Off to see the World

This is one of our favorite spot for our family in our neighborhood! Must experience especially for a little one. Ask for fairy dusk and wings. From the staff to the decor to the tableware, the details just make this place is so magical. Scones are on par with London and selection of teas are amazing. Our daughter ask to go here every year for her birthday. Such a special place to spend time with family and paint with our travel painting kits!

+1

Joseph Alminawi

What a fun spot - perfect for the girl dad's out there. Presentation and vibe are all worth the visit. Sandwiches come on multi layered towers and the scones are the star as far as food goes. Sandwiches themselves were fine - but the addition of cookies and other treats as part of the order easily distracted me. Went with a nice green tea. Wife got coffee and was happy with it too. If just passing by - a coffee and scone sounds like it'd be the play. They also have a wall of wearable fairy wings for your kids. You have to ask a staff member for one. Nice touch. And finally, seated next to us was another young group of kids with their mom celebrating a birthday. Wish I thought of that.

+2

I had such a lovely first visit to Alice's Tea Cup in NYC. From the moment I walked in, the space felt cozy, charming, and almost like stepping into a little storybook escape from the city's usual ru…

I had such a lovely first visit to Alice's tea Cup in NYC. From the moment I walked in, the space felt cozy, charming, and almost like stepping into a little storybook escape from the city's usual …

I always have a good time here, but I'm usually with friends and not kids, so can't speak to that experience. I enjoy the range of teas, sandwiches, and scones. It's one of the more affordable aftern…

A great time. We went for tea on a weekday afternoon and it was moderately crowded but quiet. We had tea and some wonderful scones. The staff was attentive. service was reasonably prompt and we d…

Love this place. So a variety of teas and delicious options of desserts. The wait time was long, but well worth it.

They have the Best scones and are located close to Central Park.... We go everytime we can get a reservation and are in the city Chapter 1 .....also love the Alice in wonderland memorabilia

Whimsical and fun - varied lunch menu to include breakfast and lunch items with a nice selection of both + awesome dessert and teas to choose from as well. We had a delicious pot of peppermint tea i…

Whimsical and fun - varied lunch menu to include breakfast and lunch items with a nice selection of both + awesome dessert and teas to choose from as well. We had a delicious pot of peppermint …

Charming “Tea Parlor” style restaurant beautifully decorated with an “Alice in Wonderland” theme. A large array of delicious hearty entrees- breakfast, lunch & “tea styled” THE BEST SCONE I EVER HAD…

Charming “tea Parlor” style restaurant beautifully decorated with an “Alice in Wonderland” theme. A large array of delicious hearty entrees- breakfast, lunch & “tea styled” THE BEST SCONE I EV…

Charming “tea Parlor” style restaurant beautifully decorated with an “Alice in Wonderland” theme. A large array of delicious hearty entrees- breakfast, lunch & “tea styled” THE BEST SCONE I EVER…

The place is very nice and food was delicious. We had the Curried sandwich, Curried Chicken Salad, Croque ( black forest ham & gruyere cheese) Monsieur and also Indian Chai pot of tea.

Went here for lunch and ordered the mad hatter special for 3 and some kids meals. It was a bit pricey for what you get, however, food was decent and the kids liked their grilled cheese and banana cake slices. Scones were good. I thought the sandwiches were the highlight with the smoked salmon, ham and cheese, and curried chicken. Tea was quite tasty, especially the Earl Grey Extra Fancy. The Alice in Wonderland theme was nice but probably requires a bit of a refresh and new paint. Overall, it was a positive experience.

Amanda Mercer

Came here with family, including several kids. It's super cute inside with an Alice and Wonderland theme. They serve all different kind of tea and finger foods mostly. Food is ok. I think most people go for the tea and ambiance. Fun if you have little kids.

Denys Drozdyuk

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!!!

+27

Krystal Perez

The tea selection was delicious so many options to choose from. The food options weren't my favorite. Thw curry chicken sandwich was probably the most tasty. The pastries weren't too sweet. I would return just for the tea. You are able to buy the teas by the oz if you wish to go which was a bonus. Service was good. Just wish I enjoyed the food a little more.

+2

Luna Urquizu

✨Great Experience, good time, big selection of tea and delicious food. The place is quite cozy, inspired by the decor and colors of Alice in Wonderland. Get ready to truly enjoy a great selection of delicious teas, a great staff willing to chat and give suggestions. They have a special tea menu with more than 30 combinations that will make you want to try more than one pot, without forgetting the delicious fluffy and moist scones that come with some accompaniments like butter, jelly, and whipped cream (you must try the berry scones). But if you're ready for something more than tea and dessert, they have a very good variety of sandwiches, burritos, salads and soup. This place offers a great time with good deals, like a pot of tea with scones for just $18, or the brunch around $35, plus the specialty teas that change according to the seasons.

+3

Michael Leake

Stopped in for a cupboard tea and some scones. Fun atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious mid-afternoon snack after strilling in Central Park. Conner was welcoming and attentive. It was nice to see some kids wearing the butterfly wings you can purchase up front.

+3

Dungeon Master

A place I've seen often enough, but only recently visited on a Tuesday morning. Nice decor theme, and the food was enjoyable. The only issue I had was the lack of English Breakfast Tea, and the following two choices I made were also out of stock. Other than that, the place is certainly worth a visit. Expect to spend almost $100 for a three-tiered setting with two pots of tea. Well worth the price.

