Afternoon Tea Menu

Sugarbird Afternoon Tea Menu available with Gluten Free and Vegan Bread with 36 hour notice.

Current Tea Sandwich Menu until 6/30th

• Whipped Butter with Turkey, Gouda Cheese, Mayo, Arugula

• Cucumber & Herbed Cream Cheese

• Fig Brie with Pesto, Arugula

• Holiday Mascarpone & Fruit Sandwich with Mandarin Oranges and Pomegranate

Current Seasonal Scone Flavors until 12/30

• Apricot Ginger - Candied ginger with dried Turkish Apricots

• Double Chocolate Almond

• Earl Grey
  

Sugarbird Signature Afternoon Tea: $43 + tax & 18% gratuity (Total $56 per person)

For parties of 6 or more, a 20% gratuity charge applies.

The Tea Menu Includes:

• Individual Pot of Tea with Unlimited Tea Refills: From our premium tea menu. (Fancy a Matcha Latte, London Fog, or Chai? Just $75more per pot)

• Two Mini Scones: With house clotted cream and jam. (Current scone flavors here.*)

• Assortment of Mini Sweets: Meringue Swirl, Shortbread Cookie, and a Brownie Bite or seasonal delight along with fresh fruits.

• Mini Fruit Tart & Mini Vegetarian Quiche

• Milk Bread Tea Sandwiches: Four artisanal, seasonal tea sandwiches made with milk bread, they are a full sandwich cut into 1/4’s. They are delicately moist but if not eaten promptly, depending on the weather, they can get drier. 😉

• Vegan/Wheat-Free Options: Enjoy a conscious feast for $39 per person, featuring:

  • Vegan Cream Cheese & Cucumber

  • Hummus & Red Pepper

  • Red Pepper Spread & Arugula

• selections of menu items may change without notice with the seasons and availabilities.

Casual Tea Time Sweets and Tea: $32 + tax & 18% gratuity. (no tea sandwiches)

• Unlimited Tea Refills: Choose from our signature black, green, and herbal teas.

• Two Mini Scones: Paired with house clotted cream and jam. (Upgrade to our premium, wheat-free, or vegan scones for a unique treat.)

• Assortment of Mini Sweets: Seasonal Fruit Pate de Fruit, Meringue Swirl, Shortbread Cookie, and a Brownie Bite or seasonal delight along with fresh fruits.

• Hungry? Add a cheese plate for $13 which includes 3 different options: triple cream brie, black truffle pecorino, balsalmic onion asiago with roasted almonds, dried apricots and green olives.

  *selections of menu items may change without notice with the seasons and availabilities.

Add-On: Craving more? Indulge in our artisan cheese plate for $13. This cheese platter includes three types of cheeses for two, a soft triple cream brie, black truffle pecorino, Artesano balsalmic onion hard cheese, with green olives, herb roasted almonds, dried apricots and crackers. 🧀

For Groups of 6+: Pre-select your scone flavors to ensure everyone gets their fave! We request up to 6 flavors to keep the decision fatigue from stepping in.

FAQs *** PLEASE READ, WE ARE NOT YOUR TRADITIONAL TEA HOUSE ***

1. Are we pet-friendly?
   Absolutely, we love your furry friends. Just keep 'em leashed in our courtyard.

2. Do we offer shade or heat lamp?
   Yes, sip your tea in comfort under our outdoor shading and parasols. We are dependent on weather. No, we do not have heat lamps unfortunately however we offer blankets.

3. What if I have dietary restrictions?
   We offer vegan and wheat-free options. Just let us know 36 hours in advance.

4. How do I order special tea sandwiches?
   Place your online orders 48 hours ahead of your reservation for custom sandwiches. Please specify if you like to order kid’s sandwiches such as plain turkey and cheese, cucumber cream cheese or egg salads we need at least 24 hours advance notice.

