All That Sparkles Vintage Tea Room in Rochdale

A lovely tasty and served breakfast at All That Sparkles, friendly staff and food is always first class

Told me when I made the booking that they served vegan afternoon tea. When we arrived they told us there were no vegan desserts, but they would provide a savoury option with vegan icecream and berries. The icecream was declined and what was served was basically 2 pieces of bread with hummus and spinach cut into fingers, 3 tiny pieces of French stick with a bowl of balsamic vinegar and a bowl of hummus and a bowl of frozen berries! The charge for this delight was £9.95! When we told them we weren't happy with this charge, nothing was done. This totally ruined our afternoon out and none of us will be going again.

I visited All that Sparkles today with my adult son, we both ordered the £17.50 afternoon tea. It was listed as coming with salmon sandwiches with cream cheese on and mini quiche. The plates arrived and still had soap suds on, food arrived with tuna sandwiches and no quiches. After a few minutes I went to the kitchen door as the waitress was not around and I asked where they were and was told they had run out. I was offered a couple of mozzarella sticks as a replacement which I accepted, although I felt it would have been good practice if the waitress had told us this when she served the food. I had to ask for more jam and cream as the amount given would only cover one complete scone. The waitress was notable by her absence and if anything was needed you had to go to the kitchen door and ask. We were not asked if our food was okay or if we wanted more tea as you would expect. Service was very poor, value for money was poor, the scones were probably the highlight of the afternoon tea. I will not be returning again, I was not made to feel that my custom mattered at all.

Hmmm, where to begin; the milkshakes really started my day with a zing! The wait was mere second and we were guzzling almost immediately, it was a delight. As for my main, halloumi and honey was an experience, would I try it again? No. But, it was worth the adventure it took me on. Would go again!

Wet and rainy made sitting outside awful not the fault of the owners, service was excellent, food was just what i needed, everything perfect (not the weather) looking forward to going back when it’s not raining or when we can sit inside

I have driven past so many times and today stopped of had my friend with me and it was a perfect end to our day out had cake 🍰 and hot choc was very yummy. The staff where very friendly had a little chitchat with us, will definitely be coming back with family and friends

Disappointed! I have visited in the past and love the warm scones. When I booked the table on Monday for Saturday I was looking forward to my birthday, Afternoon Tea celebrations. 1 cake/sandwich stand between 3!😕 In the past everyone has had their own cake/sandwich stand! I am gluten free. No warm scone with cream and jam, no victoria sponge 😔 even though I mentioned I was gluten free when I booked. I need to find somewhere else that caters for gluten free.

Was very disappointed with the service and the food it seemed rushed and as I have been many times before there wasn't as much food, also we seemed to wait ages for someone to come to our table for service, Otherwise it's a lovely ambience although a bit of a tight squeeze. Could do with making it a bit bigger.

Visited here with my sister and my niece on Saturday for the £10 pp afternoon tea. Very accommodating as I'm a fussy eater so they let me choose which sandwiches I wanted. Unlimited tea and coffee. Scone with jam and cream was lovely. Staff were also lovely. Would definitely visit again!

This is the 4th time that my husband and I have been here for afternoon tea and again it was delicious. Today I asked if it was possible to have an alternative cake as the last three times we’ve had Victoria sponge and the assistant said of course. We chose the Oreo chocolate cake and we were not disappointed. This tea room is very near to where we live and I am calling it my hidden gem. We will definitely return.

Stopped in for a cake and a coffee, had several cakes and a coffee. Really nice place, great staff, great food.

Enjoyed a fantastic alfresco lunch, staff are friendly and very accommodating to all dietary choices and needs. Highly recommend for all occasions.

I visited yesterday for Mother’s Day afternoon tea with my partner 2 year old and 6 month old baby. I was very disappointed - we were packed in, despite asking for room for a car seat when we booked. The service was poor (no knives, folks, spoons or sauces) also forgot some of the cakes. The event was unorganised and not very welcoming. Will not be visiting again.

