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Brooklyn High Low

4.6 (123 reviews)
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Serena X.

My friend booked this for a weekend, and our check-in was extremely smooth. Given the weather was really nice, we were offered a seat in their outdoor heated patio. The decor is incredible inside the space, and the staff are equally kind and attentive. We got the grand Vanderbilt tea option, and tried the English breakfast tea, Darjeeling, and Earl Grey. The sandwiches were all rather delicious, though I found the scones a bit dry. The desserts were small, but also delicious. I wouldn't come here if you're extremely picky about afternoon tea food as the food was pretty standard. Overall, I think this high tea is quite good for the value, and the staff were always stopping by to check if we needed a tea refills. I would definitely come back, especially given the nice ambience and overall experience.

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Lizzie S.

Did you know that tea lights for their name from the lights that were lit beneath tea pots to keep tea warm? I learned that here at Brooklyn High Low! I had a morning to kill before a work event and wanted afternoon tea! This reservation was not easy to get and I was lucky to snag a less desirable 10am ish reservation. It was cold outside (all the inside seats were full) but they provided warm, fuzzy heated blankets so it wasn't much of an issue. I wish I'd been able to pick which tea I got but the house black tea they served and picked for me was good. The sandwiches were delicious but I found the desserts to be lacking. Service was wonderful. There's only one bathroom and it was very clean and aesthetic, like most of the decor. It screams maximalist and vintage, very fun. Everything was good but I'm not sure if it's worth the steep price. There's other more reasonably-priced afternoon tea service options in the city.

Finger food
Alice Z.

Food: 2/5 | Service: 1/5 | Experience: 1.5/5 For an experience that we needed to book a month in advance, I was vastly disappointed by this restaurant. I booked the $65 experience for two for an outdoor covered heated area (stated in the reservation) that I needed to provide my credit card for. For context, day of is quite cold and snowing. We arrive, get seated in the outdoor area with a stray bird also enclosed with us, get provided with heated blankets, and we get largely ignored. It's genuinely freezing out in the garden. We got the cardamom vanilla tea which was a favorite, and the orange blossom tea which was oversteeped and bitter. Pastries itself were okay. We get handed the check unprompted, and when we call a waiter over to get boxes for our leftover food because we are freezing at this point, we get forgotten. We end up leaving the rest of our food and go inside the restaurant to pay, where we are reminded that we can leave a tip. Overall, mediocre tea experience with ok food, terrible service. I do NOT recommend.

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.

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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!

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.

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!

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.

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