Dartealing Lounge

Amazing afternoon tea experience. All of the food was very tasty. The scone was awesome and lots of different savories. They are very accommodating for vegetarians. The tea selection is wonderful, as well. I highly recommend for any tea lovers!!

I brought my 13 year old granddaughter here for her first proper Tea. We had wonderful service, a vegan meal was prepared for me and a typical meal was made for her. Everything was very tasty. My granddaughter loved the food so much she ate it all in a matter of minutes! She loved the hole experience, an so did I. We recommend this tea room for your future tea event!

Visited 4/28 before a Giants game. This place made the whole street corner smell good as we waited for the doors to open. Their reservation process sounds more complicated than it was. Once I filled out the form on their website, the rest was done via text and my reservation was confirmed within minutes. Service was awesome! It's a prix fixe menu so you just need to tell them the tea that you'd like. I opted to pay an extra $5.25 to have their memories of Saigon blooming tea. It comes in a glass tea pot and opens as it sits in the water. Tea was good but the blooming part (really slow bloom) sounded cooler than it actually was so I'll stick to one of the cheaper teas next time. Warm scones and cream were my favorite part! They don't have a parking lot but metered street parking on Stillman St was super easy to find. It's limited to an hour though. Our tea time visit was an hour and 15 min.

What a fun and endearing place to go, and a must see for anyone visiting the Bay area. I was so impressed by the quality and flavor profiles of the food they served with the yummy teas. There were so many great varieties of teas to choose from to fit the unique experience you want to have. I will definitely come back to this place and bring other people so they can enjoy the experience with me.

Came here with a friend Saturday 1pm. The place was very full. Reservation was recommended but they let us walk-in. (Thank you! Great atmosphere. Service is good. Attentive but not too much. Food is good. Savory bites were somewhat creative. Sweet items were good too. My favorite was the matcha tart. The tea was average though. Overall good for its price. I could see this place perfect for a team building lunch/afternoon tea.

Amazing experience! I'm a big fan of tea like this. I don't live in the SF area so this was my first time here. This is an independent tea house, not a tea in a luxury hotel like I was used to. The quality of the tea and snacks was comparable with the big fancy hotel I usually go to in my area, but at a fraction of the price. There was a huge selection of teas and they give you a lot. The tower in this pic is for 4 people and it was plenty, we even had leftovers. The pots are one per person. It was street parking only and in an area with a sports stadium so keep in mind when making a reservation the area could be crowded due to a game. We did find parking a few blocks away.

Really great value tea set! Under 40$ a person with plenty to eat. Their scones are really delicious, great texture, and the sandwiches are also really good. The space is cute and well-decorated, and the tea tastes great too. Would definitely recommend for a girl’s day out!

I went here for my birthday celebration with my husband and daughter. I already cannot wait to go back. Our reserved table was cozy and the teas were delicious. The chef came out and brought us the sandwiches and desserts and gave us details on all the items she made and added a birthday candle to make it extra special. My favorite tea that I tried was Her Majesty’s Secret Service.

The website, even though it has nice photos is pretty convoluted. This place offers regular sitdown tea, ships tea out and has different types of tea classes and it's all mixed together on the website. It's difficult to understand. I didn't even know what it was going to cost. The shop is decorated in a very eclectic, pleasant and unpretentious way. The service is good and they really pay attention to special requests. Our table had vegetarian and non-vegetarian. The place is clean. The food is well thought out. Lighter vegan options would be good. It was a little heavy, but everything did taste good. Orange cardamom shortbread is definitely a highlight.

Dartealing is our favorite place to have afternoon tea in SF. This is a perfect place for a birthday party or small gathering. The lounge is very cute and exactly what you might expect from an afternoon tea room. The finger sandwiches and scones are delicious. The tea selection is extensive. The quantity and quality of the food and tea is excellent for the price. You can book a reservation on their website, but if you want to have afternoon tea on a whim last minute you can call in the morning and they sometimes are able to squeeze you in.

