The Terrace Receptions

Spent our time with my beautiful wife on our 18th anniversary at the Terrace for high tea, before going for our experience we enjoyed the many walks sightseeing through the gardens and reminisced about the our wedding day which was held here also. Started with 🍾 which was kept topped up!, we started with scrumptious finger sandwiches small pies, sausage rolls, then scones and finished off with macaroons and a coffee It was just a perfect amount for us. We walked back to our car fully content. Would definitely come back for other take away options and relax on the lawns or by the Waterways.

The best thing about this place is the location. The service and food/coffee are average at best. The awnings/rafters need spikes to deter the birds under the balcony. The birds are a serious problem to the point we had to come inside to avoid being swarmed. The staff didn’t clear the tables for the time we were there and birds cleaned up as soon as people left. Menu is small and basic, Jardin Tan would be my vote for a nicer place for food and drink near the botanic gardens.

I attended the Terrace cafe on Anzac Day. I t was very busy but the staff were amazing . They kept calm amongst the obvious shortage of staff which is happening everywhere due to the coronavirus problems. The little outside kiosk couldn’t open because there was no staff ! In the Terrace cafe had scones and jam and cream. They were huge and delicious. A meal in itself . I highly recommend this venue but go easy on the staff. They are doing the best they can under very stressful conditions. I noticed they had an angry customer who only wanted to pay cash. The corona era has changed so many things. I am happy to be out and about again .