Rose Tree Cottage
(626) 793-3337
828 E California Blvd
(at Lake Avenue)
Pasadena,
CA
91106
34.1358
-118.1329
Neighborhood: South Pasadena
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 dressed in floral decor, the quiet sun room over looking the garden, the peaceful side porch, or come spring, the lush garden with views of the San Gabriel mountains. Take in the wafting scent of traditional tea while you are served delicate finger sandwiches, fresh-baked scones with real Devonshire cream and preserves, and the homemade Rose Tree Cottage shortbread. The large space also has two private rooms upstairs which occasionally play host to famous guests like Prince Charles and the Duchess of York.
User Reviews
Suzipotts
April 27, 2009
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,
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HighTeajunkie
November 21, 2008
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.
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Anonymous
May 19, 2008
I first went to an amazing baby shower here -- it was so nice -- there is a fountain in the middle and flowers -- cute tables and a beautiful tea service. I've since been back with friends just for tea and to shop in the cute little shop located in the tea room. It is a treat!
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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.
