The Terrace Cafe & Tea Rooms

The Terrace plays host to visiting tourists from all around the country and the globe. We invite them to taste our delicious menu whilst relaxing in the peaceful surrounds of the cafe and terrace.

Melburnians & our loyal locals who visit the Royal Botanic Gardens regularly also love The Terrace for its dining, relaxed location, views and our friendly dedicated staff.

Bookings cannot be taken to reserve tables for guests selecting from the a la carte menu. There is ample seating both inside and outside the cafe throughout the day and hot food is delivered to the table by our staff with a table stand number system.

Hot food is available from 11.00 am to 2.30 pm daily.

Terrace Opening Hours

May to September
9.45am to 4.00pm

October to April
9.00am to 5.00pm

How to Find Us - Location Map


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The Terrace

What's On

To see what's coming up at The Terrace click on What's On Special events such as Easter, Mothers Day & Queen's Birthday.

Daily menu

We are proud to continue The Terrace's tradition of home made scones, jam & cream - as it simply would not be The Terrace without them! Also available freshly made baguettes, ribbon sandwiches, yoghurt and muesli and fresh food salad.

Tearoom Menu

High Tea

High Tea bookings are pre-paid with reserved tables being set up with High Tea crockery. As we are heading into the busy season High Teas can now be booked in two sessions - 11.00 to 13.00 and 14.00 to 16.00.

Come in and enjoy our tradtional scones, miniature cakes and ribbon sandwiches. A must for those wishing a palate pampering.

Additional information (see below & flyer attached):

$45.00 per person

Allow yourself 1.5 to 2 hours for your High Tea (session times above)

Special allergy requirements to be advised at the time of booking

To make a booking we require a 50% deposit. We will then call you a couple of days before to check your final number and obtain permission for final payment.

Bookings are essential on 9820 9590 or theterrace@dncinc.com

Please view below link for further details on our High Teas.

High Tea at The Terrace

GOURMET PICNIC BOXES

Picnic boxes to collect & enjoy in the Royal Botanic Gardens..

We find that visitors love to explore the gardens first and then come to us to collect their lunch boxes to take and sit on the banks of the lake or on the rolling lawns nearby.

Adults and kids picnic box available and allergy requirements can be catered for.

We are committed to your total garden experienceand and our picnic boxes are deisgned to ensure you enjoy a scrumptious freshly made lunch. Let us do the work for you.

For orders please call 9820 - 9590 or theterrace@dncinc.com - please ensure you provide your contact number when emailing your request.

Adult Picnic Boxes $38.00 each

Children Picnic Boxes $18.00 each

Please view the below link for further details on our picnic boxes

Gourmet Picnic Boxes - Adults and Children

Don't forget your picnic rug!

GIFT VOUCHERS

Gift vouchers available for the Terrace. A High Tea or Gourmet Picnic Box voucher perfect gift for that person who already has everything.

Vouchers will be posted to you at no additional cost.