Dartealing Lounge

470 3rd St, San Francisco
(415) 234-9920

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Harpreet Basu

very peaceful place for tea and snack i like pancake taste very fresh not too sweet. people talk soft and helpful. they also sell some healthy food i buy few for home. nice place i go again.

Matthew Vega

Really lovely afternoon tea service. The interior is cozy and welcoming; a place that doesn't shy away from a little self expression and whimsy. The service was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. It's clearly a small creative team working on something they love. When the tea tray came out, it was absolutely bursting with delicious food; savory finger sandwiches, scones still slightly warm from the oven, and teas that were perfectly paired with the meal.
I will definitely be back soon and cant wait to recommend Dartealing Lounge to my friends.

Colleen Gordon

Went here over the weekend for the afternoon tea and it was a fantastic experience. The tea house is delightful and filled with teapots and cups that are pretty and mismatched while still being coordinated. The tea menu was asian inspired and changes quarterly. It was all delicious with the kimchi fritters and potato croquette sandwiches as surprising standouts. The scone was the best I've ever had with pieces that melted in my mouth into buttery goodness. The rose lychee macaron had a perfect flavor balance and finished the wonderful tea tray of food perfectly. The recommended tea pairings were spot on and they were able to make additional recommendations as well. If you want a great afternoon tea experience you can't go wrong here.

Christie

Lovely afternoon tea and supporting local small business

Briana Bianco

Amazing afternoon tea experience. All of the food was very tasty. The scone was awesome and lots of different savories. They are very accommodating for vegetarians. The tea selection is wonderful, as well. I highly recommend for any tea lovers!!

Chloe Molinos

the spread was delicious and the tea was too! the owner offered us lots of details and suggestions on which teas to choose.

Taj Kaur

There were very few positives, but I will start there. The tea selection is fantastic and the place is adorable. However, the overall experience was disappointing not worth the price. We had a reservation for 2:30 and did not get the tea menu until 3:10 pm. We were ignored for another 20 minutes before they finally decided to treat us as if we hadn't surprised them with a visit. They were scrambling to put it all together and mentioned that they weren't expecting us...even though I made the reservation in advance and paid the deposit, which they confirmed receiving. Still, if you're unsure, one would think a phone call to confirm the reservation wouldn't have been too much trouble? Then, they failed to prepare for the 2 vegans in our party - again, I had text messages confirming they could accommodate. No apology and they instead tried to blame us for not confirming in advance. They emphasized how hard they would try to accommodate us on the spot. I assumed the deposit and my request in the initial communication was exactly for that purpose but for some reason, they didn't bother preparing for a confirmed reservation. The first tier for the two vegans was literally a fruit salad with balsamic vinaigrette. The sandwiches were edible and the final tier was (again) strawberries with a fig bar and a few pieces of chocolate. They brought some toasted buns after our experience was over to accompany the jam that had been sitting on their plate for an hour. It was laughable to think about how much money we had spent on a plate of fruit. I couldn't help but apologize to my friends throughout the entire experience. If you'd rather not be in that position, go somewhere else. There are plenty of places in SF that won't make you feel like they did you a favor by serving you.

Erin Billings

What a fun and endearing place to go, and a must see for anyone visiting the Bay area. I was so impressed by the quality and flavor profiles of the food they served with the yummy teas. There were so many great varieties of teas to choose from to fit the unique experience you want to have. I will definitely come back to this place and bring other people so they can enjoy the experience with me.

Stephanie Thai

I had the pleasure of meeting Keith and Pauline, the owners of DarTealing during my Afternoon Tea. Keith was very knowledgeable of each tea and offered great recommendations to try for each of our different palettes, while Pauline does an amazing job pairing the teas with her handmade pastries and creative sandwiches. Both are a dynamic duo! I was lucky enough to find DarTealing because of one review that read that they offered a Gluten Free tea experience. It is incredibly hard to find a High Tea or Afternoon Tea location in the city that offers Gluten free sandwiches or cookies, etc. I made my appointment online, and received a response pretty quickly! For any dietary restrictions, it is preferred that you notify them at least one day prior to your reservation, so Pauline can prepare. All of their sandwiches/ cookies/ desserts are creatively crafted in house. Our tea experience was one of a kind! We loved how quaint the cafe. The china and utensils were so cute. Parking isn't bad at all. Sundays are free right out in front, or you can park on the left side of the shop (on Stillman St). They are only open on weekends, so make sure to book an appointment ahead of time to secure your spot. We will definitely be coming back.

Dietary restrictions: They offer Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free options! Just call ahead to make sure they can accommodate.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ur Brt

The Owners and staff are very knowledgeable about tea. They easily crafted an experience that you will remember for a life time with their approach, sandwiches, snacks, and tea selections. I'm living in Arizona and plan to order tea to support and be sure to return when I'm in the area. Thanks Keith and everyone at Dartealing. You're all awesome.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: English Breakfast, King's Landing, Her Majesty's Secret Service, Mother of Dragons, Elementary My Dear Watson, To Order, Traveling Dartealing Tea Box, Box O', Latin Quarter, Cabana Boy, One Night in Bangkok, Riches of Highgarden Organic, Ordering During S I P, Danish Blue, Arugula, Egg & Pesto, Scones and Crumpets, Hand of the Queen Tea

Karen Keegan

I brought my 13 year old granddaughter here for her first proper Tea. We had wonderful service, a vegan meal was prepared for me and a typical meal was made for her. Everything was very tasty. My granddaughter loved the food so much she ate it all in a matter of minutes! She loved the hole experience, an so did I. We recommend this tea room for your future tea event!

Dietary restrictions: I am vegan, and they provided a lovely meal for me.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Elissa McQuaid

Always a stunning experience! My daughter and I come here every 3-6 months. We delight in the charming atmosphere, attentive service, house-made tea blends, and fantastic delicious creative rotating menu! The house made scones are to die for! Thank you Pauline and team for another delightful experience!!!

Parking: We find parking on the street on Sundays to be particularly easy and free.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

E Lenna Tabaco

Cozy. Like being at an English grandma's house. Wonderful service. Nicest folks.

Vegetarian options: Notify of any dietary restrictions at time of reservation so they have time to plan a delicious tea service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Yan Z

Came here with a friend Saturday 1pm. The place was very full. Reservation was recommended but they let us walk-in. (Thank you!

Great atmosphere. Service is good. Attentive but not too much.

Food is good. Savory bites were somewhat creative. Sweet items were good too. My favorite was the matcha tart.

The tea was average though.

Overall good for its price. I could see this place perfect for a team building lunch/afternoon tea.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Victoria A

Amazing experience! I'm a big fan of tea like this. I don't live in the SF area so this was my first time here. This is an independent tea house, not a tea in a luxury hotel like I was used to. The quality of the tea and snacks was comparable with the big fancy hotel I usually go to in my area, but at a fraction of the price. There was a huge selection of teas and they give you a lot. The tower in this pic is for 4 people and it was plenty, we even had leftovers. The pots are one per person. It was street parking only and in an area with a sports stadium so keep in mind when making a reservation the area could be crowded due to a game. We did find parking a few blocks away.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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