We had the full breakfasts in Brisbane! Really big plates piled high with bacon, poached eggs, toast, avocado, jam sauce etc and we all got lattes. Mine was very pretty and we got our food very quickly after ordering. We might have liked to sit inside, they had a whole room of empty tables... but it was a nice day outside so we didn't mind the weather. Definitely a solid spot for a good meal before hitting south bank or to walk along the parks and creek nearby. read more

Lady Marmalade Cafe - Red Velvet Oatmilk Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Stones Corner, QLD

Heard a lot of good things about this place. It was Sunday, just after 11 and we were after Brunch - this was a drop in and we got the last spare table, this cafe fills fast and there is a queue . Well we got seated, checked the menu and ordered. Service was friendly although on the slower side, gave us time to talk. Food came out in spurts - my other half was having a muffin and coffee - so the muffin teased us for about three minutes until the coffee came. The food is good to excellent - the crowd was doing it justice. Coffee was very drinkable - really good. The food was a bit pricey. Getting the park was an issue as it is on street parking and ended up having a walk. Overall really good. read more

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Even since I wandered into a restaurant that used plastic dinosaurs to make the tables, I have been fascinated by the different methods that many of the more inventive cafes have. Well, this place uses dinosaurs, and honestly, what better way to mark tables that to use dinosaurs. Oh, the triceratops has ordered an eggs benedict, while the brachiosaurus has ordered two lattes. Yeah, I had the eggs benedict and that was pretty nice, but theys till get points for the plastic dinosaurs. read more

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Another exam down! Just a little bit before a sweet, and rather short vacation to Melbourne! We were good girls and attended lecture after our exam, so we decided to treat ourselves to a delicious lunch at Lady Marmalade, another cafe that's been on my wish-list for quite a while now. It's another one of those suburbia cafes, and although a bit smaller than I expected, it was quite a cute little place with windowsills lined with trinkets. It took a while to get here by bus, so by the time we got there, we were famished! All three of us ordered the Saigon coffee, which is a novelty that just might be increasing in popularity in Brisbane! It's a Vietnamese style iced coffee (sometimes slow dripped) with condensed milk as the sweetener, and it's super delicious. It can be a little too sweet if you mix all the condensed milk in, but I would definitely recommend it. It even came with cute flamingo and cactus stir sticks! I had a difficult time deciding between the special Japanese fried chicken sandwich and the Hanoi style steak sub. I chose the latter, which is a shredded beef brisket with veggies on a sourdough bread, which was pretty much like a fusion Vietnamese sandwich (banh-mi). The meat was really tender, and although it was a bit sweet, I liked it! I think it was actually the condensed milk "bungalow mayo" that I was tasting, but the herb and sprout slaw balanced it all out. The allale rice crackers on the side amused me too. The other items on their menu also sounded good, so we are thinking of revisiting this place one day... read more

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Highly rated cafe, the popular (and busy) cafe -- the food is good. Staff seemed a bit distracted and took a while to take our (table service) order. Prices for breakfast/lunch mains in the $20-30 range. read more

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This kitschy little cafe gives out deformed toys instead of table numbers and has a playlist that would make you think the '80s aren't dead. It has only a couple of indoor seats, being at an oddly shaped corner, with a larger proportion of sidewalk seating. What I liked about them was their menu. They had a variety, and it was a variety that most people could get behind regardless of diet. The savory waffle I got covered in creamed corn with feta and some sort of pesto was interesting and reasonably filling, and given the day was "chilly" (by Brisbane standards), the coconut milk hot chocolate was welcome as well. I took a very sweet pastry to go. It wasn't perfect food or a huge amount for the money, which leads me to think that the current star rating here is about right. Altogether, it was an interesting meal, and there were things I'd want to go back for, including an appealing array of soft drinks and vegan gumbo. The location was a bit of a discovery for me, but as it turns out this is highly accessible and not far from a number of things, including the local hospitals. If you're at a hospital and need a reminder that life is not always hard, head on over. read more