Busy Mother's Day weekend so longer to get served, reservation for 4 was 1-3:20pm and we got seated quickly but served around 1:40pm. Prefixe menu $49/pp with savory and sweet bites. Was pleasantly surprised by the Asian inspired menu! Savory bites and scone + Mac n cheese kimchi fritter: a fun little bite w this mayo like dollop (8.5/10) + Lemongrass pork sausage roll: most savory bite, yummy pork in a flaky roll (7.8/10) + Mango coconut sticky rice scone: tasted like the filling in Chinese custard bun rather than mango coconut sticky rice and scone was dry (7.5/10) Sandwiches + Potato curry croquette: curry flavor with crunchy bits (6.8/10) + Cucumber gochugaru: refreshing crunchy cucumber w super minimal kick (8.8/10) + Chicken peanut satay: savory curry like flavor (8.5/10) Sweets + Orange cardamom shortbread: okay, denser bite (6.5/10) + Pandan sago tart: light filling, nailed the pandan flavor (7.5/10) + Macarons: good chew but flavors were okay, primarily almond jello like (7/10) Teas + 221B. Baker: chocolate truffle notes, was surprised I enjoyed this so much, reminded me of milk tea (8.5/10) + Cabana Boy: amazing! Fruity flavor reminded me of lychee (9.5/10) + Spring Eternal: most disappointed by this one, had this artificial melon flavor (5/10) Overall, super cute and dainty environment and fun menu with great tea selection but I do prefer traditional plain scones with an assortment of curds and butters

We came here for afternoon tea and had a great time. Nice tea selections and the treats were fresh and tasty. We especially enjoyed the scones, they were fantastic!!! It was beautiful inside, very cozy and like a high-class setup. The teas were flavorful and good for beginners, as there was a lot of flavor. Service was attentive, he refilled out pots a lot. Only minuses were that there was not enough food by any means, we left crazy hungry, and it wasn't good for kids, all the tableware was very fragile.

Went for my daughter's birthday with family for seven of us. Excellent communication with the owner in setting up the reservation and selecting the teas. Tea sandwiches and scones were fantastic and teas exquisite. Service was excellent.

We made a reservation for High Tea for 2 on a Saturday at 130pm. We were seated within 5-10 minutes. Its a tiny place with limited staff but the decor is darling and elegant. There is a price fixe menu per guest $42 which includes a bottomless pot of tea, tea sandwiches, hot savories, scone with jam & cream, sweet tea treats. They were able to accommodate me as a vegetarian which we notified at the time of booking. I was impressed by the extensive tea collection with detailed descriptions, rose raspberry scone, hot savories and my favorite of the tea sandwiches was Cucumber Raddish Gochugaru-- wow!! It was busy but they did a great job explaining the menu and refilling our tea pot. I walked 22 minutes from the Bart station. Would love to come with friends again!

We had reservations for 2 for afternoon tea on a Sunday afternoon. We were promptly seated and had chosen the afternoon tea set ($48 per person). We each got to choose from their wide selection of teas and then got the afternoon tea tower with a delicious assortment of scones, small bites, tea sandwiches, and sweets. The tea sandwiches were amazing (loved the cucumber one) and the teas were so tasty. The atmosphere was very cute and welcoming. A great tea experience!

Great tea selection, monthly menu, quaint atmosphere, excellent service. Came during their Asian inspired month and was blown away by everything! I definitely plan to visit again.

This place is very cute and intimate and they offer a nice tea service that is amendable to small groups of people. The sandwiches are freshly made and they are willing to accommodate various dietary restrictions. The desserts are really good too and they allow you to choose from a variety of teas. While the food and tea are pretty solid, the service is quite slow due to a small number of staff. Overall, it's a good place and worth going, but just make sure to allow enough time for the entire experience.

