My friend and I had a wonderful first visit at Bliss Tea & Treats with Rushell! Her current location is in her transformed back patio. As soon as you walk through the entrance gate, you are transported to a lovely tea garden. We did make reservations ahead as it is reservation only. Rushell greeted us and we were quickly seated. We chose the La Dolce Vita Tea Experience. We were able to sniff the tea leaves first in individual test tubes which absolutely helped me pick my tea. I loved that experience! Once everything was selected, we were brought out our teas and salads. The salad was refreshing and I especially enjoyed the fresh tomatoes, garbanzo beans, and house vinaigrette. I had the Eiffel tea and absolutely loved it. I typically prefer black teas with either hints of floral or fruit notes and this tea had the perfect combination. We were then given our individual towers/ tea tiers which consisted of three sandwiches (smoked salmon pinwheels, apple Brie melt, and Prosciutto, Feta And Balsamic Fig Sandwich) of our choosing, a cranberry orange cake scone with creme Fraîche and strawberry preserves, and a trio of desserts (lemon cake with blueberries, petite four, and a rosemary shortbread). I honestly loved everything I ordered. I loved the cake scone as it was very moist and the sandwiches were all divine with powerful flavors in each bite. I didn't love the creme fraîche, as I prefer clotted cream with my scones, but it does offer a great break from sweetness of the cake scone. I especially enjoyed how toasted the Apple Brie melt was. I love short breads and petite fours, so I'm a bit biased but they were my favorite desserts. Not only did we have a lovely time due to the atmosphere, tea, and delicious food, but we thoroughly enjoyed Rushell herself! She was so welcoming and shared so much with us. Happy to always support local and especially women-owned businesses. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Who knew that such a charming venue blossomed in the heart of residential Oceanside?! It was the perfect setting for a lovely afternoon tea, baby or wedding shower or birthday party! The food was very tasty and beautifully presented by our charming hostess. I felt quite attended and graciously directed through the entire High Tea experience. read more

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Tea at Bliss is always an incredible experience. Rushell is a warm, welcoming, genuine host who knows her tea! The experience starts with the tea of the day, followed by your choice of one pot of tea an an assortment of treats. The vegan patties are delicious, as is the tuna salad. Homemade jam, scones and other assorted sweets round out the tea! Teas are home blended by Rushell. Roasted Almond is my favorite tea, anywhere! If you have a specific concern or enjoy a certain taste, her recommendations are always on point. I love coming here with friends and family for a relaxing afternoon of artfully crafted tea and homemade bites. Rushell's hospitality makes the experience even sweeter. If you have the opportunity, I highly, highly recommend a visit to Bliss. read more

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Best Mother's Day experience! We went last year and I forgot to leave a review. But I'm going back again this year, so they deserve a good review. Service was excellent. Food was amazing and plenty of it. The ambience couldn't be any better. Great for photos! The address is not correct so make sure you get the new address before you go :) it's out doors now in her beautiful backyard. The garden is excellent for pics!! read more

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Honestly, the service was amazing. The owner Rushell is the hostess with the most is for sure. She truly outdid herself and made the high tee time so personalized and customized. This was for our friend who was getting married. She made her own invitation and made it a Bridgerton hi tea/ Japanese theme too since I gave her details of the bride-to-be. Definitely recommend doing baby showers or bridal shower at this location. The ambience was by far superb and the teas were fantastic. Cannot recommend this place enough!! we truly had an amazing time and will definitely be back. I drove down from Orange County and it was definitely worth the drive. read more

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What an amazing experience. We came to celebrate our Mom's birthday with a tea party. The whole experience was just perfect. Great scenery, great tea, and fantastic food. Every bit and sip was great. And the host is delightful. Definitely come here if you're thinking about it! read more

Oh my!! Bliss Tea and Treats is FANTASTIC! Rochelle is an amazing hostess. The tea, sandwiches and desserts are delicious!! This is a hidden gem in Oceanside. read more

