Lisa’s Tea Treasures

I’ve loved coming here for friends’ birthdays and getting all dolled up. The place is decorated adorably in floral and antique looking cups, doilies, you name it. I’ve tried My Lady’s Respite, the the Earl Grey Floral and Peach Strawberry teas among others, but I’d have to say the the earl grey floral is my favorite tea! Their quiches are also nice and buttery/​flakey.
Though the tea sandwiches and scones seem small, it’ll actually fill you up!
This is the perfect place to catch up with girl friends and feel like you’re in a grown-​up version of the tea party you always wanted haha

Great place for a mommy/​daughter date. The tea is delicious, but DO NOT bother with the food — disgusting, cold, overpriced, laughable. You’ll do yourself a favor by just having tea, scones, and tea biscuits with the delicious lemon spread. The service is mediocre and the owner is not the most pleasant, welcoming hostess. I will return to have tea and scones ONLY!

Tried Lisa’s for the first time with my little girl and we both loved it. This place is everything you would imagine a tea party to be. From the floral print, to the beautiful tea cups, doilies, and food. Service was great and everyone was super friendly.
Such a great selection of food and teas as well. I ordered The Duchess Delight and The Court Jesters Surprise for my daughter. I also had the Ceylon tea & Rose Petals Tea, and my daughter had hot chocolate. The plates look a bit small but we were so full from everything we barely finished our dessert!
Overall yes, it is a bit on the pricey side by I honestly think you are paying more for the experience of it all. I can’t wait to come back for some more mother/​daughter time. Thanks Lisa’s! Pinkies up! :)

This is the PERFECT place to just relax and have tea! I love the delicious cookies and the sandwiches! The dessert topped off a wonderful meal! The whole place is very cute, and the gift shop has beautiful gifts that are great for birthday presents. I recommend visiting near Christmastime since the gift shop items are fabulous! One of my favorite places! 5 stars!

Went yesterday (Tues) and it was not busy at all. Such a pretty place for tea. Linen table cloth, beautiful tea cups and dishware, tasty bits, and soft classical music is just what I was going for. The frozen peach dessert was incredible.

This place is fantastic! The décor, the food, the service, and the ambiance were all excellent. A bit on the pricey side but I’ll return again.

My Mother-​in-​Law brought me here for a girl’s family day and it was wonderful and delicious. The food portions were much larger than we expected and completely scrumptious. The shop is cute and pretty. Service was wonderful, too.
It was the perfect Tea experience.

We had a baby shower with a party of 10. I’ll list the positives and negatives for people booking in future, since I wish I had know some things beforehand:
Positives:
–They have separate rooms for larger parties and its overall more spacious then other tea places
— they added nice touch my decorating with pink décor for baby shower
— place setting was nice with China
— tea was really good and refilled in timely manner
Negatives:
–the service was good but waitress was not overly friendly
— food was mediocre in my opinion. Way overcharged for sandwiches made from generic bread. Scones did not taste very homemade
— huge pressure to order week before but honestly you can squeeze last minute orders day of
— a HUGE negative: they charge for bringing cake and replaced our desserts in lieu of cake cutting charge without really consulting first. Waitress put group in awkward situation of asking us if we want to waive cake cutting charge over dessert that should be included in many plates. They overcharge as it is, why not just give desserts as expected and tell customers BEFORE if they are charging to cut cake. She served the cake and THEN asked if we would like to skip dessert.
We happily would’ve kept cake with us and cut ourselves if we knew.
**Baby showers often have cakes and the cake cutting charge should’ve been relayed during reservation. Basically if you bring cake, they want to get out of giving you a dessert and save their money. While we still pay full price for the plates**
I read many reviews and didn’t see anything about their cake policy so wanted to share with those who may think about bringing one

Yesterday’s valentine tea with my daughters and wife could not have exceeded my expectations more. Having gone to other High Teas with my family, I would say this little victorian style gem, sets the standard for others to emulate. (Even the Fairmont hotel in San Jose should visit and take notes on what a High Tea should be.)
The service was friendly, quick and yet unobtrusive. The various room layout gave a feeling of intimate parlours of old but still light and inviting.
Having arrived hungry, the portions were substantial, well plated and delicious. The tea itself was so good I bought some for home.
Needless to say, Lisa’s Tea Treasures rates 5 stars in my book and worth the drive from our home in Livermore any day!

