Monthly Menu / Tea To Go

Marlene prepares a different afternoon high tea menu each month so you can enjoy the savory flavors, nuances and highlights that each season brings.

We’re thrilled to announce our new online {reservations} system. Parties of 25 or more, please call us at 858.756.4320 to discuss your event.

Marlene’s Tea & Cakes is having a special Philippine Afternoon Tea (Merienda) on three occasions in October. October is Filipino American History Month (FAHM). Join us in celebrating the Philippine history and culture with love, laughter, and some of the most popular Filipino food.

NOTE: This special Philippine Afternoon Tea {Philippine (Merienda) menu} is only available on these 3 occasions. All other sittings in October will be the regular October High Tea menu.

These are the following dates with the corresponding seating times for the Philippine Afternoon Tea (Merienda):

• Saturday, October 9, at 11:00 a.m.
• Saturday, October 9, at 2:30 p.m.
• Sunday, October 10, at 11:00 a.m.

{Click here to reserve your reservation today}.

Tea To-Go is available on Saturdays and Sundays with pickup time at 11:00 am. The cost per person is $30 plus tax. Each tea to go includes three tea sandwiches, our Blue Cheese Mascarpone and 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 take out 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 – $18
• One dozen – $36
• 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 order}.