Santa Fe Teahouse & Bistro

Sad to see the decline of this place with the change in ownership. My family and I have been traveling up to Santa Fe in the fall for years, and we always stop at The Teahouse as part of our autumnal trip. When we first started going, the food was amazing and the tea was brewed beautifully. I remember really enjoying the vegetarian farro bowl, the tropical fog, and the strawberry shortcake scone. This recent trip in November will probably be our last time stopping at The Teahouse. Our favorites from the menu have been replaced with other dishes. The teas we have enjoyed in the past tasted incredibly weak this time. For the price we paid, it just wasn't worth it. We sat inside and the smoke from the fire was strong - it was shocking to me that a tea house who should understand the subtleties of aroma and flavor would have a fire burning in the middle of the restaurant muddling everyone's sense of taste and smell. The staff was kind and attentive, but they weren't enough to salvage this disappointing experience.

Wow! If you're a tea drinker The Teahouse is a must stop place for breakfast, brunch, or lunch! They have a fabulous menu with lots of delicious teas, tea lattes, and other drinks; as well as a wonderful and extensive fresh food menu. The service is friendly, fast, and laid back. It's a bit outside of town, about 2 miles from the plaza and located amongst several cool art and jewelry shops.

The best tea collection in Santa Fe! The food and service are really great too. Just cannot say enough good things about the tea and beverage menu.. Really fantastic collection! My faves are the Milk Oolong, Orange pu ehr, and Iron Goddess of Mercy.

Update: (9/11/24) New owners, new menu. Brought back some old things. We got the burrata, coconut chia fruit bowl, and chai tea latte and I must say- impressed and very satisfied with every dish. Just delicious. I’m so happy the Tea House listened to its patrons, it was always one of my fave spots in SF. Old review: Used to be one of my favorite restaurants in the world. I had been coming here for years. I am heartbroken.

Wonderful food and service is provided inside and outside an old house with a cosy atmosphere, interesting wall art, and healthful offerings. February's 59 degrees outside in the greenhouse, and protected from the wind, was a real treat. On the way to the clean restrooms, I could see into the clean kitchen. 8 parking places are located next to a larger fee based parking lot. The menu offers a good variety of both food and beverage choices, including teas, wines, and beers at reasonable prices.

So nice, I ate here twice! Had dinner and breakfast, and both were delicious. The wine was great with a heavy pour, and the food portions were big 👌 Highly recommend the Italian meatloaf. It was a clever Italian spin on this classic dish. They have the best latte I've had in town. The digestive tea is also a great balance between several digestive ingredients. The patio is also very cozy.

We had the best brunch here while visiting Santa Fe. The atmosphere was so cozy for a winter Sunday brunch, and everyone was so kind and accommodating with our young children. The chia pudding was SO good, and the croissants tasted like they were from Paris. A new favorite for when we visit!

We love the brunch options at tea house Santa Fe #filipinofood options are amazing and filling .. we will definitely be back and have found a go-to place in Santa Fe

I came here with friends while we were visiting Santa Fe and I had the most delicious lunch! My friend enjoys trying Eggs Benedict everywhere she goes and liked hers well enough, though said it wasn't outstanding. I had the Vegetarian sandwich and a bowl of avocado asparagus "gazpacho" that was on special that day. Both were delicious! The prices were definitely Santa Fe prices, though, and I didn't think the Iced Tea was really worth over $5. I recommend this place, though!

So sad to say my last visit to The Teahouse was my last ever. And appears I'm not alone. Menu has changed and the scones with lemon curd (say it isn't so!) are off the menu among other favorites. The service was indifferent and scarcely perceptible-perhaps offer self order if you can't find people who want to wait tables. People seated 10 min after us received their entire order before we received our drinks. Which arrived 15 minutes after our food. Which took 35 minutes and the place was 1/3 full. Had to seek out our waiter twice to see what was taking so long. It was January (quiet season - but I've been here in the winter before) and something has happened to my beloved place not attributable to the season-it is sad and forlorn. I hope they find a way to make things right, as based on my experience and other reviews, something needs to change here. Very sad.