Visited today for the first time with friends. It was a lovely catch up in a lovely environment. The service was a little slow but it was busy. The place is clean and cosy and very pretty. The ladies were very happy to take group pictures for us and made us feel comfortable. The only thing we were slightly disappointed with was the fact that we didn’t get clotted cream with our scones, that was the only downside. However I would defo visit again soon :)

What a beautiful place! The tea room is decorated perfectly to suit, exactly what you would want a Vintage Tea Room to be. I was at the family gathering on the 28th where we arrived early. We were all seated and looked after as soon as the staff were able to organise the afternoon tea. Given the weather was extremely hot, the staff made us comfortable and all worked really hard. I can only imagine what the temperatures were like for them in their kitchen - but they were all extremely attentive nonetheless. I am not from the area but I will certainly visit again when I am next here. I have recommended the venue to my local friends - as I was able to take some of the delicious cakes home after the gathering, they have already sampled the best of the home made cakes - Well done everyone and thank you for making the closing of the afternoon so memorable & enjoyable. xxx

We had a family gathering there yesterday day and despite being 30 mins early the experience was fantastic. I would give the tea shop a million out of 10 if such a score existed!

I went in today for a panini (I was having my hair done next door) initially the first lady that served me was so lovely on the till. Slim dark haired girl. I asked for panini and said I would collect in ten mins to...

What a wonderful trip myself and girls had yesterday to the vintage tea rooms, we was lucky to be able to sit outside and what a great afternoon we had! The food was lovely, We had the afternoon tea and couldn’t believe the amount of...

Was there again this morning with my friend and her son for breakfast which we enjoyed immensely. It's a cute little place and we always enjoy eating there from breakfast to afternoon tea-with a cheeky slice of cake to take home :) It has even...

Wonderful lunch with 2 'brides to be' - the afternoon tea is a must. Lovely fresh sandwiches and cakes all served on pretty 'vintage' style crockery. The decor is a delight, so much detail. Get a seat outside in the sun if you can !

I absolutely LOVE all thank sparkles tea room in alkrington . I go every week to meet up with friends and have never had a problem , all of the staff are so friendly and welcoming. The food is always so nice and the cakes...

Spotted this place driving past whilst trying to find somewhere for lunch. Very cramped inside, so ordered inside, then sat outside. Waited an excessive amount of time for our cold drinks....waited and waited and waited, no food came. No staff outside. Decided to pay for...

I visited once back in 2017 for afternoon tea with my mum and gran. Although we thought it wasn’t the cleanest the food was nice. I decided to give it another try today for my daughters birthday. Big mistake. I left without spending a penny....

Just called in for coffee and cake - great service, quality and ambience - only down side is cash only payment - definitely visit again

A group of us have been going to this tea room for lunch for many years now and we always have great food and fabulous cake and coffee. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. I have reviewed many restaurants over the years but have...

Enjoyed an afternoon tea with my son, we had one of the expensive teas, they offered a large selection of sandwiches and cakes which we both enjoyed very much. I would recommend anyone to visit and have a great afternoon.

'All that Sparkles' is a typical take on the current trend of vintage tea rooms. The external and interior decor are both of an excellent standard and do not boast the gaudiness typically found in this kind of establishment. Despite the professional finish of the...

Although we did enjoy the food ,"Afternoon Tea" and sandwiches ,the overall presentation was a little disappointing .Sandwiches had plenty of filling but poorly presented crusts still on and just cut in half ,only one cake in the afternoon tea ,would have been nicer to...

Go to this lovely tea shop at least twice a month- excellent choice of food - daily specials board . Wonderful cakes . Unique . Highly recommend

Came for a girly afternoon tea for my aunties birthday! The tea room is decorated in true vintage style and very cosy! Got outdoor seating for a nice day! Afternoon tea for two was absolutely gorgeous and very reasonably priced! Finger sandwiches, a scone and...

We have been before and will no doubt be visiting again. The food is excellent. The cake choice is varied and fresh. Excellent service and staff knowledgeable about the menue and what is available. This time on a five day visit to Manchester we visited...

Booked a few days in advance but on arrival it was not necessary as All That Sparkles was deserted and its friendly staff welcomed us on inside. First impressions were pleasing for I had discovered a destination eatery close to home. On closer inspection-in agreement...

