Brooklyn High Low

4.6

342 Reviews

$50 and over

Afternoon Tea

Brooklyn High Low

4.6

$50 and over

Afternoon Tea

Prospect Heights

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2 people

15 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

We serve Tea Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
*dietary requests made 48 hours in advance must be submitted on the reservation. We offer Vegetarian options and Gluten-Free Tea Tiers. There are no vegan or dairy free options . Our sittings are Timed, please make all arrangements to arrive with your entire party on time.

Brooklyn High Low pulls from both Low Tea and High Tea traditions to offer an afternoon tea experience with a Brooklyn twist. Complement a pot of tea with our triple tier plate stand filled with baked scones, crumpets, finger sandwiches & house selections of yummy desserts. Choose from three different experiences, each leaving you more full and comforted than the last. Our Tea experiences are known as "The Classic", "The Vanderbilt", & "The Heights" Our vintage sitting room lends itself to a nostalgic experience while our garden offers fresh air, soft lighting, and a spacious atmosphere.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, Café, English
Hours of Operation
Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Friday Tea Fri 12:00 pm–3:30 pm
Phone number
(646) 907-9467
Website
http://www.brooklynhighlow.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Our Secret garden patio can be booked for private parties up to 20 guests.

Location
611 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238-3563
Area
Prospect Heights
Cross Street
Bergen
Parking details
Parking can be difficult on weekends, we suggest to allow for 10 minutes to find a space before your reservation time.
Public transit
We are located 5 blocks from the Brooklyn Atlantic Center, a Major hub for most Brooklyn bound trains. <br />Between April 1 and Nov 1, Vanderbilt Open streets closes the avenue in front of the tea room. Allow for Extra time to park as Brooklyn holds Vanderbilt OPEN STREETS from April 1 till November.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Experiences

The Grand HEIGHTS
US$70.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Welcome to Grand Heights: High Tea at Its Best! Relax with a bottomless pot of tea, choosing from all our exquisite selections throughout your service. First Enjoy delicious crumpets with rich herb butter, paired with a warm, comforting soup. Second, Delight in a beautifully arranged tea tier featuring freshly baked scones with strawberry jam, lemon curd, and clotted cream. Savor one of each of our eight delectable tea sandwiches served that day, along with a refreshing side salad. and Last each tier includes a selection of three delightful desserts and a hand-dipped chocolate-covered strawberry. Each Guest goes home with a Souvenir. **Service is Curated to a 90 Minute Sitting** We do not offer Vegan /Dairy Free Service.
The Grand VANDERBILT
US$60.00 per person
Multiple dates available
With our "Grand Vanderbilt" tea service, Each guest will receive a bottomless pot of thier choice of 1 tea. Guests will share a Plated Tier adorned with our English style baked scone with strawberry jam, lemon curd, and clotted cream, along with one each of the eight tea sandwiches. Each tier also includes a small salad and a delicious selection of three sweet bites per person, along with a chocolate-covered strawberry. We promise you will leave us happy and full! **Service is Curated to a 75 Minute Sitting** We do not offer Vegan /Dairy Free Service.
The CLASSIC
US$48.00 per person
Multiple dates available
The "CLASSIC" service receives a bottomless pot of our House Black Tea with your choice of Milk, Sugar, Lemon and/or Honey. Your Triple Plate Tier comes stacked with 8 finger sandwiches per guest. 2 each, Jam & Cheese, Classic Cucumber , Egg Salad and a Traditional Branston Pickle & Cheddar. Also included is a freshly baked scone ready to peel apart and cover with strawberry jam & clotted cream. Then, when you can hardly bare the thought of another Sip or Bite, satiate your sweet tooth with a crown plate of 3 Sweets. **Service is Curated to a 75 Minute Sitting** We do not offer Vegan /Dairy Free Service.

What 342 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.7Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Brooklyn
Best Ambience

Review summary

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Brooklyn High Low offers a charming tea experience with an extensive selection of teas and delightful desserts in a "SOOO charming" setting. The ambiance is consistently praised for its unique decor and cozy vibes. While service is often highlighted as exceptional, some feedback suggests room for improvement in sandwich quality.