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This place is such a gem! So hard to find places where they serve a nice pot of tea, especially after Covid. I'm sure I'll be frequenting this spot often in the future! We walked in on a holiday weekend, and got three teapots (crème brûlée, Eiffel, blueberry green tea) and the crème brûlée was LIQUID GOLD and tasted so good (both sweet and unsweetened). If was like a dessert in a tea cup. I would come back just for that tea. Their teapots also have warmers on the bottom to keep it warm, and they also offer sweetener and cream if you request it. The owner was very thorough and informative about the menu, and our server was a very sweet young lad! They also offer high afternoon tea services, and as well as tea beverages to go. I love the concept of this place and being able to get a nice pot of tea, and hope business goes well for this establishment read more

Bliss Tea & Treats - Crème brûlée, blueberry green tea, Eiffel tea (from left to right) - Tea Rooms Near Me - Oceanside, California

This is a hard review to write because I really wanted to like this location overall. The concept, teas and dessert selections were great. They even have a way to help you understand the scents and therefore the taste of the tea blends with vials that you can smell (really smart and innovative for a small tea house). The decor was so cute, plenty of small tables and a couple of small couches. Possibly a Harry Potter theme (I'm not into the books but saw several references). Now on the other side of things, the service was... something I hope improves. The waiter was really nice but so vague when it came to prices/options. To a point where he completely contradicted himself TWICE. Once with a tea request (we picked a pot over a cup based on his recommendation, and it was probably more worthwhile to have ordered multiple teas). Secondly, he misspoke on a price that I asked specifically to clarify - so I got charged more than double. It's just the communication that was unclear overall. Lastly, the manager/owner was just not friendly. If I met her out and about, I wouldn't think much of it. But knowing she was running the business, makes me question going back. read more

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Cute hidden gem in the heart of downtown Oceanside. Reserved for a Birthday Tea Service on a Sunday. We had a party of 9. Arrived a little early for our reservation. We relaxed on the couch and was served their complimentary tea of the day as we enjoyed the beautiful decor. Once all our party arrived we were seated and our tea service began. Each one of us ordered a different flavor of tea. I ordered their blueberry tea. It was so delicious. Next came out our orders of cute sandwiches, scones, desserts. Everything was so yummy. Miss Rochelle and her team were very hospitable and made us feel at home. Stop by and support this small business read more

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Wonderful women owned spot to enjoy a High Tea experience. Lots of options for teas and the sandwiches/desserts. Close to downtown. Easy parking and cute space. Very reasonably priced high tea menu. read more

Bliss Tea & Treats is amazingly blissful...you MUST experience it! I found this unique themed tea room during the pandemic and keep coming back to this "happy place" for more authentic goodness. I looove the beauuutiful decor...feels like I stepped into another world and attending the fun events...keep them coming. My tea experience is always marvelous!! Thank you Rushell for proudly serving the Oceanside community including North County as one of its Black Pioneers. Bliss Tea & Treats is sooo deliciously innovative!!! read more

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I made a reservation with friends and it was such a nice experience. We did the whole tea experience. The sandwiches and pastries were delicious and their selection of teas were great. We tried one that wasn't our 'cup of tea' and they immediately changed it without questioning us or giving us a hard time. We will be back soon for sure to do this again. Great place for a girls day! read more

STUNNING! Everything is so well thought out and executed. Can't wait to come back with family and friends to try these delicious teas and treats! read more

On June 30, 2024 three of my best friends and I celebrated two of their birthdays in a very lovely garden setting enjoying finger sandwiches, desserts, scones and endless choices of teas. Rushell, the owner and founder of Bliss Tea, and Jake, our server, outdid themselves making us very comfortable and attending to our every need. I had never been to high tea before, and Rushell explained the celebration very clearly. Jake patiently described the menu experiences and selections and even brought a tray of glass tybes with different tea blends for us to smell. This was definitely not a rushed experience and we all enjoyed the event. Food was excellent and service was top notch. The lovely garden setting was accompanied by warm San Diego breezes and just enough sun to warrant the umbrella shades. I highly recommend Bliss Tea and Treats for your next intimate gathering. Hmmmm. Wonder if Rushell has considered small wedding or bridal shower events here. It would be perfect! read more

