Vintage Tea Leaf
969 E. Broadway
Long Beach, CA
562-435-5589
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#20
of 305in CA
Hours
Thu - Mon: 11:30am to 6:00pm
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Food: There are no words to describe how WONDERFUL this place is!! This tea spot is AMAZING! At first I was scared to even walk in the door because of the Reviews that I read. NOW READ THIS!! VINTAGE TEA LEAF OUT BEATS EVERY OTHER TEA SPOT BY FAR. I did my research. I drove darn near L.A looking for 'The One' This place Gets an A++ on APPEARANCE, A++ on FOOD, A++ on the KNOWLEDGE of tea, A+++ on SERVICE,FRIENDLINESS, CLEANLINESS, and EVERYTHING else that you can imagine your Tea Party can be. My mom was very pleased on how her Birthday Tea Party went. She recommends this spot to ANY AND EVERYONE!!! |
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- Jennie 10/30/09 |
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Food: I think apperance is eveything, from the looks of it on the outside looking into the window, It didnt give the appearance to be very clean.So I based my decission on not going into the restuarant. I can only imagine the food not being that great. |
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- Jean Hopue 10/01/09 |
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Food: The owner Beverly didn't like the tea we ordered and let us know, there was no service, the food not very tasty and we couldn't even get our tea refilled. Terrible! |
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- Millie and George 09/15/09 |
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Food: My friends and I went to tea there today and I haven’t been there in years simply because of the unfriendly attitude that the owner Beverly seems to have with her customers. I think someone needs to remind her that we are paying to have tea there she isn’t paying us to enjoy the ambiance of the tea experience. My friend was moving out of state and she wanted to go there one last time, it certainly wasn’t they way she envisioned her tea day to be on Saturday. The scones where ok the devonshire cream and lemon curd was a huge disappointment. The lemon curd didn’t seem to have a tart distinctive flavor (it was hard and jellied in the container that it was served in) and the devonshire cream was lacking in texture. I decided to try the , cucumber & herbed cream cheese on white, orange, mango ... (more) |
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- r 06/08/09 |
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Food: The owner Beverly is always present which always made me and my guests nervous because if she doesn't like the tea that you selected she will let you know; I have been there at least 20 times over the years and tried to ignore this but finally decided I had had enough and I now go to the Scarlet Tea Room in Pasadena - they aren't critical of what you have selected and they have a very broad food menu although tea selection isn't as broad they make up for it in all other aspects and you will have a nice experience with no criticisms from the owner. |
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- June 06/04/09 |
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Food: There is nothing quite as wonderful as sinking back in a cushy, over-sized chair, with a great cup of tea, and having a long leisurely talk with good friends. This, to me, is the essence of my experiences at The Vintage Tea Leaf. I discovered the it 10 years ago when I was given a bridal tea there and I've been a regular customer ever since. I find the quality of the tea (no teabags!) to be excellent and I truly appreciated being taught the art of tea preparation during my first visits. After using a tea sock I'll never go back to other methods. My personal favorites are Queen B and Friendship Blend but my daughter-in-law loves Strawberries and Cream. I find Miss Beverly and her staff to be charming, warm, and welcoming every time I visit. The food is excellent as well. I would like to add that I've hosted 4 bridal teas there over the years and they have all been special experiences. |
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- Leila S. 05/28/09 |
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Food: My sisters took my mother and myself to this lovely tearoom on our shared birthday May 1, 2009. I was surprised and delighted with the ambiance, large selection of premium teas, wonderful food, and the friendly, pleasant staff. the Vintage Tea Leaf made this a birthday celebration that will be remembered for many years to come. I want to thank Beverly for her generosity and wonderful conversation. |
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- Jerry Daynes 05/18/09 |
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Food: I was there yesterday with a large party. No one told us to pick out teacups and we waited about 35 minutes for tea....waited again for the food, and again for more food. The food was great, the teahouse was fun, but the service was horrid. The price was way too high. For children 1 scone, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a cupcake and some fruit....$21.oo was way out of line. The tepots were always empty and checking on them seemed to be an after thought. |
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- Mrs. T 05/17/09 |
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Food: I took my mother and sister for their birthdays and had a wonderful time. They loved picking out their hats and tea cups, just like dress up when you were a kid. Teas were all whole leaf from all over the world. I liked the lavender tea and each individual pot stayed hot for over an hour.Salmon and artichoke sandwiches were my favorite. Ms Beverly gave great insight to the teas we were interested in. The teahouse is very tradtional english decor and she has a beautufl gift shop next door. All in all a wonderful day. |
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- Peggy 05/17/09 |
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Food: How can this place only have three stars??? I've been to every tea room in Long Beach and most in Orange County, and no one comes close to the place in terms of tea selection and quality, food choices or atmosphere. It's been written up everywhere and I run into people from out of state who know the place. So why only three stars?? Something's fishy here. |
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- Crystal 05/11/09 |
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Food: I marvel that we're lucky enough to have a world-famous tea room in the heart of Long Beach. Ranked in the top 10 nationally by Forbes and other magazines, tea never fails to please. You won't find a tea bag here, or lemon curd from a jar. Everything is lovingly homemade and presented proudly. The music and atmosphere is soothing and it's so easy to lose oneself in the plush cushions and a perfect cup of tea. If I had to drive 30 miles for this, I would, but I'm so lucky to only be a mile or two away. Thank heavens for Vintage and Miss Beverly! |
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- Bronnwynne 05/08/09 |
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Food: I agree with R. Richards' review completely. Horrible food is bad enough, but Ms. Beverly's attitude ruined the experience. |
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- Bonnie 02/26/09 |
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Food: When you walk in, it's like visiting my great-grandmother's house when she was alive....cluttered and full of stuff that you don't necessarily want or need. However, after actually taking a look around, there were some really nice things you may consider buying. After proceeding to the restaurant portion of the building, I was in awe with all the variety of teas available on the wall. I came here with my tea club, and I sadly have to say I was not impressed with the food for the price we paid. Beverly did her best to greet each table, and apologized profusely for the sub-standard service due to schedule conflict of a few large parties. I also feel the need to mention one person in her staff had the audacity to ask me out on a date...he was old enough to be my father. I politely said ... (more) |
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- Shae 02/10/09 |
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