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Brooklyn High Low

4.5 (119 reviews)
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Scones & sandwiches
Amanda P.

Gluten free tea service was very nice. We opted for Grand Heights, which included tea, crumpets, soup, finger sandwiches, scones, and a few sweets. It was definitely a savory forward experience with a sweet finish and we found it delightful- everything was good. Tea was try as much as you'd like for this experience. We loved everything we tried but the panna cotta was our stand-out. Service was friendly. Ambiance was really nice. The pictures I saw online didn't do justice to how cozy and comfortable the space feels. Overall great experience and will visit again.

Inside restaurant
Marina S.

Very cute afternoon tea place. I love the ambience here; it's exactly what you would want at a tea place. It's very cozy and decorated as if you're in someone's home. They have a wide selection of unique teas and you get to choose a pot with unlimited refills. The finger food was good; not standout but solid

Tea sandwich tower
Jihye B.

There was a stretch of time when I was super into tea, so I was excited to hear about Brooklyn High Low. My friend was hosting a small afternoon tea for her birthday. My interest was raised even further when she let us know that Brooklyn High Low asked us to pick out our pot of tea in advance. The back patio area is so cute and charming. The weather was just gorgeous and perfect. We were seated in the back corner, which was cozy albeit a little bit difficult for everyone to maneuver around each other as we were a bigger group. We were served our teapots (individual teapots, each different and with character) and tea cups with warm scones, cream, jam and lemon curd. I got the Scottish Toffee Pu-Erh which was so luxurious and gourmand. Then, we were served the whole tower of tea sandwiches. My favorite tea sandwich was the egg salad one, though all of them were tasty. I was glad I skipped lunch, as this was quite a bit of food and we had sandwiches left over. The service was very attentive, and I appreciated all of the cute decor and touches. They let us stay even longer than the time limit for the tea service. I would love to go back for high tea service in this beautiful gem!

Classic Afternoon Tea
Mosa H.

Are you kidding me?? This is the cutest afternoon tea spot I've seen in New York. It feels like dining in your posh British aunt's parlour, we felt right at home upon arrival. The sandwiches were all delicious, especially the apricot jam and cucumber dill. The scones were a bit dry, but the real clotted cream made up for it. And I could have eaten ten of those chocolate mousses! The house black tea was delicious but I would highly recommend the Cardamom Vanilla Black Tea for just $8 more (and it's bottomless). The servers were quick with service and attentive with refilling the tea pots. We sat across from Anna Kendrick so you know it's celebrity-approved!

Ximena L.

This place is adorable, the decor is busy in the best way. The finger sandwiches are tasty and their desserts are pretty traditional but there is care to add their own spin to things. The service was very attentive and we were reached out to the prior day for our tea selections which was really lovely.

The food!
Marie K.

I had a very special birthday meal at this restaurant. Everyone was very friendly and able to explain everything on the menu. I especially enjoyed being able to add a tiara onto my meal. The tiara itself is a very high-quality, which I appreciate. I chose the largest tea which came with soup and a crumpet in the beginning. The soup was a very refreshing carrot ginger soup. I also enjoyed the sandwiches, desserts, and scones. They also brought over a special plate that said happy birthday on it. That made my day extra special. Another important thing to note is that you can bring your own bubbly beverage. They gladly uncork your beverage and provide glasses. My one piece of advice is that if you are fixated on having a particular kind of tea, it may be worth it to call ahead and see if they are in stock that day. I would highly suggest this teahouse to anyone, and for those in Manhattan, I would say it is worth the travel.

Karen N.

A truly wonderful experience. This has been on our list for awhile and we decided to finally try it. Reservations are a must and book a few weeks before your desired date. When I made the reservation the confirmation stated outdoor, which was not evident when I booked. I reached out and unfortunately on the day we wanted it was the only option left. They were very communicative and explained there would be heaters and blankets provided on a cold, January day. I did ask if an indoor table became available, to please let me know. The day before our reservation , we were notified an indoor table was available and we were delighted. Their follow up was appreciated. The day before you also can order other teas than the black tea included. The indoor place is small with 5 seating areas. You feel as if you are entering a whimsical, quaint tea room. There are tea cup and pots everywhere from the ceilings to every nook and cranny. We had the classic and was surprised at how much food there was and how good it was. Eight sandwiches per person, a variety of sweet and savory. Each of us were provide a scone with jam and butter and lastly dessert. small mousse cups. pastries and cookies. The servers were so polite and kind, but stayed in the background.so you can enjoy the experience. Definately a wonderful experience.

2 sets of the classic
Beryce G.

Food (4/10): - I thought the scones and desserts given were pretty tasty - Sandwiches were underwhelming unfortunately - Tea was standard but I loved the cute little sugar cubes! - My group and I got the classic. It should be enough food to make you feel ok/satiated, but not completely full and definitely not bloated Service (4.5/5): - Polite but sometimes a bit slow - Overall, no complaints Ambiance (5/5): - Very cute vintage aesthetic - Clean and cozy - Great place to take friends!

Tracy S.

A very cute experience, friendly staff, and tasty tea sandwiches and dessert! We made a reservation and the outside garden was only available but they have heating lamps and give you blankets which was helpful because we went on a very cold day. It is covered so that helped with blocking wind. We chose the Vanderbilt package and it was the perfect amount for the two of us! We really liked their chocolate mousse and the tea sandwiches! Definitely worth the experience and a perfect date idea!!

Orange Oolong Tea
Cristina D.

Honestly just such a lovely experience from start to finish and incredible value for money. We got the grand heights high tea service and got to try 5 different pots of teas, 8 different finger sandwiches, biscuits, soup, crumpets, 3 desserts, and a souvenir--for just $75 per person. To put that into context--most tea rooms in Manhattan will charge $120 per person or more for the same experience! Ontop of that the service is phenomenal and everyone is so kind and fast! And the entire place is just adorable. We sat in the tea garden which was absolutely lovely and cozy with heaters to keep us warm in the winter--we were so comfy I forgot we were outside! I am so sad I have lived this close and not been here before now? Needless to say I will not be missing out anymore and will definitely be coming back soon!

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We had a great time! Delicious food and tea! It is also so cute and the service was wonderful!

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(224 reviews)

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Brooklyn High Low - tea - Updated May 2026

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