(626) 793-3337
828 E California Blvd
(Lake Avenue)
Pasadena,
CA
91106
34.1358
-118.1329
Neighborhood: South Pasadena
Hours:
Daily 10am-6pm
Price:
$$$
Parking:
Lot; Street
Rose Tree Cottage
What People Are Saying About Rose Tree Cottage
The Editor

Mar Yvette
Citysearch
Though it's no longer located in its former cozy cottage (hence the name), this rose-covered teahouse has maintained its intimate charm. Held in a pillared mansion on a tree-lined street of historic Pasadena, the space has a way of transporting you to a place and time full of romance and whimsy. Upon arriving, you'll be greeted by none other than native Brits (and owners) Edmund and Mary Fry. As you stroll by displays of imported bone china, racks of Barbour outerwear (a favorite of the royal family), as well as shelves of tea books and tempting baked goodies. Take your tea in the sunny parlor…
Below Average Tea House
by Suzipotts
People who think this is the best tea house in LA don't know anything. Firstly you had better like Raspberry Tea as it is the house blend and all that's offered, secondly you need to go with the menu offered for the day if not, tough! Don't be late as you will be yelled at and humiliated in font of other patrons! If you expect more than 1 teapot of tea forget it there are no refills and if you want service maybe you will get some maybe you won't..read the reviews on teamap and you will see the general thoughts. Chipped china, dirty napkins. Don't waste your $$ going here many more much better places in Pasadena,
- Pros: Serve High Tea
- Cons: Expensive, only serve 1 tea and 1 meal selection and DON'T B
Not a Good Tea House
by HighTeajunkie
If you have money to burn I still wouldn't go here.
We were 5 minutes late arriving due to my friend being on crutches and we were yelled out for being late..YES YELLED AT!! 3 of us were seated at a table big enough for 2, we had no choice on the menu, my husband needed to use the restroom and the gentleman butler mumbled something about going before he arrived. They didn't even offer water until we waited 20 minutes. The service is pretentious, when the food came it was nothing special, the sandwiches were dry and the bread tasted stale. Scones looked and tasted like the ones you buy at Starbucks, the waiter (older man and the owner) kept telling us to look at all the "wonderful goodies we have for sale" in general this was a bad experience and we felt absolutely cheated on the price. For those who think this is the best teas house in the world haven't experienced the real deal, including the review by the citymap editor. They must have gone out of their way to impress you because as we were leaving 3 other couples were also complaining.
Don't waste your time or money going here their are so many better places around Pasadena like the Scarlett Tea Room or go out to Woodland Hills in the Valley to the High Tea Cottage.
- Pros: None
- Cons: Rude, unaccomodating, stale food and bad service
Unique, Lovely, and Tasty (Book a week ahead and bring cash--no credit cards accepted!)
by Kristin1164
I have been to tea at a number of places in the LA area, but Rose Tree Cottage is by far the best. Not only is the homemade food (scones and clotted cream and jams, oh my!) to die for, but the atmosphere is so overwhelmingly British that I felt transported back to England. This is the most authentic British tea you will find in Los Angeles.
I did not meet Mary, but Edmund was a complete gentleman, and the rest of the staff were wonderfully accommodating. I think the earlier reviewer might have a better understanding of why booking 11 people might be a problem had she ever been to Rose Tree--it's a tiny place, and 11 would effectively shut them down. I'm sorry that she had a bad experience attempting to make the booking, but I encourage others not to judge this lovely place based on that one experience.
Some things to know: they book up fast. The begin taking regular reservations a week in advance, and I recommend making them. Since they are so good and so small, they seldom have last minute openings. Also, bring cash! More than one guest (including me!) had to trek across the street to the grocery store ATM in order to pay when we learned that they did not accept credit or debit cards. You should also dress nicely--not your Sunday best, but not ripped jeans and a t-shirt, either. This is a very proper English tea, and dressing up a little will make you feel much more at home with everyone else.
Overall, I highly recommend Rose Tree Cottage for small groups (2 or 3 people, ideally) who want a very special experience. I couldn't afford to do it every week (Sunday tea ran us about $35 each), but it's a wonderful treat from time to time.
- Pros: the incredible food, the staff, the ambiance
- Cons: they book up fast and only take cash
The Details on Rose Tree Cottage
Know Before You Go:
Reservations are required and must be made at least one week in advance. It's suggested to call before 10am to make your reservation.
Look Good:
The store's signature tea blends and homemade scones, as well as other unique gifts, are available for shipping across the U.S.
The Extras:
The proprietors, Edmund and Mary Fry, offer custom-travel tours such as a decorative arts tour of London or an adventurous trek to the tea plantations of Kenya.
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