Tea Rose Garden - Pasadena, California

Michelle Barnes

Cute spot for afternoon tea set up well for large groups in Pasadena! We made reservations for 2 on a Sunday at 12pm. When we first walked in we were greeted by a live pianist before being led to our seats. They have a very extensive menu and unlike other tea places I've been to offer tea trays with a certain number of sandwiches, scones, etc. This led to some decision paralysis for me and my friend but we both ended up opting for the tea rose afternoon tea with my selections of the chicken almond, goat cheese and sundried tomato, and turkey and watercress sandwiches, spring petal salad, lemon raspberry scone, tea time bites of lemon curd, creme brulee, and espresso brownie, and signature tea rose green.

The spring petal salad was served first followed by the tea and tea tray. I was not very impressed with their signature green tea. It had almost no flavor even after being steeped (and probably oversteeped) and my friend also mentioned that her pineapple papaya tea didn't have much flavor either. The sandwiches were ok with my favorite being the goat cheese and sundried tomato. The scone was the real highlight of the tea. It was huge and tasted delicious with the clotted cream! The tea time bite desserts were also quite good with my favorite being the creme brulee. Service was great at the beginning of the meal but after our tea tray appeared we didn't see anyone until the end of our tea and had trouble flagging down a waiter for more water.

G N

Elegant little experience from my childhood that I got to relive with my sister. I had a pumpkin tea which was absolutely delicious. They have tasty tea sandwiches as well. Beautiful flower arrangements at each table. Everyone was dressed for the occasion too which was lovely. 🙂

Debbie Fogel

Always a great experience. Been here a few times and it never disappoints. Love they change decorations for the season. Cutrent Halloween theme is lovely!

fwackata

Zero complaints on the food, everything was delicious. Kid friendly, with accompanying children's menu items. A few hiccups with our server, completely forgetting items or having to be reminded a few times. Small complaint with table size for four people. It would be adequate room for two people. There was not enough room for our tea servings, plates, tea pots, etc.

Anthony Estrada

SUCH a great experience. And I was SO suprised how delicious the food was. My daughter and wife LOVED it. Do yourself a favor and give this place a try!!! Oh, and the tea was amazing also.

Nader B

You go there for the ambiance and the atmosphere of the place. There is nothing special about the food. The tea sandwiches is two pieces of toast with a filling divided into 4 smaller portions. The salads are decent and the teas are good. If you get a pot, it can get lukewarm if you leave it for a while.

Cupcake Sunset

I am surprised this place is popular, because it is definitely not what I had expected,
First, this place is pack with people, very noisy, dirty. it's located inside a old building, with old and moldy decorations all around the room, once you enter you can sell old building, food is really not good enough to be charged for 45 dollars, tea pot are all placed randomly on the table, they can't even find matching set to use, it's ridiculous. Service is so lousy. Parking is difficult. I wish I can say one good about this place, but I can't. The experience was poor.

Rosemari Martinez

Walked in and felt instantly welcomed. The inside is darling and cute. The tea is delicious and the snacks are very good. I really enjoyed the blueberry scone! Sean was an amazing host.