One of the most affordable options for afternoon tea is Montrose’s the T Room. The family-run operation offers tea service for $28 that includes lingonberry chicken sandwiches, warm scones, and plenty of pastries. Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Unrelated to the ritzy hotel chain, this cozy establishment in downtown Sierra Madre boasts friendly service, homemade scones, and a smattering of classic tea sandwiches for $26 per person. Tea is served from Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Chado serves tea daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with prices starting at $23 per person. The shop takes its teas very seriously with over 200 varieties to choose from. On the food side of things are salmon and chicken sandwiches, cakes, and scones. Additional locations can be found in Little Tokyo, Hollywood, and Torrance.

Enjoy afternoon tea in one of LA’s most beautiful outdoor spaces. Each service comes with a choice of tea, scones, finger sandwiches, and plenty of sweets. Though the Tea Room is currently closed for renovation until winter 2022, Tea for Two can be pre-ordered and enjoyed on the patio for $85 per per person. Separate admission to the Huntington is required.

For a French take on an English tradition, head to West Hollywood’s Le Salon de Thé. Priced at $58 per person, the menu includes open-faced sandwiches and a slew of sweets like macarons and chocolate cake. Tea is served weekends only from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tea service is also available for curbside pickup. 

It doesn’t get any more luxurious than afternoon tea at the Living Room inside the Peninsula Beverly Hills. Prices start at $115 per person and includes finger sandwiches, pastries, and scones with clotted cream, along with an option for free-flowing champagne. Tea is served Thursday to Sunday at 11 a,m., 1:30 p.m., and 4 p.m. Reserve tables for afternoon tea in the Living Room here. 

With its Moorish carved wood ceilings, marble fountain, and breathtaking Baroque stairwell, the Rendezvous Court at the historic Millennium Biltmore is quite the place to sip tea and nosh on finger sandwiches. The weekend-only service starts at $65 per person, runs from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and requires advance reservations.

Afternoon tea takes place in the Wayfarer’s basement bar, Lilly Rose, which is decked out in mood lighting, plush couches, and even has a Zoltar fortune telling machine and vintage pinball game. Tea starts at $45 per person and includes standard sweet and savory offerings. Best of all are the boozy tea infusions, like the Curiouser & Curiouser made with chai tea and rum.

The drive to Orange County is never easy, but it’s not too bad when there’s afternoon tea at the finish line. The beloved Sanrio character is hosting a proper high tea in a speakeasy-like space hidden behind the Grand Cafe. Settle into the plush pink booths and get ready for an onslaught of sweets and savories including a smoked salmon sandwich on a pretzel croissant and a goblet of fresh fruit with coconut cream. Tea is priced at $60 per person and served Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2:30pm and on weekends from 10 a.m. 3 p.m. Reservations are a must.