When in town, I enjoy coming here. They have a great dog friendly patio. Service is quick. For this last visit, I had the lavender latte. It had a smooth taste but not much lavender. The vegetable omelette with the side salad was the best. The ingredients were fresh and tasty. The breakfast burrito was good but not the stand out like the omelette.

Great location among a mile of galleries and high end stores. Beautiful patio w umbrellas and breeze while you eat breakfast. Chilaquiles and silog beef dish. Great spicy chocolate latte and a spicy ginger chai latte. Great way to fuel up for a day of walking in Santa Fe sun.

Stopped by to grab a sandwich and salad to go. Was told it would be ready in 10 mins. After 25 mins, we inquired about our order, and they hadn't even started making it. After 30 mins, food came out. We were late to an appointment as a result and didn't even get to enjoy our lunch fresh. For a $50 to-go lunch, I would expect better. This was a weekday in February.

OMG - another TDF local spot in Santa Fe! Excellent, efficient service and very helpful. A tea menu that reminds me of a Cheesecake Factory menu (a place I throughly LOATHE!). My friend had the scone of the day that came with coddled cream and some lemon curd, along with a fancy hot tea. She loved it! I had the mushroom Benedict - holy cow, delish! Probably the MOST PERFECT BENEDICT I HAVE EVER EATEN. Comes with a lovely house salad as the side. I recommend the spicy hollandaise sauce - don't worry...it isn't super spicy. Also had one of the fruity iced teas...refreshing! HUGE OUTDOOR seating area. Support this local gem and be sure to generously TIP YOUR SERVER! Oh, and, hit the last art gallery across the street and check out the ENORMOUS HORSE HEAD "statue".

Don't go to the teahouse often because of the trek. Finally checked it out and the new menu and it was totally worth it. The Chicken kaarage with gravy was sooo good. So well seasoned and the best thing we had for lunch. The croissant was so soft and filled with thick ube cream. The banh mi and salad was also very good. We all got iced teas and an apricot fog. All very very good. The only negative - 1 bathroom for the whole restaurant left us standing in line for awhile.

The Teahouse converted a coffee lover. Yep, that's right. I said it. If this cute lil' tea haven was near me, I'd go weekly. The staff were experts on the leaves. I told them I was a first timer in all regards to ordering tea out. They asked me what flavors I enjoyed and if I liked sweet or creaminess. Next thing you know, I was given a delicious and refreshing drink! I wish I could tell you what one they gave me, but I have no idea. The only thing I do know is that it was a whimsical moment & everything my soul needed to get the day in Sante Fe going :D Big thank you to The Teahouse team.

Never got to order, the service was so bad. Arrived with no one at the reception which was fine but then stood in line for what looked like a counter to order. After waiting for a while being told just a sec, then finally getting eye contact to ask, do you order here at the counter or take a seat. She said take a seat and I will follow with a menu. Ten minutes later I got the menu. Fifteen minutes later after waving and saying excuse me from passing waiters, I left without any acknowledgment I was there. No water, no I'll be right back. Zero contact and VERY unwelcoming. Btw Joe's Tequila Bar down the hill was excellent!

New owner brought in their own incompetent chef and completely destroyed the food. The new menu is fussy and chaotic. The food is at best tasteless, but borders on disgusting. I almost cried. The Tea House has always been one of Santa Fe's best restaurants, and I go frequently. But I just had the most horrific meal ever. The worst eggs Benedict of my life --Hollandaise sauce had the taste and texture of lard, actually stuck to the roof of my mouth. The eggs were tasteless and the bread soggy. Not sure how you could make such a horrible mess without actively trying. (The previous chef made an amazing eggs Benedict.) Ube waffles sound exciting and fun, but are heavy and tasteless as well. The staff used to be happy and upbeat. Now they're dejected and unpleasant. Yet another sign of bad management. Sadly, the new ownership has destroyed a beautiful and iconic culinary retreat. I can't go back.

