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Tea Room and English Restaurant$$$$
West Village, New York
The experts at Food Network and Village Voice recommend this place
"true British treat at Tea & Sympathy in New York"(14 Tips)
"Sticky toffee pudding is the most wonderfully decadent dessert!"(9 Tips)
"Must have the sticky toffee pudding, custard on the side"(9 Tips)
"Delicious tea & crumpets & really good finger sandwiches."(6 Tips)
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tina beansMay 21, 2015Actually 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, 2014Bangers 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, 2014If 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, 2018Cute but super small tea place. Great British menu with all the savory pies, scotch eggs, and coronation chicken sandwiches to boot!
Kay DJanuary 26, 2013Any 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, 2017Tea & 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, 2014Assorted 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
Don’t forget to ask for mint and horseradish sauces to go with your Sunday roast.
- Food NetworkAugust 15, 2011Robert 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, 2013The 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, 2018Kind 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, 2012I 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, 2018Tea, 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, 2015Yea 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, 2015A reasonably authentic rickety British tea room where I learned that scotch egg and Branston pickle is actually a good combination. Try the rhubarb crumble.
Nat HarwardDecember 10, 2013Full 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, 2015Love 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, 2011I 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, 2012Tiny 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, 2013Staff 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, 2011Grab 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.
Jennifer C.October 3, 2014So precious and everything is authentic and delicious. But definitely end with the sticky toffee pudding, whatever you do.
ᴡ AlvarezAugust 6, 2015Soups, sandwiches, teas, and the multi-orgasmic warm and spicy ginger cake with the vanilla custard sauce.
UKTI Tech NYMay 11, 2012Perhaps the best place to get a pot of cozy, afternoon tea with floral tablecloths and teapot-decorated walls - a lovely British experience.
SarahSeptember 16, 2012Order the creme tea each and finger sandwiches to split with a friend. Plenty for a light lunch.
Cheapeats IncOctober 30, 2011A 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.
New York HabitatNovember 29, 2011For 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.
Michael MuseSeptember 22, 2013Breakfast go to: eggs w cheese & beans, toast. Don't miss the scones. Lunch: Branston Pickle & cheese sandwich.
Renae MasonDecember 17, 2015Very authentic British place. I went for tea & scones. Prepared to be crammed in though, it's tiny!
Natalie VJuly 11, 2016Cozy tea spot and feel very authentic. Traditional English breakfast and scones!
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.
AnDiiJune 28, 2012Excellent British-styled tea shop in New York's West Village. Huge portions and many tasty teas to try!
Biyan ZhouApril 25, 2014Do 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, 2014Welsh rarebit is not merely a grilled cheese sandwich. It is wonderful!
ModeliniaAugust 25, 2010Danica 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.
JamieNovember 12, 2014Cream tea (tea and scones with jam) was great. Make sure your whole party is there to be seated.
Silas JohnAugust 9, 2014Scones and clotted cream- great to split with someone while you eat the full English Breakfast
Laa Skw33kJanuary 27, 2012The rhubarb crumble (with custard) is the best! And if they have it on special, the cheesy cauliflower is delicious.
Victoria MazzukiOctober 15, 2016Truly authentic. Small, but relatively inexpensive for a la carte items!
Rachel SmithMarch 11, 2016Snacks 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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