The Hatter and the Hare
1/21 Scoresby Rd, Bayswater, Victoria, 3153
“See you in Wonderland”
Known for
Why Choose The Hatter and the Hare?
The Hatter and the Hare is a Wonderland-themed café in Bayswater that appeals as much to adults as families, with generous food portions and a carefully styled space full of flowers and detail. Staff are consistently noted for their attentiveness and friendliness. It's a reliable choice for brunch, lunch or custom cake orders with takeaway and dine-in options available.
About The Hatter and the Hare
The Hatter and the Hare is a Wonderland-themed café and patisserie in Bayswater, Victoria, and it draws grown-ups as much as families. The room is dressed in flowers, greenery and Alice in Wonderland detail, with big windows that let the light in and enough seating to take a group without feeling squeezed. One visitor who stopped by on a whim was surprised to find more adults than kids inside, and left asking why somewhere this charming sits so far from the city.
It's a café first, with breakfast, brunch and lunch on a seasonal menu, plus coffee and a long list of sweet treats. One local who treated their mum to it called the sweet and savoury plates beautifully presented, and the staff even found room for a last-minute extra guest. Custom cake orders are available too, and wholesale desserts go out to other venues. You can dine in, sit outside, grab takeaway or have it delivered, and high chairs are on hand for little ones.
We hear the staff are a real strength, with plenty of friendly, patient people happy to explain the cakes. The odd drink is said to run a little small for the price, so the fancier ones are a treat rather than an everyday order.
It gets busy, particularly on special occasions, and a few people have run into slow service or cakes selling out later in the day. Book ahead for groups and high tea, and check the hours before you go, as they vary a little through the week.
Location
What Customers Say on Google
“Stepping into this cafe is like falling down the rabbit hole into the set of Alice in Wonderland. The space is beautifully styled, fresh, clean, and full of life, with an abundance of flowers and greenery that make it feel vibrant yet calming.”
“Amazing food, very friendly and accommodating staff (especially the waitress named Alyce, she was so attentive, bubbly and kind ✨) The atmosphere was just incredible, right down to the finer details in there beautiful cupcakes/cakes 😍 I have the cold brew salted caramel and it was ABSOLUTELY to die for!”
“The food is fantastic, super yummy with genuinely large portion sizes. If you get an add-on (like avocado or bacon), you get a fair amount, so it's totally worth the price.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About The Hatter and the Hare
The Hatter and the Hare is a Wonderland-themed café and patisserie, styled with flowers, greenery and Alice in Wonderland details. It's known for its high tea, chicken burger, cakes and coffee, and draws both families and groups of adults who come purely for the themed setting and photo-worthy decor.
Yes. The bakery offers both vegan and vegetarian options alongside its regular breakfast, brunch and lunch menu. It also provides dine-in, takeaway and delivery, so you can eat in the themed space or order to go.
High tea is one of the things this Bayswater café is known for, and visitors have booked it for birthdays and special occasions. Custom cake orders are also offered, alongside a cake cabinet of sweets. Bookings are worth making ahead given how busy the space gets.
Yes, it's set up for both kids and adults, with high chairs, outdoor seating and a Mad Hatter theme that visitors describe as charming for children and grown-ups alike. Some locals note it gets busy, especially on weekends, so arrive patient if you have a group booking.
The published menu covers coffee in black, white, cold brew, batch brew and espresso tonic styles, plus chai lattes, matcha latte and hot chocolate by Mork. There are also cold specialty drinks like strawberry matcha latte, pink lemonade, watermelon crush and deluxe shakes such as strawberry extreme and banana split.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 3 9720 5230
- hello@hhcafe.com.au
- Address
- 1/21 Scoresby Rd, Bayswater, Victoria, 3153
How The Hatter and the Hare Compares
in Bayswater
More reviews than 88% of bakeries in Bayswater
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 7am-3pm
- Tuesday
- 8am-4pm
- Wednesday
- 7am-3pm
- Thursday
- 7am-3pm
- Friday
- 7am-4pm
- Saturday
- 8am-4pm
- Sunday
- 8am-4pm
Business Details
- Service Options
- Takeaway, Delivery, Dine-in
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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