Tea List
222 D St, Davis, CA
Crema's Take
“Tea List is a charming tea room tucked away in Davis that elevates the traditional tea experience with beautifully brewed pots served in delicate porcelain and a thoughtfully curated selection of specialty teas. Whether you're settling in for an elaborate High Tea Service with fresh-baked scones and excellent pastries or just stopping by with your laptop for an afternoon, the friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere make it feel like a quiet escape designed for lingering conversations and celebration. Fair warning: some guests wish they were a bit more generous with their tea leaves, but the overall experience—from fresh, beautifully plated food to the zen-like setting—keeps people coming back.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
This was our 1st visit to the Tea List and it did not disappoint! We had a party of 13 celebrating the holidays and friendship in general. What better way than to dress up and go to high tea. The service was great and very attentive. We loved the eclectic collection of tea cups, saucers and teapots. The Tea options satisfied everyone. We loved the scones, tea sandwiches, and assorted desserts and fruits. Everyone enjoyed themselves. We would definitely come back again.
Nice little tea place. Foods and tea were great, but just like most other tea places the tea was bland due to stingy amount of tea leaves in each pot. But overall good experience. Love the scones, the pastry, and the tuna sandwich.
What a lovely small little place to have afternoon tea with friends and/or family. I always selected High Tea Service. The food was excellent and so was the service. Loved the scone with fresh homemade Devonshire cream and berry jam. I’ve been here many times and still want to come back again and again. The price is very reasonable. I’ve been to many high tea places and so far this one is the cheapest and with excellent food. Free 2 hours parking on the street. Highly recommended.
My friend took me to Tea List in Davis for the first time, and I was really impressed. They have a great selection of teas, and everything we ordered was fresh and beautifully presented. We got the Vegan Afternoon Tea and also shared the Mediterranean Platter. The place has a cozy feel with a cute garden patio. You do need a reservation, even on a weekday. We went on a Thursday and it was already fully booked. I’m really glad I got to try it and would definitely go again.
Tucked down an alleyway by the zen salon is a Charming and pleasant tea room with polite and friendly staff. The teas were brewed perfectly in beautiful porcelain tea pots and matching tea cups. Don’t eat before you go because the food you can get as part of the whole experience is definitely worth it. The finger foods are delightful, the deserts blend well with the teas and each one is savory. I highly recommend the lemon scones and egg salad curry sandwiches . The scones come with a grape preserve and the smoothest cream I have ever had. The only drawback of this tea room is that the location is tucked so you have to pay attention to the alley and look for zen salon. The bathroom is a little of a walk from the tea room and if you go during spring, bring a fan as they keep the door open and bugs can come in. You can also sit outside if you prefer. Overall it was a lovely experience and the food and staff really made it worthwhile.
Crema Reviews
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