Love the tea and the sweets here! I wish there were more chocolate options other than the brownie,…read morebut it is AMAZING. You really don't need more. There are lots of tea options and they have descriptions of them as well.

Wonderful little tea bar. Try the refreshing tea soda. I had the green tea and Marrakech mint. Was…read morelovely and bubbly. They also had a ruby one with coconut and hibiscus I think. Gorgeous baked goods that I was too stuffed to even think about trying. Very nice hostess and charming shop.

Enjoyed afternoon tea here at Langham Hotel Sydney. As you know, in1865, The Langham, London first…read moreserved luxury Afternoon Tea to hotel guests. So you can experience its tradition here in Sydney. Their finger sandwiches, original scones, and some sweets such as matcha Mont Blanc as well as Victoria twisted are must have when you are in Sydney. Their services are excellent and we had a good time. Thank you very much for great tea time!

Best kept secret in Sydney. The Globe Bar has the old school makings of a scaled down version of…read moreThe Oak Bar at The Plaza. Wood panelling, high backed leather seats, waiters carrying starched white linen on their arms. I LOVE IT. The De La Citie cocktail is lychee perfection and has been the liquid soundtrack to many a fuzzy evening in this bar. They have a piano player on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings when the mood is subdued, chatter discreet but this bar has more charm than any other 'hotel' bar I've ever been in. To call it a hotel bar would be an insult. It's an excuse to snuggle up close and extend your pinkie finger. Try not to spill it! Afternoon tea is served here from 2.30pm to 5.00pm weekdays and from 1.30pm to 4.30pm at weekends. It's elegant, beautiful and very popular for it. You can even have your tea leaves read. Mine would say 'come back soon'.

Excellent vegan high tea. Drop dead gorgeous views right on the water. They also handled my husband…read morebeing celiac well too. Highly recommend. A bit tucked away but worth seeking it out.

While expensive this was a wonderful experience. We sat on the balcony and appreciated the view…read more The wind was really blowing and it was a little cool. The heaters could not keep up with the cool blowing wind. The scones were amazing. Tall and light. The clotted cream and jam were amazing. I am giving this a four star as it was expensive for two scones and a pot of tea. This is a place you visit for a special treat

Beautiful interior with the huge chandeliers. It looked small but we walked out full and didn't…read morequite finish everything. And the food tasted wonderful! I felt so fancy!

The Tea Room is located in the 3rd floor of the Queen Victoria building (QVB) Elevator is slow -…read morejust take the stairs to save time. Even though we had a reservation, there was still a little wait at the top. Once inside the historic room, you can marvel at the decorative lofty ceiling and ornate chandeliers. Tables are arranged a little close to each other even though the room was barely half full. The room is airy and chilled so consider bringing a light jacket. Each person must select one set menu but they can be different set menus. There are also alcohol upgrades should you chiis Traditional High Tea Savory pastries - prosciutto thing, quiche Finger sandwiches, includes a spice eggplant, egg salad, ham and cheese, cucumber, curry and salmon (my favorite). Scone with jam and clotted cream. Pretty good - soft and warm on the inside. Sweet pastries Impressive quartet of blueberry, raspberry, choco cream and another dark red fruit tart. All are incredibly made with multi-layers and presented beautifully. Tea selection Each person can select either a green or black tea with different infusions. I tried the Irish whiskey cream - a very floral, assam blend with a flamboyant fragrance of whisky and cocoa. Undoubtedly a complex tea that commands a moment of silent contemplation to savor its flower garden aromas and flavors. Overall an elegant experience that I highly recommend because it complements the aura and history of the famous building (and modern shopping outlets). That's all...

My cousin and I did high tea here, and it definitely gave off a "Pinky up!" kind of vibe. The place…read morewas surrounded by the park, and it would have been a very nice view if it wasn't raining that day. Free private parking lot, and the park grounds are easy to navigate through. I was a little shocked by the price, but the 3 tier food spread and the atmosphere are top notch. The ~$100 bill at the end didn't seem that awful, especially since we ended up walking away with our leftovers. That's right! Despite everything being portioned out as fancy finger food, we were still stuffed to the point of barely touching the dessert tier. I don't know how often their menu rotates, but we were served things like smoked salmon with cavier and lamb sausage rolls. This place is a nice treat, but with the cost, I can't say this would be a regular stop for me. As a tourist though, it was definitely great to experience.

This tea house is tucked away on the grounds of Wentworth - Vaucluse house has some mighty pretty…read moregardens. We went here for the high tea and weren't disappointed. The champagne and tea flowed really well. It was $45 for the high tea, and we went dressed up in our Victorian regalia to ensure that we got the actual feel of the whole era in one. The 3 tiered cake holders were just adorable and the bites to eat on it were just as succulent. Well worth a trip out here to socialise with some friends over a cuppa and enjoy the greenery. I do have to say however that I love love loved the tea cups. The china made my heart sing. Ahhhhh tea!!! My other love! They have free parking on site as well if you would like to drive out here. Alternatively there are buses that go past the estate.

Talk about a relaxed and crisp vibe. First time to this amazing place and will definitely be back…read more Had the egg and chive, chicken and lemon grass dumplings, have to say not that bad. Was a pleasant surprise to see some great bites to eat at an art gallery. Only thing I would have to improve is the chicken and lemongrass dumplings, there wasn't a huge amount of secondary flavor to them.

