Buena Vida Tea Bar & Garden

Lindsey Wendt 3 weeks ago

I have found my new favorite gem!! The ambience, food and entire experience were exactly what I wanted! The mixed berry jam is made in house and was out of this world!! The servings were generous, and made me incredibly happy! It's also a woman owned business, which felt even better than heading to the peninsula or other chain options in the area. She has a gluten free menu available if you call ahead. The brownie which was gluten free is going to be my new favorite treat on special occasions. The black tea with rose and cardamom was everything!!!

Joella r 4 months ago

We passed by and saw tea pots in the window and decided to walk in and. What a Amazing place. Little shop upfront and little tea garden one the back. That fact that got French press latte and sweets to go and tasty mix tea bag . I will be back for afternoon tea and more delicious savory and sweet treats.

Mary Ann Wettler 4 months ago

What a delightful spot. The lady in charge was so warm and gracious. Their service was spot on and the scones, empanadas and tea were delicious. The garden was a great respite from the street noise. Will definitely return. Thank you for your gracious service.

Artist ByTheSea 5 months ago

I’m so perplexed by the great reviews here and hopefully we just went on a bad day because 5-star was not our experience at all. We were a party of three on a Sunday afternoon. My two friends arrived first and were told they could not be seated unless they ordered at least one high tea, so they did. At $65, the high tea seemed wildly overpriced for what you get in both presentation, atmosphere, and taste. I noticed another reviewer mentioned the baked goods are very dry and I have to agree although there was a very gooey, fudge brownie served but, to me, nothing tasted fresh or house-made. My friends said the sandwiches were fine, and they saved the vegan empanada for me, which I liked a lot. Since I joined my friends about 10 minutes after they arrived and after seeing their high tea, I decided to just order a matcha latte. The average price was $7.50 with a typical $1.00 upcharge for oat milk, which I passed on. It came to the table in a cute small glass pitcher but it was only half-filled, and the foam was very sloppy, bubbly and unappealing. (See photo.) Isn’t this the café that charges $65 for high tea and this is how you serve a latte? At least give me decent foam, maybe a

Torshy 6 months ago

This place is one of my favorites. A beautiful hole in the wall tea shop with wonderful atmosphere, service, and food. The empanadas are a must. They have chicken, vegetarian, and beef. I had the chicken and it was delicious. They have a great and diverse tea selection. What makes this place stand out is the incredible service. The owner is super sweet and warm. You feel as if you are stepping into a home with this level of hospitality and friendliness. I love this place it’s a true gem and everyone should check it out if you’re in the neighborhood.