Idyllwild Tea Company

As of August 2011, This has not been the Idyllwild Tea company. when it was the tea Company was there we ran the bakery as well. I do not know who is running it now, sorry

Wish we would’ve taken two of their famous cinnamon rolls to-go…sharing one was not enough! Too good!
Satisfying breakfast, reasonable prices, adorable tea kettles and warmers, friendly service, dog-​friendly patio. I’m a fan!

Went on a Thursday. Service was very slow and even though they advertise espresso they «don’t have machine right now». Tea was good– one I had was apricot green, but not fabulous. Ordered bagel sandwich and was the ONLY person there. After an 40 min and the waitress never coming back out to update or check on me I walked out! I’m all for relaxing but seriously people are paying for food AND service

A small, old world German-​style bakery/​restaurant in the heart of idyllwild. Had a breakfast bagel sandwich and biscuits and gravy. Bagel sandwich was very simple and the biscuits and gravy were pretty good. The only reason I didn’t give this restaurant a 4 star rating is due to the lack of cleanliness throughout the restaurant. I went to grab a pack of sugar from the caddy on my table and noticed two dead flies in the container. After this misfortunate happening, I started noticing how dirty this restaurant was in the dining area, which made me start thinking about what the kitchen might look like if the general areas are dirty… They do have nice baked goods available for purchase which is convenient.

The names are confusing, because this shares a building with Oma’s Bakery, and the signs say both Oma’s Bakery and Oma’s Restaurant. There is no sign that says «Idyllwild Tea Company,» although there is a teapot-​shaped sign that says «Idyllwild» with the rest of the sign painted over. They need to clear up the name so people can be sure where they are going. I’m still not sure which one we ate at.
The outdoor patio in front was very pleasant with a tiny pond and waterfall and views of the surrounding trees and rocks on the mountains. A lovely setting on a warm day, and virtually no bugs flying around. They get points for the idyllic setting.
We were there for brunch on Labor Day and they must have been understaffed because it took forever to get anything. Our beverages were finally delivered, and for a place that is supposed to specialize in tea, the iced tea was a surprise — no flavor at all, it was just clear brown water. Oh well, at least it was there. We were there for more than an hour just for a simple brunch.
The prices were more than we were used to paying for a breakfast or brunch, but since we were on vacation we just accepted it. We had the curry chicken sandwich, the chicken noodle soup (because the potato-​leek soup we ordered was out), and the breakfast bagel with cheese. All were good but nothing to write home about. The portions were small considering the prices. Good if you’re on a diet, but not a place to go if you can eat a lot.
We passed on the desserts because the Black Forest cheesecake we wanted was also out. The others looked good but nothing really excited us. Other reviewers will have to comment on the pastries and desserts. I don’t feel like going to this place again.

Super cute place! I love the teas I tried here. My friend ordered olong coconut tea, which tasted refreshing and light. I had mint and chamomile flavored tea that was calming and flavorful. I would of given the place five stars, but the waitress’ attitude was not as warm and welcoming as the tea. It seemed as though she did not want to work the rest of her shift and dragged her feet around the restaurant. I have to admit, I was tempted to order a dessert from the bakery area, but decided it might be worthwhile to come back and order it on a second visit.

Excellent cinnamon roll, good Oma omelet but needed salt. Funny chili — presented with a square slice of cheese and onions on top — it was ok. Potatos too oily. Service good, heat worked well since it was quite cold when we were there. The tea they served was fun. Nothing to write home about but perfect locals place that filled tummy before hiking.

We LOVE coming up to Idyllwild! It’s so beautiful!

We decided to stop at the Idyllwild Tea Company for a late breakfast and a nice cup of tea. Our initial instinct was to sit outside — it was a beautiful day after all — but after waiting 10 minutes without seeing a waitress, we went inside. Service was slow and unenthusiastic in general, which seemed inexcusable given the place wasn’t extremely busy.
The tea was lovely, and they have a very wide selection. I got a small pot for $ 3, which was a really nice value; larger groups can get a party pot for $ 7. My dining companion was similarly pleased with his coffee.
The food was just OK. I ordered an omelet, and it was fine — nothing to write home about, but edible. Friends ordered a salmon mousse on a croissant, which they described as «chicken salad.» The baked good itself was flaky and delightful on the outside, at least.
My best advice: If you’re looking for lunch or breakfast, don’t bother. But if you want a nice afternoon tea and pastry, you probably won’t be disappointed.