Dartealing, as the name suggests, is a darling little tea spot tucked under a tiny overpass in San Francisco's Mission District. For reference, this lounge is near Oracle Park. They allow dining in on the weekends; however, they are closed during the weekdays for catering. You can sit on cozy couches and find Victorian-themed floral patterns throughout the place. While the area may seem small, the spacing felt comfortable, allowing for private conversations without other tables overhearing. The chefs made delicious sandwiches and baked goods with popular flavors, such as the mango coconut cream scone. Although the taste was top-notch, some of the items were served cold: the English sausage roll and the scone. The cold English sausage roll was particularly disappointing because it has always been my favorite. That said, the staff offered good service and treated us nicely.

Really cute spot for an afternoon tea session. My girl friends and I booked a Sunday afternoon spot, had to book a few days in advance. The sandwiches were delicious, accompanied by some sweet treats to balance the meal. Each of us got our own tea pot and second servings too. Service was very helpful, they gave us recommendations for tea & also helped swap in some vegetarian items for my friend.

What a beautiful place. We love our setting all fine china. Their antique glass collection is wonderful. My friend was so nice to change seat with me since I sank into this armchair. I would have needed more pillows to prop me upright. Everything was amazing and very personable. It is a set menu. Did you know tea trays, you start bottom up. Who knew? Oh, go wash your hands because everything is finger food, no utensils except for tea spoon get it, teaspoon. Spoon to stir the tea. Tough decision in the tea choice, must have over 40 choices. Woohoo, decaffeinated roobois chai tea. I got the tajmahal, and was sold on the relarelaxing properties . Blueberry was very blueberry. Bridge Over the River Chai had more black tea. Yay, we each got our own teapot. Don't be shy, ask for scream and sugar. Everything was my favorite. There was a pumpkin theme, so go now if pumpkin is your thing. I love the egg salad sandwich, so creamy. Cucumber and turkey were just as good. The tiny dessert with cookie crust and caramel mousse? Was delish. It reminds me some tiny people in the kitchen made tiny desserts. They explained what we got but it goes right through my head. Baked crusty Sausage roll. Cheesecake. Pumpkin short bread cookie, pumpkin scone with jam. If you cannot have dairy, please specify before making reservation. I had a very enjoyable time. Besides a big surprise birthday party, I can hear my table mates just fine. No need to shout. I was late and they didn't hurry else along. Thank you.

This review is for Dartealing's To-Go service. I was having some friends over and thought having afternoon tea at home would be fun. Dartealing has a perfect to-go box called ParTea for 4. Communication with them before pickup was excellent. When I arrived, a very nice gentlemen helped me out to my car with my order. Everything was packaged beautifully, tasted wonderful and there was more than enough food for all of us! Along with the scones, tea sandwiches, and sweets, they included an adorable tea caddy which includes 2 types of tea, rock candy stirrers, cute sugar cubes and cookies. The attention to detail was incredible! I will definitely recommend them to friends and use them again in the future. Thank you Dartealing!

This is a hidden gem. We had a celebration here and the owner was very accommodating. She mixes all of the teas purchased from all over the world. They do have some special sandwiches so look out for the specials when you arrive. They are not open everyday so check on the dayd they are open. They take reservations only to make enough food for the day so everything is freshly made for the day. She does sell most of the teas so they suggest ordering a few pots to try the other teas. The place is in SOMA and the interior is very welcoming. Definitely a hidden gem!

The ambiance was great, every detail in the esthetics was just right, service was great!

My experience at The Dartealing Lounge was phenomenal.I had a prearranged party for 15.The Food,Tea and Service were all Impressive, Exquisite and Lovely.I will be returning!!

If I was walking by this building, I don't think I would even notice that this place existed! It's right under an overpass, a few blocks from the Yerba Buena Center, in a very industrial area. They don't have a lot of outdoor signage, and the sign did have graffiti on it, and we walked by the first time. Thankfully we have GPS and realized our error. This is about a 20 minute walk from Montgomery BART station. I did notice there was a ton of nearby street parking on the weekend - not sure if that's a usual situation. This place is really decorated like a tea shop, full of cute cups in the windows and teapots on shelves. The seating area was nice, it looked like some of the seatings had comfortable couch-like chairs. We were in a larger (6 person) group so were seated at a table. The tea selections were good - for our party of six, we got three choices, and I loved the chai one. I wasn't as crazy about the other one I tried that was a little too sweet. The food was really good and diverse, though they gave us extra of some sandwiches which can be complicated if splitting with a group. I did enjoy everything, and particularly the blueberry scone which was one of the better scones I've had. Service was really good as well, they refilled our tea pots whenever asked. I'd definitely recommend this place and would come back for a real tea experience!

