This was a nice little spot on my afternoon walk around Sydney. They were extremely busy when I went and had no tables left. I had to go to the take out counter to order. I got a scone with clotted cream. It was pretty good. A bit on the dry side, sadly, but nice with the cream. They're busy for a reason though! The towers of tea sandwiches and pastries on the tables definitely had me jealous! Too bad I didn't get to really try them. read more

This time, last year, I was nearly 10,000 miles away in Australia. My first full morning, I had to grab a cuppa and a scone. The Australian way to say scone is to pronounce "skon" to rhyme with the word gone, not "skone" to rhyme with bone. So, I went to @TheTeaCosy, located in the oldest part of Sydney, known as the Rocks. What's a Tea Cosy? Also known as a tea warmer, it is a cover for a teapot, usually made of cloth. It was necessary to keep contents warm before the invention of vacuum flasks to keep hot liquids hot. It is a perfect name for this woman-owned business. The founder, Aisling Kinchin, founded her cafe, @theteacosy , in 2005. However, the business roots go back 20 years earlier. Aisling's mother opened the Irish Design Shop in 1985. Then, it became the Tara Tea Room before becoming The Tea Cosy. Sometimes, all three generations, Aisling, her mother, and her daughter, are all in the kitchen. I ordered their famous Devonshire scones, freshly baked daily and served with all-natural double thick cream and gourmet Australian-made jam. The initial serving comes with one jam, but I paid an additional AUD 3 for a second jam. I chose Strawberry and the staff favorite, Rhubarb, Raspberry and Vanilla jam flavors. For my tea, I decided to stay away from my traditional herbal teas and the fact that jetlag had me in a chokehold... I had the Creme Brulee. read more

The Tea Cosy - Scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - The Rocks, NSW

First we went there for the grandstand and tea, and later went back for tea and scones. Scones, jams and clotted cream combo was perfect. They have nice and cosy outdoor seating where you can see cruise ship parking at the quay. read more

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As always, The Tea Cosy was a delight. We ordered scones w/ clotted cream and jam, along with a peach Bellini and a pitcher of the mixed berry iced tea. Since my last visit they have done major improvements to the building and expanded the outdoor seating. That was important to me with Covid numbers being so high. My daughter was disappointed in the Bellini. She felt that nectar was not used, but something much sweeter. I adored my tea and drank every single drop. Of course the scones we as delectable as always. read more

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This adorable tea house was just the place we were happy to find after a morning filled with a lot of walking. It's off the beaten path, yet convenient to everything in the Rocks area. Atmosphere was lovely, service was great, and the Portuguese tart was heavenly. Great place to spend a lazy afternoon. read more

The Tea Cosy - Prosecco, latte, and lovely Portuguese tart. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - The Rocks, NSW

The peach & apricot tea, the butterscotch scone and the personal and professional service are second to none. A true relaxation and self-indulgence paradise! Highly recommended! read more

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This was our first stop in Sydney, as it was near our hotel and too early for lunch. The name is accurate in that this place was extremely cosy!! Our group of 20 pretty much took up the whole top floor. I don't know if it was only because of a group menu or what, but the offerings were pretty few, but all quite good. We could choose between English breakfast tea, long black coffee (latte), and a cappuccino. The English breakfast tea was pretty good, but not really extraordinary. Maybe I'm just not the right person but it tasted normal to me. The scones are pretty big, and quite crispy on the outside, yet not as soft on the inside as I thought they would be. It came with three types of jam and one cream-like sauce. The cream sauce was very lightly whipped and had close to no flavor. The pear-vanilla jam was good, but it tasted more like figs. The strawberry jam was seasonal and tasted really fresh! Finally, the rhubarb jam was the most unique and also the best! They all were just the right amount of sweetness and tasted great with the scone. Overall, the atmosphere is what makes this place. The scone tower things are cool, the decor is quaint and cute, and the communal knitting baskets are unique and fun! However, the food experience wasn't quite as good. I would still recommend this as a fun place to hangout and relax with some friends! read more

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Someone from work recommended this place and it exceeded my expectation! The signal is not very obvious but it's located in the Rocks, right by the flea market. The decoration reminds me of a bed & breakfast in rural UK. There's a knitting kit on each table :) I had the devonshire tea set ($14 per person - scones + a drink of your choice). The scones were probably one of best I ever had ....warm & soft (not dense at all), and oh man.. the home-made jam was delicious! I also had the lemon + lime iced tea, it was so refreshing , went really well with the scones ! Highly recommended for a date, family gathering or a date with your girlfriends :) read more

