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...). read more

Little Hen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Food: 9/10 The food was great! The presentation amazing!! Service: 10/10 The staff were amazing and super friendly. Ambiance: 9/10 The whole place is so cute and aesthetically pleasing!! read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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This restaurant is so cute. The service was excellent, and the food was delicious. However, they charge you a cancellation fee if you are a no-show. I called the restaurant several times to change my reservation due to not feeling well. No one answered! We ended up going and I made sure that I told them that we were here. We just came later than our original reservation time. I was ASSURED there would be no charge. Now I am back in California and there is a $50 no-show charge on my bank account. I have called this restaurant 20 times they absolutely DO NOT ANSWER the phone. Very BAD BUSINESS practice. I will have to report this to my bank to get my money back. read more

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. read more

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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 :). read more

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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 :^) read more

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Looking for a cute brunch spot for you and your girlies? Little Hen is it! Absolutely loved this restaurant. They had the cutest decor and the food was delicious. Their menu hosted an assortment of teas and beverages. Each tea order came in its own teapot. What I really enjoyed about this place is that their food menu was extensive. They had a full brunch menu. My friends and I went to celebrate a birthday and we were not disappointed. The food, drinks, and decor had us living our best girly lives. The service was also immaculate, our waitress was sweet and accommodating. Highly recommend this spot for brunch or even a solo date. read more

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What a cute little restaurant for tea and brunch. I was in awe of the atmosphere with every little detail of a tea and brunch experience, the table decor, the chandeliers, etc. The service was extraordinary I got an immediate check in upon arrival and throughout my dining experience. The food was great and I can't wait to go back when I have more time and not rushed to get to broadway play to enjoy some tea too. read more

Little Hen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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. read more

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Nothing like being a little extra when celebrating your bestie birthday. I simple love this place, they are over the top and extra in true Leo fashion and I'm here for it all. The staff went above and beyond to create an excellent experience for that I'm greatly impressed. The food was standard but the service was premium. read more

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DELIGHTFUL NYC BRUNCH SPOT!!! Looking to have a more "shabby chic" kind of brunch in NYC, yelp search brought us a number of options, but the daintiness of Little Hen sure attracted Wifey for a "just you & me" experience. Reservation on their website was easy to make and apparently fills up fast, as there were no alternative options when we checked a few days later. Easy to get to Greenwich Village via subway and a short walk to eatery. The outer decorations of the eatery surely adds a lot of character to the local dreariness of the surrounding buildings. Looks like the "Smart Chic Dress Code" has been upgraded to "Glamorous Dress Code" for weekend brunch? Took a few minutes to acknowledge us... were they assessing if we passed the "smart chic" code?!?! LOL! I brought fancy shoes to NYC just for this, I better pass! Mostly ladies in the house and all were definitely rocking the "Smart Chic" and "Glamorous" look. Us dudes though, the few that were there, I was overdressed compared to them... DOH! The servers do not even have a hint of the "NYC 'tude" here! Elyse took care of us today... joyful smile, kind, answers questions happily, attentive, helpful... Wifey loved it! Ok, let's eat!!! BOURBON BATTER FRENCH TOAST: OMG! BEST French Toast I've ever had! It's was that good! And we weren't even considering it until, our server Elyse, said it was on her hit list. Visually pleasing when it arrived, but more importantly, the taste was fabulous! That vanilla sauce at the bottom of the serving plate?!?! HOLEY MOLEY! That was straight up BOUGIE! Didn't even need maple syrup with that sauce in effect. French Toast pieces were flavored and cooked to perfection. Bacon pieces were crisp and the pear complimented the dish well. BOMB! AVO SALMON TOAST: Smoked salmon on Avocado Toast?!? What a concept! Never have seen that on The Left Coast so far! Wifey definitely locked in to that. She enjoyed it. Ample serving of salmon. Loved the chunkiness of the avocado. Not for me on a cold morning lol TRUFFLE OMELET: This was something I've never seen before, and completely piqued my interest. Is it truffle flavoring or actual truffle??? Oooo... Actual Truffle shavings! Let's do it! When it landed on our table, the truffle aroma was delightful! The size of the omelet was something you'd expect at this kind of eatery, and not the kind of monstrosity you'd devour at a Black Bear Diner. The egg was perfectly fluffy, and there were enough truffle shavings that you had one with every bite. The Parmesan was actually shavings, not crisps, which I actually prefer. The mushrooms inside were not so overwhelming that it took away from the truffle flavor. Solid omelet! VERY EASY RECOMMENDATION! Nom NOM level Is high! Would recommend getting reservations if you plan on sampling the yummies here, as multiple parties were turned away while we were there. Props to our server, Elyse. She was on point! Definitely something we will return to, whenever the chance arises! Enjoy! :) read more

