With a city as enchanting as San Francisco, it can be easy to feel like you’re in a wonderfully majestic and royal kingdom. Especially with these best high tea shops that we have rounded up, you can truly fulfill your classy moment by stopping by at any of these for a delightful afternoon resplendent with posh tea and scrumptious accompanying snacks.
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1746 Post St / Website
This pretty-in-pink cafe will definitely have you feeling like a princess or prince, complete with a personalized crown for special events. You will truly enjoy their pastel shop not only for their charming service, but also for their various packages, unicorn cakes, and top-notch beverages, all located within Japantown or Marin County’s Ross.
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1351 Church St / Website
Ever wanted to fulfill an Alice In Wonderland-type experience? Well this eclectic place takes the aesthetic and fancies it up to the next glamorous level, complete with lavishly antique furniture and cozy atmosphere. Enjoy their Queen’s Tea special with bottomless tea, crumpets, salad, exquisite petit fours, and more at this Church staple, perhaps with an equally vintage-chic outfit to match!
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75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr / Website
Of course, you cannot mention quality teas without including this famously authentic garden within Golden Gate Park. While their tea cafe may be small, they provide a large and traditional servings of green tea or matcha paired with cultural bites of edamame, dorayaki or red bean pancake, and rice crackers called arare. You will be fully immersed in not only a centuries-long traditional ceremony, but also in an educational and highly-esteemed experience.
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150 Stockton St Level Four / Website
This grand ballroom gracefully overlooking Union Square is the perfect afternoon stop amidst your high-fashion shopping. Enjoy Neiman Marcus’s ravishing $45 tea service from Thursday through Sunday complete with rich pastries, filling sandwiches, and their notoriously light popovers with creamy strawberry butter.
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950 Mason St / Website
As one of San Francisco’ most high-end hotels, you can guarantee that the Fairmont’s ritzy Laurel Court will deliver on an equally irresistible tea experience. If you have a sweet tooth, their macarons, chocolates, petit fours, scones, and more will be more than satisfying, especially when washed down with their luxurious tea offerings all served on their finest China.
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1100 Market Street / Website
As another hotel selection, this opulent resort differs with its many dining options, including the rooftop at Charmaine’s. While they only offer their high tea on the weekends, it is just as jam-packed with the fanciest delights and teas (as well as champagne if desired), perfect for a post-Opera House treat within Civic Center.
See also: All The Coziest And Most Delightful Coffee Shops In San Francisco For a Rainy Day
Also as a bonus, we just couldn’t leave out these South Bay options in the Peninsula! Whether you happen to be in the area or are planning to take a trip down, these two venues are must-visits for any occasion.
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542 Ramona St / Website
Located just off of the vibrant University Avenue near Stanford University, this tea room offers many different packages with a wide mix-and-match menu of sandwiches and other snacks. This cute and cozy cafe is also perfect for children, and we recommend having your fancy moment al fresco on their front patio.
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86 Cañada Rd / Website
This 654-acre estate is the absolute perfect picturesque backdrop for your tea escape. Feel immersed in the history and grandeur of this ravishing garden and mansion, all while filling up on their Quail's Nest Cafe’s scones with clotted cream and tart cherry jam, chocolate cake, lemon meringue tart, and more.
See also: Dress To The Nines For Exquisite Afternoon Tea Aboard This Elegant Wine Train's New Service
Photography by: Sebastian Coman Photography/Unsplash
With a city as enchanting as San Francisco, it can be easy to feel like you’re in a wonderfully majestic and royal kingdom. Especially with these best high tea shops that we have rounded up, you can truly fulfill your classy moment by stopping by at any of these for a delightful afternoon resplendent with posh tea and scrumptious accompanying snacks.
See also: Have A Delightfully Bubbly Treat With These Best Boba Shops In San Francisco
View this post on Instagram
1746 Post St / Website
This pretty-in-pink cafe will definitely have you feeling like a princess or prince, complete with a personalized crown for special events. You will truly enjoy their pastel shop not only for their charming service, but also for their various packages, unicorn cakes, and top-notch beverages, all located within Japantown or Marin County’s Ross.
View this post on Instagram
1351 Church St / Website
Ever wanted to fulfill an Alice In Wonderland-type experience? Well this eclectic place takes the aesthetic and fancies it up to the next glamorous level, complete with lavishly antique furniture and cozy atmosphere. Enjoy their Queen’s Tea special with bottomless tea, crumpets, salad, exquisite petit fours, and more at this Church staple, perhaps with an equally vintage-chic outfit to match!
See also: Find Your Next Groovy Vintage Haul At These Best Haight Ashbury Thrift Boutiques
View this post on Instagram
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr / Website
Of course, you cannot mention quality teas without including this famously authentic garden within Golden Gate Park. While their tea cafe may be small, they provide a large and traditional servings of green tea or matcha paired with cultural bites of edamame, dorayaki or red bean pancake, and rice crackers called arare. You will be fully immersed in not only a centuries-long traditional ceremony, but also in an educational and highly-esteemed experience.
View this post on Instagram
150 Stockton St Level Four / Website
This grand ballroom gracefully overlooking Union Square is the perfect afternoon stop amidst your high-fashion shopping. Enjoy Neiman Marcus’s ravishing $45 tea service from Thursday through Sunday complete with rich pastries, filling sandwiches, and their notoriously light popovers with creamy strawberry butter.
View this post on Instagram
950 Mason St / Website
As one of San Francisco’ most high-end hotels, you can guarantee that the Fairmont’s ritzy Laurel Court will deliver on an equally irresistible tea experience. If you have a sweet tooth, their macarons, chocolates, petit fours, scones, and more will be more than satisfying, especially when washed down with their luxurious tea offerings all served on their finest China.
View this post on Instagram
1100 Market Street / Website
As another hotel selection, this opulent resort differs with its many dining options, including the rooftop at Charmaine’s. While they only offer their high tea on the weekends, it is just as jam-packed with the fanciest delights and teas (as well as champagne if desired), perfect for a post-Opera House treat within Civic Center.
See also: All The Coziest And Most Delightful Coffee Shops In San Francisco For a Rainy Day
Also as a bonus, we just couldn’t leave out these South Bay options in the Peninsula! Whether you happen to be in the area or are planning to take a trip down, these two venues are must-visits for any occasion.
View this post on Instagram
542 Ramona St / Website
Located just off of the vibrant University Avenue near Stanford University, this tea room offers many different packages with a wide mix-and-match menu of sandwiches and other snacks. This cute and cozy cafe is also perfect for children, and we recommend having your fancy moment al fresco on their front patio.
View this post on Instagram
86 Cañada Rd / Website
This 654-acre estate is the absolute perfect picturesque backdrop for your tea escape. Feel immersed in the history and grandeur of this ravishing garden and mansion, all while filling up on their Quail's Nest Cafe’s scones with clotted cream and tart cherry jam, chocolate cake, lemon meringue tart, and more.
See also: Dress To The Nines For Exquisite Afternoon Tea Aboard This Elegant Wine Train's New Service
Photography by: Sebastian Coman Photography/Unsplash
