Tea Rose Garden

Caitlin Abelman 2 months ago

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.

Susie Felix 2 months ago

Under new ownership and it is absolutely just as lovely, if not even more special now! So fun, cozy, quiet, yet vibrating with ladies having a great time! Every item was quite delicious and delightful. I cannot wait to come back again!

Alec L Edited 3 months ago

The service is good and the store has a charming atmosphere. But the quality of the food and the price just doesn’t live up to standards. It’s more expensive than other tea places in the area, but the food quality doesn’t reflect that. I had the English breakfast tea set for reference. For example, they give you a TEA BAG in the teapot, instead of loose tea leaves. That’s pretty disappointing given the cost (if I recall, 7 dollars a pot). I can’t imagine paying 7 dollars for one tea bag. I might as well just buy the loose tea leaves myself for the same cost. The cream is too sweet and not very authentic. It’s way too sugary. The sugar cubes look pre-chewed The fruit they give is bad quality too. They gave 3 grapes, 2 slices of cantaloupe, 3 small blueberries, and half a strawberry. The strawberry was wrinkly and dark. Just really disappointed. Again, to go to a tea place and get an upcharged tea bag in hot water and wrinkly, cheap fruit is pretty disappointing. I’d recommend to go to other places. The atmosphere in the photos makes this look better than the actually food and tea is. Edit: Looking at the reviews (from 7 years ago), it seems others have also mentioned them prov

Megan 4 months ago

I was looking for a last-minute spot in Pasadena and came across Tea Rose Garden. Online it showed no reservations available, but it suggested calling for same-day openings—so I did, and they were incredibly kind and able to accommodate us right away. That alone set the tone for a really positive experience. The space itself is absolutely lovely—very charming, thoughtful, and clearly curated with care. You can tell they put effort into every detail, from the presentation to the overall atmosphere. Service was wonderful throughout—attentive, warm, and welcoming without being overbearing. As for the food, it’s exactly what you’d expect from a traditional tea service: delicate tea sandwiches, fresh fruit, light salads, and sweet treats. Everything was nicely presented and enjoyable, but it leans heavily on the sweeter side. This isn’t really a place for a full, savory meal—it’s more of a light bite and an experience. Overall, it’s a beautiful spot for a relaxing afternoon, catching up with friends, or treating yourself to something a little special. Just come knowing it’s more about the ambiance and indulgence than a hearty meal.

Dr. Lindsey Kucich 7 months ago

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 he