The Best Places for Afternoon Tea in Los Angeles

The Best Places for Afternoon Tea in Los Angeles
Afternoon tea in the Sky at the Skyroom at Fairmont Breakers in Long Beach.
Afternoon tea in the Sky at the Skyroom at Fairmont Breakers in Long Beach. | Fairmont Breakers Long Beac

The English tradition of taking a midday pause to refuel with crustless sandwiches, warm scones, and freshly brewed tea is alive and well in Los Angeles. From posh establishments that follow formalities to local places that hit all the “cosy” notes, here are the best places for afternoon tea in Los Angeles right now. This update removes tea service at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills (which appears to have paused) and adds the modern Prêt-à-Portea tea service at the Maybourne in Beverly Hills and afternoon tea at the historic Sky Room atop the Fairmont Breakers hotel in Long Beach. Pinkies up.