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Tea & Sympathy

Tea Room and English Restaurant$$$$

West Village, New York

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Tea & Sympathy

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Ranked #10 for pies in New York
Has a stamp of approval from Serious Eats and Food Network
"true British treat at Tea & Sympathy in New York"(14 Tips)
"Sticky toffee pudding is the most wonderfully decadent dessert!"(9 Tips)
"Delicious tea & crumpets & really good finger sandwiches."(6 Tips)
"Must have the sticky toffee pudding, custard on the side"(9 Tips)

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tina beansMay 21, 2015
Actually a cozy little restaurant serving British comfort food, they also have an extensive tea list. All the teapots are unique English collectibles. Did I mention this place is adorably British?
Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014
Bangers and mash are a highlight. Go to lunch to get the Afternoon Tea for One, which includes finger sandwiches, tons of scones with cream and jam, cakes, and a big pot of hot tea. Read more
Cynthia DrescherAugust 17, 2014
If your table is a mix of vegetarians & carnivores, you can each chose 2 sandwich types from the menu's *asterisked sandwiches, so it works well for different diets.
Kiwi WangApril 17, 2018
Cute but super small tea place. Great British menu with all the savory pies, scotch eggs, and coronation chicken sandwiches to boot!
Kay DJanuary 26, 2013
Any Brit who's been living in America for a while will weep when they come here. Proper back bacon on proper non-sweetened bread. The seven grain is a must-have and the white bread is divine.
Untapped CitiesAugust 18, 2017
Tea & Sympathy offers a full English breakfast with endless tea and scones so delicious that even a New Yorker will have trouble finding fault with it. Read more
Untapped CitiesNovember 17, 2014
Assorted teapots and British memorabilia line the interior walls; they also sell an assortment of British candy! The tea and scones are popular here, as is anything on the breakfast menu. Read more
Jonathan LSeptember 11, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Don’t forget to ask for mint and horseradish sauces to go with your Sunday roast.
Food NetworkAugust 15, 2011
Robert Irvine recommends the Victoria Sandwich Cake for a true British treat at Tea & Sympathy in New York, NY, on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate.Find more tips at Food Network Local. Read more
Yura LeeApril 7, 2013
The place gets busy so it's difficult to have a pleasant tea experience (you feel rushed). But, the scones are delicious! The cream & jam make all the difference. The chicken soup isn't bad either.
Mark J.September 7, 2018
Kind of bewildered that they enforce the “must order food” rule even when they are empty in the middle of the day... I just watched two parties get up and leave for just wanting tea and snacks.
ThaoJune 18, 2012
I adore this place! Its a bit small, but the service is great and the tea and food is delish! The cold infused tea drinks are my favorite! Don't forget to check out the store also!
Sarah JaneJanuary 27, 2018
Tea, scones, cakes - everything was delicious and presented beautifully. That said - the place is super small & cramped when crowded (often.) Not for groups. Felt a bit rushed too.
TimelessnomadAugust 6, 2015
Yea they will do a vegetarian version of afternoon tea. Great tea selection and quaint little atmosphere. Lovely place to relax and have a nice tea break.
Nick JohnsonMarch 22, 2015
A reasonably authentic rickety British tea room where I learned that scotch egg and Branston pickle is actually a good combination. Try the rhubarb crumble.
NB🍒January 27, 2021
Been here 10+ times
Apple pie with custard 🤤 especially in the winter👌🏻
Nat HarwardDecember 10, 2013
Full English Breakfast: "'The Full Monty' is everything a hungry ex-pat or Anglophile could possibly desire on a winter morning. Come back in the afternoon for tea and scones with clotted cream." Read more
Kathryn PhillipsApril 4, 2015
Love this place!! Really good tea, amazing scones, breakfast food is all good. Adorable decor and atmosphere. Tiniest bathroom in the world
Guest of a GuestOctober 12, 2011
“I love me some afternoon tea, and this charming little gem does the trick. They have the most delectable scones—along with other traditional British dishes that will keep you coming back for more.” Read more
