Went for afternoon tea with a couple friends and loved it! I am a vegetarian and they modified the meat savories, but kept them so flavorful and delicious. The little shop is adorable and it was such a fun time. I will definitely be back for a themed tea (or ten).

My friend and I did the Harry Potter themed tea with our young girls and had SUCH and special experience. The food offerings were so delicious and I loved that Selina the owner took the time to teach our kids about British traditions and etiquette. There was so many courses and fun quizzes and presentations in between! We loved this place and will be back again!

I visited in June and the experience was quite wonderful. I love tea but the people I came with dont drink it much. Our waitress spent the time to explain the different teas on their menu and provided some recommendations.I love the personalized tea set each person gets! One tea pot is plenty for yourself. As for the food accompaniments, I love the variety of the finger sandwiches. By the time we got to the bottom tier we were quite stuffed from it.They also have a gift shop where they sell the tea blends they serve. I happily came home with a bag of their creme caramel rooibos tea leaves. I cant wait to visit again!

Theme teas are very well done.We went to the Harry Potter Tea and cant wait for the Lord of The Rings Tea.Delicious cheese and onion pasties.

I absolutely LOVE this place! Cozy patio seating, handy QR code for the menu and the course was delicious. Staff are friendly and know the menu VERY well. The shop has all manner of tea and snacks. We left with a bag of the Sherlock Holmes tea. Its got a rich, smooth and mysterious taste to it! Thank you for making my birthday extra special, Ill definitely be coming again!

Every single aspect of our Tea was exceptional. The food and tea were both delicious. SO many courses, arrive hungry. They are small bites but that is deceiving. We ate every single thing and were positively stuffed! The service was wonderful, the waitress was very knowledgeable and answered all our food/tea/culture questions! The shop inside is a ton of fun. We purchased more tea, some brittish snacks and candies too! They have hand pies inside. We will be sure to purchase those the next time were in town.

High tea at Shakespeare is one of my favorite things to do in San Diego. The teas and treats are yummy and presentation is always adorable. The ladies who go dress to impress and they do some really fun theme teas as well. I went to a Harry Potter themed tea in October and the decorations were amazing!

We went into the shop. Very cute and interesting little shop. Took my granddaughters to pick up some things for a tea party. The staff was knowledgeable and very helpful!

Wonderful high tea, themed with Winnie the Pooh. Every item was thought through carefully to incorporate the theme. They look great in the pictures but even better when you taste them! It seems that they will be having a Harry Potter theme also coming up!!!

Really good options of tea. Great food and amazing desserts. Would recommend others to go. Also at a great price.

Did not eat, went in to learn more information and the host was extremely rude. No greeting, after standing idly, we asked what times the seatings were and he rudely mentioned the first time and that it was booked. We awaited him to explain the other times and eventually had to prompt him. Not the experience I was hoping for in a place that is meant to bring the joy of afternoon tea.

I made a reservation here for two for Christmas Afternoon Tea. I thought it was nice that they gave a courtesy call the day before to remind me of the reservation.At $30 per person, the price is steeper than what we typically spend on lunch, but my friend and I thought it was good to treat ourselves once in a while. I liked that there were lots of non-American candies and chocolates to browse inside the shop and we really liked the tea station set up for us to sample each blend before making our decisions for the tea.The patio the tea is served in is quite small and a little crowded, and there isnt really a place to put larger purses. The food overall was okay. My friend and I werent particularly blown away by it: the bread for the sandwiches were on the dry side, and we both found the sausage rolls and yorkshire pudding to be too salty, scone and cream were heavy, and we werent quite sure what to make of the strawberry rhubarb crumble and the mince pie. But I do realize these are differences in personal preferences (aside from the dry bread, but reading other reviews it appears this is a regular thing here) and I could see why people like the food, it just wasnt for us. My friend and I really liked their strawberry jam and their port wine syllabub, though! And the teas were great. Id recommend the cream tea instead of the full spread for people with smaller appetites who wanna try this place for the experience.Id probably give this tea room a solid 3/5 solely for the food but added a star since the tea and service were good and my friend and I still thought this was a good experience to try out. I might come back in the future to try a new tea blend and different monthly menu.

