I had the best brownie of my life at this bakery. I truly have never had a brownie this good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
gina c
This restaurant is amazing. The sandwich bread and scones were so fresh. Each member of our group ordered something different, and everything looked amazing and home made-especially the chicken pot pies, salads, variety of sandwiches and teas. We were a party of eleven and they were able to accommodate us sufficiently at a long table outdoors. I really appreciated the service and attentiveness. I know it is difficult to serve large parties, but they achieved this masterfully.
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Kate's Teahouse was the site of a delightful lunch for me and a friend. The engaging menu made it difficult to decide on what to order. I was very pleased with my three different, crustless, tea sandwiches along with a fruit salad side. The list of teas is extensive and even as a non tea drinker, I found one to order. The five cup comes in a surprise decanter - quite fun. The wait staff was kind and attentive. The restaurant is locally owned and pridefully cared for.
Amy Greene
The place is very cute and friendly. We waited for the fresh batch of cinnamon rolls to come out of the over. When we got the buns they needed a lot more cinnamon and sugar to make them gooey. The ones we had we just buns with icing on top. Others say they have really good pastries, but didn't try them. I would go back to try something else.
Karen Scruggs
Stopped by today and picked up two Pasties- one beef and one veg. They were delicious for our dinner! Also got scones and a turnover. I keep forgetting to go there but have never been disappointed. A jewel in Columbia.
Allison Jaquier
We visited Columbia Kate’s on a hot summer day in July. Sat outside in the shade in their lovely tea garden, and couldn’t have been happier. Candy, our server, was so friendly and helpful. She took great care of us, including the kids, and recommended THE BEST Arnold Palmer - lavender lemonade plus cherry, almond, pomegranate tea. ? YUM!
Lisa Siebert
Candy is awesome! Made great suggestions, very friendly and efficient! Food was so great—4 of us split four menu items…pretty sure every menu item is 5 star!
Lisa Mineau
Candy is awesome! Made great suggestions, very friendly and efficient! Food was so great—4 of us split four menu items…pretty sure every menu item is 5 star!
Claire Mizutani
Pretty chill bakery. They’ll microwave items for you that are in their fridge. I think it’s great that they have runzas
Frances Krohn
Absolutely delicious chicken pot pie. Served at the Angels Camp Farmer's Market.
I was disappointed, after they brought our individual tea pots t it was at least 5 minutes before they brought out mismatch teacups and saucers; that we had to pass out ourselves. They slowly presented our food, the the people at the head of the table were almost done eating when they presented the food to the people at the end of the table. My food was okay for the price. They do not have restrooms for customers however there is a public restroom a block away
Madison Heller
I really wanted to like this place. I tried a few times, but of the handful of times I went in as a Columbia resident, I was treated very poorly. Eye rolls, snide comments, etc.The menu says they carry almond milk and iced beverages, but if you order one, you're made to feel like it's a huge inconvenience. I paid extra for an almond milk drink a few times and still received whole milk. Couldn't drink it. Knew if I went back, I'd get the same attitude. If you can't or don't want to make something, simply erase it from the menu. Then it won't be ordered, and it would have personally spared me several unpleasant exchanges.In all, despite the charming vibe of the coffee shop/bakery, you'd be better served heading to Brown's where the people greet you with a friendly smile. When Brown's was closed, I'd personally drive to Sonora from Columbia instead of hitting up Kate's. Big bummer.
Madison Knapp
I really wanted to like this place. I tried a few times, but of the handful of times I went in as a Columbia resident, I was treated very poorly. Eye rolls, snide comments, etc.
The menu says they carry almond milk and iced beverages, but if you order one, you're made to feel like it's a huge inconvenience. I paid extra for an almond milk drink a few times and still received whole milk. Couldn't drink it. Knew if I went back, I'd get the same attitude. If you can't or don't want to make something, simply erase it from the menu. Then it won't be ordered, and it would have personally spared me several unpleasant exchanges.
In all, despite the charming vibe of the coffee shop/bakery, you'd be better served heading to Brown's where the people greet you with a friendly smile. When Brown's was closed, I'd personally drive to Sonora from Columbia instead of hitting up Kate's. Big bummer.
Michelle McCarty
There is a mask mandate in the State of California and not one of the employees had on a mask, even though they were dealing with people's (uncovered) food. If they are willing to ignore such a simple health and safety law, it makes us wonder what other health & safety laws and guidelines they are willing to ignore. So we looked at the offerings, none of which had prices posted, and left.Sadly, this was the case for the other two places we went into to order lunch as well. So we did not eat in Columbia at all. Kudos to the shop keepers and museum volunteers who enforced the mandate or limited the number of people allowed in their stores! We had to leave packed stores because of a refusal of other customers to social distance also.
LynnEngel
We ordered a large pot of tea (on a cold, overcast day) and it was of a interesting flavor (there are many teas to choose from) and there was enough in the pot for 6+ cups. I ordered the pot pie (Yum!), my husband the sausage bread pudding (he enjoyed his dish) and my bro-in-law ordered the vegetarian pastey (none left on his plate either.) We 3 split a piece of dark chocolate warmed torte for dessert. (Thumbs up!) The staff was very friendly and helpful!