5. How do we order scones and specify scone flavors for large groups?
   For parties of 6 or more, please pre-select your scone flavors to ensure everyone gets their desired treat. Or we can choose a chef’s choice pm your behalf. We may run out of specific flavors and would be best if you have a particular hunkering for a special scone flavor we offer, please do let us know by texting us at 818-282-7299 to hold them for your party. We ask limit the flavors to 6 assortment.

6. Are we a fancy tea house? Not really, we are a cafe, serving afternoon tea with our in house sweets and signature scones. More casual setting without the fuss.
   *** PLEASE MAKE SURE WE ARE THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU ***
   Though afternoon tea often conjures images of posh settings, we're NOT your typical fancy tea house. We're a rustic, casual café that happens to serve an amazing afternoon tea experience. But here at Sugarbird, we're dialing down the formality and cranking up the flavor. While we don't offer a traditional fine dining experience, we excel at serving exceptional flavors.

7. Do you offer Special Menus?

   We offer special menus from time to time for the right group and substitution requests may be available for additional fees. We are now offering kids menu for under 10 years old with plain turkey and cheese along with a cream cheese cucumber. If you like to order the kid’s menu, PLEASE ORDER 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE.

8. What is the best way to plan an afternoon tea?

   • Do I need a reservations: Recommended, especially for weekends and events. Book through OpenTable.

   • Do you accept walk-ins: Always welcome! We may have run out of tea sandwiches or mini scones but we have other a la carte items to make your afternoon tea a treat. We HIGHLY recommend reservations for the weekends.

   • Do you have seating outside or inside? : PLEASE READ ***⚡️⚡️ We have limited indoor seating. Book ahead for groups up to 4. Most of our seatings are offered outside in our courtyard. Highly dependent on faire weather.

   • Weather: If it's not cooperating, we may reschedule your visit and offer a refund for prepaid reservations, if we can not fit you indoors. We do have access to local restauarnts who are sharing their indoor space with us, if you are interested in booking 2 weeks in advance, please let us know and would be happy to coordinate

9. Menu options may change without notice, we will do our best to substitute with comparable items.

   • Due to supplies and availabilities of certain menu items, tea sandwiches, scones and mini dessert options maybe substituted with comparable items without notice. If you have severe allergies, our afternoon tea menu may not be the right fit for you as we may need to switch or substitute items the best we can with limitations on dietary needs.

Add On Options:

• The tea sandwich box can be purchased a la carte from our cold fridge for anyone who wants to add to their menu, this package includes 8 pieces of tea sandwiches made with Japanese milk bread in four different flavors.  Substitutions are not available unless pre-ordered 36 hours in advance.

  - One box of sandwiches includes, two of each flavors: (Menu may change seasonally)

  • Cucumber with Herbed Cream Cheese

  • Mission Fig, Brie and Arugula with Nut-Free Pesto

  • Turkey Cheese Nut-Free Pesto with Arugula

  • Mascarpone Chantilly Fruit Salad.  (Seasonally changes with Egg Salad with Dill)

    • Gluten-free bread option available for the tea sandwich box with advance notice required for $26 per pack.

• The cheese plate includes 3 types of cheeses: black truffle pecorino, Artisano balsamic hard cheese, triple cream brie, dried apricots, house roasted almonds with truffle oil, Rustic Bakery crackers, and green olives $13

• Unfortunately we can not provide substitutions unless tea sandwiches are purchased online 48 hours prior to your reservation. ORDER YOUR SPECIAL SANDWICHES HERE

Ready to make your reservation?

We offer walk in options or reservations HERE If you can’t decide whether you want to add sandwiches or other items before, no problem, you can make your purchase once you arrive, however availabilities of tea sandwiches or mini scones in your flavors will not be guaranteed. You can send us a text us at 818-282-7299 to let us know you are coming.

CANCELLATIONS:

If you need to cancel, please note, if you have paid and cancel, there is a 3% cancellation fee and if you cancel the day of the reservation there will be a $25 per person cancellation charge.