Visited for a friend's birthday. Food and service fantastic. Would definitely recommend. Will be visiting again soon.

We have just moved to the area so we are keen to check out new places. Found this place having a drive round and decided to book for the weekend. Glad we booked as it was full when we arrived. Staff were really lovely, friendly...

Great time lovely sandwiches Victoria sandwich cake and scones to die for Cost of £10.00 great value Busy on Saturday so best to book but didn't feel rushed to finnish The staff were very helpful and friendly made very welcome. Thank you very much to...

Another visit. This time for my daughters 25th and grandsons 6th birthdays. We had no booking this time but were made welcome. . The food was excellent.. The staff were attentive but not overbearing. We even bought pieces of cake to take away. Although some...

Visited here with the parents. Beautiful room surrounded by vintage china and furnishings. Food was fabulous, cakes are scrumptious. A truly delightful place to visit.

I visited All that Sparkles with a friend for a catch up, I would advise pre-booking as it was very busy, we went on a Friday lunch time. We looked at the excellent and well priced menu and both opted for the £10 each afternoon...

Went for a champagne afternoon tea. The sandwiches were catered to our tastes. Dawn the owner is lovely. Nothing is too much trouble. Cakes and scones were all delicious. Only thing I missed was fresh cream cakes. The ambience was perfect. Prices fantastic. I'd like...

What a great place. The staff are helpful and work so hard. The afternoon tea is lovely especially the mini Victoria sponges. They looked after 35 of us and could not have done any more. We will be back in happier circumstances. Thank you Sparkles...

Best afternoon tea around in Middleton nothing else like it in the area. Nice treat for family and friends. Defo be back again!

Me and my mum are here regularly! Our favourite place to pop in for lunch, coffee and cake. Staff always friendly and like a laugh, Cakes always top notch. I come in on a regular basis. Love it xxx

This is a lovely little tea room, with very nice staff and great food. The afternoon tea is so nice (they can even do a gluten free afternoon tea - ring ahead as gets busy). Been twice now and will be back 👍🏻

I called in for a perfect cup of coffee today served by a very friendly and professional owner. I didn't have a cake but going off the amount of people in there today they don't just look amazing !!! One of those places you walk...

What a great find. Only spotted this place driving past and decided to call in. Small, cute, warm, comfy. Great coffee. Beautiful home made cakes. Afternoon tea looked good. If you are in the area you must try it

WE had such a delightful lunch at the Vintage tea rooms on Monday 7th Nove. The tea rooms are decorated in a very pleasing style and the china used is- as you'd expect- a very pretty eclectic selection of mismatched items. The atmosphere was really...

Visited today with my friend for a good natter and good food, and wow i wasnt disapointed it was lovely. The food was really tasty we had the £15pp afternoon tea and the sandwiches were to die for, i could have done with more sandwiches...

Really lovely place to treat yourself. We've been on many occasion, however, the cups are invariably 'dirty' and they forget to give you napkins or forks for your cake. Sometimes the tea/coffee comes well before the cake and you're left finishing one before the other!...

Lovely friendly staff. Felt very welcomed. I always associate afternoon tea with around 4.00 but my friends and I were served it for lunch-which was wonderful. Beautiful cakes and sandwiches Would definitely go again

I have been here a few times now and each time I am impressed. The afternoon tea is all I have had and am happy with the quality and quantity. The service can be a little slow and the space you have to eat inside...

I went for afternoon tea with 5 of my best friends on 16th August 2016, we pre booked by phone, the girls were delighted on arrival a beautiful vintage tea room the cakes on display home made that day, the aroma of fresh baking filled...

Confused about some of the reviews, so much so I felt compelled to write a review. I have visited the Tea Rooms with my children, with friends and alone on many occasions, it's never disappointed me. The service is always excellent, polite friendly staff. Sometimes...

After reading the last two reviews, I was a little apprehensive about visiting 'All That Sparkles' but it came highly recommended by a good friend. We received a friendly welcome and was shown to our table. The lady rearranged the table and chairs to make...

When this tearoom first opened it was a much welcomed addition to the local area: well-priced and serving great quality food. The owner really seemed to care. Blankets on the decking for customers and all smiles. However, I've seen the standards slip slowly over the...

