This is a fantastic little team room. It seats approx 50(?) people, and opens at 11am. But be careful - It is so popular that there is a line to get in!
We went on a Sunday morning, and got there at approx 10.45am. There was a line out the front already so we joined the queue.
We got a beautiful little table right by the window. But don't worry, if they are full, they will put your name down for the next available table.
The Decor is adorable, reminiscent of an english cottage. The staff are very courteous, and managed the busy tea room very well.
We had the chicken cottage pie, and followed that up with some of the best scones I have ever had!
The scones come with jam and cream and are just delicious.
Their menu is very traditional, and ranges from savory snacks, to lunch and a huge array of Deserts.
Be careful if you are ordering the Sundae - It is HUGE and would probably be best shared between two people at least.
All in all, I would definitely recommend Miss Marples for a relaxed bite to eat with delicious food.

Nice ambience, great scones and tea offering. Staff courteous. However, if you are a non-dairy person, perhaps not the right joint to go to. They are quite generous with their servings of cream and ice cream and anything diary related.
Also, quite a touristy place so does get crowded. Expect a long queue before you can get yourself into the tea room.

absolutely love the set out of miss marples tea room, scones alone are worth the lovely drive out to sassafras. always busy yet not crowded would recommend to everyone

A very busy, touristy attraction in the quaint town of Sassafras in Mt. Dandenong. A gorgeous little house that gets very full especially for lunch at any day of the week and a nice place to vist at anytime of year because its cosy and a great atmosphere. I feel the food is overpriced for what it is however it is very nice and the staff are attentive and meet all your needs. You may have to put your name down on a list at the front desk if they are busy as there will be a wait and there are only about two long seats/pews to sit on or you will have to stand outside so get in early for lunch!

Approximate cost: $18

I am a local so have been to most tea rooms in the hills. This is one of the worst. Bad service, average but expensive food, and tables so close together make this one tea room I will leave for the tourists.

Approximate cost: $15

My wonderful fiancee took me hear for my surprise birthday treat! And I wasn't disappointed! The area is absolutely gorgeous, and if we could move there tomorrow, I wouldn't hesitate!! We arrived about 10:15am so had a wonder around and had a sticky beak in the lovely little gift shops that are numerous. While waiting for it to open, the crowd became bigger. We knew this as we had read reviews that mentioned a long waiting time. We were lucky to get a window table almost first. The doors opened right on 11am. As there are no bookings taken, and it is quite a snug venue, I noticed some people with groups of more than 4 were told to wait a minute so they could put some table together (Those patrons weren't at all happy about that!). As they crowd filled the tearoom up very quickly, those at the back were told of the approximate wait time and they could leave their name, if they wished to dine there. Most were fine with that. Yes it was busy, but not raucous or deafening. It was an audible chatter that added to the atmosphere. Our waiter was efficient and polite. I wasn't that hungry so ordered the garden salad, while my fiancee ordered the beef cottage pie. To drink he had a raspberry and I a pot of Yorkshire tea. We didn't have to wait long. My salad was substantial, fresh and quite nice. The dressing was stated as no oil dressing and was quite refreshing (although a wee bit sweet for me). Fiancee thought the cottage pie was nice. He said there was more potato than anything, but overall it was pleasant. The prices are.....well...yes....a bit out there! I mean, For the same price at another place you would get 3 times as much! I would've like to have tried the scones (which I noticed were like a big cake cut into squares), but the salad was quite enough for moi.
So, overall it was a cute, quaint little tearoom with efficient and friendly staff. It would be great if they had a wider repertoire, say using seasonal produce throughout the year, and the prices could be more suited to what you order/get. I guess it's been working for them for a while, they're always busy, so why change a good thing. If you're a fan of old English charm, Agatha Christie and tea pots, it's a beautiful drive.

Approximate cost: $15

I was in the area on Friday with a group of friends on a photographic trip. After the morning shooting we decided to stop in and grab something to eat. Our party of 8 or so sat down but one was still outside and planned to join us in 10 minutes. Upon arrival he asked one of the waitresses to place another chair at the end of the table. The woman was downright rude and told him that she would not, that he was ill mannered for trying to jump the queue. Our party tried to explain that he was with us, but she didn't believe us, or him, and embarrassed him by telling him that he was lying.

The food was overpriced and nothing special. We will not be going back, when there are other places in the same street who do not humiliate their customers and offer better food.

My daughter and I enjoyed lunch here one weekday. We arrived early as we knew the place would be busy [No bookings, just turn up and hope for the best!]. We were able to get a table and had a very tasty lunch. The walls are covered with photos of Margaret Rutherford [she played the first Miss Marple]. There are also dozens of teapots and other ceramic items on display. Well worth a visit! [We had previously tried one Sunday but the queue was out of the door].

Approximate cost: $20

Went as we've heard so much about this place. The cottage looking tea room is quite appealing. Nice and warm inside. Food is delivered on pretty plates. Tea was average, nothing special and scones were average too. The jam however was quite nice. Overall, a place more for tourists. Experiencing it once is more than enough, I would only go again if I were showing visitors around as you could get the same food pretty much anywhere.

Lived in the hills for sometime and know that Miss Marples is an establishment though I had not had the chance to sample its fare until I visited with an overseas friend. Big on dairy, which I didn't realize. I ordered a soy latte but my bread and butter pudding arrived with a substantial serving of ice-cream and cream, and very little pudding. Granted I should have had the presence of mind to tell them to go easy with the dairy.But I had no idea since it was my first time. My friend also was not happy with her Vienna coffee, as she couldn't taste the coffee for all the cream. We were hurried along as there were people waiting. Pity as I think this place is about ambience rather than the menu, but one is not allowed to linger, even just a little.

Approximate cost: $18