I tried their peach green tea, and it was absolutely delicious! The fruit flavor tasted natural, not artificial like other places. The staff was also really nice and patient with my questions. Can't wait to try other flavors!

So cozy and warm! A great place for delicious bites and tea with friends! The tea service is one of my faves and the teas are addictive!

I was happy to find that this darling tea place survived the pandemic. I had been here around 15 years ago or so and I just recently moved back to San Francisco and had a lovely tea afternoon. A definite must do!

Had such a fun Mother's Day experiences years ago with my family here! First off, it's super cute here as high tea places usually are. Fresh pink roses on the decorative tablecloth, beautiful vintage tea sets, gussied up chairs, tables and walls. Ton of ppl here- we had to wait a bit for our table. We got the proper afternoon tea set with all the fixings: tea, sandwiches, scones, cucumber appetizers, assortment of petit tea sweets. The tower of food was lovely and we enjoyed the different savory and sweet bites with our tea as well as photo shoot- mom loves her pics! Place was so busy that service suffered a smidge but overall it was memorable and a cool spot to celebrate my mom.

Where to start... Arrived 7 mins early and were told to wait for our table to be set. This took nearly 15 minutes while two tables that were already set sat empty the whole time we were in the restaurant. Then we waited 45 mins for our food, which is a set menu. Our server never came by to check on us during this wait. When the food arrived our scones were missing and were told they were still in the oven. After another 20 mins we again asked for our scones and when they finally arrived they were still raw in the middle. The food was mediocre. Our server never checked in with us and finally we had to flag down the host and ask for our check, which took another 15 minutes to appear. You can have better tea experiences at other places, I don't recommend Dartealing Lounge at all.

All I can think about this place is the amazing tea selection they had with unique names. I believe I had a dark tea while my bf had a light tea. We ordered a Three Raven something and a King something tea. Very delicious. The sandwhiches were assorted and plenty. Probably one of the best tea sandwhiches I've eaten. I like the concept of high tea to try bite sized food and hangout with good company. I think this place excels at it. Would enjoy coming back.

What a lovely spot! I often had proper tea growing up and was looking for a spot in the city and stumbled across this gem. I came right as they opened and got to enjoy the cozy environment by myself for a bit while the other parties shuffled in. The staff was great, food wonderful, and I thoroughly enjoyed the tea I selected. I look forward to coming back!

Dartealing Lounge is an adorable, unassuming hidden gem. The interior is quaint and cozy. The service was wonderful and our party was allowed to enjoy our time without feeling rushed. I'm not a big fan of tea party bites, but went for the experience. The scones with the clotted cream and homemade jam were delicious!

My daughter and I love this place! Nestled into an unlikely spot in the city, near highway overpasses, Dartealing is a little oasis! Setting: The atmosphere is a bit of a throwback in time with tastefully chosen victorian furnishings and adorned with knick knacks and teapots. "Quaint" is the best word I can come up with. It definitely sets a mood. Service: The service is friendly and helpful, occasionally a bit slow but I think you want to slow down a little when you come to tea here. Expect to budget 90 minutes for a leisurely tea, reservations highly encouraged. Food: The food is the star of the show! The chef/owner puts a spin on everything "traditional" about tea. For example, take the traditional egg salad sandwich: Dartealing makes this interesting by adding a touch of truffle oil, watercress and crispy onions. The scones are home-made from tried and true family recipes that are delicious. I've only tried the strawberry champagne but they were so good, I've ordered 1/2 dozen to take home. The menu rotates slowly throughout the year. Food is abundant enough to be considered a full meal. I've never left hungry and count it as a meal. Tea: Oddly, I'm not a huge tea drinker but they have many interesting selections and cocoa bomb as an alternative for the kiddos (at add'l cost). Parking: Despite another poster's claim: parking has always been easy-peasy for me. Free abundant street parking on Sundays. Cheap abundant street parking on other days. You may have to walk a block or two. All said, we'll be back many times over!

