The dense fog and light rain and the compact and winding streets and lanes all give Sanfan a little European style. And this "California's most literary city" is naturally indispensable for high-quality afternoon tea spot. The thin sunlight passed through the clouds in Sanfan City. At this time, it was urgent to sip a cup of Darjeeling black tea and share a snack tower with three or five friends. In all fairness, American desserts may not be comparable to European orthodox English afternoon tea, but the chic environment and high-end service here are also the core points of afternoon tea.
Let's start with the popular English afternoon tea.
The upper classes in Britain in the 1840s were used to eating breakfast and dinner a day. Nobles usually had dinner after 8 pm, so the long time between meals was easy to talk about. Legend has it that a British Duchess named Anna often ordered her maid to prepare a pot of tea, a few slices of toast, butter and butter to take to her room at four or five o'clock in the afternoon. Later developed toEvery afternoon at XNUMX pm, other ladies are invited to drink tea. The fine porcelain tableware is served with pure tea, accompanied by exquisite sandwiches and small cakes, for a relaxing afternoon. It became fashionable in the aristocratic social circle at that time.
At that time, society could not accept women to drink tea in public teahouses, so afternoon tea quickly became a kind of private house. The first hotel to open "afternoon tea" service to ladies in the early 20th century was the Ritz Hotel in London (the predecessor of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel), and turned this elegant afternoon tea culture into an orthodox "English black tea" Culture ”, and spread it all over the world.
It is worth noting that people often misunderstand "afternoon tea" as "high tea". In fact, "evening tea" refers to the dinner of ordinary people from XNUMX to XNUMX pm, and the tea time of XNUMX pm is the afternoon tea custom of nobles. But Americans don't care about these details, anyway, eating happily is king ~
Laurel Court Restaurant and Bar at The Fairmont San Francisco Hotel
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Opened in 1907, the dazzling and magnificent hotel with palace-like interiors is definitely a good place to experience a lady's afternoon tea. There are many tea choices, "Jasmine Butterfly" and "Kyoto Sakura Rose" are very delicious. Snacks include smoked salmon chives cream cheese sandwiches, egg salad radish sandwiches, etc. Of course, freshly baked scones are also required, and they are placed on a three-tier snack rack with Devonshire cream and lemon curd. There are also many desserts, both French macaroons and chocolate mousses. Sandwiches and desserts seem to be filled with three-tier dim sum racks, but the portions are quite large. Girls with small meals may not even have dinner.
Address: 950 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: (415) 772-5260
Crown and Crumpet Tea Stop Cafe
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With the theme of cute pink and white, as well as the ubiquitous pink crown and Cath Kidston rural small flowers, girls' favorite! Afternoon tea includes finger sandwiches, various jams, scones, scones with butter, and more. His handsome male clerk (who wears a small floral apron) recommended a macaron, and it was crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, sweet but not greasy. The name of the tea is also unique: "Alice Drink Me Tea" mixes champagne and sugar, "Peace Queen" is mixed with roses and strawberries, and "Stardust" is paired with silver glitter lozenges, moderate sugar and vanilla.
Address: 1746 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 771-4252
Opening hours: Daily 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Dartealing Lounge
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At a small store, at first glance, you may wonder if you have gone wrong. The interior is very warm, with light blue as the basic decoration, giving people a feeling of home. A whole line of tea is available. There is a fixed afternoon tea set, and you can also choose a few exquisite snacks. There are four types of set meals. The "Dartealing's afternoon tea service for two" set offers the most food, featuring a variety of unique sandwiches, such as chicken curry, tuna flavor, plus eggs and olives. Posing may not be pleasing, but it is not inferior to other appearance association afternoon tea!
Address: 470 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone: (415) 644-0142
Business hours: Wednesday to Sunday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm; closed on Monday and Tuesday
Lovejoy's Tea Room
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The rustic decoration style, exquisite tea set, cute and small snacks make you have to stop at Lovejoy for an afternoon tea. You can freely choose full-bodied sandwiches, scones, pancakes, paired with refreshing and delicious fruit salads, and delicate chocolates that are the favorite of the girls. The cute appearance makes you not eat it. There is also an interesting little detail in their home. The reserved location will have a small sign of "reserved for queens" or "reserved for royalties". It really is the afternoon tea of noble fan!
