We came to the 4 Seasons to have their afternoon tea - you would need to book in advance, as the spots do get filled pretty quickly. The presentation was aesthetically pleasing, offering both sweet and savory bites: +Egg Roll - with smoked salmon, creme fraiche, and basil +Rock Lobster Roll - brioche with lime aioli and Oscietra caviar +Money Bag - a labneh tartlet with chives and forest mushroom duxells +tea sandwiches - cucumber and roast chicken salad +sonces and macarons +tartlets I had the Happy blend, which can be described as fruity, light, and berry, with a medium level of caffeine. Ask for their signature items, if available, such as the Vanilla & Dulcey Purse, Peach Melba Macaron, and Milk Chocolate Banana Tartlet! Service was friendly, and the space was comfortable and elegant. +afternoon tea +friendly service read more

Had my first afternoon tea experience at "esc" in the Four Seasons. The price is $75 per person, plus a mandatory 20% service charge regardless of party size. It seems pointless and deceptive to add a mandatory "20% service charge", just add $15 to the cost and be done with it... After tax and the mandatory tip, it comes out to a little under $100 per person. You're seated in the hotel lobby, which is a little odd and uncomfortable. A lot of the lobby chairs aren't really meant for sitting at a table, so you have to prop yourself up in an uncomfortable position for most of the meal. While the presentation of the food was nice, I found the menu to be heavily unbalanced toward the sweet items. There were far more desserts and pastries than there were savory bites to balance them out. By the end of the tea, I felt completely sugared out and heavy. The pastries were all very well-made, but after a while, the lack of savory options made the experience a bit overwhelming. For the price, I was hoping for a better ratio of sweet to savory to make the meal more enjoyable from start to finish. You also only get 2 teas, which I found I had to ration throughout the meal so I could balance out the sugary pastries with something. It was a cute experience, but if you don't have a massive sweet tooth it's not worth it. If you have to go, I would box up the sweets and take them to go because it's uncomfortable to try and finish it all in one sitting. read more

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This is the cafe/coffee shop at the Four Seasons. We had a short wait since the lady was doing something else in the back. The coffee and hot chocolate took a while to come out. However, it was good, and the waitress was super nice. read more

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I took my cousin here on July 19th for her birthday. I wanted to do something different for her, so I booked the afternoon tea at the Four Seasons Hotel in East Palo Alto. It cost $75 per person to dine here for their afternoon tea which isn't too bad I think. We got there on time with our cute little dresses on, of course. I wanted to do something different for her, so I booked the afternoon tea at the Four Seasons Hotel in East Palo Alto. So this cafe is right by their lobby. Once you enter the hotel, it is to the right, and someone was waiting for us immediately to sit us down, I'm assuming, because of our reservation. Of course, we were seated immediately. One thing I really liked about this location is that it is not crowded, unlike other afternoon tea locations. Our server was Chiqui, who was a nice Filipina lady. She started joking around with us when she heard me and my cousin speak Tagalog, which made our interaction more relaxed. She remained very professional and explained the whole menu to us, including how everything would go. We were given the menu, which had a variety of different tea choices. You also get to smell the tea leaves, which were set up in the middle of the cafe. I really liked this since it gave us the opportunity to choose which one we liked. You get to choose two different teas, and we asked for their recommendation on when to serve the teas. We ordered the jasmine reserve and green tea. For our tea blends, we chose the happy and green pomegranate. All the teas were really good. We enjoyed every bit of it, and the honey, sugar, and hot water, which were easily available, made it really good. The honey was really good instead of the sugar, honestly. The small bites included were very tasty and filling. By the time we got to the scones, my cousin and I were very full and could not finish them. We ended up taking some of the food home because there was a lot of it. I enjoyed the rock lobster and crab roll the most since I love seafood. We did order prosecco (Zardetto to be exact), which was really good and smooth. We also got some spring water, which is why our bill came out to $250. Also, I believe a 20% service charge was automatically added to the bill. All in all, this was an amazing experience. Chiqui was an amazing server who had amazing training, given how her service was impeccable. Shout out to her for making this experience an amazing one. I would definitely return here. It is very relaxing, not stressful, and not overcrowded. The only thing I would say is I wish my cousin had been given a nice birthday cupcake or something to that effect. I did mention on both our reservation and when we checked in that it was her birthday, but other than that, this experience was amazing, and I would definitely come back to do this again. read more

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I was here for afternoon tea and was SURPRISED by how empty it was inside. You start off choosing 2 teas, they provide you a cup with a tea bag. A bit different from what I'm used to -- receiving my own pot of tea. They were able to accommodate us by providing one half of the sandwiches and bites to be vegetarian. Everything was absolutely DELICIOUS. Anyways, I definitely recommend y'all stop by when you're in the area! read more

From the moment I walked in the kindness of the staff was clear and it added a lot to my meal, the food was tasty with fresh ingredients and the kind of flavor that felt like it was made with care, every dish seemed balanced and had a nice mix of textures and seasoning without being too salty or bland, the servers were attentive but not overbearing and always checked in with a smile that made me feel comfortable, the place was nicely kept and had a relaxed vibe that helped me enjoy my food without distractions or noise, the portion sizes were fair and not overwhelming which made it easy to finish without feeling stuffed, overall the experience was positive and I left feeling that this was a place where kindness and quality food come together in a way that makes you want to return. read more

