The English Rose Café and Tea Shop in City of London, Westminster

Instagram is overhyping the whole thing a bit! Very mediocre and not very comfortable to sit on. Staff still very friendly

The place looks great but the food is sadly only okay. The scones were not super fresh and the tea selection could have been better. We also found a hair in one of our mugs which is never great.

Good scoones near Buckingham Palace

To have a good London breakfast

A very quiet and romantic cafe just a short walk from Buckingham Palace. We had breakfast but they also serve tea at 5pm. I recommend it for a typical London breakfast. Very kind staff.

Utterly disappointing. I read some of the good reviews here and assumed they were all genuine. I came here with 2 friends yesterday. There was a post put right in front of the door to say - “please wait outsideto be seated” which acted as a barrier too. It was a bitterly cold day, and we waited quite a while. While inside, we asked the waitress for a table for 3 and she questioned where was the 3rd person in a very unfriendly way, when I told her our friend was running 10 min behind, she told us we had to wait outside until all people in the group arrived. Then when we stepped in, we saw several empty tables and asked if possible to have the table in the middle as the space between other tables are all very small, we were given a stern No and ordered to sit in a tiny corner beside the old piano. Also it puzzled me why they let so many people wait outside in the cold while they had more than several tables free? Especially that they don’t take reservations… When our friend wanted to use the bathroom, she was told it was “out of order”, when I asked when it would be repaired, I was told “maybe a few days time”. How can they accept customers coming here for tea with a long wait out in the cold but without toilet facilities, do the staff not use toilet facilities themselves? We ordered scones but the cream coming with the scone was a tiny tub put on a cheap thin paper “cup” which was the size of a tablespoon .. When the group next to us were leaving, one of the chairs fell on us, maybe time for them to reconsider the space but also replace with some proper chairs! I felt guilty suggesting friends this place thinking it would be a cozy place for a catch-up but turned out to be a rather unpleasant experience. But seems most people there are tourists, so guess most people wouldn’t bother too much and the tea shop is in a good location. Have been to over 45 countries but don’t recall anywhere I have had such rude service from a simple tea place, certainly not anywhere in London where I have lived for over 20 years.

Everything was great except for one staff (blonde gal) who wasn't very nice. We'd wanted to order just one set of afternoon tea for two & a teapot for two; there were four of us & she said we couldn't & had to order two sets of afternoon tea. We ended up having to take away almost a complete set! We noticed there were two other tables with also four people & they only ordered a set of afternoon tea. So, we were not very satisfied especially my wife! The rest of the staff were very friendly & nice tho'. Could have been be a good experience if not for that one unfriendly blonde staff & her insistence! ☹️

A little stingy with cloted cream and jam which accompany the scones. Original cheese and chocolate chip scones, although not to my taste. The raisin scones were unfortunately dry. Nice place with totally old-fashioned decor that we love. Unfortunately WC out of service!? And overall not super clean.

Waited outside and was told it would take a maximum of 10 minutes. Once at the front I was told very unfriendly that they were full and it would take at least 20 minutes.

Kitsch atmosphere so British, I love it! The decor is great, the service is welcoming and the scones are wonderful!!! For two people, Tea Time costs 23 pounds, so not expensive compared to other places in London! On the other hand, come before 4:30 p.m. for a real full tea time!

I had 3 mini scones and the white tea with blueberry (and some other notes I can’t remember). The tea was excellent and the scones were fresh, warm and tasty. The vanilla scone was my favourite, cheese scone was good but not the best I’ve tried. I imagine this would have been a much better experience if I came at a less busy time (I came on a Sunday afternoon), but I think this place is too touristy to really enjoy. To no fault of the staff, who put up with some very entitled customers - I was quite put off by the crowd, the table beside me was very inconsiderate, speaking loudly, beefing the staff and berated a waitress. Even as I was trying to leave, a lot of customers waiting to enter the shop wouldn’t let me past.. Cafe is honestly quite a cute, cosy place; If you do decide to visit please be nice to the staff and considerate, it is not bothersome to just the people running the place but to other paying patrons. Please don’t ruin the experience for others.

Hehehe! ❤️ Two of us went and there was a wait, but we were told that the food we ordered was hot! Anye, there is no seat. So, why don't you take a seat? Why didn't you take a seat earlier? Well done. Wow, Wow, Wow, Wow, Wow. Tea came out, but it was tea. I put it in a paper container and sat down with it. Gya-chan, jjung-yo-hyun-gyeon, jeom-i-ryang, kyu-ryu-i, my t-yasher. Let's drink milk. Let's drink milk. Let's drink it. Let's drink it. Let's drink it. Let's sit down. It's so good and the milk is so good. Bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye! It's just a light, it's not a religious exchange, it's just that I can't help it.