Address: 1351 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
Time: Wednesday to Sunday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm; closed on Monday and Tuesday
The Rotunda
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lie inNeimen MarcusThe Rotunda restaurant under the dome,The location is excellent, not only is the pleasing painted dome on the top, but it also overlooks the streets of Union Square. Afternoon tea costs about $ 35-50, and 9 types of tea are available.
Location: Neiman Marcus, 150 Stockton St, Level Four, San Francisco, CA 94108
Time: Sunday to Wednesday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm; Thursday to Saturday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Ritz-Carlton Lobby Lounge
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This should be the most impressive afternoon tea.Ritz Carlton can be regarded as the originator of English afternoon tea. This restaurant in Sanfan City only has afternoon tea on the first and third Saturdays of each month.Located at the Ritz Carlton (above the tunnel) next to China Town, the white exterior is very atmospheric. Enter the lobby and walk straight ahead to the lobby for afternoon tea. Although the lobby is not large, it is still warm. It officially starts at 2:00 and the dishes are placed Exquisite, rich refreshments, accompanied by a beautiful harp.The classic hot scones, cucumber sandwiches and other traditional afternoon tea snacks are quite bright, but there are also friends who Tucao yogurt and scones are not satisfactory, and the dessert itself does not exactly match the price.Friends who like traditional afternoon tea go to taste it, remember to locate in advance~
Address: 600 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Time: the first and third Saturday of each month, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
The Garden Court
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Located in Palace Hotel, the first impression is the magnificent lobby. Afternoon tea maintains a very traditional, high-end style. The steaming scone cake is served with exclusive homemade cream and jam, and fresh and sweet strawberries are wrapped in fragrant chocolate. The rich and full-bodied taste can't help it Want to eat more. Saturday's Signature Tea Service is a bit more luxurious, $ 68 / person and includes a variety of desserts and sandwiches, but the tea is ordered separately. It used to have a brunch buffet, but it was cancelled last year and changed to a-la-carte brunch.
Address: 2 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Time: ordinary afternoon tea (no reservation required) Monday to Sunday 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Signature Tea Service – Saturday 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Secret Garden Tea House
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A small shop full of roses. English afternoon tea: salads, sandwiches, desserts, teas and drinks. However, it is said that the sandwich-based three layers use a lot of whole wheat bread, which has a slightly rough texture and a fruit plate. So do n’t expect too much, girls just take photos ~
Address: 721 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122
Time: Tuesday to Sunday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Charles Chocolates
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Although famous for handmade chocolates, this one is not just a chocolate shop, but also a very chic afternoon tea! Different from the traditional afternoon tea that takes the idyllic little fresh wind or the gorgeous route, the wooden tables, wooden plates, and white porcelain tea cups show a simple texture. Charles' afternoon tea is small but exquisite, and you can choose black tea, green tea or signature French hot chocolate.
Address: 535 Florida St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Time: Monday to Sunday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Samovar Tea Lounge
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One of Sanfan's most famous tea houses, whether alone or for friends, come to Samovar Tea Lounge near Yerba Buena Gardens to enjoy the garden view, and a pot of tea is a wonderful afternoon. Samovar's tea selection is quite rich. Chinese-style green tea, oolong tea, puer tea, white tea, black tea, and chrysanthemum tea come hand-in-hand. With a three-tier dim sum shelf, the combination of Chinese and Western is perfect
Yerba Buena Gardens
Address: 730 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 227-9400
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 9 am-8pm
The castro
Address: 498 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
Phone: (415) 626-4700
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 11 am-10pm
The Mission
Address: 411 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 553-6887
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 7 am-7pm
Tips: In the afternoon tea restaurants generally need to be booked in advance, you can request a window seat ~
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