What a nostalgic place for afternoon tea! So cute! Met with friends for the afternoon and enjoyed the high tea service option. Everything was delicious and our waiter’s tea recommendation was spot on (pun intended lol)! We were seated outdoors since it was a nice day and I noticed quite a few other patrons dining alone which was nice to see. I’d definitely recommend if you’d like to meet with a friend or just have a simple date alone to catch up on some reading. So cute!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gerardo Miranda
Fabulous meal!!! Loved it so much and the service was so kind
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rachel B
Amazing Sunday Roast and friendly staff!! Also got the sticky toffy pudding, which was incredible.
D Dalton
I love tea and I'll fall for a tea shop any time, so after walking around, I spotted this place in Greenwich Village and popped in for a cup and a bite. Yes, the place is tiny and so are the tables, but fortunately I was there at an odd hour. I think it was something like 6:30 on a Monday. So I was able to get a table without rubbing elbows with neighbors, but I'm a tall gal so I did have to pull my chair out to the side instead of against the wall as I just couldn't fit.
I got tea and scones with clotted cream (so hard to find in the states!) and jam. My dining partner got a plate and I don't remember what, but he enjoyed his, too.
I've seen too many bad reviews to mark it up to coincidence and I was hoping it had been resolved recently as most of them are older, but as of four months ago (before my review), it looks as there are still a lot of bad behaviors. I don't want to support a business that treats its patrons rudely, especially with a lot of them feeling racist treatment. I'll side with the guests who went and were pushed out due to looking different than the owner. It's too many unique instances to be fake. Sadly, I'll be finding other tea shops.
Food: 4
Service: 3
naj alavi
The most wonderful Sunday Roast (Beef), delicious Cheese Quiche, and super-tasty Chicken Pot Pie.
Delightful hosts and a welcoming atmosphere.
What more could one ask for?
Just perfect.
(We should have taken photos, but the food was so fabulous and inviting that we tucked in and totally forgot. That's a superb sign - more eating and less snapping.)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Luona Zhang
I hate to write negative reviews but I feel I have to share my experience so that people are aware. I booked afternoon tea as a date outing with my partner. I arrived a little before he did on a 90 degree day and asked if I could sit down first and have some tea. Was told they only seat full party (fair) and I quote, that if I would like something to drink I could go to the bar next door.
Fast forward to the end of our meal. We were told multiple times that they needed our table while we were still eating, when there were a few other tables open. And while my partner was away to use the restroom, the server came around and without a word snatched our teapots as I was actively drinking from my cup. I thought I was simply unlucky, but after reading other people’s reviews I started to feel that couldn’t have been a coincidence.
It was a $160 afternoon tea including tips (I tipped more than 20% before it came down like that). The food was pretty underwhelming, not much better than what you can make at home. The sandwiches were barely seasoned, scones “cottage style” and already the highlight of the whole tray, cakes and pastry basic and primitive-looking with no presentation. Seriously, save your money, add a few bucks and go to the Plaza.
Wouldn’t recommend to anyone that has standards for food and/or service.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Dawid Bo
Good good, fun atmosphere. Consistently British :)
Lulu
My sister and I are NYC writers and we held a meeting with a local Native American woman who we met through the American Indian Community House. This was the absolute best place we could have chosen. We ordered the high tea for 3, and we tried their lemonade & elderberry drinks. I think the tower of finger foods were delicious and great value compared to other high tea options in NYC. This location is cozy, quiet enough to have a great conversation, and the service is excellent. Every member of staff was lovely and created the perfect environment for our meeting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Len Buldt
I would definitely go back for the English breakfast, best one I have found in NYC.
Candy Kempsey
This is my older daughter's go to when it's her birthday. She adores Tea & Sympathy. We love the food and of course the QUEEN. Friendly and polite service. Food is always the bees knees good and we will always come back. Thank-you so much!!!