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We really enjoyed our tea here. Everything was delicious, from the scones with fruity preserves, to the truffle fries, and especially the tea. We ordered a glass of bubbles to accompany our tea service and it was a great addition. The restaurant is very cute. However, it has tables very close to one another and the tables are pretty small, but we made it work. The staff was very lovely. I'd definitely recommend and would definitely go back. read more

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Nice ambiance and service But the food only looks good but doesn't take that great Especially the rose/lavender latte, they taste like detergent read more

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Not sure if I could use any other word but CUTE. It is the most adorably sweet spot that really puts you in the mood for tea time. The brunch was great. My friends had the steak and eggs while I had the crab cake eggs benedict. A set of crispy crab cakes and a beautifully runny egg - it was picturesque and yummy. They also offer a tea time service where you order tea along with a snack tower including an assortment of macaroons, scones, and finger sandwiches. Though the flavors of the available sandwiches weren't my favorite, I still enjoyed the macaroons and scones. The tea was a sweet touch. Our waiter, who seemed very busy, attended to us and explained as much as he could. The tea time explanation was a bit blurry but in the end I think we were all happy with the outcome. Honestly, have enough camera space for the amount of photos you will take. It's just so CUTE! read more

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I love this brunch place! Beautiful floral decor and themed menu. All of the drinks and meals turned out fantastic and the service was friendly and relatively quick. I highly recommend this spot and I definitely will be going back in the near future read more

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I was looking for a spot for Mother's Day afternoon tea, because this has become our traditional for the past few years. I found Little Hen and decided to try them out. They take reservations over Resy and the price was right at $38 per person. We arrived a few minutes late, but there was no problem at all. We had a cute booth table for 6. Their $38 afternoon tea features an assortment of tea sandwiches (5 different sandwiches), an assortment of scones (blueberry, orange, and cranberry), and macarons and chocolate truffles. You also get your own pot of tea. I've had several different afternoon tea's in the city and this was one of the best. The sandwiches were tasty. I loved the cranberry chicken salad the best. The scones were so moist and flavorful. For my tea, I picked the White Wedding, which was so flagrant with a hint of floral notes. Service was very good and very attentive. read more

I came here with a friend for the $38 afternoon tea service, which was very reasonably priced. This was only offered in the late afternoon and reservations need to be made several weeks in advance. The interior was gorgeous, elegant, and classy with colorful flower arrangements, pretty hanging lights, calming blue and gold color scheme. The space was limited though, and felt pretty cramped. For the tea, my friend and I selected White Wedding and Corazon de Cien Fuegos. I preferred the White Wedding, which consisted of white tea, jasmine, lavender, rose petals, and orange. The tea was light and fragrant. Corazon de Cien Fuegos was a herbal tea, with hibiscus, lemongrass, rose petals, along with lavender and cinnamon. This one was stronger, more bold in flavor, with much more tartness and acidity. In total, 4 different kind of sandwiches, including Cranberry Chicken Salad, Egg Salad, Tuna Salad, Cucumber Dill & Smoked Salmon Rillette. The Chicken Salad was my favorite. It was well seasoned and flavorful. The Egg Salad and Tuna Salad were also tasty. I didn't really try the Cucumber and Salmon one, because I am not a fan or uncooked fish. Scones came with clotted cream, strawberry compote, as well as lemon curd. The Scones were enjoyable, soft, slightly crisp and were even better with the clotted cream and toppings. There were also Macarons and Chocolate Truffles. Macarons were decent with a nice chewiness to them. Truffles were mouthwatering, rich bites. Service was pretty good. Our waitress was friendly and everything came out in a timely manner. The establishment only accepts cash. Overall, the afternoon tea service was a good value, but did not provide much variety of sandwiches or sweets. I would return for brunch to try the Steak & Eggs or Bourbon Batter French Toast. read more

