OMG the most AMAZING afternoon tea shop ever!! GO HUNGRY!! Welcoming, quirky decor, 2 floors, traditional 3 tier afternoon tea with sandwiches, scone with clotted cream n jam and a cake of your choice, plus your choice of tea served in a big tin teapot with knitted handle cover. I devoured my smoked salmon sandwiches, no dainty sarnies here though, they were full sized and chock with filling and 3 of em! Scones are big and light, the plain was very good, but the spiced fruit scone knocked our socks off, it was really delicious :) Now to the piece de resistance....CAKE. There are plenty to choose from, and they don't stint on the servings. While my friend plumped for the ginger and pear loaf which was still a healthy size, I went all in and ended up with a slice of Vicky sponge bigger than my outstretched hand, with cream and raspberry sauce elegantly dribbled all over. Be still my heart....it was a veritable feast, more challenging than a family Christmas dinner, and while I gave it my best and fell on it like a ravenous beast I was beaten by Vicky's sponge. I had a food baby the size of full term twins afterwards ;) Hee, hee...every bite was a delight.....and the calories don't count as I was on vacation.
Even better there is a boutique tea store at the back of the restaurant that sells an eclectic range of hand blended teas. I bought an Earl Gray Fume which they blended right in front of me to the original recipe, and a Rose Chocolate Earl Gray which was delicious too. Perfect as a gift for someone special or just for yourself as a pick me up.
Biddy's is located in the old town center with lots of shopping next door, and an old market a few steps away. This is a must on your Norwich visit. I'm just glad I don't live there or I would be Biddying every day and balloon to the the size of a hot air balloon...hahahaha. read more