Penny Stanley's marriage to Daniel is falling apart and so is their shabby tea house on Mulberry Street.
But its customers love the cosy atmosphere and luscious desserts. Penniless artist Brenda sits writing letters to Nicholas Cage. Sadie finds refuge from her diet and her husband in a slice of rich cherry cheesecake, and Clare returns to the tea house in search of love. As Penny takes action to spruce up the tea house, she discovers it's a magical place with secrets of its own.