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I have been seeing this cute afternoon tea place on my social media and knew that I wanted to come here. I decided to choose this place for my Bridesmaid proposal location - they were super nice and let me sit down first so that I can place all the boxes on the tables before my other guest arrived. Be aware that they do not allow additional decor or balloons at this place - but I do not think that you need it since the place itself is super cute and aesthetic and girly. They do have regular brunch food options but they do have afternoon tea service for $38 per person (slightly more if you want alcohol). We decided to go with the afternoon tea option and they actually let each guest choose a tea if that is what you want which I thought was different since most places only let you get one or two tea option per table depending on how many guest you have. It comes with a variety of sandwiches, scones and then macarons on top. Everything was really tasty and it was definitely more than enough food for everyone - we were super full and did not end up finishing up all the food. I actually liked this place for high tea since they had more savory options than sweet and usually I find that sweets at afternoon teas tend to be too sweet for me (however if you do really like desserts / pastries at afternoon tea then this might not be the one for you). Overall - cute vibes and for the price you cannot beat it at all! Super affordable for a cute girlie afternoon date! read more

Decor is sooooo cute and perfect for IG. Service was attentive and everyone was so nice! Got the afternoon tea with milky oolong and jasmine. The teas were fragrant and very good. The sandwiches were okay, bread was on the dry side. The scones were so buttery and good on their own, and I was glad it came with clotted cream but the clotted cream was neither clotted nor creamy, wish it had more of an oomph to it! It was thin like whipped cream. On the top tier were 4 mini macarons and those were just ok as well. Steak and eggs was a GREAT addition to our afternoon tea because we needed something savory. It came with a mushroom sauce that was so delicious! And the eggs were perfect. I got a rose latte and it was pretty but also tasted just ok, came out lukewarm. Overall, not the best afternoon tea but really cute ambiance and great service! read more

Came here for afternoon with my girlfriends on a Friday afternoon. The store front is beautiful with wisterias (fake ones) hanging along the window and the inside is just as pretty with real florals throughout the restaurant. We were a party of 6 and because of allergy reasons, 4 of us ordered their afternoon tea set which included 5 finger sandwiches, 2 scones, an assortment of macarons and a choice of tea. Their finger sandwiches were good. It's not anything fancy but they were solid. Their breads were soft and pillowy and I especially liked their cranberry chicken salad which had chunks of chicken with a hint of sweetness from the cranberries. Their scones were also very buttery and flaky. We were given cranberry and apricot scones in which both were very good without it being too sweet. They were paired with strawberry jam, lemon curd and "clotted cream". The lemon curd was very good. Not too sour and balanced well with the sweetness from the scones. The only thing I had to complain about is the clotted cream was more like whipped cream then actual clotted cream. As for the dessert, it's really not what I was hoping for not realized it's the norm for most places in the city. I was really hoping for real desserts, like a small tartlets or cakes but instead, we were given macarons and chocolates. The macarons were however good. The shell was chewy and it wasn't overly sweet. This was expected for the price point so there's nothing to complain about. In fact, some other places in the city charge more for their tea set and we were still only given macarons for desserts. I really wanted to order the milk oolong tea but they were unavailable so I opted for the Queen's guard and I really enjoyed it. It had the bold black tea flavors with a subtle hint of florals and it is indeed a perfect tea when you're surrounded by florals. One thing to note is they do not let you change your tea to coffee so one of my friend had to order a separate order of coffee to get her coffee fix. Another thing to note is when I tried to book for the afternoon tea on Resy, it said afternoon tea starts at 3pm. Apparently, they offered afternoon tea all day so you can make a reservation for 1pm and the tea set would be available. Overall, this is a great place for a girls get together. Very instagrammable as it's very beautiful inside and the food did not disappointment. Although I noticed the tea set price did increase from $38 to $48 per person, it is still reasonable compared to other options on the city. read more

