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25/10/2026
A peaceful Sunday thought before a fresh week begins. 🕊️✨
"Sharing food with another human being is an intimate act that should not be indulged in lightly." — M.F.K. Fisher
Here on the Gallery Level, we cherish being the backdrop for your conversations, celebrations, and quiet moments. Every meal, ribbon sandwich, and dessert is prepared fresh with care and tradition.
Our ovens warm back up tomorrow morning from 9:30am. We look forward to welcoming you!
💻 Plan your week ahead and book your table here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
24/10/2026
What a wonderful Saturday welcoming guests into our heritage home! 🌹✨Our doors are closed tomorrow (Sunday) to give our dedicated team a restful day off, but our online reservations are live 24/7.
Whether you're booking ahead for a morning coffee under the arches, a quiet mid-week lunch, or an elegant weekend High Tea, secure your table early.
💻 Secure your table for next week here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
23/10/2026
Heading into the city for a Saturday stroll tomorrow? Here is proof that you never have to compromise on what to order. 🥑🥓✨
Whether you’re craving a savory weekend brunch or the timeless elegance of a tiered High Tea, our Gallery Level sanctuary has you covered.
Settle in from 9:00am tomorrow for thick toasted sourdough piled high with creamy avocado, vibrant tomato salsa, golden grilled halloumi, and crispy bacon. Sharing a table with someone with a sweet tooth? Our multi-tiered High Teas, loaded with delicate ribbon sandwiches, warm savouries, and fluffy scones with Chantilly cream, are served all day long!
We are open tomorrow (Saturday) from 9:00am to 3:30pm.
🍳 Secure your Saturday table online here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
22/10/2026
You are officially one sleep away from the weekend... and Friday definitely calls for a sweet treat. 🧁🍓✨
When you step out of the office for lunch tomorrow on the Gallery Level, make sure to browse our dessert cabinet for our freshly baked Berry Cupcakes.
Baked fresh on the premises with a soft, delicate crumb, topped with luscious berry swirl frosting, and finished with fresh fruit. They make the sweetest ending to a savory lunch or the perfect companion to a hot pot of specialty loose-leaf tea!
💻 Plan your Friday city lunch escape and book here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
21/10/2026
Craving some proper old-fashioned comfort tomorrow lunch? We have just the dish. 🥪✨When the midday break rolls around tomorrow, escape the street noise and head up to the Gallery Level for our beloved Reuben Sandwich.
We load thick toasted sourdough with tender, house-cooked corned silverside, melted Swiss cheese, sweet caramelised cabbage, and our signature Russian dressing (gfo). Served hot with a fresh garden salad, it’s a hearty, nostalgic classic that always hits the spot!
Available until 2:00pm tomorrow.
💻 Skip the food court and enjoy lunch in the Arcade. Book here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
20/10/2026
Mid-week routine feeling a little routine? Turn Wednesday into an occasion. 🌸✨Treat yourself and a friend to our signature Deluxe High Tea tomorrow afternoon.
Three tiers of delicate ribbon sandwiches, warm savory canapés, and handcrafted sweets, crowned with our famous fluffy raspberry scones served warm with housemade jam and thick Chantilly cream. Served with your choice of specialty loose-leaf tea or espresso coffee.
🍰 Book your Wednesday High Tea online here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
19/10/2026
Monday is done... time to treat your Tuesday self to a cafe classic done right. 🥓🥑🍅✨When the midday craving hits tomorrow, escape the busy city grid and step up to the Gallery Level for our fresh, stacked BLAT.
We load thick toasted sourdough with crisp, sizzling bacon, fresh salad greens, ripe juicy tomatoes, creamy sliced avocado, and house-made mayonnaise (gfo). Served warm with a crisp petite side salad, it is crunchy, creamy perfection in every bite!
💻 Reserve your Tuesday lunch table online here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
18/10/2026
Recharging for the fresh week ahead? Tomorrow's lunch is already sorted. 🥗✨When the Monday hustle picks up, step away from your desk and up to the peaceful, air-conditioned beauty of the Gallery Level. Settle into our heritage dining room from 9:30am for our vibrant Poached Chicken Salad.
