Sugarbird Sweets Cafe

Classically trained pastry chef Kei Okumura bakes some of the best scones in Los Angeles, which naturally translates to a stellar afternoon tea service at her pint-sized Montrose café. While seating is scant and almost entirely outdoors, the quaintly decorated patio set-up and excellent baked goods make Sugarbird Sweets one of the best, most affordable ways to enjoy afternoon tea—at least on days with fair weather. Choose from an array of scone flavors including lemon blueberry, ube coconut and feta chive, plus four seasonal tea sandwiches and a selection of small sweets including pâtes de fruits, shortbread, meringues and brownie bites. Just know that this offering is generally only available by prepaid advance reservation on OpenTable—but the excellent baked goods and affordable pricing makes all that planning worth it.