May 10, 2016

Columbia State Historic Park: Columbia Kate’s Teahouse, Bakery, and Boutique; restaurant review + things to do

Highway 49--Gold Rush Country

Columbia Kate’s Teahouse, Bakery, and Boutique  

Columbia Kate’s has taken over feeding the town with a teahouse and bakery, and as if that isn’t enough--a sweet boutique is also part of the empire. 
22727 Columbia St., (209) 532-1885.  Daily 11-4. 

This sweet little teahouse operates within a historic 1880s barn just a block over from Main Street.  Diners at Columbia Kate's Teahouse are seated at tables named after real mining claims from Columbia's heyday.  Choose from classic tea set-ups, or opt for just a scone or a few tea sandwiches.  Regular lunch items are also available—salads, sandwiches, quiche, pot pies, and soups.  Everything is baked fresh daily across the street in the bakery.  Apricot scones (my favorite!) and praline-pecan-pear pie are particular popular, but don’t miss the breads, bread pudding, and other desserts.

exterior of Columbia Kate’s Teahouse in Columbia SHP, California
exterior of Columbia Kate’s Teahouse in Columbia SHP, California


china display at Columbia Kate’s Teahouse in Columbia SHP, California
china display at Columbia Kate’s Teahouse in Columbia SHP, California


tea display at Columbia Kate’s Teahouse in Columbia SHP, California
tea display at Columbia Kate’s Teahouse in Columbia SHP, California


tea room at Columbia Kate’s Teahouse in Columbia SHP, California
tea room at Columbia Kate’s Teahouse in Columbia SHP, California


lunch plate at Columbia Kate’s Teahouse in Columbia SHP, California
lunch plate at Columbia Kate’s Teahouse in Columbia SHP, California


dessert and cuppa at Columbia Kate’s Teahouse in Columbia SHP, California
dessert and cuppa at Columbia Kate’s Teahouse in Columbia SHP, California

 

Columbia Kate’s Bakery  

11256 State St., (209) 532-2177.  Daily 7am-4pm. 

Famous around town for their cinnamon rolls, Columbia Kate's Bakery is clear that anything you select here will be delicious.  Do try the unusual "Runsas"—a popular pocket sandwich made with a yeast-bread bun and stuffed with egg, bacon, and cheese (the breakfast) or ground beef, cabbage, and Swiss cheese (the lunch).  And don’t miss the cookies and cupcakes.

exterior of Columbia Kate’s Bakery in Columbia SHP, California
exterior of Columbia Kate’s Bakery in Columbia SHP, California


apricot scones at Columbia Kate’s Bakery in Columbia SHP, California
apricot scones at Columbia Kate’s Bakery in Columbia SHP, California


Columbia Kate’s Boutique  

Next to the bakery. 

Located inside another converted house, this sweet shop purveys tea-time accoutrements along with a large selection of locally made crafts items.  Buttons are a specialty at Columbia Kate's Boutique and so you find them here in bulk—in drawers, in suitcases—as well as made up into delightful jewelry.  Clothing is also for sale.

exterior of Columbia Kate’s Boutique in Columbia SHP, California
exterior of Columbia Kate’s Boutique in Columbia SHP, California


button display at Columbia Kate’s Boutique in Columbia SHP, California
button display at Columbia Kate’s Boutique in Columbia SHP, California


suitcase full of buttons at Columbia Kate’s Boutique in Columbia SHP, California
suitcase full of buttons at Columbia Kate’s Boutique in Columbia SHP, California


More things to do in Columbia State Historic Park.

More things to do in Gold Rush Country.

More tea rooms in Northern California.

More tea times around the world. 

More ideas for exploring Northern California.

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©2016 Carole Terwilliger Meyers

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