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    Tea Time

    3.9 (531 reviews)
    Open • 10:30 am - 4:30 pm

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    TEA TIME ATMOSPHERE

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    Classy
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    High tea! Excited to return and try the Queen's High Tea to feel extra spiffy
    Ashley K.

    Absolutely loved this place and am already excited to return. Wonderfully friendly and accommodating service and so nice to have a leisurely afternoon, eating treats and sipping tea. A friend and I had never had high tea and this gave us a great first experience! We sat outside and enjoyed the people watching. Inside is cozy and a little retro, decorated with beautiful tea sets. The teas were all brewed so well and paired beautifully with the courses of foods. All the treats were delicious and prepared so well. Highly recommend. Making a reservation was easy over the phone and service was super friendly. Will be back!

    Iris H.

    10/10 experience! My friend took me out for my birthday celebration and planned to do at this spot. It's such a dainty tea room with beautiful tea sets. The owner and the server are both so friendly/ sweet. We tried the regular High Tea and the portion is perfect for us(we were so full by the end!). Since it was for my birthday, they also give us complimentary squash soup and a birthday cake desert w/tea spoon set. So cute! I definitely will come back again.

    Cinnamon Scones
    Arcelia G.

    A friend organized a lunch "Tea Time" to celebrate her birthday early with the work ladies. In order to save time, she had us look at the menu before and she pre-ordered our choices. There was 7 of us and 4 of us pre-ordered and the rest ordered when they arrived. Weird that those that ordered there got their food earlier than us. Patience is key here....we didn't get the food until 50 minutes after we have arrived. Unfortunately, most of us had to leave to return back to work so we just had a short time to enjoy our sandwiches and our scones. I got the cinnamon scone and one each of the following sandwiches: cucumber/cream cheese, chicken salad and avocado/hummus. There was also some fresh fruit on our tiered tray...the fruit was really fresh. The best part of my meal was the scone.....the flavor was wonderful! I had a great time because I was in great company and this place was definitely an experience. Its cute! We were seated outside, so I didn't see the inside seating area. Our tables had tablecloths, but one of my friends said that she had been there before and also seated outside and the tables were bare. Service was friendly. Loved the fresh rose placed in the middle of the table. Would I come back by myself, probably not, but if asked to come back with friends I wouldn't say no.

    Jasmin S.

    Great time at Tea Time! What a fantastic experience. My two sisters and I were spoiled by this whole experience. Totally blown away and would recommend you to go and experience the Queen High Tea option. The service was amazing with high quality food and teas. I felt like I was a queen and am grateful a place like this exits. The ambience is like stepping into England and enjoying a peaceful time together with my sisters.

    Gluten-free Gluten-Free Plain Scones

    Very cutesy place serving English tea, scones and tea time snacks. Ideal if you want to have a Bridgerton themed outing or just a proper English high tea. Might feel a little madam puddifoot's which may be a feature or a bug, depending on how you view it ;)

    Savories and salad
    Crystal F.

    This place was a lot smaller than I thought it was going to be! My friend and I got the High Tea service. Our server brought out three plates, each with special tea blend leaves on them, just so we could see and select which we liked. It was fun to get a look at the leaves and smell them. They had no problem with my friend selecting a different tea from their (quite large) selection. To start, there were little quiches and spanakopitas that were pretty good. Also a small kale salad, but the dressing was sort of strange and tasted mostly like peanut butter. The sandwiches were fine? One of them had some large pieces of sundried tomato on top that felt awkward to eat. Overall, this place has a cute, relaxed atmosphere. The service was very friendly and the tea was fantastic but I would skip the food next time.

    Sivasa L.

    This place holds a special place in my wife and my heart. We came here while we were dating during the height of the pandemic and enjoyed our first time here outdoors. We came back in in 2023, a few months before I would propose to my ex-fiance (now my wife hahaha), and our recent visit, we came to Tea Time as a married couple. Entering the restaurant, you are automatically greeted with a warm, and comfortable environment. There is limited seating reserved for parties way ahead of time. My wife and I were fortunate to have been placed at our same table near the fire place where we enjoyed great conversation, an AMAZING meal, and the pairing of the tea?! Next to time with my wife, the highlight of my visit this time around was enjoying High Tea! Our meals were paired with tea. For me, I enjoy a certain tea with any and all my meals and snacks. However, Tim's knowledge of flavors and textures allowed for my wife and I to enjoy amazing tasting tea with an amazing tasting high tea meal. It's crazy to think that these servings seem smaller compared to what you might receive at any other restaurant, but we both walked away full but not stuffed. It was a GREAT feeling. What also made our experience great is being able to talk with Tim, sharing our story with him and the significance of his establishment to our relationship and enjoying every piece of the experience of his restaurant. By the way, if you ever get a chance to have his seasonal pumpkin soup - do yourself a favor and have a taste. He paired it with a samosa, salad, and another appetizer-like dish and tea and I was almost full with that. It was DELICIOUS. If you are in town looking for something that includes great food and a unique experience, you should consider TEA TIME. The quality of their food and tea is complimented by their service and environment. This is a great spot for a date night out with your special person, a gathering with friends, or for someone looking to read their favorite book outside of their home. Thank you Tim, and everyone over at Tea Time that makes this place a jewel in the Bay Area.

