14677 Via Bettona, San Diego, CA 92127 • 858.756.4320 
Marlene prepares a different afternoon high tea menu each month so you can enjoy the savory flavors, nuances and highlights that each season brings. 💥
Come join us this October at Marlene’s Tea and Cakes to indulge in our unique and delicious menu. Our delectable, tiered tea service features house made tea sandwiches, flaky savories, melt in your mouth scones, and an irresistible selection of desserts. Ghosts and goblins come out at the end of the month. Make plans for this October to have an Afternoon High Tea at Marlene’s Tea & Cakes. 💥
Marlene’s Tea & Cakes is having a special Philippine Merienda Tea this October. Cost is $58.00 per person (does not include tax and gratuity). Join us in celebrating these days with love, laughter and indulge in our unique and delicious menu
NOTE: This special afternoon tea is only available on October 18, 2025. All other days in October will have the regular monthly menu.
Here is a list of our upcoming special Afternoon Tea events for 2025:
- Sat October 18: Philippine Merienda Tea (Filipino American History)
- Sun October 26: Witch & Glamorous Champagne Tea
Tea To-Go is available on Saturdays and Sundays with pickup time at 11:00 am. The cost per person is $38 plus tax. Each tea to go includes three tea sandwiches, our Caramelized Red Onion Confit Quiche, the scone of the month with clotted cream, four desserts, and your choice of tea (makes 1 pot). The menu is the same as the monthly menu without the soup, Beef Wellington, and fruit assortment.
You may purchase additional scones and menu items for a nominal fee. For $6.95 you can choose any three savory items from our monthly menu. You may substitute an item for the Beef Wellington for an additional $1.25 per piece. To place an order, please use our online reservation system, email, and/or call us at 858.756.4320.
Scones-2-Go are also available for takeout on Saturdays and Sundays with pickup time at 11:00 am. The scone of the month is only available at this time.
- Half a dozen – $21
- One dozen – $42
- Clotted Cream $1.50
All Tea To-Go and Scones-2-Go orders can be made on our online reservations system and must be made at least 48 hours in advance. {Click here} to place your to-go order.