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Alice's Teacup Chapter II

Alice's Teacup Chapter II

Tea Room and Breakfast Spot$$$$
Upper East Side, New York
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    Erica
    "The pumpkin scone is a must during the Fall/Winter seasons."(14 Tips)
    funky f.
    "your kids for a magic afternoon tea party."(4 Tips)
    Elizabeth B.
    "Loved the mad hatter tower!"(5 Tips)
    Jeannie
    "Get the Scones Benedict with the ham and cheese scones!"(3 Tips)
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  • Dheart icon on user image
    DJuly 26, 2013
    Food is decent, but the reason to go is for tea with scones and clotted cream. Almost always a 15+ minute wait, so call ahead.
  • 🔹Maria L🔹heart icon on user image
    🔹Maria L🔹October 17, 2014
    Such a cute tea place!
  • Brian M.heart icon on user image
    Brian MichaelSeptember 24, 2012
    The pumpkin scone is the best thing I've ever eaten. EVER.
  • Jeannie
    JeannieOctober 8, 2012
    Get the Scones Benedict with the ham and cheese scones!
  • Jessie E.
    Jessie EdenFebruary 19, 2012
    Vegetarian Choice: Grilled vegetable sandwich is amazing and very filling!
  • Gossip Girl
    Gossip GirlMay 6, 2010
    If you're anything like B, you may have come here with Nanny when you were six, but why not relive your youth—and relieve your stress—with a cup of tea at this quaint neighborhood café? Read more
  • Luis Daniel
    Luis DanielFebruary 4, 2014
    Great scones !! simply delicious.
  • GRAE N.
    GRAE New YorkDecember 14, 2011
    You have to try Alice's BLT and order the fries on the side.
  • Lizzy
    LizzyJanuary 5, 2013
    Such a sweet place...! Yes, both literally and figuratively!
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    DApril 17, 2017
    High tea ☕️
  • Rosanna W.
    Rosanna W.August 25, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the ham and cheese scone. Trust me.
  • Kim D.
    The scones are amazing here! Love the pumpkin and strawberry chocolate chip.
  • Glamazon Diaries
    Glamazon DiariesMay 16, 2012
    You are never too old to ask for fairy dust. The ham & cheese scone is divine!
  • Dee D.heart icon on user image
    Dee DeeJune 24, 2015
    Such great tea
  • Nicci B.
    Nicci BenzSeptember 16, 2010
    Pumpkin scone with cream and jelly. Delicious. It is a must for any pumpkin fanatic.
  • Jennifer C.
    Jennifer CowanMay 11, 2013
    French Toast. Spectacular!
  • Malloryheart icon on user image
    MallorySeptember 29, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Best scone I've ever had!
  • Tracey S.
    Tracey SegarraApril 10, 2011
    Make sure to order a side of grilled asparagus and pears with brunch. Yum!
  • Daria
    DariaMarch 20, 2011
    The sweets in the Mad Hatter set are just mediocre. The scones are good and the chicken curry sandwich is the best.
  • Saraheart icon on user image
    SaraSeptember 15, 2015
    Food is not bad but the place is way overrated.!
  • Lindsay L.heart icon on user image
    Lindsay LyonsJuly 7, 2015
    Pumpkin scone is incredible.
  • Karina D.
    Karina DjMarch 20, 2012
    A whole book for their tea selections, take your pick
  • Sara
    SaraJanuary 7, 2016
    Loved the scones 😍
  • graceygooheart icon on user image
    graceygooOctober 27, 2018
    Scones and sandwiches!
  • Brian M.heart icon on user image
    Brian MichaelFebruary 29, 2012
    Get the pumpkin scone. You'll thank me later.
  • Michael M.
    Michael Monje MoranJanuary 16, 2011
    Try the duo of crepes: banana + nutella & strawberry + marshmallow... Yummy!
  • Rupert P.heart icon on user image
    Rupert PupkinSeptember 1, 2024
    Magical place to take your kids.
  • Leslie T.
    Leslie TApril 18, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the tasty Curried Apple Sandwich!
  • Anna 🌻
    Anna 🌻November 10, 2010
    Try the ham and cheese scone with Alice's Tea! Love the decorations inside!!!
  • Kathy S.
    Kathy S.December 30, 2010
    Come in, leave your name and cell number, get a manicure! One hour wait for a table!
  • ᴡ V.
    ᴡ ViannaNovember 6, 2013
    Please, try the pumpkin pancake!
  • Dinesh S.
    Dinesh ShamdasaniSeptember 11, 2011
    Beware of the weekends. Hostess can't take the stress. Becomes crazy rude. Ask for upstairs if you must go.
  • Nicole E.
    Nicole EisenbergAugust 18, 2013
    Great food, not so great service.
  • Michael D.
    Michael De La RosaJanuary 13, 2015
    Pumpkin Scone: $3.50
  • Jastine K.
    Jastine KhoNovember 6, 2015
    I only come for scones and tea
  • Brittany V.heart icon on user image
    Brittany VarinJuly 25, 2013
    Get a burger. With goat cheese. PHENOM
  • geeheart icon on user image
    geeMay 28, 2015
    The birthday tea smells fabulous!
  • James M.heart icon on user image
    James MuellerFebruary 11, 2014
    Truly a through-the-looking-glass experience
  • Nancy T.heart icon on user image
    Nancy TaDecember 29, 2013
    Smoked Salmon and Sparrow's Soul tea <3
  • Sharon P.
    Sharon PearlmanFebruary 20, 2012
    The rooibos wedding chai is delicious!
  • Sophie D.
    Sophie DeliosJanuary 16, 2011
    Best smoked salmon and eggs :) Brunch is a real treat!
  • Andrea A.
    Andrea AlexanderOctober 15, 2011
    When you come for brunch get the french toast!
  • Lu H.
    Lu HNovember 24, 2014
    Mixed berry scone!
  • Marissa S.heart icon on user image
    Marissa StuartAugust 9, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Tea time is a true delight.
  • Christopher Q.
    Reserve 24 hours ahead. They dont take same day res.
  • CM S.
    CM SSeptember 30, 2011
    A firm lover of the original butter scone.
  • Tenicka N.
    Tenicka NorwoodApril 18, 2012
    Pumpkin scones are divine :) here
  • Nicole C.
    Nicole CMarch 12, 2011
    avoid the ridiculous wait- get a scone and tea to go... then enjoy them at central park!
  • Eileen S.
    Eileen SuttonSeptember 9, 2013
    Tuna with a side of greens.
  • Aaron R.
    Aaron ReeseSeptember 20, 2014
    Getting my Gossip Girl on over tea.
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