Had a truly lovely afternoon tea at this adorably decorated tea room. The place itself is hidden in a tiny mall - the main advantage being that parking is not a problem at all. Once you find this gem of a place, you are transported to a beautiful English tea room which has a cosy and intimate ambience without being cramped for space.
The menu was simple but had more than enough options and I chose the Buckingham Palace Tea, which I highly recommend! A classic and elegant Earl Grey that complemented the food very well. My friends and I went for the Classic Afternoon Tea - which was great value at $28 pp and came with a variety of sandwiches, pastries and scones. Everything was well presented in charming floral teacups and tiered trays. What I generally look forward to in a tea are the scones and these were no disappointment, being just the right size and crumbly texture. Delicious with a bit of jam and Devonshire cream. I could've done with a bit more cream but that's just me. What surprised me were the sandwiches - each of which were crafted to perfection and an absolute delight. My favourites were the smoked salmon and chicken salad. Of the pastries that I tried, the lemon square was a little too tangy for my taste although I know my Mom would've loved it. The one that stood out for me was the fruit tart with mint custard..so good!
The service was exceedingly warm and welcoming. What I loved was the attention to detail and the timely refilling of our teapots. This tea room ranks as one of my favourites so far and, although I live 45 minutes away, I will be sure to return!