Tea Upon Chatsworth
2180 Chatsworth Blvd
San Diego, CA
619-858-2848 (cu4t)
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Hours
Thu - Sun: 11:30am to 5:00pm
Thu - Sun: 11:30am to 5:00pm
Reservations are highly advised.
Reservations are a must for 4pm seating.
Mon Tues Wed - available upon request for parties of 12 or more
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Overview
Tea-Upon-Chatsworth, an English-style tea room, serves an innovative, seasonal and fresh menu that is made in-house to accompany its comprehensive premium tea list. Tea services include High Tea, Afternoon Tea, Children's Tea and Cream Tea. In addition to Baby & Wedding Shower, Birthday, and other Special Occasion Teas, be sure to check in often as we feature unique special events throughout the year, such as Opera Tea, Fairy Princess, Cinderella Costume Tea Ball, and various Holiday Teas!
Tea-Upon-Chatsworth, an English-style tea room, serves an innovative, seasonal and fresh menu that is made in-house to accompany its comprehensive premium tea list. Tea services include High Tea, Afternoon Tea, Children's Tea and Cream Tea. In addition to Baby & Wedding Shower, Birthday, and other Special Occasion Teas, be sure to check in often as we feature unique special events throughout the year, such as Opera Tea, Fairy Princess, Cinderella Costume Tea Ball, and various Holiday Teas!
Located in the beautiful neighborhood of Point Loma, we are minutes away from Lindberg Field, Downtown, Cabrillo National Monument, Newport Avenue Antique District, Balboa Park, Old Town, Seaworld, and La Jolla.
To avoid disappointment, reservations are highly advised.
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Food: A friend & I visited during Labor Day weekend. In my opinion, Tea-upon-Chatsworth is the EPITOME of what a tea room should be like! Friendly & attentive without being obtrusive. Creative/unique tea menu offerings + the traditional standards. Able to accommodate guests of any age. I especially enjoyed being able to try 3 different teas during my visit (their 'tea of the day' to start, a pot with the High Tea menu + a petite pot of dessert tea before leaving)! This was heaven :) Just wished I lived closer so that I could visit more often. Thank you for such a lovely outing. |
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- Patricia B. 09/24/08 |
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Food: It is a grand compliment to this establishment that I would chose to celebrate my birthday at TUC. My daughter asked if I wanted to try another tea room especially since I didn’t know what to expect with TUC’s Summer Islands Menu. I’m used to the more “traditional” afternoon tea menus. I was in for a delightful surprise. Our server, Anna, was very pleasant and attentive. My daughter and I loved the savories. Her favorite was the green tea and rice cuplet. I found it to be delectable as well. EVERYTHING was so fresh and tasty, which is essential for a tea room. The only thing that was not fresh was the wilted bougainvillea at our table but that didn’t matter since we weren’t planning to eat it. The presentation and artistry was exceptional, as always. The ambrosia cream was good b... (more) |
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- Arnie 09/14/08 |
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Food: I absolutely adore this place and my husband does too! I've been to Tea-upon-chatsworth twice and both times my husband and I had a wonderful experience. The food is delectable and my husband is quite fond of the green tea and rice cuplets. I myself love the scones! There is not a single place that does Scones like Joy does them! I too have been to a dozen tea houses but none have quality tea or perfected the brewing of tea as Tea-upong-chatsworth does! The service is also exceptional, Joy and her staff are very kind and attentive. I can think of no better way to spend a weekend afternoon. See you again soon Joy! Always such a pleasure! |
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- Shanti Wu 08/26/08 |
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As Henry James so eloquently put it: 'There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.' Thank you, Shanti! Joy |
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Food: I had requested a gluten-free option for a recent bridal shower held at this quaint establishment. They served thee most delightful assortment of fruits presented like a bouquet of summer flowers with a lovely liquid pairing. The stuffed yellow pepper with wild rice was baked to perfection. And the salad, the salad was so tasty and creative that I'm still thinking about it. As for tea, their Black Tea with Jasmine is a must try. The chef and staff obviously enjoy what they do and put a lot of love in their creations. I highly recommend Tea Upon Chatsworth. |
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- Aileen Trilles 08/25/08 |
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Food:  I enjoyed the special event with Bruce and Shelley Richardson. What a lovely way to spend the day! Joy is so caring and kind. You can truly see that she in in LOVE with the tea business. Her special events are not to be missed! I wish you the best Joy! You Go Girl! Lady Lisa Silva |
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- LS 08/20/08 |
