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Little Hen

3.9 (148 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Dogs allowed

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Neha G.

Cute and elegant. A bit pricey, but average for the area. To avoid the weekend crowds, we stopped by early morning on a weekday. It was easy to get a table with no reservation and service was fast. Upon recommendation, I tried the rose petal pancakes. This is pretty filling as they come in a stack of 3-4. The syrup is rose infused, which is where much of the flavor comes from. They are pink pancakes and photo worthy. Taste wise, they were okay. The lattes are pretty, but nothing special in taste. There aren't many vegan options, but you will find a variety of teas and maybe a salad. The afternoon tea here is popular, but fills up fast. So make a reservation. Pancakes were $22 plus tax and tip is close to $28-30. Lattes range from $7.50-$9.

Chicken sausage
Stacey-Ann M.

So I've been here before but this was my first time going for afternoon tea. It was so divine and delicious. My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Fatima was our server and she gave amazing service. The decor of this place is still as beautiful as ever. I'm so happy to see that the quality of service I received a year ago is still the same.

Eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon
Bijal R.

Very pretty restaurant with classic dishes. Decor is stunning. Went with a large group of 10 on a Saturday afternoon and we were seated and served quickly. I enjoyed the eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon. The potatoes served on the side were crispy and not greasy. The serving size was perfect. Roughly around $20. Will definitely want to go back to try their high tea!

Josephine L.

Afternoon tea review: No matter how old you are, you always have time to doll up and catch up with the girls over afternoon tea. That's what we did one tarde de domingo when it was still chilly outside. My cleverly named White Wedding was a sip of comfort that would have made Mr. Idol himself smile. Our tasty sandwiches were generously portioned and filled, with my favorites being the Tuna Salad and Smoked Salmon Rillette (complete with marbled bread!). Even the scones were softer, tastier and....butter-ier?....than many I've had elsewhere in the city. The least impressive part of our spread was actually the desserts. We got a couple of commonly flavored macarons, an Italian rainbow cookie and dark chocolate truffle (both identically sized). No creativity--the definition of phoning it in. Methinks they need to hire a real pastry chef. Still, for $48, I'll take it. The cute, floral, antique-y decor and friendly service make up for it. And I need to cut back on my sugar anyway (because of the dreaded diabetus...).

Jessica L.

Came here since I saw such cute photos of their afternoon tea set. Was expecting something good. Got here with my girlfriends and it was a bit disappointing. It was cute decor but food was nothing special.

Lobster ravioli
Alexa T.

3.5/5 I had a reservation and thank god I did - the entire place was packed. It's also not that big of a space so you can see every table. I arrived a few minutes early, but was seated shortly. The hostess was not that nice; she just gestured to my table. Unfortunately we were seated right by the door so it was kind of cold. Our server, Santiago, took his time greeting me but apologized for huge delay. He was super nice and gave great recommendations. We got: - rose latte: this is super pretty but unfortunately just tastes like sweet milk/nothing. I would pass - milk oolong tea: presentation is cute. Comes in adorable teapot with a sand timer so we knew when to remove the tea leaves. - bourbon French toast: 10/10 - no notes! This was so yummy. It comes with bacon and berries. It doesn't come with syrup and instead comes with the a vanilla sauce that's perfect for dipping - salmon eggs Benedict: nothing crazy but it was solid. We substituted for fries, which were okay. I wish they were crispier - lobster ravioli: comes with 5-6 big pieces. Super tasty and you need to enjoy the pink champagne sauce! We were charged $2 for water, which is stated on the menu but I didn't realize we weren't given tap water... the same hostess who seated me started clearing our tea and water glasses without asking if we were done.. like no ma'am I am not done yet. So that was annoying. Besides her, Santiago was great and attentive!! He even brought me a blue teacup so it would match my dress!

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Vicky L.

Cute brunch place! Came on one of the freezing weekends in NYC and thank goodness we made a reservation. Was seated right by the door so whenever people came in and out, it was definitely chilly! Mocktails: Blueberry mule and Hibiscus Raspberry ($10 each). Both were good and they had fresh fruit on the drinks Brunch: We got two things to share - - French Toast: Bourbon Batter ($24) was topped with a few pieces of berries, caramelized pears and bacon. Toast was soft and tasted good with the vanilla sauce but felt like there was a bit too much bourbon personalluy as I don't drink that often. - Sammies: LH Club Sandwich ($21) served with french fries. Chicken was juicy and tender and the boiled egg was just right. Great sandwich and yummy skinny fries. The bread seemed to be some sort of whole grain or seeded bread that made it seem healthy but still delicious. FYI I didn't notice the veso water for $1 per person on the menu, so when I looked at the bill I was confused on what that charge was. Apparently they do not serve tap water. I inquired our server and told him that we barely drank the water so they removed the cost.

Dirty Lavender (front), Rose Tea Latte (back)
Gordon Y.

