandwich trays. We each ordered our own tea serving which each comes with a tray of selected mini bites and pastries. They did combine two of our tray items onto one to take up less space on the table. The server was patient and friendly and did check on us frequently. The sandwiches were lovely, pastries were just okay, some a little dry and bland. Overall, I felt the menu quite pricey for the quality/simplicity of the food, but did love the ambiance and experience. Next time I would come with a larger party to be seated more in the center of the tea house where all the beautiful decorations of lights and garden arches are. There were a handful of large parties celebrating birthdays and bachelorettes that had a whole section of the tea house reserved in those areas, seemed like an awesome experience for a bigger group! read more

It's been a while, but I'm finally back at Tea Rose Garden! My friend made a reservation for us at 11am on a Saturday and when we arrived it wasn't too full, but by noon it was completely packed. I ordered the Rose Afternoon Tea set - which came with fruit, petal salad, dessert bites, scone of your choice, tea, and 3 flavors of sandwiches (6 sandwiches total). I think my favorite part is always the scone, which is baked in-house, served warm, and comes with clotted cream and jam. And if you finish your clotted cream, you can always ask for me. The dessert bites are so tiny! My favorite was the lemon bar and my least favorite was the eclair. For sandwiches, I tried the sun dried tomato, cranberry chicken, and the spicy salmon. The salmon was way too fishy for my liking so I didn't finish it. I also got the blueberry scone. The total came out to about $50 per person. I was a bit disappointed because the waiter got my tea order wrong - I ordered the signature black, but they gave me a rose tea. If it's your birthday and you tell them, they will give you flowers and a free slice of cake! I found metered parking right across the street, which was super convenient. They also have a few paid parking structures nearby. There's 2 gender neutral restrooms, which is not that many so there's always a line. read more

I really enjoyed this tea room, and the choices they offer for all their sets are good and plentiful everyone can find something they like. I got the Garden Tea set but also asked for a blueberry scone since which was nice and not dry. for tea I got the black currant tea and that was very good, my sister had the lavender early grey and I really enjoyed that one as well. It is very loud in here though so I can see why that's something people mention in their reviews. I feel tea places don't need to be charging such a high price for their trays but it is what it is in this day and age. read more

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I was here as a co-host of a baby shower and it was an excellent venue for the event. It seems to be the go-to spot for baby and bridal showers and for good reason! It is such a cute little place. We had unlimited tea and sandwiches, and they kept refilling the snacks and even gave us boxes for all the leftovers. The service was so nice and they let us set up an hour beforehand. Everyone had a blast! The only minus is that they schedule a lot of overlapping parties, and there is just a fake hedge between them so it can get very loud. But for the price you really can't beat hosting an event here. read more

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

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What a nice experience! I know tea spots can get pricey but this spot was decently priced for the food, ambiance and service. They did such a nice job for Christmas decorations. My friends and I felt so welcomed and cozy. They have a good selection of the tea however, we noticed one of them was a little watered down but there's sugar cubes and Splenda available on the table as well as whole milk. We did the tea for two which comes with 16 sandwiches of 4 different choices which filled the three of us up. Our waiter Zach was patient and nice enough to provide us some recommendations. Only thing was the parking so if you have reservations make sure to arrive early to find street parking or a public parking lot. It can be a hassle. But I look forward to coming back! read more

Tea Rose Garden - Beautiful ambiance especially for the holidays - Tea Rooms Near Me - Pasadena, California

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! read more

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

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We were here for a meet up. I had such an amazing time. This place is so cute, everywhere you look there is something captivating. I ordered the Tea Rose Garden tray, check it out so cute. It came with 6 tea sandwiches, a scone, fruit , salad, tea, time bites for $40, all worth it. Decor and service were just great. If you go with a big group, make sure to take cash or put it on one card, it will avoid the waiting time. Check it out and cheers! read more

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Awesome tea party experience. Came here for a friend's birthday party and I must say the service and food were top notch. The servers were very attentive and nice. Loved the variety of tea sandwiches especially their sun dried tomato. All their scones were scrumptious as well as their other pastries. Only downside is that it does get a little noisy during the weekends when there are multiple parties going on at the same time. Parking is available at the near by parking structures and if you are lucky, you might be able to find street parking. read more

I love tea parties and have been to various places. I've been here twice now with my mom and sister. Both times I called them directly to make a reservation. We park in the parking structure on the south side Union St (one way street going west) and just walk across the street. The interior is cute with a piano inside and they have lights and decorations everywhere, teapots and other things for sale inside. Both times the three of us have ordered their Tea Rose Afternoon Tray (Tea Sandwiches, Salad, Scone, Small Desserts, and Tea Pot). The second time we had our niece with us and we got her the Children's Afternoon Tea. Instead of picking one of their Children's Tea Sandwiches (Peanut Butter & Jelly, Raspberry & Cream Cheese or Strawberry Nutella), she wanted a ham & cheese, but they charged extra for that. It was just past Christmas time and they still had all their Christmas décor up at the time. She got a hot chocolate as her beverage. The total we paid for my 4 year old niece ended up being the same as the adult price. One of the negatives about this place is how small their tables are. Both times, they've put us at a small square table and there is hardly any room for all the plates, tea pots, and trays. Customer service is friendly, but very slow when we needed to ask for things like extra napkin or wanted to order another salad, or wanted the bill. The food itself is okay. My husband wanted to join the fun so I've taken him to Afternoon Tea twice at another establishment closer to our house. Wow it just blew this place out of the water, the food, the soup, the desserts (which is made in-house). So overall, would I come here again? Maybe.... Pasadena is where our mom lives and it's in the middle between where my sister and I live. However, we've had much better experiences at other places. Jan 2024 - Party of 4 (3 adults and 1 child) total was $178.61 April 2023 - Party of 3 total was $132.30 read more

This tea house is great. They have a large selection of teas, tea sandwiches, scones, deserts, and more. My siblings and I took my mom here to celebrate Mother's Day! The only critic is that it's very loud at times and busy. We went from 1-3 and by 2:30 it was getting less noisy due to the amount of people inside lowering. The servers and very busy and can't always check on your table a lot but they are super friendly and knowledgeable! I would recommend this tea house to anyone in the area. read more

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