beautiful outdoor patio that’s completely shaded and surprisingly cool despite the summer heat. love the tea pots and plateware.probably my favorite afternoon tea spot if you factor in food, service and ambience. the only downside is the tea selection is a bit limited and you have to preorder/prepay online (tax + tip included). they do allow you to switch out the tea after you finish a pot. the scones and clotted cream are worth making a trip out - takeout preorder required.
Marlene's is AWESOME!!!!! Her tea and cakes the sandwiches so very delicious!!! She has added to her garden and it is lovely to sit outside and have your tea or inside is beautiful as well!!! Marlene is such a kind owner and has a wonderful staff! If you just want to treat a friend or have a gathering for tea, Marlene's is the place to do that!!! Check it out!!! You will love it!!!
the decor is gorgeous, the tea is exquisite, and the little sandwiches are delicious! took our grandmother there for her birthday and she loved it :)
scenery beautiful great service and delicious food.
Quite an experience. English afternoon tea modified to suit American tastes - OK with me. Could not fault a thing: service; presentation (attention to detail); quality and quantity. Some items were very good, some outstanding. Would go back in a heartbeat.
My first “afternoon tea” experience and what a fabulous experience it was!Greeted and served by friendly and welcoming staff, and seated on beautiful garden patio. The tea we preordered was brought right out to us, each one in different lovely pot. I’m not usually a fan of tomato soup but the Tomato basil soup was amazing and the savory, sweet tiered food selection was delicious…especially the scones!I look forward to visiting again next time in the San Diego area.
If I could give this place more than 5 stars I totally would! The atmosphere is so beautiful and lovely, and the employees accommodated our outside table request. The food was delicious (not a bite letf) and the tea was warm and flavorful! All the staff members were kind, friendly, professional, and polite. All the setup, teapots and teacups, and decorations were gorgeous to look at and I felt like I was a princess having my tea! I would love to come again and this place is perfect for all your afternoon tea dreams!
Fantastic food. Wonderful atmosphere. Beautiful decorations. The best service.
Absolutely delightful! The food is fantastic--we all agreed they were the best scones we've ever had. The location is easy to find, and has a decent amount of parking. I am definitely planning on going back!
This place receives 5 stars for ambiance and food. I celebrated my daughter’s first birthday here and my guests were wowed by the decor and by the food. However, I have to agree with some of the reviews that mention poor customer service. It felt very awkward when I first came in, it seemed like the owner wasn’t expecting me despite me having had booked the event months in advance. I was greeted with confused looks. It was not welcoming, I was told by the manager that I could come in a few minutes early to set up my decor and that I could bring my own cake since they were unavailable to make me one due to being understaffed. It seems like there was miscommunication with the staff because they made a comment that I was not allowed to bring in my own cake and overall seemed confused that I was there. I’m glad that at least the host was nice, but I believe this place could improve if they provided their guests with a more welcoming experience.