The Royal Tea Garden

Ashleigh Nay

I’ve been here several of times and been meaning to write a review. This place should be 5 stars. From the food, ambiance, and service! My server Sam and Maddy were beyond amazing! Gabby the owner is so welcoming as well. For the price you truly get value. Everything is baked freshly daily and it truly shows. Most other tea houses I’ve been too you can tell they just use frozen foods but over here you can truly see the quality. I highly reccomend and just make sure to get there a little bit earlier to make sure you find parking. Also, note when you make a reservation they will take a deposit but it will be deducted from the total!

Trevor Copeland

I love bringing my wife and daughter here! You really do feel like royalty from the moment you walk in. Great service, large variety of tea, great food! I love their cheesecake, house made pietie fours, and their beef Wellington was soooo good!! It’s such a great date spot and or family outing. Highly recommend.

Ria Harris

We booked a reservation for my bachelorette party and it was spectacular. Food was so great, tea selection was huge! I will definitely be returning to the spot. 🩷🩷

I had my bridal shower here and it was truly amazing! All my guests were raving about what a great time they had. The owner gabby was so accommodating and the staff was so helpful! The food was beyond exceptional. Everything is made from scratch nothing is frozen and must I add you get so much food! The ambiance is perfect for pictures! If you’re celebrating anything I highly recommend this place! They made everything so easy for us!

Such a Sweet and Special Experience! I can’t say enough good things about The Royal Tea Garden in Pleasanton! Everything from the decor to the service to the food was top-tier. Gabby, the owner, was so warm and kind — you can really tell she puts her heart into this place. The food was fresh and absolutely delicious. My personal favorites were the cucumber sandwich (classic and so refreshing) and the filet mignon beef Wellington — seriously, melt-in-your-mouth good. The tea selection is amazing too. I loved the Lavender Lace for something calming and floral, and the Persian Royal Tea had such a beautiful, rich flavor. I’ve never had teas like those anywhere else! Perfect spot for a special treat, whether you’re with friends, family, or just having some “me time.” I already can’t wait to go back.

I took my daughter here for her birthday and she truly felt like a princess! From the moment she walked in it so magical. Even as a guy, I was beyond impressed with their food. Filet Mignon bites, shrimps, quiche were all so delicious. It's truly a local gem. Perfect for family outings. I highly recommend.

Great spot! Their tea service is really nice and the food is quite tasty. I would definitely recommend for a fun mother/daughter bonding event, girls day or just a unique weekend afternoon. :) Reservations are required, though, and the place is very small and popular so plan ahead if you want your preferred time/day. Looking forward to returning in the future!

Absolutely loved this place. It’s small but very cute and inviting. Service was excellent. Price is a little more than others in the Bay Area but definitely worth the price. The food was delicious. I especially loved the crab cake and Beef Wellington bite. They are made in house and you can tell…quality is top notch. The list of teas is very long. They even had a sample to try before the meal arrived. I was shocked how much I loved the blueberry tea. I decided to take some home. The only negative part is the lack of parking in the area. So make sure you allow at least 10 mins to find a parking spot. I will definitely be going back!!!!

I brought my mom here for mothers day and it was quite the experience. I never had done high tea before but my mom goes all the time and she says this is the best one shes ever been to. She travels all around the world so she has high standards when it comes to high tea. She says this place is even better than london! We highly recomend.

Madhu Singh

Such a quaint and magical place!Perfect for a perfect celebration!Great assortment of teas and an equally lovely selection of treats!!My girls and I really enjoyed our time there!Great customer service in a magical setting as well!!

Hailey Masterson

Such a Sweet and Special Experience! I can’t say enough good things about The Royal Tea Garden in Pleasanton! Everything from the decor to the service to the food was top-tier. Gabby, the owner, was so warm and kind — you can really tell she puts her heart into this place. The food was fresh and absolutely delicious. My personal favorites were the cucumber sandwich (classic and so refreshing) and the filet mignon beef Wellington — seriously, melt-in-your-mouth good. The tea selection is amazing too. I loved the Lavender Lace for something calming and floral, and the Persian Royal Tea had such a beautiful, rich flavor. I’ve never had teas like those anywhere else! Perfect spot for a special treat, whether you’re with friends, family, or just having some “me time.” I already can’t wait to go back.

