Tea Houses in California

Our guide to tea houses in California

Coffee shops and cafes run from drive-through espresso stands and national chains to independent roasters and neighborhood cafes with pastries, light breakfast and lunch. Many double as workspaces with Wi-Fi and outlets, while others focus on quick takeaway service.

Most coffee shops open early – often between 5 and 7 AM – and many close by mid to late afternoon. Morning commute hours are the busiest, and the line usually eases after about 10 AM.

Opening hours

Based on 100 tea houses in California with published hours, the typical weekday schedule runs from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. 87% are open on Sundays, 59% are open seven days a week and 30% stay open until 10 PM or later.

Prices

Across 32 menus from tea houses in California, the median item costs $6.50; half of all priced items fall between $5.50 and $7.50. The most common menu sections are Milk Tea, Snacks, Coffee, and Hot Drinks.

Services

Of 90 tea houses with detailed profiles in our guide: 98% list “dine-in”, 96% list “delivery”, 92% list “onsite services”, 92% list “takeout”, 91% list “wheelchair accessible entrance”, and 91% list “wheelchair accessible parking lot”.