Friends and I attended the Harry Potter Special Event Tea at Shakespeare’s Corner Shoppe and had a wonderful time! They do a great job decorating their patio for just the right number of guests. The three of us had a private table with room for two teapots plus one more on a little stand next to us, so we each got to choose our own tea from inside the shoppe. We liked almost everything served—okay, except one item, but we still appreciated the creativity behind it! Don’t be fooled because the trivia is really hard, so only the very truest fan will win. We brought our own Hedwig for the occasion and loved the little gift at the end.Perusing the shop afterwards, we discovered pasties delicious enough to warrant special trips down to buy them. Definitely give them a try!

Great place went for sausage rolls. Love this place and will return. Lots of goodies from across the pond, large tea selection. I didnt have time for tea but will go back for tea time!

Love this wee Shop..... but it is an evil wee place! Hahaha. Go in for one or two wee things, come out with a ton more than expected. Great selection of all kinds of goodies from tea, to sweeties, to Scotch pies. They had Easter Eggs too! Fantastic! Girl behind the counter is really friendly and helpful too.

Fabulous friendly service! A fun adventure for the typical yankee. Great food and gluten friendly options. I highly recommend.

My first tea here was the Harry Potter themed tea. It was so much fun and everything was delicious. They even gave us to go cups for our leftover tea. We chose the wedding tea and I loved it so much I got some to bring home with me.

Love this place. You need a reservation to eat there and if you want to go call early. They are busy because it is a great experience!

Lovely decor, very beautiful . I had an anbsolutely amazing time with my best friend at her birthday party and we so enjoyed our tea time together. Our waiter was friendly i thought. The shope looked cute. However, there were several issues that came to my attention. I give it an second star because of a lovely decor. But the other 3 i believe need to be earned.About my experience before my beautiful friends party arrived:Organizational part is not great! I will be back in the future possibly but definately after checking out other tea shops, as I heard there are pretty amazing ones with more relaxed/layed back organizers. No offense but... it s a bit of a turn off especially for the amount of $$$ . Fyi if you arrive they do not sit you until all of the guests arrive, so you are supposed to hangout standing and wait even if you made your reservations. if you are handicap or not feeling too great you have to stand on your feet , and to go by their rules which seem a bit uptight and unwelcoming! Customers should be seated and have no wait time if they made reservations and if they wait please offer them some chairs at the enterance.I would like to see it more relaxed as I am a customer and paying money , not the OTHER way around.The waiter we had reluctantly sat me after me walking around and waitingi even went around their block to wait. I finally left to wait for the rest of the people to arrive. Not the way I would treat my newly coming customers if I was a tea shop owner / manager.

Always such a wonderful experience! Great tea selection, delicious food (if you are vegetarian, let them know and they provide fantastic vegetarian options!), and friendly service. Plus, they do periodic themes (such as Harry Potter or Doctor Who tea days!)

What a lovely place! The Shoppe has so many different flavors and blends of tea available for your tea (some with references to famous British books and shows). They, also, have a wide selection of treats and memorabilia for you to enjoy at home. My friends and I set up reservations in anticipation of the Royal Wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and the Shakespeare Corner Shoppe went above and beyond. I eat vegan and they had an entire set up just for me. It was obvious how much time they had put into each item on the menu. I plan to go back again and hope you go too!!

Such a great place to grab British food - vast array of confectionery choices and some good stuff to take home - like a sausages rolls and what not!

It brought my husband so much happiness find a place that he can shop for things from back home. We went there for our anniversary and we loved it ❤ loved tge steak & mushrooms pie. It was amazing

Very cute. Also loved the vegetarian and gluten free options

Had a reservation for afternoon tea with a friend. The staff was pleasant is always. I was more than ecstatic to find out they had vegan options and vegan scones. It was an absolute delight.

Afternoon Cream Tea is delicious. Juno was a fantastic server. Everything was gorgeous and relaxing. Will definitely be back when I visit next time!

I came to pick up some frozen plain scones and clotted cream. Fresh out of the oven, these were the best scones I have had outside of London. Time to stock up!

Wonderful afternoon tea. Their options for vegan/vegetarian guests were delicious and creative. We will be back.

Such an amazing little shop. The store is filled with unique gifts and many different types of tea. However, the best part is the afternoon tea. They have different themes and a different menu every month. The food is delicious! The scones are amazing. They also have a gluten free menu.

Stopped in to buy tea for home. Have had Afternoon Tea there many times and always enjoy it.