We love this place, customer service is amazing, food is great #filipinofood options are must try !!! The place is quaint with cultural components of the beauty of the sw. our family enjoyed the outdoor and indoor spaces

This place may have scored high with a lot of people, but I see it was just average. I've been to many tea houses where they at least serve the tea in a nice teapot with hot water. My tea came in a drinking glass. I had to request more hot water, they usually just bring it; For five dollars? And I had a breakfast bowl, which was very lackluster. It came with about 1/4 of a cup of Farro, one cup of arugula, a sprinkle of pinenuts, some warmed tofu, avocado and two poached eggs. My bill is $23. For what I don't know. My friend had a Panini with eggplant. She said it was rather bland. It was $19 plus $5 more for a small latte. It all seems overpriced for simple underwhelming basic food.

Just had lunch today and ordered an Asian salad. Didn't see that it had bacon and the salad was filled with bacon and when I called the waitress over to say that I didn't eat bacon she took it back and said she would bring the salad with avocado. Then came back bringing me the same salad and saying sorry this is what you ordered. That salad was $20 and I couldn't eat it. I was super irritated, felt they either should have offered me something else or taken it off the bill . The waitress was all smiley but a bit passive aggressive. Bad management and that salad with or without the bacon is way overpriced.

Like so many others that have been going to Teahouse for years, the new ownership has dragged everything down. This has traditionally been one of our destination spots when we go to Santa Fe twice a year, and we always look forward to it, but now we'll never return and instead visit the other charming restaurants near it in the art district. While the outside ambiance is still nice, that's the only part that is worth the visit. The food is just not that good at all and the service is terrible, rude and slow. Their entire menu has been changed for the worse. What started as a really cool New Mexico take on traditional dishes has become some kind of really bizarre and poorly executed New Mexico-Asian fusion. We got seated and waited nearly 30 minutes for service, while one of the cooks came out and chatted with his friend at a nearby table for about 15 of that and had her food on the table before we ever saw a waiter - even though we were there at least 5 minutes before her. Our server was snotty, dismissive and distracted. I had this bizarre burrito that had picked eggs in and, along with the same problem with my wife's dish, was totally unseasoned - not a lick of salt on anything. My burrito was bad enough that I could only eat half as I started to gag on the horrible combination of ingredients that were not thought out and have no business going together. This place is just cashing in on the massive popularity of the original Teahouse, but as more old customers realize the food and service are terrible, this will fade and you can all but guarantee that this place will close as a result. It's sad that a Santa Fe landmark has gone by the wayside, but times change and if you are smart you'll never come here, see the reviews reflect that, and find a new quaint arts district place to hang out.

Cute spot located at the end of Canyon Road. 30 minutes for a spot so we just for our drinks to go. HUGE variety of drinks, and cafe style fare like sandwiches and salads. Mexican Hot Chocolate ($5) was pretty good! Staff was very nice and accommodating.

Such a great atmosphere and service. The quality of the food and presentation is amazing. The maple chai latte was wonderful! Get there early as they fill up fast. The weather was rainy during our visit so we couldn't set outside this time but I hope that you get to enjoy their patio.

What a gem! Coffees were spot on (plus they have a vast assortment of teas) and the food options are fresh, beautiful, and delicious!! Our server was sweet and attentive. The inside is darling and the outside is huge and would be wonderful in the warmer months. If you're in Santa Fe, this place is a must.

Wow! What a disappointment. We've been coming here for years. It was a special place. Will not be coming back. The menu was missing a lot of my old favorites (the scones with lemon curd and clotted cream were special). I ordered the spinach mushroom quiche. It was served slightly below room temperature. The quality was abysmal. Immediately I wondered what had happened. Then I saw the recent reviews which explained the change of management and new chef (I knew the previous owner had passed away) So sad that the Teahouse old old is gone. I gave it a second star more for old times sake

Love the new chef at the tea house! Delicious fusion food with some classic brunch staples. Got the Ube Waffles and the Bánh Mì. Both tasty and fresh. Teahouse has needed a menu update and they have delivered. Service was lovely as well. And can't beat sitting outside in their garden to eat!

Great spot on Canyon Road! The server was super-knowledgeable. I ordered the oolong duck poop tea (not kidding) and it was light, earthy and satisfying. Also I had the Chicken Karaage (small plate) which was very flavorful and tender. I took the photo after eating just over half. I would do again. My gluten free wife found a lot in the menu. She had a BLT which she just loved.

