Tea Lounge
(Now Closed)Tea Room, Coffee Shop, and Bar$$$$
North Slope, Brooklyn
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Love the tuna melt w/ cheddar on sourdough bread. Don't sit in the back area (near the bar) if it's getting close to 7pm b/c you'll have to move for the live band/artists at night. Many power outlets.
DAugust 19, 2013One of the best places in Brooklyn to do work in. Lots of tables, couches, and wifi. The atmosphere is laid back enough that you can stick around here for hours without being weird.
The Corcoran GroupJune 28, 2012Family friendly atmosphere during the day and a relaxed music venue at night. Stop in for a delicious Iced Americano and a superb cocktail by Eric.
Tash KouriJune 17, 2012One of my fave spots in bklyn. Adorable baristas and plenty of couch space. It's very easy to loose track of time. Salads are great too. But skip the stale cakes and improv nights.
Bryan MaAugust 23, 2013Tea Lounge feels oddly like it belongs in Portland or Seattle. Massive space, and very mishmash/bohemian interior. Fantastic co-working spot. Unremarkable but decent coffee and food.
Chris PetesciaJanuary 17, 2012Great cafe and place to work- but do yourself a sanity-saving favor if you plan to work in the evening and make sure The Carlberg/Urie City Band is NOT "playing" ... "music(?)" on your night of choice
CompassMay 20, 2014Open wifi, live music acts, and a coffee-house-meets-wine-bar vibe are among the reasons that laptop toting freelancers all happy hour seekers continue to pack the couches here.
KaydeeJune 10, 2012A real community spot with good food & drink. BK freelancers & students fire up their laptops and work here all day. Enjoyed a breakfast burrito here but wish it was more hearty or at had a side or 2.
Karan TamhaneOctober 2, 2014Great place for work or relaxation! Nice and spacious with good wifi and several power outlets. Staff is friendly and the spread is decent.
NearSay NYCJuly 26, 2011Live bands every night, an array of tea from around the world, amazing cafe treats and couches so comfortable you may just want curl up and take a nap, makes this an N-Sider favorite!
MetroFocusJanuary 30, 2012If your workplace is a laptop, consider this location your new boffice (bar+office=boffice.) Come for the boffice, stay for their Moroccan Mojito (mint tea & rum) Read more on MetroFocus: Read more
Nellie DumontAugust 13, 2010super spacious and comfy! you can get anything here from coffees and pastry to humus sandwich (delicious!) and vodka drinks. great place to chill. wifi and ambiance- 5 stars in my book!
Regina MahoneFebruary 7, 2013Great place to meet a group, bc seats are usually available. Tea is good and outlets are usually available. BUT not my first choice. The bathroom scares me, as do the grimy couch cushions.
One of my favorite places in Brooklyn. Great place to sit and work for an hour or so with plenty of tables and couches as well.- Ariel VieraAugust 7, 2014Pro-tip: Come here late-night, grab a glass of wine, sit in one of the comfy couches, and enjoy live jazz.
This place is the best. Awesome menu and a wonderful environment to relax and work at the same time. Wonderful background music.
GNTLMNJanuary 22, 2013Massive, packed, loud, but somehow awesome. A great variety of patrons, open til midnight, and even later on weekends.
Natalia QuinteroJune 14, 2012Such a cool spot to hang out in--Get your hipster fix here. Come to read a book or grab coffee with friends.
kelly overtonAugust 1, 2013it's not posted up on the wall menu, but they have matcha! just got a delicious hot matcha latte :-) thanks!
Jeffrey EastonDecember 7, 2010carrot cake cupcake is great, but this place stands out because of customer service - no attitude here! The second hand furniture makes it feel like your grandma's basement - in a good way.
Michelle BoissonNovember 20, 2010great place to just chill or do work. i love the live music. but i wish when there wasnt a band playing the music wasnt so loud. it's not club! at least half the people here are working.
Nicole C.January 26, 2013Try the tuna melt or the caprese sandwich. And the chocolate chai tea is to die for, especially if you're iffy about teas.
Spork ThrowerSeptember 6, 2014Huge and cavernous interior, great for groups. Employees are so stoned they can't remember what you ordered a minute after you place your order and can't assemble said order correctly.
coughsodaDecember 10, 2012when the tall, pretty barista with the tatted arms is serving you, get a steamer with honey. she makes the best anywhere.
Kate WallySeptember 6, 2013Great iced coffee, I could drink it black. Vegan red velvet cake was a little dry but still pretty good.
Christopher BaroskyFebruary 17, 2013Order yourself a Night Manager if you like light spirits and ginger with basil flavor.
Great place to get some work done. Plenty of power outlets, decent Wi-Fi and great coffee!
The tea lounge has an amazing raga jam session every Thursday night (8:30-11:30)
Great place, but getting a bagel takes forever! Even if it's empty on holiday weekends. Either their toaster is crazy slow or they week-after-week forget they put a bagel in there.
Delicious coffee and delicious food. Also, a great place to get wi-fi and do some work! :)
- Get an iced tea (ever-changing assortment) and then step over to the bar and order a shot of your favorite liquor. Empty shot into tea. Sweeten to taste. Chill on a comfy chair.
Probably the best chill cafe for writing in NYC. Free wifi. Lots of room. Amazing.
Lily MMay 30, 2014Seriously the absolute least-organized, least-capable staff I have seen in a long time. I seriously just had to figure out whose order was whose and deliver it to the customers myself.
Christopher PepeNovember 10, 2013Good luck getting the bartender to look up from the fascinating stuff on their iPhone so you can order a drink.- If wifi isn't working for you, try changing your seat. It comes in stronger in some places than others. Don't be afraid to ask other patrons if they're also having trouble with it.
Nice happy hour - $5 wines, $4 well drinks, $2 off beers and cocktails.
#ultrafactsAugust 23, 2012In 2012, this shop received a Guinness World Record for fitting the most strollers into a single room.
Alicia MarieApril 29, 2013The moroccan mint tea is super refreshing! I wanted another one as soon as I left the place.
Sam GimbelAugust 9, 2011Come here to work out of the office and relax. Lots of space to hang and plenty of power outlets
Amy SpriggsOctober 2, 2012Huge space, lots of tables and couches. Free wi-fi. Lighting's a little dim.
Sean McGuirkNovember 15, 2010diverse crowd. comfortable. good variety of food and drinks. always something new going on. you'll feel at home.- Vanilla Bean tea and a cranberry scone... divine and perfect.
Great place for bringing your toddlers and let them run wild when it's too snowy or cold outside. Better to do it early before it gets too crowded.- Spork ThrowerOctober 20, 2014Latte was barely warm with a very weak shot, pulled by a guy who didn't know what he was doing. At over $4 per drink, go anywhere else for better coffee at a better price!
This is my favorite place in all of Brooklyn. Great atmosphere, I can sit here for hours. I wish I lived here.
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We offer loose-leaf teas, eco-roasted coffees and the best happy hour in Brooklyn, with comfy couches, free Wi-Fi, and live music daily!
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 7:00 AM–Midnight
- Fri
- 7:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- 8:00 AM–1:00 AM
(718) 789-2762
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar
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Jen S. - 7.6
"My favorite bubble tea shop since 2008. Don't agree with the ranking of being #10. I love all flavors here and for fear prices. Personal favorites are green apple/passion fruit, and Thai milk tea!"
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