Tea Pot Cafe

I’m a sucker for freshly baked Croissants and as the name suggested, lots of tea pots on display, great, I love collecting tea pots & cups too. Perfectly located next to a park, parking was easy and if I needed a book, the library is next door. It’s the Eltham «country» look, mud brick, timber ramp & ballustrade, plain, natural colours scheme, the gallery inside brings another dimension, great polished timber floor, timber counter top, very weekend ambiance … just not too sure about the Streets ice-​cream fridge on the entrance and the bookcase displays. OK, Coffee is supplied by street brand Mio, so not the boutique roaster, however they make it work, also I did not say NO to the Green Tea Leafs, freshly brewed tea leafs is always an enticing proposition. The offering is interesting, Home Made Quiche, freshly baked muffins, Chocolate Croissant, Escargot is too good not to try, although I did have their big serve of Crispy Bacon & Sunny Side Up Eggs on toast with 2 Hash-​browns … price is up there, just like their quality, definitely will come back for more of their pastries and breakfast all day menu.

If you’re looking for a café to catch up with friends in or want to read a book in a quiet relaxed atmosphere then The Tea Pot Café @ Eltham Library may be your solution.
Eltham is a north-​eastern suburb to head to if you want a dose of the country without leaving Melbourne. This small café is tucked into the Eltham Library complex making the most of the winding veranda. The seating on the balcony overlooks the nearby Alistor Knox park and Shillinglaw Cottage and you feel suspended in the bush setting.
It is a great option if your walking your dog in the nearby parks and need to stop for refreshments, or alternatively it makes a convenient location for lunch or coffee break during an all day study session at the library.
The staff here don’t rush you and are friendly while at the same time leaving you to your own thing if that is what you appear to need. The coffee here is great and so are the huge scones, muffins and slices. The breakfasts are generous and made with quality ingredients.
I almost wished I worked at Eltham Library, then I could visit Tea Pot every day!