Came in with my friend John, great variety, balanced blends, hilarious owner who is proud of his company, as he should be because its glorious. There was something about a Tuna/salmon/saffron sandwich?!? Ambiance - Beautiful Tea- Served Hot, Direct and perfect Service- Top Notch read more

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Service was friendly and the food was ok. The homemade scones were the standout with the cream, honey and jam. The tea sandwiches felt casual on wheat like we were at someone's house and not like a fancy tea - this is a super casual tea place. The tea was pretty good - we had the breakfast at Tiffany's and Bergamot/lavender? The egg salad and chicken salad were good and the pesto was excellent. Cucumber sandwiches weren't soggy and the cream cheese was good. Ambiance is definitely more casual than most tea places - there's an indoor/outdoor area and it gets cold so bring a jacket! read more

It's tea time! Relaxing and good vibe for afternoon tea. Their homemade tea is pretty good. The breakfast Tiffany tea is very popular but my preference is the sencha jasmine tea for its refreshing, clean taste and healthy benefits of antioxidant on green tea The tuna salad wheat sandwich is their signature sandwich. The chicken salad and egg sandwiches are also match pretty well with the tea. read more

Tldr super cute place for casual tea time I came here to celebrate a friend's birthday and was pleasantly surprised! There is public paid parking in front of the store as well as across the street. It is also close to the residential area that you can try to find free parking there and walk over if you want. The owner, Will, is such a sweetheart. He took the time to explain the different teas and the ingredients in each of the food items as well. Our group had a lot of restrictions but we were able to have all of them met! (Gluten, veggie, and lactose) The food had a very casual feel to it but it was so tasty and very surprisingly filling. For some reference, I can eat an entire chicken bake from Costco and still have space to snack after. For the tea, we ordered Paris and Kisses. Both were black teas and Paris smelled like milk tea! I ended up buying some to take home. I will definitely come back for more tea time. This place is definitely value for what it is and the service is excellent as well. read more

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My friend and I were in the area and had just eaten lunch, but wanted to find something else to do, so we decided to stop by Leland Tea Company for a cozy drink. What a great hidden gem! Everyone we spoke to was so friendly and answered all of our questions. Since we'd just eaten, we decided to go with Tea & Sweets - which was 2 scones or madeleines and a pot of tea. This was PLENTY for us! We had the scones with clotted cream & the housemade lemon curd and a pot of tea. The scones were delicious! And we wish we could've gotten a jar of the lemon curd to-go, it was so tart and tasty! It took us a while to decide on a tea since they offer such a large variety, but the pot was so delicious and plentiful to split between the two of us. We spent time talking with the owner, and we each ended up buying some loose-leaf tea to take with us. We learned so much! I am definitely looking forward to my next trip in the area so I can come back to try a full teatime service and more varieties of the different tea blends they offer. What a great find! read more

Leland Tea Company - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burlingame, California

We came to Leland Tea after looking for midway brunch spots between SJ/SF that take reservations. At the time, part of the venue was reserved for a baby shower (nice location for that), but we were able to get a res. Staff are very friendly and helpful, taking time to explain the different teas and make recommendations. I think they were a bit distracted with the ongoing baby shower, but all we had to do was check in at the inside register. For 3 not-too hungry ladies, we ordered the Tea for Two which came with a tea pot (pu-er), choice of two sandwiches, salad and tea pastries (biscuit, cookies, scone). I appreciated the simplicity of their sandwiches - it's a nice, light lunch. As with most sit-down tea menus, cream or sweetener is an add-on, but we didn't feel we needed either. For 3 people for tea and food, the total came out to 75$ or 25 a person. Would definitely come back for another teatime - also nice that you can have dogs outside. Parking was a bit hard to find on a busy Saturday in downtown Burlingame, so allow time to find a metered spot and walk. read more

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Cute spot in burlingame since 2011. Very cute, happy vibe with french cafe music. We ordered tea for three with 3 sandwiches, cookies/ scones and salad, with two pots of tea. Service was friendly. Food was delicious. Had a lovely time under the sun with a few friends. Furry babies are welcome. Total cost came to $35/person read more

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Cute tea spot with a decent amount of selections on their menu. The food was pretty good, but what really enhanced my experience was the service. Everyone was so friendly and attentive. They even have a tea wall inside for you to smell the tea leaves which really helped me pick out my tea. It was super easy to make a reservation over the phone. Nice indoor and covered outdoor seating areas. read more