Not been in here for a while, but took my friend for a birthday treat, when we got there it was reasonable quiet, we ordered our meals, the humus platter and the feta salad, my friend asked if she could have some Cajun chicken with...

Went here today, with two friends. Never again! The two ladies that run this establishment, are rude and arrogant. The tea tasted cheap and the so called, side salad, looked and tasted days old and the salad portion was tiny, with very little variety. The...

We often pass the tearooms, but usually it's closed as it's late. However, on this occasion we'd gone for a walk earlier and just happened to be passing around lunchtime. As we are fans of the odd cream tea, we decided to pop in and...

I've returned to this place many times & we always receive a warm welcome. It is advisable to book as it's very popular. They do one of the best afternoon teas I've ever had, always accommodating your requests. We've also had the meze starter a...

Lovely cute little tearoom. We had the smaller afternoon tea which was lovely, sandwiches, scone and cake along with a pot of tea. Gluten free afternoon tea was available with notice which was nice although a scone would have been better than the cake given!...

All That Sparkles is everything you want from a vintage tea shop experience. Quaint crockery, vintage ambiance, warm staff, not to mention the simply beautiful cakes! You can get all types of food including the classic afternoon tea but it's the daily cakes that are...

We recently booked a table for two after a day shopping. We arrived a little later than planned but the staff did not mind at all. The place itself is decorated beautifully with a continuous theme throughout. The chairs we were seated on however, were...

Went with my friend for afternoon tea was such a lovely atmosphere very comfortable could have stayed there all day ,sandwiches really fresh and cakes lovely couldn't eat it all had to take some home ,staff lovely would definitely recommend

I am going back to this lovely tea room tomorrow with my mum and my sister it will be my 3rd visit in a month. Lovely friendly service and beautiful fresh food. I would recommend this place to anybody. I love it x

This is a great little place, very small inside though so I wouldn't take pushchairs if you have young children. The place is decorated in a really cool theme. They haven't just gone vintage, but quirky also. Back to the food; amazing. The waitress comes...

I visited the Vintage Tearooms on Tuesday 19th Jan with my sister. There was a lovely buzz about the place with many tables occupied by a host of ages. With a choice of seating and tables we chose the comfy armchairs and low table. Our...

Really is nice, worth the money and the staff are great. Plus it really looks the part. Loved the afternoon tea,not one complaint.

We (daughter & myself) visited yesterday as a wet Saturday treat for my youngest daughter. Again as per my previous review everything was beautiful. Food, drinks & cakes all well presented & tasty. Keep up the good work ladies.

went here today with the mother and father in law and the wife, the cakes were fantastic and the tea was beautifully brewed, oh and don't forget the absolutely lovely hand cut sandwiches the atmosphere was great and all in all this Olde worlde tea...

Well worth a visit...take along a friend and enjoy a cuppa and choose from a yummy selection of cakes or sandwiches. Cakes are sooo gorgeous..blow the diet and ENJOY!!!

Love coming here either for a quiet coffee or a lunchtime snack.Great to to be able to sit in or outside. Food is lovely and the staff are great.😀be a

Took my nana for afternoon tea, they did all they could to accommodate us, even saved a table whilst I drew money out. The food itself was prestented beautiful you was offered choices of sandwichs, although the scone and cake came without alternative options. £10...

Second visit to this beautiful tea shop! Food was lovely, cakes were superb and service was fantastic. Prices are reasonable, will definitely continue to visit here for those little afternoon treats

After all the positive reviews was really looking forward to my first visit for afternoon tea but sandwiches very small and very uninspiring - cheese, ham and tuna - was given no choices only asked if I was allergic to anything. Received white bread which...

A gem of a tea room well worth a visit. Relaxing atmosphere and great prices. Amazing cakes and fantastic food with great service

Visited ATS today to celebrate my friends birthday. What a lovely place! Decor is charming, food was lovely, sandwiches and cakes (cakes were to die for). Staff were really friendly and welcoming. Just how you would imagine a vintage tea room! I'd highly recommend. Thanks...

What a find, this is such a lovely place to visit. Staff, service & food excellent. A visit is must to this beautiful little tea room.

