The Urban Tea Loft

I’m sad this business had to close. Great concept and great atmosphere. The valley needs a chill spot like this.

upscale dining for lunch. Well, only because the interior is adorned with tea sets and tea which means you definitely should try some of their tea. Then you see the menu and think, wow that sounds delicious. AND THEN even after you eat and loiter around for about an hour as you find yourself constantly finishing your pot of tea (since they give refills as requested), you find yourself walking towards the bathroom. BUT as you walk by you see the case of scrumptious desserts and think, why am I not eating those? So yes, your bill will be quite high but all in all you wont regret a cent.

boyfriend took me here for a date and I loved it. This cute place is located at download Chandler. When we walked into this place, the owner greeted us nicely and said to sit wherever we like and he will be with us after we look over the menu. As we both looked at the menu, wow, there were a lot of different flavor tea tinis The booths were cute. As you can see in the pictures where others had posted, the booths are cute for two or maybe even four (double daters) would fit. The owner/​bartender made delish tea tinis and a slice of red velvet to go along with. He decorated a simple slice of cake onto a beautiful plate. Will come again.

~3.5
My boyfriend surprised me with dinner and a movie and this is where we started the evening off. It was a bit early when we got there so we were the only table to be seated for a while. They (obviously) have a wide offering of teas, but I decided on the amaretto black tea, which was divine. Bf had the walnut green tea (on accident) and the cappuccino black tea, we both liked the green tea better. We checked in on Unilocal and each got a glass of wine with our entrees, score!
Each entrée comes with a salad which was pretty good. They have a surprisingly small entrée menu, so I decided on the only chicken dish that night which was green tea glazed teriyaki chicken. The sole reason they’re not getting a 4 is because I tasted neither green tea or teriyaki on the chicken, but it was wonderfully cooked, moist, and delicious nonetheless. My bf raved about his pork chops, and we both cleaned our plates :)
We’ll definitely return to check out their other offerings

Modern tea place with food in Old Town Chandler. Two iced tea specials each day and they brew their other teas by the pot which gives you up to 12 cups. They have really neat teapots, called Teaze, that dispense the tea when you put it over the cup, and it stops when you take it off. We tried the San Jose tea which had orange and chocolate flavors to it.
They have dozens of tea flavors.

Came here on a beautiful afternoon for a little ”tea party” with a friend. Even on a weekday, all the tables were full. We were seated outside which wasn’t a big problem since it was sunny.
We ordered the special hummus plate and a green tea drink. (They have over a dozen different tea flavors) They put the tea leaves in this really cute tea pot, fill it with hot water. Once it steeps, you put it on top of your bodum cup and there’s a hole at the bottom of the teapot where the tea comes out.
The chef even came out and asked us how our hummus was. We definitely liked the babaganush. (sp?) The veggies were fresh but the pita slices could have been a little softer.
My friend ordered a soup/​salad dish. Nothing fancy about it. Just simple chicken noodle and a mixed green with balsamic dressing.
I wish I had room for dessert but didn’t have time for it. Overall, a great place to hang out and have some TEA!

I was in the downtown Chandler area this afternoon for the Farmer’s Market and stepped in to this place for some tea and maybe some dinner. As I perused their entrée menu, I was not really excited about anything except maybe the mac n cheese. but since I didn’t want to overdo it (I saw their amazing display of desserts) with my meal and have no room for dessert, I just ordered an appetizer.
I ordered the Caprese which was moz and tomato with pesto and balsamic drizzled. it was tasty, but not mind-​blowing. I tried their double-​chocolate mate tea and, just as promised, it was chocolatey smelling and was actually enjoyable. I finally got around to their dessert display and after asking what they all contained, I ordered the Pyramid with Pecans, Caramel, Mousse, and Chocolate… WOW — it was outstanding! Not rich, not excessively sweet, just an ideal balance of all the ingredients into a very satisfying dessert.
The staff was great, too — the young gal with the glasses was friendly, helpful and quick. The guy that was in the back prepping the dishes was also friendly and asked how we were and if we were enjoying our dish.
I am giving them 4 stars for having outstanding dessert, great service, and very enjoyable tea selection. I will come back to get more tea and more pyramids.

