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    The Modern Tea Room

    4.7 (746 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Alexis M.

    What a nice tea shop! You can buy loose leaf tea or drinks and I got both! There's plenty of seating inside and they have a lot of cute local art on the walls which I loved. The staff were super welcoming and helped me decide what to order. I got midnight loose leaf tea and green mango tango loose leaf tea and for a drink I got the white champagne raspberry which was very refreshing! I loved everything I got and can't wait to be back.

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    Rosalinda M.

    I love their teas! The Tropical Twister and the Lancaster Mango are the best. I love that they are always more than happy to adjust the sugar to make it less sweet for me :) The employees are always super sweet! I want to come in and try their food and sweet treats sometime soon.

    Crystal P.

    Had a nice meal here while visiting a friend! My sandwich was pretty good, but the tea was phenomenal! I would definitely back in for another try!

    Modern French Toast (banana nut) and Vanilla Moon (hot tea)
    Cheron N.

    Happy 10 years of being the best restaurant in Lancaster CA! Sometimes I go for a date with my husband. Sometimes I go with my friends. Sometimes I go and order to go. No matter when I go, I always feel happy and welcomed here. The food is always amazing. Currently, my favorite is the French toast!

    Jackfruit Burrito: Surprisingly meaty!!! for vegan.
    Gary I.

    The Jackfruit Burrito at Modern Tearoom intrigued me since eating Coco Jack at Spoon & Pork which is Jackfruit braised in coconut milk. So I even called ahead and talked Annabelle into reserving me a Jackfruit Burrito because it would be disappointing to drive from L.A. all the way to Lancaster to find it was sold out. The clean, contemporary interior is functional bordering on shabby chic. The space is casual, relaxing, quiet enough for a convivial conversation. The staff is pleasant and unobtrusively friendly. 1) The Jackfruit Burrito is huge. Each half can feed 1 person for lunch. Well constructed, tightly & precisely wrapped to the point the wheat based wrap is as taut as a Marine's bunk bed cover. The filling has Jackfruit that has a meaty, fibrous, pot roast like texture. Brown rice, frijoles negros/black beans, red bell pepper, Pico de Gallo of tomato, cilantro, green chiles, onion dressed with cilantro vegan ranch dressing. Side of Sonia's avocado salsa. It is very strong and complexly seasoned with what may be cumin, coriander, oregano, thyme. It has a Za'atar spice mix feel that has a dried, earthy, green herbal flavour and has a long finish in the mouth as well as burping up some of those flavours later. Totally vegan in concept. 2) Sencha, a Japanese green tea on ice was refreshing, astringent, thirst quenching and was a good foil to the heavy, strong spiced Burrito. I'm impressed that Modern Tearoom has a great number of teas and infusions. I like the airy, light atmosphere. It's a place to find alternate food and drink realities that stray away from just standard American fare. 4 stars PS MOAH is right across the street so it's convenient for a pre or post museum nosh.

    Maybelline V.

    Im a local and had no clue this place exists. My new go to for everything tea. Variety of drinks hot or cold various blends, fruity etc. Looking for Vegan or not so vegan dishes. This is the place. Tried the not so vegan avocado toast delicious with a sprinkle of bacon and queso fresco oh so yummy. Definitely will return. Recommend you get here early, the place fills quick there could be about a 15 minute wait time so worth it. Very attentive staff. Great customer service.

    Organic Oat Milk Oatmeal

    I came to the modern tea room a day before Valentine's Day, which is my anniversary and my wife's suggested this restaurant cause I really like breakfast and she likes breakfast too. We got their right when they opened or almost when they open. It was not busy and it's on the boulevard in Lancaster. It's a nice looking restaurant café. The server was very nice. It was a really nice atmosphere. We looked at the menu and they had cinnamon roll or cinnamon flavored pancake or something like that and I love pancakes and my wife got an oatmeal and I got an orange juice which I did not get to finish because it tasted funny. It might've been my toothpaste, but I doubt it. It was a really nice meal. I would have to say I would need to explore more of their menu but so far breakfast was an eight out of 10 and I'm excited about coming back to try the rest vegetarian and vegan and meat dishes.