Tender, succulent poached chicken breast tossed through crisp mixed salad greens, sweet cherry tomatoes, and cucumber, drizzled with our signature housemade dressing (gf). It is light, wholesome, and the perfect refreshing start to a productive week!
💻 Skip the crowded food courts tomorrow. Book your Monday lunch table here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
18/10/2026
Sunday is for slowing down and appreciating the timeless rituals. ☕🕊️ High above the city foot traffic, the Gallery Level in the historic Brisbane Arcade has long been a destination for those who appreciate tea made the proper way, steeped in a pot, served in fine china, and enjoyed without hurry.
From fragrant Rose tea and classic French Earl Grey to hearty English Breakfast, our specialty loose-leaf selections offer the perfect accompaniment to an afternoon of quiet reflection.
Our doors are resting today, but our online reservations remain open around the clock for the week ahead.
💻 Reserve your table for the week ahead here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
11/10/2026
A peaceful Sunday evening thought before a fresh week begins. 🕊️✨"Food is symbolic of love when words are inadequate." — Alan D. Wolfelt
We couldn't agree more! Here at Room with Roses, pouring love, care, and family heritage into every meal and pastry is what we do best, baking fresh on the premises daily using treasured family recipes.
Our teapots are polished and our ovens turn back on first thing tomorrow morning. See you on the Gallery Level from 9:30am!
💻 Plan your week ahead and book your table here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
10/10/2026
What a wonderful Saturday on the Gallery Level! 🌹✨
Our physical doors are resting tomorrow (Sunday) to give our dedicated team a well-deserved day off, but our live online booking system is open 24/7.
Whether you're planning a quiet coffee and scone date, a family High Tea celebration, or a catch-up lunch with old friends, lock in your table for next week early!
💻 Secure your table for the upcoming week here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
09/10/2026
Saturday strolling in the city calls for a light, delicate lunch high above the Queen Street Mall. 🥞✨
Take a quiet breather tomorrow on the Gallery Level with our Housemade Savoury Crepes.
Made fresh to order and filled with your choice of rich poached chicken and mushroom or delicate smoked salmon and avocado (gfo). Served hot with a fresh garden salad!
We are open tomorrow from 9:00am to 3:30pm.
🍳 Book your Saturday lunch table here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
08/10/2026
You are officially one sleep away from the weekend... let's celebrate with a Friday long lunch! 🍝🥭✨
Step out of the office tomorrow and treat yourself to a delicious midday break on the Gallery Level. Pair your savory main lunch with something fresh, tropical, and sweet from our cabinet: our signature Mango Roulade!
Baked light and airy, rolled with sweet, juicy mangoes and fresh Chantilly cream. It is pure spring indulgence on a plate!
💻 Plan your Friday city escape and book here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
07/10/2026
Gluten-free dining should never mean compromising on flavour or comfort. 🌿🍚
Step into our quiet sanctuary tomorrow for a nourishing, flavourful lunch that satisfies: our Pumpkin & Sage Risotto.
Creamy Arborio rice folded with roasted sweet pumpkin, fresh sage, and finished with shaved parmesan. It’s a warm, delicious hug in a bowl that happens to be completely gluten-free!
💻 Plan your Thursday lunch escape and book here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
06/10/2026
Short work week calling for a mid-week celebration? We think so too. 🥂🌸 Elevate your Wednesday afternoon with our Sparkling High Tea.
Settle in beneath the chandeliers of the Gallery Level and enjoy three elegant tiers loaded with delicate ribbon sandwiches, warm savouries, chef-selected sweet bites, and our famous fluffy raspberry scones with housemade jam and Chantilly cream.
Accompanied by a hot pot of specialty loose-leaf tea or coffee and a chilled glass of sparkling w**e!
🍰 Reserve your Wednesday High Tea online here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
05/10/2026
We hope you had a restful and wonderful King's Birthday long weekend! 👑
✨Our physical doors were resting today for the public holiday, but our ovens turn back on first thing tomorrow morning at 9:30am!
