Tea Houses in San Diego (2025)

A British-owned institution reborn from Shakespeare’s Afternoon Tea, this whimsical tearoom pours themed services with house blends and handmade pastries. Spotlighted by Eater San Diego and SDtoday for its Sherlock and Mad Hatter rooms, reservations are essential.

Victorian-inspired china, monthly menus, and warmly run service make this La Mesa favorite a perennial for celebratory teas. Recommended by San Diego Magazine; online reservations and firm cancellation policies are clearly posted on its site.

A refined downtown Escondido salon known for two-hour services and special high-tea dinner theater with local 413 Repertory Theater. Featured by San Diego Magazine and covered by the Escondido Times-Advocate for 2025 productions.

Housed in the 1887 McConaughy House at Heritage County Park, this intimate, reservation-only service feels like stepping into another era. Highlighted by Old Town San Diego and San Diego Magazine; the County confirms it remains open during park improvements.

A serene specialty shop founded by tea obsessives, known for in-house milled matcha and a quiet chawan experience. Covered by Eater San Diego and praised by local writers; currently focused on tastings, retail teas, and education over to-go drinks.

Ocean Beach’s meditative micro–tea house channels Taiwanese and Chinese traditions with gongfu sessions, monthly events, and artisan teaware. A longtime community space run by dedicated keepers, noted by local organizers and tea enthusiasts.

A Navy veteran–owned boutique at Liberty Station offering tea flights, tastings, and a broad selection of loose-leaf teas and gifts. Listed by Liberty Station; beloved by locals for approachable education and seasonal blends.

A craft-forward Kearny Mesa shop using loose-leaf tea, house-made syrup, and real dairy or plant milks—called out by Eater San Diego for elevating boba beyond powders and creamers. Expect rotating tea frescas and clear sweetness controls.

A Little Italy–based purveyor pouring samples and selling thoughtful loose-leaf blends, also active at the Little Italy Mercato. Listed by the market’s official vendor roster; a handy stop before or after browsing the stalls.

A polished, reservation-only service in Black Mountain Ranch with five courses and monthly menus. Frequently recommended by San Diego Magazine; active event calendar on TableAgent confirms ongoing themed teas in 2025.

A mountain-town classic since the 1990s serving four-course teas and seasonal themes. Included by San Diego Magazine and posting 2025 events on its site; make advance reservations before a stroll through historic Julian.