Charming little bookshop, lovingly curated, in the darling village of Bowral in the Southern…read moreHighlands. The owner is well versed in the book business and does a wonderful job of curating the best of art and design books, a lot of them featuring local talents. We regularly stop in here for a browse on a Saturday. It's nicely laid out and if you cannot find what you are looking for, ask them to order a copy for you. The staff here are always helpful.

It is a charming place with a bright airy feel to it. Half the shop is a cafe where you can just…read morerest and drink tea. The other half is filled with all kinds of tea and tea making accessories. At the back of the room is a large table laid with different kinds of cakes and delectable baked goods. Along another side of the room is where you will find all types of tea pots. It is truly a tea shop. I love how there are notes on each type of tea describing it and how it is meant to be drunk (with milk and sugar, just sugar or just milk or plain). Besides English tea, they also sell/serve Chinese and Japanese tea. We were lucky to get a table despite no reservations (not sure if they take it either) when we walked in around 3+ pm. I had a grand time just checking out the cakes and general merchandise. The tea choices were just mind boggling and in the end I bought tea samplers (small quantity of loose tea leaves in clear packets) for my friend. It was quite a good size to get to test the tea (probably can make several cups of tea). There was also a tea pot by the door which contained the tea of the day so you could also sample it before deciding if you wish to buy it. We had the hummingbird cake and it was the best I had ever tasted. It had a thick layer of cream cheese which was what made it so awesome. The cake was moist and I just wanted to eat it all. We also ordered the scones which were apparently a bestseller. Frankly I was not too impressed by the scones. It was huge and I thought it was more like a tea bun instead. I asked my friend who really loved it and she said the reason to order it was the double cream.and raspberry jam that came with it. Hmmm I would suggest to skip the scone if you are used to the crumbly type like the American biscuits. Go for the cakes instead. They looked so delicious.

Tucked away behind the Main Street of Berry is a lovely tea shop worthy of being the town…read moreattraction. The shop serves homemade cakes and scones and serves all their tea collection for in store sipping. The shop is not huge, tea selection adorns one wall whilst another is prettied up by various teapots, cups, canisters, and mugs of all kinds. I love that there are clear signs to mark whether each tea is suitable with milk, sugar, iced, and brewing time, makes it super easy to navigate but still not easy to choose from the great selection. If in doubt, grab the sample size and i dare you to walk away without feeling like you've walked in daggy and came out a trendy posh English royal.

Pros: Good food, well presented. Just the right amount of seasoning. Good coffee. In house…read moreinternet. Nice sunny table in side. Cons: No table service. We attended for breakfast and had the avocado smash with poached egg extra.

A bit of a long wait for the food not sure if that is normal or if it was just because it was a…read morepublic holiday. They seemed to bring a whole heap out at the same time. The setting is pretty very rustic and good light. Not any views being so close to the beach so if you wanted a view better to order takeaway food from somewhere else and take it to the beach. The burger I had was good and very big but for $14 I would have expected something else even a couple of chips as a side. You can't actually order any sides with your meal. They also offer a small yum cha menu which doesn't really suit the cafe. Staff seemed friendly and the waitresses looked like they worked hard but easy when you have to order at the counter and then take a number to your table. Expensive drinks $8 for a glass of Villa Maria especially when you can buy a bottle for $9.40 at Dan Murphys! But when your baby free you take advantage of being able to have a drink .

This cafe was darling, but it is no more. Replaced by Salters cafe, which looks very cute but I…read morehaven't had a chance to try it out yet.

Make sure you have a reservation! Very busy place. Once you…read morearrive, head to the tea house salon first. You can walk the vintage and antiques market afterwards. The scones menu changes regularly with specials. They always have the classic on menu. However, due to a public holiday when I visited, it sold out. The teapots and cups were well matched and very cute. The choice of teas available was great. The scones were fluffy and yummy and the matching condiments, strawberry jam, Chantilly whipped cream, rose cream and the delicious lemon curd is a must! I tried the pinwheel sandwiches, they were generous in the stuffing and bread was very fresh. The sweet treats for the high tea were ok. The highlight must eat is definitely the scones. A great atmosphere and vibe. Lovely service too. A must do visit when visiting Bowral, New South Wales.

As someone who has come here ever since I could walk, the service has always been the same, all the…read moreemployees have been lovely and able to give fabulous recommendations. Honestly, I cried when I found out that it was shutting down as my own children will never be able to show them what its like to ride your bike down to the store and rent a movie for a night and buy imported American snacks with your friends. I am going to miss this place. If any staff are reading this I would like to thank you for shaping my chldhood and giving e so much joy.

Wow what an interesting shop! There are so many interesting items in this shop that I could have…read morespent an afternoon exploring. Tasteful items that would accompany any modern house. There are a few items that would suit someone who likes a French Provincial style. There are so lovely wooden items and I adored the silverware. The linen is of excellent quality and there are some beautiful original pieces of art in this store as well. This shop is a place to visit and the Sales Assistant was so helpful! A great find on a Sunday afternoon.

Great homeware and I always find little bargains here. There are always gift ideas or cheeky…read morepillow/ throw to buy yourself. A worthy stop if you are in Berry.

Such a huge range of candles and excellent customer service. The staff spend a lot of time…read moreanswering questions and helping you choose the right candle frangrance. They also sell nice blankets, soap, infusers and other bits and pieces.