There’s nothing like having scones in Cameron Highlands while enjoying tea from locally sourced leaves. But where should you go when there are so many options to choose from?
Many strawberry farms tend to serve scones that you can eat with your self-picked strawberries. There are also some fancy places if you want to pretend that you’re overseas in Europe!
Take a look at these recommended spots!
1. The Lord’s Café
For yummy scones and apple pies at reasonable prices, The Lord’s Café has you covered.
This hidden café is above a Marrybrown restaurant in Tanah Rata. Their delicious scones are cheap at RM3.20 apiece and served with delectable cream and strawberry jam that’s worth trying.
With a homely ambiance and a cozy, nostalgic interior, The Lord’s Café is a great place to chill while sipping a refreshing cup of tea.
It is a popular spot, however, so head on earlier to avoid crowding and get the scones while they last!
- Location: Jalan Besar, Tanah Rata, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang
- Opening Hours: 10am–5pm; Closed on Sundays
- Contact: +6019-5722883
2. Green View Garden, Cameron Highlands
This new attraction is not famous yet. And for this reason, we like the fact that parking is usually available. Plus, it is nice that this place is not full of people.
We happened to try their scones and think that they are good. You can order them with Japanese inspired mains from their on-site Japanese restaurant.
If you get the set of 4 scones, you can try their chocolate flavor which is tasty and comes with a chocolate spread too. They have lavender scones as well and these are also worth trying.
You can see more photos of Green View Garden from our individual post.
- Location: 609, UT/KR/F609 Jalan Simpang Pulai, Kampung Raja, 39010, Pahang
- Opening Hours: 9am–6:30pm
- Contact: +605-4981982
3. Jim Thompson Tea Room @ Cameron Highlands Resort
Situated at the Cameron Highlands Resort, the Jim Thompson Tea Room has a stylized English aesthetic, offering plenty of great picture opportunities!
But while the service is fine and the overall atmosphere cushy and quiet (with live piano music too), having high tea here is very expensive.
The menu features a RM150-for-2 high-tea set where you can choose different tea – we got the Cameron tea.
We will say that the scones are nice along with the clotted cream. The sandwiches (except for the smoked salmon sandwich) are average.
The top tier has sweet and small tidbits like Madeleine, parfait, and brownie. There are also fresh strawberries served with chocolate.
If it’s your first time trying a British high tea set, we recommend sharing one set among 3 pax or skipping lunch. Or coming here for breakfast because the set is rich and very filling.
Give this high-class tearoom a shot at least once as the scones are enjoyable in such a lovely ambiance and the well-decorated tearoom is a delight to be in!
- Location: Cameron Highlands Resort, Cameron Highland, 39000 Brinchang, Pahang
- Opening Hours: 12pm–6pm
- Contact: +605-4911100
4. Cameron Valley Tea House
Cameron Valley Tea House has 3 branches and at each location, you’ll be able to enjoy a gorgeous view of the surrounding tea plantation.
They have paid buggy services that can take visitors up and down the hill, alongside the breathtaking waterfall that’s down the path from the plantation (at Cameron Valley Tea House 1).
As for the scones themselves, they’re delicious and served alongside jam & cream, all at a reasonable price.
Their other pastries are also a treat, and we’d highly recommend cardamom tea for the tea lovers out there!
Be aware that all these scenic tea houses (particularly tea houses, 1 and 2) are full of people around brunch. It won’t be easy to get parking during these peak times.
5. BOH Sungai Palas Tea Centre
If you like your scones with a premium cup of tea and a view, the BOH Sungai Palas Tea Centre at the top of the BOH plantation hill is sure to provide.
But we recently tried their scone set and were not impressed. You can read more about our experience at BOH Sungai Palas Tea Centre here.
Apart from their signature tea, this contemporary tea house also has a selection of cakes and pastries, with their scones being a popular (but pricey) choice.
While the jam served with it is just okay, it’s still comparable to what you’d find at a hotel breakfast.
Be ready for a huge crowd (and road congestion) while you are there though, as plenty of people visit for the scenic sunrise and great tea!
And if you’re interested in tea plantations, our travel guide on tea plantations in the Cameron Highlands should prove useful!
- Location: Brinchang, 39000 Brinchang, Pahang
- Opening Hours: 8:30am–4:30pm; Closed on Mondays
- Contact: +605-4962096
- Links: Website
6. Barracks Café
As you stand at the entrance of Barracks Café, the name becomes apparent because the indoor dining space and the kitchen are housed in real barracks!
Name aside, the café is a plant lover’s delight, with greenery at every corner of the outside garden. Try getting a seat outdoors as the indoor seating is quite dull.
As for the food, the prices are similar to cafes in KL (RM20-30 for a main). The menu features western food like duck carbonara, soft shell crab burger and fish and chips.
PS: Don’t get the fish and chips. There is hardly any fish.
But they have scones as well. And these are lovely, served alongside delicious jam that has just the right hint of tartness.
- Location: 1, Jalan Gereja, Tanah Rata, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang
- Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday, 11am–8pm; Friday to Sunday, 11am–10pm
- Contact: +6011-14648883
7. Amsterdam Café
Compared to the rest of the cafes and restaurants on this list, Amsterdam Café is your run-of-the-mill café with a down-to-earth take when it comes to its interior design.
It’s a good rest stop to get a hearty meal or breakfast (since they open quite early) and to try some delicious scones served with butter, jam, and cream.
Although the butter and jam you get are not exceptional – being your standard store-bought fare. The French toast and omelette with toast are all average too.
Coffee is decent, however. And teas are different flavors of BOH or Bharat tea satchets.
Feel free to head on over earlier if you’d like to get the freshest scones and note that parking here may be difficult during peak season due to the cafe’s close proximity to other shops.
- Location: 38, Tanah Rata, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang
- Opening Hours: 8:30am–4:30pm (Closed on Tuesdays)
- Contact: +6011-13355122
8. The Smokehouse Hotel & Restaurant By The Golf Course Cameron Highlands
Both a restaurant and a hotel, The Smokehouse Hotel & Restaurant is one of the most popular destinations for travelers in Cameron Highlands.
The ambiance is reminiscent of an old English village, with exposed brick buildings, an exceptionally charming garden, and large cobblestones giving off a vintage aesthetic.
While they might be expensive, the scones are worth it, with good taste and texture, alongside plentiful servings of cream and strawberry jam.
If you do plan on staying the night, keep in mind it could get a little loud during breakfast or brunch.
And having tried their Western mains for lunch before, we advise against going on an empty stomach as the food does take a while to come.
Furthermore, the food quality doesn’t match the price.
- Location: By the Golf Course, Tanah Rata, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang
- Opening Hours: 9am–10pm
- Contact: +605-4911215
Conclusion
While all the choices of scones listed above are popular, it depends on your personal taste and whether you put a higher priority on ambiance or value-for-money.
For a British-like ambiance, The Smokehouse, Jim Thomson Tea House, and The Barracks Cafe are great. And for inexpensive scones, The Lord’s Cafe or Bharat tea houses are our recommendations.
PS: If you want to escape the crowds or try some unusual flavors of scones, then we would recommend Green View Garden.
Because there are so many places to try scones in Cameron Highlands (including some strawberry farms), do make time to try out a couple of places to find your favorite scone spot!
Further Reading
- 15 Delicious Food In The Cameron Highlands
- 13 Top Cameron Highlands Steamboat
- 11 Best Strawberry Farms In Cameron Highlands
- 29 Attractions In Cameron Highlands