+3

Binoy Vasavada

Cute & vibrant tea house serving a fun high tea & brunchy food. Great selection of teas & absolutely delicious Scones. Space is a bit cramped & menu is overpriced. Prepare to spend atleast a couple of hours feasting over that carby bread tower & deep conversations.

I haven't been at Alice's Tea Cup in several years. I was meeting two friends visiting from out of town and we decided to meet on the UWS. We wanted something light to eat and a cozy atmosphere. \n\n…

A settled, original location (there are two, as far as I know- the other on the upper east side). A long, long list of teas; I am no tea expert, but they do focus on British teas. Their scones are …

When I first moved to New York more than a decade ago, Alice's used to be a magical, whimsical and oh-so-cozy place to enjoy tea and delicious scones with my friends. I've even brought my young one…

Used to come here and their closed east side location all the time, but recently the food quality has fallen it seems. service was great, my server was very kind even though the wait was long. Am…

Used to come here and their closed east side location all the time, but recently the food quality has fallen it seems. Service was great, my server was very kind even though the wait was long. Ambi…

Good food. Have gluten free option on the bread and desserts. \nGood service and open minded when making gluten free options

The food and presentation are outstanding. The wait staff is very friendly. We were the last reservation of the night so I think we annoyed the hostess as she threw the menus on the table and point…

I had my bachelorette party here in early May this past year with 8 other ladies, so a party of 9. We chose Alice's because they have vegan sandwich and scone options and can accommodate larger res…

This place is highly overrated. I expected a fun and delightful experience for my daughter but what we encountered was disappointing decor and super expensive food that was not worth it.

Teas are the real stars here... Everything else just ok IMO. \n\nBtw, the BLT sandwich is loaded with bacon!

I love this place! It's like you're in a fantasy land, delicious tea and scones!! Also try the egg salad sandwich

Cute & vibrant tea house serving a fun high tea & brunchy food. Great selection of teas & absolutely delicious Scones. Space is a bit cramped & menu is overpriced. Prepare to spend atleast a couple…

Alice's is a lovely afternoon tea spot. The decor is so cute. Massive tea selection, reasonable prices, and yummy sandwiches and scones. They definitely let you take your time - my friends and I of…

Cosy place to hangout with girlfriend. English high tea deal. Little tea kittle was amazing. Pumpkin Scone must try. Nice tea with so many options. Tired monk bend tea very strong n good t…

Very expensive but worth it for an awesome and yummy experience! The scones and tea are delicious! You wouldn't believe how many options they have for tea. The vibes are awesome and felt like a v…

Very expensive but worth it for an awesome and yummy experience! The scones and tea are delicious! You wouldn't believe how many options they have for tea. The vibes are awesome and felt like a ver…

Ria Corral

The place was decorated as Alice but maybe it's just my expectations but there were not a lot of things that relate to the movie. Just a few roses on the ceiling but if you're not seated in the small corner at the back you won't get to see it. The food was okay, not something you'd go back for. Although, they do have a brunch menu that has a $15 minimum per person that I was unable to try because they only serve it during weekends. Perhaps that's better tasting. The service was great tho!

Rita White

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.

I visited this place for weekend brunch, and we were seated promptly. Note that no reservation is needed over the weekend unless you are a party of 6 or more. We tried the Mad Hatter, which came wi…

The scones are delicious and the tea selection also great. Out waiter was very nice and polite. But the acustic of the place was horrible, there was a table next to us celebrating something (drinki…

Review is for hosting only...as a longtime fan of Alice's Tea Cup, I'm so disappointed to have to leave this review but it didn't sit right with me to not say anything. While waiting to be seated, …

I arranged to meet my daughter and her 3 and 5 year old daughters (my granddaughters) for brunch before attending the NYCB Nutcracker performance. We had reservations made months in advance, and …

I arranged to meet my daughter and her 3 and 5 year old daughters (my granddaughters) for brunch before attending the NYCB Nutcracker performance. We had reservations made months in advance, and …

W Yoml

Wow. I never thought I’d give such a negative review, but can’t stop myself. #colormeakaren We got there at 3:30 and place was somewhat busy, not crazy. There was a table of young girls maybe around 13yo, honestly idk. They were having fun, but their fun entailed loud shrieking and ear deafening laughter. Normally I don’t mind a little laughter and fun, but this was out of hand and the part that was most upsetting was that the staff did nothing and the parents did nothing. One woman at another table came over and asked them kindly to tone it down a bit. She was basically ignored. Another table also said something, also ignored. I finally turned around and asked them to quiet down just a little bit, again ignored. Finally one of the parents sitting nearby chimed in and said something, also ignored. At the same time, one of the hostesses decided to help with dishes and flatware and all she did was throw everything onto the tables and into their bins. So it added the loudest clanking and banging ever. What?? I started laughing because it felt like someone was punking us and all I wanted to do was have a peaceful tea and catch-up with my friend. The parents should have paid my bill for having to put up with it and the staff should’ve comped something. At no time did they come over to apologize or anything. When leaving I finally decided to say something to the hostess (not the one banging and clanking) and she said yes, they were loud. It wasn’t until I went on about how unpleasant the experience was that she apologized. For the price we paid and what they charge, I would never go back. And bad on me for not making a bigger stink while it was going on. I just kept hoping it would stop. Oh the food was meh but maybe if I wasn’t being deafened I would’ve enjoyed it more.