Tea For Tú, 6000

Tea for Tú has all the makings of a girlie meeting place – pastel vintage crockery, a small library of loose leaf teas, cutesy fit out, and a willfully obscured courtyard that is perfect for gossiping.

Via William St.

Courtyard and urban art on Lock Lane

Fall upon this hideaway by one of two ways: underneath (one of my fave bars) Mechanics Institute via Lock Lane; or through a buried doorway at the back of Tú boutique. It’s all very The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. This minuscule tea salon, with its daydreaming decor and inconspicuous nature; will have you seeking it on days you just want to get away from the noise.

Courtyard via Lock Lane

In order to fully indulge your inner Marie Antoinette, take your tea with a French pastry. Choose from a small showcase of delectable sweets; cupcakes, croissants and masterpieces from Choux.  Heading trends; Tea for Tú are also one of the few cafes that serve creamy green tea lattes and price take-away coffee at $3 before 9am. 

If all this frou-frou isn’t for you, then maybe the free Wi-fi connection, kindly service and coffee strong enough to give you the jitters, is.

Coffee: 4/5 (Strong, full-bodied, smooth).

Cakes: 4/5 (Small selection of fine looking cakes)

Service: 4/5 (Chatty, obliging and cute!)

Ambience: 4/5 (A tucked away location for quiet contemplation and secret catch ups)