Our Roots
We are a Townsville local ma and pa business. We are passionate about our community and even more passionate about coffee and food. We believe that food should be enjoyed and love makes the best dishes.
We started our business in 2014 with one goal in mind: providing an enjoyable dining experience to the Northern Beaches area. Thanks to our experience and dedication, we’ve managed to become masters of the craft. Providing dishes that are fresh, hearty and simply unforgettable.
Food for Every Mood
Many restaurants have their own take on this recipe, but we’re confident that ours is the best, always prepared to perfection. Share it with friends or have it all to yourself—you’ll enjoy it till the very last bite.
This latest addition to our menu has already become our customers’ favorite. , our Southern Fried Chicken Burger is the dish you’ve been craving. Don’t forget to ask your server about our special extras!Plus every Thursday it is only $10!
Quench Your Thirst
Life is short - eat cake.
Indulge in a tantalising selection of exquisite sweet treats, petite savoury delights, and dainty ribbon sandwiches, all freshly made in-house and served on beautiful tiered trays.
Set amidst spectacular rural surrounds, Millie J cafe is a dedicated venue offering European-inspired traditional high tea served on an eclectic array of fine china, lovingly sourced from around the world over many decades.
Equally elegant and deliciously decadent, high tea at Millie J offers a delightful experience of fine food, artisan tea and great conversation, and also features our signature miniature scones with housemade strawberry preserve and clotted cream.
Gluten-free and vegan options available.
Please advise of dietary requirements when booking.
A Little History.
The tradition of high tea evolved from a cheeky afternoon meal of tea and bread, snuck into the chambers of the Duchess of Bedford in 17th Century England to stave off hunger as she waited for her man to return home for the late evening meal.
As influential young men discussed politics over increasingly long lunches, stylish women of the day grasped afternoon tea as a social outlet to discuss ‘tea business’ – topics not deemed fit for conversation in mixed company.
High tea has transcended history to become one of today’s most popular and enduring ways to break from routine and share cherished moments with family and friends.
How to Book
Seatings are available for groups of 2 to 35 people – ideal for your next celebration, or making a special occasion of your next social catch-up!
High tea reservations are essential. Please call our bookings manager from Monday to Sunday, 9 am to 4 pm, and weekends Sunday to 1 pm on 07 47748298.
Click the link below for Menu
Dine In or Take Away
Monday - Friday 6 am - 4 pm
Saturday - Sunday: 6 am - 2 pm
Kitchen closes 2 pm daily.
After hours available for private functions
What Did You Think?
We are always on the lookout for "that special someone". If you have qualities that you think would be beneficial to our guests experience, we want to meet you! We hand-pick our team very carefully, and prefer to promote internally those who are interested in opportunities. Face-to-face is ideal, but if you live out of town and are looking to make the move to the beautiful city of Townsville we want to hear from you.