Nonrefundable reservations, even for emergencies.I tried to make a Mother’s Day reservation which of course was over full so I asked for the following weekend and following Saturday’s until there was an opening. The host told me I had a reservation for Sunday 30MAY but apparently it was booked for Saturday 30APR. My wife went into labor so of course I’m not going to field any calls. They could not offer a refund for nearly $70. I even have proof of birth of course.

Wonderful little spot with amazing afternoon tea. Great selection of teas and imported British items.

The tikka masala pasty was incredible. Cherry bakewell was quite good, but small for the price. The strawberry jam and lemon curd tarts were really good. The sausage was alright, not much flavor without the sauce. The currant pastry was good.

Always a great experience.Love eveytime we go.

Tea is a thing in my family, so when I have someone from out of town visit, I take them here if at all possible. Their tea selection is wonderful, their service is excellent, and their food is amazing. I love their mismatched China and crystal -- it makes for some lovely place settings, as well as making it easy to remember which teapot belongs to who.

I had to leave a review. This place was amazing when me and my party went for Afternoon Tea, and during the pandemic I have used their site for online shopping for loose leaf tea and they have been so fast and helpful. I will be continuing to support them and highly recommend them for any Across the Pond needs they carry

Went for Afternoon Tea. Waitress gave me the wrong pot of tea, changed it over, by which time it was barely warm. Sandwiches were dry on top, obviously had been sitting out. Tiny sausage roll and one inch square of quiche and scone were all served cold. Never seen such tiny sandwiches in all my life. You could not really call them a sandwich, they were more like a slice and small round of two pieces of bread with a spread of filling. On top of all this they charged my Visa twice , totaling $76.00 !Between the pot of tea and food, actual cost should have been $8 at most.Worst afternoon tea EVER, and I am English so had lot of afternoon teas and this was the worst.

Interesting little shop with British teas , candies, and pasties.

They have vegan option for scones which are the best! Love the themed teas they have, the owner is great too!

I love coming here for their themed high teas, we just did the Harry Potter one and it was lovely. On a hot day they also offer iced teas, I loved the cucumber melon green tea iced so refreshing!

Absolutely no complaints or concerns. Fantastic place, plan on returning for a very long time. Prices good, selection excellent, quality wonderful.

Can’t say enough good things about the service and food here. Been more than a dozen time and still haven’t been disappointed on any of the menu items. Our server Em is an all star. Was there before we even knew we needed anything and also threw in some fun conversation. Can’t go wrong here

Great place to shop for all your English goodies. Staff are always very friendly and take the time to help if needed. You have got to come for Afternoon Tea- its the best in the west!

For all things across the pond this is the best place for chocolates biscuits rashers sausage and puddings plus more

We ordered through Grub-hub and everything we tried was fantastic. We ordered beef curry pasty, chicken curry pasty, beef and rhubarb pasty, and the sausage rolls. We will definitely be going here again.

Intimate, cozy, yet decadent--the tea is steeped perfectly and the treats are great. Friendly staff, wide selection of tea and imports inside.

Delicious. But our waiter was superbly snappy & was asked to set up tables, serve his customers food & drink. Did everything for above service rating. Loved M s service & Attitude. Thank you Imran from Manchester. Sincerely, Pam & Tom

This is an amazing British tea shop. Every month they have a new menu. You will get to try something new every time you go. I highly recommend going here even if you arent normally into tea. Its a very good experience and our waiter Juno (sorry if I spelt his name wrong) was very knowledgeable. My wife and I will definitely be coming back again.

Cute afternoon tea place, you get the experience without it feeling pretentious. Outdoor covered seating. Staff is attentive and they have a really good tea selection. Menu changes monthly. Make sure to come hungry, you definitely get your moneys worth!

Love the place, also park on the street, my sister made the reservation for lunch for the birthday lunch this past Monday afternoon. Perfect for relaxing after last week. Harry Potter was my favorite tea. The waitress took her time to explain the menu items. Proper tea brewed. Not microwaved. Traditional scones. Recommend 1:30 reservation onMonday. I will try the Pub that’s attached to the Shoppe

The Shakespeare corner shop was so fun to visit. The store had cool British snacks that were so fun to try. The tea lunch was so so so good! One of the best high teas I have ever been to. All of the food was fresh and they didn’t use any types of preservatives or flavorings or colors. The tea was also really good. It is outdoor seating on a patio so it was a little hot. There are ceiling fans but no ice for your water! I guess it is a British thing. The British workers were all so so nice! Definitely try this place out!