Bliss Tea & Treats - Two birthday girls, Karen Wells and Linda Kelly on left, and Back to front on the right is Susan Hallahan and Jeanne Sinclair (in the hat). - Tea Rooms Near Me - Oceanside, California

Alright, alright, alright! Time to give this place another stellar review to add to their repertoire! First and foremost, the reason we wanted to come here..... BREAD. PUDDING. They make it in house, it's legit BREAD PUDDING, and ummmm it's tasty. For those of my fellow Yelpers who are connoisseurs of said dessert--this is the ONLY PLACE IN NORTH COUNTY THAT I HAVE FOUND (IN THE PAST DECADE) WHO KNOWS HOW TO MAKE IT. This place is a tea house and it's super cute and perfectly set up as such. That said, I'm not much of a tea drinker so I was super happy they also offer Americanos. Dude! They bring your stuff to you on a cute little rolling cart too! And, the ladies are in the cutest French bistro style dresses. (I'm sure they probably aren't in love with them, but lemme tell ya... it really does make a difference. As in, pride in ownership, selling an experience vs just selling a product, etc. LOVE! Cuteness overload!) This would be an excellent place for say a bridal shower/baby shower, tea party, book club, you name it. The low-key sort of events with style/class. I AM SUPER IN LOVE WITH THIS PLACE! I asked if I could take pictures for Yelp, and they happily obliged. (It's always best to ask first.) I did my best on photos. Lol read more

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Husband took me here on a date after church and it was so cute and charming! We did the Cupid Bliss Experience since it was around lunch time and all the food, teas and treats were very good! I love that they have so much variety in their menu including vegan options. We will be bringing friends here on a double date next time ! Also want to mention, we did make a reservation beforehand and it is definitely recommended to do so for an experience like this . Thank you Bliss Tea and Treats for having us read more

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Another great time here. They had a self care event where we were able to make a relaxing foot soak, enjoy a varieties of their delicious teas and choose a yummy dessert. Great event! Met some nice ladies, enjoyed some tasty treats and had fun making my own diy foot soak. I will be back read more

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Came here for the first time for high tea with my girls. I have to say the food and service was great! The owner of the place came over to talk to us which I thought was so personable and so nice of her to do. The place offered a variety of sandwiches, teas and desserts. I had the VIP tea experience which was probably the best choice since it came with your own special plate and a take home gift. If you have not tried this place out please stop by I promise you will not be disappointed. Thank you Bliss Tea & Treats fir a great first time experience. read more

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Happy Black History Month. I'd like to acknowledge small and local business owner Ms. Rushell Gordon of Bliss Tea & Treats. I brought my husband here to try something new. Well, I sent pictures of this beautifully decorated, charming and cute little place, of the tea and food to my kids and shared dessert with my mom and dad. My daughter lives in the Bay Area and drinks tea all the time. She was impressed we bought a French Press lol . I may take my mom next week. Both of my parents are from New Orleans (as am I) and we all liked the bread pudding a lot and I just finished my piece . Thank you so much for everything Rushell. You and your staff are Awesome Even my husband is raving about your place he loved the croutons, sandwiches and tea. He thanked me for getting him out of the house and into a cool little spot read more

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So many beverages to choose from. The cake is kinda limited, but maybe because we got there a little bit before their closing time. We ordered 2 cakes, and both of them were a bit on the sweeter side. They both came with a side of fresh fruit, which was great to cut down the sweet. The decor was nice and quiet. We opt to sit outside for a warm sun. The patio is small. Oh, for the food, you kinda order at the counter, and they serve to the table. We wait a bit longer than I expect, tho. The cake was already ready, but I didn't expect the drink to take that long to prepare. read more