Yuni Caballero

I brought my mom here for mothers day and it was quite the experience. I never had done high tea before but my mom goes all the time and she says this is the best one shes ever been to. She travels all around the world so she has high standards when it comes to high tea. She says this place is even better than london! We highly recomend.

Tara Maravillas

I had my bridal shower here and it was truly amazing! All my guests were raving about what a great time they had. The owner gabby was so accommodating and the staff was so helpful! The food was beyond exceptional. Everything is made from scratch nothing is frozen and must I add you get so much food! The ambiance is perfect for pictures! If you’re celebrating anything I highly recommend this place! They made everything so easy for us!

K K

I took my daughter here for her birthday and she truly felt like a princess! From the moment she walked in it so magical. Even as a guy, I was beyond impressed with their food. Filet Mignon bites, shrimps, quiche were all so delicious. It's truly a local gem. Perfect for family outings. I highly recommend.

Jessica A

Great spot! Their tea service is really nice and the food is quite tasty. I would definitely recommend for a fun mother/daughter bonding event, girls day or just a unique weekend afternoon. :) Reservations are required, though, and the place is very small and popular so plan ahead if you want your preferred time/day. Looking forward to returning in the future!

debra holzhausen

Absolutely loved this place. It’s small but very cute and inviting. Service was excellent. Price is a little more than others in the Bay Area but definitely worth the price. The food was delicious. I especially loved the crab cake and Beef Wellington bite. They are made in house and you can tell…quality is top notch. The list of teas is very long. They even had a sample to try before the meal arrived. I was shocked how much I loved the blueberry tea. I decided to take some home. The only negative part is the lack of parking in the area. So make sure you allow at least 10 mins to find a parking spot. I will definitely be going back!!!!

This place is very frilly and pink, from the cute teal windows and flowerpots outside to the bird 🐦 sink in the bathroom. We had a bridal shower here and they were very accommodating, even let us stay a bit longer. They have a long list of teas and you can switch out the flavors each time. We had many teapots but they were so on top of things that it felt like we tried all the ones we wanted. I will say that the teas tasted a bit artificial and candy-like and I didn’t enjoy most of the food. However, for the price, it was very acceptable. I would come visit again to see what new delights they have in store. Keep in mind the sales tax in Pleasanton is pleasant 👌Also, the service was good and the whole place was decked out with cute details. It was like a pretty pink parlor of a certain Professor Umbridge.

Had a wonderful reunion here with an old friend. We had never been to this tea house. We went on a Saturday during the first seating 11:00 AM. Parking was tricky because its very crowded on a Saturday because of the Farmers Market that occurs until 2:00 PM. You do not want to be late because tea is served promptly during your scheduled reservation. The service is pretty quick and the atmosphere lovely. We ordered the "Royal Dream" at $60 per person there was more than enough. If you order the warm sandwiches you do not want to dally! The Beef Wellington was cold by the time we got to that sandwich. The Crab sandwiches were substituted with Tuna and the prawns, is actually one prawn with cocktail sauce. I believe compared to other up scale teas in the Bay Area, this particular menu item may be on the pricey side for some. Pros: Great Service and atmosphere with a good selection of teas, spacious room with outdoor option Cons: The seating is for one hour and they have to clean the tables for the next time slot of reservations so service tends to be quick; parking is tricky on busy days

Cute local high tea shop. Food was average but service was good and attentive. They also have huge variety of tea selections.

Ally L

This place is very frilly and pink, from the cute teal windows and flowerpots outside to the bird 🐦 sink in the bathroom. We had a bridal shower here and they were very accommodating, even let us stay a bit longer. They have a long list of teas and you can switch out the flavors each time. We had many teapots but they were so on top of things that it felt like we tried all the ones we wanted. I will say that the teas tasted a bit artificial and candy-like and I didn’t enjoy most of the food. However, for the price, it was very acceptable. I would come visit again to see what new delights they have in store. Keep in mind the sales tax in Pleasanton is pleasant 👌Also, the service was good and the whole place was decked out with cute details. It was like a pretty pink parlor of a certain Professor Umbridge.