Wonderful experience. The Sunday rose was really good as well as the Victoria sponge for dessert. I highly recommend high tea. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christa Lily
What a great place for high tea. Service was lovely. The food was delicious. I got a chocolate vanilla tea. This was the high tea for 2.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J David
Thank you to the staff for going above and beyond to my experience perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
D Lo
Quant English spot with nice outdoor seating. Traditional English food and afternoon tea service. I had the tea service, everything was tasty!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Afternoon Tea for One, Fish and Chips, Chicken Pot Pie, Bangers and Mash, Scones, Salad, Victoria Sponge Cake, Shepherd's Pie, Teapot
Ravi Sivaraman
Went for tea & dessert and were delighted with the sticky toffee pudding with variety of teas to choose from. Spicy Ginger Cake was good too
What a nostalgic place for afternoon tea! So cute! Met with friends for the afternoon and enjoyed the high tea service option. Everything was delicious and our waiter’s tea recommendation was spot on (pun intended lol)! We were seated outdoors since it was a nice day and I noticed quite a few other patrons dining alone which was nice to see. I’d definitely recommend if you’d like to meet with a friend or just have a simple date alone to catch up on some reading. So cute!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fabulous meal!!! Loved it so much and the service was so kind
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing Sunday Roast and friendly staff!! Also got the sticky toffy pudding, which was incredible.
I love tea and I'll fall for a tea shop any time, so after walking around, I spotted this place in Greenwich Village and popped in for a cup and a bite.
Yes, the place is tiny and so are the tables, but fortunately I was there at an odd hour. I think it was something like 6:30 on a Monday. So I was able to get a table without rubbing elbows with neighbors, but I'm a tall gal so I did have to pull my chair out to the side instead of against the wall as I just couldn't fit.
I got tea and scones with clotted cream (so hard to find in the states!) and jam. My dining partner got a plate and I don't remember what, but he enjoyed his, too.
I've seen too many bad reviews to mark it up to coincidence and I was hoping it had been resolved recently as most of them are older, but as of four months ago (before my review), it looks as there are still a lot of bad behaviors. I don't want to support a business that treats its patrons rudely, especially with a lot of them feeling racist treatment. I'll side with the guests who went and were pushed out due to looking different than the owner. It's too many unique instances to be fake. Sadly, I'll be finding other tea shops.
Food: 4
Service: 3
The most wonderful Sunday Roast (Beef), delicious Cheese Quiche, and super-tasty Chicken Pot Pie.
Delightful hosts and a welcoming atmosphere.
What more could one ask for?
Just perfect.
(We should have taken photos, but the food was so fabulous and inviting that we tucked in and totally forgot. That's a superb sign - more eating and less snapping.)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I hate to write negative reviews but I feel I have to share my experience so that people are aware. I booked afternoon tea as a date outing with my partner. I arrived a little before he did on a 90 degree day and asked if I could sit down first and have some tea. Was told they only seat full party (fair) and I quote, that if I would like something to drink I could go to the bar next door.
Fast forward to the end of our meal. We were told multiple times that they needed our table while we were still eating, when there were a few other tables open. And while my partner was away to use the restroom, the server came around and without a word snatched our teapots as I was actively drinking from my cup. I thought I was simply unlucky, but after reading other people’s reviews I started to feel that couldn’t have been a coincidence.
It was a $160 afternoon tea including tips (I tipped more than 20% before it came down like that). The food was pretty underwhelming, not much better than what you can make at home. The sandwiches were barely seasoned, scones “cottage style” and already the highlight of the whole tray, cakes and pastry basic and primitive-looking with no presentation. Seriously, save your money, add a few bucks and go to the Plaza.
Wouldn’t recommend to anyone that has standards for food and/or service.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Good good, fun atmosphere. Consistently British :)
My sister and I are NYC writers and we held a meeting with a local Native American woman who we met through the American Indian Community House. This was the absolute best place we could have chosen. We ordered the high tea for 3, and we tried their lemonade & elderberry drinks. I think the tower of finger foods were delicious and great value compared to other high tea options in NYC. This location is cozy, quiet enough to have a great conversation, and the service is excellent. Every member of staff was lovely and created the perfect environment for our meeting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I would definitely go back for the English breakfast, best one I have found in NYC.
This is my older daughter's go to when it's her birthday. She adores Tea & Sympathy. We love the food and of course the QUEEN. Friendly and polite service. Food is always the bees knees good and we will always come back. Thank-you so much!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Wonderful experience. The Sunday rose was really good as well as the Victoria sponge for dessert. I highly recommend high tea. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a great place for high tea. Service was lovely. The food was delicious. I got a chocolate vanilla tea.
This was the high tea for 2.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thank you to the staff for going above and beyond to my experience perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quant English spot with nice outdoor seating. Traditional English food and afternoon tea service. I had the tea service, everything was tasty!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Afternoon Tea for One, Fish and Chips, Chicken Pot Pie, Bangers and Mash, Scones, Salad, Victoria Sponge Cake, Shepherd's Pie, Teapot
Went for tea & dessert and were delighted with the sticky toffee pudding with variety of teas to choose from. Spicy Ginger Cake was good too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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