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They should rename this place NADA TEA because that's what you get after an hour of being seated - NADA, nothing, zilch! So I'm gonna break this place down for you: FOOD: Frozen and nonexistent. Wanna know how I know? Because after being seated I waited 30 minutes to just put in an order. READ THAT AGAIN: 30 minutes to put in an order (and this place only had one other table with 2 people). Then waited another 30 minutes to get ONE hot chocolate that was made with Hershey syrup (nothing fancy here folks, so don't expect much). And I know the food is frozen because I had an open view of the kitchen and saw it all. And I say the food is nonexistent because after WAITING ONE HOUR we still never got any food, at which point we left. SERVICE: Slow as molasses going up hill. Oh and a "teapot" is the same size as a cup of tea (but more on that later). There were two servers and one was the manager so you would expect better service or think she would at least care. Nope! After waiting 30 minutes to put our order in, she came back to us 15 minutes after that to double check our order and we told her we wanted POTS of teas, NOT cups. Easy peasy, right? Welp who would've thunk getting TEA at a tea place would be so mind bending - the manager, that's who. Because even after that NOTHING was delivered to the table - no tea, no food, nada. There was another table in the place that just kept looking around and at us with a "this place sucks, right?" Face. 30 minutes waiting to order 15 minutes to get one hot chocolate 15 minutes for manager to double check order = 1 hour of no tea and no food and our cue to leave. TEA: Overpriced and over measured. So this is my FAVORITE part of my no tea and no food experience at this tea house. I approach the manager and let her know that we've been waiting an hour and we'd like to just checkout and leave. And off the bat she gives me an attitude and acts like it's my fault and says "Fine. Want your teas to go?" I know it's all just to charge me the most she can before I leave so I say "yes thank you." And I $#it you not she takes the 3 teapots we ordered and pours each teapot into three to-go cup and charges me $40. So their "teapots" are the size of to-go cups. I can't help but laugh at this point bc the joke is completely on me for coming here and I apologize profusely to the other guests in my party ... which brings me to my next point - Yelp reviews. OTHER YELP REVIEWS: I'm pretty sure a lot of the positive reviews are paid or incentivized because there is no way we could have the terrible experience we had with this place having a 4.5 star rating on Yelp. So needles to say I'm never coming back here and the people I came with are never coming back nor we will recommend it. UPDATE AND RESPONSE TO MANAGER BELOW: No. Upon arrival one table was checking out and only one other table was seated, it was when we were leaving that a few other customers trickled in. Also, we were calm and very patient with you and the other younger waitress. And as someone who has worked in the food and beverage industry, I recommend you take this 1 star review to do better and not just blame the customers. Bless you, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! read more

I love Bliss. They have a wide variety of specialty teas and menu items for dine in as well as teas for taking with you for a walk on the Oceanside pier. The service is super friendly and they are very community minded. A fun locally owned business. read more

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Was looking for a place to pick up some treats for Easter and found this cute place! They have the different treats in glass displays and I wanted ALL of them. While we were trying to decide what we wanted, the owner, Rushell, gave us a sample of the snickerdoodle tea. The tea was sooo good! They have a variety of teas to try, so I definitely want to go back and try them! They also have a selection of tea experiences and I have to go back for that cuz I'm a sucker for tea services! ;-) If you are in the area, definitely try this place! Support a local business! read more

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Pretty good afternoon tea with way too much food -- I couldn't finish it all! While certainly not traditional, the sandwiches were pretty good and plenty. The scones were kinda small. The desserts were decadent, especially the petit four. I had the coconut black tea which I regret -- it was okay but too sweet. I sat outside with a good view of the beach goers. read more

