Imperial Tea Court
Tea Houses & Tea Rooms in San Francisco, California
4.1 (196)
| Category | Tea Houses & Tea Rooms Β· Asian restaurant, Cafe, Chinese restaurant, Coffee shop |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Ferry Plz, San Francisco, CA 94111 |
| Street | Ferry Plaza |
| Area | San Francisco, California |
| Phone | (415) 544-9830 |
| Google rating | 4.1 (196) |
Hours
| Monday | 10 amβ6 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 amβ6 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10 amβ6 pm |
| Friday | 10 amβ6 pm |
| Saturday | 9 amβ6 pm |
| Sunday | 10 amβ5 pm |
About Imperial Tea Court
Imperial Tea Court is a tea house in San Francisco, California. It is listed at 1 Ferry Plz, San Francisco, CA 94111, which places it among the local businesses of San Francisco that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as asian restaurant, cafe, chinese restaurant, so it may cover more than the name suggests.
Tea in the United States covers everything from a traditional Chinese or Japanese tea house to a Southern sweet-tea counter, and the fastest-growing segment is bubble tea: Taiwanese-style milk teas and fruit teas with tapioca pearls, sold by chains and independents alike with adjustable sugar and ice levels. Tea rooms serving afternoon tea with scones and sandwiches usually require a reservation, while boba shops, juice bars and smoothie shops are walk-in and quick. Kava and kombucha bars are a newer category, and loose-leaf tea stores sell blends, teaware and gifts, often with a tasting counter. Prices for a drink run similar to coffee-shop prices, with premium teas and cold-pressed juices at the high end.
Hours are published for 6 days a week. The most common schedule is 10 amβ6 pm. Note that it does not open on Wednesday. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (415) 544-9830. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, imperialtea.com.
With 4.1 out of 5 on Google from 196 reviews, it sits in the middle of the range for tea houses & tea rooms in San Francisco. Recent reviews are the best guide.
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Latest Google reviews
The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.
Jessica Federkeil 3 months ago
Had the pork hand pulled noodles, they were amazing! Lovely spot for lunch and tea.
Joanna T 4 months ago
The Imperial Tea Court restaurant in the Ferry Building has been holding the San Francisco Tea Festival each year. And I didnβt want to miss out this special Spring event - May 2nd & 3rd. As a tea fan, I attended the 1st day - 5/2/26. I enjoyed it so much! The curated group of vendors from China/Japan/Taiwan/Nepal/India/Europe and USA at this event is always interesting and I usually find a new tea or two. Asian American purveyors of tea, local pastry treats, tea infused chocolate and tea paraphernalia fill out the show. Attendees got to sample from all vendors. Then, for those teas I liked, I got to purchase the teas! The best: an outstanding Indonesian Ginger tea from a company called NUSA which was started by a young Asian American young man who shifted careers to start his own tea business! Amazing! I also attended a lecture about Kore tea but there was a later lecture on how to cook with tea - the room was packedβ¦note to myself: arrive early to the lecture room for the next tea lecture of interest! As an early bird attendee, I received a white tote bag filled with a variety of tea samples and the porcelain sampling teacup cup! What a fun day!
Cyber S 4 months ago
we shared a Beijing Braise pork belly and Dragon Well Dumplings , and both were incredibly delicious π pork belly is usually hit or miss for me but it melted in my mouth. I was so excited to see the large selection of tea they had with detailed descriptions and bought two types to try. The gaiwan teacups are a good price too, which is nice considering the area can be a bit pricey towards tourists. The Hong Kong milk tea was delicious and sweet how I like it! will be stopping by every time I take the ferry now! p.s. I suggest putting some tea pets out to sell too ! I bet customers would love them!
Janet Weissinger 5 months ago
I got the pork BBQ steam bun to go. They had to reheat the buns as they were closing. The steam buns and its fillings were dry.
Eat.Snap.Wander 6 months ago
We got a vegetarian dim sum sampler (5 tofu/purple rice dim sums, one spring roll and two steamed buns) for takeout. The staff at the front was super accommodating by making it all vegetarian and made it ready in some minutes. We were running short of time, otherwise we would have dined in. It seemed a good place for dining in or takeout. Good that they have vegetarian options in the menu since there are only a few restaurants in the ferry building serving dishes suitable for 100% vegetarian diet.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Imperial Tea Court located?
Imperial Tea Court is at 1 Ferry Plz, San Francisco, CA 94111, in San Francisco, California. Use the βOpen in Google Mapsβ button on this page for directions.
What kind of business is Imperial Tea Court?
Imperial Tea Court is listed as a tea house and is also tagged on Google as asian restaurant, cafe, chinese restaurant.
What are the hours of Imperial Tea Court?
Published hours are Monday: 10 amβ6 pm; Tuesday: 10 amβ6 pm; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: 10 amβ6 pm; Friday: 10 amβ6 pm; Saturday: 9 amβ6 pm; Sunday: 10 amβ5 pm. It is closed on Wednesday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.
Is Imperial Tea Court open on Sunday?
Yes, on Sunday it is open 10 amβ5 pm.
What is the phone number of Imperial Tea Court?
You can call Imperial Tea Court at (415) 544-9830.
How is Imperial Tea Court rated on Google?
Imperial Tea Court has a Google rating of 4.1 out of 5 from 196 reviews.
Does Imperial Tea Court have a website?
Yes, the website of Imperial Tea Court is imperialtea.com (linked on this page).
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