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.

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

A unique spot for a nice afternoon tea date or catchup with friends! We booked for a Saturday…read moreafternoon and when we arrived it seemed like the party before us had booked out the entire place for a baby shower (so I guess it could be used for private events too). In terms of menu, the only choice is the type of tea. I got the earl grey and my husband got a ginger-based tea - both of us thought the tea was fantastic and came with milk and sugar. The food comes in a tower with sandwiches, scones, deviled eggs, and some sweet treats. I think food was the weakest part of the experience, as the cupcakes likely came from a grocery store, and the portions were pretty small for what you pay. The best part was the curry chicken sandwiches, the rest was honestly meh. The decorations really transport you out of the city into Victorian England vibes. It's a small room, maybe holding 8 or so parties, but very cozy and memorable. I probably wouldn't return but glad to have tried it! 3.5/5 for me.

high tea! honestly pretty good and SUCH a cute vibe inside. worth checking out for the price. very…read moreadorable inside and loved loved loved the ambiance. the treats were pretty good, not super remarkable but the sandwiches were especially simple and delightful. service was pretty good, the seating area is small and so its easy to ask for more tea.

It's not the same as it used to be…read more I have been going to Alice's since 2014. It was my secret spot my young friend group would go to eat. It was wonderful! However, since they got their new owners, Alice's doesn't know itself anymore. I was hesitant on going since Chapter II got shut down by the health department but I went recently to the sole location now because I wanted to give my former favorite place in the city a final chance. I thought some birthday luck (my birthday was the day before my recent visit) would make things good. The menu is abysmal now. Why are you serving burritos at an English restaurant? Why are the French fries gone? Plus it was clearly changed badly with fonts that don't match each other. The restaurant had a strong bleach odor that made eating unappetizing. The food was just okay due to that harsh smell. My friend (we are both Black women) noticed we were been glared at by a group of elderly white women at a table behind us the entire time. One of them dropped their cane, I helped pick it up, and it apparently earned their ire even more. I had never had that sort of experience at any of the locations, even in Chapter II and its more "higher class" neighborhood. We didn't say anything to the staff because we didn't want to cause trouble for them (when the staff was so kind as they always are). It's at a point where I would just rather learn how to make the sandwich I like from there at home and take the scones and tea to go rather than sit down at the restaurant. And that is a real shame because the staff are so kind and this restaurant used to be so much better. I likely will never be coming back - and it breaks my heart to say that. Get new owners, change things to back to the way they once were - seriously, Alice's needs it.

Made my return to the city and wanted to get a nice cuppa. I don't like tea sandwiches so finding a…read moreplace that does cream tea service for one was a challenge. I made a resy, and arrived to a very busy shop and there was a lot of littles running around. Kids don't bother me but I wasn't expecting so many during school hours. I do love that kids get fairy wings which is adorable. If you are looking for a quiet place, this isn't it. The seating is very tight and you can hear your neighbors conversation easily regardless of volume. The scones (pumpkin caramel and mixed berry) were huge and moist and I had an off menu chai/green tea blend which my waiter recommended. Great choice. I understand the appeal for sure but I'll probably opt for a more chill environment.

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!

A friend and I were lucky to grab a reservation on a Friday afternoon, even though we reserved in 3…read moreor 4 weeks advance, I would consider it as not bad. We are just excited to dine in Tiffany's! Yipee Food - it is pricy for the portion, but is flavorful. The items on the Tea set was very small and soo much space on the tiers, it would look so much better/nicer if the item portions be more porportional. The taste of the item in the tea set was okay, can't really taste the flavor, but they kept the scones warm which was nice. We also ordered Muchroom Soup and Ham and cheese sandwich. Those were delicious. As for the tea, they come with free hot water refill to the individual kettle. phew!! Service - it was superb! they have so many servers, very attentive, all very approachable and friendly. Even with so many staffing, but you will not feel overwhelm or crowded, their approach was just enough. Ambiance - its Tiffanys!! we arrive 30 minutes early, our table wasn't available, so we walk around the floors - always fun, lots of woo and Ahhs. Did ask if they can give us a windows seat, honored (yipee). LV building at the back, facing tiffanys tiny blue box at the front was just more "ahhs" the restuarant was pretty full, looks tight, but you wont feel overlapping or on top of each other. I am just happy I tried. Even though it is pricy but it is the worth the experience. "Fancy Dining: Tiffany's" checked!

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!

Too pricey. I didn't feel like I learned much from the experience. I observed and assumed things…read more It would be nice if the owner, knowing that I am a first timer to explain certain things. One and done for me. Overall it was An average experience.