Leland Tea Company - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burlingame, California

[Got yelled at by this old woman behind the register today] Had good experiences here for the past couple of times. I'm a regular and have recommended friends here. When I went in today (Sunday 2/1 2pm), the owner Will wasn't there. An older woman in her 60s was at the register today. She made me wait by the register for 20 minutes, telling me she will "be with me shortly" and that she "just has to take care of a few reservations first". When it's finally my turn, she took me to my table and said I'll have to finish my tea and food "within 45 minutes". I said I don't want to feel rushed and would like to stay for at least an hour or two. She shook her head "well I told you there were a few reservations" in the most condescending tone ever. There were indoor bar seats that aren't reserved she could've totally sat me there instead. If I can't even eat my food in peace for an hour why not let me know earlier and make me stand there for 20 minutes? I calmly told her I wish she would let me know about this 45 minute cap in the beginning instead of making me wait. Then she proceeded to POINT THE EDGE OF THE MENU AT ME and YELLED "I DID tell you I was gonna take care of the other reservations!!!" repeatedly and aggressively. Like what am I supposed to do with this information lol She raised her voice and yelled at me in front of all the other customers when all I did was calmly telling her I wish she would communicate about the 45 minute cap instead of making me wait by the register for 20 minutes. It's honestly humiliating. I forgot I was there as a paying customer for a second. I am in my 20s and was there alone, and she raised her voice at me like she was scolding a misbehaving student in elementary school. I was so bewildered by her behavior I just froze. The actual owner and the other younger staff of this place are all super nice and friendly. I noticed she was very rude and was raising her voice to the other younger employee too. I had great experiences here the past couple months. However, this experience alone makes me never want to go back again. I have never experienced this level of disrespect as a paying customer my entire life. I love the food and tea here but the thought of having to see this lady makes me never want to visit again. It's a shame that they hired someone so unprofessional, entitled, and mentally unstable. I hope the owner would do something about her because this woman is destroying your business. The good vibes are what kept me coming back and she really just ruined it completely, single handedly. read more

A very low key, casual afternoon tea spot. Did the afternoon tea for 3 ($75, $100 after tax & tip) here! Comes with 2 pots of tea, salad, 3 scones, 3 types of sandwiches sliced into triangles, 3 madeleines and cookies. The sandwiches were delicious (we tried the tuna, egg, and chicken salad sandwich) and filling. Friendly staff :) read more

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Super cute tea shop. So cheerful and friendly owner/staff, gave us a bunch of sweets. Great place to sit and sip some tea on a good Saturday. I liked their breakfast at tiffany. read more

We always have a blast when we are here. The tea is amazing. It's always smooth and has great flavors. The service is amazing. Will makes you feel like family!!! Everything tastes freshly made and it's always prepared with love. My aunt has been coming here for a long time and brought me here last year and now we try to find every excuse to come. The scones are always fresh and soft they taste like they were just baked. And the clotted cream, jam, and lemon curd is so fresh and to die for. Thank you always for a wonderful experience! Also, the decor is sooooooo cute. I love taking photos in front of the flower wall!! read more

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Way overpriced for food that's meh. Could not accommodate food allergies. I left hungry.

This is a cute little place to have a bit of tea time. They have plenty of tea options and cute little sandwiches and snacks to have with your drinks. The staff is very knowledgeable and super friendly. Also LGBT safe. I feel like this is a cute place to catch up with a few friends. The vibe gives off hipster. Value is reasonable for tea at San Francisco read more

My friends, god daughters and I had a really pleasant time at Leland Tea company. I tried to make a reservation a earlier in the week for a Sunday afternoon but I was told only walk ins were permitted that weekend. No worries, we showed up right when they opened at 11am and they sat us outside right away. Parking can be. Little tricky on Burlingame ave especially on the weekend but if you're lucky you can snag a spot in the lot right across from them. There were 3 adults and 3 kids. We did tea for 3 and got a child's tea. There was plenty of food (the 2 smaller kids ate snacks from home) and even had some to take home afterwards. The star of the show were the scones! Super soft and tasty and I don't even really enjoy scones that much. The tea menu is extensive...likes pages and pages but the servers were super helpful in helping us narrow down the choices based on our taste preferences. There's a cute wall near the entrance for a photo op. Would come back again for a casual tea and catching up with friends. read more

