Leafy Oak Tea Room

Leafy Oak Tea Room in Ware is a café with a garden-centre feel, set on Hertford Road. It’s the sort of place people say they’ve driven past often before finally stopping in, then wonder why they waited so long. On warmer days, the garden room gives it a pleasant setting for an unhurried visit. Afternoon tea is a clear draw here, with customers mentioning homemade quiche, scones and cakes. The tea room is also known for being run with a helpful touch, and there’s a garden-centre side to the business where plants are part of the appeal as well. Dogs are welcome, which makes it an easy choice for an outing with the family dog in tow, and it’s well thought of locally for the way it combines food and browsing. Free parking and wheelchair accessibility add to the convenience, especially if you’re planning a longer stop. If you’re heading over on a busy weekend, it’s worth allowing a little extra time, but once you’re there it lends itself to a calm break over tea and something sweet.

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