AubreyRose Tea Room
8362 La Mesa Blvd.
La Mesa, CA
(619) 461-4TEA
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Hours
Wed - Fri: 10:30am to 5:00pm
Wed - Fri: 10:30am to 5:00pm
Sat: 10:30am to 6:00pm
reservations by phone or in person only
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Food: I went to Aubrey Rose Tea Room (ARTR) for the first time exactly one week ago. I loved it so much I returned with my daughter today. The service is exceptional. The staff is very attentive and friendly. The room itself is such a delight! I sat at the Veranda table the first time and today the Fireside seating was reserved for us. The dessert selection and portions are superior to other tea rooms. My second favorite tea room, TUC, gives you a cookie the size of a quarter. ARTR is such an enchanting place and worth every penny. The scones are warm and delicious; the tea is superb and kept warm at your table. If you enjoy tea, this place is a MUST visit! I drove over 30 miles two weeks in a row to visit this tea room – that should say something! |
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- High Tea Fanatic 10/05/08 |
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Food: This is a Top Notch establishment! If you haven't experienced having the Afternoon Tea here, you are missing An Awesome Experience of a lifetime! They truly know how to present an elegant affair and we always can't wait to return. The delicious food, the service, the ambiance, the attention to detail, always leaves us feeling sooo very special and contented. This is such a rarity in this day and age, to find a place where they really care about their customers. BRAVO to you Lorna & Dave and staff!! Thank you for your excellent service!! |
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- Elizabeth Renwick 09/11/08 |
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Food: I would like to first preface this by saying that my friend and I visit tea rooms throughout in various counties at least once a year (for the past 10 years) and the AubreyRose is 'hands down' the best thus far. My friend and I host our own Christmas Tea (in a similar fashion as the AubreyRose) every year. I commented to my friend that it is so great to continue to be pleasantly surprised when we discover an even better tea room in our travels. The table and food presentation was beautiful, fresh, delightful and creative. We had the two sandwiches and three what some would refer as appetizer like tea sandwiches. We were having fun trying to disect the incredible flavors. The bread pudding was outstanding, and the other two desserts were very good as well. The scone was fresh, flavorab... (more) |
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- Chris & Lois 09/01/08 |
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Food:  Aubrey Rose is a lovely Tea Room. For the most part the food is very good and our service is usually excellent. Our server this time was Heather and she was a breath of fresh air. She saw to our every need and was very cheerful and pleasant. There was a large group of us dining today and as expected the 18% gratuity was automatically added to the bill. Apparently this establishment calculates the gratuity on the total of the bill after the tax has been added. I questioned the owner about this practice and he explained that it was his policy to do so and there were other merchants in town that had the same policy. That raised the price for our group by several dollars. I feel that $22.95 is on the “high side of fair” for tea, even though the presentation is lovely. To artificially inflate the price without posting it on the website or noting it on the bill is disrespectful to the customer. I really liked this place and am disappointed in this policy. |
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- L80Rnbo 08/21/08 |
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Food: On way to Los Alamitos, Ca from Phoenix we decided to go through San Diego & stop for tea at your teahouse I had heard so much about. I made reservations for the 3 of us to have the Queen Victoria tea. It was fabulous from the greeting all the way through to the end. Food & presentation by Heather was excellent. We tried 2 different teas, the asparagus soup & savories & desserts were great, my niece really enjoyed the scone. This time for us made a wonderful stop on our trip to spend time together in a wonderful surroundings & great food. Next time we are in the San Diego rest assure we will be back. |
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- Deb, Bill & Tiffany 08/12/08 |
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Food: My cousin brought me here for my birthday and what a wonderful treat that was! Food was excellent, from the soup to savories to scones to dessert. The owner and waitress were very attentive and charming. They presented me with a beautiful aubrey rose for my birthday as well. The tearoom is lovely and elegant, not overdone or gaudy. They house a great selection of teapots, accessories, and home decorations. This is one of the best high teas I've been to. |
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- Wendy 08/04/08 |
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Food: The AubreyRose is such a sanctuary for me. Everything about it nurtures my feminie soul! What a respite from this hectic, harrying world. My sisters and I went there for MOTHER'S DAY and it was an absolutely lovely and memorable experience; the menu was the best ever and all the attention to details and the service made our afternoon such a joyful memory and we cherish our keepsake! I also went to their CELTIC Afternoon Tea with ELIZABETH KNIGHT! I thoroughly enjoyed the entire presentation! The Irish Soda bread with Hazelnut Cream was sooo delicious..it was all delicious and fresh! It was so exciting to meet Elizabeth Knight! What a treat! It was so fascinating to learn so much more about teatime, I didn't want her to stop(: Thank you Lorna and Dave and Staff for providing such a special place of elegance and graciousness! Leah Windsor |