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Saigon Iced Coffee. Vietnamese coffee with sweet condensed milk. Ice. Presented to you in a jar. Stir. Sip. Sit back in caffeinated bliss. As I sat on Lady Marmalade's foot path dining area, a cool breeze and storm clouds forming, it was a grand spot to take in lunch. You see, since Lady Marmalade first opened I've only been back a handful of times. Not for lack of want, but for knowing this former record store has become so popular that finding a table is like finding a needle in a haystack. A tummy rumbling their Po'Boy special of slow braised beef brisket, roast corn and bell pepper salsa and homemade ranch dressing was a spectacular combination and one I'd gladly eat for breakfast or lunch. Just listen to the waiter when he tell you it's what you had. I did, and I don't regret it for one second. read more

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"Hey babes. What would you like" automatic like button is pressed. Not only a chilled/indie/fun atmosphere but an element if realness graced the cafe. This super quirky relative of shady palms (located just down the street) leaves you with nothing but warm fuzzies. I enjoyed receiving a leopard to take to my table instead of a boring table number. It's the little things that mean a lot. Another "little addition" is the vegan option on the menu at the moment. Yum yum. Vegan. Friendly. Fun. I enjoyed my food, I enjoyed my iced tea. I enjoyed my crocheted blanket that I placed over my little cold legs. All things cute and glorious reside here and it would be if benefit to you to check it out and see what all the fuss is really about. (Seriously though to my vegans: vegan okra, black eyed peas/ tomato style sauce was pretty decent. Please try.) read more

Lady Marmalade Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Stones Corner, QLD

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I'm not from around this area so I found this place on yelp and I'm glad I gave it a go! The staff are really friendly and actually have a personality which is good to see. I loved the B-Hal-T (toasted turkish bread with bacon, grilled halumi, spinach and tomato. YUM) sooo much I came back a second time. The girl even remembered my name from my first visit! I had mine take away but this is a great place to chill for sure. Nice vibes. I thought the nitted chair backs were cute and a nice touch of personality. I dont recall there being much in the way of music but that can be a good thing depending on how you look at it.10/10 would eat there again! read more

Lady Marmalade Cafe - B-Hal-T. So good! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Stones Corner, QLD

I've been here twice now, and really want to like it more than I do. I really love the atmosphere here, it's one of those places where I feel like I can just sit back and take my time. There's no rush on anything. The staff here are beyond friendly and helpful. I couldn't help but be immediately placed in a better mood after ordering. The downside though, is when it comes to the actual food and drink, which for a cafe is a bit of a deal breaker. I found the coffee to be average (a bit too weak for my liking), but now after reading the reviews I really wish I had tried the Saigon Iced Coffee. That seems to be where it's at. Both trips to Lady Marmalade I found the portion sizes a little small for the prices I had paid. The menu does have a little something for everyone though, just don't necessarily expect to leave full unless you indulge in some of the sweets they have on display at the counter. It is mostly foothpath dining, with only a few barstools inside. The place can get a bit busy and there's no table service, so if you're with another person make sure someone grabs a table while the other orders! read more

Lady Marmalade Cafe - Pork Belly Burger - yum! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Stones Corner, QLD

