Pasadena, just ten minutes north of Los Angeles is host to some of the best tearooms in the United States.
Home to one of the founding tearooms in California, and many award winning tearooms, Pasadena has a wide variety of tea services to offer its visitors.
Chado Tea Room
Tea at Chado is served casual California style, with a dark wood tea bar and a full service menu featuring oversized sandwiches and salads, or simply tea and scones. The tea menu is extensive but don’t hesitate to ask the well-educated staff for suggestions.
- 79 N. Raymond, Pasadena, CA 91103
- 626-431-2832
- Monday-Sunday 11:30am-7pm, afternoon tea served all day.
Rose Garden Tea Room
Nestled in the rose garden at the Huntington Library and Gardens, the Rose Garden Tea Room offers a bottomless basket of mini apple cinnamon scones and a full buffet that includes tea sandwiches, eight choices of cheese, caviar, fruit, salads and assorted pastries.
- Huntington Library and Gardens
- 1151 Oxnard Rd., San Marino, CA 91108
- 626-683-8131
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 12N-4: 30P
- Saturday, Sunday 10:45am-4: 30pm
- Closed on Tuesday
- Summer Hours: (May 29-Sept 2)
- Wednesday-Monday 10:45am-4: 30pm
- General Admission is a separate required cost, paid upon entering the grounds.
- Reservations two weeks in advance.
Langham Huntington Hotel Afternoon Tea
The grandeur of the historic Huntington Hotel combined with the timeless grace of the Langham Hotel’s tradition of afternoon tea creates an indulgence of taste. Edible gold sprinkled on lemon raspberry tarts, caviar topped egg white mousse tea sandwiches and imported tea from china are just a few of the treasures waiting in the relaxing Lobby Lounge.
- Lobby Lounge
- 1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
- 626-585-6218
- Thursday-Sunday 1pm-4pm. Reservations suggested.
- Complimentary valet parking for afternoon tea.
Rose Tree Cottage
The ultimate experience for British Afternoon Tea, The Rose Tree Cottage, established over 30 years ago, is one of the oldest in California. Winner of the 2007 Best Tea in Los Angeles, expect exceptional service provided by a tuxedoed waiter, a specially blended tea and true English scones with Devonshire cream and jam.
- 828 E. California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106
- 626-793-3337
- Afternoon tea served at 1pm, 2:30pm & 4:30pm, Tuesday-Sunday.
- Reservations taken one week in advance.
Scarlet Tea Room
Voted Best Tea Room in Pasadena by Pasadena Weekly, this casually elegant tea house surprises the palette with homemade lemon or lime curd, strawberry jam and a variety of delicate and light scones that are sure to please all.
- 18 W. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91105
- 626-577-0051
- Tuesday-Sunday 11am-4pm, Reservations strongly suggested
Tea Rose Garden
Wrought iron tables, adorned with towers of tea sandwiches, fill the front half of this small flower/tea shop. The smell of roses and gardenias add to the casual garden atmosphere, where the scones are as tasty as the flowers are delicate.
- 28 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105
- 626-578-1144
- Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10:30am-4pm
- Seating is limited to two hours, Reservations strongly advised for weekends.
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