Room with Roses is, quite literally, the most darling little cafe I've ever seen. If it was a person, I'd hug it hard and not let go.
But actually, it's more than a cafe. It's an experience.
I'm not normally one to frequent a tea room (I'm more about binge drinking wine in a bar), but this is a place of such fabulousness that I'd happily live there. It's all 1940s glamour (in the Chandelier Room) with a splash of retro kitsch (like floral patterned furniture, and huge, throne-like cane chairs with flowery cushions) and a whole lot of style.
From the home-made biscuits and preserves, the waiting staff dressed in crisp black and white (all wearing ties, even the girls), and the cappacinos (delivered with the froth in a heart-shaped pattern) this place defines the word divine.
The only drawback? Unless you're just dropping in for a coffee or tea, It's not cheap. Sandwiches start at just under $20 and the light lunchtime meals are even more exy than that. It's always pretty booked out around lunchtimes, too, so beware.
But I'm quite hooked on the idea of having High Tea here for my birthday. At $42/head (with an extra $7.50/glass if you want bubbles) it's not a bargain. But from one quick glance at the menu I'm sold. Think raspberry scones, ginger scones, mini salmon cakes, chocolate "heaven" cake...have I convinced you yet? They'll even do gluten free options if you pay a little extra and give them enough notice.
I think I've found the venue for my wedding (yes, they have had them here). Once I've found a man to marry, that is (anyone know where all the straight men over 30 hang out?) read more