Lovejoy's Tea Room

"This tea room feels like the best version of a grandmother's attic, with mismatched china, hodgepodge furniture, and even hats you can borrow for the full effect. Bottomless tea can be accompanied by two simple scones, jam, and clotted cream, all the way up to an all-out Queen's Tea with sandwiches, crumpets, salad, fruit, and petit fours. If there are some hungry folks in your party, there’s also “pub fare” such as shepherd’s pie (although it should be mentioned these items do not come with tea)." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff

"In a world full of posh hotel teas, Lovejoy’s is shabby chic, and one of the best afternoon tea services in town. Tea drinkers settle into an antique sofa, sip from mismatched china, and tuck into finger sandwiches and scones, topped with clotted cream and lemon curd." - Paolo Bicchieri, Becky Duffett

"Since the early ‘90s, Lovejoy’s has been serving Noe Valley relaxed afternoon tea in a parlor that looks like it belongs in an East Midlands cottage. Union Jacks cover the walls, mismatched furniture and china are plentiful, and tea-related knickknacks fill the wooden shelves. The tea (which you can order a la carte or with a fixed set of scones, crumpets, and sandwiches for $39) is bottomless, and comes in giant tea kettles that you’ll want to take for your ever-growing home collection. While the sandwiches and scones are nothing special, you’re really here to grab a felted crown from the crate in the corner and pretend you’re English royalty on a country vacation. Although not required, reservations will ensure a spot during their busiest tea-sipping hours (early afternoon on Saturday and Sunday). " - ricky rodriguez, julia chen 1, lani conway

"Since the early ‘90s, Lovejoy’s has been serving Noe Valley relaxed afternoon tea in a parlor that looks like it belongs in an East Midlands cottage. Union Jacks cover the walls, mismatched furniture and china are plentiful, and tea-related knickknacks fill the wooden shelves. The tea (which you can order a la carte or with a fixed set of scones, crumpets, and sandwiches for $39) is bottomless, and comes in giant tea kettles that you’ll want to take for your ever-growing home collection. While the sandwiches and scones are nothing special, you’re really here to grab a felted crown from the crate in the corner and pretend you’re English royalty on vacation in the country. Although not required, reservations will ensure a spot during their busiest tea-sipping hours (early afternoon on Saturday and Sunday). " - Ricky Rodriguez

"This cozy British-style tea room gives adults and kids a chance to dress up and nibble on scones, finger sandwiches, and sweets in a space full of antiques and character. Those who don’t feel like the traditional tea service have the option for some pub fare instead. They’ve added a parklet should you want to sip your tea outside, or you can order takeout tea service if you’d rather dine on your own china at home instead." - Laura Smith Borrman, Christine Gallary