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Dear Lady Lisa, It was a great honor & privilege for Tea-Upon-Chatsworth to host Bruce & Shelley's first appearance in SD. Their work & dedication to TEA is truly admirable! Thanks to you & all for giving them a warm welcome and making such an event so beautiful & memorable! I appreciate your kind words. Joy |
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- Jill Stock 08/20/08 |
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Food:  This weekend I was at Tea Upon Chatsworth for the 4th time. It was a much anticipated baby shower. The experience was disappointing. Despite specifying that the menu was to be vegetarian we were served chicken sandwiches. In making the reservation it was very clearly spelled out (3 telephone calls) that no meat, poultry or fish were to be served. Out of 16 guests 7 were vegetarian and having been told beforehand the menu would be vegetarian - didn't hesitate to eat the sandwiches. It was very distressing to have such a gross misunderstanding with Joy. We paid for high tea. It wasn't worth the extra cost. For $30 for 17 people they should have been able to substitute a different sandwich. I think it was just laziness on their part. I was very disappointed - it is not someplace I will take a party again. |
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- Melody 08/18/08 |
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Dear Melody,Yes, of course, how could I forget making a Toasted Gorgonzola with Candied Cherries & Walnuts plus also a Green Tea & Rice Croustade in addition to the Stuffed Pepper as your vegetarian substitutes? My best guess is that we inadvertently plated the Bay Leaf & Soy Sauce Chicken which essentially was an extra sandwich for your party. Not an excuse. I truly apologize but wanted you to know we did go the extra mile in accommodating your special request. Sincerely, Joy |
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Food: It was my pleasure to experience a special event at Tea Upon Chatsworth with Bruce and Shelley Richardson. Joy and her staff prepared a very special tea, excellent food, attentive service with teas paired for each part of the tea time! The decor is restful, just what a tea room should be! I'll return soon! |
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- Wanda 08/13/08 |
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Food: It was my pleasure to experience a special event at Tea Upon Chatsworth with Bruce and Shelley Richardson. Joy and her staff prepared a very special tea, excellent food, attentive service with teas paired for each part of the tea time! The decor is restful, just what a tea room should be! I'll return soon! |
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- Wanda 08/13/08 |
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Food: Nothing makes a teacher more proud than a star student! I recently had the opportunity to speak at this tearoom and visit with Joy, a graduate of my TEA 101 seminar. Her tea foods are some of the best I've encountered. Her comprehensive tea list has something for every tea taste and her tea preparation was spot on. Joy has spent several years broadening her knowledge as a student of tea. Her hard work is evident. Tea-upon-Chatsworth, with its efficient staff and delicious menu, is a haven of tea bliss in the city of San Diego! |
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- Bruce Richardson 08/06/08 |
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Food: I just came back from an Opera Tea at the Tea Upon Chatsworth. Just when I thought that Joy couldn't improve on anything...she proved me wrong. Everything was wonderful! And Anna Suzette who sang was like listening to an angel. Between the music and the food I felt like I was in heaven. What a wonderful evening. I can't wait until their next event. |
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- Jane Carlson 08/01/08 |
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Food: Tea-Upon Chatsworth is the best tea room in the San Diego area. The entire tea experience will delight your senses. The owner Joy and her staff are friendly. The tea room is beautiful and the food presentation is fabulous! I can't wait to return. I loved the entire tea experience at Tea-Upon Chatsworth. If you've never been it is a must. The momnent you walk in the door you know you are in for a wonderful tea experience. |
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- Cheryl Graf 07/28/08 |
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Food: Tea Upon Chatsworth is the ultimate in high tea experiences. The delicious food, best scones ever and delightful atmosphere might only be surpassed by the amazing service - you will want togo over and over again! What a fun time and an escape form everything ordinary! Joy is the best! |
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- Concetta Antico 07/20/08 |
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- Julia 07/14/08 |
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Food: This was my first tea house experience. Wonderful! My friends and I were just thrilled to try it out and were not disappointed. We get together once a month to shop and lunch and I decided to try Tea Upon Chatsworth as a change. Glad we did! We had a lovely time, the food was excellent and the employees were terrific. The caramel tea was outstanding. The atmosphere was lovely--all of the china and silver and tablecloths were charming. Beautiful room. The quiche and sandwiches were tasty, too. And those scones...best I've ever had. The rose petal jam was to die for. I highly recommend this establishment to all. We will be going back very soon (and regularly!). |