Morgan Von SteenDecember 11, 2013
“The Full Monty” is everything a hungry ex-pat or Anglophile could possibly desire on a winter morning. Come back again in the afternoon for tea and scones with clotted cream. - Buzzfeed
Diego RufoApril 4, 2011
I like the takeout better than the sitdown restaurant.I recommend grabbing a cup of tea to go and taking it with you on a stroll along the Highline. Also, their lentil casserole is delicious! Read more
The Corcoran GroupJune 28, 2012
Tiny and cramped place to come for afternoon tea and biscuits – the traditional scones are amazing as is the Vietnamese French Vanilla iced tea.
Joëlle LewisJuly 23, 2013
Staff is AMAZING!!! BlackBerry tea with hot Apple Crumble (with custard) is to die for. GOING BACK ASAP. And ALL HAIL THE NEW PRINCE OF ENGLAND! Conrats #WillAndKate
amNewYorkOctober 10, 2011
Grab English tea for two – w/ sandwiches, scones, clotted cream and jam — or favorites like bangers and mash or shepherd’s pie in a setting cozy enough to please the most demanding English auntie.
Susan DanzigerMay 31, 2014
Get the Full Monty with baked beans and side of scones -- feeds two. Yum.
Jennifer C.October 3, 2014
So precious and everything is authentic and delicious. But definitely end with the sticky toffee pudding, whatever you do.
UKTI Tech NYMay 11, 2012
Perhaps the best place to get a pot of cozy, afternoon tea with floral tablecloths and teapot-decorated walls - a lovely British experience.
ᴡ AlvarezAugust 6, 2015
Soups, sandwiches, teas, and the multi-orgasmic warm and spicy ginger cake with the vanilla custard sauce.
SarahSeptember 16, 2012
Order the creme tea each and finger sandwiches to split with a friend. Plenty for a light lunch.
New York HabitatNovember 29, 2011
For those afternoons when you want to live like they do on the other side of the pond, come here for some tasty tea and a scone with clotted cream.
Cheapeats IncOctober 30, 2011
A little slice of Britain in NYC. Kitschy decor. Proper English cooking and of course proper tea. Don't forget to visit their shop next door.
Kathryn PhillipsApril 5, 2015
Best scones and tea in the city!!
Michael MuseSeptember 22, 2013
Breakfast go to: eggs w cheese & beans, toast. Don't miss the scones. Lunch: Branston Pickle & cheese sandwich.
Hailey NguyenAugust 3, 2017
Cute little tea pots with great clotted cream!
Natalie VJuly 11, 2016
Cozy tea spot and feel very authentic. Traditional English breakfast and scones!
Renae MasonDecember 17, 2015
Very authentic British place. I went for tea & scones. Prepared to be crammed in though, it's tiny!
AnDiiJune 28, 2012
Excellent British-styled tea shop in New York's West Village. Huge portions and many tasty teas to try!
Jasmine 💫February 21, 2017
$40 afternoon tea. Enjoyed the earl grey tea and cute tea wares, but little else. We were asked no less than 3x if we were finished yet. Space was tiny AF and poorly laid out. First time = last.
Biyan ZhouApril 25, 2014
Do have some attitude issues esp the old lady on the weekends. But their food is pretty good... The clotted creme and jam too... Don't want to come back for the service the the food says otherwise.
Roniel TesslerNovember 6, 2014
Welsh rarebit is not merely a grilled cheese sandwich. It is wonderful!
ModeliniaAugust 25, 2010
Danica Solomon adores this one-of-a-kind teahouse. They create their own unique blends of tried and true favorites like English Breakfast, Earl Grey, and Rosie Lee teas.
Tom M.March 25, 2015
Tasty teas and an awesome bacon avocado sandwich
Serious EatsJanuary 28, 2014
Cozy British tea shop good for a reasonably priced high tea.
JamieNovember 12, 2014
Cream tea (tea and scones with jam) was great. Make sure your whole party is there to be seated.
JillianMarch 12, 2016
Adorable spot. Girlfriends + clotted cream + shepherd's pie
Silas JohnAugust 9, 2014
Scones and clotted cream- great to split with someone while you eat the full English Breakfast
Laa Skw33kJanuary 27, 2012
The rhubarb crumble (with custard) is the best! And if they have it on special, the cheesy cauliflower is delicious.
Victoria MazzukiOctober 15, 2016
Truly authentic. Small, but relatively inexpensive for a la carte items!
TMarch 15, 2015
If you want true English breakfast. Tea is also good.
Rachel SmithMarch 11, 2016
Snacks and tea great but the servers are rude & act as though they hate being there. If you can ignore them go on a wkday w/a good friend & you're fine

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