There's a few things I'm looking for when I have afternoon tea: A reasonable price point, a well structured tea menu, good food, and a nice ambiance. I felt dartealing had all of these major points. The tea sandwiches were particularly impressive as I usually find it drier / less flavorful at most tea houses. The scones came out fresh which was really great. The savory bites (an empanada and a sausage roll) were very yummy. I liked the attention to detail in the aesthetics of the tea tower. Overall, I felt this was a well priced afternoon tea session at a reasonable price point. Service was a bit slow but no problems otherwise and I find most tea places tend to run a bit on the slower side. I purchased some tea that I enjoyed that day and it came in a cute wrapping (it would have made a great gift!).

A cozy venue for tea and light brunch. It was a bit hard to locate Dartealing because we didn't see any signs from the outside. The inside is very cute and whimsical, great for a cute brunch with friends. There was also French music in the background. I specifically love the green tea, very light and floral. The scones are served warm and they're amazing! Overall, we had a great time. The price point is pretty reasonable for such lovely experience.

Amazing afternoon tea service! More on the smaller portions size for the price but works for me because i have a smaller appetite. Great service and would come back again because they made a little suprise for my boyfriends birthday!!

So delicious! Amazing service for an amazing price! I loved the selection of sandwiches, they all had such good flavor! The ambiance of the restaurant was cozy and I can't wait to go back :)

Location: lost in the middle of nowhere.. difficult parking and not inviting at all. You kind if wonder "where did i land".. The interior decoration is a mix of different furniture and china, probably found in garage sales. Its a different atmosphere and its quirky in its own way. I could see this being a fun experience once because you need to spice up your san francisco experiences but i would not return because its dark and i feel like we are all pretending to have high tea which in a not so elegant place. The staff is nice though and adults can have a fun time for an event. Its about $35 for a tea and some light finger dishes. The tea was good and i like that you can share a pot with a friend. There were also vegetarian options on sandwiches which I appreciated; one of them was very good (egg olive something). I was not fond of the sweets, they were way too sweet to my taste. I think the reason i would not return is that when i think of high tea i think of fancy elegant, formal, refined places. This is not it.

celebrated my birthday here with friends & we loved the experience ! it is so cute inside & the staff were so kind ! the food & the teas we picked were delicious as well ! i could not have asked for a better first high tea experience :)

The ambience is lovely, but the food is the show stealer. Traditional fare is served, but most everything has a special, delicious twist. I highly recommend Dartealing Lounge.

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Two of my girlfriends and I came here after filling out the reservation request form online (highly recommend filling this out!) As with most SF places, there's a lack of parking so definitely avoid driving here yourself. The interior was so lovely and bright and the employees were so kind. The owner walked us through the menu, explaining the teas (they have a lot!), sandwiches, etc. For $37/person, you get the lunch set: 4 types of finger sandwiches 1 tea type per person Empanadas Sausage puffs Scones Marzipan cakes Shortbread cookies Cream puffs Clotted cream & strawberry jam They also accommodate any requests/ allergies! Everything was SO DELICIOUS and adorable. The food was filling and the tea was lovely. The staff was super friendly, always willing to refill tea or water, and there are two clean bathrooms. My friends and I ended up waiting there for a while after paying for our Uber but there was no one rushing us which I really appreciate :) This is a great place to come with friends or your family! With tip and everything, prices ended up coming out to around $47 each but I think it was totally worth it. Dartealing Lounge is a dreamy experience and I would definitely come again!