After eating at Lady Marmalade twice, I am placing it firmly into my list of "reliable, consistently wonderful places to eat alone or with company". The first time I visited I bought my boss' boss from Melbourne for an early work-day breakfast. Having lived in Melbourne for many years myself, I was drawn into Lady Marmalade by memories of Smith-street bohemian decor (plastic animal placeholders, Nana style crochet blankets and mismatched dinnerware anyone?) and thought it would offer something familiar to my guest. Upon entry and after lining up behind the throng of people ordering their morning coffees we found ourselves desperately searching for a blackboard, specials board, or ANY kind of menu.. it wasn't until we had made our way up the front that we had the chance to peruse the written menus, meaning we had to relinquish our spot in the line and causing some ordering confusion. I think this could be easily avoided by a simple menu board above the counter and would save diners assuming the contents of the glass cabinet was the only fare on offer. We both ordered the Gringo Eggs after I introduced him to the concept of Yelp and the many recommendations for this particular dish - hopefully by now he's registered or is at least consulting it for suggestions around his own city. The eggs were not a disappointment. Amazingly presented in a toasty warm dish still steaming, with soft poached eggs and the most flavoursome beans with herbs and goats cheese. Every time I remember it I salivate. Simple, hearty, robust and well seasoned. We were both in heaven. We sat inside the modest inside area after almost freezing our cabooses off outside at a table. Well, maybe it was just me complaining about the chilling wind tunnel. Mr Melbourne seemed to think it was quite balmy. The only drawback to this place is the seating arrangements. There is rarely enough possies for everyone who wants to sit and enjoy their meals, and what is there on offer - while being homely and funky in all the right ways, is quite frankly hard on the backside and not that easy to sink into with any comfort. Lady Marmalade is the kind of cafe you want to savour. You want to take your newspaper or magazine and while away half an hour partaking in comforting, healthy food around smiling genuine faces. Instead both visits, I've found myself struggling to get comfortable. Maybe I have a delicate patootie? My second visit was a solitary one. I'm a sales person by trade, and I find myself all around the Brisbane suburbs from day to day so dining alone is not a new concept to me. That being said, there are definitely places that lend themselves to dining alone and in my mind Lady Marmalade is one of the better ones. I ordered the chicken pie and requested a "nice salad" to accompany it. The chick-pea was recommended, and while it came out with a very modest serving I was incredibly impressed at the flavour punch it packed. So much was going on, but it all melded seamlessly and everything balanced incredibly well. It also complimented the "meaty" pie loaded with beans, herbs and spices within a flaky, buttery pastry case. I could only manage to get half way through, but demolished my salad. Next time I'm thinking a take-away salad alone would be a fantastic lunch option to take back to the office. I'll be back to this cute little oasis, and I plan to make my way through the entire all-day breakfast menu. It's a tough life, but someone's got to do it. ;) read more

Lady Marmalade Cafe - Chicken pie with chick pea salad - $11.50, worth EVERY CENT. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Stones Corner, QLD

Best cafe at stone corner fresh cook food every day the coffee are made nice to drink staff was friendly and helpful and the management could not do enough to help me out table services was excellent and good menu to choose from I have no fault at this place I be back read more

We kicked off our Sunday morning breakfast with Vietnamese coffees - served in jars with condensed milk. The milk is at the bottle of the jar with coffee and ice on top. You get to mix it up yourself and then sip and enjoy! I tried the vegan breakfast - Okra, tomato, bean gumbo with crumbled tofu. I had to get a side of Haloumi with it, so technically it wasn't vegan anymore, but it was super tasty. The crumbled tofu really made that dish something special! My husband ordered the baked eggs with beans and toast soldiers - the eggs and beans were served in a hot ceramic ramekin and looked amazing! Slighly overdone for our liking (I like runny yolk), but still very enjoyable. This cafe gets very busy, so be sure to arrive early. You still may be waiting a while for a table. They have self serve water inside. read more

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This place is my local cafe and it is amazing. The staff are friendly and the coffee is always perfect. But the food is AMAZING the savoury mince is to die for read more

"Voulez-vous coucher avec moi, ce soir? No? Well how about breakfast at this little place in Stones Corner instead..." If you think you recognise the owners from this funky little corner cafe from somewhere, trust the impulse. Mal and Bec were contestants on the TV show 'My Kitchen Rules'. They didn't win but they took leveraged the limelight they found themselves in to launch the cafe of their dreams, serving home style fare with loads of character from what used to be a bank building. I absolutely love the breakfasts here, particularly their beans and poached eggs served in a cast iron casserole dish. The last time I had this dish it was given a slight 'daily special' twist. The beans were given a Mexican treatment, becoming 'gringo beans'. The bread was still delicious - thin, toasted slivers of Turkish with rich creamery butter. read more

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Interesting place! I like the old building and the fit out suits it. A varied menu, reasonably priced. Service is quick and friendly - at least on the Monday morning I was there although I understand weekends are busier. I had the Hanoi style sub (see photo of menu for description) which is probably better suited to lunch rather than breakfast - my bad. Reasonable is how I'd describe the food without getting carried away. Genovese Coffee was good. read more

