Afternoon tea - weekends only?

[hkgirl]

Have been looking to do afternoon tea whilst in SF, though it would have to be on a Friday, and it seems as if the big hotels, Ritz, Palace only offer afternoon tea on Saturdays and Sundays. Does anyone know if this is the case and can someone recommend a nice spot for good scones, tea and champagne, other than NM Rotunda?
Thank you.

[grayelf]

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/581564

Have you checked out this link? You'd have to drill down to see if the places mentioned offer their teas on the weekdays...

[wolfe]

Definitely Lovejoys as noted in the link above:
"Lovejoy's, probably the nicest traditional afternoon tea in SF"
kresge86 Dec 20, 2008 01:21PM

[BillSF]

Second LoveJoys. Other options:

Secret Garden Tea House in the inner Sunset:
http://www.secretgardenteahouse.net/

Tal-y-Tara in the Richmond:
http://www.talytara.com/tea.html

[rworange]

Crown & Crumpet in Ghirardelli Square. There are even some tables with bay views.
http://www.crownandcrumpet.com/

[wolfe]

Do any of these places we recommended do champagne?

[rworange]

From the Crown and crumpet link

Sparkling
Bortolmiol Prosecco Brut NV $42. bottle
Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut. $68. bottle

Sparkling By The Glass
Marquis De La Tour Rosé $9.
Mumm Cuvée Napa $12.
Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut $16.
Buck’s Fizz (Mimosa) $8.
Kir Royale $12.
St. Germain $12.

So ... ok ...technically sparkling wine.

[Melanie Wong]

Not a great one, but Mumm Cordon Rouge is champagne and one of the most popular.