I used to always come here when I was younger, but stopped going for some time. I came here two weeks ago for the first time in 10 years, and WOW I don’t remember this place tasting THIS good!!! I was completely blown away by the deliciousness :) not only is the quality of the food top notch, the quality of their tea is also incredible. I have been to a few other high tea shops, but they have yet to outdo Lisa’s Tea Treasures!!! I personally recommend Louis XIV’s favorite (afternoon tea in France) with their strawberry black tea! And for desert, their lemon tart IS THE BEST LEMON TART EVER. Super light and not sour at all!!! It’s one of those delicious and heavenly creations that you can eat for days without getting tired of!!! Also, love, love, LOVE the staff here. They are so sweet, friendly, and helpful! I will definitely be returning here soon :)

We had the cutest girls’ day for a girlfriends birthday! Staff was very attentive and very patient explaining the menu. There’s a bell that you can ring when you need service.
The plates of sandwiches looked tiny but I got super full! I liked my mini quiche the most and wished I ate that last. There’s a nice selection of tea. I chose jasmine oolong and it was delicious.
We all decided to take our dessert to go, but the server still brought out a little cake with a candle for the big birthday girl! My friend was even gifted a small spoon for her birthday. These nice touches of service was beyond what we would have imagined our little afternoon tea party could be.
We saw ladies of all ages from babies to grandmas. Nice way to enjoy the afternoon!
Thanks for making it such a great afternoon for us! Especially the birthday girl!

Refused to «serve our kind»
Smelt honestly like baby diapers. Dirty ones
Crabby service
Don’t even try to go unless you are a gray topper or with some elderly. It won’t work no matter how fancy you dress

I called and left a vm 2 weeks before to reserve a seating for myself and my 8 year old and her friend. They called me the next day to confirm the requested seating date/​time.
While we were waiting to be seated, the girls wandered through the gift area in the lobby (loaded with breakables), but the staff did not seem perturbed by this at all.
We were seated at a lovely table (almost all the tables were occupied!) and given an extensive list of tea offerings plus non-​tea choices for the kids. The service was super friendly, and pretty fast, and the food presented was beautiful. They even had a special holiday menu.
Unfortunately, I got something caught in my throat and could not stop coughing, so I stepped into the lobby to get some air. The lady (owner?) at the desk brought me water and even a cough drop. She was just so kind!
All in all, a great experience with super nice people at the tables around us, except it is a bit expensive (75 dollars for tea and cookies for 3), however, I would definitely go back for a occasional treat as it’s totally worth it.
Well done Lisa’s Pruneyard!

We really enjoyed tea time at Lisa’s. My mother and I came here on a Sunday afternoon and had a wonderful brunch!
We LOVED the Butter Truffle! It was so delicious, I am still thinking about that tea and it’s months later! We also got Rajah’s Prize, it was good but nothing compares to the Butter Truffle. For our tea plates, we got Venetian’s Romance and My Lady’s Respite.
The ambiance is also lovely — the floral wallpaper, teapots lining the ceiling, and the whole tea house is broken up into smaller rooms. I loved that! The cozies for the tea pots are adorable, and keep the top on, a small detail but we noticed and appreciated not having to use a hand to keep the teapot closed!

Not too different from the other locations — they all have the same cutesy storefront shop and similar decorations. This one is slightly bigger than the other one I’ve been to, so you will be able to get a bigger group in there.
I got scones and tea, and also ate a sandwich or two from a girlfriend’s plate. Again, for something that’s trying to mimicking the British high tea experience, I found the service to be sparse, the presentation of the tea and the food to be a bit on the kitschy side, and over all a lot more «tea» than «high».
Scones were decent, the jam and cream were ok *shrug*. It is a bit pricey considering you are just getting tea, scones and sandwiches, when the atmosphere is not quite to par. I suppose it’s a great place to hang out with girl friends but I’m a all-​or-​nothing girl when it comes to high tea places.

This is my second time at Lisa’s Tea Treasures, however the one I had visited previously was the Santana Row location.
I must state that my experience at this location was by far the most outstanding afternoon tea experience I’ve had the joy of being a guest in.
The tea selections are expansive, inclusive, and quite affordable for the taste quality you get.
The service was impeccable.
The entire ambiance of this place subtly exudes a casual elegance that perfectly fits its traditionally English floral décor.
I had the King Louis XIV tea (~$ 25 per service)
This included two tea sandwiches, a scone, a petite savory pastry, and even a dessert — I picked the berry tart!
My tea selections was the Marquis’ Mint, with light lemony notes nuanced with the gentle freshness of the mint.
My friend I brought with me had the Summer Regatta tea.
This also included two tea sandwiches, a scone, a mushroom tartlet, and dessert. Her tea was likewise the Summer Regatta, with peach and strawberry notes. The aroma was so nice and decadently sweet.
I’d rate 10 stars if I could. Bravo! I will definitely return again.

