Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

Judging by the other reviews, this place may have changed some. To start with, it is filled with comfy couches/​chairs, little tables and pretty details.
Upon arriving we were told to pick our teacup and a tea from the list of 6 – 7 teas.
We took our seats and were served our tea. A few minutes later our server arrived with 3 plates of food (which was a little surprising as we hadn’t seen a menu nor had our hostess mentioned any food). But it was all delicious and came out to be just over $ 10 each.
It was very very quiet in there so conversation can feel a little awkward.
The owner was very attentive, kept our tea cups filled and service was relaxed but definitely not slow.
I’m docking one star because the membership seems to be unclear and the prix fixe menu not communicated. In general, communication is just lacking.

Horrible service. I am so disappointed. My friend and I were so excited to go and have a great afternoon tea experience. No where on Unilocal did it say that this is a members only place. When my friend an I got there it was such a cute place we sat down and waited to be greeted. 10 mins later a lady came out of the kitchen and came up to us with no hello and told us «This is a members only place» and left again. She didn’t even stay around long enough for us to inquire about a membership. It was all together very rude. What if we wanted a membership? Instead it was very unwelcoming. Tea rooms can be so great it’s unfortunate that this place isn’t.

This is such a peaceful and unexpected place to enjoy tea and goodies!
Tea: One of the largest tea selections I’ve ever seen! There are helpful descriptions written for each variety, and both teas I tried were very tasty.
Food: Delicious. I highly recommend the Chocolate + Cherry + Cheese and sesame scones, and ALL of the french toast ball varieties.
Décor: This isn’t a «frilly» little teahouse; the décor is very sparse, simple, and… a bit curious. It looks like a child’s room with unexpected decorations thrown together.
Service: The owner Chiyomi is the waitress, chef, and hostess. She is very sweet and gracious, but when more than 3 groups are having tea, it will be almost impossible to catch her as she runs around.

What an awesome little place to sit and relax and enjoy delicious food! This lady has a one woman operation, so if you’re gonna have a bigger party make sure and call ahead to order food.
Try the banana cream tea! Also I’ve heard the Blueberry Brie scone is delicious.

Madhatter’s Tea Party is a diamond in the rough of downtown Eureka. I cannot describe my love for this place, but I will attempt.
I’m almost twenty years old, and first visited here when I was eight. Ever since I have been coming to Madhatter’s on occasion, whether it was with my close friends, old friends, or my Mom. I have yet to take my boyfriend…
It has a delicate and quiet Alice In Wonderland themed atmosphere. Chiyomi, the owner, works entirely by herself, which is why you may have to wait quite a while for the exquisite food you will thoroughly enjoy.
The Royal Milk Teas are my favorite, offered in a variety of flavors including Apple Alice, Royal Banana, and Mad Orange. They are filling, but extremely tasty. The tea sandwiches are a treat, but there is nothing quite like the scones here. There is a long list, and I have loved each one I have tried.
Chiyomi works her butt off at this place and it is always so nice to come here for a relaxing afternoon with friends. You can tell it is her passion. I strongly recommend taking a taste of Madhatter’s Tea Party.

Very very tasty tea and snacks. The interior was cute, but it was too quiet.

OH, back for my Little Jarousky snack. Pancetta, custard and fig. This isn’t a place for a diet unless it is a high caloric diet! It was worth the 10 minute wiat. Plus, I had a Choco Tea Milk, fantastic!!!

Literally, My choice spot on my day off. I have been eating here for over 11 years, and ever moment I have adored. I love the sandwiches. The hand rolled Tea Sandwiches are by far the most amazing sandwiches. I get as many as I possibly can. The owner is always so sweet and has no problem putting together a walk in to go order, always puts a wet paper towel on them so that they do not dry out. I love the soft pace. It literally is my favorite part of my afternoon when I go.
Highly recommend the Milk tea in Raspberry and the Ham and Gouda sandwiches.

