High Tea Suggestions?

[kam0424]

I would like some suggestions for a nice high tea experience. I was planning on tea at the Plaza for Sunday, but underestimated the high demand reservations would be in since the reopening! It's a party of 3 women, varying in age range, who love a good tea with scones and the whole bit. Any ideas?

[lisettte]

I hear good things about the T box at Takashamaya Department Store. Has anyone been there?

[floretbroccoli]

It's been years since I've been there, but The Peninsula Hotel used to serve a delicious and elegant afternoon tea. Has anybody been lately?

[asianbun]

this is an "alternative" suggestion, but proper tea in a homey, english-cottage-like setting that is also freshly baked and delish is Podunk on 5th street at 2nd ave. They serve high tea with all the accoutrements; only in an environment that is more shabby chic than Plaza hotel. It's a great hidden gem. Prices are not cheap, but the food is fresh and the scones with strawberries are td4. you smell warm sweet goodness when you walk in.

[PeppermintCrisp]

Any of the Alice's Tea Cups...or Lady M Confections.

[kam0424]

Sounds amazing! Thanks for all the wonderful responses, keep them coming!

[kobetobiko]

On top of the ones mentioned, Mandarin Oriental also has one. As does Gordon Ramsay at the London Hotel

[cidonie]

I don't recommend the Mandarin Oriental one other than for the view. The scones are blah and they give sort of a creamy topping - not devonshire cream. This is what it looks like:

[judyleiber]

I believe Payard (upper east side) has a nice tea and also Alice's Tea Cup (upper west side)

[bronwen]

Ritz Carlton does one, the Pierre might (I personally love that hotel).

[cidonie]

The Pierre does do one, and the room is amazing. This is what their tea looks like - unfortunately, not one of the items is particularly good.

[cidonie]

If you are looking for afternoon tea, I suggest http://www.ariumcafe.com/ or the St. Regis - those are my favs in NYC.

[rrems]

I have not been there, but Lady Mendl's Tea Salon on Irving Place is supposed to be quite the place for afternoon tea, which I think is what you are referring to. High tea is an early supper with which tea is served, not the finger sandwiches and scones etc. type.

[bladerobbins]

Lady Mendl's is wonderful. Lovely space and so much delicious food.