I will always remember what it was. A place where they might appear to be waiting for the next calendar month to bring the check, but you could linger over polenta and a pot of tea all through the twilight hours under the stars. The menu had some misses but many delectable items that aren't so common in Santa Fe, like cheesy sausage pesto lasagna and savory creamed soups that rotated on the daily and tart key lime pie (with whipped cream and a side of raspberry sauce!) And oh, that quiche when it arrived piping hot and bursting with feta and red pepper ... Increasingly over the years that patio seems to have become a dog park and service has become chilly and rushed with their shortened hours. I don't know if I will return after my meal this weekend, in the generically remodeled interior with some new sterile stainless steel teapots. There isn't much to choose from on the one-page menu that now brands itself as seasonal. The breakfast sandwich is aggressively bad, with a soggy "English muffin" whose halves (only one with aioli) cannot fit into any known human mouth simultaneously, an uncomfortably slippery egg, slab of chewy meat, and side of dry and unsalted potatoes. Did anyone eat this dish before putting it on the menu? It was not just embarrassingly executed but incomprehensible in terms of the desired effect of putting these pieces together on a plate. A plate that a server attempted to snatch away while I was still eating. And so we now have yet another establishment that closes at the ripe hour of 2 p.m. but this one can't even muster a fried egg? I don't know what it offers anymore beyond the patio, nor do I sense any heart behind that emaciated menu. Three stars in hopes The Teahouse one day comes back to life. No stars or forgiveness for that sandwich. And did I mention you are charged $16 to eat that thing? They should be paying customers for what is apparently disposal of some unwanted kitchen items.

Lovely place to take a breather from gallery gazing. Wide variety of teas and coffee drinks as well as very tasty soups, salads and sandwiches. I had the buratta special with homemade pesto and my friend had the citrus salad. Both were excellent

A cute stop for a casual lunch. After walking around all morning, the Teahouse was a great spot to rest and refresh. Parking: There were several free parking spots specifically designated for the Teahouse by the entrance. There also is a paid lot right next door. It's possible to also find street parking if you're willing to walk a bit to the restaurant. Pricing: The prices were on the higher end for what they offered in my opinion, but not way outside of budget. Food: The food was really tasty and fresh! They were definitely heavy handed with the greens and salads which was a pleasant surprise. Tea: I love tea and they had a whole separate tea menu! It was very extensive and included a wide variety. They are also able to make any tea into an iced option which is perfect for a hot day. Wait time: We arrived for lunch on a Monday right about noon/1pm and they seemed to be full! That being said, the tables turned over quickly and we waited less than 10 minutes for a 4 top. Service: Our server was very polite and able to give great recommendations from the menu. That being said, service was very slow... it took forever for some one to come take our orders, we never were able to get drink refills or order more drinks, and we gathered all our cash to pay so we didn't have to continue to wait for a card to be processed when the bill came. This is one of the main reasons i gave a lower rating. Worth noting: The patio is dog friendly ! They also include little fans on each table to fend off the flies which was great.

I used to be a regular here, LOVED the pozole and paninis, and of course the huge tea menu. For dessert I always got the gf scone with clotted cream and lemon curd. We went a few months back when we were in town and the menu was totally changed and there were all new staff. It was painted in an unattractive manner inside. The menu was not exciting and the food was horrible. Even the brewed ice tea just tasted like water. I've been very upset at the huge decline in what was such an amazing place. I'm very sad to say I won't return.

They got rid of the fly problem after my last review which is awesome because the food here is great and the atmosphere is beautiful. Highly recommend. Great tea and coffee menu too!

Fresh and tasty food, very vegetarian and gluten-free friendly, incredible assortment of teas and lattes - we came back multiple times during our week in Santa Fe. The daily GF scone was such a treat, and the chai latte is BIG!

The menu is very slightly pricy for what you get, but it's all delicious nevertheless. Unsurprisingly, the highlight is the tea selection-- the array of "fog" varieties is wonderful (the bazaar fog is my favorite).

I ordered a rooibas (sp) latte with almond milk it had a pretty good taste. The restaurant was busy but it was Smokey and had a smell about it that was odd. It could be the ventilation as the structure was older. The service was okay.

