I thought I just didn't care for macarons, I was wrong. Turns out, I've just never had a good one…read more Without a doubt, the best macaron I've ever had by a mile. The flavor and texture were perfection. I wanted to keep eating just because they were so light and delicious. I especially enjoyed the coffee flavor. I also loved the chocolate cookies, Langues de Chat aka Cat tongues. Definitely try a few things because it is all good! The shop is quaint and cute, feels very luxe. It was fun to browse with teas, pastries, gifts and snacks. I also really love the packaging and it is so gift-able if you need a good hostess gift or souvenir, although mine would never last long enough in a suitcase to make it back home. I am so glad they do online orders since I am not local.

Amazing chocolate and many options…read more A bit expensive. Ambiance? So so Crowded at times. Service can be slow

What a beautiful restaurant with great food and great service…read more We had afternoon tea very elegant

Kings' Carriage House is basically Miss Havisham's dining room from Great Expectations--beautiful,…read morefrozen in time, and fueled entirely by nostalgia for something that was probably better decades ago. The intent is there. The setting is charming, romantic, and delightfully eccentric. You walk in expecting a proper afternoon tea experience and feel like you've stumbled into a forgotten Upper East Side parlor where time stopped sometime around 1887- and it smells it Unfortunately, much like Pip's great expectations, mine fell a bit short. The tea was Harney & Sons, but neither the London Fog nor the Earl Grey tasted like much of anything. The London Fog had lost the fog, and the Earl Grey had misplaced the Earl. The food was equally underwhelming: three tiny Pepperidge Farm-adjacent cookies, two scones with Smucker's jam, and a selection of sandwiches that were perfectly forgettable. The price was offensive, and nothing was memorable either. For a place that trades heavily on atmosphere, I wanted the food and tea to feel special. Instead, it felt like tea service designed by and for people who think black pepper is adventurous. If you're looking for a lovely room to sit in and pretend you're a Dickens character waiting for a letter that never arrives, you'll probably enjoy it. If you're looking for exceptional tea, creative bites, or an afternoon tea experience that feels worth the price, there are better options in New York. Aesthetic: 10/10. Execution: Great Expectations, disappointing reality.

Delightful afternoon - quaint vibe, yummy sandwiches, attentive service. Not that many choices of…read moretea but the ones we had we enjoyed.

I purchased a Travelzoo USA voucher for Afternoon tea for 2 at Tea with the Duchess. Regularly it…read morewould have been $136 for the experience, but with the voucher it was $99. The voucher can be redeemed immediately; valid Saturday-Sunday from 12-5 p.m and reservations are required; subject to availability. To make a reservation, I needed to text 917-783-9714 or email hello@teawiththeduchesnyc.com as stated on the voucher. About a week before the day I wanted to make reservations for, I followed the instructions and texted and e-mailed but I didn't hear back from the text and the e-mail came back as undeliverable. I e-mailed and submitted a form on their website as well and sent a DM through instagram. As the days went by, I still didn't hear back. I decided to call 917-783-9714 and that got me in touch with someone. I told her about all the steps I was trying to do to make a reservation since I had the voucher and she was like you can make a reservation through OpenTable. I was thankful that someone answered the phone, but I wished the instructions were more clear and the person could have been more apologetic for all the trouble I went through. The day arrived for our reservation and the entrance for Tea with the Duchess at 531 2nd Ave New York, NY 10016 was not clearly marked. My friend and I walked up these stairs next to an Irish Whiskey Bar and it was the right place. We got seated and the first thing we did was choose our pot of tea. I went for the lavender earl grey and the staff member bought over a timer to let us know when the tea would be ready. Then, the triple-tier with scones, jams and creams, tea sandwiches, and sweet bites was brought to our table. We also each got a glass of champagne. It was a nice experience, but the small bites were pretty standard. I really liked the decor, vibes, seating, and Bridgerton style music. Staff were very friendly and attentive. They checked in a few times during our visit and asked if we wanted more water added to our teapots. When we were ready to head out, I gave the staff my Travelzoo USA voucher and asked for the check and she brought it over with the tax and gratuity. While we were there, a few other groups came in as well. Though there was the confusion with how to make a reservation, I'm glad I got to experience Afternoon tea at Tea with the Duchess. I had a great time catching up with my friend and thankful for the adventure.

