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Alice's Tea Cup
Whimsical afternoon tea and scones in a magical NYC setting.
4.4(5 reviews)
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Whimsical afternoon tea and scones in a magical NYC setting.
Alice's Tea Cup is a charming tea house on the Upper West Side, offering a whimsical escape into a world of British-style afternoon tea. We specialize in aromatic loose-leaf teas, freshly baked scones with cream and jam, and delightful tiered stands with sandwiches and sweets. Perfect for families, friends, and special occasions, our cozy, fairy-tale decor and friendly service create an unforgettable experience. Whether you're here for brunch, a casual tea date, or our famous Madhatter tea for two, we bring a touch of magic to every visit.
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Enjoy our signature tiered stands with sandwiches, scones, fruits, and sweets, paired with a selection of loose-leaf teas.
Indulge in daily-made scones like Mixed Berry, served with whipped cream and jam for a perfect tea accompaniment.
Choose from a variety of aromatic teas, including house blends like Alice Tea and White Champagne Raspberry, brewed to order.
Savor brunch favorites such as scones Benedict, curry chicken sandwiches, and pumpkin pancakes in a cozy setting.
Host magical tea parties for families, friends, or special occasions in our whimsical, decorated space.
Visited Alice’s Tea Cup with my sister today. We had the Madhatter (tea for two). We had the Alice Tea and the white champagne Raspberry tea. The Alice Tea is darker and smooth. The white champagne raspberry tea is light and fruity body. We glad we tried such contrast combinations. The tower came with cakes but we decide to have fruits instead of cake (tried to save some calories for the scones. Haha). The whipped cream and jam combination was a perfect match with the scones. We picked the curry chicken and cucumber sandwiches. Very light and tasty, perfect with our teas. We loved the vibe in the tea house and enjoyed our teas, sandwiches and scones. Definitely will bring my families and friends to experience what we experienced today. Thank you Alice’s Tea Cup!!!!!!!
Alice’s Tea Cup is a sweet little cafe on UWS. The Best thing here for me: The Fresh Scones are hands down super delicious and probably the best things on the menu. I had a Mixed Berry scone and it was very fresh and served deliciously with cream and jam. I highly recommend it. It is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Not too sweet. Goes perfectly with the tea. About the Teas: I’m an ardent tea lover and always drink loose leaf tea at home. I tried here both Alice’s house special and Indian Chai tea. Both teas are much better than any other places in the area - serving aromatic and flavorful teas. So applause for that! However I see room for improvement ideas: I personally like strong teas and here I couldn’t regulate the strength of my tea as it is brewed at the tea station. So my suggestion is to either 1) ask customers how strong they want their tea (crazy string, strong medium weak) like with a steak (medium well etc. ) 2) ask customers if they want to leave the tea leaves or the tea pouch In the pot. This way the tea can keep getting stronger and more flavorful as the conversation with friends keep flowing. This way the customer can also feel a part of the tea process and regulate their own tea strength. Food: I had Scones Benedict It was not bad but not great - I would say medium. I would not order them here again. Ambience: The place feels very magical and very cute - with Alice ideas throughout the cafe. Nice touches. Staff: Very nice, polite, kind, helpful, and soft spoken. Overall: It’s a solid choice for afternoon tea with scones - which does deserve 5 stars. However certain details about the tea brewing options and the savory food quality reduced my rating to 4 - 4.5 stars. maybe making the menu smaller and focusing more on solid tea options you have will even more improve your quality. But overall - great place especially for families with kids. My DD Verdict Here: GO HERE!!!
Such a cozy spot for British-style afternoon tea in NYC. Loved the three-tier stand with sandwiches, scones, fruit and pancakes, and the huge teapot to share. The décor is super whimsical – fairy wings on the wall, twinkle lights, and rows of tea tins behind the counter. Service was sweet and unhurried. Perfect place for a casual “high tea” date with friends.
What a hidden gem! If you blink as you’re walking down the street, you will miss it! This is a tiny little place where you can get a big experience! So sweet and whimsical. The food was absolutely delicious! Down the rabbit hole is a meal that has a pumpkin pancake, bacon, and scrambled eggs. I would never guess this combination made such a sweet and savory brunch! Do not skip on the scones… The strawberry and lemon glaze was amazing. Also got a slice of white cake with chocolate icing for a dessert later on tonight. I’m extremely optimistic that will be just as delicious as everything else I had today. Everyone here was so kind in the midst of a rush. Our server Andrew was just absolutely delightful! If you’re looking for a quiet spot, this isn’t it. This cute restaurant is quite noisy but absolutely worth it!! You’re missing out if you don’t try this place while you’re in New York. I’m so glad me and my daughter did!
While I loved the atmosphere and the scones were very good We also got cake, the banana bread cake was very stodgy and I didn’t eat it. We did mention it to the waitress and she didn’t offer any suggestions. She did take 1 dollar off the bill! We were there at 11 am when they opened but the brunch menu was not available. We asked were there any eggs available? She replied no, just the scones and the lunch menu which had limited items. Overall. It was ok but I’m in no rush back.
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