Cuisine: 7 Service: 7 Decor: 10 Value: 5 Overall: 7 I rarely, if ever, give a perfect score for decor. However, it is the most attractive thing about this restaurant that brings in the customers, and I can see why. It is simply gorgeous! The beautiful wisteria on the outside of this brunch spot opens up into an opulent looking interior. You will feel like you're eating inside of a palace or fancy mansion. As for the food, it was decent, but I really wish it was better for the heavy price tags. I haven't tried much, so I'm willing to try come back for more of the menu. Here are my thoughts on the items I did try. Dirty Lavender w/ Espresso (8/10) - Very aromatic, rich tasting and quite delicious. Rose Tea Latte w/ Espresso (7.5/10) - If you like the smell and taste of rose, then this is a great beverage. Truffle Omelet (6/10) - For such a high price, I really wish the egg was cooked fluffier and not as dense. Otherwise, the truffle and Parmesan cheese paired well. Btw, you can get half a stuffed hash brown instead of the fries. Do it! Scones Basket & Clotted Cream (8.5/10) - These hot and toasty scones were the star of our meal. I prefer the thicker clotted cream and strawberry jam at Tea & Sympathy better, but not bad. Overall, a wonderful product that I will return for. Rose Petal Pancakes (6/10) - I am not a pancake fan in general, but I have had airy and fluffy versions before. This was not one of them. Rose syrup does give you the flavor it promised. Stuffed Hash Brown (8/10) - Slightly salty, but the two different cheeses they stuffed into the potato crust made the hash brown quite unique and yummy. Pork Sausage (8/10) - Not the largest portion, but nicely cooked and savory. I put a heavier value on the two entrees for the cuisine score because I don't think the restaurant should be mostly judged on its appetizers and side dishes. However, those items will likely be the reason I return.

Josephine C.

Very picturesque spot with the wisteria from the store front to the floral and vintage themed interior decor. My friends and I dressed up for this brunch. Drinks were good. Selections of the food items were not different from regular brunch. Would come back to try their high tea sets. We reserved for the 3pm time slot and came about 10 minutes early and still have to wait 20-30 minutes for the table to be ready. While waiting, there was table already set up but the staff did not call any customers to the table, we saw that guests from another table go to that clean table and staff did not say anything. We saw there was a big party outside waiting already.

Najwa G.

I went to the Little Hen for a friend's 30th birthday party & we all had a great time. First & foremost, a special shout out to our waitress Roberta who was easily one of the best waitresses I've had. She was clearly really busy as it was a Saturday & Little Hen is popular but she still made time for us & was very kind without being overbearing. She also helped us with our one too many questions about the menu haha. Here's what we ordered- Chilaquiles- really good & it really did remind me of the ones I've had in Mexico City (which is where our waitress is from & recommended). I also loved both the green & the red sauces equally- typically I tend to favor the red sauce haha. Chicken & waffles- honestly I've had better but these weren't bad. Eggs Benedict- a classic & Little Hen definitely did a great job with it as well, love that hollandaise sauce! Rose pancakes- yes they are very aesthetically pleasing but they are also quite tasty & unique, a must order for the table to share versus have as your own entree is my two cents. We also had a couple of drinks which were good but nothing special tbh. All in all, Little Hen & Roberta did a great job making my friends 30th birthday really special for her :).

Shakiyla S.

Little Hen is the cutest brunch/afternoon tea spot! The decor inside is beautiful. People often go dressed up as if they are going to a tea party and have afternoon tea. My friend and I just had brunch, but everything was still delicious. We had a few of their signature cocktails and some of them come with a small presentation. The food was good. The rose petal pancakes are pretty to look at, but I didn't love them taste wise. My friend got the steak and she thought it was good. I highly recommend checking this place out. The service was great as well. The staff was very accommodating, friendly, and welcoming.

Ham and Gruyère Omelette
Ingrid C.

Amazingly cute and vibey brunch spot - the decorations are gorgeous and PERFECT for an afternoon tea setting. I didn't get to try the afternoon tea, but the food is your standard brunch choices. I got the cheese and ham omelette. It was a little bit on the drier side and pricey, but still pretty good. I would say the dirty rose chai was unique, and super fragrant. If you're into fun brunch drinks, then this is a good spot to visit. Ty for reading :^)

Alice W.

This spot is so cute !! I met a friend here for afternoon tea. There's a lot of floral decorations, including fresh flowers on every table. We made a reservation, so we expected to be seated when we arrived, but we had to wait over half an hour longer to even get an update about a table. Not sure why it took so long to be seated despite having a reservation... what's the point of making a reservation then? The afternoon tea service comes with a pot of tea per person, and a shared tea tower with finger sandwiches, scones, and dessert. The tea was okay. I didn't like any of the desserts - they all just tasted like pure sugar (no flavor, just sugar) and had weird artificial after tastes. The scones were good but the clotted cream they provided wasn't really clotted cream: it was more like whipped cream. The lemon curd and strawberry sauce were both too sweet. The sandwiches were hit or miss. The fillings were good, but some of the bread tasted stale. Even though this spot is super cute, I don't know if I'll be back due to the lack of respect for reservation times and the low quality of most of the food. At least the pot of tea was good! I had the wedding tea and that was great.

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