Come to Tal-y-Tara and experience a unique marriage between tea and equestrian cultures. With an old world ambience in the New World spirit, you are surrounded with antique furnishings and the warmth and hospitality that only San Francisco can provide.

One of the only equestrian stores within 50 miles of San Francisco, this shop is also nationally acclaimed by tea connoisseurs. Our menu offers an eclectic variety of teas for all tastes: green, black, fruit and herbal. A turn-of-the -century specialty bread forms the basis of the world-famous Motorloaf, unique to the shop. Scones and English Trifle are also from the family treasure hold of secret recipes.

The tea room seats 20 around several tables. Customers have the choice of sitting on love-seats, chairs or antique benches. An outdoor 'secret garden' will seat 25 around circular tables. Perfect for tea-time, Tal-y-Tara is open 12pm - 7pm, Monday through Saturday. Birthdays, both children's and adult's, and Showers, bridal and baby, are delightful to have at the shop.

Call for reservations (especially appreciated for larger parties) and individualized service at individualized prices.

'At Tal-y-Tara, a genuine (if sometimes playful) sense of hospitality is extended to each guest. This is a homey, magical place - a bubble in time, of sorts- to which you'll want to return again and again. (Those who love both tea and horses may never want to leave.)' Helena Gustafson, "The Agony of the Leaves".