It is difficult to put into words how very much I love The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. It’s true that it’s no place to go if you’re in a rush, but don’t you agree that there is far too much rushing and far too few truly fine scones in our modern world? The food is marvelous, the tea menu elegant and extensive, and the experience is such a treat. The cherry cheese scones are my favorite, but you can’t go wrong with any of the scones or tea sandwiches. Call a couple of days in advance to reserve for a full tea service (3 tiered trays of cakes, cookies, sandwiches, salads etc.) Take a friend and linger. It’s a place to be savored.

The scones are to die for! Great selection of teas, prepared properly and served in individual tea pots. Very small and quiet ambience. Owner does everything, no employees, so sometimes a bit slow. It is worth it, though.

This place is the best!
I’m going there tomorrow!
It has an inexplicable charm!
XOXOXO

The owner is a bit hard to reach on the phone, but she calls back within 24 hours. She seems to run the entire tea room on her own.
There are about 5 tables and it doesn’t get loud in the tea room. I was surprised to see the tea room complete filled on a Wednesday afternoon. Table linens and setup are laid out like any other British tea shop, but the teapots, saucers, and cups are in the spirit of Japanese cuteness.
I love the tea selections, which are not limited to British teas. Popular Chinese and Japanese teas are offered. White teas are my favorite — flavors are subtle. The scone selections are offbeat, as is the atmosphere. I would recommend a tea and two scones. The sandwiches are nothing to be missed.
Also, I would definitely take a man here. :)

THIS PLACE IS TRULY MAD, BUT DON“T GET MAD
This is the kind of place that you leave with a question mark dangling over your head. You think to yourself, «how does this place stay in business?»
The head-​scratchers:
–not open Sundays. Really? I don’t usually go to tea during my lunch hour.
–large «gift shop» area with very few gifts to buy
–interior décor — I think Roseann Barr was involved
–wait staff — one person does the cooking, cleaning, waiting.
The good points are that the food is really, really good. Awesome tea selection. Proprietor is very sweet. All the tea pots, flat ware, plates and cups are purposely mismatched. So fun to see what you get.
Similar experience as the other reviewers. Even though my daughter and I were the only patrons in the place, the proprietor spent all of her time in the back, clanging away in the kitchen. Waited for at least 10 minutes for more hot water and for our check. Again, we were the only customers!
Out of morbid curiosity, I asked the proprietor, who is a very quiet Japanese woman, how long this place had been in business. I almost fainted when she told me 13 years. Wow!
My daughter and I mused about this later. Does she have someone bank rolling the business? Does she own the building, so doesn’t have to pay rent? Maybe we just hit a super slow day and it’s usually a mob scene in there? Questions that may never be answered, but we sure had fun with our scenarios.
I’ll definitely come back again.

I went to a baby shower that was catered by Mad Haters… the snack samis were outta this world, cute shapes, great filling and the presentation was superb!

Delightful! This is a tiny little place that’s perfect to bring a friend or two for tea, dainty snacks, and some peaceful chat time. There’s a big selection of teas, and a good size tasty tidbit menu (just remember they’re small portions and not meant to be a meal). Don’t expect to get in and out quickly, because there’s only the proprietor working, and she can be hard to get a hold of once she disappears into the kitchen. My favorites are the little french toast balls, and the sweet hot milk teas. There’s also bubble tea with tapioca pearls, but it’s shaken and frothy, not one of those fruit slushies.

It’s Mad Hatter’s Tea Party!!! It’s tiny sandwhiches served on tiny plates and hundreds of varieties of tea served in tiny cups! Sometimes, and often in Humboldt, shit is just too wierd have been fabricated. This place really exists, the sandwhiches are pretty delicious, but if you’re trying to track it down, beware, the hours are EXXXTREME, as in, I’m pretty sure whenever the owner feels like showing up. Mad Hatter’s should be a national landmark!