Charming shoppe tucked just off the freeway. Worth searching out for their pasties, alone. We tried beef curry--delicious! So many British treats to choose from, not to mention the tea selections.

I always buy more than I should.

Fully themed, well staffed, and generously portioned. Will definitely go again!

Atmosphere was friendly, authentic, traditional, with timely service. Patio seating was nicely warm. Each member of our group selected a tea so we had five pots. While we were waiting for them to brew, we were served a cup of another variety. The raisin scones were dry and less than flavorful. Parking is a problem.

Lovely, charming, delicious and elegant. You dont have to know anything about tea or British tea customs. Staff gently and graciously guide you as needed without being condescending or intrusive. However, if you do love tea and tea time, you are in for an even better treat! Theres a darling little shop attached in case you are searching for a hard to find English biscuit or jam, a souvenir, or want to take some of their wonderful tea home.

Nice little shop. Good tea.

Had a friend visit San Diego from the east coast with her newborn baby. we were so excited to try it out. Walked in and they told us no babies allowed because it was a liability. Such a bummer🥺 definitely not family or baby friendly spot. Looks like a super cute and smelled delicious with all the baked goods.

Friendly staff who take good care of you and are always aware of dietary requirements. Good food and afternoon tea is outstanding. Recommend this to go with family or even a group of friends.

Midsummer nights dream themed tea service was outstanding. Accommodating for a vegan as well.

The tea and food was great! I felt they were not properly staffed for a party of 33, but they soldiered through it and made it work for us. Definitely recommended!

Fantastic shop full of British treats cookies, candies, jam/ jelly. And of course a large selection of tea time wares, tea cups, tea pots, tea cozy etc. You can also take home savory and sweet pies. Metered and street Parking is not too challenging to find. A full tea is available in a very cozy quaint tearoom. Can be busy... reservation are recommended. Also, check Shakespeare Corner Shoppe website for themed teas like Game of Thrones, Harry Potter or Mary Poppins etc. offered through out the year.

This is what I like to say is my Me Tea Time little place. In the heart of San Diego. Its exquisite and dainty. Youll a variety of teas and a variety of biscuits and spreads. A quite a variety of gifts I might say. Very lovely in dead. What I like most of all, its British! 😉

Love this shop. Full of goodies from home.

I came here with my grandpa and we both thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! The food was delicious, and they had a great variety of vegetarian savories. Our server was courteous. Their shop is also very cute. Highly recommend!

What a treat to go here! The staff is friendly and great customer service! The food was delicious and the teas were amazing!

We love this shop. It is quaint and has such unique items. We can find the best scones, cream, teas, and gifts. Sweet treats are so such a find! We visit few times a month.

Quaint, cozy shop. We had Sunday tea here for my moms birthday and it was delightful! Excellent service and delicious food! Well be back!

Absolutely fabulous. The staff are warm and welcoming. An assortment of food item selections presented on a three-tiered tray. I enjoyed every bite and left very satisfied.

The tea selection was great and all the trinkets and tea pots were extremely cute.. just wished they would have stayed open later.

I love the Afternoon Tea !!!

Spacious, authentically decorated dogs, with good music and generous portions. Come hungry!

Could serve better tasting tea sandwiches with more filling. The mango tea should have bits of mango like the menu says. And there should be a sign outside on the side walk that reads Shakespeare Corner, because its hard to find the place. I got stuck on one way streets twice first trying to find the place, then trying to find parking. The desserts, scones and sausage flaky pastry bites are delicious.

Exceptional staff, Every bit was amazing. We had six different teas and they all were delicious. We will be back.

Love having High Tea here with my daughter! We actually had a group of 10 young ladies here a few years back and they were so accommodating. The girls had a great experience and we loved how authentic everything was, right down to the British servers! The scones...amazing! Aside from being able to have the wonderful tea service, you can eat at the full service restaurant and then enjoy shopping at the Tea Shoppe where they have EVERY little British snack or treat you could think of!