Lady Marmalade Cafe - Menu as at 17/2/14 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Stones Corner, QLD

Ah Lady Marmalade. A quirky setup, friendly staff, and inventive food paired with excellent coffee are why it is my go-to for breakfast or lunch on the south side. The standard breakfast/lunch menu at Lady Marmalade is excellent. It features a nice US southern touch, as do the specials which change frequently and tend to reflect whatever is happening around town. The breakfast specials during Paniyiri weekend is lamb and haloumi eggs, the lunch special during Oktoberfest is a German sausage with saurkraut. It's a nice sign of the attentiveness of the kitchen. Of the breakfast menu items, the vegan breakfast option is surprisingly excellent. Vegan options are hard to find outside of vegan restaurants, so it is nice to not only see one on the menu but one that is good enough to entice non-vegans. The gringo baked eggs, a mix between chili con carne and spanish baked eggs, is perfectly done as well. The eggs are excellently baked without the yolks being dried out. The coffee is always excellently made and quick to reach the table. The inside of the cafe is tiny, so the seating is exclusively outside on the street. Despite being on Old Cleveland Road, though, it is not that noisy. Unless a bus is passing. The cafe also has a nice quirky flair. Instead of table numbers they hand out children's toys to take back to the table. If there is one thing that could be changed, the seating situation can get a little hairy on weekends. Because of the limited number of places and the popularity of the place, you can end up standing around awkwardly waiting for a table to free up. This can get a little hectic, but a simple clipboard would make it easier to manage. Overall, a standout café with excellent food and coffee, great staff and a unique feel. read more

I just realised starting this review that at my recent visit, I ordered exactly what other reviewers Lani P, and Tammy L. had ordered; the Saigon Vietnamese iced coffee and the Hanoi Steak Sub, so may not have much to contribute as far as variety goes.... SOZ. Lady M has been a go-to for me since it first opened, and today we were heading to owners Mal and Becs other venue Shady Palms, but found it was immensely crowded, so decided to head back to the original. Counter service only, you must grab a menu yourself and find your own (footpath only) table, so be aware of this. I always love the table "numbers", a quirky assortment of toys or retro trinkets which identify you and your order. Today we had a plastic dragon toy, rarrrrr! This was the first time I'd had their Vietnamese iced coffee, which is served in a REAL jar (unlike other places who serve drinks in jars which have never had either jam or pickles in them, and have only been made specifically for drinks... lame). Mix up your coffee with the layer of condensed milk on the bottom to your liking, mmmm sweet and delicious. The Hanoi steak sub had delightful soft shredded beef, with a salsa and ranch dressing that was sweet and a flavour explosion. Hubby L had a special of lamb mince/pita bread/pickle/pumpkin that was homely and plain delicious. Yes the meals here are a little on the smaller side, but they also have pricing in the lower end of the teens as opposed to around the $20 mark which is where most cafes set their prices nowadays... read more

I like this place a lot. My breakfast was fantastic. I had the 'gringo' baked eggs, which is a couple of eggs baked in a pan (the yokes come out slightly runny) with a kind of beef chili, sour cream, and three wedges of toast. It was plenty of food and totally delicious. And $13.50, not a bad price. It was absolutely packed at around 11am on a Saturday, but then it cleared out by about 11:30, so if you want breakfast either come early or wait until later. But be forewarned that the breakfast specials end at 11am (although the regular breakfast menu is still available after that). There are some bar-style seats inside the cafe but most of the seating is outdoors, and some of the 'tables' are actually low stools, so if comfortable seating is your thing, make sure to avoid the crowded times. read more

The atmosphere was lovely and the use of dinosaurs as table identifiers was cool. Most of the dishes are moderately priced. The wait for the breakfast wasn't too long as it was busy. I had the gringo Mexican beans with baked eggs which was delicious however my friend had the sourdough smashed peas but there were a few egg shells which had to be plucked out. read more