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What a wonderful spot for tea! Their sign at the front saying "come in as a stranger and leave as a friend" couldn't be more true. Great service, great tea selection, and great food - couldn't ask for a better afternoon experience! read more

Quick Summary: - Fun, bubbly, and quaint afternoon tea experience - Uniquely blended and delicious tea - Love the store inside the tea house, so I can buy tea leaves or snacks that were served that day - Most of the seating is outside with the roof - The top tier desserts were so airy and delightful Praising this one of the lovely afternoon tea sessions I had in the Bay Area. We arrived by reservation, and during this time there was only a small amount of guests. Around the afternoon, all the seats were filled with guests; it was a happy busy day for the Tea Company. I heard about this place from my relative and their wonderful first experience, so we came again. The staff is so heartwarming and welcoming, and also full of knowledge it seems. On calmer work days, he can share amazing food and nutritional knowledge that he learned from cooking and tea blending, so next time I hope to experience that opportunity as well. We ordered a tea for three, picked some sandwiches (cucumber and cream cheese, tuna salad, and egg salad), and the teas were chose were the non-caffeinated ones, which were the rooibos chai and the coco blanc. The rooibos chai was very nice. I could taste the spice but it wasn't overpowering and crossing each other out. As the staff also said, there was no need to add milk because it was perfect on its own. We also loved the coco blanc, and for this tea session it was the more popular choice. First the aroma, I could smell the mix of coconut and pineapple. Both of the drinks have a clear and refreshing feel, and for the coco blanc it wisks away with a waltz of pineapple. Very nice, and we loved it so much we bought some to drink home. The tuna and egg salad sandwiches had great texture. The salad was mixed in nice chunks, so rather than having a creamy smooth egg salad, there was a nice chew texture from the egg white. I also tasted a hint of mustard, but I'm not too sure. The cucumber and cream cheese sandwich was served open faced, so it looks the prettiest. Now, I'm not a fan of cucumber, but I loved how crispy the cucumbers were. I love the baked desserts that were on the top tier dish. I was amazed on how crispy and airy the jam filled cookies and the scones were. The scone also retained its shape, so it didn't crumble as I spread their delicious blueberry jam. It was a fun and good experience, so I would like to come back here again and have their teas and cookies. read more

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Everything was surprisingly meh. Tried the tea towers. The decor is meh, the outdoor chairs are splintering in a worrisome way. The food was meh. It's weird that with so many interesting teas you're only allowed a few boring options for the tea tower experience. The sandwiches flavor wise were pretty good, but too much bread to filling, except for the turkey and cheese. It's frustrating you have to pay extra for a small amount of lemon curd and clotted cream for all but one of the tea service options. Just gonna eat dry scones? The people who worked there were friendly and helpful though We won't be coming back. I expected more. read more

Came here for a lunch tea time and everything about this place was exceptional. Service was fantastic, food was amazing and Will the owner was the best. He always made sure our large party was well taken care of. We will absolutely be back for another tea time. read more

Now this establishment is thee most cutest I've ever been to. The outdoor seating is comfy and clean. The inside is very homey and I love the decor. The owner even has a smell wall with all the different teas he makes because he makes his own teas and they are some real exotic teas. I was excited right when I walked in. I was welcomed with a warm comfy vibe. The owner is top tier and explained his tea wall along with letting me taste I believe was his Tiffany tea and let me have a taste of freshly baked chocolate scone that was so delicious. The ambiance is so nice and refreshing, very clean and relaxing. My girls and I sat and chatted while enjoying all the goodies. The food was fresh and tasteful. Will definitely be going back. Lastly I love that everything he serves is homemade down to his baked goods. read more

Very good service, food and ambiance!!! Owner always comes over to check and talk to patrons.