Little Hen - Afternoon tea set - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

The restaurant was beautiful. We went at 10 am and 2 of us had afternoon tea and one had brunch. They were very accommodating with one of us having a dairy allergy. I would definitely recommend this hidden gem and I would return on my next trip to NY! read more

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My friend and I decided to make a reservation for afternoon tea on a Friday and it was pretty busy! I do have to say though that the tables are right next each other to maximize fitting as much as they can in the room and the seats aren't the comfiest so keep in mind. The service was good but unfortunately, the food wasn't good as well. Maybe they were having an off day but it was mid especially for the price. I would say there are much better afternoon tea places that actually make you feel like you're having more than just a meal! read more

The ambiance was so cute and sweet! I loved the flower decorations! I had the eggs benedict, which was really good, and my favorite was definitely the potatoes. read more

The place is adorable! Such a cute vibe and very spring-like. It is small so the tables aren't very spaced out but that's usual for the city. Our waiter was amazing, super attentive and friendly. We got their afternoon tea ($38 a person) and it was good - the tea we got (waiter recommended) was subtle and fruity, the sandwiches were okay, and the scones really took the crown so definitely a must try if you stop by. I also got their rosé sangria which was a very cute drink and surprisingly good. Overall it's definitely a place you go to for their aesthetic and to have a nice atmosphere, I think it's a good place and it has solid food options. read more

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I had a very wholesome time with my friends at Little Hen. I liked that we got one of the booths tucked in the corner as that gave us privacy. The decor and the vibes are exactly what you want for a girly tea party. The scones and the finger sandwiches were yummy. The tea was really smooth with floral notes. One of the staff was really sweet and took pictures for us. read more

Little Hen - Afternoon tea - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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The place is really cute. Definitely an influencer spot. We went for brunch on a Saturday and while the service was completely fine, the food was a bit disappointing. It was just ok but fairly expensive. The rose pancakes were unique but the taste wasn't great. I wouldn't go back but it was a fine experience. Maybe their tea service is better. read more

Little Hen - Chicken & Waffles Rose Petal Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

atmosphere was great but services were so so. Only one person was running so we needed to wait until she's finished with other customers. she had too much confidence to run all, however, when we asked milk (small) for the tea, she didn't tell us it would cost $1..... we ordered different milk of 2 and we were charged $2. She should've told us. while she was talking long time with other customers, we asked at the counter, (we figured they were extra nicer lol.....) she looked at us to give me a face :( When we entered, same person told us that there was a reservation but no one really arrives. Tip: You can ask for take out - coffee/tea at the counter. They'll give you a flower design cup to go :) when you have extra times to have patients, come in :) you'll have a good time. It's perfect time for some occasions. read more

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One of my top 10 brunch and tea spots! The ambiance is so cute and perfect for Tea. Very cute decor. Food is great too. Tried their cheese omellet with hash brown. Will defo come back and try their tea options. Service is really nice and attentive! read more

Little Hen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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Wouldn't say it is the best high tea experience in Manhattan, but is definitely worth the price! Paid around $90 for 2 people. The vibes are super cute and perfect for a photo shoot/girlies brunch. Bring your camera! Starting from the bottom of the platter, the sandwiches were good. The egg salad and cucumber sandwich were the best. The scones were pretty good as well, dry but still edible with the clotted cream. The macaroons and chocolates on top were really bad. You're paying more for the ambiance and experience here rather than food. I got the house tea, and I put a lot of sugar in it. If you haven't been to Laudree yet, then go there first, but this is also a great option to check out. read more

