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.

It’s hard to resist Koreatown’s hyper-femme Rose & Blanc Tea Room. Gather a gaggle of girlfriends and settle in spinach quiche, egg and apple pesto croissant sandwiches, macaroons, scones, and more. Tea service starts at $35 per person and is served from Friday through Sunday. Reservations are required. Tea service is also available for takeout.

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.

This beachside British pub hosts afternoon tea Wednesday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The $30 menu covers all the basics from sandwiches to scones and tea. For those who don’t want to commit to the whole shebang, the pub also offers a la carte options.