Came here with a girl friend and absolutely loved our time together here. Make sure to make a reservation before coming and enjoy your time eating through your tower of sandwiches and desserts! We picked a couple of teas and the team were always willing to refill our pots with hot water throughout our time there. Everything was delicious and filling and the ambiance was cute and quaint. Would love to come back soon!

I've been to ALL the tea rooms in the Bay Area and this one is by far my favorite. So happy they made it through the pandemic. Hoping this gem is never lost. They even make their take home teas memorable with sweet handwritten thank you's. These are the kind of small businesses we should always keep supporting.

My brother and I LOVE tea, and it's our birthday month, so we figured having tea in the city (especially in this weather) was perfect! S E R V I C E: Parking can be tricky. The GPS kept leading us in circles, so that was frustrating. But you can get lucky by taking the parking spots in the front. We were seated right away, and saw how cute everything was inside! It felt like we were having a tea party in Alice in Wonderland. Our server explained the prices of the menu and the different types of teas and pastries. We didn't wait too long for our tea, and then right after our sandwiches and pastries came out. F O O D: I loved how most of the teas were named after Game of Thrones characters and phrases. The tea pots were huge and you're able to get refills of tea. I had Mother Of Dragons for tea, and it had hints of almonds and vanilla. It was amazing! We had an assortment of pastries and sweets and the sandwiches my family and I chose were chicken curry, honey lavender, turkey pesto, and a meatball sandwich. They were all tasty and had strong flavors. My favorites were the chicken curry and honey lavender. O V E R A L L: Pricey, but the whole experience is worth it. I was very surprised with how full we all got... just from tea time. I'd love to come back.

When you are on a days long conference you really learn to cherish your lunch hour. It's a time to catch up with your coworkers, clear your head, and decompress for a few moments. Afternoon teas are usually a few hours long affairs but our determined group decided that we would fit in all the charm, sweets and treats in a sixty minute time period. Dartealing Lounge delivered! I called ahead so they could prep our food ahead of time as we walked over to the restaurant, just a few blocks away from our office. Almost as soon as we sat down we were delivered with overflowing trays of tea sandwiches, crumpets, sausage rolls, quiche and more! It was a sight for the eyes. I went a pot of their signatture darjeeling (the champagne of all teas) and was instantly relaxed. Everything we had was delicious but I was partial to all of their lovely tiny desserts. We left, full, happy and energized -- ready to take on the day! I'm sure this is going to be a yearly tradition for us!

Solid place for enjoying an Afternoon tea with friends and/or family. Great ambiance, plenty of street parking (come early on the weekends) and great service. My faves: Her Majesty's Secret Service tea, empanada minis and blueberry scones. Super loved their blueberry scones that I even asked for To Go. Check them out, it will not disappoint.

Both the tea and the food were absolutely delightful. It is sometimes hard for me to separate a wonderful time from the actual business, and I had a spectacular lunch with coworkers here, but I still think this place deserves five stars. Here are the major reasons for this assessment. DECOR - This place is lovely. From the tables to the chairs to the plates, everything is exquisite. If I had a little girl I would want to dress her up and take her here. This place makes me put my pinky up and drink in the daintiest of ways. TEA - The tea is amazing. I love how they name all of them after British television shows. I love Sherlock Holmes so of course I had to go with a tea under that category. I ended up going with The Mind Palace and it was amazing. They brought us big pots of all the tea so we could share, which was super nice of them. FOOD - I didn't do any of the ordering, so I don't know exactly what we ordered, but I adored the scones, the chicken salad puff pastry, and anything that was sweet. Surprisingly the salmon sandwich wasn't my favorite, but I just ate everything else. They even brought us out more clotted cream since we were devouring it like crazy. #nodietshere We were the only ones in here at noon on a Thursday. I can see that most people don't go for afternoon tea on a workday, but they really should. Since we walked here I can't speak on the parking situation. We're already planning to come back next year when we're in town.

