Riverston Tea Rooms
186 Quay St, Rockhampton City, Queensland, 4700
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Why Choose Riverston Tea Rooms?
Riverston Tea Rooms delivers consistently excellent breakfast and brunch in a heritage-listed building that feels like stepping into another era. The big breakfast with nicely toasted sourdough, eggs benedict and quality coffee are standouts, backed by swift, friendly service and fair prices.
About Riverston Tea Rooms
Riverston Tea Rooms is a cafe in Rockhampton City that locals treat as more of an occasion than a quick coffee stop. It's set in a heritage building in the Riverside part of town, and people who've been talk about the vintage fit-out as much as the food: antiques, old jewellery on display, chandeliers with soft lighting. It has the feel of a proper tea room, which suits the range of teas on offer, and we've heard the spiced plum is worth trying.
Breakfast and brunch are what people rave about here. The big breakfast comes up often, with nicely toasted sourdough, and the eggs benedict gets plenty of praise too, including a version with beetroot-infused salmon. Pancakes appear on the menu (big, if a touch sweet, by one local's account), and there's an acai bowl, pasta, and lighter options like the Light Start for those who want something less hearty. The cake cabinet draws a crowd, and vegetarian and vegan choices are on the menu. Locals say the coffee is well made and arrives hot, and food tends to reach the table quickly.
Staff come in for consistent warm mentions: friendly, efficient and happy to help. One visitor noted how spotless the place is, which counts for a lot when you're choosing where to eat. Prices are talked about as fair for what you get, and the quality is the kind that has people calling it a little gem in Rocky. One local did note that the changing menu has its ups and downs, but they still rated it amazing.
You can dine in, including at outdoor seating, or take your order away. It's good for kids, and the tea rooms also do catering, so it's worth asking if you're planning a function or high tea. It's a daytime spot, open for breakfast and lunch, and it's closed one day of the week, so check the hours before you head in.
Location
What Customers Say on Google
“Quite simply the best breakfast in Rockhampton. The service is consistently excellent, the meals arrive quickly, and the coffee is always hot and well made.”
“Always a big fan of big breakfast here, nicely toasted sourdough and loved the tomato sauce.”
“Service was quick, price was right and almost close to perfect experience here.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Riverston Tea Rooms
Riverston Tea Rooms is known for its sourdough, welcoming staff and good value, set inside a heritage building in the Riverside part of town. Breakfast and brunch are the big drawcards, especially the big breakfast with toasted sourdough and the eggs benedict, often served with beetroot infused salmon. The vintage fit-out of antiques, old jewellery and chandeliers adds to the occasion.
Yes, Riverston Tea Rooms caters for vegetarian and vegan diets alongside its regular breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner menu. It also offers coffee, dessert and a notable range of teas, with the spiced plum often mentioned as a favourite. Catering is available too, so it's worth asking directly if you need options for a group or event.
Both options are available. Riverston Tea Rooms offers dine-in seating, including outdoor seating, as well as takeaway for those after a quicker coffee or meal. The dine-in experience is part of the appeal, with its heritage building setting and vintage decor making it feel like more than a typical cafe stop.
Riverston Tea Rooms is noted as good for kids and suits a range of visits, from a quick coffee to a sit-down brunch with family or colleagues. It offers seating both indoors and outdoors, and the menu covers breakfast through to dinner and dessert, giving everyone in a group plenty to choose from.
Riverston Tea Rooms is highly rated locally, with praise consistently going to the quick, friendly service, fresh food and well-made coffee. The big breakfast and eggs benedict are frequently singled out, along with the pancakes and acai bowl. Many also mention the clean, well-presented space and the charm of its antique-filled interior.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 429 215 926
- Address
- 186 Quay St, Rockhampton City, Queensland, 4700
How Riverston Tea Rooms Compares
in Rockhampton City
More reviews than 86% of bakeries in Rockhampton City
Known for Sourdough: 1 of 1 in Rockhampton City
Good Value: 1 of 3 in Rockhampton City
Opening Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 7:30am-3pm
- Wednesday
- 7:30am-3pm
- Thursday
- 7:30am-3pm
- Friday
- 7:30am-3pm
- Saturday
- 7am-3pm
- Sunday
- 7am-2pm
Business Details
- Service Options
- Takeaway, Dine-in
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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