Farm House Cafe

I tried the mystery-style high tea at Farm House Cafe in Clevedon, Auckland, and I really enjoyed how different it felt—more like a degustation than a classic three-tier afternoon tea. The savory course was strong (the fried chicken with honey aioli was my favourite), and the portions were genuinely generous for the price.

Pros

+Degustation-style courses feel a bit more special and structured
+Generous portion sizes across savories, scones, and desserts
+Great with substitutions for allergies (they swapped my beef item)
+House-made gelato/sorbet palate cleanser is a lovely touch

Cons

-Mystery format may not suit you if you like seeing menus in advance
-Devonshire scone felt firmer and the cream-on-top setup was a bit awkward to eat
-Some dessert elements (like the pistachio base) were quite dense

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Highlights

+Degustation-style courses feel a bit more special and structured
+Generous portion sizes across savories, scones, and desserts
+Great with substitutions for allergies (they swapped my beef item)

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Jos Atkin