Only teabags at the tea shop?🤔 Half of the menu doesn’t exist..

Lovely little cafe with great scones and delicious teas

Nice quaint cafe with an English feel. Scones are delicious.

Too popular to appreciate customer service.

Gets very busy, and I can tell why. With the amazing food, like the sandwiches and cake set menu. Would recommend 👌

Loved this place, staff so friendly & the food was Amazing, definitely a great place if you can get in

A very cute English cafe, delicious scones and tea

Nice place though they lack customer service They asked us to pay the bill then almost we got kicked out :) . If you don’t accept booking then I don’t expect you to tell people how much they need to stay . I thought it was disrespectful to ask people to leave just because they finished “ eating” and pay the bill So if they ask you to pay the bill just say “ no give us bit more time “ else they will ask you to leave Never going to come back to this pace again But good food though :)

If you want to eat an English breakfast, it's here. The atmosphere is great with the added bonus of a very warm welcome!

If you are looking for a café for a typical English “tea time”, this is the right place. The scones and tea are really delicious, prices are fair. However, I was disappointed with the quality of the service, the wait was quite long (this is understandable, there are few seats inside) but once seated, we felt rushed by the staff. As soon as the cutlery is placed, the plate is cleared immediately, we are charged neither at the beginning nor at the end, but while we are eating. After 15 minutes (from the time we were served) a member of staff came to us to tell us that in 5 minutes maximum we had to be gone. We didn't understand because as we were leaving, we heard a waiter explain to the people waiting outside that they were no longer accepting any tables because they were going to close in 30 minutes, so no one was waiting for our table, and we would have could stay a little longer (the café was still full). The dishes served are very good, but unfortunately we did not find the service very warm, maybe next time :)

Small place 2 steps from Buckingham Palace, ideal for breakfast before the changing of the guard. Good breakfast, both sweet and savory, accompanied by classic English teas

Absolutely perfect! The scones were the best I ate in London! The decoration is super beautiful!

We went to breakfast, and we have been waiting for about 30 minutes outside to be able to get a table. Just when it was our turn to enter, the girl told us that the coffee machine was broken. WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR HALF AN HOUR. Terrible service, a super rude girl, especially considering that no one told us “hello, there is no table, we're sorry. The wait can be X minutes, plus there is no coffee machine” NOTHING. I highly recommend going to Eat Pronto which is right in front, impeccable service and much higher quality food. Edited: I understand your position, which is ultimately what you should have as a company, I understand it because I also have one. I don't put reviews unless the service has really been VERY GOOD or VERY BAD. And the feeling of this cafe is that they care little about the customers, if they had told me there was no coffee from the beginning I would have saved more than 30 minutes of time and I wouldn't have been waiting in the cold

A beautiful place, very very good breakfasts and excellent service. Thank you very much Kevin for your attention.

Was fantastic! Afternoon tea was the best I ever had! Was overcharged but they made it right

If it had been possible to give less than 1 star I would have done so. Unwelcoming staff in particular a waitress, with a Mediterranean accent. The scones were undercooked, clotted cream resembling more butter than anything else. Honestly, I strongly advise against it, even if the price is affordable given London standards

After enjoying tea and a scone here, I ended up with a terrible bout of diarrhea. I'm not sure if it was the water bottle, the cup, or the food—could have been any of those. Given the prices, though, you'd think they'd be more generous with the clotted cream and jam.

Love this afternoon tea! What My friend and I went here for some afternoon tea. Well, more just scones and tea. We got 2 plates of the mini selection and a pot of tea. The scones were very fresh along with the clotted cream and jam. It is great that they have scones all day. Environment This was quite a small space with a number of seats inside and could fill up pretty quickly. When we got there around 3p, there was a wait outside but it went pretty quickly. Niceness of the staff Very nice staff, we were able to place our order and didn't have any complications. Dollar it was decently priced for good scones afternoon tea experience Yes Yes I would!

We had a delicious breakfast here after waiting for 15-20 minutes (no reservations). Service is fast and polite, prices are reasonable! Location is convenient too, near Buckingham palace.

Great atmosphere, tasty food mostly typical British, I love it! Definitely worth to eat!!

