The Four Seasons Tea Room (CLOSED)

Tucked away in the sleepy foothill town of Sierra Madre, this cozy mom-and-pop shop (unrelated to the bougie hotel brand) offers two affordable afternoon tea sets from Thursday to Sunday, 11am–4pm. Priced at $28 or $32 per person (the latter adds a house salad), the service includes homemade scones, five tea sandwiches and a small assortment of sweets. Plus, the tranquil shaded patio and grandmotherly dining room make for a quaint afternoon in the greater San Gabriel Valley spent relaxing and sipping tea with friends and family.