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I had heard about this gem from a friend and oh boy did it still exceed all expectations. The scones are by far the best I've had since returning from Ireland, the interior feels exactly how it should - like you're curled up in your family home enjoying tea, scones, and a bit of casual crafting. The ice tea was delightfully refreshing and the tea for two makes you feel like you're having high tea at a fraction of the cost and without all the wank. I cannot rate this place highly enough read more

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This cozy little Irish cafe is located right next to the famous The Rocks weekend market. Don't be deceived by the Irish shop front selling Celtic memorabilia, the true gem of the store is found when you walk through the corridor lined with teapots. Make sure you a seat before ordering!! The place gets really crowded and you need a table before you can order. We've had the Devonshire tea set, which came with two scones, served with their homemade pear and cinnamon jam. The scones were simply divine! We've also ordered the Ploughman's lunch which was very very filling and yummy. The savoury cheese scones were served with all sorts of side dishes. I would recommend this place to tourist or locals alike. You will be amazed by the attentiveness of the staff and their service in this place. Yes, you'll probably have to wait 25mins for the scones but they are so worth the wait. While you're waiting, check out the charming interior and quirky little teapot collection! read more

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An adorable tea house located in the The Rocks. I visited here as the Aroma Festival was on and being a coffee lover, I had to try any place in the area that might have had a special menu or offering due to this. Once you step inside this place, you feel transported to your grandma's house with the assortment of teapots, tea cosies, and knick knacks scattered around this multi story tea house. At first it seems kitsch but the baskets of knitting needles and yarn are quite endearing when you see people knit. They had a special menu on offer of Devonshire Coffee With Winter Spiced Scones (Served With A Cup Of Coffee). The scones were very fluffy and warm. They tasted like they came straight out of the oven (which it probably was as they specialised in them). They had a nice spice flavour to them but not overpowering. The accompanying Lattes were also very nice. They had a choice of jams on offer and we had selected Strawberry & Raspberry as well as cream. If in the area and searching for a delicious afternoon tea, I highly recommend giving this place a try. They do seem to get busy as lots of people waiting for tables. Please note that once you have snagged a table to go order on the ground level at the cashier and get a number or you could be sitting at your table for a while! read more

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My absolute favourite cafe in Sydney to enjoy hot tea or coffee of your choice, delightful fresh finger sandwiches and scones that are perfect. It is the most wonderful place to meet family or friends and relax close to everything in the Rocks. It is welcoming and each time I leave I'm planning when I can return. read more

I love the location . The interior has a nasty, old smell. It's a novel idea and the selection of scones and tea is amazing. I was taken here for Mother's Day tea and we were seated in the patio section overlooking the flea market . It was beautiful . It definitely needs a revamp with broken crockery and old, musty decor. read more

The Tea Cosy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - The Rocks, NSW

Cute and cozy as the name implies :)! Tea and scones were both good, venue is nestled in to a historic building in the heart of the Rocks. read more

The Tea Cosy - Devonshire Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - The Rocks, NSW

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A Pure Gem in Sydney! Finally a place which has a Soul! The tea is a delight along with the homemade fresh scones. I had the pleasure to meet the owner (while she was baking the scones early morning) and she is as lovely as her place. Do yourself a favour and go explore that place! read more

The Tea Cosy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - The Rocks, NSW

This is a calm-cute-cozy Irish coffee in the middle of the busy The Rocks! The house smells fresh cake, you feels like in your gradma's kitchen. It is a perfect place to have a hot drink in a raining or cloudy day. The scones are so fresh, you can see the smoke coming from the bread. All the jams and cream are delicious homemade. The drinks are huge and well presented! The décor is something apart, very cute! You can see tea pot, spoons and knitting everywhere. Moreover, the cutlery and tableware are old fashioned. If you sit in the last floor you can hear the birds singing next to you :) read more

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Such a cute spot but so let down with the service. Ordered a chai latte & waited about 30 minutes for it to come out. No apology. Also, cashiers are on their phones taking personal calls, meaning they're too busy to serve customers. Such a pity as always wanted to try this cute concept.. Don't think I'll be back. read more

I recently held my 25th Birthday Tea here and I was so utterly impressed with the venue, food and service The Tea Cosy has to offer! I searched high and low for a high tea venue at a reasonable price, and $25 for bottomless tea, a cold drink, scones, sandwiches and strawberries and cream is about as reasonable as you're going to get! And the quality of the food was amazing! The jams are homemade and divine (the pear and vanilla is to die for!) and you get plenty of scones so you can sample them all if you choose to! The majority of the teas come from T2, so you know they are serving you a quality product and I think between us we may have sampled just about every type they had on the menu! The crockery used is just delightful and really gives the function room and old world vintage feel. The atmosphere is truly warm and cosy made even more so by the fantastic service provided by Cassie - who always stopped and made sure that everything was going smoothly and to our liking. If you're looking for a spot to stop in The Rocks after a hard days shopping or exploring, stop by The Tea Cosy and be welcomed by it's delicious atmosphere and it's delicious scones! read more