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Tea: good Ambience: unique and inviting Customer service: good I ordered Jasmine Milk Tea Boba, boba: bad, soo bad I had to take it back and ask to just dump out the boba. The lady helping me was kind enough to top off my cup w/a lil of their yummy tea w/out me asking and said sorry- good customer service! Great would have been offering me a refund but I understand times are tough for everyone. Please if you are going to advertise selling boba, try to have quality boba, especially for $7.50. read more

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Very cute and modern place. They havr a standard menu so can walk in anytime. The servive was great and plenty of tea selection. You get three sandqiches and 3 desserts and one sconea I have been to other places that gkve alot more for the price. But it was all good. Need more veggie choices like cucumber sandwich, i called ahead that i was veggie and they didnt remember. They did not offer milk or sugar and not much butter or jelly foe the scone. I forgot to ask for this too. I love the decor and the vlear tea pots and glasses and that they give salad as well. There is parking lota righr next to it too. read more

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This is a fun twist on a tea house, by the pier. We went for tea & dessert on a quiet afternoon. Service was very friendly. The decor is bright & colorful. read more

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Ordered online and I will say my desserts whee yummie but I will be coming to the location at some point.

This is the perfect place to go if you have a little one who likes tea parties. We did the tea experience which comes with your selection of teas, finger sandwiches, and desserts. The owner will guide you through selecting the type of tea you would like, even if you don't really know what you are looking for. They will show you different selections and you can smell the aroma of the different teas. The food and desserts are all fresh and taste great. My daughter loved the "cotton candy" flavored tea that they had for children. They have different themes for each season. Currently, they have the shop in a Beauty & the Beast theme with the staff in costumes, and decor throughout. read more

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My granddaughters and I love afternoon tea. I was looking for a new experience closer to home and came across Bliss Tea & Treats. After reading some reviews I decided to give it a try. I love the location downtown by the beach and very close to free public parking. We were greeted with a smile at the door by the owner, Rushell. I love the decor. More modern and cheerful than the tea rooms we've been to in the past. There are games and drawing supplies to keep the kiddos busy while you wait. Rushell gifted us a kit to make beaded bracelets while we waited. It was a kind gesture and kept my hungry granddaughters busy. I like the tea options. We were offered a sample of hot tea. I wish I could remember what it was. I loved it. You don't have to have hot tea and my granddaughters loved the choices. One had a peach Bellini mock tail made with peaches from the owners very own tree! My other granddaughter enjoyed a boba tea. Each of us had our very own three tiered treat stand with sandwiches and assorted treats. The sandwiches are delicious. My favorite was the chicken salad. Kids can be picky and hard to please but they loved the sandwiches especially the grilled cheese. Their favorite treat was the s'more made with colored marshmallows and the scones. We loved everything on our trays. The owner made our experience very special. The attention to detail, the extra effort she made giving us the bracelet kit. This woman has pride in her business. I highly recommend this establishment and wish Rushell continued success. I can't wait to come back! read more

What a great place! Super friendly staff, beautiful venue, and great food! It's your typical tea house with a modern twist! The sandwiches that came with the tea are bigger than what you would usually get from a tea house. You can pick one of the 3 sandwiches and I had Italian, tuna and apple pie type sandwich. They were delicious! The dessert was incredible as well! The gentleman who waited on us was fun and friendly! Super nice... this is a great experience and I'm glad that they finally have a tea house like this in Oceanside. It also looks like they have a book club and other activities that happens at certain times of the week. Anyways, it felt like an Alice in Wonderland modern style so, come check this place out!!! Wonderful service, great food and overall a good place to hang out and have tea!!! read more