Little Hen - Afternoon tea snacks for 2 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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Super instagrammable brunch spot that is just oh so cute. All the details and presentation are on point and on brand. The place is quite small and I definitely recommend reservations. Given how busy it was on a Saturday morning (I grabbed the first reservation time at 9:30 am) they didn't at all rush us to leave our table and let us continue chatting for a while after we had finished eating, only brining the bill when we asked them to. I appreciate how the menu has a wide range of options, from sweet to savory, from healthy to less-so. I opted to try the rose latte because why not, and actually quite enjoyed it. It didn't taste like drinking perfume, which I thought it might. The rose flavor was subtle but there. I opted for an omelet that was beautifully presented and totally satisfying. Not the best omelet I've ever had, but exactly what I expected. Definitely an aesthetics type place, and I'm here for it. read more

Little Hen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

I came here for afternoon tea for my friend's birthday. I made the reservation on Resy. The timing was really late though, they only had 4-5:30pm on the weekends for afternoon tea. Also, the place was a bit cramped with the tables really close to each other unless you have a group (4+ people) for a booth. Other than that, I had a good experience. The scones were warm, not dry, and really fresh compared to other afternoon tea places. The sweets were a bit boring but the tea sandwiches were pretty good. We had the White Wedding and The Queen's Guard teas which were very floral and tasted great. Service was friendly and fast. It's a cute place but it's a really small so be sure to make a reservation. read more

Little Hen - afternoon tea tray for 2 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Went with a group to celebrate my birthday. We had reservations for 4:30 on a Saturday. They were just getting our table ready when we arrived -- got a booth which was right by the kitchen entrance. We all decided to have the afternoon tea special for $38 per person. I had the Little Hen House tea which was fresh mint and lemon slices. I barely tasted any mint, but didn't make a fuss. Our server had asked if we were there for any special occasion and my sister pointed to me and said it was for my birthday. She came back with a long stem rose for me. Our food came and she explained the different sandwiches and macaron flavors. She also recommended we eat the scones while they were warm. They were so fresh and not dense. I really enjoyed them (2 per person). As for the sandwiches, I felt the bread was a little dry. Maybe they were made earlier in the day and we were the last seating. I ate them all since I was hungry. I skipped the sweets due to health reasons, but then they came with a chocolate mousse and lit candle to sing me Happy Birthday. That was very nice, so I had a little and shared with the others. On our way out, I said good bye to the hostess and she told us to wait and handed each of us a long stem rose. That left a happy impression on all of us. read more

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I came here with a friend to catch up specifically for the tea set ($38) which is a steal! We both got our own teapots which was nice. The tea set seemed about on par as others I've had taste-wise. The scones were my favorite but some of the bread was stale/dry so I wasn't a huge fan of that. The salmon and tuna were strong on the fish flavors so if you're not too fond of them, you probably won't like those ones. The mini macarons were okay. Overall the atmosphere was a little loud but very aesthetic! Staff was also super friendly. read more

Little Hen - Tea set - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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This restaurant has the tea party for adults vibe. It's very pink, pretty and floral. There were a few tables celebrating birthdays. My friends and I came here for the brunch and to catch up. The staff were super friendly and accommodating. The food was really and so was the drinks. I could see myself coming back here again. Make reservations! read more

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Cute & pleasant brunch spot in a sunny west village corner. The ambiance is floral, high tea- esque with cozy tables & friendly attentive service. I loved their high tea menu. Just try whatever you wish & it won't disappoint. They were super accommodating despite us reaching late on a busy day. read more

