Dartealing Lounge - San Francisc

After traveling the globe and experiencing afternoon tea services all over, I can confidently say that the food served at this tea shop is top-notch. Make sure to arrive with a big appetite, as you'll be tempted to devour everything on the menu more than once.

I visited this restaurant on 4/28 before a Giants game. The aromas coming from the restaurant made the whole street corner smell delightful as we waited for the doors to open. The reservation process seemed complicated at first, but after filling out a form on their website, the rest was handled via text and my reservation was confirmed within minutes. The service was excellent! They offer a prix fixe menu where you just need to choose the type of tea you'd like. I decided to pay extra for their memories of Saigon blooming tea, which was served in a glass teapot and bloomed slowly in the water. The tea was good, but the blooming effect was not as impressive as I had expected, so I will opt for a cheaper tea next time. The warm scones and cream were my favorite part of the experience. Although the restaurant does not have a parking lot, metered street parking on Stillman St was easy to find, though limited to one hour. Our tea time visit lasted an hour and 15 minutes.