Cafe Tenby in Port Townsend - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

NEW and UPDATED review on June 22nd, 2024, we took one of our regular day trips to Port Townsend. We purchased some items from the farmers market there, went to Willabee Farms, and decided to have lunch at Port Townsend's little tea room, Cafe Tenby. Our experiences at Cafe Tenby have always been delightful. The food quality is consistently good, and their plain scones are a true delight. However, the pricing was a bit unexpected. For two sandwiches, which were smaller in size, along with two scones (included with about a tablespoon of jam and clotted cream) and we drank water, it was $44.00. The shock came when we realized they now charge for the clotted cream and the jam, making the price seem even more disproportionate to the portion size. As much as I love their plain scones, it is hard to justify that amount of money. Although cute but relatively plain, Cafe Tenby states it is a "modern" tea house. Either way, it has seen better days. While I've always been able to overlook some of Cafe Tenby's shortcomings, such as cleanliness and table availability, it's hard to ignore that it doesn't quite capture the essence of a traditional tea house, at least not the ones I'm familiar with. Even those who claim to be a little more modern than old-fashioned tea houses or tea rooms. Cafe Tenby, in my opinion, falls just a little short. The window area was a little dirty. Under our table, there were crumbs and dust. Also, every time we go there to eat, most tables are reserved; although they say you don't have to have reservations, there is rarely any place to choose from to sit. My point is, if customers are paying the price we did for smaller sandwiches, then the establishment should consider some updates or at the very least, a thorough cleaning. Next time we visit Cafe Tenby, it will be just for their scones! "HAPPY SUMMER TO EVERYONE" And, Please remember, be kind to ALL living things 🌲🌲

As soon as I read their tea menu, I could see they had good taste. I changed my family’s morning plans to go there and we were rewarded greatly. The pistachio lemon cake is one of the best things I’ve tried. Their banana cake was moist and flavorful. Every sandwich we got was made with a different kind of homemade bread and wowed us. We ended up getting more things to take home and try later. But probably the best part was that they made me a decaf london fog, something I can rarely get. Very few places cater to people (like nursing moms) who don’t want to have caffeine but still want to enjoy a delicious drink in the morning.

Just had the best chai latte ever and an avocado on toast that was incredibly tasty. Very friendly service. Definitely will be returning.

The BEST avocado toast I’ve ever had.

Lovely, cozy Tea House with an amazing selection of teas. Sit down with a pot of tea and a scrumptious baked good, or go the Full Monty with their High Tea. (Reservations needed for the High Tea). They also serve yummy sandwiches and soups for lunch. Great outdoor space for nice weather, or the cozy fireplace inside. I love their tuna salad sandwich - fresh baked bread, high-quality tuna, and lovely salted cucumbers. Perfect lunch, with a buckwheat chocolate chip cookie and a pot of tea!

Excellent food - best salad today and bread was fabulous too. My husband loved the turkey sandwich and the many cookies and sweets are always yummy. And we took home chicken pot pies for dinner. They are amazing!! It’s the best place for lunch. And you can reserve a high tea - really a good way to celebrate I could go on but you get the idea - Tenby’s is excellent. Try it.

A fun new spot for me in PT. All about tea, but also serving breakfast and lunch. Nice decor and atmosphere, knowledgeable staff.

So glad I finally discovered this cafe in PT. Although its focus is tea (with 70 Tenby varieties), I arrived at 11am and was looking for a late/light breakfast. Ended up with avocado toast and an egg, plus ice tea. Delicious! Plus such an inviting space. Bon Appetit!

Great food & lovely tea selection - no wifi though

Very nice selection of tea! They also have coffee.

Port Townsend’s own little gem! An amazing selection of tea that stays hot the whole time, proper scones with clotted cream and local jam, excellent breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and wonderful soups! This is a must-visit whether you’re a fellow local or a visitor!👍

Wonderful. Calming back patio, great food, extremely pleasant service.

Important to know that clients with disabilities are not treated with respect in this business

Rude to customers, people who may be different are not welcomed here.

The clam chowder is perfect. You won’t be able to eat the pasty stuff after you try this. Also an excellent avocado toast.