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- Monica 07/01/08 |
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Food: I still can't find a salmon bisque as superbly delicious as the one I tried at Tea-Upon-Chatsworth!I would drive 2 1/2 hours to have some again! The food selection is delightful. I loved the mushroom tartlets, the petite sandwiches, and the scones! They were freshly baked and went well with their clotted cream and rose petal jam. The food presentation was lovely as well. The atmosphere is charming. The staff was very helpful and attentive. Definitely a place to go to when I'm in California! |
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- emilie 07/01/08 |
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Dear Emilie,I still have the letter from Bon Appetit asking me for that Salmon Bisque recipe. It will for surely be one to include in my cookbook! Looking forward to seeing you again. Sincerely, Joy |
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Food: Currently living in Virginia, my daughters, ages 18 and 16, and I recently returned to San Diego for a visit. One of the first things we thought to do would be to go to 'Tea Upon Chatsworth'. During the 2 years we lived in San Diego we tried to go every month or so. I called Thursday morning and Joy was very happy to hear we would like to come to tea. I also arranged for my daughters to bring two friends along. We were so warmly greeted by Joy and Carol, who had served us often. When I explained that one of the girls was not coming after all, the extra place setting was removed and we chatted while giving our order for tea. I am rather a purist so I prefer unflavored tea and my favorite is the House Blend. My girls love the variety of flavored teas. Our tea was served properly steeped... (more) |
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- Carol Nichols 06/30/08 |
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Food: The Perfect Palace to have a Royal Tea Party! Tea-Upon-Chatsworth made my 50th birthday perfect for myself and 40 lady guests. This event will be remembered by all who attended the rest of our lives. Joy the owner was accommodating, friendly, and knowledgeable to make sure my day was everything I dreamed of for my tea party. I started planning this event months before and searched in the San Diego area for the perfect tea house. I feel I found it in Tea-Upon-Chatsworth. Joy the owner (the owner is what really makes a tea house) was open to my ideas I wanted for my special day and even helped add to it with her ideas. Every detail was perfect from the tea selection, food and table settings including Joy and her friendly staff. I am confident that that this ... (more) |
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- Luanna McDowell 06/25/08 |
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Food: I love everything about Tea Upon Chatsworth! From the atmosphere to the food, the tea and most of all the service, it is so obvious that Joy and her staff really enjoy serving others and making each visit an experience to remember. I recently had an event catered and was so impressed every step of the way. Joy took so much time explaining everything to me and when I showed up the day of the event, it was all ready to go! The food was delicious and it looked absolutely perfect! I can't wait to visit again! |
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- Kelli Jodoin 06/20/08 |
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- Lillian Abella 06/20/08 |
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Food: Since discovering Tea-Upon-Chatsworth, the ladies in our family had our 3rd annual Mother's Day celebration this year at this charming little tea-shop. Every year, the food is outstanding and the presentation gorgeous! This year, our favorite was the risotto-filled mushroom, and the stunning Queen's Cake with marizipan & custard cream topped with a fresh fragrant rose from Joy's garden was a beautiful gift to all! The green & white tea with mango is so fine! We've stopped going elsewhere! TUC, as we lovingly call it, is the most unique, the most generous, the most gracious, and the most charming of them all! |
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- Kathleen 06/20/08 |
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Food: I was disappointed the 2nd time I visited this tea house. The scones did not taste fresh, and the apricot cake with chocolate topping was dry. The teas were flavorful, but for the money they charge and the small amount of food given, it's not worth the price. |
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- mjp 06/19/08 |
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In our 3 1/2 years of existence, we strived to create a family atmosphere for all our guests. My dears, please let us know during your visit if there is a problem so we can help you right then and there. Our goal is to always give you the best tea experience possible. The smell of your scone baking is what greets you at our door...with our Chatsworth cream and home-made rose petal jam it's among the many things that brings our patrons back time after time, for which we are very thankful! Sincerely, Joy |
