Lovejoy's Tea Room, 1351 Church Street, Noe Valley (EOPB)

Rosalie and I decided to add a new twist to our food blog, with a visit to "Lovejoy's" in Noe Valley.  "LoveJoy's Tea Room" is an eclectic, English-style spot for tea and crumpets that you've only read about in some Agatha Christie novel.  You almost expect to see Miss Marple sitting at the table next to you, buttering her scone.

Although this is not "The Plaza", it's a cozy, quirky, little tea room with excellent service and fabdelish fare.  You are welcomed and treated like royalty and really are transported to another place and time.
"Stuffed" with English memorabilia and antique furnishings, "Lovejoy's" is far from "stuffy".  It seems to embrace and cater to the blended cultures of San Francisco.
The restaurant was inspired many years ago by a novel about an antique dealer, which explains not only the very eclectic, antique decor, but also "Lovejoy's Attic" shop that is located directly across the street.


 

Rosalie and I ordered the Queen's tea which was fabdelish!!!!!!!!!  Served on a traditional English silver, tiered tray, we feasted on warm homemade scones with preserves and Devon cream.  We indulged in hot delicate crumpets with lemon curd and enjoyed an assortment of fresh fruit crowned with delish.............black figs.  There were two different salads that were a great accompaniment to the finger sandwiches, of which our favorite were the "pear and Stilton".  OMG!!!!!
Our server ensured our teapot was always full and ended our English feast with Petit Fours and shortbread tea biscuits.

Okay, we can explain why there are NO pictures of the fadelish fare described in this "food" blog.  Rosalie and I swooped in on that spread like those "chicken" pigeons at Sausalito's "Fish".  By the time we realized we'd forgotten to even snap one shot, most of the fare was no longer on the tray.  Perhaps this was our way of piquing your interest and urging you to run to Noe Valley to actually see what we're talking about here.  We really hope you do, because "Lovejoy's Tea" is very unique and very delish! 

Our staff photographer is currently running a contest for the best submission of the "Lovejoy Queen's Tea", before it is inhaled.  Please submit all entries to the "comments" section at the bottom of this post.

Thank you for your understanding.  We were hungry.

Ann "Staff writer & Good Eater"
Rosalie "Staff Photographer & Good Eater "