Really cute place! The turkey sandwich was top notch and the staff was welcoming!

A local recommended this place when we asked about where to grab breakfast before our whale watching tour. Cafe Tenby is a cute cafe with lovely staff and delicious food. We enjoyed our breakfast with tea... he was getting a sore throat, so they recommended a ginger turmeric tea that he envied so much that we bought a bag to bring home. We also grabbed sandwiches for our tour.

I almost hate to review this place because it may sell out of cookies HA HA! Amazing pastries, cakes, cookies and more but you better get there early! Lunch is fantastic and the staff is awesome. They serve clam chowder on Friday's and it was delicious (not too thick). Located right across from elevated ice cream. A must go to place in Port Townsend.

I love Cafe Tenby!! They made a delicious gluten-free passionfruit curd layered cake that was truly a dream come true. Super friendly staff, beautiful location, and delicious food! Can't wait to go back. Thank you Cafe Tenby!

Been here several times. Staff is always friendly. They bake and cook everything themselves in house. The lattes are delicious. There aren’t very many tables so sometimes it’s full and hard to find a spot, esp with a bigger group. We love coming here!

Awesome sandwiches, pastries, and service!

got my morning tea for the wife and I . return visit 5 years prior . morning bakery goods 👌 were as I remembered.

Delicious food and tea! I loved stopping in here during chilly, windy days to warm up and have a light meal.

Get an iced tea and scone with clotted cream!

Absolutely delicious spicy dirty chai latte

The owners used to run a neighborhood cafe in NW Portland OR, and had to stop by to say hello while in Port Townsend recently. The food, the coffee, the easy feel and friendly service were all the same as I remember. Worth a visit, or several. PDX's loss is PT's gain.

Awesome place to sit and have an absolutely delicious pot of tea and a light breakfast or lunch. Much larger that it looks from outside, with plenty of space to nestle and sip your cuppa. We had Tiger Spice and Bittersweet Lemonade teas, and they were both amazing. Highly recommended as a must- visit it if you’re in Port Townsend!

Come for the tea…stay for the amazing service and fantastic, creative desserts.

Cafe Tenby is a wonderful breakfast option in Port Townsend. The breakfast burrito is a sound choice, and the pastries are great. They offer coffee for those who prefer it.

We’ve eaten here a couple of times over the last year (when we visit), and I’m always impressed by the quality of the food and baked items.

Neat place but no wifi. Went here to do some work on my laptop but ended up being a waste of time and money.

The vibe here is relaxed and inviting. Of the many tempting things on the menu, I enjoyed the clam chowder which was substantial but not overly rich. I left satisfied and refreshed for my time off my feet.

Unique & delicious high tea experience. Wonderful teas and tasty treats. Make reservations early.

Delightful and tasty. Fine large tea and tisane assortment. Reserve a tea party, well worth the few bucks. Don't be afraid to drop in for tea like the Queen (Earl Gray with a touch of cream) and the avocado toast. This place is a gem.

This is a really wonderful cafe run by extremely kind people. I stopped by for a coffee and iced tea (both of which were high quality and delicious) and ended up forgetting a bag with some important items. I didn't realize this until I was on my way home, but the folks at Cafe Tenby were kind enough to mail it to me. Absolutely recommended as a nice stop for good beverages in a lovely atmosphere with kind and honest employees.

Very, very disappointed 🙁. I had company visiting from Texas. I made reservations for High Tea, which Cafe Tenby schedules for Saturdays. I received a confirmation for my reservation a few days before the appointed Saturday, asking that if we cannot make it, to give them notice. We drove 40 minutes to arrive for our High Tea and the place was closed! Cafe Tenby did not even have the courtesy to send me an email advising that our reservation was cancelled. So rude! Followup: Cafe Tenby contacted me and said they sent me a cancellation notice 3 days before. I have gone through my deleted mail, not read mail, and junk mail and did not find that email. I am not saying I was not notified--I just do not find it. However, in all fairness to Cafe Tenby, High Tea is by reservation and I am confident I was not the only reservation that day. That being said, when I arrived at the cafe, there were no lines of people waiting to be seated; which leads me to conclude Cafe Tenby did send out cancellation notices.

