I have been to a handful of tea rooms, but this one stuck out to me because of its unique Alice in Wonderland theme and plethora of tea selections. It was my significant other's birthday and we got to start her day off with some vibrant, flavorful teas, alongside delicious scones and tea sandwiches. When you walk in, you are welcomed by kind staff and a diverse collection of house tea blends. Would definitely recommend this place. Perfect for family breakfast, lunch, as well as birthdays.
Iris F.
Solid spot for afternoon tea on the UWS. My group of 4 walked in on a Saturday around noon and were seated pretty quickly although the store looked full. We all got the option of tea + 2 scones. There are a billion choices for teas so we were kind of overwhelmed but the Alice's faerie potion I got was fine although not that aromatic. I liked their scones though - I got pumpkin and ham/cheese, which were huge and delicious! As for ambience, IMO the lack of natural lighting and dim lights / dark furniture inside kind of took away from the afternoon tea experience and wished that they allowed outdoor seating when we went (they said no when we got there, but as we were leaving we saw people seated in the outdoor area so idk why)
Jenny L.
The cutest little store front opens up to a pretty decent sized restaurant. Come before 3PM on the weekend if you want to catch brunch. Honestly food was a solid 7/10. Highlight was the freshness of the smoked salmon. Oat chocolate Scone was nice and warm. Tea selection is pretty straightforward - and there are wonderful refreshing choices as well. The service was overall friendly and helpful.
Chris Marrero
This place is a gem. Such an unexpected treat! Delicious teas and yummy high tea.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pot Of, Cookies, Scones, Sandwich
Anon H.
Their scones are fantastic! And I love their child, friendly stars. So cute when little girls put on the butterfly wings.
Berele
This is just a charming place you should visit. The amount of different tea flavors will blow your mind. So many varieties of flavors will satisfy every taste. The menu is big, the tables are on the small side. Be aware of the latter if you're tall. Still, a wonderful place to visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sally Jones
Insanely overpriced. The atmosphere feels run down and the food was okay at best. The cake was overly sweet and intense with coffee flavor.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Samantha B
Such a magical experience! Food was awesome and beautifully prepared. Nothing beats the ambience! Would’ve cried if I came here as a little girl.
Alice's is a lovely afternoon tea spot. The decor is so cute. Massive tea selection, reasonable prices, and yummy sandwiches and scones. They definitely let you take your time - my friends and I often savor our meals together to catch up so I really appreciate not being hurried out the door. Last time I was here there was a table with about five small children so it got a bit noisy but to be fair this is probably one of the more kid friendly tea locations in the city. Haven't tried their UES location yet, but excited to come back!
Bob S.
I was looking for a coffee spot to take a rest after a long walk and accidentally stumbled upon this charming tea house. As you take a few steps below ground level you enter a uniquely decorated, very cozy place that impresses. Tons of tea varieties hints to something different. The amount of tea varieties will make your head spin. The combinations and infusion of flavors make it difficult, but amazing, to make one's choice. Of course, you can get official tea snacks as well, although the presentation lacks a bit. Typical portions are much smaller, but maybe it's specific to what we ordered. The service was wonderful. Friendly, helpful, not rushed. Perhaps by design, but I found the tables too small for my legs, having to battle moving my feet and getting a comfort level for a longer stay. But, overall worth coming back for sure.
Recommended dishes: Pot Of, Pot, Tea and Scones, Scones
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Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Nathalia Diaz Alvarez
The wide variety of teas is incredible, accompanied by their delicious scones, but the place and decoration fall a little short of the theme of the place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Marcela S.
I was looking forward to having tea and scones at this cute place, but it was very disappointing. The cucumber sandwich had thick wedges of cucumbers and had no taste. The scones were cold and too thick. My tea was nothing to rave about. It was very light, didn't really taste like fresh Darjeeling tea leaves. The cookies were hard, not really fresh. Wouldn't go back to have tea here. The place is nothing to rave about.
Céline BODART
Stepped inside yesterday to scope the place out. Had never been inside despite being in and out of the UWS since 2018.This is the original Alice’s Tea Cup, founded right here on the UWS in 2001. A second location was opened on the UES in 2005 and a third in Dumbo in 2019.Cute atmospheric little place. Certainly family friendly. The Pumpkin Caramel Glaze scone in particular looked delicious. A little pricey.Kid-friendliness: The business is kid-friendly. Many parents making a stop here after picking their children up from school.
