SoCal SocieTea
a fine blend of Southern California tea establishments
& tea-friendly enterprises
a fine blend of Southern California tea establishments
& tea-friendly enterprises
FAIRY TEA COTTAGE
old towne Seal Beach
"Yvonne and Loretta invite you to partake of the magic of Tea, which they believe is the antidote for 'what ails you', bringing people together for conversation, relaxation and time out from a busy world"
old towne Seal Beach
A welcoming word or two from the owner(s):
"Yvonne and Loretta invite you to partake of the magic of Tea, which they believe is the antidote for 'what ails you', bringing people together for conversation, relaxation and time out from a busy world"
ADDRESS & Map Link: 810 Electric Ave., Seal Beach CA 90740
CROSS STREETS:Main St. near Pacific Coast Hwy
FWY ACCESS:22, 605, 405
PARKING:small sprivate lot in front, street, and various metered lots
PHONE:562-431-0200
WEBSITE: www.fairyteacottage.com
EMAIL: fairyteacottage@verizon.net
DRESS: casual (at the beach) though the place is lovely; hats welcome
YEAR ESTABLISHED:2006
HOURS OF OPERATION:Tues-Sun, 11a-5p
CAPACITY: #30 in main room, #15 in young fairy parlour
MENU: Click Here
RESERVATIONS:
GIFT SHOP: Delightful goodies throughout, including Victorian Lampshades as seen on Dr. Phil
WC: Yes, inhouse
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Yes, up one low step
CHILDREN WELCOME: Yes
OUTDOOR DINING: Yes!, in a cool and quiet garden patio
CATERING: Yes
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS ACCOMMODATED: Yes, with notice
SURROUNDING BUSINESSES:"across the street from the historical Red Car Museum, and a stone’s throw away from iconic “Main Street”, where one can browse for antiques, gifts, ice cream, or catch a salty sea breeze from the beautiful Seal Beach Pier and adjoining parks"
DESCRIPTION OF AMBIENCE: "Our bright and breezy Tea Cottage is a traditional “British style” Tea Room, with lace curtains at the sunny windows, matching lace and damask tablecloths, heirloom bone china tea cups, an eclectic mix of delightful teapots, a patio garden to while away the pleasure of having tea, and of course: Fairies!! Our Main Tea Room accommodates up to 30." And look for their new gift shop coming soon!
CULINARY SPECIALTIES: very fine English tea sandwiches, decadent desserts
UNIQUE ASPECTS: the fairy room!, Soup Kitchen Inc soups which feed those in need, classical guitar serenades, plans to have entertainment provided by Gypsy Theater
OWNED BY:Yvonne & Loretta
PRICE: $19.50 for full tea
UPDATED: March 2008 REVIEWED: March 2008 Tea Room Review
This location has housed a variety of tea rooms over the years, just waiting for the moment when its garden fairies would come out and establish a tea spot of their own, and at last they have. Fairy Tea Cottage is everything anyone could want in an afternoon tea experience: superb food, uncluttered elegance, a quaint seaside setting, and fairies! I have frequented this place throughout its many iterations and believe it has at last come into its own. Owner Yvonne is just too much fun for words. Not only is she British, but part fairy too, I'm convinced. And owner Loretta spoils me whenever I'm in. My only challenge at this tea room is deciding what to order as each menu item is better than the next. Ah, well, guess I'll just have to go in more often!
CROSS STREETS:Main St. near Pacific Coast Hwy
FWY ACCESS:22, 605, 405
PARKING:small sprivate lot in front, street, and various metered lots
PHONE:562-431-0200
WEBSITE: www.fairyteacottage.com
EMAIL: fairyteacottage@verizon.net
DRESS: casual (at the beach) though the place is lovely; hats welcome
YEAR ESTABLISHED:2006
HOURS OF OPERATION:Tues-Sun, 11a-5p
CAPACITY: #30 in main room, #15 in young fairy parlour
MENU: Click Here
RESERVATIONS:
GIFT SHOP: Delightful goodies throughout, including Victorian Lampshades as seen on Dr. Phil
WC: Yes, inhouse
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Yes, up one low step
CHILDREN WELCOME: Yes
OUTDOOR DINING: Yes!, in a cool and quiet garden patio
CATERING: Yes
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS ACCOMMODATED: Yes, with notice
SURROUNDING BUSINESSES:"across the street from the historical Red Car Museum, and a stone’s throw away from iconic “Main Street”, where one can browse for antiques, gifts, ice cream, or catch a salty sea breeze from the beautiful Seal Beach Pier and adjoining parks"
DESCRIPTION OF AMBIENCE: "Our bright and breezy Tea Cottage is a traditional “British style” Tea Room, with lace curtains at the sunny windows, matching lace and damask tablecloths, heirloom bone china tea cups, an eclectic mix of delightful teapots, a patio garden to while away the pleasure of having tea, and of course: Fairies!! Our Main Tea Room accommodates up to 30." And look for their new gift shop coming soon! CULINARY SPECIALTIES: very fine English tea sandwiches, decadent desserts
UNIQUE ASPECTS: the fairy room!, Soup Kitchen Inc soups which feed those in need, classical guitar serenades, plans to have entertainment provided by Gypsy Theater
OWNED BY:Yvonne & Loretta
PRICE: $19.50 for full tea
UPDATED: March 2008 REVIEWED: March 2008 Tea Room Review
This location has housed a variety of tea rooms over the years, just waiting for the moment when its garden fairies would come out and establish a tea spot of their own, and at last they have. Fairy Tea Cottage is everything anyone could want in an afternoon tea experience: superb food, uncluttered elegance, a quaint seaside setting, and fairies! I have frequented this place throughout its many iterations and believe it has at last come into its own. Owner Yvonne is just too much fun for words. Not only is she British, but part fairy too, I'm convinced. And owner Loretta spoils me whenever I'm in. My only challenge at this tea room is deciding what to order as each menu item is better than the next. Ah, well, guess I'll just have to go in more often!
A Sprinkling of Salads