Samovar Tea Lounge
Price: $19 to $24 for tea service
Overlooking the lush, peaceful greenery in the Yerba Buena Gardens is this little gem of a tea house. It’s a prime nook to just relax and get your zen on while sipping some delicious steamy beverages and soaking in the sun-drenched views (the patio is perfection). While there are a few other Samovar Tea Lounge locations in S.F., hightailing it to this one in particular is equal parts scenic and satisfying. Here you’ll find sweet treats and light, brunch-appropriate bites in addition to the rare Eastern teas (there is an English tea service, too), spanning a bevy of varieties. The décor is elegant, and it is a quaint yet luxe respite away from the busy Downtown area.
Samovar Tea Lounge, Yerba Buena Gardens, 730 Howard Street (between 3rd and 5th streets); 415-227-9400.

Photo: Courtesy of Samovar Tea Lounge