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Brooklyn High Low, Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn High Low

4.9
4.9
179 Reviews
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea
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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.

Enjoy a break from the day's pressures to enjoy some of life's little pleasures.

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Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • 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

  • Owned/operated by

    Asian and Pacific Islander, Latinx or Hispanic, Women

  • Catering

    WE do Not cater, but do a PICK UP only Cream tea for Fridays.

  • Private party facilities

    Our Vintage inspired sitting room and garden patio can be booked for private parties with custom tea services

  • Location

    611 Vanderbilt Ave Brooklyn, NY 11238-3563

  • Neighborhood

    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, Weekend Brunch

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Experiences

  • The Grand VANDERBILT

    $60.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    With our PREFIXED "Grand Vanderbilt" tea service you'll enjoy a 75 mins Tea service. Each guest will receive a bottomless pot of 1 choice of Tea, we have more than 25 to choose from. Each Pair of guests will share a triple plate tea tier complete with a fresh baked scone, strawberry jam, lemon curd & clotted cream, and 1 each of the 8 flavors of tea sandwiches we serve. Each tier comes complete with a small salad and a Yummy selection of 3 sweet bites per person along and a chocolate covered strawberry . We promise you will leave us Happy and Full. *Vegetarians MUST add the VEGETARIAN Add-On, select for the Number of Guests. Sorry. We do not offer Vegan or Dairy Free options.

  • The CLASSIC

    $48.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    The "CLASSIC" PREFIX service takes place over 75 minutes. Your party will receive a bottomless pot of the House Black Tea with your choice of Milk, Sugar, Lemon or Honey. Your Triple Plate Tea Tier comes stacked with 8 finger sandwiches per guest. 2 each of our Classic Cucumber & Dill, Egg Salad, Branston Pickle & Cheddar and last a Cream Brie with Jam. Also included is a freshly baked scone ready to peel apart and cover with strawberry jam & clotted cream. And when you can hardly bare the thought of another Sip or Bite, satiate your sweet tooth with a crown plate of Sweets. ** There are no substitutions on this Classic Tier, for more variety book the VANDERBILT or HEIGHTS. We do not offer Vegan or Dairy Free options.

  • The Grand HEIGHTS

    $70.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our PRE-FIXED Grand Heights offers the most in Decadence. Relax with a bottomless pot of tea. Your choice of any or All ( you can drink in 90 mins ) from our large selection of teas. Next you will enjoy a bouillon cup of soup followed by a Tea tier filled with freshly baked scones, crumpets, herb butter, Strawberry jam, lemon curd, and clotted cream and enjoy 1 each of the 8 tea sandwiches served that day. Each tier also comes with a small salad a Yummy selection of 3 desserts and a chocolate covered strawberry. Don't forget your souvenir, our way to continue your tea enjoyment at home. Leave Happy and Stuffed! *Vegetarians MUST add the VEGETARIAN Add-On, select for the Number of Guests. We do not offer Vegan/Dairy Free.

What 179 people are saying

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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  1. V

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredible experience! Staff is kind and attentive, food is delicious, and tea is perfectly brewed.

  2. LF

    LFeld

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was such a lovely experience! Wonderful decor, delicious food, and an amazing tea selection! Would highly recommend getting the unlimited tea option and taking full advantage :)

  3. BM

    BarleyM

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Brooklyn High Low is amazing. We enjoyed the entire experience start to finish! Must Do!!

  4. D

    Diana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What a wonderful spot! We came here to have an afternoon tea party to celebrate a friend's birthday and had the sweetest time. We especially loved the level of service and assistance when needed. No walk-ins allowed, so there weren't people in and out of the location. There were so many unique and antique pieces all around BKHL. Our teas were AMAZING, the coconut truffle tea with milk and honey was delicious and so comforting. Would highly recommend this place for tea lovers and those looking for a calm afternoon activity.

  5. KD

    KaylaD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We really enjoyed the grand heights tea service at Brooklyn High Low! There was plenty of tea and food (there was even extra to take home). I only wish I could have stayed longer. It was so relaxing.

  6. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was absolutely amazing outdoor seating had such a great ambience food service was a amazing and they were very accommodating of

  7. TG

    TaraG

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I had high expectations of this place, and it totally delivered. We reserved a seat on the patio due to COVID concerns, and it was as lovely and charming as the interior. I will say that it was also pretty well enclosed, with just some spaces between the boards that comprised the walls, so some people might not feel totally comfortable with that, but we were fine. There is also a decent amount of space between tables. All the seating is armchairs around a little table, so it feels like you are taking tea in a parlor. I wanted to come here because I am gluten free, and have not been able to go to tea since 2001 (#first-world problems), but this place does a gluten free tea service. It was amazing, with the same sandwiches my friend got. My desserts were slightly different, but still amazing. Everything was delicious and the service was wonderful. We have decided to go there every year for our birthdays because once was definitely not enough.

