ally's space

I happened to be working in Southend on Sea and a colleague mentioned going to check out a new tea room that had opened just off the high street.  Now being a huge lover of tea and cake of course I said yes. At one end of the high street down a side street lies Madhatters.  Outside you are greeted by a framed menu and a glimpse of the cakes on offer through the windows. The tea room is nice and bright, pretty tables and chairs/sofas. The paintings on the walls are from alice in wonderland, Madhatters tea party.  We were quickly seated and handed huge menus. I chose my tea from the vast choices, taking in the various choices of hot choc too. I headed off to have a look at the cakes.  All the cakes are freshly baked and change daily. I ordered and sat chatting with friends. Our tea arrived.... I loved the mix of modern spotty tea pots with traditional cup and saucer.  I felt like I was having tea at my Nan's. Then my cake arrived, I had chosen the Oreo baked chees...