Staying in Santa Fe a few Days and this place came up on a travel site. We were looking for places that were dog friendly. Slight wait to get in since we arrived at noon. Everyone ordered a beverage and they were great! Lots of dogs in the patio area too. The specials were amazing. Slightly spicy Posole Roja and a Hungarian stew. Kids loved the stew! Came with giant pieces of delicious seasoned polenta in it too. Server was top notch. Strawberry shortcake scone for dessert was shockingly large. Fed all 4 of us. Highly recommended. Cool location with local art and a guy playing piano nearby.

The tea was delicious and service was great! I had the hairy crab - which sounds weird but is a fruitier mild white tea name for what the leaves look like. I had the mushroom Benedict and loved it. I had my sauces on the side so I could try both and both were delicious just depends if you want spicy or traditional. My companion had the other Benedict with bacon and it was good thick cut bacon. I think the best was the sourdough English muffins - I'm not sure if they're made in house or they get them somewhere but they were delicious and different. I would definitely go back and eat anything on their menu or just to try a new tea.

Under new ownership and the menu has changed a bit. But this is still good. My go-to place for breakfast/brunch when taking visitors to canyon road. At my last outing, I was adventuresome and tried the ube waffles. A little different, and very good. A friend had the gluten free waffles and they were also good. Another friend had the eggs Benedict. Though he liked them, he thought the hollandaise was a bit too lemony. Breakfast potatoes are very good -- light, not overly cooked. We each had a croissant -- regular, chocolate and ube. (Yes, I was adventuresome again.) The purple filling in the ube croissant was heavenly. I will definitely have this every time I go. Hot cocoa could have been hotter, but was tasty. So many tea selections -- I don't even remember what my friend got, but she said it was delicious. Prices are reasonable. Service is wonderful -- quick , friendly, efficient. We had a very personable waiter. Only drawback -- still only one bathroom! So, yeah, it's changed a bit, but it's still a good place to eat.

We ordered the Silog Bowl, Ube waffles, Lumpia Lettuce Wrap, and Chicken Karaage. Everything was a delicious magical experience. The service was friendly and prompt. The ambiance was perfect with a delightful balance of peace and excitement. We can't wait to visit again.

Santa Fe is on our short list of must-revisit cities. And in this city, the Teahouse is the top of my must-revisit places. When the weather is just right (which is often), sitting outside under the orange (burnt siena?) umbrellas munching on a delicious brunch, complemented with a perfectly brewed pot of tea, is the most civilized way to live. Doesn't matter what you order, it is served expeditiously and is always delicious. We have had the eggs, the sandwiches, the pot pie, the soups, and every tea has been a joy. The 3rd brewing of a Pu-Erh tea, for example, or the Frappuccino-like hit of honey and steamed milk topping a tall mug of Earl Grey: The London Fog. Sitting out and chatting or listening to nearby conversations, reading the paper, or just soaking in the direct and indirect sunlight: sublime. Hey, just don't take up all the (few) parking spots next time I want to come here.

Really great food but the tea is not that great at all. all the lattes are either too sweet, too strong, or otherwise have a strangely artificial and unpleasant flavor. The waffles are really delicious with the ube sauce and the Banh Mi sandwich has great fresh ingredients and flavors.

Nestled in the heart of Canyon Road, the Teahouse is a lovely spot to stop for tea (duh) or a leisurely breakfast/brunch/lunch with friends. I always have a craving for the eggs benedict with the chile hollandaise sauce. I've nibbled on their pastries, alongside different lattes, and always want more. Their selection of teas is HUGE, along with the other caffeinated drink options. Enjoy your visit!

We go here often on our stay-ca from ABQ. Food is excellent, and drinks are excellent. Will keep coming back. Love stopping here!

Super chill place to have some food on Canyon Road. Wife loved the special iced tea with milk and vanilla, and the beef stir fry. I was equally happy with what I got sitting outside in the shade on a sunny summer afternoon.

Visiting Santa Fe and drove 30 minutes here yesterday to get my husband tea only to find that they are unexpectedly closed. Drove back again today and they are also closed. Very unprofessional. We were planning to buy hundreds of dollars in tea, but will not come back ever again.

Used to be a classic Santa Fe spot. Too much experimentation with the menu. Some classic lunch/brunch items are good and the teas are excellent.