  8. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    The garden patio was a dream— didn’t even feel like we were still on Brooklyn. A cute place for a lovely ladies day out!

  9. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Oklahoma City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Our experience was great overall. Loved the decor, the tea selection, the truffle chicken salad is delicious, service was on point. The only thing that could have been better would be the inside temperature. It was a really hot day and it felt really stuffy and hot inside. Drinking tea also naturally made us feel warmer. A few fans would have really made a difference.

    Brooklyn High LowResponded on June 12, 2022

    Thank you so much for your Review. on your visit on May 22nd we had not yet turned the A/C on for the season. As of 6/1 we have. For the Summer and Early Fall months our tea room does have Indoor A/C. We hope to see you back again for another "Cool" Tea Experience. Thank you again for your kins works and for giving us the opportunity to do our best. Also for those same months we offer an Iced version of some of our teas. We look forward to hosting you again. BKHL

  10. NR

    NoraR

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything exceeded expectations! Loved it all and will be back.

  11. NC

    Nat13Cat

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Truly fantastic tea experience. My friends and I are obsessed! Both inside and outside are beautiful, and reservation only makes it feel very exclusive. I walked in and I felt like I'd stepped back in time to a tea house where intellectuals and suffragettes would meet in secret. A perfect place to host a bridal or baby shower for sure.

  12. LP

    LauraP

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    From the moment we walked in we felt welcomed. We tried 7 different teas and loved them all! Especially the cardamom and vanilla black tea. The food was plentiful- it doesn’t look like a lot but you will leave full! The service was awesome! We will definitely be back!

  13. F

    Fern

    St. Louis

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    Really lovely back patio. Very sweet decor and nice ambiance for an afternoon out with the ladies for some gossip time away from the husbands. Tea was outstanding. Worth the pricetag. Lots of food. We even had some leftovers. Celebration cake was okay, I'd probably skip if we have another celebration here. Nice that they offer a veg option but shame that it costs extra.

  14. TB

    TamarB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    You’ve gotta get the onion soup!! This was such a lovely morning.

  15. J

    James

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very pleasant experience. The space was cozy and inviting, and the service was top notch. We will have to visit again soon!

  16. BF

    BernardFrancisK

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Birthday experience was fab!

  17. o

    outandabout

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    The service was excellent, the decor is charming and comfortable, and the scones and sandwiches were delicious. I did feel, though, that my herbal tea was bland and there were too few desserts, which were also mediocre. I also don’t think 75 minutes is enough time for a relaxed afternoon tea, especially when you’re paying $60 each. I’ve been to other teas and we’ve always been able to stay longer.

    Brooklyn High LowResponded on June 12, 2022

    Thank you for your review, we are a small tea room that only sits 10 tables at any one time. We do have a timed tea service that is stated on all our reservations. We apologize for this limitation. We recommend taking tea at one of the Hotels in Manhattan for a longer sitting as they are large enough to offer an unlimited amount of sitting time. We can only hope to hit that level some day, but until them we are staying small and intimate. Thank you - BKHL

  18. SA

    SA22

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    It's very nice to have a tea house in Brooklyn. It was exactly what you would look for in afternoon tea. The staff was really nice and accommodating. We were there on Mother's day and they forgot a few things for our table and our tier, but were nice when we reminded them about it. Some of the sandwiches were delicious and others were just okay. Their desserts, however, were top notch. Really delicious. It was a really cute atmosphere and table setting. And they have a great tea selection! Will definitely go back.

  19. KM

    KittM

    New York Area

    53 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    We really loved our visit to Brooklyn High/Low. The service was perfect and the food delicious. However, the outside area is *not* appropriate (despite being sheltered) for cold weather. We were there on a very cold and rainy day (50 degrees in May) and the outdoor area, despite heaters, was not warm at all. The roof leaked. We had to wear coats. This won't prevent me from coming back again, but it will prevent me from booking outdoors.

  20. G

    Grace

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The atmosphere was super calming and the food was bite sized but delicious and filling. The decor was vintage and homey and service was pretty quick because we ordered a set and tea before arriving - so I suggest their packages for sure! Maybe on a warmer day, I can try outdoor seating!

  21. MG

    MollieG

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a great time! Food was delicious, service was friendly, and my boys LOVED the eclectic decor. A fancy, fun time was had by all.

