Flo & Ada

We enjoyed the Melbourne moment tea and scones. Excellent service and assistance picking a tea, and we were pleasantly surprised to find gluten free and vegan options for a sweet treat!

Heading to the hills and beyond for a day trip , we looked to the internet for a cafe suggestion. I took a leap of faith as Ada was my grandmother’s name , and it stood up to the reviews . What a charming little cafe this is , it’s almost like traveling back in time . The interior is beautifully done , with an eye for detail, and the staff are warm and cordial , it’s like visiting a friend’s house . The owner explained that Flo and Ada was named after her two grandmother’s and the recipes were handed down from them as well , which is a lovely way of remembering a loved one . The cafe does offer coffee , but I would recommend the tea , as there is such a wide variety on offer . My friend and I ordered a pot to share , of Lemon Myrtle and Davidson Plum , which was refreshing with a slight sweetness. Even my non tea drinking child enjoyed a sip . You can order doorstops , which are sandwiches with thick slices of bread , with various fillings . But I found gluten free scones , so had to order some as it’s very rare . They were delightfully delicious and were accompanied by some clotted cream , which I’d actually never had before ( apparently the cream is baked and then cooled and refrigerated). My friend had blueberry scones , which she raved about, with caramelised fig jam , and my youngest enjoyed their plain ones with strawberry jam . Seriously good scones . They also offer high tea if you book in advance. We had to rush off for an appointment, but now we’ve found this gem of a cafe , my friend and I want to return to enjoy the cosy atmosphere, with its friendly staff .