This tea house is a little hard to find. When directed by google maps it takes you to Burlingame Ave, but a better parking lot would be behind the Mingalaba restaurant. All 3 of us ended up walking around for awhile before finding the restaurant, so come early if you have a reservation ! We ended up ordering the tea set for 3 and chose the bogart black tea and an herbal tea. The food came out pretty quickly. The tea here is pretty light so I suggest steeping it for 5 + minutes. I didn't think the sandwiches / scones etc. would fill me up, but by the time I finished the sandwiches I was pretty full. The sandwiches were all really yummy and very fresh. I really enjoyed the almond cookie too. It also looked like there were a few baby showers / wedding showers here. Great cute place to meet up with friends! read more

This place is so charming and inviting. Me and my girlfriends were seated and the server was the sweetest and cutest girl ever. She was very knowledgeable about that teas, which helped us make a very good and delicious decision on what flavors to order. Then the owner came out and described the flavor of the sandwiches and how they were made and why he made them the way he did. It was amazing! Aside from being very good looking, he was very personable and sweet as well. The food and the teas were absolutely delicious! Please make a reservation now and GO! You won't regret it. I know I didn't. I will definitely be back again and again. read more

Leland Tea Company - Sandwiches, salad and cookies and scones. So yummy! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burlingame, California

I have been to many afternoon tea/tea service places (within CA and other states), Leland is by far the best in terms of service and tea variety/food quality. It is surprising to see such bad reviews as ive been here many times over 6-7 years and have never had a bad experience. I'd come here during my college years and had tea/studied, I've come here with girlfriends and even my husband. The sandwiches are filling, crusts perfectly trimmed, my favorite is the cream cheese cucumber - so simple but my go to. Kookiedoodle is by far my favorite black tea of any place I've been. The scones and pastries are perfection as are the jams/clotted cream. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. I was able to make a reservation for a Sunday afternoon 3 days beforehand with no issue. Will/his staff are very welcoming with amazing energy and are part of the reason I have no issue making the hour drive from the east bay to enjoy afternoon tea here. Overall, i will remain a loyal patron to this lovely business (oh.. and i hear they're going to start serving champagne and wines). read more

Leland Tea Company - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burlingame, California

This isn't your typical teahouse. Love the outdoor space. With great weather, this is perfect! It feels more like a cafe, but for the guys' first time at tea it definitely worked out well! The host, Will was incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable with the wide selection of teas (they blend them on the spot!), & very generous with the sandwich portions. We got the "Tea for 3" which was about $45 (this is about the same if not less than other places), but it came with 2 different teas to share. Although I do prefer pastries from elsewhere, the chicken salad was delish! Tomato & brie was fresh & egg salad was filling! The guys ate up what normally takes at least an hour or 2, in less than 20-min! They asked me after inhaling our brunch, "Why does it take you so long?" I replied after eating only half a scone, "Um...I usually enjoy breathing & some conversation with my tea." read more

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We always have a great experience here. We had the honor of having William wait on us. He helped us with the menu and gave great advise. And Now serving wine!!! read more

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The Earl Grey was divine and the cucumber sandwiches and the chicken salad sandwiches were so tasty and refreshing. The vinaigrette on our salad was so bright and delicious that complimented our salads nicely. Their scones were nice and soft on the inside with the perfect light crisp crust served with a berry jam. read more

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Very underwhelming and not quite the relaxed afternoon tea experience I was hoping for. The sandwiches and salad were nice, the tea was nice but the baked goods felt store bought. The service felt...inattentive. Nothing to write home about, nothing to rave about. I really wanted to enjoy an afternoon tea experience but this one unfortunately missed the mark. The outside seating was okay. The best thing was the availability of parking in the lot by the cafe. read more

EXCEPTIONAL. We attended a private event here and our group was so impressed with Leland's. The ambiance, the food was delicious and each staff member was incredibly friendly and helpful! The house-blend we bought, "Smokin Kookie," is one of the most unique tea flavors I've ever tasted... a black tea with a delightful smoky aroma. Charming and highly recommended establishment. We will definitely be back! read more

Will, his mom, niece and the staff are amazing. I always feel such a warm welcome when I visit. I've visited this place for the last several years and still have some loose leaf teas I'm still going through. It's a very chill place for tea time or enjoying some me time on the patio. Occasionally, I come here for a nice catch up with friends. Recently, we had a baby shower for work and they were accommodating. We were able to set up some decor prior to guest arrivals. There were plenty of teas, sandwiches, salads and baked goods to go around. My favorite was the spiced cookies and the jam! Also, they have specialty chocolates which is a nice treat to get. read more