Downtown Chandler is a great place to find local shops and boutiques. One of which is the Urban Tea Loft. They have an extensive tea collection for you to chose from. Be sure to check-​in from Unilocal to receive your free glass of wine. The first thing i noticed that this restaurant is hip and forward-​thinking using an iPod Touch to take orders and an iPad for your bill at the end. It’s a small restaurant, so if you’re here at a busy time, you’ll have to wait a bit longer.
Now onto the food. My meal was simple, but excellent. I never thought that I grilled veggie sandwich and tomato basil soup could taste so well. The soup was extremely creamy. And they added more cream than most places. It actually works well because there’s less of the tangy tomato taste. The added basil garnish is a nice touch. The grilled veggie panini had fresh vegetables with seasoned goat cheese and house made pesto sauce. It was a creative combination to jazz up a plain panini.
Simple creative fresh food that utilizes technology to the fullest. That sums up Urban Tea Loft. Be sure to check out this cute restaurant in the heart of Chandler.

Great downtown eatery with a comfortable setting and excellent service.
The pear salad and black iced tea were both as the server described.
Delicious…I will be back!

I went here with my dearest friend… We don’t have much time to socialize these days. Was soooo very happy to meet Garrett… What a joy he was. I certainly hope that he is there on our next visit. Knowledgeable about the menu, teas, and expressed how much he enjoyed working here. He is an asset to excellent customer service.
We had the half sandwich (chicken salad) which was incredible and the amazing carrot ginger soup.
A wonderful find in downtown Chandler.

Love, love, loveeeeeeeeeeeee this place!
My girlfriend made this suggestion for us to meet and have some tea. When I walked it the place was very quint and cozy. We grabbed one of the comfy chairs and greeted by our server. She was really sweet (forgot to catch her name) and was very informative on the all variations of tea, as well as allowing me to smell the different leaves/​mixes. I ordered the organic ginger/​peach as well as the organic chicken salad. Both items were DELICIOUS. The tea was amazingly good and I opted not to use stevia (sweetener).
Their dessert case looked decadent but stayed away (summer is near! need to look good in the polka dot bikini).
We were running late for our next appointment so when we got our check I asked for a to go cup for my tea — the server brought out a full tea for me to take with me which was a nice treat to have.
Would go back again when I am in town.
It was like being in a wine bar but for tea lovers!

Ate lunch here with my sister on Friday. The patio was well shaded and so not too hot but it felt a bit cramped even though not all the tables were full. Lots of items on the menu sounded good but we ended up with the vegetable pizza (we added chicken). Even though this was on the menu as a starter, we actually split it for our entrée and also ordered a crab cake appetizer to share. (Full disclosure, she is a very light eater and I was not too hungry that day either). The crab cake was nothing to write home about but we both really loved the pizza. It was extremely tasty. I also loved my ice tea. I can’t remember what it was called, but it had a very complex flavor to it. I tasted hibiscus and mint with a hint of chocolate. My sister had a glass of white wine which was fine but I was surprised by how much their wines by the glass were.
The service was spotty as the other reviewers have mentioned. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable of the menu but it was a long wait for the food and check. He also completely forgot about my ice tea refill until I flagged him down. I understand that you won’t have flawless execution in a small local joint like this but considering that our bill came to $ 30 for what was basically drinks and apps (and at lunch time, no less!) I would expect more.

I bought a Groupon for The Urban Tea Loft because I always like trying something new and it was a good deal. My boyfriend and I decided to go in for brunch last Saturday and really enjoyed ourselves. The atmosphere is very relaxing with soft music and the décor is kind of mod and vintage mixed together. We sat down and the waitress brought us menus to look over. I chose to try the pear (and another fruit I forget?) tea and it was really good. I ordered the egg and cheese croissant and he ordered the urban skillet. It was sooooooo good. I took a bite of his and his was good too. I had eyed the dessert case and there were so many cute yet delicious looking treats. If I hadn’t been full, I would have probably split a couple with the boyfriend. Next time!
(I don’t know if I just came on a good day, but the service was great. It wasn’t perhaps as fast as a chain restaurant, but I imagine it’s because they’re making everything fresh and there’s not 12 guys back there on a line. The waitstaff was very attentive and helpful.)

I am in Phoenix (Chandler) visiting a friend and doing some business so everything here is new to me. I found this place through Unilocal and I am so thankful for Unilocal’s reviews to guide me to the great places that this city has to offer.
I haven’t gone there for the tea but have had dinner here twice and look forward to going back again (and again)
Food: I’m just going to say pure deliciousness.
Cant wait to go back for tea and dessert; the deserts look really great, I just haven’t gotten to try them yet. I guess I’ll have to update this review after going back for desert which I plan to do soon.
Great atmosphere, friendly helpful service. It’s just all good!
I look forward to trying many of the other tasty looking dishes on the menu and I imagine that this is going to become one of my favorite places to eat during my stay here in Chandler.
Highly reccomended.