Small bites, full of flavor. Got to go with my husband for my birthday! They have an afternoon tea service that you have to reserve in advance; but its worth it because youre not just getting food or tea, youre getting an experience. They have a select menu every month, & special occasion/themed menu throughout the year. Theres also a shop that you can buy goodies & merchandise that represent England (well all the British Isles really). I will be going back, hopefully soon; & if possible Ill bring family/friends.

Excellent food items both imported and made on site are excellent. We really like the frozen scones .

A little pricey but great staff and food from ole England

I loved the shaved ice strawberry So so good! Long long lines We took it home to eat it. Their to go packaging keeps it cool!

Cute lovely British shoppe to check out in San Diego. A great place to have tea time with your mates. So many goodies to choose from, its hard to decide what to get. Yummy marmite, Branston pickle, double clotted cream, twigglets, chocolate flakes, double decker and the list goes on. They also have fresh warm pies and me and the hubby shared the steak and stout pie which was very delicious. Do stop by to check out the little corner shoppe and meet the friendly staff whose ready to help you find your goods.

This has got to be one of my favorite places for high tea. The owner is amazing the staff is amazing and the food... Is absolutely out of this world

Rating the store, not the tea service itself. The store is cute and the pastries are delicous. I also brough scones to make at home and I loved them! I bought the cranberry almond ones, I highly recommend them. The store is decently priced and very kitschy.

I really wanted to like this place! The pub is wonderful and Ive NEVER had a problem there. But they rudely turned me away because I was holding a toddler. A well behaved, very quiet and SLEEPING toddler.

With short notice, they provided wonderful food for the bridal shower I hosted last weekend Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. I am so grateful.

Went for afternoon tea, was not disappointed. Tea cakes etc are all really good and the tea just kept flowing! The corner shop with all its uk paraphernalia was fantastic too.

Best selection of British good Ive seen outside of England its self or the internet. Friendly staff. If youve ever been to England or visited this place will almost certainly have your favorites!

Everything British, from chocolates to biscuits!

Always a fun place to visit and buy some delicious British food and really special items. The ladies who work there are great.

I cant say enough great things about the Shakespeare Corner Shoppe. Having afternoon tea here transports one to the UK. It is such an elegant experience - the choice of tea is exceptional, and the tea sandwiches and desserts are tasty and delightful. It is a wonderful place to go to escape for the day and feel like you are on vacation. The staff is so friendly - I wish I could have tea here every week!

Such a fun and lovely place to have afternoon tea with friends. Friendly owner and staff. Just got back from having Royal Wedding Tea. They did the royal family proud!

Super cute. Hosts are very nice and cooperative. Highly recommend.

The girls and I went here for tea one Saturday to celebrate a bridal shower. It was a drizzly day and we sheltered under the awning, sipped our tea and ate small bites until we were stuffed! Such a lovely atmosphere. Dozens and dozens of tea choices!

We really enjoyed our experience here. Will definitely go again next time were in town.

Had a pleasant afternoon tea experience. They only have outdoor seating, but its really nice. Food was filling and great tasting. If you like some cream in your tea, try the mary poppins tea.

Very quaint. Very friendly staff. Lots of fun tea options that you can smell before purchasing. Touristy feel but it’s not overly cheesy.

The best Brit goods and fresh baked pies @ Pasties, scones since me mum

If you love tea, this is a great place for you. The customer service is great, the tea is terrific and the variety of teas is good. Tea alongside small side dishes, make it a perfect combination for a relaxed afternoon with the best companionship.

I tried to book an afternoon tea for my step daughter and I. She has a 3 year old daughter. I was informed that my granddaughter was not welcome. I think this is extremely rude and unwarranted. Just be warned that if you have young children and want to bring them along, they ARE NOT WELCOME here. Do yourself and your children a favor and go somewhere where they will be enjoyed and treasured as they should be. SHAME, shame on you Shakespears.

Loved the experience of having a proper tea time on the beautiful patio area. We each got to choose a tea which came in a beautiful teapot with cream and sugar cubes on the table. Then, the starter of a mushroom and port mini pie which was delicious followed by a beautiful tray of mini sandwiches, scones, and desserts. Although the portions are mini, they will fill you up.They offer teas at noon and three and you need to call to make a reservation. They also have specialty teas each month two with themes. Next month: Alice in Wonderland! How fun is that?

Great pub owners have it dialed in E.P.L.games on to .....food filling and tasty...shop has all my candies remember the days when i was a kid with thupence 😎😂🤣🥰😁