Some of the best homemade cookies, soups, fresh bread we’ve ever tasted. A wonderful place for breakfast and lunch.

Large tea selection made to order in a little French press. Teas also can be purchased. Nice assortment of sweet goodies. Kitchen offerings include sandwiches, soups and more.

Great place to drop in for a sandwich and cuppa. The Good News: with a reservation you too can do high tea. The Bad News: you can find yourself without a place to sit on a busy tourist weekend. YMMV.

High tea for my birthday! This is a wonderful tea house. Cozy, and charming but with a modern touch. The high tea is by reservation only and I HIGHLY recommend it! We got dressed up in our tea hats for the occasion!

Get!!! The!!! Banana!!!! Bread!!!

Tea, so many great choices! Food is good, tasty and quick. Nice relaxing atmosphere, looking forward to trying the high tea option.

Fantastic venue: the new owners made this place their own and it shows. High tea is awesome but their regular fare is terrific too. Service is fantastic, baked goods and teas are sublime. You can sit outside too . High tea shown

A lovely cosy cafe serving tea, coffee, a selection of sweet bakes and a veriety flavourful savory meals to go or eat in. Breakfast here is a delight. Staff are super friendly and there's a real personal feel.

The very best avocado toast I’ve ever had!

We had a wonderful service of high tea today, can't wait to return. Service of sparkling wine followed by individual selection of tea, and lovely tea tray with nice assortment. Highly recommended!

We had high tea at noon, made reservations for 5. The service, food and tea were wonderful. You wont be disappointed.

Great little tea house with snacks and unique flavorful teas, white, green, herbal, black and more as well as Pu-erh teas.

Hands down, best sandwich in Port Townsend! I had the Ploughman sandwich today and oh LORD it was amazing! Super high quality cheddar, and the chutney on it was so unique and tasty. Also, they have the BEST cookies in town. Super friendly, welcoming staff on top of it. Highly recommend this place!

We went in after a day of shopping to get some deserts to go and they did not disappoint! We’d never had lemon curd cake and it was amazing and it you like molasses cookies this is the place for you! We’ll definitely be back to try some of their other goodies ❤️

Recently ordered a birthday cake here & gave them just 2 words of flavors desired and they created an absolutely delicious & beautiful cake. Really yummy!

Chill spot, friendly people, great tea!

Cafe Tenby made a large batch of carrot cake cupcakes for our wedding and they were amazing. They were easy to communicate with, accommodated dietary restrictions, and were a good price.

Foods was great, but the service needs some improvements. It's a small and quaint shop.

Cute little place for some hot tea, hot chocolate and deserts. They have a lot of variety of fresh tea. If you are a tea lover this is a place for you

Had two excellent sandwiches for lunch on Sunday. Chipotle chicken salad and smoked turkey. Good bread and fresh ingredients. Excellent.

We (two Families connected by siblings/marriage; seven total) went for two days to Port Townsend to celebrate 3 of the 7’s birthdays. We began with high tea at Cafe Tenby. This was our sixth visit (fourth with the present owners), and their consistency and attention to the details was greatly appreciated. We had a great time and will definitely return to Cafe Tenby again!

Had High Tea here on a Saturday (which also served the purpose of lunch). The tower of sandwiches, cookies, and baked goods was quite delicious. The tea was great, too! Service was very good. This shop sells tea and other tasty goodies to go, but you can also sit down to eat. This was our second trip here and we would stop here again.

Friendly owners and staff when you walk in the door, then you see the fresh-baked pastries and breakfast menu. They make their own granola right there and have a grand variety of teas as well. Avocado toast and breakfast burrito did not disappoint. The black currant pastry was divine. Had to return for more to take home! A must stop for your PT visit.

Friendly staff and great drinks/food! I ordered the cold brew, which was great, before I realized they specialize in tea. The breakfast sandwich and pastry I had were delicious. Next time I'll try their tea!

Great food. Wonderful tea selection

So pleased to see this new business and new owners offering things that we never find in Port T - falafel, fresh tzatziki, and farro salads! What a wonderful change and we are grateful for these new recipes. My husband and I were tempted to take home the pot pie, but had to leave that for another day as we had enough to eat from the above orders. Best of luck to these very welcome new owners to the community!