  22. BZ

    BrooklynZ

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing tea service. Absolutely delicious and the best tea service environment on NYC. Do not miss this experience.

  23. AB

    AtomicBobwhite

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had a great time! Highly recommend it! Have to say, parking is a difficult.

  24. TD

    TheresaD

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Such a sweet and delightful tea service. Coo, but casual. We had a fantastic time.

  25. D

    Dohnation

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What a gem! This was the perfect afternoon tea after a visit to BBG. The staff are warm and welcoming. The tea selection was extensive and served in a wonderful assortment of teapots. Great food and generous portions. Try the back patio - it’s fantastic.

  26. CG

    CareyG

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful place for tea with delicious food and a great atmosphere! Our servers were polite and informative, and i would love to come again on return trips to the city

  27. FA

    FoodArchitect

    New York Area

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always so enjoyable to have tea here...very comfortable seating and lots of history to look at and enjoy during your tea. all the staff and the Owner, Honey are very personable and helpful, with a high level of attention to detail and customer service.

  28. AH

    AlexisH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    I absolutely loved it. A great, but unpretentious, tea house. Great way to spend a simple afternoon with friends. I will be back !

  29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best (and only?) gluten free tea experience in town! Stellar service, delicious goodies, perfectly brewed tea, delightful decor.

  30. A

    Alex

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Fantastic service and delicious treats!

  31. FL

    FoodLuv77

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely darling little place! Knowledgeable, attentive staff. Beautiful presentation of delicious and varied treats. The scones were enormous and divinely buttery. Every finger sandwich was unique and delightful, and all of the desserts were perfect little bites that managed to avoid being overly sweet. All of this in a super charming setting. I cannot wait to go back!

    Brooklyn High LowResponded on April 6, 2022

    Thank you for much for your feedback. We are a small Business and we listen!

  32. CJ

    CelinaJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, service, and decor! It was so relaxing and fun. Definitely recommend!

  33. t

    torchik

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing service! Such a cute space! Would recommend to anyone for a date or just to enjoy with friends.

  34. JD

    JenD

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lovely experience!!! Can’t wait to return

  35. V

    Vicky

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was so wonderful to have afternoon tea here. Everyone was so accommodating and friendly. I’ll definitely be back!

  36. TT

    TravT

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience4

    Disappointing experience. Unique and cozy room but service was lacking despite greetings by a tea server and a separate food server. Not much service followed. Despite the emphasis on a time limited experience we waited almost 20 minutes for the food and then they brought out the check before we were halfway through. The sandwiches tried too hard and the scone was more a biscuit and not even warm which we expected given the long wait. The tea person never checked on us and we had to flag her down for a refill. Given the high cost here, everything should have been better.

  37. BT

    BrittanyT

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and tea is delicious! Would highly recommend!

  38. AK

    AKenne

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    The ambience was amazing, so cute and fun! The service was good, but no one checked up on us again after they delivered the tea and food. They advertise an unlimited amount of one flavor of tea for the tier we purchased, but we never got offered refills. If you go with option where you can try multiple tea flavors, you may need to flag your server down to get a new flavor.

    Brooklyn High LowResponded on March 21, 2022

    I am so sorry that there was a wait for your refill. I see that you ordered the Vanderbilt service which comes with a pot of a tea of your choice per guest. The Heights service is the multi-flavor service you refer to in your review. You did get me thinking, We will try to add a way for guests to get our attention more easily. We are a small tea room with a small staff so I just assumed they were easy to flag down. I apologize and we will be problem solving this.

  39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was an absolute wonderful experience it was a great hike teether the tea sandwiches were amazing

  40. KF

    KimF

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was my first time at a tea room, and I couldn't have picked a nicer spot!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Extra space between tables

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Contact tracing information collected

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Brooklyn High Low is rated 4.9 stars by 179 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 35 times today
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Google Map for Brooklyn High Low

611 Vanderbilt Ave Brooklyn, NY 11238-3563

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Bergen

  • Neighborhood

    Prospect Heights

  • Hours of operation

    Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Friday Tea Fri 12:00 pm–3:30 pm

  • 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

  • Owned/operated by

    Asian and Pacific Islander, Latinx or Hispanic, Women

  • Additional

    BYO Wine, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch

  • Website

    http://www.brooklynhighlow.com/

  • Phone number

    (646) 907-9467

  • Catering

    WE do Not cater, but do a PICK UP only Cream tea for Fridays.

  • Private party facilities

    Our Vintage inspired sitting room and garden patio can be booked for private parties with custom tea services

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