I love coming here with friends and family! I enjoy the Mad Hatter which comes with delicious…read moretreats and I especially love the scones jam and cream! It's so tasty!

We were a party of 6 celebrating my friend's birthday. I ran a few minutes late but my friends had…read morealready sat down and ordered the Mad Hatter special (afternoon tea consisting of sandwiches and scones and 3 sets of tea pots, $60 per person). It was easy to find my group as the space was only partially full on a Saturday afternoon. We were told we could order unlimited amounts of sandwiches and desserts but honestly, we did not enjoy most of them besides the jasmine green tea and lox sandwiches, which were delicious and the highlights of the meal. Scones and ginger cookies were lacking in flavors, and ginger snaps were very bitter. Sandwiches were bland and dry. The other reviews showed macaroons for the same set but our sets did not come with macaroons. It was difficult flagging down our server, and when we did, our requests took a while to fulfill. Furthermore, we were not notified that there was a 1.5 hour time limit for our reservation until our time was up, so we all felt rushed to leave. After receiving the bill, there was an auto-gratuity included of $78. None of this was disclosed to us prior to us being seated, and we did not feel the service received justified the gratuity. All in all, it was a disappointing experience that lacked many qualities to justify a $60 afternoon tea set. I only had 2 half-sandwiches, 2 ginger snaps, and 3 cups of tea, so unfortunately was not worth the exorbitant price. I would only consider visiting in the future for food off the regular menu.

We visited the TIFFANY & CO., Landmark (big deal location) site on 5TH AVE, for their celebrity…read morebreakfast. Everyone greets you with a smile and that sets the expectation. I started smiling too. We were greeted and seated quickly, our waiters explained every detail of that menu to us with patience and more smiles. We ordered Breakfast at Tiffany's 68. I absolutely loved these tasty bite size pastries including PAIN AU CHOCOLAT (chocolate puff pastry), JUS GOLIGHTLY (carrot, orange, pineapple, mango, ginger), and ORANAIS (apricot danish). I must confess I had two Blue Cosmos before noon. I loved these zesty signature blue cocktails served in decorative martini glasses. Pricey? Absolutely, but you can also tour their landmark store, in the greatest city in the world! When we left, everyone said "Bye" "have a good day," and yelled "Happy Birthday." The staff are A+++++ with the extra warm customer service.They do take walk-ins but that line was crazy. Spare yourself the drama and make online reservations. Great vibes all around, I can't wait to go back.

Not sure why there are so many low reviews but I had an amazing time with my girlfriends this past…read moretrip! I love afternoon teas and when I saw the one here, I knew I wanted to check it out! We were able to get resys and one of my friends was gluten free so I noted that in advance. Service was great, the only thing was we had to ask them to refill the hot water a few times. The drinks and food were amazing and the fact that they had an entire gluten free version was chef's kiss! My friend was so happy and had glowing reviews too. The scones were perfect and not too dry. We devoured everything and it was the perfect amount of food honestly. Next time I would probably order one tea set and try their à la carte menu items. But all in all, I would definitely come back!

High grade tea served in a beautiful peace space. Calm ambiance and lovely service…read more Pot for one ranges from $28-$55 Pot for two ranges from $30-$65

I truly loved the ambiance at Floating Mountain - a pocket of zen and serenity in busy Manhattan. I…read morecame for a solo date right when they opened (I made a reservation) and had a lovely conversation with Vivian, who was very kind, knowledgeable, and attentive with refilling my tea. My only gripe is the price. The cheapest pot for one was $28, so with tax/tip you're looking at $33+. I love sourcing loose leaf tea myself to brew at home (including from Taiwan/China), and feel like this should be priced at least $5 lower. Other tea houses like Te Company offer a similar experience with ~$15 tea pots that two people can share, though the ambiance at Floating Mountain is still unbeatable. I would still recommend this spot, but because of the price, it's difficult to justify going frequently. I'd recommend going with a friend, since splitting the pot for two price would make it slightly cheaper. Tea lovers & enthusiasts will still love this place no matter what. Just look at these photos!

