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03/06/2026
Make your Wednesday feel like a special occasion. ✨
Gather a friend or two and escape the cold in the quiet elegance of the Brisbane Arcade. Our signature Deluxe High Tea is a cherished tradition, featuring delicate ribbon sandwiches, warm savouries, petite sweets, and our famous fluffy scones.
Book your table here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
02/06/2026
The ultimate winter warmer. 🥣
With the winter chill officially setting in, there is nothing quite like our freshly made Soup of the Day. Prepared in-house with seasonal ingredients and served steaming hot with warm, crusty sourdough, it is the perfect comfort food for your Tuesday lunch break.
Book your lunch here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
01/06/2026
Hello June, and hello Winter! ❄️☕
The cooler months are officially upon us, and our heritage dining room is the perfect cozy escape from the crisp city air.
June also brings something incredibly exciting to the city: Dine BNE! We are thrilled to be participating in this fantastic month-long celebration of Brisbane's food scene. Keep your eyes peeled as we share more details on our special Dine BNE offerings very soon.
We look forward to warming you up with a pot of tea this week!
Book your table here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
27/05/2026
The perfect mid-week escape. ✨
Break up your week with a touch of elegance. Our signature Deluxe High Tea is a cherished Brisbane tradition, featuring delicate ribbon sandwiches, warm savouries, petite sweets, and our famous fluffy scones. Pair it with a freshly brewed pot of loose-leaf tea and watch the world go by in the Arcade.
Book your table here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
26/05/2026
Tuesday afternoons call for a pot of tea and something sweet! 🍋☕
Whether you are catching up with a friend or just taking a quiet moment for yourself, our heritage dining room is the perfect mid-week escape. All of our treats are baked fresh in-house using cherished family recipes—because we believe the classic way is always the best way.
Step into the Arcade today and find your perfect slice in our cake cabinet.
Book your table here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
25/05/2026
It is officially the final week of autumn! 🍂
As the mornings get crisper, our heritage dining room is the perfect place to warm up. Step out of the cool city breeze and join us for a comforting bowl of our Soup of the Day. Made fresh in-house and served piping hot with warm, crusty sourdough, it is the ultimate late-autumn comfort.
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21/05/2026
Comfort in a bowl. 🥣
With the beautiful autumn weather cooling down the city streets, there is nothing quite like our freshly made Soup of the Day. Prepared in-house with seasonal ingredients and served steaming hot with warm, crusty sourdough, it is the perfect light and warming lunch for your Thursday.
Book your lunch here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
20/05/2026
Make your Wednesday feel like a special occasion. ✨
Gather a friend or two and escape into the quiet elegance of the Brisbane Arcade for our signature Deluxe High Tea. Ribbon sandwiches, warm savouries, petite sweets, and our famous fluffy scones, all served in our heritage dining room.
Book your table here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
19/05/2026
A true Room with Roses nostalgic classic for your Tuesday lunch. 🍽️
Made from our treasured house recipe, our Corned Beef Fritters are golden, comforting, and served with our own corn relish, sour cream, and a fresh side salad. It is the perfect hearty dish to warm you up this autumn.
Book your lunch here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
17/05/2026
Starting the week with something bright and wonderfully zesty! 🍋
If the cooler autumn mornings have you craving a sweet pick-me-up, step into the Arcade and treat yourself to our famous Lemon Curd Roulade (gf). Featuring soft meringue rolled with our house-made lemon curd and Chantilly cream, topped with toasted almond flakes.
Pair it with a freshly brewed pot of Earl Grey and watch the city go by.
Book your table here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
17/05/2026
"Nostalgia is the most powerful drug." — Marty Rubin
A beautiful thought for your Sunday! ✨
Here at Room with Roses, we embrace nostalgia every single day. From our cherished family recipes—like our classic Corned Beef Fritters and Savoury Mince—to the timeless elegance of our heritage dining room in the Brisbane Arcade, we love keeping the charm of the past alive.
We look forward to sharing a little slice of nostalgia with you in the week ahead!
Book your table here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
16/05/2026
Crisp autumn mornings call for true comfort food. 🍳
Before you hit the shops in the city, start your Saturday right with our nostalgic Savoury Mince on Toast. Made from our own traditional family recipe with tomato, onions, and parsley, it is hearty, warming, and simply delicious.
We are open today from 9:00am to 3:30pm. Walk-ins welcome, bookings recommended!
Book your table here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
15/05/2026
Friday lunches were made for a little elegance. 🥂
Treat yourself today to our delicate Chicken & Mushroom Savoury Crepes. Filled with perfectly poached chicken, fresh mushrooms, and leeks in a rich cream sauce, they are an absolute delight.
Pair it with a chilled glass of wine and officially welcome the weekend.
Book your table here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
14/05/2026
The ultimate morning pick-me-up. ❤️
Start your Thursday right with a pot of loose-leaf tea and a plate of our famous Raspberry Scones. Baked fresh every single morning, they are served wonderfully warm with our house-made jam and rich Chantilly cream.
The perfect excuse to step away from the desk for an hour!
Book your table here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
13/05/2026
High Tea, without the holiday rush. ☕🥪
Did you miss out on a table last week? Or perhaps you just prefer a quieter atmosphere? Mid-week is the perfect time to join us for our signature Deluxe High Tea.
