The Quail & Thistle Tea Room

The AMGEN Tour of California cycling race returns to Santa Cruz County on Monday May 14, 2012. The race starts in San Francisco and passes through the mountain communities of Bonny Doon and Boulder Creek on the route‘s grueling mountain segments before finishing back at the coast in Soquel.

The race route from Bonny Doon to Boulder Creek runs along Empire Grade along the Ben Lomond ridge (aka Battle Mountain) – not far from our tea room!

We understand that the AMGEN cyclists will be a little too busy to stop by for tea on race day, but what about race-chasers and well-wishers? Watching world-class athletes cycling up and over mountains is a thirsty business. Spectating can be exhausting!

If you’re planning to be in the Bonny Doon / Empire Grade / Boulder Creek area on race day, treat yourself to an English tea luncheon at The Quail & Thistle Tea Room. Reservations are required. Reserve your table right here on our web site or give us a call at (831) 272-ALBA (2522).

Spring has sprung
Winter’s away
What have you planned for Mother’s Day?

Mother, Sister, Gramma, Daughter
Their faith in you has never faltered
Return their kindness, give a whistle
Treat them to the Quail & Thistle!

Treat your “favorite filles” to a California Country Tea at the Quail and Thistle Tea Room this Mother’s Day.

Book your reservation here on the web site or give us a call to book your table. Don’t put it off – Mother’s Day is our busiest weekend of the year. Last year we sold out well in advance!

The Quail & Thistle Tea Room is available for weekday teas by special reservation through the 2011 holiday season!

What better way to reflect on the year’s accomplishments and dramas with colleagues, customers, and friends than over a cup of tea in a relaxed, comfortable setting? Create a memorable moment this holiday season to recognize the people who contributed to your successes and helped you through your challenges this year – invite them for tea at The Quail & Thistle Tea Room!

Weekday holiday teas are available starting October 17 through December 30, 2011. Reservations for special weekday teas must be made by phone (831-272-ALBA) at least 2 weeks in advance. 6 person minimum. 30 person maximum (indoors). Your group will have exclusive use of the tea room during your 2 hour reserved time slot. Final head count due 1 day prior along with food selections (Omnivore or Vegetarian California Country Tea).  No deposit required. You will be charged based on your food reservation head count regardless of no-shows. We accept cash, all major credit and debit cards and personal or business checks. Checks are processed as same-day ACH electronic debits.

Please have a primary and alternate date in mind when calling to make your reservation. We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we try to shuffle our “day job” schedules to accommodate your mid-week reservation requests.

The Quail and Thistle Tea Room will be closed for summer break through August 12.  We will reopen for tea service Saturday August 13, 2011.