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OMG, what a lovely place to have lunch. I was greeted with such a pleasant welcome and capped it off with a delicious sandwich. I really couldn't decide from the menu as there were so many great options, I really could've eaten one of everything, but walking inside and looking at the cold display and seeing more on offer, I quickly decided on a jerk chicken sandwich, and it was amazing! I can honestly say without a doubt the best sandwich I have ever tasted. Topped off with a perfect cup of coffee, I was in heaven. I stopped in at 2pm on a Friday and although it was not super busy the tables out side were still taken and plenty of walk throughs while I was there. It was great to sit outside and relax and take in the sights and sounds of the busy Stones Corner precinct. I will definitely be making this a regular destination when I'm in the area. The food was super fresh, mine tasted amazing and while I was waiting I could see what other customers had ordered and their meals too looked amazing. I can't wait to back!! One very happy customer indeed. read more

I drive past a busy cafe every morning and always consider how the hell so many people have the time to sit and eat breakfast and drink coffee when I'm yet again speeding to work against the clock. I for many a month did not realise this cafe was the famous Lady Marmalade (despite the signage which I obviously also drive past every morning). Once I finally dined there all the pieces fell into place and could totally see why maybe heading into work late would absolutely be worth it! To put it simply, the combination of great friendly service and a simple delicious menu with cute little animal table markers = a hit. Sounds obvious but as we've all been to bad cafes maybe getting that combination isn't so easy. Anyway, it works, its yum, i like, will go back. The end. read more

Highly recommended. Great food and good prices (all breakfasts in the $12-$15 range). Good tasty food. I had the "gringo" mexican beans and baked eggs which was delicious and something different to the typical bacon and eggs. The little lady had hotcakes with bacon which I'm told was good. Decent coffee, very friendly staff. Win all round. It gets a little busy, but I'll happily wait a little while for a table here again. read more

The first task is so try get a seat. Depending on how busy it is this can be a struggle. But one seated I usually order the baked eggs or a variation of them along with a flat white. Never disappoints and change from a $20. read more

Great experience, funky atmosphere, loved my dish will come back for more! read more

Lady Marmalade Cafe - haloumi, roast pumpkin, pesto, tomato and rocket on sourdough - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Stones Corner, QLD

Walking around the Stones corner area at the end of Logan road I am always amazed at the amount of coffee shops that operate in the area. I also often wonder how any of these places get customers due to the amount of competition they face in such a small area. One of the places that stuck out to me was Lady Marmalade Café because whenever I passed by they seem to be near to full capacity. I thought that this could either be due to the fairly small size of the place or to the fact that it must be a seriously good café. I decided to check it out for myself and find out just why it was popular and was in fact hoping it was due to the coffee. What I realized when I got there was that it was quite funky and different to the usual coffee shops and the staff and atmosphere seemed quite laid back. The coffee was not even that expensive which I thought was strange because as soon as a place is a little bit different the price goes up. I ordered a cappuccino which was only 3.50 and was pretty good. I then looked at the menu and decided to get something to eat. This is where I think Lady Marmalade sticks out because they had quite a unique menu including dishes like Jamaican jerk chicken wrap with coconut mayo and New Orleans pulled pork sandwich with homemade chilly relish. I decided to go for the pulled pork sandwich which I have to say was very good and a refreshing change from the normal coffee shop toastie. The sandwiches are quite pricy and normally in the range of about 10 dollars but for something different it's quite worth it. Over all I think its quite a good café but a bit on the pricy side when it comes to food. It is also quite small and normally full despite the fact that's it's close to a noisy road. read more

Lady Marmalade Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Stones Corner, QLD

I'm a bit of a food nerd (obviously) and most of the people I know cherish food like I do, however I was pretty surprised at the flood of 'you must try Lady Marmalade' messages I kept getting on facebook. Next time I was over that way I popped in to see what the fuss was about. Turns out my friends are good judges of food character! This little cafe screams hip, in fact it's pretty much transplanted from Fitzroy in my opinion. Melbourne used to loooooove being all superior to Brisbane about cafe culture but I'd like to see Melbournites come here and scoff. The coffee is good (and cheap for Brisbane) and the food is much more than Coffee Club standard fare. Pop in and see what the hell I'm talking about, it's worth going out of your way for. read more

