The Secret Garden Tearoom - Sunderland

Make sure to make a reservation before you visit this restaurant! We learned the hard way when we sat at a table with a small child without a reserved sign. We had to go search for a staff member to assist us. This cafe is located at the rear of a carpet store.

Booking is recommended as space is limited! Gorgeous afternoon tea,friendly and warm welcome! Fresh as a daisy at 1545 ... unlike some other establishments Huge variety placed in front of us too! We will be back ! Yes, I stand by my statement that you are on par with Fortnum and Mason! Lovely

We had a great experience at this restaurant when we pre-booked for 10 girls to celebrate our children's birthdays. After spending the morning at Wet and Wild, we brought 6 11-year-olds and 4 14-year-olds to the restaurant. Although it was very busy, our table was ready and the staff were incredibly helpful. There were various themed teas available, but we chose the traditional option with a variety of sandwiches, cheese scones, Victoria sponge cake, cheesecake, and cream tea scones. The children were famished after their morning activities and devoured almost everything on the table. My husband and I were also very full, but every bite was delicious and we found ourselves wanting more. The cheese and pickle scones were my husband's favorite, while I couldn't get enough of the cheesecake. The attention to detail in the food, including the homemade jam, was impeccable. Despite some previous reviews mentioning slow service times, we found that good things come to those who wait. We will definitely be returning to this restaurant in the future.

Visited at the weekend for the first time for unicorn afternoon tea for two adults two kids as well as my 4 week old baby. I rang ahead to check there would be space for her pram (I'm a first time mam so still a little anxious when it comes to taking her out! but the staff were so so lovely and accommodating!! I felt so at ease with her there and was also able to breastfeed comfortably. As well as that all of the food was lovely, and a good choice of drinks too including pink unicorn hot chocolate for the kids...amazing value when you think it's only £7.50 per afternoon tea including a drink. The children shared one as it was enough for them so was only £22.50 total for us all...Unbelievable! Im shocked at how cheap it was actually and would happily have paid more. Would definitely recommend, but book in advance as its popular on a weekend and was fully booked the day we went so I'm glad we booked (but didn't feel at all packed or overcrowded, I appreciate they don't ram people in to give you the best possible experience Thank you. We will be back! :

Me and my daughter popped out for a cheeky slice of cake. We both had a toffee caramel cake. It was clearly home made, and so moist and served with a nice dollop of Lickety Split's Cinderella ice-cream. This quaint little cafe is a bit quirky, and found up a back lane of all places. However, the food and hospitality are beyond reproach! Would I go back? In a heartbeat,