Hopetoun Tea Rooms est. 1892 (TM)

Hopetoun Tea Rooms is a historic Melbourne café on Bourke Street, accessed via a side laneway down a flight of stairs. The space is quiet and peaceful, with a minimalist contemporary design and a large window overlooking the bakery. It serves an exceptional range of house-blended teas, pastries, cakes and savoury items. Reviewers consistently praise the quality of the food and tea selection, though several note that service can be slow and seating is limited.

The café welcomes customers with moderate pricing. Multiple reviewers make it a regular stop when visiting Melbourne, drawn to the peaceful atmosphere and standout quality of the tea, pastries and desserts like pavlova.