You don’t need a time machine to experience a piece of the past. All you need to do is visit a charming little tea room for some delicious afternoon tea. The English Rose Tea Room & Gifts is a quaint and very popular spot in Pleasanton in Northern California. Visitors come from all over to enjoy authentic loose teas, finger sandwiches, and sweet treats. Here are some things that make this particular tea room so special.
You’ll feel like quite the sophisticated individual.
Anny L./Yelp From the decorations to the presentation to the kitchenware, everything is charming and elegant. You won’t be able to help but feel like a sophisticated lady or gentleman.
You’ll love all the treats here, including the savory.
Adrienne G./Yelp Scones may be one of the most well-known components of afternoon tea, but the savory treats are just as delectable. This corn and cream cheese puff is sure to make you wish you had the recipe for it.
It’s all in the details.
Annie T./Yelp Every piece of decoration feels like it was carefully selected and positioned to add to the charming vintage feel of the tea room. Whether it’s these beautiful garden chairs or the miniature chalkboard, many aspects of this tea room’s decor feel Pinterest-worthy.
The food is almost too pretty to eat.
Anny L./Yelp All the treats on your table are guaranteed to be as much of a treat to the palate as it is to the eyes. Just look at how Instagrammable this photo is!
This tea room is child-friendly.
Anny L./Yelp Younger guests can enjoy this tea room, too, with Princess Penelope’s Fancy Afternoon Tea or Lady Daffodil’s Dainty Tea Party. According to the menu, warm scones and tea sandwiches will be served up alongside a selection of teas or juices.
This pumpkin chocolate chip cake is just one of many dessert choices.
Adrienne G./Yelp Whether you’re a fan of scones, tea sandwiches, or fresh fruit, there’s something on the menu for you. This pumpkin chocolate chip cake does seem especially delicious.
You can even bring home some vintage teapots for yourself.
Cindy C./Yelp Love the vintage feel of the teapots and kitchenware? The gift shop has plenty of tea time goodies and vintage finds that you’ll want to take home with you. They just might help you recreate afternoon tea at home!
There are so many teas to choose from that your head will spin.
Krystin A./Yelp From popular teas like Earl Grey and Hazelnut to unique flavors like Almond Sugar Cookie and Sugar Plum Fairy, the selection of teas at this tea room is truly extensive. You’ll want to try a sip of every single kind.
Visitors and locals alike love The English Rose Tea Room.
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Have you visited The English Rose Tea Room & Gifts? It’s located at 163 Neal St., Pleasanton, CA 94566. We’d love to hear about your experience in our comments!
Anny L./Yelp
From the decorations to the presentation to the kitchenware, everything is charming and elegant. You won’t be able to help but feel like a sophisticated lady or gentleman.
Adrienne G./Yelp
Scones may be one of the most well-known components of afternoon tea, but the savory treats are just as delectable. This corn and cream cheese puff is sure to make you wish you had the recipe for it.
Annie T./Yelp
Every piece of decoration feels like it was carefully selected and positioned to add to the charming vintage feel of the tea room. Whether it’s these beautiful garden chairs or the miniature chalkboard, many aspects of this tea room’s decor feel Pinterest-worthy.
All the treats on your table are guaranteed to be as much of a treat to the palate as it is to the eyes. Just look at how Instagrammable this photo is!
Younger guests can enjoy this tea room, too, with Princess Penelope’s Fancy Afternoon Tea or Lady Daffodil’s Dainty Tea Party. According to the menu, warm scones and tea sandwiches will be served up alongside a selection of teas or juices.
Whether you’re a fan of scones, tea sandwiches, or fresh fruit, there’s something on the menu for you. This pumpkin chocolate chip cake does seem especially delicious.
Cindy C./Yelp
Love the vintage feel of the teapots and kitchenware? The gift shop has plenty of tea time goodies and vintage finds that you’ll want to take home with you. They just might help you recreate afternoon tea at home!
Krystin A./Yelp
From popular teas like Earl Grey and Hazelnut to unique flavors like Almond Sugar Cookie and Sugar Plum Fairy, the selection of teas at this tea room is truly extensive. You’ll want to try a sip of every single kind.
Yelp/Bruce A.
For another fun adventure in NorCal, head to Ukiah – it’s perfect for an autumn day trip.
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