Reviews Lovejoy's Tea Room

4
Michelle Barnes
+4
Wonderful and affordable more savory focused English afternoon tea experience! My friend and I had a reservation for Sunday at 12:45pm. We both opted for the Queens tea which comes with your choice of 2 types of sandwiches, some greens, cabbage salad, a scone, a crumpet, fresh fruit, and one dessert. For teas, we selected the china rose petal and apricot. I preferred the apricot while my friend preferred china rose petal so as far as tea selection I don't think you can go wrong. For our sandwiches, I went with the chicken apple walnut and smoked salmon and cream cheese while my friend opted for the pear and stilton and the smoked salmon and cream cheese. All the sandwiches were delicious! Although their menu mentions Petit fours, they'll actually come by with a larger selection of desserts. It was hard to pick just one but my friend went with a red velvet chocolate truffle and I chose a pink heart shaped Petit four. Good tea overall but definitely targeted towards those who prefer savory over sweets.
5
Monika Gablowski
+5
This place is always a winner. Great place to take mom! Consistent fabulous food and great service that never disappoints. So many amazing tea selections.
5
Janis Lewis
+5
Specifically chose this spot to celebrate my 70th. Have been several times over the years, they never disappoint. Decor, ambience, service and delightful delectables - oh, my 🤗 Brought my fam, including 2 brothers (all 1st time Afternoon Tea folk), and all were impressed as I have consistently been. My 70th Birthday Tea was the crowning glory to 3-days of family mayhem and mischief, we laughed, reminisced and celebrated. The folks at Lovejoy's totally made it happen for me and mine. Down to my special petit four with a candle.
5
Samara
+5
Lovejoy's, it's in the name❣ We have been coming to Lovejoy's since the early 90's, it was a favorite place to bring my grandmother whenever she would come to visit. Just had the loveliest afternoon tea yesterday with a friend for her birthday, her first time, it was perfect!! 👑🍰 I have taken my son when he was younger to celebrate Valentine's day, have hosted baby showers for friends, celebrated various friends pending nuptials over the years, and just the occasional afternoon tea with family, or out of town visitors. Every experience has been outstanding, the staff at Lovejoy's is always more than accomodating, gracious and delightful. The staff at Lovejoy's always goes out of their way to make your time there magical, delicious and festive. My now almost 13 year old son and his friends ask, when can we go back to Lovejoy's?!? As long as Lovejoy's stands, we will be back again and again. ❣❣❣❣
5
Loo Loo
+5
Makes sure you make a reservation for this cool experience. Lots of delicious tea to choose from. Service was a bit slow especially considering the price you pay for tea and tiny food.
4
Claudia Sanchez
+4
It is pretty, food it’s ok, tea is good, but I had the feeling that the manager was rushing me and my party to leave.
5
Michael Wu PhD
+5
This is a lovely tea room with great selection of tea and snacks. They have great tea sets but you have to make sure you make reservation for it. They also provide many hats which you can wear during your visit so you feel like kings and queens and royalties while enjoying your high tea. So even though it is not the most fancy and luxury place, it sure makes you feel luxurious with the price you spent. They are very affordable.
5
Athena Rose
+5
I had the best birthday party here with my family and friends. The staff were so friendly and sweet, they even gave me extra sweets ☺️ The interior is so beautiful and well decorated, you can tell there is a lot of love put into this place. It felt like I was in England again. Definitely would love to visit again. I 100% recommend this place for any gathering <3
4
M W
+4
Make sure you get a reservation, especially if you plan to come during the weekend as it's usually packed and often fully booked. Lovely kitschy retro atmosphere with very cute decor and cozy seating. The Queen's Tea was more food than I was expecting and my friend and I were both full afterwards. Service was lovely and the menu is straightforward. It's a nice treat for a cute lunch outing and special occasion. Lovejoy's Attic is right across the street if you arrive a bit early for your reservation and want to browse. You can try tea in the tea room and then purchase it in the Tea Cellar at Lovejoy's Attic. The chocolate black tea was alright but the House Blend was lovely. Sandwiches were a standout. The roast beef and horseradish was particularly good.
5
Ashley O'Donnell
+5
This place is so charming. I definitely suggest making a reservation. The price and quality of the food are great. The service was good and compared to other places I've had tea this is one of the best. We will be returning again soon.
4
Mimika -
+4
Super lovely Tea House. Nice food and fancy & joyful atmosphere 😃
4
Amy Shepheard
+4
Quirky and fun tea time experience! The food was homemade and fresh, the tea selection was very impressive and the vibe of the outdoor seating and mismatching tea sets was very cute. As a Brit, I would say there are some unconventional/untraditional aspects to the menu but it’s probably still the closest thing you’ll get to a proper afternoon tea in the Bay Area, and we really enjoyed it overall.
5
Molly McCaughey
+5
I love lovejoys. They have everything you could want in a tea house. The food, the decor, the tea (obviously) spot on. Even the bathroom is awesome! Across the street they have a little shop where they have English related items & an extensive tea selection.
5
Vanessa Palencia
+5
Oh my goodness gracious. I wish I would have known about this place sooner!! And all the raving reviews about their scones and crumpets?? TRUE!! They are the most delicious things I've ever tasted in my entire life!! And I'm usually not a fan!! My fiancee and I came here for my birthday and shared the Queen's tea, but added another scone and crumpet for the two of us and we were pretty full (just for reference). I am literally counting down the hours to come back because I cannot get enough of everything!! The food, the wonderful staff, all the pretty things!!😍😍
5
Mira Kim
+5
Got the cream tea set. The scones were amazing with the jam and Devon cream. My sister got her own set too. Decor very cute and eclectic. Love the layered trays they use. The tea itself is nice, but the tea leaves are just left in the pot, so by the bottom half, the leaves make the rest of the tea really bitter. Would be nice if they had it so you could remove the tea leaves from the pot when you desired, so I could enjoy the whole pot.
5
Amor17
+5
I've been to many tea houses but none has ever taken Lovejoy's place as my favorite. I have been coming here with friends and family for years now and I don't think I've ever been disappointed. It's fun, charming, and quirky. The tea, sandwiches, and petit fours are delicious. They have plenty of options and even have a kid's menu, which my nieces love. Reservations are a must during the weekend as they are always busy with baby and bridal showers. Even the weekdays can get busy depending on the time of year. There's only street parking so would highly recommend public transportation or carpooling.
5
yvette hills
+5
I’ve been here too many times to count but it’s always a lovely experience! Definitely my favorite place for high tea - with highlights being their delicious sandwiches, scone, petit fours and of course the tea! Just took my daughter for the first time for her 9th birthday and she absolutely loved it!
5
Celeste Stephens
+5
Wow, LoveJoy Tea really knows how to throw a fancy pants tea party! I recently had the pleasure of indulging in their Queen's Tea and let me tell you, it was a royal treat. Not only was the tea selection charming, but the food was absolutely scrumptious. I'm talking dainty sandwiches and delectable desserts galore. But the real standout was the atmosphere. The staff was so friendly and accommodating, it really added to the overall experience. I left feeling pampered and rejuvenated. If you're in the mood for a spot of tea and some lighthearted fun, I highly recommend LoveJoy Tea. It's a charming spot that's not to be missed.
5
Peter M
+5
A delightful spot. I came for the tea but stayed for the scones. They were scrumptious as our neighbors across the pond would say. Service was great and everyone was very kind. Don't hesitate to generously cover your scone in cream and preserves.