My girlfriend and I came to Urban Tea Loft for lunch and had a mixed experience that seems to echo many I have read here.
The atmosphere is hip and quaint and relaxing– a plus! We went on a Friday during lunch and the place was packed. We were greeted warmly but had to sit at the patio because the only available table was right near the register, sitting slightly under the counter. We sat at the patio for seven minutes, being completely ignored and never getting a menu. W waited until two tables left, hoping they would clean one off and we could sit. When they didn’t clear a table, we came inside and told them it was too cold to sit outside. One server said we could sit at one of the dirty tables and he’d clean it for us. We sat for several minutes before he came and took two plates, leaving the rest of the mess for another five or six minutes until the other server came and finally acknowledged us.
I really have been excited about coming here, so I really wanted to have a good experience. I know a lot of Glynis and her husband and they have a great company and are very caring. The food was fantastic. I had the chicken chili panini and a blend of coffee, tea and cocoa– great! The pasta salad is SO delicious! My friend had the gyro. We both loved the food. Our only complaint is the service, which got progressively worse as the day went on. We were there almost two hours for lunch because we really had to wait a lot to order, then to get our food, then for her to check up on us and then sixteen minutes after we ordered deserts– did we finally get those. As sweet as our server was, it was not packed enough to be ignored so much. The owners were busy with meetings going on in the back, and I completely understand, otherwise I would have met with them to tell them how I felt.
I hope to meet them next time, as I will return for the food and hopes the service will get better!

Normally I would give the restaurant a mulligan but I never felt at ease the entire time at UTL.
My experience had a rocky beginning when I wasn’t greeted when I entered the restaurant — although I was outnumbered by servers 2:1. After sitting down, I immediately switched tables because my first option was covered in crumbs and whathaveyou, only to move to a less dirty table. My server never seem all that interested in getting my order correct however uncomplicated it was.
To be fair, the food was pretty good but I was too distracted by the aloof service, dirty tables, and awkward décor to be able to enjoy it.
I was excited to give UTL a shot and unfortunately left underwhelmed.

As a Chandlerite, I’ve been here several times. Every time has been stellar. My sister and I went for tea and noms last Friday, and we split the Bruschetta and a Caprese tower. My mouth was in rapture! The apple pear green tea was tasty and even better after the second steep. We left stuffed but satisfied.
They’ve really made the space beautiful, and I found myself thinking of reasons to rent out that awesome back room with the rad, artsy chandelier. Maybe for my next birthday.
I give this place two enthusiastic thumbs up.

Sadly, I haven’t been to Urban Tea Loft lately, or as often as I should. The owner Glynis is an inspiration (read her story on their website). She and her husband make a wonderful team. UTL is always willing to support the community (they catered ‘LaidOff Camp’ last year).
The first time I ate here was after an event at Gangplank up the street, so were all seated in the private room (which is pretty comfortable).
I had the mac and cheese, which was amazing, and tried a Chai Tea Martini (manly, I know).

Had a totally girlie noon tea with a few of the ladies. They had the Full Tea and I did the Tea-​light.
Both were wonderful. The Tomato Basil soup was lick the bowl good. The not-​so-​little sandwiches were average BUT the desserts were over the top Fabulous and they keep your tea coming. No complaints.
As with all «Teas» it was pricey, but they had great service, and good food to back it up.

A funny thing happened on the way to the bathroom. We were dining at Latitude 8 with some other Unilocalers. I excused myself and headed to the restroom. It is in a shared hall in the back of the building, so when I entered the hall from the restaurant I was facing a door labeled «Urban Tea Loft.»
I poked my head in and decided we should pay a visit as we were wrapping up our meal at latitude.
What a gem! We met the owners Eric and Glynis and they were charming! Service was outstanding and Eric took the time to explain all about the teas — flavors, health benefits, etc. He also explained how to operate the tea pot which is good because we would have had a mess otherwise.
We shared a large pot of jasmine tea. It was good but a little flowery for my taste. The strawberry lemonade was excellent.
The atmosphere is both warm and hip. They have two private rooms as well as outdoor seating. They offer wine, beer and bar drinks. I’m not sure how extensive the drink selection is but they looked to have a fairly complete if basic bar selection.
All in all an excellent addition to any neighborhood dining area and a great place to come after meals to hang and have a drink. I’ll be back to try the food and update later.