Cozy Café Near Buckingham Palace – Perfect Escape! This little independent café near Buckingham Palace is a real find! The scones are absolutely delicious, served warm with clotted cream and jam, and the tea is spot on. What I loved most is how peaceful it is inside. Even though it’s right on a busy road, you don’t hear a thing once you’re in – it’s like stepping into a quiet bubble. Perfect for a relaxing break from the city chaos. If you’re in the area, treat yourself to their afternoon tea – it’s worth it!

Very friendly and a great selection of baked goods. I enjoyed the afternoon tea very much. Can get crowded, no reservations!

Great we were a group of 12 and managed to sit near sharing 3 tables. Staff very helpful and choice of food suitable for mixed tastes. A lovely time was had by all.

Lovely breakfast and friendly staff

Was looking for a place to sit down for some tea and a scone. This place was cozy, and I thought it was delicious. There’s a bit of a wait time if it’s busy, but other than that no complaints.

Lovely spot for Afternoon tea. Sandwiches and treats were delicious. Highly recommend!

Afternoon Tea Party £30 was GREAT!

attention apparently the english breakfast is only until 11:30 am The staff will not make any effort to arrive 5 minutes later, what a shame for the place.

London, UK. Delicious English breakfast and nice environment.

Good English breakfast! Varied choice, ideally located near Buckingham. Very busy, it's good to anticipate your arrival to be sure to get a place quickly. I recommend.

I had a tour at Buckingham and this was right next to it. Nice little spot to hang out, not overly priced. I had the 3 mini scones with clotted cream and jam. Cream to scone ratio was off. It also took a bit too long to take my order. But the staff were pleasant enough. I sat outside but the traffic was loud, no stars off for that since it was my choice. I would go back.

Quaint little cafe with the cutest decor. Absolutely delicious fresh bakes - blueberry scones were amazing!

Wasted 45 min. The staff work at a snails pace. There is a queue makes you wait atleast 30 min. People are freezing outside when there are enough empty tables. The food is fine btw, but not worth freezing under 8 degrees.

Lovely spot near Buckingham palace. We had the soup and toastie, as well as the selection of three mini scones. The scones were absolutely delicious and the soup was great too! We just didn’t like the toastie all that much… it’s made with industrial toast and low quality cheese… The staff was nice though and the decor is lovely. Overall, we recommend this place for a nice cream tea!

I stumbled upon this coffee shop by chance and fell in love with it! Very English and typical, informal but very welcoming. Freshly made, genuine and "homemade" Club Sandwich, like scones... Amazing everything!

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I had cream tea on Friday morning. You don't have to make a reservation, so you have to wait, but there was one or two groups in front of us, so we went in without waiting too long. The price was reasonable and the vanilla scone was delicious. Two people ordered tea for two, but it was too much, so I think it would be okay to order for one. But as I saw in the review, the teacup was a bit dirty. They say it's because it's a vintage glass, but that's not true. It seems like they don't wash the dishes thoroughly. Because if you scratch it with your fingernail, it comes off. Well, the atmosphere was pretty and I liked it, so I just skipped it.

Superb experience both taste and visual, I recommend to French people looking for a typical London place, with refinement at a very reasonable price. Find an Aftermoon The for £30 per person, and yes, it’s only here. The service is impeccable, I had a great time with my mother and incredible memories. Many thanks, I will come back.

We were there for breakfast a few days ago. We had full English breakfast and it was good. The cafe has nice English decor as well.

Cute cafe! Amazing scones and clotted cream.

Small, cozy teamhouse with delicious scones. Everything is rather simple but nice.

They make you wait outside for ages in the cold even when there's enough space to wait inside and then they come outside and tell you it's too late to order food as they're not serving it anymore. Terrible customer service.

A bit small environment, limited spaces, however the place is not bad, good experience for an afternoon tea without spending a fortune

When we finished our tour of Buckingham Palace, we went to this Cafe. It was a short walk away. The cafe was full when we arrived, but we were able to get a seat inside after a short wait. The Afternoon Tea is a must have. It was a really delicious! My only complaint is that the seating area is a bit cramped

Cute cafe but totally overrated. Waited 25mins before a table was free. With so much anticipation you expect it to be really really good, but my wife makes better scones at home. Just a Instagramable location... not visiting again.