A bit difficult to find due to it sharing its location with another place. But really good teas here! Great way to start the morning off in Idyllwild.

Fabulous teas, friendly service! Oma was in the hospital when I visited, and her daughter, etc were pitching in for the interim. Never been to a friendlier establishment, never had better tea! Root beer tea, amazing. Jasmine Green tea, best I’ve had. Beakfast food, I would say a 3.5. Overall, 5 stars because of the friendly service.

I’m actually going to review this place separately from the restaurant in which it also resides. What does that mean? Well it was funny because we got lost trying to find the place because we kept running into Oma’s Bakery & Restaurant where our Unilocal map said the Idyllwild Tea Company was. However, after checking over the addresses, we realized that it was inside the same building. Weird.
So we walk inside and it’s the bakery & restaurant. There is a side room that I’m guessing people would sit in for just their tea. The restaurant offered food which we ordered (and will be reserved for another post on the restaurant itself), and then when we wanted to order teas, we were given the tea company menu. It had so many teas, we had a hard time figuring out what to do. The place itself was nice and cozy (perfect!), and the prices reasonable at $ 3/​$ 5/​$ 7 for the sizes respectively.
We did two smalls at $ 3 apiece which yielded about 3 teacups per teapot. The teapots were cute and minimalistic and the teas delicious. I had the white blueberry white tea while Duke D. had the ginger peach oolong tea. Funnily enough, we both preferred our own but each had a delightful taste. The blueberry scent was light but definitely present in my cup. His peach was very strong and the ginger just touched my tastebuds a smidgeon whenever I sipped from his cup. What a fun place for some relaxing tea! So why no 5 stars? The service wasn’t so nice from the younger waitresses nor was the tea made courteously. Sorry for the docking!

Great food. Great setting. Great service.
And the Napoleon was the best I’ve ever had. So freaking tasty.

Co-​located with Oma’s Bakery. Great little breakfast place. I had biscuits and gravy and they were great, also a nice little pot of tea. Large selection of teas to choose from. Kids and husband had a variety of things, eggs and such, and we also ordered some sandwiches to go for lunch later on. Food was all wonderful but the sandwiches were on the small side — we should have ordered a third. Service was very friendly. Kids ordered hot chocolate and she brought it out cut with some cold milk so it wouldn’t be burning hot and they wouldn’t have to wait to drink it.
Down the back hall on the way to the restroom, there’s a window where you can watch Oma frosting a cake or making some pastries.
My only complaint — a minor one — it was FREEZING cold in there! Temps were in the 30s overnight while we were up there (December) but geez, folks, turn on the heat and warm the place up in the morning! We ate in our coats!

What a great place to sit and have tea. 3,5,7 bucks for small, medium, large tea. We stupidly had a large which was way to much for two people, but I love tea, so I drank most of it. Great loose leaf collection. By the way, the bakery here is phenomenal. Cream puff is loaded with real cream… mmmmm, must come here and drink tea, have some cake, and play chess by the fireplace!

Wonderful food, wonderful people!!! You will not be disappointed!
Wonderful food, wonderful people!!! You will not be disappointed!

One of the best biscuits and gravy I’ve ever had, if not the best!

Great little spot to enjoy some coffee or tea. With a cozzzy setting, warm fireplace and friendly service what else can one ask for? Free Wi Fi? Yep. You can ask for it you shell get it !!! I enjoyed my laptop while I was getting refills on my de-​caf. Life is good in Idyllwild!

The place to go for breakfast or lunch in Idyllwild. Tea and coffee are high quality and the service is small town friendly. For an affordable tasty experience, it is a must do.

Awesome, leave it to my hubbys former place of residence to have the best tea ever. And y’all know how picky I am about tea! WOW! This place is great. The lemon crunch cake is good too. Nice people great service, it doesn’t get any better! A nice touch to the mountain community!