    December pumpkin soup quiche mushroom tart and spinach puff
    Debby C.

    This is an amazing high tea experience. The proprietor clearly understands and loves tea and designs a unique progression for the pairings. The star of the show was this pumpkin soup with strong herbaceous, savory goodness. If you're looking for high tea with quality ingredients and creative touches this is it.

    jam and cream
    Sophie C.

    Came here for a friend's birthday party with a total of 6 people. We were seated outside, which was lovely to enjoy the ambiance. The street is closed off for pedestrians, so it doesn't feel like you're amidst any cars. The set up was lovely and they did a nice job explaining each course and tea. Servers were very friendly and helpful. However, it would have been nice to keep a menu for reference throughout, since they only showed us a print out menu for the first few minutes. The verbally repeated each item when they were delivered, but it was hard to remember. The savory first course was my favorite. The inside is very cute as well, but a bit tighter. It's a fantastic place to dress up for cute tea with your friends! We brought a camera too to capture everything and loved the fresh flowers on our table.

    Lala E.

    My husband surprised me for my birthday and took me here for high tea. The place is small but decorated very nicely. Chairs were comfy. We decided on the Queens High Tea menu which already included specific tea pairings. The owner personally came out to explain each of the items on the menu which we appreciated very much! All three of the recommended teas we had were very good. The menu also included a very small bowl of pumpkin soup which was perfect for the season. The tea sandwiches, pastries and scones were all delicious. Overall, the servings seemed small but it did satisfy our appetites and we even had some leftovers to take home. I truly enjoyed my high tea experience here and can't wait to share this spot with my daughter next time.

    Amy T.

    May Special (aka Queen's Tea) $59.99 Variety 5/5 Portion Sizes 3/5 Value 3/5 Fullness 6/5 Reservation Process 3.5/5 Call or email to make a reservation, they do ask for your credit card to hold the reservation so you can't cancel last minute. I recommend that you choose which tea set you would like to have before reaching out since they will ask. This tea service set is busy with the large variety of items that it came with but portion sizes are tiny. We still felt really full and did not finish all the sweets on top. I did wish that at the price point we were paying that we had more control over what we received at less variety but bigger portion sizes. The sandwiches are tinier than any hors d'œuvres you have ever seen. Honorable mention items: guava sencha tea, tomato soup (a bit too tart), egg roll, cinnamon scone, smoked salmon cream cheese sandwich, shrimp avocado sandwich, chicken walnut salad sandwich Notably bad items: the whole top tier With this said, we are definitely open to coming back but won't splurge again on the top priced set.

    Assorted fruits and cheese, mini desserts, and set of 3 sandwiches with assam blend tea.
    Jenny H.

    I have been wanting to do tea time and had the most fun time with my friend, and spent 2 hours there! I was happy to be able to get to go cups to pack the tea we couldn't finish. Food - My favorite mini sandwiches in order: salmon cream cheese, chicken apple walnut, cucumber cheese, and turkey-cranberry. - My favorite tea in order: Strawberry green tea, assam blend, and rooibos pure (the flavor reminds me of the Chinese herbal grass jelly drink). - The scone was tasty with the clotted cream with lemon curd jam. - I was already so full and couldn't even eat any fruits and desserts. Service - Everyone was so welcoming, attentive, and kind. With every dish and drink that came out came with a explanation and suggestion with which tea goes with which dish. Ambiance - Cute table settings indoors with many tea set and tea options to look at. I was amazed how many tea options they had!

    Sandwiches & scones
    Avivi W.

    I really enjoyed the food & service here! The food was actually very good for afternoon tea, especially the variety of sandwiches and the vast variety of teas! However, the only thing I hope they could improve on a bit is the environment- there is limited seating outside and they only allow the "high tea" users to sit outside- which is around $60 per person. It would be nice if they allowed other menu users to use the outside dining space too!

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    Ask the Community - Tea Time

    Do you have vegan options?

    Yes, they have the option to make your entire afternoon tea service vegan. They can also do vegetarian and gluten free.

    Do they sell tea bags?

    Hi Nancy, You can buy loose leaf tea online or in the store. We do have tea accessories such as tea bag filters, teapots, stainless steel filters, etc..

    Can I bring my own tin to purchase loose leaf tea?

    Yes, you can.

    Will we need a reservation for high tea?

    No. It isn't that busy in the afternoon.

    Do they offer outdoor seating? Thanks.

    Yes we do. Please call our tea room 650-328 2877 to reserve a table.

    Do you offer reservations for bridal shower parties?

    Yes they do.

    Do you have a kids option like most high tea places?

    Yes we have Children menu that includes tea, juice, or milk - sandwiches, cup cake, pizza bites, and ice cream.

    Do you need reservations for an afternoon tea?

    Hi Amanda, Most people do reserve in advance, but we also welcome walk-in; first come first serve principle. In the weekend we recommend our guests to reserve.

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