    Avocado toast
    Saundra F.

    VEGAN OPTIONS!!!!!!! Hey Y'all I'm back. And I bought friends to celebrate a birthday. It was busy today. Soft music not loud. You could hear your conversation. There was a different menu today. I realize that we went on Sunday and had the brunch menu. I was expecting to get my vegan French toast. So I had to choose something else. I got nachos and tofu lettuce wraps. I did not care for the lettuce wraps. The tofu was cold. Our waitress took it off the check. My sister girls loved everything that they got. We each ordered two items. I am the only vegan. The seating sometimes is slow but be patient it is worth the wait. Everyone is so nice and sweet.

    Amelda S.

    This is such a cute place to grab tea. Staff was very patient with me and willing to describe any tea I asked about. This is my new spot to grab tea!!!!

    Photograph wall at the Entrance
    Cheryl S.

    The Vegan Pancakes with banana nut was absolutely delicious, Casper was an expeditious and professional server balancing the entire cafe with the Chef. The atmosphere was lively with great art throughout the cafe. Definitely worth the visit within the cultural art district of Lancaster.

    Sofias Sonia's potato Tacos not so vegan Bacon Egg and Cheese Melt
    Jacquelyn G.

    If you're looking for a great place to eat on a date or with family. You have found it. Staff was so friendly and kind, explaining the menu and answering any questions. The food was very delicious and when I say that, I MEAN IT.

    Egg Salad Sandwich with Marmalade and Spinach Salad with Feta Cheese
    Artisticdiva722 A.

    The food was good. I ordered an Egg Salad Sandwich on white bread. Orange marmalade was also added to the sandwich. I didn't care for the bread being toasted. The service was Amazing and the young ladies were very attentive. The place was clean and tidy. I was expecting a real tea room, but it was just an average coffee shop vibe. That's probably why it's called the Modern Tea Room. They had so many teas to choose from! I ended up enjoying matcha green tea it was Delicious! I would go back for the service and the tea. The music playing was too loud. As I'm a 59 year old lady that's had her share of loud music lol

    White rose tea
    Angel L.

    Only got drinks but they were very good. Got hot Moroccan mint tea and hot white rose tea. Mint was very flavorful but careful very hot! Rose tea had a good mix of floral flavors, wish it was a not more rosy but the other flowers came through more. I did want to order one of the bowls but food to go would have taken 30+ minutes so no go. Drinks took about 10 minutes to go. It was popular and had a good smell. You can see staff brewing drinks fresh!

    Vegan pop tart ... like a beautiful marriage of the toaster strudel and poptart!

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    Love this place. Gummy Bear tea is delicious. I miss the shaved turkey sandwich. Hoping they bring that back.

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    Ask the Community - The Modern Tea Room

    Do they do takeout orders for food?

    Yes, they do plan for extra time:) they make everything fresh so plan for 30 min or so

    Are you guys open today??? So need some nachos!!

    We are close at 5pm

    Are you having a Mothe's Day brunch?

    Yes we are open from 11am to 3pm.

    Are there any Vegan pastries?

    I saw a Vegan pop tart on the menu. It obviously didn't look like your store bought pop tart but looked delicious.

    Are you open tomorrow morning? Also, do you serve avocado toast?

    They do serve Avacodo toast it can be vegan gluten free or regular

    Do they serve breakfast on Sundays?

    No I'm so sorry!!! I thought that said Saturday. So sorry we do not serve breakfast on Sunday.

    Is there any gluten free options?

    Yes we have gluten free bread, salads and you can sub bread for bib lettuce.

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    The Morning Griddle Cafe

    4.8(187 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    Stopped by this morning just to find a hidden Breakfast Cafe that just hits the spot. The red…read moreenchiladas are delicious, the sauce is flavorful. The tortilla is fresh and crunchy. Every bite tasted homemade and comforting. The portion size is great, and the service made the experience even better. I'll definitely come back.