Tea within walking distance from Union Square? Yes! Dartealing had a wonderful tea. I was very impressed. It's a cute and cozy location that has been around for 12 years. We elected the sweets tray for two but I needed something savory so we added the fish and chips sandwich. When the sweets tray first arrived, I thought it was rather small for the $52 price. But the tastes and variety of the treats was worth it. The cinnamon crumpet was warm with the crunch cinnamon topping. That probably filled a good portion of my hungry tummy. The pumpkin toast was a nice treat as well. We had to share the two scones. One was rose and cardamom -- I am not a fan of fragrant foos so I didn't like this one. But the cranberry orange scone was lovely! Our fish and chips sandwich was so good! The chips were American chips that were made used to help hold together the fish mix. It was hearty and very unique. We were actually full after all of that and took the top portion of the tray home. Actually we ate them two house later during our shopping break! We came on a Friday at 11:00 am and it was pretty empty which was nice for us as we had time to have a leisurely tea and not be rushed!

Treated myself with a fantastic afternoon tea (takeout) for marking 150+ hours of volunteering at Second Harvest Food Bank since the pandemic started. Excellent sandwiches, savory and sweet items as always, and the One Night in Bangkok tea was delicious. Pauline is very responsive via email and the transaction is easy and smooth. BEST afternoon tea in the SF Bay Area

This Dartealing Tea Lounge is just darling! My friends/colleagues and I decided to escape our long bustling day at the conference for some tea and petit fours, and I couldn't have been happier with the experience and I know my colleagues echo that. There was really only one small thing missing I think (Curd/Jelly for the scones), but outside of that the tea was just wonderful. First off, the place is really cute inside. It's such a nice environment and change from the busy hectic San Francisco street outside. The tea selection is good. They have a wide variety and I kinda love that a lot of teas are named after Games Of Thrones, Sherlock Homes, Downtown Abbey and other iconic UK exports. BTW - can't wait for the Downtown Abbey movie! I just hope that it doesn't center around Bates. Fingers crossed. I went with "The Woman" tea, cause I thought it would be funny and ironic. It was a very nice light green tea. Definitely spot on for what I was craving at that point. The tea sandwiches were delicious: Curried Chicken Salad Cucumber Salmon and Meatball There was also little sausages wrapped in puff pastry and a wide variety of deserts. The scones were good. Not the best I've had... but definitely respectable. Overall, it was the service, decor, and atmosphere that shined ; and of course the company. I'm fairly certain this is gonna be an annual tradition for this group. And I can't wait to go back.

Dartealing Lounge is a hidden gem in South Park and a cozy spot for afternoon tea. The portions for sandwiches (4 types), pastries (scones, danishes, and empanadas), and desserts (so many cakes!) were generous, but I was a bit disappointed by the limitations in varieties of tea we could try. We were only allowed to choose 3 teas rather than being able to pick from the entire menu, although they continued to add water so our teapots were always full.