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Food: This was my first California teahouse experience and I was quite diappointed in the service. The tea was great, especially the Paris, but I felt 'rushed' the entire time. The staff seemed annoyed that our group wanted to stay for the full two hours and kept watching us. I prefer to relax and enjoy the teas, the food and the experience. I'm not sure I would return. |
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- Tonya 06/14/08 |
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Food: My mother, sister-in-law and I spent a portion of Mother's Day here and had a glorious tea!! Such a delightful atmosphere and delicious food! The ambiance brought back memories of my stay in England. It reminded me of an English country teahouse. Thank you for a wonderful time! |
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- Donna 06/14/08 |
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Food: Joy is without a doubt the best tea hostess in town! I've had tea around the world and come back time and again with everyone I know to introduce them to the changing menu delicacies and delightful ambiance of this charming tea house. Nothing corny about it. Elegant, sophisticated and friendly. My children have grown up enjoying tea with Joy. |
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- siri Jostad 06/09/08 |
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Food: Very cute, small tea room with excellent tea and great food that is made fresh. Every tea we tasted was good, but the Paris tea was the best I have had in a long time. |
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- Jerah 06/08/08 |
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Food: This was my first time going to a Tea Party. It was such an AWESOME and WONDERFUL experience! My sister and our friends had a great time! The tea and the 3 tier tray food was DELICIOUS. The atmosphere was relaxing and welcoming. Joy and all of the staff were wonderful. This was the BEST Tea place ever! THANK YOU!! You made my sister's Bachelorette Tea Party memorable. =D I'm looking forward to coming back to Tea-Upon-Chatsworth again! Once again, THANK YOU! =) |
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- WilheMina 05/21/08 |
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Food: This was my fourth visit to Tea Upon Chatsworth and I continue to be amazed by the level of excellence that Joy and her staff maintain. The Rose Guava soup (semi-frozen) was heavenly as were the scones of the day. I just wish Joy would write a cookbook- I'd love to have the recipes |
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- MaryJo 04/27/08 |
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Food: Being a tea afficianado, I feel like I've tried just about every tea room in the county & then some, and Tea-Upon-Chatsworth blows all the rest away! The variety of the menu (seasonal changes, often inspired by Joy's love of gourmet foods & her travels) is a delight & the service is truly THE MOST GENEROUS & GRACIOUS in town! It is leisurely, relaxing & you never feel rushed or unwelcome. They are gracious with offering special extras like course refreshers (in between courses) & changes of tea, almost like a wine-tasting, with each course. I cannot rave enough about this place, and I've had high tea all over the world (Victoria, BC; all over San Diego; Rome; Israel; Japan; Pasadena) |
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- Nina Ruth 04/25/08 |
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Food: What a great time we had!! Our Red Hat group attended the Opera Tea. Everything was wonderful - the food, the tea, the ambiance, the service, the presentation. And, Anna's singing was FABULOUS. We enjoyed her so much, not only her wonderful voice, but her darling personality. |
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- Mary Lou Gallo 04/09/08 |
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Food: My friend Ellen and I look forward to our monthly 'tea date' which often seems too long a time to wait for our next tea time! Since we love all of the teas, we simply rotate our selection of teas each month. The food is always excellent and we eagerly anticipate trying out one of Joy's new creations - everything that is served is always wonderful! The atmosphere transforms you to another time - no matter how busy it is, Joy and her staff make tea time a special relaxing treat for all of their guests. From our very first visit, we were 'hooked' and plan to continue our monthly visits for a long time to come. Kudos to Joy, Carol and all of the staff for making Tea Upon Chatsworth such a very special place :) |
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- Karen 04/07/08 |
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Food: I was at the tea and opera and loved every bit of the food,tea,service and the beautiful singing...can't wait to do it again... |
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- carol 04/06/08 |
