The T Room

Tucked away in the foothills of Glendale is this longtime tea room with frilly, quaint interiors straight out of grandma’s house and a back patio perfect for baby showers, birthdays and other daytime special occasions. Offered daily from 10am to 3pm (phone reservations required), each modestly priced tea set includes sandwiches, scones, fruit and a few sweets and comes with your choice of tea. While they aren’t the best I’ve ever had, I can’t argue with the price, and the quality of the T Room’s sandwiches and sweets far surpasses those offered at many of L.A.’s more expensive afternoon tea options. I should also mention the Montrose teahouse offers a robust tea selection, including specialty blends like Russian Samovar, which combines black tea with mint and cloves. If you’re cutting down or skipping caffeine altogether, there’s lighter green and white blends and herbal options like peach rooibos and the tulsi-based “Holy T-Tox Detox.”