I had the best brownie of my life at this bakery. I truly have never had a brownie this good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant is amazing. The sandwich bread and scones were so fresh. Each member of our group ordered something different, and everything looked amazing and home made-especially the chicken pot pies, salads, variety of sandwiches and teas. We were a party of eleven and they were able to accommodate us sufficiently at a long table outdoors. I really appreciated the service and attentiveness. I know it is difficult to serve large parties, but they achieved this masterfully.
Kate's Teahouse was the site of a delightful lunch for me and a friend. The engaging menu made it difficult to decide on what to order. I was very pleased with my three different, crustless, tea sandwiches along with a fruit salad side. The list of teas is extensive and even as a non tea drinker, I found one to order. The five cup comes in a surprise decanter - quite fun. The wait staff was kind and attentive. The restaurant is locally owned and pridefully cared for.
The place is very cute and friendly. We waited for the fresh batch of cinnamon rolls to come out of the over. When we got the buns they needed a lot more cinnamon and sugar to make them gooey. The ones we had we just buns with icing on top. Others say they have really good pastries, but didn't try them. I would go back to try something else.
Stopped by today and picked up two Pasties- one beef and one veg. They were delicious for our dinner! Also got scones and a turnover. I keep forgetting to go there but have never been disappointed. A jewel in Columbia.
We visited Columbia Kate’s on a hot summer day in July. Sat outside in the shade in their lovely tea garden, and couldn’t have been happier. Candy, our server, was so friendly and helpful. She took great care of us, including the kids, and recommended THE BEST Arnold Palmer - lavender lemonade plus cherry, almond, pomegranate tea. ? YUM!
Candy is awesome! Made great suggestions, very friendly and efficient! Food was so great—4 of us split four menu items…pretty sure every menu item is 5 star!
Candy is awesome! Made great suggestions, very friendly and efficient! Food was so great—4 of us split four menu items…pretty sure every menu item is 5 star!
Pretty chill bakery. They’ll microwave items for you that are in their fridge. I think it’s great that they have runzas
Absolutely delicious chicken pot pie. Served at the Angels Camp Farmer's Market.
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I was disappointed, after they brought our individual tea pots t it was at least 5 minutes before they brought out mismatch teacups and saucers; that we had to pass out ourselves. They slowly presented our food, the the people at the head of the table were almost done eating when they presented the food to the people at the end of the table. My food was okay for the price. They do not have restrooms for customers however there is a public restroom a block away
I really wanted to like this place. I tried a few times, but of the handful of times I went in as a Columbia resident, I was treated very poorly. Eye rolls, snide comments, etc.The menu says they carry almond milk and iced beverages, but if you order one, you're made to feel like it's a huge inconvenience. I paid extra for an almond milk drink a few times and still received whole milk. Couldn't drink it. Knew if I went back, I'd get the same attitude. If you can't or don't want to make something, simply erase it from the menu. Then it won't be ordered, and it would have personally spared me several unpleasant exchanges.In all, despite the charming vibe of the coffee shop/bakery, you'd be better served heading to Brown's where the people greet you with a friendly smile. When Brown's was closed, I'd personally drive to Sonora from Columbia instead of hitting up Kate's. Big bummer.
I really wanted to like this place. I tried a few times, but of the handful of times I went in as a Columbia resident, I was treated very poorly. Eye rolls, snide comments, etc.
The menu says they carry almond milk and iced beverages, but if you order one, you're made to feel like it's a huge inconvenience. I paid extra for an almond milk drink a few times and still received whole milk. Couldn't drink it. Knew if I went back, I'd get the same attitude. If you can't or don't want to make something, simply erase it from the menu. Then it won't be ordered, and it would have personally spared me several unpleasant exchanges.
In all, despite the charming vibe of the coffee shop/bakery, you'd be better served heading to Brown's where the people greet you with a friendly smile. When Brown's was closed, I'd personally drive to Sonora from Columbia instead of hitting up Kate's. Big bummer.
There is a mask mandate in the State of California and not one of the employees had on a mask, even though they were dealing with people's (uncovered) food. If they are willing to ignore such a simple health and safety law, it makes us wonder what other health & safety laws and guidelines they are willing to ignore. So we looked at the offerings, none of which had prices posted, and left.Sadly, this was the case for the other two places we went into to order lunch as well. So we did not eat in Columbia at all. Kudos to the shop keepers and museum volunteers who enforced the mandate or limited the number of people allowed in their stores! We had to leave packed stores because of a refusal of other customers to social distance also.
We ordered a large pot of tea (on a cold, overcast day) and it was of a interesting flavor (there are many teas to choose from) and there was enough in the pot for 6+ cups. I ordered the pot pie (Yum!), my husband the sausage bread pudding (he enjoyed his dish) and my bro-in-law ordered the vegetarian pastey (none left on his plate either.) We 3 split a piece of dark chocolate warmed torte for dessert. (Thumbs up!) The staff was very friendly and helpful!
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