Don‘t believe the hype or the exaggeratedly good reviews. This place has mediocre (lukewarm) coffee and tea service at best, the food is nothing short of tasteless and bland, served unenthusiastically by slow, unmotivated people who keep you waiting forever. The utensils and cups are unmatched and cheap, decor of the cafe just mashed together to serve as an „impression“ of something they definitely are not - with lamp bulbs not working, rather filthy looking walls and tables, etc. The quality of the food is the worst though and NOT worth the money or the ridiculous wait outside.

Bourgeois but the pastry blah blah

Nice place.. Recommend cheese scones, the small scones were a bit dry.

Very nice, great to go for tea, I recommend the jam which is phenomenal

Driven by a desire to try the famous English afternoon tea Time, we let ourselves be guided by the Google reviews which took us to the English rose café, and we were not disappointed at all. The little sandwiches and cakes that accompanied our tea were excellent. We highly recommend going there for your own English Tea Time experience.

Scones, basic coffee, so-so soup, ugh There are so many Koreans I should have stopped the Koreans waiting.

Over all is a good place to sit down and enjoy a cup of tea. Food is lovely, really enjoy soup of the week, the traditional afternoon tea have good selection and pastries are well balanced with the tea. Sandwich may not perform well with my taste. Wish that they have more gift selection for tea, and open mind about how we can share one dish.

Well this is so disappointing! We got there and were standing outside waiting to be seated for almost 10 mins while there was plenty of tables available. Then when stepped inside the guy behind the bar yelled at us go outside!!! We simply thought nobody saw us so we stepped inside but their reaction was unbelievably rude. So we stepped outside again and after waiting for another 5 mins and wasting our time, left and enjoyed having a coffee in a place where treats ppl with respect.

Went there by myself, lovely tea and environment. Very close to Buckingham Palace- would recommend.

Can highly recommend the Berry Granola.

The older brown haired employee was very rude. 30 minutes before closing time, the chairs were already put up on the tables around us and we were no longer allowed to use the toilet.

There was a bit of a wait, but it was well worth it. Scones were amazing (get the vanilla one- it was like a cloud), tea was fantastic. I also loved the carrot cake. I got the afternoon tea and it was delightful. My mom loved the sausage roll. I went to Fortnum and Mason today and much preferred English Rose for food quality and staff friendliness.

Cute place right on the back of Buckingham Palace, very near Victoria underground and railway stations. Reasonable prices, scones are so delicious we even got one extra to share. Supperberries tea was amazing too. Atmosphere is great with good music selection (light rock mainly, at least when we were there) and staff are super friendly and fast to serve. Totally recommend and will be back for sure!

Really nice tea room, good pastries however there are few choices in terms of flavor for tea but the one we had was delicious. We didn't understand the waiter and he brought us two pots of tea, 4 cups each, we had a good laugh 😂.

Was there for afternoon tea, and the food and price was excellent, seems there is a waiting line outside all the time. It is close to the exit after seeing buckingham palace.

One day I didn't know where to go and I came across this cafe. I liked it very much. It was beautiful, quiet, and the service was excellent. I highly recommend it and I will return to it. I loved it very much ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

We had the regular scones and raisin scones with jam and clotted cream - everything tasted absolutely delightful. We also had tea which was very tasty. The servers were also very nice.

Lovely brunch ‐ tasty and cooked well. Friendly and efficient service.

Relaxed small tea room. Scones were perfect, staff nice and friendly. Would happily visit again.

Afternoon tea sausage pie Afternoon includes one drink The scone was crispy and dry. Clotted cream is really delicious The cake is just sweet, so sweet I don't care about whether it's delicious or not, I feel like it's too hot to eat. Sandwiches are really delicious Strong flavor and salty Basil and curry, vegetables Sausage pie is delicious juicy and crispy

A week ago, whilst on holiday, I treated myself to a bit of English breakfast in a small cafe down from Buckingham Palace. I actually came across this place by accident after taking a wrong turn. Bacon, sausage and egg muffin/bap and Americano were VERY yummy and tasty. I sat by the window and had a lovely 1/2 hour here. Thank you staff. I'll try to post my photo too

Charming place! I really enjoyed the atmosphere and excellent service. I loved the vintages plates and cups. Drinking from a lovely retro tea cup was amazing. ! Unfortunately, I would recommend avoiding their cakes. I had ginger and lemon cake and, oh boy, I finished it just because I hate waste. It was so sweet that you could hardly taste any flavour. It tasted as if the baker accidentally dropped a bag (or more!) of sugar in it. Unpalatable. You might as well just eat spoons of sugar. Probably half or ⅓ of sugar would be quite enough. Other than that- I’d come again (and limit myself to tea).

