You don't have to be a 'sweet' person to enjoy Hopetoun Tea Room because they also offer a range of savoury dishes. But of course, it's quite impossible to resist the sweet treats that were beautifully displayed at the shop's window! Since I was there during the weekends, I did expect a queue. The wait was about 15-20 minutes but it was certainly enjoyable! Enjoyable?? Yes! One of the lovely staff came out with a lovely sample of cakes for us to munch on while we waited! And before we knew it, we were shown to a cozy table by the corner.
Imagine if this was a buffet!!
Coffee to start
Club Sandwich
This was a really weird choice for me because I rarely order savoury sandwiches. But I've heard good things about it so, I decided to give it a try!
And I'm so glad I did!!! The bread was crisp & toasted and the fillings tasted hmm... endless! (If that makes sense!) There was creaminess from the avocado, crunchiness from the lettuce, zingy-ness from the chutney, saltiness from the turkey, chewiness from the middle slice of bread, gooey-ness from the cheese... I told you, it tasted endless! :D
This was a really weird choice for me because I rarely order savoury sandwiches. But I've heard good things about it so, I decided to give it a try!
And I'm so glad I did!!! The bread was crisp & toasted and the fillings tasted hmm... endless! (If that makes sense!) There was creaminess from the avocado, crunchiness from the lettuce, zingy-ness from the chutney, saltiness from the turkey, chewiness from the middle slice of bread, gooey-ness from the cheese... I told you, it tasted endless! :D
New York Cheesecake
And of course, you can't leave Hopetoun Tearoom without a taste of their cakes! If I could, I wanted a taste of everything but I heard the cheesecake calling out my name :P
It was a moist-melt-in-your-mouth kind of cheesecake and not overly sweet. The addition of the sliced fruits did cut into the richness and creaminess of the cake!
And the best part, I wasn't bored with the cake by the end of it (that usually happens to me when I'm eating cheesecakes!).
I was looking forward to ordering their high-tea set but was told that we had to order beforehand. Ah well, I only blame myself for not doing the 'research'! There's always next time, right? :D
Block Arcade
282 Collins Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000
the cheesecake also call my name too... lol
ReplyDeleteBooking a high tea here is definitely on my list of things to do.
ReplyDeleteMmm, cheesecake...
omigosh, that generously loaded club sandwich is tempting me to head out to a supermarket, buy some bread, avocados, cheese, tomatoes, veggies, etc and build my own mega-sandwich! :D
ReplyDeleteI can imagine if this was a buffet... i would go crazy.
ReplyDelete@Simple Person
ReplyDeletehehehhe no wonder I heard your name too! :P
@Sophie
definitely! i won't go there without booking ever again! hehe
@Sean
ReplyDeletethat would be an epic breakfast :D :D :D
@Smitten By Food
I can go crazy with you!!! hehe :P
that cake display *_*
ReplyDelete@Sartay
ReplyDeleteO.O stareeeeeeeeeeee :P
ah, the club sandwich looks decent!
ReplyDeleteAww how lovely, the sandwich looks delicious, and of course the cheesecake does too!
ReplyDeleteYes, I've heard good things about Hopetoun Tea Rooms! Club sandwich sounds divine just about now during lunch hour hehe
ReplyDeleteAnd would be keen to go for the high tea... we should go together XD
Soooo beautiful! Great shots, Vien. And you know this is one of those places we've walked past a bazillion times, peek through the shop window and say "have to come back to try" but never get around to. I really should cause both sweets and savouries are winning me over. Nice =)
ReplyDeleteYou read my mind Vien! I've been meaning to visit Hopetoun but somehow I still haven't been able to go ~ But OMG I'm definitely willing to wait for all those delicious looking and tasting cakes :)
ReplyDelete@Michelle
ReplyDeleteIt is!!! :D
@Tessa
hehe both was equally good!! but surprisingly, I enjoyed the sandwich more!
@Ames
I would be a fantastic idea!!!! :D we have to meet up soon!
@Winston
ReplyDeleteYes!!! I walked past this place so many times until one day, I just decided to join the queue!!!! HEHE I wish I could order all of the cakes though :P
@Daisy
I'm sure that you'll love it!! cause the amount of sweet treats there are endless!!! :D