Cafe Tenby is the new cafe in the space that was formerly Pippa's Real Tea. Besides a wide-ranging selection of tea, the husband-and-wife team have brought a focus on artisan baked goods and an excellent high tea. I have tried only their scones and poppy seed cake, and both are excellent. The cafe's modern, Scandinavian space is a bright counterpoint to Port Townsend's charming Victorian themed atmosphere. The cafe is adorned by the color-rich, Impressionist-style paintings of local artist Marie Amerson, who you can find on Facebook. There is plenty of seating, as the cafe extends towards the back, and there is outdoor seating in a garden when the weather is pleasant. The high tea is more expensive than some, but the quality of everything is high. A generous salad acts as a palate cleanser between the traditional finger sandwiches and the sweet offerings. The clotted cream and lemon curd are both house-made, and the best of their kind I have sampled. Clotted cream (reduced cream) creates a silkier and richer mouthfeel than butter with jam on the scones, and is the way scones are served in England. You can order any of the teas they have on the shelves, not just the ones listed in the card they hand you, and they can provide guidance. They also serve sandwiches on housemade bread (the sourdough was very good) for brunch or lunch. Highly recommended as part of your visit to Port Townsend, and perhaps a destination cafe for those living in the region...

This is one of our local favorites! They have a great selection of teas, pastries and lunch items. The atmosphere is wonderful and they are making great efforts to keep everyone safe during these difficult pandemic months!

Had a perfect (and much needed) cup of tea and a sandwich - cozy interior despite the covid changes we've all had to make. Delicious baked goods, proper tea, super great people, can't wait to come back!

Fresh, scrumptious, wholesome ingredients, prepared with care, served in an inviting space that makes you want to linger!

You have to visit here - new owners of a former tea shop this couple have added amazing baked treats as well as delicious salads and soups. You can also reserve for high tea on weekends which is so worth it. A great addition to Port Townsend

We almost didn’t find them as I believe it has been rebranded as “Pippa’s Tea.” A quaint little store with generous sized pastries. Cold brew was delicious, I went in and got a second cup!

Lovely outdoor patio area to sit. Only reservations for inside for to covid. Hear selections of tea but no sampling. Great gluten free falafel and lemon cake. Friendly staff. Sani-gel everywhere.

Very lovely owners and DELICIOUS pastries and tea. It would be a shame not to stop here.

Had a fabulous high tea in Port Townsend @ Cafe Tenby. Have had high tea at The Empess in BC, many locations in London and in Australia and Cafe Tenby stepped into the fray and knocked it out of the park. The Welsh Cakes from owner Andrew’s Welsh heritage served w creamy lemon curd were unique and so moist. The scones were buttery and delicate and melted in my mouth. There was no way I could make it thru the selection of sweets. The variety of teas are extensive. If you can’t find a tea to your taste you are not a tea drinker! (They also serve coffee.)The Covid precautions were in place and followed and we felt very safe. No need to travel so far afield for a good High Tea. We will be back!

A cozy little tea + pastry shop that will blow you away with their sandwiches and coffee. Absolute must-buys include the honey pound cake with cream cheese, and their cold-brew coffee. Of course the tea is amazing, too. I can't wait for Covid to blow-over enough to let them resume their high tea service!

Lovely new owners..outside seating in back, the best pastries in town and now serving coffee....life is good..

Great tea shop! The new owners are keeping High Tea! So fun

The new owners are pretty cool. Great Tea!

I have been wanting to visit Pippa's Real Tea for awhile now and I was not disappointed. They have an large tea selection and I could spend a lot of time smelling the different blends on offer. I ended up trying the scones with clotted cream. If the price may seem a little high for the scone, wait until you try it before making the final judgment. The scone was nicely rich and paired perfectly with the jam and clotted cream. I wish I in Port Townsend more often so I could have more of the scones.

Always love going to Pippa's! 😁

Great tea selection and home mande sweets. Clean and cozy.