afternoon high tea b-​day treat last sat…3^rd annual tradition & counting… i’ve alwaz heart teatime & all of its girliness… i like trying diff spots (tho Lovejoy’s in SF is still the staple)…i chose Lisa’s for this bday…& this locay of 3 cuz it had the best reviews… btw, found out that they’re individually owned…“Lisa has moved on… to other things”…
THE STAFF | greeted by a warm hostess… later confirmed as the owner, Dale Ann… our waitress, on the other hand, hated being there… bipolar actually… mean w/​attitude at times & fake-​nice the other half… u nvr knew which u may get when she returned to your table… basically alternated…
other waitresses seem to have the kind hospitality u’d want at these places… see, for me, i feel all happy & girlie when i go to high tea once-twice/yr…ruins it when service is not up to par… it’s usually the owners who really kares… as w/​Tyme for Tea in Fremont & here… owner of Lovey’s in Pacifica, however, is mean… y be in the service industry then… this coming frm someone in the field who knows better for myself & my staff…
THE FEEL | in a nice plaza to walk around after, u enter into a kute gift parlour… usual unique victorian tea sets, blends, & nicknacks… wish i had more time to browse…
we were seated in the first of 3 small rooms…(2^nd had a long table that could seat a dozen or so)…plush, comfy chairs to melt into… aah…some w/​arms & i noticed a bench… cup sets w/​price tags hung on the walls… paintings as well, but prob not for sale… waitresses in maid uniforms… overall, nice initial feel… intimate, girlie…
similar to other tea rooms in many ways… linens, china, lace, victorian décor…but more differences:
— we were instructed to ring a handheld bell when ready for service… which we did once & ms. bipolar, aforementioned, wasn’t happy when she finally came…
— tea cozies, covering the pots… but teas nvr came out hot enuf… big minus… also, nvr offered to refill… actually, a bother when i had finally asked…
— individual plates instead of tiers, boo… they do carry pots & plates out in a tall wooden 3-​tier that is high from floor to table… but u won’t get the usual tabletop tiers of goodies… visuals do affect the mood…
THE FOOD | we like tea rooms that offer selections besides sammies & scones… they do have soup (clam chowder that day –not bad), quiche (tomato cheddar –not bad), savory bites, & desserts…
table was already set w/​lemon curd & jar of Lotus tea biscuits, which i had read about… nice touch… dunking biscuits in my tea reminded me of childhood…
TIP… tho sets on the menu list specific sammies, it does not matter cuz u could pick from 9 in actuality… i calculated ea set individually & found this as best valued:
«The Duchess’ Delight» $ 25.95 ($ 34.50 value)
— Pot of Tea («hot”/iced/chai), coffee, cocoa, milk or lemonade
— Fresh Scone w/​devonshire cream & preserves
— Sammies, 4pc
— Quiche of the Day
— Dessert… frm tray, see below
POT OF TEA… most fragrant:
— Summer Regatta: peach strawberry
— English Rose Garden: ceylon tea & rose petals
— Butter Truffle: rich & nutty
i asked for the 1^st two to be blended & it was pleasant… the latter was yummy as others suggested…
FINGER SAMMIES… they should list the 9 choices instead of u having to hunt thru the menu… i’ll list them out for yalls:
— Cucumber Mint
— Egg Salad Supreme
— Chicken Tarragon… no mention of nuts, but it had them
— Pesto Nut
— Roquefort Pecan
— Olive & Cream Cheese
— Goat Cheese w/​Sundried Tomato
— Tomato w/​Herbed Cream Cheese
— Tuna Salad
we tried the first 7… all decent, depending on personal preferences… too many w/​nuts for my taste…& how can they not have salmon or the classic english crumpet…
5 mini savory BITE choices were also scattered finds:
— Brie En Croute
— Roasted Cheese Puffs
— Mushroom Tart
— Kalamata & Artichoke Tart
— Mini Quiche
DESSERTS were brought out on a display tray:
— except for the Peach Sorbet, which i’ve seen on Unilocal & had to ask for… nicely presented in its [frozen] fruit… watch out if u wanna eat it tho… mine was unwashed w/​dirt, ewww…
— Marbled Cheesecake
— Tiramisu, reg w/​rum
— Moscato Berry Tiramisu… layered, unlike reg
— Mini Sweets (3): petit four, choco cake/​bar, & fruit pie
— Lemon Cake
— they don’t seem to have sticky toffee bread pudding like the santana row locay, but i didnt ask…
B-​DAYS | no comped petit four like other tea rooms… but u get a souvenir teaspoon, which is more memorable & useful… u have to know to ask for it tho, FYI…
IN CONCLUSION | if u’ve nvr had high tea, u should like it here… if u have, prob been to better choices… wouldn’t have been so bad if our server wasn’t bipolar, which really ruined the experience…
other tea rooms to try b4 returning here, if ever… hence, i was able to be even more candid in this review w/​out worries of being recognized & given «special service» nxt time…

