I do hate to give a bad review - however this place warrants it…read more We made a reservation to have high tea. Their website said they only needed 24 hours noticed - which we complied to. To make this review short and to the point after being seating we were (rudely) informed they had no such reservation and needed 48 hours notice - not 24. Something always important to me is customer service and our waitress had none. When we explained our situation she became confrontational and did not apologize for our "lost" reservation. We ended up leaving due to the attitude of the waitress. She made me feel uncomfortable. I will not be going back. :(

So I decided to take my family for a nice relaxing Saturday afternoon lunch at Olinda Tea House…read more This would be my second time at the restaurant and my first experience was positive due to the idyllic settings amongst the greenery. After arrival, we were seated and provided with two lunch menus and a beverage menu. Lunch menu were in Chinese (understandable given we are Chinese), but I requested English menus instead. The first indication that this was not a well run restaurant was when the waiter returned and placed another two drinks menu on our table. He had obviously not checked what he was handing us and we ended up requesting the lunch menus again. We ordered three dishes, one fried rice and two fried noodles. The food took about 35 minutes to arrive and all around us, the later arrival patrons were served first. Luckily one waiter noticed that our order appeared not to have been prepared, otherwise we would have had a longer wait. While the noodle dishes were reasonable, the fried rice dish was bland (kinda hard to do with fried rice, unless you really try). Then the waiter whispered that she would provide us with free coffee and tea after we had eaten, to mitigate our delayed meal. My wife ordered take away coffee and when that arrived, we went to the counter to pay for the food. And would you believe that the bill included the supposedly "free" coffee. I paid the bill and left without questioning the bill. So my experience is that the restaurant is not very well run, food not as good (and more expensive than run of mill Chinese restaurant due to it location), service hit and miss. I will not return to this restaurant and will advise my friend to patronise it.

Great food and plenty of it Service was a little slow but…read morethey were really busy Certainly go back again

So lucky to live in the Yarra Valley and enjoy the beautiful selection of food this place offers…read more The staff are kind and helpful and the bakehouse has a lovely, welcoming atmosphere. Incredible selection of pies, delicious sandwiches and great coffee. You must try the Vanilla slice or the carrot cake!

This lovely place is full of pretty teapots, teacups and tea. I'm a huge tea drinker so I couldn't…read morehelp but wander in for a look. They have a number of premium teapot brands, from classic Japanese pots which feel like they weigh a ton, to the traditional British 4 cup. You'll also find all sorts of tea related trinkets: strainers for loose leaf tea, teaspoons and tea towels. And, of course, tea. I asked the sales assistant for some help finding a few new teas, and she was more than happy (even excited) to oblige. I gave her a few criteria and like magic she suddenly had three large tins of tea in front of me to smell. She did a great job at describing them all, and from my experience in drinking the tea I purchased from her, her knowledge and recommendations were spot on. The tea is reasonably be priced for premium tea, and is worth the little bit extra just to get the expert opinions. If you're looking for an awesome malty black tea to have with milk and sugar, try the Assam Dimakusi BOP. It's smooth, has a lovely aroma and isn't at all bitter. It's replaced Yorkshire as my favourite cup of tea! Just note that this isn't somewhere to sit down and have a cup of tea - The Tea Centre is purely retail. If you're hankering for a cup of tea and a scone, head down a level to The Tea Salon.

Took a break from Boxing Day sales frenzy to have a quick brekky here…read more Delivery boxes, half unpacked. Tables dirty and un-cleared. No customers inside. I had to poke my head in to make sure they were actually operating. But once we were seated, the service was friendly and warm and we opted for fruit salad and pancakes. The pancakes were a little flaccid and chewy, not fluffy and light as expected. However the macerated berries it came with was nice. Once the pancakes soaked up the berry juices it was much nicer. Fruit salad was a generous portion too and came with what tasted like a balsamic reduction and some yoghurt. Wasn't bad. Overall it was an "OK" place, nothing to blow your mind. Fine for taking a break from shopping, though not sure if service / Wait time differs when it's actually busy.

Gorgeous little tea room in St Collins street…read more Food: We had lemon tart and an orange mousse cake which I can't remember the name of. Both were really high quality with lovely flavours. I felt my orange cake was really delicate and light, very enjoyable. The presentation was exquisite and all the cakes looked equally beautiful. The decor and gorgeous teapots give a real feel of an English tea room. Atmosphere: Great relaxed atmosphere. We were seated outside - inside looked like it could get a bit crowded when busy. Lots of people enjoying coffee and a catch up or a relaxed brunch. It has the great advantage of being In a quiet arcade so much less of the hustle and bustle of the busier laneways. Service: We were greeted promptly, given a couple of minutes to browse the window display (which we requested, and I was pleased the waiter went away and didn't hover over our shoulders). Greeted again and shown to a table as soon as we started looking around for someone. Staff were friendly and seemed to enjoy being there which always makes a big difference. Only thing I would improve would be labelling the cakes in the window - it was impossible to match them up with the menu items and the cafe layout makes it awkward to point at items in the window. Would I go back: Yes definitely. I enjoyed both my cake and tea and there were lots of other cakes I'd like to go back and try. While there are other cafes that probably have the edge on Runya's in terms of their cakes, the relaxed atmosphere - and particularly the seating on the mall make this a very viable alternative.

Our waitress was so patient while we celebrated my daughter's 9th birthday. They even brought a…read moreslice of cake out ! I will be forever grateful for such a lovely experience and nothing was too hard for her ! I wish I got her name but I'll be going back to celebrate my own birthday there

Small little tea house hidden amongst the Bridal stores in the Brunswick end of Sydney Rd…read more The light filled venue is a quiet spot perfect for a catch up with friends or as a space of reflection while you sip on their extensive tea range. Vegan desserts sit pretty in the glass cabinet begging to be eaten. After battling Dejour Jeans a few doors down on a Saturday this was the perfect spot to try a Kombucha (tea-based fermented probiotic beverage) and try a Hazelnut and Cranberry Meringue Cupcake.

Located in historical block arcade. They do a great job with the display case. The tea room has a…read moretourist clientele as Tour groups passed through this area, which is how I spotted it. However, out of several dessert spots this is fine, but not a place I would return. I would prefer shops that are less crowded and frenetic. Although the tea room is quaint, seating is tight and service has more of a diner feel. Melbourne has some other great dessert shops, which I prefer.

What a great little spot to have high tea. We had finger sandwiches followed by scones, cream and…read moreJelly. You pick 2 tea served in a really pretty tea pot and a strainer. I had Buddha's finger. It was a delicious tea. Service is impeccable. Wish we had one closer to us. Just a real neat place.

Gippsland food and wine has everything you need from oils to flavours and wine and they also have a…read morea little tea room where you can book a table and enjoy everything they have, they are also right next door to Yarragon hotel so you won't have to go far to get everything you need, they also sell picnic stuff as well as a little cafe to get your coffee

Like a hidden little cottage in an enchanted forest, Lady Hawke can be described in one word -…read morecosy. While accommodation at the B&B is limited to only one room (and I've not yet tried it so can't offer any recommendation) the cafe is open to all, and he staff/owners are friendly and welcoming. Like your own little kitschy cottage house away from home, the cafe features brightly -coloured walls, open fireplaces and a gallery of original art by local artists. Lady Hawke does all day breakfast - $10 for a big brekkie and a beverage. The venue can also be hired out for events, including wedding receptions (my brother had his there). They decorated it beautifully, and without the usual trumped up cost.