Christine Donato-Eng

Had a wonderful reunion here with an old friend. We had never been to this tea house. We went on a Saturday during the first seating 11:00 AM. Parking was tricky because its very crowded on a Saturday because of the Farmers Market that occurs until 2:00 PM. You do not want to be late because tea is served promptly during your scheduled reservation. The service is pretty quick and the atmosphere lovely. We ordered the "Royal Dream" at $60 per person there was more than enough. If you order the warm sandwiches you do not want to dally! The Beef Wellington was cold by the time we got to that sandwich. The Crab sandwiches were substituted with Tuna and the prawns, is actually one prawn with cocktail sauce. I believe compared to other up scale teas in the Bay Area, this particular menu item may be on the pricey side for some. Pros: Great Service and atmosphere with a good selection of teas, spacious room with outdoor option Cons: The seating is for one hour and they have to clean the tables for the next time slot of reservations so service tends to be quick; parking is tricky on busy days

Helene

Cute local high tea shop. Food was average but service was good and attentive. They also have huge variety of tea selections.

Overall I was not very impressed with our dining experience here. I used to run a tea shop like this one and our high tea was $30 compared to $60 at the RoyalTEA garden. We provided a much higher scale experience for half the price. I was not impressed with most of the food, the cake on top was overly sweet and seemed store bought, the atmosphere was too casual for a high tea (wait staff were wearing very casual clothes), the music was all Disney, and compared to the tea house that was here before the quality of the tea, many of the ingredients, and the dishware was lacking. For example the teas were heavily perfumy and overbearing in their flavor—no subtly of notes which to me is a sign of cheap tea. If this experience had been $25 or $30 per person this all would have been fine, but if you are paying $60 a person I expect proper etiquette to be followed with better quality across the dining experience and more refinement over all. If you have never had high tea and don’t have too many expectations or if you are going with children I think the place is great. However if you are used to this tradition and like high quality, I think like me, you’ll be fairly disappointed.

Caitlin Hawley

Overall I was not very impressed with our dining experience here. I used to run a tea shop like this one and our high tea was $30 compared to $60 at the RoyalTEA garden. We provided a much higher scale experience for half the price. I was not impressed with most of the food, the cake on top was overly sweet and seemed store bought, the atmosphere was too casual for a high tea (wait staff were wearing very casual clothes), the music was all Disney, and compared to the tea house that was here before the quality of the tea, many of the ingredients, and the dishware was lacking. For example the teas were heavily perfumy and overbearing in their flavor—no subtly of notes which to me is a sign of cheap tea. If this experience had been $25 or $30 per person this all would have been fine, but if you are paying $60 a person I expect proper etiquette to be followed with better quality across the dining experience and more refinement over all. If you have never had high tea and don’t have too many expectations or if you are going with children I think the place is great. However if you are used to this tradition and like high quality, I think like me, you’ll be fairly disappointed.

My boyfriend took me here for a surprise date and I was so excited because I'm super into tea experiences and have always wanted to try an english one so this was my first time. The location is very small so seating space is tightly packed and table placement was very questionable. Aside from that, the decor and ambience is cute at a glance but as you look around more and look at the details, the place isn't very well put together. I was surprised by the amount of space that was taken up by random displays of toys and knick knacks for sale. I'm glad seating began exactly at the time reserved, they do not let anyone inside until then to allow enough time for set up. Once you're seated they bring out biscuits along with the other pairings. I was weirded out at the fact that they literally just use their hands to grab a biscuit from the container and place it on your plate..no tongs???..For the price point I would expect more attention to detail and consideration when it comes to serving the items. Being handed food onto my plate with their hands felt oddly informal and almost crude and out of place for a "afternoon tea" experience. They ask for your tea order (you're limited to 2 teas at a time but can try as many as you'd like throughout the experience). The plating of the tiered stands was cute. As far as the food goes it wasn't good. At all. The sandwiches are your standard cucumber tea sandwiches, egg salad, and a wrap. The middle tier had beef wellington bites, a fried shrimp, and quiche. All of which were very bland. The beef Wellington was ATROCIOUSLY dry and tough. The shrimp was soggy and cold along with the quiche. The desserts were equally unimpressive and questionable in both texture and flavor. The table next to us compared it to costco or store bought prepackaged desserts. There were surprisingly more group parties than I had expected since the location is very small it's difficult to accommodate groups and have ample space where you're comfortable. This seems more like a date or 2-3 people kind of thing. But even with just 2 of us, it felt very suffocating since there were mostly large groups. The experience was a fun first time but unfortunately I would definitely not recommend this to anyone considering the quality and cost combined. I think there are other nicer options of tea experiences within the same price range.

