Small Finds: Tea, Scoops & Curries
House-made ice cream in Belmont and organic Indian cooking in Fairfax, plus three more food finds.
Browse for a place with its own specialty: custom tea brews and house-made scoops in Belmont, then a different food tradition in Fairfax. These are two separate California destinations, not a walking route. The appeal is in the details, from an old-fashioned ice cream parlor to an Indian kitchen with a health-conscious approach.
Belmont | Tea meets the ice cream parlor
Jolly's Old-Fashioned Teas Cream pairs a tea house with a vintage-style ice cream parlor. Custom brews sit alongside house-made scoops, while unusual ice cream flavors and nostalgic treats give this Belmont stop its particular character. It is a specialty-led find for anyone drawn to the overlap between tea and dessert.
Fairfax | Indian classics, thoughtfully sourced
Café Lotus takes the pair in a savory direction with organic Indian curries and tandoori classics. Its cooking emphasizes health-conscious, sustainably sourced ingredients, while the menu includes vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. This is the second destination to bookmark on its own, rather than the next stop on a suggested stroll.
Three more food finds, in other cities
- Alexandria, Virginia — Jula's on the Potomac: modern American dining with fourth-floor Potomac views, seafood and a circular bar. Terrace seating is reserved for guests ages 12 and older.
- SeaTac, Washington — Sambusa & Shaah Cafe: East African light bites, with savory sambusas and shaah prepared as spiced milk tea.
- Redwood City, California — Taco Real Food Truck: a Brewster Avenue lunch truck focused on traditional Mexican street tacos.
Save these as separate destinations, not an extension of a single walking route.