    A gem off of Sierra HWY in Lancaster, CA in a very inconspicuous building is the Morning Griddle…read moreCafe. As you walk in you are greeted by a very friendly staff, the entry way also leads you to the bar top seating area facing the kitchen. Within the main building you will find many booths and table options, they have many interesting art pieces and decor. It's a classic diner atmosphere with friendly staff. The food options are many, from Mexican classics, Burgers, Sandwiches and many other options. The meals are all made to your liking without any pushback around extra costs. The food quality was very high, I ordered the Huevos Rancheros, they were very authentic with a tomato sauce and sauteed onions and peppers, not spicy but I did ask for their home salsa and it brought up the spice level, the dish is served with homemade rice and beans, all well cooked. I also ordered a side of pancakes and bacon for my dad and they were perfectly cooked. The cost of the meal was very reasonable and worth the visit. I have shared my experience with my friends and family in Lancaster.

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    4.3(618 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Outstanding place to take a date. Great service and delicious food…read more Full bar with a great atmosphere .

    Let's check off the key things on the list:…read more Service 5 - due to both the excellent service provided by Jackie, other wait staff, and very good bar staff. Food 3-5 - we've had mixed experiences, but mostly very good. There aren't any off menu requests accepted. One cannot replace ingredients. One can only remove specific items from a menu choice. Don't even ask. Apparently the chef's policy is absolute. Ambiance 4-5 nicely decorated and designed. Has a high end feel that is unusual for the AV. So why the 3 stars? One single experience. My wife asked the server (Jackie) if it would be possible to get a side of sauteed mushrooms. She said probably not as it's not permitted by the chef. We asked to speak to the manager to express our disappointment. When Jake showed up, before we uttered a word, he stated that it's just something they don't do, so no to our request. Then he turned and walked away. There was no dialogue. It was a one way conversation. In essence, we and our request were dismissed. The experience was incredibly off-putting. It was unnecessary to respond to a patron's request in that manner. Totally unacceptable. I write this review to memorialize the experience for others, because it won't matter to the owner/chef/management. It seems, judging by their total lack of response to other reviews, good or bad, that it really doesn't. Typical dinners we've had run a tab of $150-200 (including tip). We have visited 1-2 times a month for the past two years. We have brought friends and family on several occasions, generating additional per-visit revenue for the restaurant. Again, this doesn't seem to matter. So, sadly, we're going to have to take a leave of this place. Too bad really.

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    Dining area

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    Katz N' Jammers Cafe - Texas omelette with hash browns

    Katz N' Jammers Cafe

    4.4(352 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    We have never been here before, so we decided to try it out. We were greeted as soon as we walked…read morein. The place is absolutely adorable. We loved all the decorations and the vibe. I just wanted something light, so I ordered grits and an English muffin. My friend ordered the light breakfast. We were both happy with our meals and service. We definitely want to return to try something on the lunch menu. Only complaint is the bathroom is not in the restaurant; you have to get a key and go around to the back parking lot. I wasn't crazy about that. Shout out to our servers, Nikki and Jody, great service! 1/29/26

    I was in town for a birthday breakfast and found this little diner…read more Let's start with the positives. The main dishes were delicious! And the best part was the home fries. Definitely order the home fries over hash browns, they are well seasoned crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. So delicious don't skip! The garden burger was also so delicious the patty is made of like oats and mushrooms and one more ingredient that I can't remember right now but it was superb! Definitely one of the best veggie burgers I have had! Top 5 for sure. Now the reason they didn't get 5 stars. The side of fruit that I ordered and two other plates on the table came with, wasn't fresh. It looked a day or a few days old. Only the melon was decent enough to eat. Next is more of a suggestion. I understand it's a diner but I feel like all restaurants/diners/cafes should have alternative milks such as oat, soy or almond milk. Because I asked for a cold brew but I had to drink it black due to the lack of alternative milks. Which was fine but I can't be the only person that has that suggestion. Overall Katz n' jammers cafe was a cute diner with 50s nostalgia on the walls and fair prices for good food!

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    John Wayne's Skillet

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    Phebie's Cafe - Pancakes. Friend said they were delicious and fluffy.