I had tea and scones here 4-5x during my couple weeks in London. Scones with the clotted cream and jam are delicious!

great experience. recommended for an alternative break. the girls inside are very kind

They will not refill water to your tea.

Going to a good place and having traditional English afternoon tea is recommended for anyone visiting London! I definitely recommend The English Rose! But be prepared to wait before you can enter. The environment is busy! It's difficult not to have a queue.

We had afternoon tea in this delightful and well-kept place, also to avoid the big chains! Much appreciated!

Came fully prepared to spend money at a family owned establishment. I was very disappointed. Service was absolutely horrible. We sat and waited a good 15 minutes to be asked what we would like to order, that’s after standing and waiting outside to be seated while looking at empty tables. If they were busy I would completely understand. Had a server look right at us several times and turn and walk away. The table next to us were discussing the slow and rude service as well. A group came in and one person from that party asked to open the window because it was so hot and was treated rudely as well. I had fully intended to purchase the full tea service for 3. However, at that point we were feeling fully unwelcome, hot and uncomfortable in falling apart wicker chairs. Only stayed because my daughter wanted to be there. Don’t waste your time going to this place. The cakes were dry and the service abysmal. Spend your money somewhere else.

We ordered a rough snack that was very good, except for the cucumber crumb sandwich, I preferred a nothing sandwich and then my girlfriend, since we were spending relatively little money, went and ordered a scone that was harder than reality. But the experience was pleasant

Beautiful café with a varied choice of sweet and savory dishes, very kind staff

A little corner of paradise ready to welcome its guests with delicious tea and sweets

The vanilla scone with clotted cream was so good for breakfast, I came back and had another for lunch. Definitely recommend.

Good afternoon tea. Not the best one can find but decent value for the location. I was miffed at the small amount of clotted cream provided only to be charged extra for asking for more. Felt like I was Oliver Twist.

Warm scone is the best! Other sweets are too sweet

Everything was perfect, we came this afternoon after visiting the palace..the service and welcome were top notch...don't hesitate to say if you have any allergies..the very tasty sandwiches...the scones are killer. .and the super good cakes...as well as the drinks...great experience

It's a small, but quite pretty establishment with tasty breakfast options. Service was fine for the most part, except for the seating arrangements. They forced a couple of us to sit separate from our four friends, even though it would have been quick and easy to push the tables together - they were already close and it wouldn't have caused any issues for the servers going around. As somebody who works in a similar environment, I do not understand this unwillingness to accommodate our little group.

Very little place. Too little. Went here as it came recommended by a friend. Didn't like it as much. Staff was friendly and welcoming. But as they got busier, checking out wasn't the same. Not rude but not polite either. More like "we are done, you can leave". Avocado brunch was the most bland I've ever had. The sausages in the full breakfast was more than charred in places. Had to leave it. Eggs, we asked scrambled. Tasted more like the mixed readymade scramble eggs at hotels like Holiday Inn. Not fresh. Apparently they could only make sunny side up or scrambled. Not regular omelette. Not sure if the sunny side up are also not fresh 🤢 The Rose lemonade was just rose water with barely any fizz. Absolutely not worth getting. The chai latte without coffee was good. Again, tea pot wasn't. Don't need to pay so much for horribly tasting tea bags dunked in water.

Rude staff and awful coffee. Avoid this place.

We went for breakfast and ordered a number of dishes: classic vanilla cake with butter and excellent jam, and a scrambled egg dish with avocado and English tea. The dish is very small, but it is worth trying.

Lovely little cafe that offers afternoon tea at an economical price. You won't leave hungry. More than enough sandwiches and desserts offered per person. They don't have reservations so we arrived at 11:30 to make sure we got in at noon when they start offering tea. We got in at noon. Loved everything that was offered for tea. One of the highlights of our trip. One of the best scones I have eaten.

On my first visit to London, I discovered this place, which I highly recommend. The food is delicious, the theme of the place is lovely, it's clean, and the service is excellent. I particularly enjoyed their English breakfast, and the decor made the experience even more memorable. Don't miss it if you're in the area!

First, I want to say that the staff/servers were very nice. Unfortunately, the scones weren't very good...I can't say much about the other food. This review is for the scones.

The coffee is delicious and the atmosphere is nice. Great for a quick break right next to Buckingham Palace Nice atmosphere and they do hava a toilet inside. And the price was reasonable.