Great quiet respite from the hectic grind of life. Excellent selection of teas and wonderful scones with heavenly clotted cream. If the weather is nice sit outside, especially in the side garden, and life's worries disappear.

We had high tea with all the fixins - Tea, small sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream, and an array of yummy desert pastries. Add to that a glass of champagne and you have a delicious and fun lunch. Pippa and her staff are so friendly and took wonderful care of us! Leave some time to browse the wonderful tea section - they have so many unique varieties as well as your favorites.

I love this teahouse. The tea is brought to u in a French press with appropriate hourglass timer. There's soup, cookies and other eats too. Teas on the wall to smell. Select to drink there w honey or take some loose tea to go. Really nice ambiance invites u to sit a while. Theres poetry readings here too. Check the schedule.

Great place, not a chain, both food and drink items are wonderful.

A visit to the Victorian town of Port Townsend seemed ideally complemented by indulging in high tea. I was delighted to receive a reply to my email from Pippa herself confirming my reservation. The staff was warm and welcoming. I had preselected the Royal Tea which included a variety of sandwiches, scones with jam and homemade clotted cream, fresh berries, mini desserts, a choice of tea, and a glass of bubbly (I was on vacation, after all.) Pippa jokingly insisted that I clean my three-tiered plate, and proudly noted that the clotted cream takes two days to make. One of the helpful servers offered advice on tea selection; I enjoyed mine tremendously. I did manage to put away the sandwiches, scones and, yes, all of the clotted cream, but I had to take the desserts to go. Pippa confessed that the only person who ever finished the entire portion was a 12-year-old girl. A charming find!

Amazing tea selection and incredible staff! The outside garden area is very peaceful and pet friendly. They had water out for the pups and the seating was lovely!

First time here! Better than Seattle fairmont or any others for high noon tea

Pippa and the staff were very friendly. Great atmosphere and very nice selections of teas.

Lovely shop with rich pastries. Enjoyed scones, large cookie and more. Service was excellent; owner informative.

When you enter Pippa's, the first thing you notice is a wall of shelves stocked with all kinds of teas imaginable, some familiar, some exotic and rare. It reminded me of a curry shop in Greenwich Village whose extravagant offerings went from wall to wall. It was like being in curry heaven. That's the same feeling you get at Pippa's. Their prices are fairly reasonable, too. Another thing striking about Pippa's is how big it is inside. From outside, it seems small. I belong to the poetry group that meets there every third Friday of the month for one hour. The back space, complete with sofas, easily accommodates 15/20 people. Compared to the various coffee shops in town, Pippa's is several decibels lower. So, if relative quietude is your thing, this is the place.

Go for tea or lunch. Real tea, I mean High Tea, available! Always handmade and home baked goods, sandwiches and desserts, original recipes. Real clotted cream, homemade jams and fresh scones!! An individual high tea is available, but you need reservations for the full Sunday ceremony, as it's always sold out, and takes advance preparation. Absolutely a MUST DO in Port Townsend!

As a Brit I can pay no higher compliment than to say this was a true taste of home. I went back for a second round and didn’t feel guilty about it.

Good sandwiches. A little overpriced and menu was limited (not available - sold out)

We went for a special Mother's Day weekend High Tea at Pippa's. Wonderful food, tea, atmosphere and good service. Definitely will return to enjoy Pippa's.

Beautiful shop, amazing variety of heavenly teas, the walls showcase local artists. Pippa kindly, and with the perfect amount of tutting at me, washed out my kinda gross travel mug and refilled it with tea. Also, note to self: what the heck is clotted cream, I must have this at home.

Such a fun, unique shop. I cant wait to bring my Mother in law!

Love this place!!! We drive an hour just to come here! They have really great tea mixes and a great atmosphere

A beautiful setting, wish I could've sat for an hour and written in my journal. Tea was outstanding.

This is a tea place, but it's cute and they have good food. We enjoyed talking with the owner and getting her take on good teas to buy.

Great house teas and tea service.

The selection of tea and service of it is remarkable. I always get a decafe, chocolate tea (can't remember the name - except by ? von chocolate). I go there principally for the food - great sandwiches, cookies. But the crown jewel is the scones...

I love sitting down at this cafe with a cup of tea and a good book