Pastry Chef Caroline Romanski is a veteran of some of the Bay Area's best including Oliveto, Stars, The Blue Fox, La Farine bakery, Arlequin, Cafe Monk, Bay Bread Boulangerie, Bittersweet Cafes, and most recently Patisserie Philippe. She also worked on the East Coast at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Tyson’s Corner and Lespinasse Restaurant in the Washington, D.C. area. Miss Romanski graduated from the California Culinary Academy in the mid 80's and furthered her training in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Crown & Crumpet opened in the newly revamped Ghirardelli Square in the heart of old San Francisco in late September 2008.  A destination tearoom known for top-quality food and excellent libations, all with the style and charm that one finds in modern day Britain.  Crown & Crumpet infuses tradition with a large dose of panache and humor. There is no ‘Granny’s front parlor’ look for Crown & Crumpet.  Renowned English architect and designer Roland Courtenay Bishop has created an architecturally inviting space with a creative interior décor designed by owners Christopher and Amy Dean.

We offer a range of food service beginning with a breakfast selection (10 am) and move on to light lunch and afternoon tea service which starts at 11 am. Last orders for afternoon tea are taken at 5:15 pm. After 6 pm on Friday and Saturday during the winter, when tea is finished, we will move on to an “aperitif” bar.  Guests can enjoy a selection of English ports, Madeira, Sherries and Champagnes, along with a small selection of Hors d’oeuvres, and Venetian “Tramezzini” Sandwiches. In the summertime, Crown & Crumpet will be open until 9pm everyday, except on Sunday when we close at 6pm.