Dropped in twice in person to speak to the staff about our booking for afternoon tea to celebrate with family, yet when we arrived they had no table reserved, I was told by a flustered lady she knew nothing about the booking (despite later finding...

I took my 2 girls for afternoon tea in all that sparkles, the food, cakes & atmosphere was fantastic. We loved everything about it and will be back ( in fact we have been back already for milkshakes & cakes), Word of warning don't go...

Called in for an afternoon tea after finishing a heavy morning shift in work. Relaxing to sit in nice surroundings, service very good and the sandwiches ample and very fresh. Will call back.

Lovely atmosphere, beautiful cakes and sandwiches. Relaxing atmosphere. Well worth a visit. Might be worth booking at weekends.

Fabulous place, lovely staff, food and coffee. Been again since when they have had baby showers on, although busy we didn't have to wait long to be served. Live the place.

Was here for a baby shower. Arrived to find another baby shower on at the same time and all stood outside whilst they set up Which took 20 mins. We managed to stall the mum to be as it was a surprise. Once in and...

Visited here with my mum for a little afternoon tea stop and this place was really surprising! Staff were really friendly and the decor inside was simply beautiful with details gone into all the decorations! Interesting things around the room like an old book about...

Visited with friends & the decor is lovely. Afternoon tea was good & reasonably priced! I have to echo as others have said however about the staff not being that interested & almost awkward. We had to ask them for everthing by getting their attention...

My friend and I decided to try here as it was somewhere different and not too far. We were greeted with a warm welcome and the place is so nicely decorated. We had the afternoon tea with a glass of Prosecco and we were not...

We recently visited this beautiful tea room for lunch, i was treating my mum and dad and son. The tea room has been beautifully decorated and the mismatching China and furniture is a perfect touch! The food was superb as was the service, the price...

Well when we first walked in I absolutely loved the decor it was exactly vintage! The menu was so hard to choose from I just didn't know what to eat obviously that is good cause it means I'll be back to try the rest! Staff...

I love this tea room. When I first spotted it when they opened last year, I couldn't wait to try it - I absolutely love the tea rooms in the City centre, but its a total expensive faff parking so to have a tea room...

I went with my sister and mum. The atmosphere is relaxed the staff attentive but don't bother you whilst your eating. The food was gorgeous so much more than I was expecting. I was recommended the melt in the middle chocolate pudding, it didn't disappoint....

So lovely to have somewhere like this on my doorstep. The food is lovely and the staff are great. The service was tremendous. Well worth a visit.

I went in to All That Sparkes after a recommendation from a friend who said we would love it. Well they was right, the food was amazing, so tasty, well presented and value for money. I would recommend them to everybody. If you fancy a...

Lovely tea room I have visited on quite a number of occasions since the week it opened. I am moved to write a review after reading the 2 rather unkind ones. Every visit has been a pleasure with good coffee, cakes and very pleasant staff....

Had a great santa tea. Food & cakes yummy, in a lovely Christmas atmosphere with a special visit from Santa

The afternoon tea was lovely, turkey and cranberry sandwiches were our favourite. Good selection of cakes and tea, we have been several times and enjoyed each visit,

Excellent, quality tea rooms. Wonderful sandwiches and homemade cakes to die for. All served in a lovely atmosphere. Heartily recommended.

My husband and I have just had a lovely relaxing lunch here, what a find! There was a good choice of sandwiches, toasties, bagels etc and a fantastic range of cakes and bakes. We were spoiled for choice. Hot drinks were lovely and the tea...

Lovely atmosphere,tasty food,pleasant decor and friendly staff. A little oasis in the middle of Alkrington.

My friend and I had made the trip here especially, on a Sunday lunchtime. When we got there we were told it was closed for a children's party. Despite the fact that there was plenty of room outside, we were told we'd have to come...

Love the cups and saucers, wanted to take them home with me!! The toasted sandwiches and cake were just lovely and at a reasonable price to for the area. Will go back again!

I am quite shocked at such a bad review in Sept and can only think it was a competitor as we happened on this lovely vintage tea room while driving past and was so pleased we stopped. It was not a destination stop but I...