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Scones in Cameron Highlands
What’s more mouthwatering to the palate then warm scones with jam and clotted cream with a cuppa tea on a chilly day? Interestingly, Cameron Highlands is noted for this English charm. Chances of indulging in scones are quite high but finding the best may be quite a hunt. Here are our recommendations after stumbling into these places and tasting a couple of more buttery scones:
T-Cafe
Serves delectable scones and fine tea. By far, one of the most famous drop-in cafe/restaurant in Cameron Highlands. Prices are very reasonable (between RM2-3 per scone) and it’s a good place to stop by to have a meal too! Menu ranges from local to western dishes. Try their claypot curry chicken with rice/noodles. It’s lovely, especially in the cold weather.
More details on their website here.
Cameronian Inn
This is a backpacker lodge along Jalan Mentigi, Tanah Rata. A wonderful backpacker’s place with great reviews. We will definitely stay here on our next visit. Rooms are clean and affordable. By accident, we tried the scones here and they were awesome! Dare I say, a tinge better than the ones in T-cafe.
Bala Resort & Restaurant
Personally, we have not tried their scones here, but heard great reviews. The price is not exactly cheap in fact quite steep. For a set of scones & a pot of tea, you’d end up paying RM18.50.
Boh Plantantion
Also, we’ve not tried the scones here, but most tourists to the infamous Boh Plantation normally ends up in their cafe overlooking the tea plantation. They serve scones, tea and strawberry pies.
I’m sure there are many other cafes serving scones in Cameron Highlands. Do you know others? Care to share? We’d love to explore them sometime.
Miss Marple’s Tearoom
Melbourne, not famously known for its prowess in food…however, stunned us with one of its hidden secrets called Miss Marple’s.
Located in a quaint little ‘English town’ up in Dandenong, a visit here is a must. (Little) Miss Marple’s has one of the best scones in this region (or the world) in my opinion. Served with the ever good dollop of fresh cream and silky strawberry jam, this delightful dessert is perfect after a walk around the national park - be it summer or winter. Come summer, order an ice chocolate to sooth the heat; and for winter, a steaming hot choc with marshmallow or their famous Yorkshire Tea just hits the spot!
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- Miss Marples
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- Quiche Lorraine
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- Miss Marples Interior
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- Miss Marple's Sundae Best
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- Buckets of chocolate and whipped cream
We also tried their quiche Lorraine (egg and bacon) a hearty slice with a side salad. An incredible concoction that ends up melting in your mouth!
Service here is friendly, quick and charming. Somehow Aussies seem to top the list when it comes to friendliness and hospitability.
A visit to Miss Marple’s is a must! It’ll brighten up your day.
Opening hours:
Open daily, 11:00am - 4:30pm, including all Public Holidays.
Note: They don’t take bookings
Contact:
382 Mt. Dandenong-Tourist Road
Sassafras
Victoria 3787
Telephone: (03) 9755-1610
Facsimile: (03) 9755-3601