A Taste of Britain

Very disappointing and over-priced.

Where do I start? I always enjoy going to new tearooms and give the benefit of the doubt. However, this was the worst tea experience I have ever had. From the beginning, I was not impressed with the aura of the tearoom itself. No linen tablecloths or linene napkins (paper napkins are used), no flowers or even silverware on the table. We had to chase flies (I know they are in and out with outside seating but still) and even had to kill a yellow jacket who was bothering our table. Our tea came overbrewed with the leaves left in the pots so was unpalatable to drink especially for a second cup. Our waitress completely disappeared after delivering our food; we didn't even have a fork or knife to use on the scones or mini desserts! Speaking of the scones, both the buttermilk and the raisi... (more)n were very overdone; we thought the raisin had both sultanas and regular raisins but it was just the raisins burnt on the outside. Chicken salad on the tea sandwiches was very unappealing (tasted old, cheddar cheese sandwiches were dry, the roast beef was ok even cream cheese with olives wasn't very tasty. The mini desserts were not very tasty either: two brownie bites which were dry, some kind of shortbreads and two petit fours with oozing icing. All in all, a very disappointing experience. My friend and I actually went and had a snack down the road as we certainly were filled and satisfied with our meals. For $18.00 per person, I truly felt cheated.

I loved the location of the tearoom and the ambience.Food tasted okay,but I wish there was more options to pick and choose in the full afternoon tea.

Our usual room is Simpson House but it was a Monday when they were closed so we landed here. My major complaint is that they did not respect the tea. Ours smelled and tasted of paper box and was bitter. I would guess it was old. Tea leaves were left in the pot during your meal to develop tannins that needed quite a bit of milk and sugar to overcome the grab your throat sensation by the end. Service was slow and our waitress actually sneered at us when she was not busy looking bored. We had to ask for cutlery and napkins as we were not given one for each of us and they were at least 10 mins. in arriving. At that point we had the melting icing from the cakes all over us and got desperate enough to want to pilfer some from the table nearby. We were first at the counter and taken care of third... (more) which was odd and rude. The food consisted of purple petite fours that had the icing sliding off onto the plate, a brownie that was good, a small cake that was tasteless except for the overly sweet chocolate dollop on top. We were so disappointed in the food, we ordered a peach scone that was done well enough, although the lemon curd was almost liquid. Perhaps the kitchen was too hot that day? The room was pretty with a lovely pressed metal ceiling and in a good location. The chairs did not fit under the table leaving guests who tried to pull a chair in, splashing tea around and bumping knees into the table legs. We will not be returning. Tea at home is a better option.

It was our first time going to this tea room and we were very pleased. Our server was very helpfull in answering some of my questions about the menu. We ordered the full afternoon tea and we were not disappointed. The scones were very large that we couldnt even finish them. We were both in a good food coma by the time we left.
I will going back soon to share with more friends.

just an average place with an average cuppa tea.

Used to go to the old location....this was very disappointing.

This was my first visit here. I have never had whole leaf tea before however I really enjoyed the change. They were accommodating to my dietary needs and fulfilled them perfectly. The atmosphere was pleasant and peaceful though a very busy road is near by.
I will defiantly come again and highly recommend it.

I loved the old location and tea room. This was disappointing.