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.

Fun experience. Came with my girlfriends and we enjoyed…read moreeverything. Im not a huge tea drinker but really enjoyed the experience. One of the girls was English and helped educate me in the tea drinker life ;-) A little expensive, but what isn't nowadays.

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.

Beautiful atmosphere, delicious pastries and sandwiches, and wonderful service! What a hidden gem…read morein NYC. Highly recommended!

We came in with family and we ordered their signature madhatter and some from their brunch…read moremenu...was absolutely delicious

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!

Really nice spot! Stopped in for cocktails after a stroll in Central Park. Every room is nicer than…read morethe next. The ceilings are ornate, stained glass and pristine suspended installations! Top tier service, ambiance, and drinks! Coolest part was the staff pointing out where Home Alone scenes were recorded.

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.

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!

Erye might serve the best boba that's ever bubbled, but I'll never know because the girl who was…read moreboth cashier and drink-slinger had the rudest, nastiest attitude I've encountered in a long time. When I asked her what tea base was used for the Four Season Spring Tea, she looked at me like I'd just skinned a skunk in front of her and said--her voice dripping with more animosity than a prom queen who'd just lost the popular vote--"Ugh, greeeen." We were tired and rain-sodden, and had already ordered/paid via the kiosk, which is the only reason we decided to stay. Thankfully, this shop is also in the industrial purgatory part of LIC, so there's little chance I'll ever be back.

I got a jasmine bubble tea and a grape fruit tea. They are both very bad. Jasmine milk tea tastes…read morelike water and grape fruit tea is way too sweet. Go somewhere else bc the five star reviews are fake here..