Tucked away on one of those haphazard West Village streets below Union Square is a "little England"of sorts. That is if two stores in a row constitute the equivalent of Epcot's representation of an entire country. But if any restaurant can represent it's home land with validity and charm, it's Tea and Sympathy on Greenwich Avenue and it's adjacent English grocery store. This cozy little tea house is often packed on the weekends with authentic Brits and New Yorkers alike. If you plan on coming with a larger group, keep in mind that they do not accept reservations and will only seat your group when the entire party has arrived. The best time to come with a larger group is definitely a weekday evening over a Saturday or Sunday afternoon.
Providing not only an exquisite list of teas by the potful, this quaint cafe offers home-cooked English fair like Chicken pot pie, bangers and mash, mac and cheese and broccoli quiche. And like any English establishment worth it's weight in loose-leaf, they must offer afternoon tea. T&S delivers with full tea service for $30 a person and $50 for two. Full tea service includes a plentiful selection of finger sandwiches (vegetarian options available), scones with cream and strawberries and desserts to accompany your own pot of tea.
Highly recommended: Blackberry tea ($4.50), butternut squash soup ($4.50), and the chicken and leek pie ($17.95)
(English fare and Tea House)
108 Greenwich Ave
New York, NY 10011
(212) 807-8329
Price: $ (lunch), $$ (dinner)
Hours: M-F (11:30AM-10:30PM)/Sat-Sun (9:30AM-10:30PM)
Payment: Credit cards accepted
Reservations: Not accepted (all in party must be present to be seated)
Subway: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 9, F or V to 14th Street