We had the Tea Cosy Taster with three different finger sandwiches for each of us and two warm scones for each of us with two jams of our choice and cream. It also included a drink of our choice. I had the Hazelnut Shake and my wife had a Chai Tea. Best scones I've ever had. Everything was delicious. Everyone walking down the street or entering the shop was snapping photos of the cute knitting projects. Very quaint shop. read more

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Great spot for a cup of tea and scone. Very cozy and lovely settings inside. Will come back again for sure read more

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Went here for some tea and scones. I sat in the beautiful garden outside, but there is plenty of other great spots in the shop. It's set up like a house, so there are different rooms you sit in. I wasn't super hungry so I opted for just one scone (it usually comes with two and a drink) and mango apple iced tea. The scones were biscuit size, smaller than I thought-I wish I had gotten the two. It was delicious. I got the butterscotch which was subtle but yummy. It came with cream and jam. My mouth is watering now as I write this because it was so good. And I'm usually not an iced tea person but it was so hot out, I thought I'd try and it was seriously the best iced tea I've ever had. I had to pace myself so I didn't chug the whole thing in 5 seconds flat. They also have communal knitting at each table which was amazing and something I'd never seen before. A cute English tea place with a lot of room and delicious tea and scones. 5 stars. (Great location too in the rocks! Easy to find) read more

Great place to stop for tea and scones - good scones, good tea, and delicious jam and cream. Try to sit on the balcony upstairs to people watch the crowd below on George Street below. read more

Great place and friendly service! It was very busy Sunday with the market but I did not feel rushed. Scones are delicious. I had the Ploughman's lunch and iced tea. Only waited about 10 minutes for my order read more

The Tea Cosy - Ploughman's lunch and iced tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - The Rocks, NSW

A REAL pot of tea, fresh from the oven warm scones with a choice of tea leaves and jams = heaven! read more

The Tea Cosy - My Devonshire tea! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - The Rocks, NSW

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Charming tea shop. The scones with cream and jam are unbelievable! Had the chai tea which was splendid. Wished to return the next day for round two, but my trip was cut short. read more

This is a very quant cafe set in a great location in The Rocks. I ordered the Devonshire rum and raisin scones served with a choice of jams, raspberry for me and fresh cream. They were so fresh, warm and tasty that I'll definitely be revisiting this popular hub again. The staff are very friendly, helpful and welcoming too. I'd highly recommend this cafe, especially on a Sunday surrounded by a fantastic atmosphere. The balcony is a good spot to take in the truly unique Rocks vibe!!! read more

This place is adorable! A converted historical terrace into a little shop with Irish stuff, but more importantly a gorgeous little tea shop -The Tea Cosy out the back and upstairs with the tastiest scones, inventive homemade jams (paw paw, lime and passion fruit) and a lovely selection of teas with names like; Creme Brulee, Madagascan Vanilla, Red Fancy Fruit and Gunpowder Green all served in teapots in the most cutest looking tea cosys. We were there for a Birthday Tea Party and got the entire room upstairs to ourselves, and it was surprisingly good value! $25 got us bottomless tea, sandwiches, scones (lots of scones- 2 each with some left over) and strawberries. It was lovely- and it was a 3 hour sitting. The only criticism was, it was super busy downstairs, and the one girl serving our party was run off her feet, so it was a little long between pots of tea, but other than that a lovely outing for a cold Sunday afternoon. read more

This place is amazing. We sat out back in the garden and had the Tea Cosy sampler. The Tea was top-notch, scones were delicious, and the jams and cream were perfect. And the location in The Rocks can't be beat. Note: they can get really busy and so you may have to wait for a table, but it is worth it. read more

This place lives up to it's name! It's in an old terrace house right in the heart of the Rocks Markets so a perfect place to have afternoon tea on the weekend. I went there for a friend's birthday never having been there before and found it to be charming, cosy (yes!), quaint and nice and warm on a rainy day. We had our own room for the party and there are cute items hung all over the walls ranging from tapestries and cross stitches to vintage plates and teapots. The sandwiches were varied and delicious and the scones, freshly baked that morning were SUBLIME!!!! Gorgeous homemade jams as well. They even catered for ladies who were gluten/dairy free and vegan, they went and bought special gluten free bread for them. We were served by Lauren who was a superstar! Friendly, attentive, ensuring everyone was fed and happy. She even suggested we get pur drinks in pots and jugs (because you get iced tea and hot tea!) so we'd get more for our money! At $35 per head I think it's great value. I left feeling stuffed and happy. A no fault review, this place is awesome!!! read more