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I visited here during O'side's first Mardi Gras celebration and had a great little meal. The decor is SUPER cute and it was all done up in its New Orleans best! I'd like to go back and have the full tea room experience at some point. I found the prices for the tea "experience" are very very much in line with other tea rooms that offer this in OC and Temecula. It's a tea room, so you're not going to get American "Claim Jumper-sized" servings here, so keep that in mind, although I will say the desserts are very normal portions. I had the Prosciutto, Fig and Feta Cheese sandwich which was a great blend of flavors, super tasty (and cute) and came with a small mixed green salad. I also had the lemon bar which was also great. I asked the sweet girl behind the counter what their best-selling green tea was since I couldn't make up my mind and she recommended their "Happy Place" tea. I absolutely loved the recommendation because it was excellent and went well with my little open-faced sandwich and lemon bar. Seriously... I need some friends to go with me so we can pretend we're kids again who have sophisticated palettes and take full advantage of the tea experience. Oh yeah - the patio is dog-friendly, but not indoors (understandable). read more

Went to bliss today for the first time with my family. (It was our first post covid experience after all being vaccinated). It was incredible. First off, the business is very clean. Next, The staff was wonderful. The you g girl at the counter was so pleasant and sweet. You can tell she might have been a newer hire BUT that didn't stop her from being so friendly and taking her time with us. The Owner, Rushell, was an absolute gem. Nothing goes unnoticed and you can tell the owners have it all down to a delightful T. On to the food, we order grilled cheese, Italian, and albacore tuna. We also got the turtle brownie, Oreo cake, butterfly lemonade and multiple teas. I am not exaggerating when I say, everything was DELICIOUS. The salad was so fresh, the bread was light and fluffy, the teas were ALL so good. Hands down, you have to try this place. We will definitely be back for dates, girls days, and maybe a party!! Thanks so much for an incredible experience today. read more

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Odd experience. My daughter and I have tried to stop in two different times. I think you need reservations but I'm not sure. I thought we could just go in and sit down , grab a bite and have a drink. Both times the staff was unnecessarily rude and refused to serve us. They didn't explain what we needed to do to be served. The only reason I want to go back, is to say I figured out the ordering process. read more

I was so excited to see a place to go to tea in Oceanside. So, I immediately arranged for two friends and my husband to visit this weekend. We made a reservation and were seated as soon as we arrived. The location has a lovely combination of whimsy and practicality from the delightful umbrellas hanging from the ceiling to the floral accents draped on the walls and ceilings. Fresh floral bouquets adorned every table. The staff wore self-created (or at least, that is my understanding) ensembles compromised of tutus, corsets and crowns which delighted my inner child. I would say that they need a little more training in presenting a formal tea service. That said, they were friendly and obviously trying their best. The food was delicious. The desserts are either made in house or by a local baker. The sandwiches were tasty and filling. The selection of teas was robust and flavorful. If something was missing, we just asked for it and the staff accommodated our request. We were not rushed and spent a lovely morning chatting. I had a great time and would recommend Bliss Tea and Treats again. read more

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I joined two friends yesterday at Bliss Tea &Treats and we had the best time. We were celebrating two birthdays and they made us feel special. The tea was delicious and the homemade food was so good. The servers were very friendly and attentive and the owner is interactive and very knowledgeable. The theme changes with the season, right now it is Harry Potter but wil be changing to Mardi Gras soon. We will definitely be going back. read more

Great service. Knowledgeable staff. Personable. Ambiance ambiance ambiance. I've seen everything from mothers and sons to daughters and dads hanging out together. Of course, it's a great place to bring your significant other too. It's an adorable shop to spend quiet time. Haven't had a dessert I didn't enjoy. Tea is delicious. Great selections. read more

This place is so adorable! Between ambience, refreshments and tea selections, it was a great experience. At the time I visited the store front location. The service was great. I was in there during the time of day where it wasn't busy and the owner and employees were very attentive to our table. I most definitely recommend if you love a real chill environment. I'm sure the new location has the same vibe! read more

Delicious bubble/boba teas and the best carrot cake in San Diego county! I look forward to visiting when they have their next Harry Potter themed high tea and other themed events, too. read more