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- Leah Windsor 07/21/08 |
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Food: I believe I learned about Aubrey Rose Tea Room from an article in a publication. I have tried just about every tea room in San Diego once. Few deserve a second visit, but Aubrey Rose is a tea room I try very hard to find an excuse to visit. I have been many times and they always have something new on the menu. The food is creative and tastes great. The savories are especially good. The warm seasonal scones are also a treat. The presentation is beautiful with fresh flowers at every course. The tea selection is also varied. My very favorite part of having tea at Aubrey Rose is that each teapot has its very own warmer. Nothing worse that lukewarm tea. Always a pleasure. My favorite place for tea. |
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- Debbie 07/21/08 |
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Food: My friend and I came here for afternoon tea and once again it was wonderful. The tea service is good, the food is fresh, and decorated with a lush display of flowers, and our waitress was perfect! Dave, the owner, showed us some beautiful photos he had taken of some CO. wildflowers, and he was a fun and informative host. When I come here for tea, I feel as if I am part of his tea family! The service, warmth, and friendship you feel here is like on other tea house I have been to. The Aubrey Rose is truly an oasis in a busy, hurry, hurry world. God Bless and Thank You Aubrey Rose. |
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- Lady Lisa Silva 06/12/08 |
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Food: This is where I always bring my out of town company! I love the atmosphere and the quality of food and presentation. |
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- Crystal 06/10/08 |
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Food: Excellent tea party!! My daughter had a tea party for her 4th birthday and it turned out great. Everyone was impressed with the different tea flavors, food, and the display with fresh flowers, the beautiful cups, pots, decor everything was beautiful and very dainty. There aren't many tea rooms in San Diego this by far the best one. |
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- Claudia Sierra 06/07/08 |
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Food: I went to their Celtic tea two days ago. The food, speaker, and book were fantastic. This is my favorite tearoom in San Diego County. Thanks Dave and Lorna. |
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- Judy 05/29/08 |
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Food: Truly, one of the best tea rooms I have visited and I have enjoyed this tea room on more than one occasion. AubreyRose is the epitome of a classic tea experience. Everything is prepared and presented with finesse. All of the delicacies, scones, tea and flavored ice water are superb. I have entertained two of my best friends here and we plan to make it our special retreat to renew our friendship whenever we can get together. Along with the tearoom, the shop boasts one of the most extensive collection of tea cups, teapots, lovely books and accessories that I have seen housed in one location. AubreyRose is without a doubt #1 in tea rooms. Enjoy the experience...you will be happy you did...it is the ultimate memorable tea with staff that treat you like the Queen herself. |
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- Debbi Manley 05/27/08 |
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Food: I am from Green Bay and was at the Aubrey Rose on May 1st, 2008, with my daughters. I had never been to a tea room before and I am still raving about it! What a calm, ralaxing way to have fun with my girls and eat the most scrumptious food! Perhaps the gal who is looking for a sausage roll would find one in Green Bay; they are called brats! |
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- Susan Edwards 05/20/08 |
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Food: My four year-old son and I met some friends for high tea today. It was our first tea together. Warmly greeted, we waited for our friends to arrive and enjoyed peeking at all of the beautiful china and antiques. We were seated at a very compfortable table, and my son had a special place just for him with perfectly sized china and utensils. My food and tea were excellent, by the way we tried about 6 or 7 teas! I loved the attention to detail, garnishes and all. A special thanks to Pat and Lourna for your graciousness and pampering! Thank you for making us feel welcome and at home! |
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- Jessica 05/15/08 |
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Food: This was an amazing experience! The decor, service and food were all fantastic. A place to return to often! It was one of the best afternoons I have spent in a long time. A lot of talk, laughter and relaxation with my friends and the hosts as well. |
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- Susan 05/08/08 |