Juliana Pena

My boyfriend took me here for a surprise date and I was so excited because I'm super into tea experiences and have always wanted to try an english one so this was my first time. The location is very small so seating space is tightly packed and table placement was very questionable. Aside from that, the decor and ambience is cute at a glance but as you look around more and look at the details, the place isn't very well put together. I was surprised by the amount of space that was taken up by random displays of toys and knick knacks for sale. I'm glad seating began exactly at the time reserved, they do not let anyone inside until then to allow enough time for set up. Once you're seated they bring out biscuits along with the other pairings. I was weirded out at the fact that they literally just use their hands to grab a biscuit from the container and place it on your plate..no tongs???..For the price point I would expect more attention to detail and consideration when it comes to serving the items. Being handed food onto my plate with their hands felt oddly informal and almost crude and out of place for a "afternoon tea" experience. They ask for your tea order (you're limited to 2 teas at a time but can try as many as you'd like throughout the experience). The plating of the tiered stands was cute. As far as the food goes it wasn't good. At all. The sandwiches are your standard cucumber tea sandwiches, egg salad, and a wrap. The middle tier had beef wellington bites, a fried shrimp, and quiche. All of which were very bland. The beef Wellington was ATROCIOUSLY dry and tough. The shrimp was soggy and cold along with the quiche. The desserts were equally unimpressive and questionable in both texture and flavor. The table next to us compared it to costco or store bought prepackaged desserts. There were surprisingly more group parties than I had expected since the location is very small it's difficult to accommodate groups and have ample space where you're comfortable. This seems more like a date or 2-3 people kind of thing. But even with just 2 of us, it felt very suffocating since there were mostly large groups. The experience was a fun first time but unfortunately I would definitely not recommend this to anyone considering the quality and cost combined. I think there are other nicer options of tea experiences within the same price range.

So disappointed. When I made my reservation, the women who answered was polite and I was looking forward to going. I made a reservation for 5 and because they take a deposit, I asked what happens if not all 5 can make it? She assured me that wasn't a problem and that I could have less people or more people and they would apply the $50 deposit. I showed up with a party of 3 and the staff proceeded to tell me that I had to pay $75 each for the 2 missing people. They acted like they were doing me a favor by letting me choose if I wanted the 2 extra servings for there or to-go. They explained their policy repeatedly as if that was going to change history. That is not what I was told when I made the reservation. They defended themselves by saying "we are trained to tell people about the policy" and "we will have to throw away the food". Through the conversation it seems I made the reservation with the owner. The owner was not there and they acted like it was my fault that I didn’t know their policy. I SPECIFICALLY ASKED WHEN I MADE THE RESERVATION KNOWING THERE WAS A CHANCE NOT EVERYONE WOULD MAKE IT. Terrible customer service. I hope it was worth the $75, because you lost at least 5 customers and recommendations.

Husband called and was told they would call back to make reservation. Apparently this is how they make reservations. They never called back, he called multiple times and still nothing. They could just say they are completely booked instead of wasting our time. There are tearoom in sf with better customer service and you can book online. Clearly store is not up to times in technology.

Amy

So disappointed. When I made my reservation, the women who answered was polite and I was looking forward to going. I made a reservation for 5 and because they take a deposit, I asked what happens if not all 5 can make it? She assured me that wasn't a problem and that I could have less people or more people and they would apply the $50 deposit. I showed up with a party of 3 and the staff proceeded to tell me that I had to pay $75 each for the 2 missing people. They acted like they were doing me a favor by letting me choose if I wanted the 2 extra servings for there or to-go. They explained their policy repeatedly as if that was going to change history. That is not what I was told when I made the reservation. They defended themselves by saying "we are trained to tell people about the policy" and "we will have to throw away the food". Through the conversation it seems I made the reservation with the owner. The owner was not there and they acted like it was my fault that I didn’t know their policy. I SPECIFICALLY ASKED WHEN I MADE THE RESERVATION KNOWING THERE WAS A CHANCE NOT EVERYONE WOULD MAKE IT. Terrible customer service. I hope it was worth the $75, because you lost at least 5 customers and recommendations.

sara hanma

Husband called and was told they would call back to make reservation. Apparently this is how they make reservations. They never called back, he called multiple times and still nothing. They could just say they are completely booked instead of wasting our time. There are tearoom in sf with better customer service and you can book online. Clearly store is not up to times in technology.