Jump straight back into the work week with a delicious, comforting lunch on the Gallery Level tomorrow: our Housemade Quiche of the Day. Baked fresh daily with seasonal savory fillings and served hot alongside a fresh petite garden salad.
💻 Welcome back the short work week! Book your Tuesday lunch table here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
30/09/2026
Elevate your Thursday afternoon with a celebrated Brisbane tradition. 🌸
☕Gather your favourite people tomorrow for our Deluxe High Tea. Served on three elegant tiers, enjoy delicate ribbon sandwiches, warm savoury bites, chef-selected sweet treats, and our famous fluffy raspberry scones paired with housemade jam and Chantilly cream. Complete with your choice of specialty loose-leaf tea or barista coffee.
🍰 Reserve your Thursday High Tea online here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
28/09/2026
Unwinding after Monday? Let's take care of tomorrow's lunch plans. 🥞🌿
Escape the noise of the city grid tomorrow and step up to the quiet, air-conditioned elegance of the Gallery Level. Settle into our heritage dining room and treat yourself to our delicate Housemade Savoury Crepes.
Filled with your choice of savoury poached chicken and mushroom or fresh smoked salmon and avocado, cooked golden and served hot with a fresh garden salad.
💻 Skip the crowded food courts tomorrow. Book your cozy lunch table here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
27/09/2026
A peaceful Sunday evening thought before a fresh week begins. 🕊️✨
"People who love to eat are always the best people." — Julia Child
We couldn't agree more! Here at Room with Roses, taking care of great people with warm hospitality and treasured family recipes is what we do best, baking every single cake, pie, and classic meal fresh on the premises daily.
Our ovens turn back on first thing tomorrow morning. See you on the Gallery Level from 9:30am!
💻 Plan your week ahead and book your table here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
Address
160 Queen Street Mall
Brisbane, QLD
4000
To get to the location at Queen Street Mall in Brisbane, there are a few options:
If you prefer to use public transport, you can take the train to Central Station and then walk for about 10 minutes towards the Queen Street Mall. Alternatively, you can take a bus that stops at nearby Elizabeth Street or Adelaide Street.
If you prefer to drive, you can park your car at a nearby parking lot such as the Wintergarden Car Park or QueensPlaza Car Park. From there, it's just a short walk towards the Queen Street Mall.
Once you arrive at the Queen Street Mall area, look for the coffee shop and breakfast & brunch restaurant and tea room with beautiful flowers and plants displayed outside its entrance.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
9:30am - 2:30pm |
| Tuesday |
9:30am - 2:30pm |
| Wednesday |
9:30am - 2:30pm |
| Thursday |
9:30am - 2:30pm |
| Friday |
9:30am - 2:30pm |
| Saturday |
9:30am - 2:30pm |
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What people say
Room with Roses, located in Queen Street Mall, Brisbane, is a popular coffee shop and breakfast & brunch restaurant that also serves as a tea room. The establishment has received mixed reviews from various sources.
A recent review by the Brisbane Times praised the "charming" atmosphere of Room with Roses and recommended their high tea service. However, the reviewer noted that the food was "hit and miss" and some dishes were overpriced. Another review by Weekend Notes echoed similar sentiments about the food quality but commended the vintage decor and friendly service.
On Yelp, a customer commented that they had a "lovely experience" at Room with Roses and enjoyed their scones and tea selection. However, another customer complained about slow service during peak hours.
A more critical review on TripAdvisor criticized the limited vegetarian options on the menu and described their breakfast as "average". However, other customers on TripAdvisor have raved about their high tea experience and praised the attentive staff.
No information is available yet on more recent reviews of Room with Roses.
Online customer comments include one person who said they loved the "quaint atmosphere" of Room with Roses but found their coffee to be too weak for their taste. Another customer praised their gluten-free options but felt that some dishes were overpriced.
Overall, it seems that while Room with Roses offers a charming atmosphere and good high tea service, there are mixed opinions about the quality of their food and pricing. Service can also be hit or miss during busy periods.