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Food: The Aubrey Rose is by far the most delightful tea house I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing!! Absolutely everything is..in a word..PERFECT! Every little detail is top notch from the personalized Welcome Card on your table, to the fresh flowers on the table and on every serving plate, to the unique way the bill is presented. The food and teas are wonderful, the presentation is unsurpassed, and the service is totally professional and caring. You have to visit the Aubrey Rose to fully be able to appreciate the detail, the artistry, the uniqueness, the warmth, the privacy, and the intimacy of this charming and relaxing tea room. Plus, there are so many lovely items for sale tucked in and around the room. Lorna, the owner, is just adorabe. You can tell from the moment you walk in the... (more) |
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- Leona 04/20/08 |
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Food: I have visited them all and The Aubrey Rose is the absolute best in every way. The attention to detail is unsurpassed. The food is delicious, the presentation is gorgeous, the staff is expert, and the tearoom is the most delightful place to be! For a top drawer tea experience, make The Aubrey Rose your next choice. |
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- Debbie Kidwell 03/28/08 |
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Food: I went to this tearoom by myself to get a few hours away from the fast pace of everyday life. The owners Dave and Lorna, were so kind to me. They had a pretty place for me all set and it was just beautiful! The teapot was so beautiful and the cup 7 saucer sublime. The flowers were fresh and the food was A-1 as always. They gave me one of the best pot's of tea I have had in a long time and I left feeling so relaxed and ready to face the daily grind once again. The Aubrey Rose is truly an oasis in a world of hurry. I read some wonderful tea books, enjoyed my tea and food and left feeling wonderful. This tearoom is truly tops! I just can not think of a better place to visit for a restful afternoon. Thank you Lorna and Dave. You two & your staff, are just the best. I wish you nothing but the best in all your tearoom activities. BRAVO! |
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- Lady Lisa Silva 03/05/08 |
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Food: My husband and I just want to congratulate Lorna and Dave for such a first class tea room. The atmosphere is SO inviting, the food was spectacular...on a par with any hotel I have ever had tea at (and I'm an English girl so I know my teas!) The presentation for Valentine's day was photographic, Thonya our waitress was extremely knowledgeable about the teas and food and the owners understand the value of excellent customer service. Next time we are in La Mesa we will be back!! Thank you for a wonderfully romantic tea! |
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- Robert & Joanne Gemmill 02/15/08 |
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Food:  My friend and I were so disappointed! We had read the reviews and were looking forward to something special. The tearoom is very highly feminine but smelling STRONGLY of garlic. The tea itself was excellent. However, the food was sickly sweet - even a sweet croissant with a chicken salad that tasted sugary. Only a couple of triangular sandwiches - I was looking forward to at least four and perhaps a sausage roll! More traditional fare! Do not go unless you want a nasty sweet taste in the back of your throat all day! |
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- Lesley 02/01/08 |
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Food: My sister and I are residents of La Mesa, and we often pass by the Aubrey Rose Tea Room as we are walking our dogs. We finally asked if it would be possible to have tea at their outside table so that we could sit with our dogs. They were happy to allow us to do so, and the entire experience was wonderful. The Queen Victoria Tea menu was outstanding, and the service was very pleasant. I highly recommend the Aubrey Rose Tea Room, and if you are like us and enjoy having your small, well-behaved dogs with you, request the outside table. Your dog will love it! |
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- Helen 01/20/08 |
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Food: The Aubrey Rose is the best tea room I have ever been to. I have gone to other tea rooms and I always find myself compairing them to The Aubrey Rose. My friends who have come with me find themselves doing the same thing as well. We love love the food and everything about it. We just wish we could go more often. Thank you for always making our experience so wonderful. Diane and friends |
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- Diane 01/11/08 |
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Food: I went to this tea parlor for an X-mas tea, with a group of 48 ladies. As always, it is just tops!!!! The service is A-1. The food is wonderful and best of all is the relaxing time away from everyday worries. This parlor is truly the best tea room in San Diego County. This parlor is lovely! Lady Lisa |
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- Lady Lisa 01/05/08 |
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Food: This was the first time for my mother and I while she was visiting for the holidays. We had a wonderful time and now I am sure tobe hooked. The atmosphere was pleasant and fun. The owners are very personable and make you feel welcome. I highly recommend Aubrey Rose! |
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- Lisa 01/01/08 |
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Food: I have had tea in many different places, from London to Victoria and The Aubrey Rose Tea Room surpasses my tea expectations. Your friends and family will thoroughly enjoy the comforting and pleasurable atmosphere, along with the succulent food. If you want to experience tea then you have to go to The Aubrey Rose Tea Room. |
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- Laleh 12/09/07 |