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Food: This outstanding tea room is a delight to visit and my friend Karen and I make a point to book a table every month. We are amazed at Joy's ability to always create a new menu with delightful hot delicacies, tea sandwiches, fresh fruit, scones and sweets. Our three tired tray is always beautifully garnished with fresh flowers. We find the delightful décor, wonderful tea and food selection, friendly and attentive customer service from Carol a real pleasure, and hope you will too. |
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- Ellen 04/06/08 |
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Food: What a wonderful experience! Anna was magnificent, awesome. It's a great idea to sit there and be served with delicious sandwiches, awesome tea and then to see and hear this outstanding talent singing to us who sounded like Sarah Brightman. Wow, kudos, Joy! Great job! Coleta Chatfield 619-405-8825 |
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- Coleta Chatfield 04/05/08 |
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Food: Opera Tea . . . what an amazing experience. The best of two worlds! Yes, definitely an event worth looking forward to. For my friend, Donna and me, it was a incredible afternoon of delightful tea by gracious host, Joy and opera and broadway songs by Anna. An encore is in order. Bravo! |
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- Irma 04/04/08 |
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Food: Wow! What an experience! This charming tea house was the most calming and soothing time I've had in a long while. The teas recommended hit the spot and the food complimented the teas. Customer service ranks among the best! Thanks for making my first time and my friend's birthday such an enjoyable event. I will highly recommend my friends and co-workers to come for tea. I can't wait to come back! |
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- Vandy 04/04/08 |
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Food: How can we not have a good tea here? Each time Joy has created an excellent menu, with a good variety of tastes. I had a wonderful birthday tea here with my two friends. Thank you Joy! |
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- Val 03/27/08 |
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Food: My Group, The Victorian Tea Society, went here for tea a long time back and we loved it! Joy was very nice to us and the food was very creative and yummy. I am looking forward to our next visit. We here in San Diego are so blessed to have so many beautiful tearooms to choose from. 99% of them are just a beautiful way to spend an afternoon with friends and family. Lady Lisa |
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- Lady Lisa 03/05/08 |
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Food: My husband and I had a wonderful Valentine's Day dinner at Tea Upon Chatsworth. Joy went out of her way to prepare a delicous and beautiful meal combined with great service from Christy and Carol. We have decided to make it a yearly tradition for Valentine's Day! |
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- Debra O'Leary 02/23/08 |
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Food: TUC serves the most delectable scone, cream and rose petal jam in the world. Paris tea is my all time favorite. The atmosphere is delightful and the service is outstanding. |
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- Arnie 02/21/08 |
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Food: My husband and I enjoyed a lovely, intimate Valentine's Day dinner at TUC. It was a nice quiet dinner by candlelight. Such a nice change of pace from the hustle and bustle of a busy restaurant. The service was excellent as always. The staff was very pleasant, courteous and knowledgable. The special Valentine's Day menu was absolutely amazing and the presentation was beautiful. I highly recommend the featured tea...I think it was called Love Affair, a wonderful flavorful blend of strawberries and chocolate. We've been to TUC many times before and it just gets better and better every time we visit. The scones are so delicious! Stop by and try some soon! |
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- Kirstie 02/18/08 |
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Food: My wife and I joined our friends for a special Valentine's dinner at Tea Upon Chatsworth. The food and service was excellent as usual. The special Valentine's menu was amazing. I recommend Tea Upon Chatsworth for any and all occassions. |
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- Rene 02/18/08 |
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- Dawne Wood 02/02/08 |
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- Amy Waczek 01/28/08 |
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Food: Simply Delightful! My daughter and I were treated like special guests instead of customers! My daughter has a single pink candle in her white forest cake in honor of her birthday.We are already regular visitors to Tea Upon Chatsworth and I must say we are delighted each time by the variety of the menu, elegant yet inviting atmosphere, and gracious service. Tea Upon Chatsworth deserves a six star rating as an authentic Tea Shop committed to excellence. |
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- Judy Johnstone 01/21/08 |
