Afternoon Tea in New York

Clarence

Historic country inn dating to 1799, about 15 minutes from Buffalo, whose Adelaide's dining room serves afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones, and bite-sized desserts. Tea service runs Thursdays and Saturdays from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM by reservation. The property also operates as a bed and breakfast with fine dining and event space.

Midtown Manhattan · New York

The Whitby Bar & Restaurant at Firmdale's Whitby Hotel serves the Kit Kemp Design Stories Afternoon Tea, a vibrant service inspired by the designer's playful aesthetic. Tea is offered weekday afternoons from 1:30 PM and from noon on weekends. Reservations are taken through OpenTable.

Upper West Side · New York

Alice in Wonderland-themed tea room on the Upper West Side known for its whimsical decor, house tea blends, and all-day brunch-meets-tea menu. Signature items include Alice's Blend and Birthday Blend teas and warm scones served with clotted cream and jam, and young visitors can borrow fairy wings. Online reservations are available through the website, with private events for larger groups.

Prospect Heights · Brooklyn

Established in 2020, Brooklyn High Low serves 'Traditional Afternoon Tea, Brooklyn Style' in a series of themed rooms including the Little Tea Room, Secret Garden, and Pink Room. Weekend tea service (Saturday and Sunday 10 AM to 3:30 PM) is by reservation only, with Friday seatings also available. A second location, The Parlour, operates in Park Slope at 69 7th Avenue.

East Village · New York

Second-floor Japanese teahouse in the East Village, established in 2004 around the concept of omotenashi (whole-hearted hospitality). Cha-An serves Japanese desserts and teas, and hosts a weekend Japanese afternoon tea ($68 per adult) with three tiers of sweets such as yuzu cream puffs and warabi mochi plus savories like egg sandwiches and inari. Seats are limited to 20 guests per session, and the teahouse also offers traditional tea ceremonies and mochi and flower-arrangement classes.

Midtown Manhattan · New York

The Baccarat Hotel's crystal-laden Grand Salon serves a daily afternoon tea program inspired by the royal households historically associated with the Baccarat brand. Themed services include the Prince of Wales Afternoon Tea and the Le Petit Prince children's tea, developed with premier tea masters. Advance reservations are required and open 30 days out; walk-ins cannot be accommodated.

Uptown Kingston · Kingston

Afternoon tea house in the historic Thomas L. Southwick House in Uptown Kingston, designed to transport guests back to Colonial times. The prix-fixe three-course afternoon tea is $85 per person, with seatings Wednesday through Friday at 3 and 5 PM and weekends at noon, 2:30, and 5 PM; reservations are required. The room also specializes in private events for groups of 6 to 40.

Stony Brook Village · Stony Brook

Full-service Long Island restaurant in Stony Brook Village specializing in British afternoon tea service with scones, finger sandwiches, quiche, and pastries. The tea list runs to more than 60 varieties spanning black, white, green, and caffeine-free herbal infusions. Seating is limited and reservations by phone are highly recommended; boxed tea service to-go and event catering are also offered.

Floral Park

Cozy Irish café and tea house in Floral Park known for its eclectic decor of mismatched chairs, antique teapots, and vintage details. The kitchen serves Irish and American fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner alongside a wide tea selection, with baked goods from the nearby Tulip Bakery.

Greenwich Village · New York

A Greenwich Village institution since 1990, Tea & Sympathy is a small British restaurant and tea room serving traditional afternoon tea and British comfort food. The adjoining Carry On Tea & Sympathy shop sells British groceries, sweets, loose teas, teapots, cups, and saucers.

Great River

Café set inside the library of the Manor House at Bayard Cutting Arboretum, a Long Island state park on the Connetquot River. Alongside sandwiches, quiche, soups, and desserts, it serves a Victorian Tea with finger sandwiches, scones, and fresh pots of tea. Victorian Tea reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance; the café is open Tuesday through Sunday.

Midtown Manhattan · New York

For over 115 years The Palm Court has been New York City's iconic destination for afternoon tea, served beneath the stained-glass dome at the center of The Plaza hotel. The service features a 25-variety tea collection from Palais des Thés alongside tiers of sandwiches, snacks, and pastries. Daily seatings run in three rounds starting at 11:00 AM, 1:15 PM, and 3:30 PM, booked through OpenTable.

Midtown Manhattan · New York

A Manhattan landmark beside Carnegie Hall, The Russian Tea Room has been a destination for afternoon tea for nearly a century. Afternoon tea is offered daily in the famous red-and-gold dining room, with classic, vegetarian, gluten-free, and children's menus available. The restaurant positions the service as a pre-theatre treat or special-occasion outing.

Port Jefferson

Family-owned tea room and gift shoppe on Main Street in Port Jefferson village, run by a mother-daughter team. The intimate dining room serves a classic English-style afternoon tea with freshly baked scones, tea sandwiches, and miniature desserts, plus loose-leaf teas. Reservations are strongly suggested, and the room is not appropriate for children under 7.

Ballston Spa

The original village location of The Whistling Kettle, a tea restaurant and premium loose-leaf tea shop founded in 2004, minutes from Saratoga Springs. It serves an afternoon tea service alongside soups, scones, salads, and sandwiches, with a deep loose-leaf list available hot or iced and sold by the tin.

Downtown Troy · Troy

Tea restaurant and premium loose-leaf tea shop operating since 2004, with its Troy café on downtown's Broadway. The menu pairs an extensive loose-leaf tea list with an afternoon tea service built from soups, scones, salads, and sandwiches, served hot or iced. Sister locations operate in Ballston Spa, Schenectady, and Albany.