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Podunk

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Tea Room and Coffee Shop$$$$

East Village, New York

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Tea For Me PleaseNovember 3, 2013
An adorably eclectic place to grab a cup of tea. Food is absolutely delicious. Space is small so only bring a friend or two. No bathroom and cash only so come prepared! Read more
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Stephanie JohnsonOctober 20, 2013
Wanted tea and sumpin' sweet. The "tea lady" was sweet herself, had little cupcakes and hibiscus tea. P.S. More vitamin c in a hibiscus tea than you normally have in a week. Hit the spot for my cold.
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Jackie CameronJune 17, 2013
Came in to kill time before showing my next apartment and found a gem!! Lady at the counter couldn't be sweeter or more helpful. Iced ginger lemon green tea is super refreshing!
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Brooke AmberMarch 11, 2012
Adore this place. The scones, tea selection and cucumber sandwiches are to die for. Elsabeth is super sweet and makes you feel really at home. Come on a Sunday afternoon with a good book.
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CarolJanuary 16, 2016
Went in and out to get iced tea but next time I'll need to stay because it's cozy and they have a good selection of teas with cute pots
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KApril 20, 2016
Love this little hidden gem & all of it's cute flea market finds. A bit pricey but enjoy it nonetheless.
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Untapped CitiesNovember 17, 2014
Podunk’s small size and quiet intimacy are rare amongst Manhattan cafés. Don’t expect to get much work done; instead, visit Podunk for freshly made scones and an overall afternoon reprieve. Read more
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John McLaughlinJanuary 3, 2014
Leave your phone in your pocket, enjoy your company, look at some of the bookshelf options and take your time. Elspeth prefers it that way.
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Jennifer LeongApril 23, 2013
Elsabeth is the Jiro of high tea. Occasionally slightly abrasive, (mostly very sweet), and a genius of baked goods.
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Jennifer LeongApril 23, 2013
Scones and shortbread are to die for. Cash-only: bring exact change. Well, they take checks, too. Quirky place.
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infusiaOctober 11, 2011
Been here 5+ times
scones, chai, jam, clotted cream, cookies, cheese biscuits, cardamom cake and just about everything!
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Dylan BrownMay 30, 2013
If you don't have cash handy, there's a deli right around the corner on 2nd avenue with an atm in it.
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The StandardJuly 29, 2010
NY (Eat) There is no other place that will make you feel like you are in your grandmother’s living room enjoying a fresh cup of tea than this place! Read more
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Phoebe EAugust 9, 2009
Order a pot of tea (or chocolate) and bring back memories of when you used to play tea-time as a kid. Don't tip them though -- they're superstitious.
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Kathy LiJanuary 24, 2014
Beware of the hard scones, but otherwise a solid place to knit and write.
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Anca DumitracheMarch 1, 2014
Try the scones with the lavender mint tea.
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Yaprak ErelOctober 9, 2012
I feel like im at my grandmothers antique house or something. Beautiful!!!!
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Jen BekmanMarch 9, 2011
Two words: cardamom cake. Soooo delicious, although she doesn't make it all the time.
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Angie GentileFebruary 23, 2013
Blunt and savory is where it's at
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tina beansMay 21, 2015
Tea and biscuits. Love the name.
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pbtsJune 14, 2010
This place smells of baked awesome. Don't miss the chocolate chip cookies, or anything else.
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Erin MaloneNovember 10, 2010
So cute, the scones with clotted cream are excellent!
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Liz ASeptember 11, 2010
Try the cheddar biscuits! They are so savory and delicious!
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Elaine HeApril 5, 2014
Chocolate tea
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Babette DanielsNovember 16, 2011
Got kicked out at 7:15 despite having a 7pm-10pm reservation because we didn't order enough.
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Lilit MarcusJuly 1, 2013
They don't have a bathroom. Don't go to a place that pumps you full of liquids and then doesn't have a place to pee.
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sarah lipmanOctober 5, 2011
cashorder EVERYTHING
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Alexander MorrisMarch 13, 2012
Not the friendliest of establishments ...
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