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Food: My mom, sister, and I have been doing tea for quite awhile now. We were very pleased with our experience in Tea Upon Chatsworth. Joy (the owner) allowed me to bring my two year old daughter, she has been going to tea since an infant. My daughter sat the whole tea time and enjoyed the Fairy Princess sandwiches that Joy made for her. After, we enjoyed taking pictures with the boas and hats that were available. Great atmosphere and food! We will be going again. |
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- Christine Diosa 01/20/08 |
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Food: What a lovely afternoon. By the end of our tea, we were planning our next visit. The staff, food and especially the atmosphere were excellent. I recommend Tea Upon Chatsworth for anyone looking for an authentic afternoon tea. |
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- Lynda Matthews 01/18/08 |
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Food: A great experience! Wonderful atmosphere, very congenial service, excellent food servings with the bean/barley soup being extraordinarily good. Look forward to going back next time I'm in San Diego. |
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- John Lala 01/14/08 |
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Food: My friends and I have been going to this tea room for the last few years. We have been doing tea for well over 12 years, but once we found Tea Upon Chatsworth we stopped going anywhere else. We love the ambience, enjoy the tea and the variety and especially like the soup......always delicious. We always leave feeling very satisfied indeed. |
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- Anne 01/13/08 |
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Food: I've never been to tea before. I will go again! My friend and I took our daughter's on Saturday, Dec 29th for the experience. Everything was beautiful and elegant, but the staff made us feel at home and welcome. The guided us through the whole experience and helped us select our teas and explained all the little goodies brought. I hope to make this a regular thing! |
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- Stephany Brown 01/01/08 |
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Food: I loved this place. I expected afternoon tea to be a more stuffy experience but the atmosphere was cozy, delightful, and relaxed. If I had a question on tea the server knew the answer. She also gave me wonderful tips on how to prepare the teas I purchased from them at home. I must say I love thier teas I bought several packages to take home, and the food was quite good and there was lots of variety. I like thier teas so much I often go by just to buy tea. I definitely reccomend them. |
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- Anna 12/30/07 |
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Food: This tearoom offers a welcome respite to frantic lifestyles. A friend & I have taken each other here for Birthdays, Holidays & other times as well on a regular basis over the last couple years. It continues to please us tremendously. What suprises me each time we visit, is that Joy continues to improve the tastiness of her menus- I did not think it was possible- she is a true artist & is a creative & talented chef. We love Carol, who has served our tea to us on numerous occations too. We are all fortunate to have this lovely place to take tea. |
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- Darcy Ashley 12/28/07 |
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Food: This is a wonderful place to celebrate a special occasion or to just meet with friends. The food is always delicious and the service is excellent. The teas served are varied and very interesting. |
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- Amy Harrison 12/03/07 |
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- Virginia Ferguson 12/03/07 |
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Food: It was a true delight to visit this fabulous tea room. My sister and I had a lovely afternoon together celebrating her birthday! Everything was excellent and the service was fabulous! |
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- Cheryl Graf 11/28/07 |
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Food: I know for a fact that each visitor is allowed two pots of tea. The servers are so kind and really helped my daughter enjoy her first tea experience. The food: delicious. The atmosphere: beautiful. The perfect place for tea drinkers young and old. |
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- Nicole 11/11/07 |
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- Marianne 11/09/07 |
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Food: If you are looking for aurthentic afternoon tea then this is not, it has been adapted to suit Americans. You where not offered to select the tea you wanted, and only one pot per table of four or more. The service was slow and the price very high for what you recieved. Other than that the shop is clean and the table settings very nice and the food was very good. Will not return in a hurray as there are far more traditional places to go in San Diego. |
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- Harriett 11/08/07 |
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- Katie 11/03/07 |