    Phebie's Cafe

    4.3(153 reviews)
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    As I visited my family in Lancaster CA, we stopped into a cafe that I have driven by for many years…read moreand always had in mind to try, Phebie's Cafe. From the main road it may not be as inviting but once you are inside and see the quality of the food and experience the friendly staff, I can see why they have so many great reviews. The old style diner did not disappoint, they have a large menu, including an extensive breakfast menu. We ordered the Chorizo Delight, what a huge serving of eggs and chorizo with an ample serving of hash browns, you also have some flexibility of various options like home fries, biscuits and gravy or pancakes. The chorizo was good tasting, we also noticed that they offered a home made salsa, we asked for a taste, it was amazing. We also ordered the Chicken Fried Steak, the portion size was also huge, my brother loved the dish, it has a pile of gravy, sausage patty, hashbrowns and fruit bowl. The staff was extremely friendly and quick to check in. We would highly recommend this spot.

    Cute little diner in a great location. First time trying Phebie's Cafe and oh my lord what an…read moreexperience. Everything was cooked and prepared beautifully. Our waitress and cook was outstanding and very attentive to our needs. The food was so delicious and I enjoyed every bit of it, I even gave the chef a fist bump. Left with a full belly and a big smile. We will be returning customers for sure. Thank you Phebie's!!!!!!

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    Indoor area

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    Chorizo Delight

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    La Papillon Steak & Seafood - Anniversary Dessert

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    4.0(534 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    It's been awhile since I was there, not sure why it popped up on my yelp suggestions today…read more Regardless, every time I've been there, it's been incredible! I've been in for a table for 2, a birthday celebration with 11 others, and everything in between. They knocked it out of the park every single time!! The food is delicious and always perfectly prepared. The service is top tier. The menu offers something for everyone - even my pickiest friend! I always love dining here!

    We decide to try this restaurant because of the good reviews but please don't be fooled!!!!!…read moreUnfortunately me and my family had the worst experience on Mother's Day. The restaurant was way over booked. We got seated 45min after our reservation time. That should of been enough of a sign. But it kept on getting worst. There was a crazy amount of people both inside and outside. We were very disappointed with the food. Look at the pictures before you go. Even the pancakes were hard and burnt, eggs overcooked what restaurant gets that wrong! We had to wait in a line to get to the food only to have to wait for clean plates. We had such a bad experience. We left decided to eat and have drinks at another restaurant on the boulevard after. I called to speak to the manager, but haven't received a call back. Don't waste your money !!!!!!

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    La Papillon Steak & Seafood - Wonderful memories with friends and our chef and waitress Claudia were the best!!

    Wonderful memories with friends and our chef and waitress Claudia were the best!!

    La Papillon Steak & Seafood - Champagne Flight

    Champagne Flight

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    The Ravens Nest - Decadent banana Matcha pancakes with pistachios, raspberry sauce, and syrup

    The Ravens Nest

    4.4(714 reviews)
    6.1 mi
    $$$

    Our drinks were so unique, the servers were wonderful, and the food was top notch!…read more This place is such a hidden gem and exactly what this town needed. The decor alone is stunning -- dried roses hanging from the ceiling and so many thoughtful little touches that make the whole experience feel special and intentional. You can truly taste the love and passion the chef puts into every dish. The rotating menu keeps things exciting, and everything is always incredibly fresh. It's rare to find a place that feels this unique while still being so warm and welcoming. Can't wait to come back and see what's next on the menu.

    We came because of an Instagram ad for our anniversary and weren't disappointed. The ambiance was…read moregreat--they really nailed the gothic theme, though it still felt like something was missing. The waiters and host were amazing, super kind and accommodating, and the service was perfect. The food was fresh, well-seasoned, and delicious. Definitely get the fermented sourdough bread with the pesto butter--it was delicious. The homemade whipped cream was delicious and the lavender drink was really good too. The wait time was a little long, but the food matched the price. Parking was easy with a big lot. Not the most dairy-free-friendly spot, but I was able to take off most of the cheese. We'd definitely come back for brunch.

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    The Ravens Nest - Inside the Ravens nest during Christmas a little holiday cheer

    Inside the Ravens nest during Christmas a little holiday cheer

    The Ravens Nest - Matcha Tea flight with banana pancakes

    Matcha Tea flight with banana pancakes

    The Ravens Nest - Nonna's Chicken Cutlet with Shrimp Add-On

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