I have been coming to the Teahouse for many years. It is now under new ownership and they have taken away popular items for some reason. I ordered eggs benedict. The eggs were on soggy bread with no ham and no side salad which used to accompany the dish. The hollandaise sauce was terrible and looked like yellow mayonnaise. My friend had the quiche which was flat and arrived with a pile of fried potatoes - again no salad. The photos on this site need to be udated because none of that food is available anymore. I don't like to write negative reviews but I hope this gets the new owners attentions and they put back the items that worked for years.

The Teahouse has been my favorite place for brunch and tea for many years. I took my adult daughter there yesterday, 4/26/24 and had been raving about the many options of the Eggs Benedicts and the Strawberry Shortbread Scone with the whip cream. We were not greeted in a friendly manner and we were sat in the little side yard, I asked if we could be seated in the main courtyard( it only had 4 tables seated) and was told no because they were doing a rotation to be fair.Okay. when our waiter brought the menu there was only "1" option for Eggs Benedict and a very limited menu, I asked why there were no other options, he said" new owners, new chef and new menu" hmmmm.... We ordered the Eggs Benedict and 2 teas, it was the worst Eggs Benedict I have ever had, no Hollandaise sauce, just pure mayonnaise. The English muffins were flat and dense. Why would anyone change everything about an iconic restaurant in Santa Fe? So sad and disappointing, I will not return.:( The end of an era

Firstly, yes, I was a BIG fan of the original menu before the change in ownership. I will miss my favorites, but things change and so I visited this "new" Teahouse with an open mind. I decided to try a few different menu items since there aren't too many similarities between the new and older menu... with exception of the Tea or drink offerings. We had the Ube waffles, Eggs Benedict, quiche, and gluten free scone (that was all that was offered, baked-goods-wise), a London fog and lavender latte. The good; purple waffles!! Besides being pretty, they were soft and delicious (the mashed Ube "jam" wasn't that appetizing, but I get the concept); the drinks were perfect, frothy, and severed in those lovely big mugs I'm glad the owners decided to keep. The not so great; the quiche served with potatoes , while tasty for the first bites was overly salted and on the thin side, and the potatoes were average (salad would have been a better pairing), the eggs Benedict was the most surprising in quality... which was sadly bad in that the eggs were overcooked, the muffins were either stale or just burned, and the hollandaise sauce was more like paste that left a coating in the mouth; finally the scone - I don't recall the flavor but the sand-like texture made it unappetizing so it was left after the first bite. The new menu looks very inspired by California eateries (see avocado toast and tofu scramble), so I think a tourist clientele may be happier here than the locals.

No more scones. Seriously. Literally live down the street and have been going to this place for years for the scones. Alas, no more. Locals be warned.

The Teahouse is where I take visitors on their first visit to Santa Fe - introduce them to a London Fog - and take home a bag of exquisite Earl Grey tea.

Great stop at the top of Canyon Road for brunch or lunch. This place has evolved from being an order-at-the-counter tea/coffee/pastry stop to being a full service restaurant with a host stand out front, a full menu, and table service. So if it's been a few years between visits you'll need to shift your expectations. We stopped here for lunch on a recent visit to Santa Fe and really enjoyed our sandwiches. They still offer a massive selection of teas, which is fun, and tea can be bought in bulk if you happen on one you really like. Lots of shaded patio seating which is great in spring or fall. Wonderful combo with exploring the galleries on Canyon Road.

Service was good even though they were pretty busy. Very extensive tea menu. Yummy food options. Nice dog friendly patio.

The new menu at the teahouse brings an incredible offering to Santa Fe. The service was lovely and kind. The new decor and furniture made an already cozy spot into something really special. We had the eggs Benedict, breakfast sandwich, and ube muffin for brunch. Just delicious!

Food was pretty good, especially for the price. The outside dining area is really nice. The only complaint I'd have is if you sit in side it gets a little toasty.

Well it doesn't help that a twenty something demands that my friend's elderly father stand outside in the cold saying "but there's heaters" when the slightest breeze has left them useless Unfortunately it has gone a bit downhill over the years Attention to detail has slipped away,lost it's charm and priced it'self for tourism I still like to stop in but there are considerably more fulfilling options these days