I came here for the 3H (happiness, health, harmony) Afternoon Tea, offered for the month of March. It's in the lobby bar/restaurant, which is located right when you walk in at the entrance, next to the front desk. It's a nice setting with sunlight coming in through the glass windows and doors if you sit in the main front area, with soft chairs and couches (and coffee tables) that are spaced out, plus some traditional tables here and there. A free parking lot is just off to the side of this building. The tea set comes with the usual: savories, sweets, and tea. There are special teas that represent one of the h's, or you can order one of the classic teas instead. You also get rosemary sage that you can take home and burn for a good night's sleep. The food and tea were good, though not outstanding, and service was good as well. Overall experience was a 5 but food a 4 without a standout item in my opinion, so I'll go with 4 stars since 4.5 isn't an option. read more

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Fantastic menu and wonderful location! Very knowledgeable staff. Great recommendations on what to order. Ordered the following: 1. Cauliflower Gratin Skillet with fava beans, manchego cheese, caramelized onions, almonds, and mint pesto. So delicious. Not tasty. Very balanced in terms of spices. Wonderful consistency. 2. Cypress Grove Bermuda Triangle, Cowgirl Red Hawk, and Cypress Grove Midnight Moon. What can I say - loved these Marin-based cheese symphony!!! Delicate and flavorful! 3. Dessert: C3 with gelato! Heavenly. Very elegant and the combination complimented each other very well. Not very sweet which I like P.S They also offer a good spread of charcuterie options or even an oyster bar if you eat meat. Since this is at the Four Seasons Hotel, parking is definitely great. They usually have DJ's on Fridays but when we came the DJ was temporarily parked at the next door restaurant for some reason. Highly recommended. read more

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I've been to [esc] a few times. I really love how minimal and well organized the interior is; the cubist chandelier, modern art (including digital projection on monitors), contemporary seating, sophisticated wine dispenser, and an elegant bar perfectly compliment each other. The food was fantastic; we had a handsome charcuterie board, delicious oysters, and colorful desserts with tiny [esc] logos on them! To drink we had the Domaine Anderson Pinot, which went well with the cheese, meat, and oysters. The service was immaculate; we were cordially greeted and timely served. The baristas were very friendly and were happy to talk to us about the menu (which is a beautiful digital interface on iPads; I'm a UI developer and was very impressed). The manager took the time to talk to us about the different types of wines and the various events hosted by [esc]. We were there in the evening and the staff looked energetic, sharp, and excited to serve! I'll definitely be back again for the space, the food, and the service! read more

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I have been here twice, once in the morning, and once in the evening, and hope to return. The space is beautiful. Comfortable seating with outlet access for working while enjoying one of the many coffee options (they provide soy and almond milk!). The croissants were out of this world! I saw so many other fun options for juice or overnight oats that I plan on trying soon. Later on in the evening, there is a relaxed, intimate atmosphere. I came with a group and we stayed for almost 4 hours and never felt rushed to leave! We shared some wine (Domaine Anderson Pinot and Billecart Champagne), a charcuterie board, and several gorgeous tartines (pear was a group favorite), followed by some oysters and finally, some desserts that were almost too pretty to eat! The service was fantastic. Our glasses were never empty, and they shared their extensive knowledge of the menu and of other restaurants in the area! I can't wait to go back! read more

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[ESC] just opened Fri 3/31/17 but officially I guess they're saying Sat 4/1/17. For now it's a really nice peaceful place (at least it seems on the weekend) to meet someone for coffee or a drink until the word gets out. The lobby of the Four Seasons Silicon Valley was very under-utilized before this update. I can't remember it was this spacious before. They must have knocked down some walls. Quattro is still open and a separate full service sit down restaurant. read more

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I've been here 3 times since it opened and it's wonderful! I came for a casual lunch with colleagues and we each ordered salads or sandwiches. They were all so tasty and fresh. They also have an amazing wine selection. The next time I came with some family to try out the wine bar. The house made charcuterie is to die for and their wine selection is extensive and and great! Most recently I attended their Friday night event SHUCK. They had a great DJ and wonderful bites including oysters, caviar, and shrimp cocktail. Oh and bubbles...yes to bubbles! All 3 times the service has been impeccable. It's classy but casual. I will be back again soon!! read more

Went to esc for breakfast this morning and fell in love. Their breakfast sandwich is delicious and the ingredients used are so fresh. Bryan made an excellent vanilla latte. Homemade Nutella Toast - out of this world!! Definitely recommend giving it a go if you're in the area. read more

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The food, service, and atmosphere are phenomenal! Much more than I expected! Very attentive staff, very comfortable seating, and excellent background music. The wine selection is very good and the different food options were very tasty! Highly recommend the peach tartine! read more

I've been here a few times as I work in the adjacent office buildings. I don't think it's worth it. The coffee was not that good, maybe it had been sitting out for a long time. The food is okay. $13 for a little glass of almond milk. read more

Cute coffee shop that serves pastries, salads, juices and even wine! It's located in the Four Seasons hotel. Exceptional service!

When you walk in the Lobby is very beautiful and the music outside at the patio was great.Food was amazing.Very friendly staffs and manager Christa was very nice and friendly. Definitely felt like I have been there so many times even though this was my first time here. Me and my friends had a pleasant evening. read more

Beautiful place to relax with a glass of wine in the evening. Relaxing atmosphere and great service. The desserts are incredible - highly recommend [esc]! read more