Providence Cafe

Providence café opened in Carlton more than one year ago. It was opened by Elena and Michael Tan (Hero Subs, Reading Room Café, The Grain Store). They pride them self on using the best produce from farmers market all around Victoria. Last year they had high tea every month but this year they decided to do it only on special occasions to make the occasions even more special. I was intrigue by their Chinese New Year High Tea Party ($ 38/​pp) and quickly booked the afternoon session.
The café it self was simply, airy, spacious decorated with timber panel, white furnitures and shades of grey. They also have some outdoor seatings which are great for summer. I love the art work of colourful vegetables on the wall. This place is also kids friendly with plenty of pram access, change table, kids menu, high chairs and disabled toilet, they even have toys and books. Elena and Michael really understand the need of a family since they also have a kid. While we are on the topic, I’m in the middle of my research on kids friendly café and I’m planning to compile them into a list. This is for all the mothers out there. Stay tune!
One of my friend works in the kitchen at Providence and prior the day I have requested something to surprise my husband since my third year anniversary just a couple days before the high tea day. She apparently ask one of her talented friend to make this simple yet charming platter. My friend bring’s this plate out her self at the end of our high tea. It was the perfect ending.

Awesome little café around the corner from where I work. They regularly hold themed High Teas, I attended the Chocolate High Tea which was amazing! Regularly go for coffee when I need a quick fix, and will usually pick up something sweet or savoury while I’m there, depending on what’s on offer. I particularly love their savoury muffins, and they always vary their flavours each day which keeps things interesting. Highly recommended!

This place does awesome monthly tea party!
I love my sweets. High tea in Melbourne could be quite an expensive activity. Not anymore because I found Providence Café!
They do nice brunches & coffee. On top of that, they also do super affordable high tea parties once a month! When I say «affordable», it really is a-​f-​f-​o-​r-​d-​a-​b-​l-​e!
Last time I visited, I only paid $ 38 and I had a 9 course meal done by Providence Café, as well as their monthly collaboration partners like Wonderbao, Mork, Luxbite etc.
Amazing value, amazing food & atmosphere.
Looking forward to their next high tea party!