Miracle Potion Cafe & Tea Room — Restaurant in San Diego

For some reason I didn't look at reviews before I booked an afternoon tea session at this place, lmao, so I didn't expect it to be so pink 😂 Not a bad thing, I was just surprised!

The staff were very sweet and didn't have a problem when my friend and I arrived late to our tea session because of traffic (which I was worried about), and they let us take our tea bags home too when we couldn't drink as much tea as they provide (you get 2 flavors of tea of your choice from their tea menu, and I drank one whole pot of the first tea so I didn't have room in my bladder for the second flavor 🤣 Luckily they have a restroom onsite 😆). We got the blueberry merlot herbal tea to-go and the ones we actually drank onsite were the ginger pear white tea and the green peach mango tea. I really liked the green peach mango; it smelled HEAVENLY and had a really nice fruity flavor profile as well. The ginger pear tea, on the other hand, was underwhelming bc I expected the ginger to have a stronger flavor profile, like Chinese ginger tea, but it was barely detectable, so the tea very much tasted like just water.

I also found the food underwhelming since you don't get very many sandwiches, though that might just be because I have a robust appetite. The smoked salmon croissant was really good, but I was still hungry afterward. But I think the desserts are supposed to be the highlight of the tea session. They were super cute and delicious! My friend and I weren't too sure what some of them were, but they all tasted good and weren't too sweet, which fits my dessert preference. You also get plain biscuits, but those were too dry imo (my friend couldn't even finish hers), though the raspberry jam and lemon curd are obsession-inducing (I would literally have bought jars of those to take home if they sold them 😂), as well as a glass of sparkling lemonade, but honestly the lemonade felt kinda redundant when you already have so much tea to drink! For $50+, I don't think I would book afternoon tea here again, but I did have a nice time.

The only other thing that put me off was the music—I don't know, I associate afternoon tea with a certain atmosphere and was expecting to sip tea and relax, so it was off-putting to me that they were basically playing early 2000s club music lmao. There's nothing weirder than sipping tea while listening to Nelly Furtado's Promiscuous 😂 Decidedly NOT my preference for tea...

I had the pleasure of visiting Miracle Potions recently, and it was truly a magical experience! The moment I walked in, I was greeted by a whimsical decor that beautifully blended vibrant colors and enchanting artwork, setting the stage for a delightful tea adventure.

The menu is impressive, featuring an extensive selection of teas from around the globe. I decided to try the “Oolong Peach” tea, and it did not disappoint. The flavor was rich and refreshing, with a perfect balance of fruitful notes. The staff was incredibly knowledgeable and eager to help, making suggestions and being really kind and welcoming. It was clear they were passionate about their craft.

The service was friendly and attentive, and I appreciated how the staff took the time to explain the varying health benefits of the teas. The ambiance was peaceful, making it a perfect spot for unwinding or having a meaningful conversation with friends.

One of the highlights was the delightful selection of Pastries. I highly recommend their Macarons and Chocolate croissants they are delicious. I've had Macarons in the past but these were perfect, soft full of flavor, and absolutely the best Macarons I've ever had!

Overall, Miracle Potions exceeded my expectations. Whether you’re an avid tea lover or just looking for a cozy place to escape, I highly recommend giving this charming café a visit. I’m already looking forward to my...

I really wished I took the time to read the most recent reviews on google, rather than just falling for the hype. I put in a request for three a month in advance for their afternoon tea experience. I received numerous text messages telling me that ”the appointment I requested may now be available…” for the date that I didn’t request. I tried to book a month in advanced, I even received an email and I could not book it. Oh well, decided to just meet my two friends there and grab a drink and pastry and sit down and enjoy the atmosphere and goodies. Well, that didn’t happen. They berated my friend and were extremely rude to her. They had maybe two tables inside that you can sit at by the cash register and a few tables outside. The seating that is shown on social media is blocked off for appointments only. We were told that they only had one appointment that day. Which is wild, because it was unavailable anytime I tried to book it. The cashier gave my friend two business cards and told her that she needed to call their boss to see if we could order and sit up there. That was wild. I wish I had a better experience. I was turned off by this that I didn’t want to support this establishment. Instead we headed over to parakeet cafe and had a way...