Reviews

Variety:     Artistry:     Service:     Food: I've been to the Lyon's Den many times (it's close to where I work). It's a cozy neighborhood “coffee house” hangout that is teenager friendly. This is NOT a tea house, although they have about 25 loose leaf teas to choose from (Davidson Teas if I recall correctly). Open mike during the week and live (mostly amateur) music most weekends. It has a limited menu (mostly deli style stuff & baked goods) with real good sandwiches. Super friendly service. Nice place, but if you expecting to experience something new or unusual, you will be disappointed.

- Tea Snob Steve 09/27/08

Variety:     Artistry:     Service:     Food: The Lyon's Den is one of my favorite local hang-outs and is a great place to go for tea or coffee. With its comfortable, relaxed atmosphere, the Lyon's Den is a pleasant spot to while away an evening,connect with friends, or stop in for your favorite warm beverage on the way home from work. The tea varieties at the Lyon's Den tend toward the adventurous: in addition to a broad array of green, black, and herbal teas, you can also find mate, chai, and bubble tea on the menu. Not sure what kind of tea you'd like? The well-trained baristas will guide you through the selections and are glad to offer advice on what tea may best fit your taste. For food, you'll find a healthy selection of cafe-style offerings. I'm fond of the giant sugar cookies--you get a d... (more)iscount for ordering two, which makes them perfect for sharing. While you won't find a formal 'high tea' experience at the Lyon's Den, come here to expand your tea horizons, or to enjoy the international variations (traditional teas plus mate from Latin America, chai from India, bubble tea from Asian youth culture) on the theme of tea that we all love.

- JenniFren 03/31/08

Variety:     Artistry:     Service:     Food: Correct me if I'm wrong, but this place never struck me as a teahouse. A hangout, maybe. In those respects, it's kind of fun, but it looks like a teenager's club. I don't remember teas being really promoted there (I've been twice) and unfortunately each time I ordered their pricey mango cake, I tasted something quite moldy tucked in there like it had started to spoil. Ambiance wise, I felt comfortable and wanted to hang out... it was just so costly and for what was a disappointing purchase. I think I paid 3.75$ for my small spoiled cake. The worst part is, there was something decidedly off in it even the second time I tried, just in case it was a rare case of bad luck. It's been quite a few months since I've been, though. I hope they have that sorted. Still... I ... (more)wouldn't go to this place if you're looking for a tea house that you would go for peace- More like the local hangout for the college kids attending down the street that want somewhere to do their homework. I would classify it as a cafe. Well... a 'den', just like they call it.

- Mea 12/28/07