My favourite coffee in the hills! Love the ambience. Great food and very filling. Try the awesome scones. Great customer service too

Had lunch with a couple of friends, one from the hills area, and another from overseas. The service was slow (slower than usual) and when my order did arrive it was the wrong one. I shared my friend's lunch and then gave her my complimentary lunch, which had been made by the manager, to take home.

I was hungry and by the time the first incorrect order came, I was over it. We all felt that we had been waiting too long and it wasn't as if it was really busy. We had our day to get on with and what started as a quick bite to eat, became drawn out. We spent over an hour getting lunch, which was a pide bread with filling! Now how hard can that be. It had been my suggestion to come to the tea-rooms rather than the Kallista Deli and I was left to feel that I'd chosen wrongly.

I was rather miffed with the waitress who seemed more interested in her bad jokes (the food was 'sun-baking' and it seemed that she would have preferred to be away from the cafe sun-baking too) than in excellent customer service.

Approximate cost: $14

Like stepping back in time. Must go to this place for coffee and scones, they are the best!! Not as well known as some but yet they are the best in the hills! You won't he disapointed.

I have been to this tea room a number of times over the years but when I recently visited I felt the scones have gone down hill. I only ever order the scones & there has definitely been a change. Scones were doughy & smaller than norm also the jam wasn't nice and the cream portion was very small. Service was friendly & efficient however.

We took my elderly mother to Kalista Tea Rooms for her 90th birthday and we all loved it. Great drive through the hills to get there with great views. Had a wonderful time and highly recommend.

The service, food and especially the coffee is consistently good! Liz and Sandra are a great team - always friendly and happy to help. Lots of parking available and it's nice and warm in the winter! Whether you are a local or visiting the Dandenongs, be sure to visit Kallista Tea Rooms.

Fantastic friendly service, great location and lots of space to chill out (plus lots of parking). The burgers are awesome but only available after 11. Before then, try the breakfast baguette

Approximate cost: $20

This is a must stop place in the Dandenongs, the coffee is wonderful and the desserts just scrumptious!!

Approximate cost: $14

I LOVE kcal lists tea rooms ever since I visited here with my friend over the Xmas break! We had a gorgeous meal from the all day breakfast menu and loved it!! And yumm coffee too!!

I have come here quite a few times. The staff are always friendly, the food is yummy and they serve coffee in bowls! :)

Approximate cost: $17