We stumbled across this great little tea house attached to a contemorary Chinese art gallery on the…read moreway to the brewery makets. With a simple menu, offering a couple types of handmade dumplings and other nibbles. There were also a decent range of Chinese tea on offer. This was place was perfect for me at the time as I was after a light snack. I went the chicken and lemongrass pot stickers and ordered the home made lychee iced tea. The dumplings were delicious and the iced tea was refreshing. This place would be a great place for a quiet catch up and a nice alternative to go to instead of a cafe or coffee shop.

Yum Cha is my favourite weekend ritual, so it was perfect opportunity to venture out and try…read moresomewhere new. At Tea is conveniently located at Duo Central Park, Chippendale (about 10 min walk from central station, near Sheraton Four Points). At Tea is a boutique Yum Cha restaurant, that is redefining your Yum Cha experience with matching teas. Everything is made to order, so you can pick at your tummy's content without waiting on the yum cha trolley to come around. We dined on a selection of dumplings: prawn hargow, xiao long bao, shumai, jiaozi and wonton soup. And enjoyed perfectly accompanied hot teas: orange pu'er and chrysanthemum & wolfberries and cold brews: Sydney sweetheart. We thoroughly enjoyed the tea and dumpling selection, my highlight was the chilli/xo sauce dumplings and fried chicken. This is one Yum Cha dining experience you'll want to treat yourself and the family to. Big thank you to @at_tea_duo for having me over

Wednesday morning and it is reasonably quiet. The tables we were at are shared with another tea…read moreroom and it doesn't take much imagination to see that it would be bedlam on the weekends and lunch times. Both tearooms are a distance from where they prepare the food and our waitress said she covers 10 000 steps per day. The coffee was OK but a bit light on with the chocolate. The food came out very quickly so the coffee ended up a bit cold. The omelette and eggs Benedict were very nice. Prices as expected for this area. We had an excellent view of the NON working clock.

I think was a bit over-rated! One of our friends had highly recommended. We were visiting from the…read moreUS and wanted to check it out! Our kids refused to go with us- so it was just my husband and me. We clearly did not order right- not knowing what to expect and since the server told us one will not be enough for the 2 of us we ended up ordering 2 hi-teas. My husband doesn't eat fruits or fruity desserts- so his $65 platter I thought was a waste of money, since he ended up not even being able to eat many of the tit bits from the platter. In hindsight - we might have liked it better if we ordered one of these platters and another entree from the menu! I liked the things- but overall I think was too expensive for the value- none of items was extra-ordinary! On a good note, the tea set was cute, and the location also!

I can't visit Sydney without coming here. I've been to different Laduree locations around the…read moreworld. This one is located on the third floor of Westfield right by the escalators in the high-end shops wing. They have a small cafe area. They have have candles, perfumes, books, bags and of course, the perfect macarons. I picked up a box of macarons in my favorite flavors + the new flavors: lime basil, chocolate coconut marshmallow and chocolate Peru (which replaced chocolate Madagascar). They're about 4AUD a piece. For Laduree macarons, it doesn't even matter. Perfect shell, great fillings and flavors.

A Laduree haiku for you:…read more Macaron expert Chewy texture is pure bliss Empty your wallet As my haiku alludes to, these puppies are pricey: $3.80 AUD each! Of the Marie Antoinette (rose/citrus/honey), salted caramel, rose lychee, and praline sesame, we enjoyed the caramel flavor the most.

I'm a foodie, NOT a shopper!…read more After walking around Sydney's CBD, we visited the famous Queen Victoria Building, a late 19th-century Romanesque Revival marketplace that is now a shopping mall filled with high-end boutiques and eateries. We crossed George Street to The Strand, where we were in search of the world-famous patisserie, Black Star Pastry. Although I don't use IG or FB, I heard about Black Star Pastry's Strawberry Watermelon Cake while reading an old New York Times article about this Australian patisserie, which declared this signature cake and most-requested cake as "The World's Most Instagrammed Cake." So, I made Black Star Pastry a destination during our pre-cruise stay in Sydney. We followed the directions posted on The Strand's directory to Black Star Pastry and ogled the artistically and attractively decorated cakes while zeroing in on the Strawberry Watermelon cake slices lined up next to the Raspberry Lychee and Mango Yuzu cake slices. Honestly, all of the cake slices looked lusciously delicious, but our taste buds were craving a refreshing slice of Strawberry Watermelon. We selected the cake slice, and the amicable countergirl neatly packaged it and asked if we needed eating utensils. Of course, we needed and wanted eating utensils as we dreamed about digging into the cake at their dining counter right away. My husband rushed me to finish taking photos, and he jabbed his fork into the tender yet juicy cake. Before I knew it, he unassembled the cake slice to reveal a fresh-cut slice of juicy, ripe, and sweet watermelon, light rose-scented cream, tender cake, and was topped with fragrant rose petals and fresh strawberries. He claimed it would be easier to eat because the cake slice was about 3" high and looked like it would've toppled when pierced from top to bottom. Yeah, it was HIS "thing" about eating this cake, I decided to take a bit of the top layer, then a small slice of the watermelon bottom layer together. It truly was refreshing, light, and not overly sugary. The lightness and flavors of this cake seemed like it might have been low-cal, but even if it wasn't, who cares when you're on vacation?!

Came here to try the most instagrammed cake, the watermelon cake. I thought it was good. It wasn't…read moreoverly sweet and not dry. I would recommend to try a small slice. Lines aren't too bad and it goe by quick!