Stanley was our server today at The Palm Court and he truly made our visit so special. Very…read morepersonable and attentive, we genuinely felt very taken care of by a very knowledgeable and amiable young man. I liked that he clocked I was vegan and we got to talk for awhile about our favorite vegan spots! We loved Stanley so much, just wanted to thank him again for such a wonderful experience he brought to our visit !

I came here for tea with my parent's on my 30th birthday. The experience was so special!…read more This was my second time doing tea here and it was just as great as the first. The scones are incredible and my favorite tea sandwich is definitely the smoked salmon. I had the caramel tea which was perfect! The desserts were awesome as well and they brought me out a special complimentary dessert for my birthday. The tea service is definitely pricey, but worth it for a special occasion! The plaza is such an iconic NYC hotel and I would recommend it to NYers or tourists looking for a special afternoon!

We had a large group reservation for 13 people today (Friday) early afternoon around 1 PM. The…read morereservation process was easy and communication was quick and responsive. We worked with Eric via email and he was great managing and making sure everything was settled ahead of the event. On the day of our lunch, we arrived around 20 minutes early and the table was already set up. We had two servers throughout the meal and they were lovely. They made sure everything was set up and we had everything we needed. For a large group reservation, they have a $60 minimum and you order everything ahead of time. (The afternoon tea set is mandatory for everyone to get). We had the afternoon tea set, caprese tarts and strawberry parfait for all attendees. The food was filling and tasty. Tea is always so good as well (I always get my Rose Lovers Milk Tea!) All in all, a great option for a group reservation in the city!

After eating some good comfort food, my friends and I wanted a little late-night sweet treat. We…read moresaw this place and thought it looked cute. We got the Ube Crepe Cake and Chocolate Lava Cake. The size of both were the perfect amount since we just wanted something small to end the night. The ube crepe cake was really light and creamy. The ube flavor was pretty subtle, and I mostly tasted the cream. It's a perfect light dessert, but I would've liked the ube flavor to be stronger. The chocolate lava cake was super rich and decadent but also really delicious. I feel like it kinda battled with the ube crepe cake since they're total opposites. The staff were friendly. The interior was really cute and had a relaxing type of atmosphere that made it great for a nice place to sit, chat, and have dessert.

Beautiful ambiance, excellent service and very friendly staff. The scones were Devine. Overall an…read moreunforgettable experience, a bit over priced though.

Came here as a recommendation from a friend for a bday celebration.We came during the first week of…read moreJanuary and Christmas lights were still up, adding to the ambiance. The service was spectacular and everyone made us feel welcome as if we stepped in their home instead of a tea house. The price of $117 pre fixe is jarring (not including tax or tip), especially if we think about the selection of food - a small soup/salad starter (soup served in a cup), an assortment of mostly vegetarian finger sandwiches with the exception of 4 pieces of salmon sandwiches (unsure if the amount is based on the amount of people or by table), 2 scones per person, a slice of cake per person (get the choco cheesecake instead of the vanilla crepe), a few pieces of choco strawberries/macarons, and tea (we opted for the tea pairing and oolong was the most disappointing one). We also separately ordered cocktails. I ordered the butterfly pea with gin and it was nice but not needed especially when it doesn't pair so well with the sweets. I am convincing myself that the experience is the justification for cost. This place is pretty and very hyped up but I would not come back for the food nor tea as it was a pretty basic/fixed selection. If you want an English tea house experience for just the experience and don't care for cost or the ability to choose your own fave finger sandwiches (I hate cucumber sandwiches), try Lady Mendl's.