Settle in and enjoy our delicate ribbon sandwiches, warm savouries, petite sweets, and famous fluffy scones at your own pace.
Book your table here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
12/05/2026
We are back to our wonderful, everyday classics! 🥪✨
The Mother's Day rush has settled, and the Arcade has returned to its peaceful, quiet self. If you are looking for a hearty, comforting autumn lunch today, our famous Reuben Sandwich is exactly what you need.
Featuring home-cooked corned beef, Swiss cheese, caramelised cabbage, and our own Russian dressing on toasted sourdough (gfo), it is the perfect midday reset.
Book your lunch here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
10/05/2026
The Mother's Day rush might be over, but our ovens are still on and the teapots are brewing! ☕✨
If you are looking for a quiet spot to decompress after a busy weekend of celebrating, the Arcade is the perfect sanctuary. Step away from the city hustle and join us for a peaceful morning tea or a comforting, classic lunch today.
Book your table for the week ahead here: https://roomwithroses.com.au/
09/05/2026
🌸 Happy Mother's Day! 🌸
To the mums, the grandmothers, the step-mothers, the mothers-in-law, and the wonderful women who act as mother figures to so many—today is for you.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in the Arcade this past week to celebrate. It is our absolute privilege to host your family traditions and help you create new memories.
We hope you have a beautiful, restful Sunday surrounded by the people you love. We are closed today to celebrate with our own families, but we will be back to pouring tea tomorrow!
08/05/2026
It is the final day of our Pre-Mother's Day celebrations! 🥂
Our dining room is full, the teapots are brewing, and the Chocolate in a Bottle is chilling. Thank you to everyone who has joined us this week to spoil the incredible women in your lives. We cannot wait to host our final round of beautiful families today.
Just a gentle reminder: Vouchers will not be accepted today, and our balcony seating is completely full.
Let the celebrations begin! 🌸
08/05/2026
Tomorrow is the final day of our Pre-Mother's Day Celebration Menu! ✨
If you are booked in for our Luncheon, make sure you save room for dessert. Choose between our Crepe Suzette featuring crepes with our classic orange and Cointreau sauce, ice cream and berries (gf), or our Chocolate Sour Cream Cake with Chocolate Ganache and Chantilly cream.
A few important notes if you are joining us tomorrow (Saturday 9th May):
🌸 All tables on our balcony are officially fully booked!
🌸 Room with Roses gift vouchers will not be accepted tomorrow (but can be used any other day of the year).
📞 For any last-minute cancellations or available spots, please call Vicki directly on (07) 3229 7050.
07/05/2026
Did you know that around a quarter of Australians will be purchasing gifts for people who aren’t their birth mother, including mothers-in-law, wives or partners and other family members? Similarly, some opt to recognise those women who have been mother figures to them in their lives. More love for mums to go around!
If you are still looking for the perfect gift to show your appreciation, our online Gift Certificates are the ultimate gesture. They are valid for a full 3 years, giving her plenty of time to plan a beautiful day out in the Arcade.
Head to https://roomwithroses.com.au/ to purchase yours instantly.
05/05/2026
Have you booked your table for our Pre-Mother's Day Luncheon? 🍽️
Running until this Saturday, treat Mum to a beautiful sit-down meal in the Arcade. Enjoy 2 courses for $58 or 3 courses for $69pp.
Start with a warming Chicken & Sweet Corn Soup with crusty bread and butter (gfo) or our Roast Pumpkin, Feta and Toasted Pine Nut Risotto (gf, v). For your main course, choose between our Camembert Chicken—which is a crumbed chicken breast filled with camembert and pan fried, served with cranberry gravy sauce, potato gratin and side salad—or our Barramundi with Dill Cream Sauce, served with new potatoes, seasonal vegetables and lemon wedge (gf).
📞 Tables are strictly limited. Please call Vicki on (07) 3229 7050 to book your spot!
05/05/2026
We are officially in full swing with our Pre-Mother's Day Celebration Menu! 🌸
If you are joining us for our famous Mother's Day High Tea ($70 per person) between 9:00am and 2:30pm, expect a truly decadent spread. (Please note: Gluten-Free options are +$5 and Vegetarian +$3, with no other dietary options or ingredient changes available this week ).
For Lovers of the Finer Things: 🥂🍫
Elevate your High Tea with our spectacular "Chocolate in a Bottle". This unique, clear beverage combines traditionally vinified French blanc de blancs with the essence of dark Belgian chocolate and hazelnut extract. Refreshing on the palate, it is a truly unique sensory experience! Available by the glass ($25) or bottle ($95).
📞 We are heavily booked! To secure one of our final tables, please call Vicki directly on (07) 3229 7050.
03/05/2026
"Cooking is all about people. Food is maybe the only universal thing that really has the power to bring everyone together. No matter what culture, everywhere around the world, people get together to eat." — Guy Fieri
A wonderful thought for your Sunday, especially as we head into our favourite week of the year! 🌸
Mother's Day is ultimately about bringing families together. We are so honoured that so many of you choose to gather around our tables in the Arcade to share stories, sip tea, and celebrate the incredible women in your lives over a beautiful meal.
We cannot wait to welcome you all this week for our Pre-Mother's Day Celebration Menu, starting this Tuesday!
For last-minute bookings, please call Vicki directly on (07) 3229 7050.
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.