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 stopped into the Palm Court Bar at The Plaza Hotel after walking around Central Park in 8-degree…read moretemps with -30 wind chills, hoping to warm up with a cocktail. Bar seats are first come, first served, and we were lucky to find two. Unfortunately, the experience quickly went downhill. While sitting at the bar, we watched the bartenders handling garnishes with their bare hands -- moving between shrimp for Bloody Marys, lemons, olives, and other items without any visible hand washing in between. The cross-contamination was hard to ignore and frankly quite disgusting, especially considering my drink was $34 and the tab automatically includes an 18% gratuity. At that price point, basic food safety should not feel like an optional add-on. The bartenders were not particularly welcoming and gave the impression they were eager to turn seats rather than provide hospitality. To make matters worse, someone from the host stand approached my mother and told her she could not wear her winter beanie -- on one of the coldest NYC Sundays in 30 years. After coming in from dangerously frigid temperatures, it felt unnecessarily rigid and lacking in common sense. We left shortly after and will not be returning. Ever since the permanent closure of Todd English Food Hall, The Plaza feels like a shadow of what it once was -- a lasting reminder of an era that won't be coming back.

I am a frequent Prince Tea House goer, but I've never been to the KTown location which has always…read morebeen on my bucket list because of the nice wall decors! And I commonly see the upstairs for private events like baby showers, bridal showers, or birthday parties on social media. After dinner with my friends, I was looking for dessert and I was glad to see this location closes relatively late on a weekday night at 11 pm. Upon walking in, I was greeted by a waiter who led us to one of the purple velvet chair booths that was perfect for two people and another waiter brought us a pitcher of water almost immediately. The menu is on a QR code already on the table and we were given ample of time to decide. My friend and I both already knew what we wanted to order. I got the purple Yam Souffle which takes 25 minutes to make and my friend got the fried squid tails. We also got a signature Rose Green Milk Tea to share. The waitress who took our order has great memory and recalled all of our items without writing it down. She also reminded me that I could adjust the ice and sugar levels of my drink which I had completely forgotten and would have got annoyed if my drink came out 100% sweetness. Another thing is that my drink order frequently comes out wrong at other locations so I was glad she got it right! Green tea instead of black tea and with milk instead of without milk. The purple Yam Souffle is just like the other locations. Hot, soft cakey texture balanced with an ice cold red bean Ice-Cream. So delicious! The squid tails on the other hand was not what we expected. It came out burnt and hard. The outer batter was not crispy either. We informed one of the waiters and he brought it back to inform the kitchen staff. We received a new batch that was not as burnt and had more flavoring this time around. However, the squid was still hard and not like the ones we get from other locations with smaller crispier pieces. Overall, it was still a good experience and I love the decorations at this location! This might be my second favorite location after the Flushing one. Would love to come back for brunch or hi-tea. Or regular food options when I have not already eaten dinner. My usual go-tos are the twister fries, Santa Fe chicken rolls, fried salted crispy chicken, and the trio dessert combo. However, this location has a lot more variety! FYI - there are two unisex restrooms in the rear for customers to use with really cute wallpapers too.

This is always my favorite spot to go for desserts and hangout. The interior decor is very modern,…read moresophisticated and stylish. We ordered potted rose milk tea to share, Dubai affogato and Brown Sugar Boba Mille Crêpes Cake. We came on a Friday around 4pm. Originally I wanted to try the strawberry matchamisu, however, was told that it sold out. What a bummer. The rose milk tea came with a themed pot and cups which is really cute. The rose fragrant smelled so good and the milk tea also tasted good and has a hint of rose taste. The cake was good, the boba was well cooked, chewy and flavorful! This time there was an unpleasant experience. At first when the Dubai affogato was served, we did not realize that the amount of the coffee was little until we saw another customer's dish that the volume of their coffee looked significantly more than ours. My friend brought it to the waitress attention but the waitress brushed it off and did not acknowledge our concern. When we finished and were about to leave, the same waitress came over and showed us that the container of the coffee was different and hence the volume of the coffee looked different. At this point, we did not care for it anymore. We would have been fine if the staff acknowledged our concern. We thought that maybe using standardized containers for the coffee would avoid this problem. Other than that, the food and drinks were good.

Absolutely wonderful experience! The hostess was so lovely, we had a wonderful conversation while…read morewe waited for our table. Everything was absolutely delicious! The tea was just brewed to perfection. My sister and I had the best service. We will definitely return!

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.