Took my mom here for an early Mother’s Day celebration with my sister. It was the cutest thing ever! I’ve only been to one other tea room and that’s Crown & Crumpet in San Francisco. This one was so much better, especially since Crown & Crumpet’s new Japantown location isn’t as great as it was when it was at Ghirardelli Square.
Lisa’s was floral print and pink everywhere, cute teacups/​spoons, doilies, pastries, and pinkies up – it was everything you would imagine a tea party to be. One thing that I felt a little awkward doing was ringing the bell to call for the waitress, who in fact, was dressed as a maid. It felt a little demeaning, but I guess it kinda gave the place a fancy shmancy kinda feel to it.
There was a huge selection of teas and pastries to choose from. It was a little confusing to understand how the menu worked at first, but we were able to figure it out. My mom got the Queen of May, which was the Mother’s Day special. It included earl grey floral tea, a scone, tea sandwiches (herbed cream cheese, fresh tomato & pine nut, cucumber mint, egg salad), crepes, and a moscato berry tiramisu. I ordered the Summer Regatta which had tea sandwiches, quiche, and a scone. I normally would have gotten breakfast tea, but I felt like trying something new so I got the peach & strawberry tea. My sister ordered My Lady’s Respite, which had the tea sandwiches and pastries as well, but in different flavors. She ordered the ceylon tea & rose petals along with it.
You would think that 3 – 4 tiny sandwiches and other small pastries wouldn’t get you full, but I was so full that I didn’t have any room for dessert. Or maybe because I drank so much tea. Anyways, I tried all the flavors we ordered and the one I really liked was the ceylon tea & rose petals. This was probably because it tasted exactly like the rose petal creama I liked to get at Teaspoon. The peach & strawberry was good also. I felt like I drank something like that before, but I just couldn’t figure out what it was. I already knew that I wasn’t going to like the earl grey tea because I’ve tried it before. I expected it to taste like fruit loops, because that’s what I thought it tasted like as milk tea, but it tasted like lavender, which I really didn’t like it. My mom enjoyed it though.
It was about $ 25 – 30 per person. Next time I don’t think I’ll be getting my own pot of tea because I can’t finish it myself. Too bad they didn’t have to go cups because I had so much of my tea leftover that I really wanted to drink later on in the day :(

Definitely a fun place to be! The décor is on the girly side but fear not! It does feel weird summoning the waitress with a bell (not a joke), but you won’t need it because the waitress is usually ready to replenish your tea. We went on a random Sunday at 2pm and it was full so we were glad that we called to make a reservation that morning.
Anyway, onto the food and tea: I got the raspberry tea and the duchess’s delight set. The tea was very fragrant, and I really enjoyed the sandwiches and quiche. To finish it off, everyone gets a choice of dessert, so I picked the mango panna cotta. Soooooo good. All of this together only cost $ 25 which I thought it was pretty reasonable for tea.

I’m in love with tea!
I came here with my best friend to celebrate the New Year. She is a tea expert compared to me as it was my first time going out for tea.
The tea shop was quaint and festive for the holidays. The tables were nicely decorated and they had a Christmas tree bell to get the server’s attention.
I loved the Christmas decorations and the christmas menu. The tea was warm and comforting. The smells reminded me of chai tea and holiday smells. The soup of the day, cream of asparagus was amazing! The scone was ok, but was yummy with the added creams. I’m a sucker for tea sandwiches and I loved the cucumber and cream cheese on white and the egg salad on wheat. The small quiche was the most amazing bite on the plate. The vegetables were tender and it was spiced with almost a tex-​mex blend. The Noël log was delicious with the chocolate cake rolled with chocolate mousse. The whip cream balanced out the rich cake. The ginger biscuits with lemon curd was also yummy.
It was a fun experience overall and I definitely want to go out for tea again!