High Tea in New York

Having High Tea in New York is ideal for a cosy afternoon. There are several locations throughout New York where you can enjoy afternoon tea with a variety of delicious bites. You could visit a New York hotel for high tea, such as The Plaza, or drink your afternoon tea in a quaint British café.

Afternoon High Tea in New York

High tea in New York City offers a pleasant chance to rest while exploring. Whenever possible, it is best to reserve your table in advance so you can be sure of a place for your high tea. In my opinion, the following places offer the best afternoon tea in New York:

1. Alice’s Tea Cup

   Step into a fairytale setting at Alice’s Tea Cup for an unforgettable high tea. As the name suggests, it is based on Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. Sample homemade biscuits, cakes, scones, fresh sandwiches and dozens of teas at one of their three locations in the Upper East and Upper West Side in Manhattan, and in Brooklyn Heights. Alice’s Tea Cup in New York is a great place to have afternoon tea for young and old alike.

2. High Tea Bus Tour

   Enjoy tea and treats on this high tea bus tour, and see more of New York in the process. Step aboard, sip your tea and watch iconic New York landmarks pass you by, such as Radio City Music Hall and the New York Public Library.

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3. Tiffany’s

   Tiffany’s in New York is a well-known jewellery brand with a shop on Fifth Avenue. The store is home to the Blue Box Cafe; a restaurant run by celebrity chef Daniel Boulud. You can order the Tea at Tiffany’s here; a classic high tea with sweet and savoury bites. Make a reservation in advance to be sure of a seat!

   

4. Tea & Sympathy

   In the West Village, you can find Tea & Sympathy; an English-style café where you can enjoy afternoon tea in New York in a cosy setting. The high tea is served with fresh scones, cakes, small sandwiches and a pot of tea with a flavour of your choice.

5. Ladurée

   You can also find the French Ladurée in New York, with a number of locations throughout the city. The spot in SoHo, located on Broadway, is an excellent place for high tea in New York. On hot days, you can sit there in a beautiful garden (just like Carrie from Sex and the City). Order the Ladurée Teatime and be served all sorts of delicacies. To be sure of a seat, book a table in advance.

6. Russian Tea Room

   Step back in time at the Russian Tea Room, a famous place full of history in Midtown Manhattan. There are several options here for Afternoon Tea, and there will be plenty of food and drink on the table with all of them. Reserve your table.

7. The Plaza in New York

   High Tea at The Plaza in New York should really be everyone’s number one choice. It is a unique experience, but so are the prices; it’s a luxury experience that comes at a price. The High Tea is served in The Palm Court, the restaurant of The Plaza Hotel in New York. There are several options to choose from, each with delicacies to enjoy.