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What a great way to spend a Sunday--San Francisco’s famous Ghiradelli Square. Usually for tourists, it is now becoming a destination for locals. On my way to a doggie meetup group, I stopped by my friends’ tearoom, Crown & Crumpet. The proprietors, Amy & Christopher Dean have been friends of mine for years, back to the days when they owned the charming La Place du Soleil in Russian Hill.
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Amy, a native San Franciscan, and Chris, from England, merge their talents as antiques dealer, prop buyer, and set dresser, to create this gem of a tea shop.
This tearoom is like no other -- so much style and wit. It’s officially a “Doily-Free Zone,” no granny-thing going on here. It’s cheerfully decorated with Cath Kidston prints, which grace the walls, chairs, tables and aprons. The pink & white checkered floors are scrumptious!
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{Antique "Tea Merchant" sign that the Dean's shipped over from England}
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Their menu is amazing with finger sandwiches, scones, salads and yummy organic crumpets. And of course, the wide variety of teas to choose from.
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Such wonderful details including their custom china pieces that can be purchased in their gift shop
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Small touches like antique silver water pitchers add to the character of this shop.
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Can't help but love these vintage signs...
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A cozy seating area if you just want to relax and sip tea...
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and fancy sherrys and ports to compliment your lunch...
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{Lest not forget the yummy candy for sale in their adorable gift shop}
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If you're visiting San Francisco, be sure stop by Crown & Crumpet!
Crown & Crumpet207 Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point
San Francisco, CA 94109
415.771.4252
After visiting Amy & Chris, I mosied on over to Yap Wraps, across the way from Crown & Crumpet. They were hosting a miniature Italian Greyhound meetup group and our Poodle meetup group was invited.
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20 Italian Greyhounds and 4 Poodles attended the meetup at the Ghiradelli Square Terrace. Wine & cheese was served for the owners.
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It was a little chilly, so they had a nice little fire going...
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Vito & Maxie, the poodle crashers of the event! whew...I'm tired!
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