342 Reviews

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Justin
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Tea selections and all of the food was great! And the staff was so nice. Best tea service in the city by a mile, we will be back for sure!
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Ashley
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious food and a very cute atmosphere! Would definitely come again!
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Maritza
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cute interior and great teas. Most sandwiches were tasty and fresh.
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Matthew
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The soup was a cold and the bread on the sandwiches was stale. The teas and service were fabulous though.
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Sharon
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolute delight from start to finish. My mother had a wonderful birthday thanks to the wonderful staff, food and tea at this lovely little spot
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Olivia
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing afternoon tea, great service, Would recommend to anyone.
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April
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience, thank you Shelby, Jourdan, and the other people working there. Would love to visit again!
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Emily
New York City
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A mix of delight and disappointment. The service is outstanding, welcoming and efficient. This was for my husband's birthday, and the staff went out of their way to celebrate him and make him feel special. The ambience is loads of fun, seating is comfortable, and you can feel like royalty. However, we ordered the Classic service, and the food was very disappointing. The bread for our tea sandwiches was dry, like it was a day old. The fillings were skimpy, very nice flavors but not enough to compensate for the dry bread. The scones were a bit more like biscuits than true British scones, and also a bit dry. And, the worst faux pas for me was that they served us with a cracked tea cup and tea pot. Cracked china is not healthy. And yet, they literally have hundreds of tea cups and tea pots to choose from; why use the cracked ones? We also ordered the special celebration cake to finish our service, and that was outstanding and very worth it: moist, delicious, and presented beautifully. This place might be lovely to experience for a first time, but I'm not sure I'd go back. But again, I truly thank the staff for their exceptional service.
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Neal
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My girlfriend and I had the Grand Heights experience. The dining area was decorated with vintage tea sets and furniture. The tea selection was extensive. We wanted to taste everything, but in the 90 minutes we only tasted 3 which were delicious. The little bites with the teas were delectable. We’ll definitely be back to have more of their tea collection!
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Nouf
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I had high hopes for this place, especially given the many positive reviews, but unfortunately, my experience was quite disappointing. I ordered the classic three-tier set. The unlimited black tea was very weak and bland, and even adding milk did not improve it. As noted by some reviewers, the bread for the sandwiches was stale, with minimal filling in the apricot and egg sandwiches.The scones were enjoyable, but I wish they had been served freshly baked or properly warmed. The desserts were underwhelming— the celebration cake (an extra $8) had a decent sponge texture but was lacking in flavor, while the macarons were mostly just sugary with little distinctive taste. I'm genuinely disappointed. The charming décor and overall atmosphere made me want to enjoy my visit, but considering this is their specialty, it fell short in every aspect. I’m surprised by the abundance of positive reviews and regret spending so much money here.
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Brooklyn High Low is rated 4.6 stars by 342 OpenTable diners.

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Brooklyn High Low

4.6

$50 and over

Afternoon Tea

Prospect Heights

Make a booking

2 people

15 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

611 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238-3563

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Bergen
Area
Prospect Heights
Hours of Operation
Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Friday Tea Fri 12:00 pm–3:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, Café, English
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking can be difficult on weekends, we suggest to allow for 10 minutes to find a space before your reservation time.
Public transit
We are located 5 blocks from the Brooklyn Atlantic Center, a Major hub for most Brooklyn bound trains. Between April 1 and Nov 1, Vanderbilt Open streets closes the avenue in front of the tea room. Allow for Extra time to park as Brooklyn holds Vanderbilt OPEN STREETS from April 1 till November.
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.brooklynhighlow.com/
Phone number
(646) 907-9467
Private party facilities
Our Secret garden patio can be booked for private parties up to 20 guests.

Gift card

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Brooklyn High Low

Brooklyn High Low

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

The Grand HEIGHTS

The Grand VANDERBILT

The CLASSIC

Menu

What 342 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

How is Brooklyn High Low restaurant rated?

Does Brooklyn High Low offer gift cards?

Is Brooklyn High Low currently accepting bookings?

Brooklyn High Low

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card