Recommended dishes: Tea Time, Pumpkin Scone, Scones
I have been to a handful of tea rooms, but this one stuck out to me because of its unique Alice in Wonderland theme and plethora of tea selections. It was my significant other's birthday and we got to start her day off with some vibrant, flavorful teas, alongside delicious scones and tea sandwiches. When you walk in, you are welcomed by kind staff and a diverse collection of house tea blends. Would definitely recommend this place. Perfect for family breakfast, lunch, as well as birthdays.
Solid spot for afternoon tea on the UWS. My group of 4 walked in on a Saturday around noon and were seated pretty quickly although the store looked full. We all got the option of tea + 2 scones. There are a billion choices for teas so we were kind of overwhelmed but the Alice's faerie potion I got was fine although not that aromatic. I liked their scones though - I got pumpkin and ham/cheese, which were huge and delicious! As for ambience, IMO the lack of natural lighting and dim lights / dark furniture inside kind of took away from the afternoon tea experience and wished that they allowed outdoor seating when we went (they said no when we got there, but as we were leaving we saw people seated in the outdoor area so idk why)
The cutest little store front opens up to a pretty decent sized restaurant. Come before 3PM on the weekend if you want to catch brunch. Honestly food was a solid 7/10. Highlight was the freshness of the smoked salmon. Oat chocolate Scone was nice and warm. Tea selection is pretty straightforward - and there are wonderful refreshing choices as well. The service was overall friendly and helpful.
This place is a gem. Such an unexpected treat! Delicious teas and yummy high tea.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pot Of, Cookies, Scones, Sandwich
Their scones are fantastic! And I love their child, friendly stars. So cute when little girls put on the butterfly wings.
This is just a charming place you should visit. The amount of different tea flavors will blow your mind. So many varieties of flavors will satisfy every taste. The menu is big, the tables are on the small side. Be aware of the latter if you're tall. Still, a wonderful place to visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Insanely overpriced. The atmosphere feels run down and the food was okay at best. The cake was overly sweet and intense with coffee flavor.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Such a magical experience! Food was awesome and beautifully prepared. Nothing beats the ambience! Would’ve cried if I came here as a little girl.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Alice's Curious French Toast, Smoked Salmon Benedict, Chocolate Cake, Sandwich
Alice's is a lovely afternoon tea spot. The decor is so cute. Massive tea selection, reasonable prices, and yummy sandwiches and scones. They definitely let you take your time - my friends and I often savor our meals together to catch up so I really appreciate not being hurried out the door. Last time I was here there was a table with about five small children so it got a bit noisy but to be fair this is probably one of the more kid friendly tea locations in the city. Haven't tried their UES location yet, but excited to come back!
I was looking for a coffee spot to take a rest after a long walk and accidentally stumbled upon this charming tea house. As you take a few steps below ground level you enter a uniquely decorated, very cozy place that impresses. Tons of tea varieties hints to something different. The amount of tea varieties will make your head spin. The combinations and infusion of flavors make it difficult, but amazing, to make one's choice. Of course, you can get official tea snacks as well, although the presentation lacks a bit. Typical portions are much smaller, but maybe it's specific to what we ordered. The service was wonderful. Friendly, helpful, not rushed. Perhaps by design, but I found the tables too small for my legs, having to battle moving my feet and getting a comfort level for a longer stay. But, overall worth coming back for sure.
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A lovely spot with nice tea and snacks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pot Of, Pot, Tea and Scones, Scones
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Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The wide variety of teas is incredible, accompanied by their delicious scones, but the place and decoration fall a little short of the theme of the place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
I was looking forward to having tea and scones at this cute place, but it was very disappointing. The cucumber sandwich had thick wedges of cucumbers and had no taste. The scones were cold and too thick. My tea was nothing to rave about. It was very light, didn't really taste like fresh Darjeeling tea leaves. The cookies were hard, not really fresh. Wouldn't go back to have tea here. The place is nothing to rave about.
Stepped inside yesterday to scope the place out. Had never been inside despite being in and out of the UWS since 2018.This is the original Alice’s Tea Cup, founded right here on the UWS in 2001. A second location was opened on the UES in 2005 and a third in Dumbo in 2019.Cute atmospheric little place. Certainly family friendly. The Pumpkin Caramel Glaze scone in particular looked delicious. A little pricey.Kid-friendliness: The business is kid-friendly. Many parents making a stop here after picking their children up from school.
Recommended dishes: Tea Time, Pumpkin Scone, Scones