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Brooklyn High Low, Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn High Low

4.6
4.6
339 Reviews
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 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 areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    BYO Wine, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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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.

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What 339 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brooklyn High Low offers a charming and whimsical tea experience with "exquisite teas" and delicious food in a beautifully decorated setting. The staff is "very friendly" and attentive, enhancing the lovely ambiance. While some wish for more sandwich varieties, the overall experience is memorable and delightful.

339 Reviews

  1. Matthew

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. Sharon

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. Olivia

    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
    Amazing afternoon tea, great service, Would recommend to anyone.

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  4. April

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 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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  5. Emily

    New York City

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 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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  6. Neal

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 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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  7. Nouf

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 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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  8. Larry

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing high tea experience, cozy ambiance, excellent food and service. Make a reservation Sit in the outdoor patio (even if it's cold out Have more than one tea

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  9. Sabrina

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Me and my friend has a wonderful experience! The shop staff were very nice and considerate and we had a lot of fun. I highly recommend <3

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  10. Laura

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the perfect high tea! Such a relaxed environment and all the staff are so kind and knowledgeable. My favorite spot to experience high tea without the pretension!

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Brooklyn High Low is rated 4.6 stars by 339 OpenTable diners.

Brooklyn High Low does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Brooklyn High Low

611 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238-3563

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bergen
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    BYO Wine, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • 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.
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