Vintage & Historic Tea Rooms in New York
9 verified vintage & historic tea rooms venues across 8 cities in New York ($$$–$$$$): Brooklyn, Clarence, Floral Park, Great River, Kingston, New York and more. Antique china, historic houses, and rooms that have poured for decades. The charm tier of the directory — often family-run, often beloved.
9 tea rooms
Adelaide's Afternoon Tea at Asa Ransom House
Clarence
Historic country inn dating to 1799, about 15 minutes from Buffalo, whose Adelaide's dining room serves afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones, and bite-sized desserts. Tea service runs Thursdays and Saturdays from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM by reservation. The property also operates as a bed and breakfast with fine dining and event space.
Alice's Tea Cup Chapter I
Upper West Side · New York
Alice in Wonderland-themed tea room on the Upper West Side known for its whimsical decor, house tea blends, and all-day brunch-meets-tea menu. Signature items include Alice's Blend and Birthday Blend teas and warm scones served with clotted cream and jam, and young visitors can borrow fairy wings. Online reservations are available through the website, with private events for larger groups.
Brooklyn High Low
Prospect Heights · Brooklyn
Established in 2020, Brooklyn High Low serves 'Traditional Afternoon Tea, Brooklyn Style' in a series of themed rooms including the Little Tea Room, Secret Garden, and Pink Room. Weekend tea service (Saturday and Sunday 10 AM to 3:30 PM) is by reservation only, with Friday seatings also available. A second location, The Parlour, operates in Park Slope at 69 7th Avenue.
Kingston Tea Room
$$$$Uptown Kingston · Kingston
Afternoon tea house in the historic Thomas L. Southwick House in Uptown Kingston, designed to transport guests back to Colonial times. The prix-fixe three-course afternoon tea is $85 per person, with seatings Wednesday through Friday at 3 and 5 PM and weekends at noon, 2:30, and 5 PM; reservations are required. The room also specializes in private events for groups of 6 to 40.
Robinson's Tea Room
Stony Brook Village · Stony Brook
Full-service Long Island restaurant in Stony Brook Village specializing in British afternoon tea service with scones, finger sandwiches, quiche, and pastries. The tea list runs to more than 60 varieties spanning black, white, green, and caffeine-free herbal infusions. Seating is limited and reservations by phone are highly recommended; boxed tea service to-go and event catering are also offered.
Swing the Teapot
Floral Park
Cozy Irish café and tea house in Floral Park known for its eclectic decor of mismatched chairs, antique teapots, and vintage details. The kitchen serves Irish and American fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner alongside a wide tea selection, with baked goods from the nearby Tulip Bakery.
The Hidden Oak Café at Bayard Cutting Arboretum
$$$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.
The Russian Tea Room
$$$$Midtown Manhattan · New York
A Manhattan landmark beside Carnegie Hall, The Russian Tea Room has been a destination for afternoon tea for nearly a century. Afternoon tea is offered daily in the famous red-and-gold dining room, with classic, vegetarian, gluten-free, and children's menus available. The restaurant positions the service as a pre-theatre treat or special-occasion outing.
The Secret Garden Tea Room
$$$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.
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