Little Hen - High tea - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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I enjoyed afternoon tea at Little Hen this week and had a very nice time. Our server was very attentive, the ambiance is elegant without being stuffy and the food was very delicious. It rivals other more expensive afternoon tea services in the city. At $38, it felt like a pretty good value. One real positive is that not everyone at the table has to order afternoon tea. So if someone is craving an omelette and someone else wants afternoon tea, that's totally fine here! They have a dress code that we followed but I didn't see it enforced. This didn't bother me. Now onto the food. The afternoon tea is a nice size, but if you are very hungry, I wouldn't say that the portion is super large. I left feeling satisfied but not stuffed. I could have eaten a few more dainty tea sandwiches. However, the quality was there! All of the tea sandwiches were tasty. My favorites were the tuna salad and chicken salad. The scones were delicious and the accoutrements were stellar! The lemon curd, clotted cream and stewed fresh strawberries really stole the show. I could have eaten a couple additional scones, they were so good! The small pastries were also nice- just a little something to finish the meal. For the tea, I got a pot of English breakfast which was to my liking. I also sampled the cheese omelette. It was done well and came with very tasty breakfast potatoes. For $14, this seemed like a good deal. They also had some lovely cocktails on the menu. One in particular had cotton candy and champagne and looked very Instagramable. I look forward to returning to Little Hen! read more

Little Hen - Cheese omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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If you are looking to celebrate a special occasion, I strongly recommend taking your time and money elsewhere. I made a reservation well in advance for a party of five on Sunday, March 15th at 12:30 PM. It was supposed to be a bridesmaid brunch: my bridesmaids, my mother, and I were meeting together for the first time. I've passed Little Hen numerous times and always loved the beautiful interior, so I assumed it would be a perfect place to hold this occasion. To be fair, I did not mark the reservation as a "special occasion." I wasn't looking for anything elaborate - just a comfortable setting where we could sit close together and actually enjoy each other's company. The reservation system offers no option to request seating preferences, so I planned to ask for one of the booths upon arrival if one happened to be available (there are only three in the restaurant). When we arrived, all three booths were occupied. I asked the hostess whether any of the tables were close to finishing and said we'd happily wait if one was opening up soon. She told us every booth had just started dining and that we would instead be seated at three small round tables pushed together. Not ideal, but fine - we accepted and sat down. Within 5-10 minutes, one of the booth parties left. At this point we had only received our menus and had not even ordered yet. When our waitress came over, I explained the occasion and asked if we could move to the now-empty booth, as the small round tables made it difficult for the five of us to sit close enough to comfortably talk. Our waitress said she would check. The hostess returned and informed us that there was a 1:30 PM reservation scheduled for that booth. If we chose to move, we would have to leave by 1:30 and effectively give up half of the two-hour dining window we were allotted. We asked a reasonable follow-up question: had that later party specifically requested the booth? The answer was no. According to the hostess, Little Hen's reservation system automatically assigns tables. In other words, the incoming party had no idea where they would be seated. Naturally, we then asked the obvious question: since we were the earlier reservation and already present, why couldn't we simply switch tables? The response was that doing so would "mess up the system" because their seating assignments are tied to a timer, and changing tables would supposedly disrupt the rest of the day's reservations. Let that sink in. An empty booth sat in front of us, requested by a current party, while the restaurant refused to move us because a computer timer might get confused. Apparently the algorithm takes precedence over both logic and basic hospitality. I have never encountered seating policies this inflexible - or this nonsensical. If the booth had been specifically requested by the later party, or if their/our group size required a particular layout, that would be understandable. But in this case, the later reservation was the exact same size as ours and had no seating requests whatsoever. So the restaurant's solution was simply to leave the booth empty. Equally disappointing was how the situation was handled. At well-run establishments, a manager typically steps in to address escalations. Instead, we were repeatedly met by a visibly irritated hostess whose dismissive attitude made it clear that accommodating us was the last thing she was interested in doing. The waitress, to her credit, at least tried to be helpful and sympathetic. What was meant to be a joyful and memorable brunch with my bridesmaids and mother turned into a frustrating experience over a ridiculous seating policy that prioritized a countdown timer over common sense and customer experience. So thank you, Little Hen, for turning what should have been a happy and meaningful gathering into a remarkably disappointing one. read more