An absolute gem of a tea house, perfect for hanging out and catching up! This is my favorite tea house to visit. There is a parking lot right next to it (although it can get a bit crowded sometimes), so it's super convenient if you can get a spot! I love taking all of my friends here whenever we want to chat for awhile but don't want to deal with the hassle of trying to talk over a meal. The people who work here are very kind and radiate good energy! I've had a lovely experience every time I've visited. There is a huge selection of tea that you can look at either through their massive booklet, or you can simply go to the tea rack and smell the different leaves to see what you might like! There is plenty of seating outdoors so it's perfect for hanging out with friends without worrying about too much noise. It's usually been pretty quiet when I've gone, anyway! However, if you prefer indoor seating, they have that as well. My friends and I always like to get the tea for two -- it comes with a house salad, two sandwiches, and some scones (with jam!) and cookies. Don't underestimate the amount of food in this, because we leave with very full bellies every time! What I love most about the food is that everything feels very light, and everything pairs extremely nicely with the tea. You can also get free milk and sugar upon request. It's just such a perfect hangout spot with wonderful staff, I can't recommend it enough. read more

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Hidden gem, wonderful owner, great tea service, stellar egg salad and tuna salad sandwiches.

This was a wonderful Wednesday afternoon spontaneous outing, courtesy of my daughter. The outdoor space is lovely and very accommodating for littles (4 and 6 year-olds). The owner was gracious with customers of all ages. His tea recommendations ("princess" tea for my granddaughters and for the first time visitor adults, Breakfast at Tiffany's (the house blend) were perfect. For the four of us, we ordered Tea for Two times two with egg salad, tuna, chicken salad, and cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches. The sandwiches were flavorful, the salad was fresh and dressed with a light citrusy dressing, and the baked treats (scones, madeleines, and tea cookies) were all a hit. My sometimes "discerning" granddaughters ate everything offered, which counts as a huge win, and enjoyed the tea house experience. It's a great place for a special outing. read more

Just had a wonderful experience at this little gem of a spot. So many wonderful custom tea blends, farm to table food and to die for sweet treats Thank you Will, Mama Carmen and Kevin! read more

Oh heavens, our favorite local tea spot!! The server was so friendly, they recommended which sandwiches to eat in what order for the perfect palate pleasing experience. They also suggested some of their favorite teas and of course we chose one and loved it. We were 2, chose our own adventure with the menu by buying "tea for 1" then an extra sandwich. Lovely outdoor seating plus an incredibly long and elegant and thoughtful tea menu, you can really tell how much the owner enjoys artfully curating and playing with flavors, you can feel the passion when you read the menu! Definitely going to visit here often, we love Leland! read more

I'm not a tea lover but this was a good experience especially for a group. Good place for small bites and to chat with your company. Sandwiches were good and flavorful. We loved the scones with the cream and jam. A little hard to get the staff's attention since we were seated outside but they're nice and patient. Nice ambiance. There are heaters outside. You can request for non dairy milk. There are sugars for the tea too. read more

Leland Tea Company - Sandwiches, scones, and cookies - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burlingame, California

Cute and quaint tea place and lovely outdoor covered patio perfect for a visit with friends. Great tea menu and sandwiches and scones were very good. Very attentive and nice wait staff. Would recommend. read more

This place was so cute! My girlfriend and I met up here to catch up and can I just say that it was so perfect?? The server (or owner?) was so nice and so funny! Sandwiches were great, scones and cookies were amazing and we just had a great time. They also have outlets and wifi so you can go there and work and have their amazing tea and eats! read more

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Not normally a Yelp poster but felt compelled after our experience here. My family received some very poor service during Mother's Day. Granted, the staff was nice, however the confusion between the staff regarding who was serving our table caused serious delays for our food. It took 45 minutes before we were even served so much as water which we had to ask for. It took another 15 minutes until we were served tea. Our Afternoon Tea meal came an hour and a half after we were seated, and a table sat after us was served the same meal 30 minutes before us. The food was fine but nowhere near worth a 1.5 hour wait. I'll give the restaurant the benefit of the doubt that they were quite busy on a holiday, but the lack of communication from the staff regarding the potential wait time for the tea and food was inexcusable. Had we known it would be a 1.5 hour wait, we would have taken our children to a different restaurant. On busy days, please be transparent with your customers about wait times, especially if they have young children with them. read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Will and his staff- they were so accommodating about food, number of attendees, kids etc. plus the food and service was amazing! Cannot wait to have another event here-- highly recommend for an intimate to medium sized gathering - it is so cute!!! read more