Brief Summary: - Location is close to the heart of financial district - Spacious cafe with plenty of seats - Reservation is preferred - Friendly staff - Very adorable interior - Less than a fifteen minute walk from Market Street - Only Tea for Two, no third option for three guests - Dishes are filling, left with a full stomach - Lowered the star for the mismatched teapot, teacup, and saucers I called in early, within a week, to schedule an appointment for an afternoon tea session. Since I reserved on a busy holiday season, the two time slots I requested were full; however, there was a spot at 2pm, so I took that one. We arrived fifteen minutes before our reserved time, and the staff directed us to our seats. The ordering is still something to get used to figuring out; this required a little clarification from the staff. There was a dozen selection of sandwiches, and for the Tea for Two, we can choose three types of sandwiches, and two types of teas. This month, the tea selection had some winter themed names in them, so it was fun to read and choose the one we wanted. There was also a winter special afternoon tea set called the Winter Solstice. This one didn't have any sandwiches, but instead had pastries and savory bites. Unfortunately, this cafe didn't offer the Tea for Three, but already assuming this was going to be the result, I ordered the Tea for Two and the Winter Solstice. We ordered the Queen Mary's Secret Service and the tea with peaches and apricots. The teas arrived first, and the staff explained that there was no need to wait for the tea to steep, that has already been done. The drinks were refreshing and filled with new tastes that we haven't tried at home. The leaves were left steeped in the teapots, but the drink didn't turn condensed or tart, which was nice because we took our time slowly drinking the tea while eating. It was a nice touch to also get seconds. :D The sweets came within ten minutes and it was an adorable sight. The small downside is that most of the desserts had to be shared because there was only one scone, a yellow dessert with a creamy center for the Tea for Two, and the Winter Solstice was mostly one dessert/savory bite. Despite that, the desserts were delicious. I liked the strawberry with the cream on the side; the strawberry was sweet! The scone was good too. The sandwiches were tasty! We got one with curry, the lavender honey, and the ham and mustard. My favorite one was the lavender honey sandwich. It seemed odd at first but the lavender created a gentle floral note to the cream cheese. Most of the sweets I enjoyed except for the macarons. They were the sweetest, and I had to tune it down by drinking a whole cup of tea. The reason why I dropped one star was something my relative was frowning about through most of her experience there and the following day: the mismatched teapots, teacups, and saucers. At first impression, the mismatched tea cups and saucers was like seeing a Mad Hatter's tea party. It is appropriate there, but it appeared disorganized in this situation. One of my relative's cup was large that it wasn't fitting in the saucer that was provided. Drinking an owl printed cup on a gold rimmed flower saucer was odd. Also, to my relative's disappointment, most of the cups and plates were brandless. Overall I enjoyed the experience. I might come again for the seasonal desserts.

High Tea was on my list of things to do in San Francisco. We checked several places, but we decided on DarTealing Lounge because of the price and availability. You should definitely make reservation in advance, especially a large group. TEA The tea selections are excellent and very good. We got green tea with jasmine and one with vanilla and one with black tea. They all had fancy names, but I can't remember them. FINGER SANDWICHES I was a bit disappointed. They reminded me of the ham and cheese sandwiches I pack my kids for school lunch. For $35 per person, I expected something a little more creative and unique. I did like the curry chicken and millionaire bacon. The scones and chocolates are good. The kids plates are small for $22, but it was expected. Overall, it was a fun and enjoyable experience. This is probably better for a couple or small group of friends 2-4. It is pricey for average rating food.

I ordered a couple of teas from Dartealing's online store after learning about them through a chocolate and tea tasting event at work. I already knew that their tea is amazing, but I was also blown away by how thoughtfully my order was packaged. They included a free sample of another tea as well as a lovely hand-written note (!). Shipping was very fast - I got the tracking notification the day after I ordered, and the package arrived the next day.

My friend took me out to lunch for my bday belatedly (over 3 months after the fact haha). We went here since for the past couple of birthdays we've been celebrating by getting afternoon tea. They had a great selection of teas. I had a really difficult time selecting one, they all looked so good. I eventually chose 221B Baker, a rooibos with chocolate and floral notes. We got the Hand of the King tea service. (If you couldn't tell, they have a Sherlock Holmes, Game of Thrones, and Downton Abbey theme on their menus which is cute.) The HotK is a little bit of everything, including finger sandwiches, sausage rolls, crumpets, scones, and more. The variety is exactly what I wanted. Unfortunately my friend and I weren't too impressed with the food. We've had much better food at the other afternoon teas we've been to. So conclusion, come here for the tea, not necessarily the food.

I'm a "proper" tea person, an Anglophile, and consistently disappointed with the afternoon tea scene in SF. Dartealing is everything, the soup for your soul, the cure to your heartbreak, the skip in your heart, the song in your step. Dainty crustless finger sandwiches done just right. The bread is perfect, the size is perfect, the filling amounts are perfect. The scones are true to English form, *not* moist and barely sweet so they need the cream and jam to get where they need to be. The clotted cream is exactly that, not the ersatz version many places serve up in the name of clotted cream. Lastly, Pauline is the master of tea blends! My friends and I have been doing pretty regular Zoom dates with to-go tea from here. Do it!