The Tea Rooms - Stoke Newington

On Wednesday we went for tea and cakes at the lovely Tea Rooms on Church Street in Stoke Newington. It's a very sweet, little tea rooms serving an incredible array of delicious cakes. I opted for carrot cake, which was incredible. I hate to use the word 'moist' to describe it, but it was very, well, moist! Chris had a chocolate and almond cake which was pretty tasty too. They sell dozens of types of leaf tea, served in mismatched cups and saucers. Due to the Royal wedding it was decked out with union jacks and bunting, and they were selling cupcakes with Kate & Wills on (I'm not sure how appetising a concept this is).

Amazing carrot cake

At the weekend they serve traditional afternoon tea with finger sandwiches and scones, which judging by the cakes we ate must be pretty good. The waitresses were very friendly and the prices are reasonable considering how delicious the food is. It manages to retain a quaint British feel without being stuffy, the perfect destination for an afternoon treat!

Royal wedding cupcakes