My partner and I ate at this trendy little cafe this morning and really enjoyed it. He had the hot cakes filled with lots of yummy stuff and chocolate sauce on the side and I had the vegan gumbo with okra, yum. The servings were kind of small, but for the price, I thought it was good value for money and the flavours were exceptional. Lady Marmalade is beautifully fitted out with its quirky, rustic interior, opening out nicely onto the footpath. On top of all this, it's obviously a place that has its regulars as I saw someone's status on facebook saying they'd called LM to place a coffee order and they knew her order before she'd even said her name. Not only a hip place to eat on the weekend, but also a good reliable cafe if you live or work nearby. read more

Lady Marmalade Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Stones Corner, QLD

First of all, just let me say, the food is tasty and I wish more cafes had such an interesting and fresh menu. The problem I have is more in the portion size (mushy peas and mint on one slice of bread). If you're hungry, you might want to order two. The fried green tomato burger was good but the ordinary white bread hamburger bun was a let down and sucked the flavour from the burger. Would have been nicer with the sourdough on the aforementioned pea thingamabob. Not a lot of food + 2 sparkling lemonades (had to fight to get ice for the warm drinks) = $30! We made a trip across town to try this joint out. Not enough value for money to return, sadly. read more

Great food! Just got annoyed about the wrong price are not written on the menu. I didn't like how got handle the situation from the manager. The menu is not writing correctly and I got over charged. It's not about the dollar is about the principal. I defiantly not going back. Yes great food, lucky that the food cover customer service attitude. read more

Driving through Stones Corner this morning for Brecky , saw this place , quickly made a u turn . Sat down I had the 60/60 egg breakfast my partner had the halumi , service was excellent , food was excellent , and plenty of street parking around the corner. Coffee was the best I had for quite a while, and instead of table numbers, they have named toy animals to put on your table. Which is different . read more

Food is great! Had the bounty hot drink with the Gringo. Very tasty. Shame there was council work going on next door which made it hard to have a conversation. Yummy neither the less. read more

Had breakfast here on a Sunday morning, I ordered the eggs, smashed peas, pesto, mint and pancetta on sourdough and unfortunately it was a bit of a mess. The taste of mint and salt totally overpowered all the other ingredients. Probably not the best dish to order. I'd be happy to try the other dishes next time. Everything else was very nice though - service, staff, location, décor. read more

I'm a regular customer and can't recommend this place strongly enough. Excellent food, lovely staff, great vibe - easy to get to on foot, bike or bus - good luck finding a park! Best coffee in the area! read more

Lady Marmalade Cafe - One of my fav combinations! Fresh basil pesto, grilled haloumi and roasted pumpkin. Yum yum yum! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Stones Corner, QLD

Good food, great coffee. My only gripe is no table service, other than that, can't complain.

Has to be one of my favourite spots. Always something new and creative on the menu. Super quirky, genuine indie atmosphere. Authentic and real vibe. Genuine people doing food and coffee great. Always makes my day better! read more

Word of mouth landed us at this little spot for lunch yesterday. We were greeted by a triceratops waiting for us at our table (instead of just a number). Deciding to sit outside on a brisk afternoon, blankets were already on the seats to warm up my Mrs. Wait staff was very friendly. Food came quite promptly and was delicious!!! Definite quality food! I had the special (pork belly curry on flatbread) and she had the savoury mince. The sauces made the dishes come together. It was an awesome experience and I'm looking forward to going back one day soon. read more

Cool atmosphere - love the chilled staff and layout, location and mishmash seating. Tried the Saigon iced and was a tad underwhelmed, though it's a nice change to usual coffee menus. Generally a bit overpriced, but not extortionate for such a popular little corner. read more

Great atmosphere with mix of different diners - exercise buffs, hipsters and young families. Menu has a good selection of offerings and coffee is great. A little bit noise on account of main road and flooring inside tends to elevate inside chatter. Service is great and very popular on Saturday mornings. read more

Cute little cafe with a small but tasty menu. The meals aren't over large, but that's probably so you have room for sweets. The cake display is very impressive and the treats within don't disappoint. Love the little animal table "numbers" and the staff have charisma and charm. read more