Coffee · Ferry Building Marketplace
Imperial Tea Court
on Ferry Building, with 6 shops within a short walk
Traditional Chinese tea shop and salon serving oolong and other teas, plus noodles and dim sum. Loose tea to buy and a seated break from the busy main hall.
Hours
Hours not posted; call ahead
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near San Francisco Ferry Building (1 min walk) and Salesforce Tower (11 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- The marketplace's preferred lot is ProPark at Embarcadero & Washington: $20 for the first hour, $14 with validation (validations come with purchase at most shops and the Farmers Market Info Booth). Embarcadero BART/Muni station is about a block away, the F Market streetcar stops out front, and the California Street cable car serves the building.
- Ferry Building shops
- The building is open daily 6am–10pm and closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas; individual shop hours vary and were not posted on the directory pages checked.
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Imperial Tea Court
Imperial Tea Court is a traditional Chinese tea house located in San Francisco's historic Ferry Building. With a focus on premium teas and authentic tea ceremonies, Imperial Tea Court offers a unique cultural experience for tea lovers and novices alike.
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Before you go
What are Imperial Tea Court's hours?
Imperial Tea Court is usually open Hours not posted; call ahead. Hours can change on holidays, so check the café's site before a special trip.
Where is Imperial Tea Court?
Imperial Tea Court is at One Ferry Building in Ferry Building Marketplace, San Francisco. It's near San Francisco Ferry Building (1 min walk).
Where can I park near Imperial Tea Court?
The closest option for Ferry Building Marketplace is The marketplace's preferred lot is ProPark at Embarcadero & Washington: $20 for the first hour, $14 with validation (validations come with purchase at most shops and the Farmers Market Info Booth). Embarcadero BART/Muni station is about a block away, the F Market streetcar stops out front, and the California Street cable car serves the building.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Muni.
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