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Brooklyn High Low, Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn High Low

4.8
4.8
270 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.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

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
  • 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 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 Tier comes stacked with 8 finger sandwiches per guest. 2 each, Classic Cucumber & Dill, Egg Salad, Branston Pickle & Cheddar and last a Cheese 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. ** No substitutions on a Classic Tier, for more variety book the VANDERBILT or HEIGHTS. We do not offer Vegan /Dairy Free Service. * Tax & Gratuity Not Included

  • 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 for each Guest. We do not offer Vegan/Dairy Free. * Tax & Gratuity Not Included

  • 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 per guest. Sorry. We do not offer Vegan or Dairy Free options. * Tax & Gratuity Not Included

What 270 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • New York / Tri-State Area

    Best Ambiance

  • Brooklyn

    Best Service

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270 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A lovely way to spend an afternoon with friends or family. Wonderful variety of teas...temptation black and scottish toffee especially! Tasty treats and scrumptious sweets.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    First time at a tea room and it was delightful. Great customer service and very accommodating.

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  3. DrewS

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious tea, wonderful service and a warm atmosphere.

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  4. Alexus

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brooklyn High Low was a lovely experience. The food was amazing and tea was wonderful. I would love to go back again with more friends.

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  5. Todd

    New York Area

    128 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    128 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent, relaxing, delicious traditional afternoon tea!

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  6. AmiB

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience5
    Beautiful spot but the food was really not that good. The sandwiches had barely any filling, the pastries were flavorless or undercooked. And for $48 per person you don’t even get to choose what kind of tea to drink unless you pay $8 more.

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  7. PKSa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my 5th visit and I’ll be back again because the ambiance and tea service are amazing!

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  8. SteveH

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Very cool atmosphere, and I liked the fact that they made an effort to make you feel special. Great for a slow-paced, relaxing time.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing afternoon tea in a relaxing and comfortable setting. Terrific variety of teas to choose from along with a delicious three tier food menu of scones, sandwiches and sweets. Liz and Jordan made us feel right at home and provided excellent service and delicious tea suggestions. We had the “grand height” tea service and highly recommend it for the most variety in teas, as well as a full lunch. One of our diners with us has done afternoon tea in London at a highly regarded tea place and said Brooklyn high low fat exceeded that experience. Cannot wait to return. Hope to see Liz and Jordan when we do. Highly recommend!!!

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  10. Samantha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious. It was so cute inside! I loved it

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  11. jdine

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a lovely relaxed time. Have already recommended to friends.

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  12. AshleyE

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were welcomed quickly and every person working was a gem! The food was delicious, the tea perfect, and the vibes immaculate. We have a delightful time and are excited to visit again in the future!

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  13. KarenB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Cozy atmosphere and perfect for tea with a friend or a group of friends. I LOVE that they have a gluten free menu option!!

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  14. SueH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had a wonderful experience at Brooklyn High Low.

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  15. AurieC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very cute place, great vibes and great tea! Will be back!

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  16. W2123

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The cutest backyard garden! All the servers were SO nice, and the food/tea was super reasonable for an afternoon tea!

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  17. LatequaG

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience3
    The staff was Great. The sandwiches definitely could have been better. Bland and cold. The Tea options were great! My daughter enjoyed the Tea ambiance and decorations. The scones were biscuits but warm. The

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  18. JeannieC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time at Brooklyn High Low. They were so accommodating and kind to my 6-year-old daughter. The food was delicious, as was the tea. We will definitely be back.

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  19. AnnaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was good and the teas were amazing! Can’t wait to go again!

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  20. AndreaF

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistent everytime Welcoming Hospitable Relaxed environment

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  21. JuneH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was the perfect afternoon to help celebrate my mother's birthday. The Rose Vanilla cake was a perfect way to end it off!

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  22. SarahM

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    What a wonderful tea experience! The ambiance is great, the seating comfortable and beautiful, and the food tasty and a good amount considering it’s a high tea. Loved the experience and would go again.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Took my mother here for her birthday and had a lovely time. The ambience is super cute and quaint. It felt like a vintage tea party experience. Also the food was good super tasty. I typically don’t enjoy finger sandwiches but these were all yummy and the flavors were unique. There was also a homemade soup that was delicious.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took my mom for her birthday and we had an amazing time. The service was attentive & they even gave us a free pot of tea. I will definitely be back!

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  25. BrooklynNative

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Super lackluster. Sandwiches barely had any filling in them, nothing special about the scones or desserts. Tea was good, ambiance was pretty. For the price, definitely not worth the value, wouldn't come back.

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  26. Celiacinator

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing afternoon tea! Great service, great tea and amazing food! It is celiac safe. Ambiance is so cozy. Def recommend!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Nice decor, great service.

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  28. IrinaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very happy experience!! Enjoyed the visit very much. Will definitely check out the second location!!

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  29. Sara

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely experience here! It was my mom’s birthday and because I had mentioned that when I was booking the reservation they had a birthday teacup set out for her when we arrived! The ambiance is calm and adorable. The food was delicious and the tea menu was vast and everything we tried was so good! We left absolutely stuffed and happy. I would highly recommend Brooklyn High Low to anyone looking for a calming high tea experience.

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  30. Eva2017

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    I had a great time but was surprised to spend the entire 1.5 hours without the Tea or Food servers checking on us. We paid for and expected unlimited tea service but only got one pot each since the tea server never checked in or made an attempt. There was an element of food missing that we tried to raise to the food server but he also was not checking in nor attempting to. Overall, the price and ambience was fabulous but the service, while friendly, was lacking and we felt that we didn't get the full tea experience.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely!!! The host was one of kind she accommodated for us so well truly a sweetheart and everything was so good! Will be back 🩷

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful! The staff truly care about your experience and make tea recommendations based on preferences. They brought us extra pots to try with unique combos (shout out to adding hot cocoa to sweet teas!) An excellent value, and the space is beautiful and cozy. We will definitely return!

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  33. Kirsten

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had an amazing visit at Brooklyn High Low with my three year old daughter. We were treated with so much warmth from the owner and all of the staff. We had an incredible experience and will definitely be back. The whole experience was incredible.

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  34. EAD24

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went with my daughter for her birthday and it was a fabulous time! Thank you to Lizzy and the staff.

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  35. Maggie

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My sister and I came to Brooklyn High Low to celebrate her graduation, and it was perfect! They surprised her with a "best wishes" tea cup upon arrival, and the rest of the meal was just as sweet. The servers were excellent and knew when to stop by and when to leave space, and the food and tea were fantastic. Highly recommend to anyone looking to have an elevated experience, for whatever reason.

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  36. Kenny

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We always enjoy afternoon tea at Brooklyn high low. Service & food were great. Love the garden area. Definitely visit again. Thanks

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  37. Natalie

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a great experience for an intimate gathering, date or to host an event in the backyard space. The decor is adorable all random treasures definitely collected over years that all stay on the theme of tea party. An hour and a half is perfect timing to have tea and the nibbles. We got the Vanderbilt package and I felt it was worth it!

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  38. AndrewS

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, Brooklyn High Low sets the bar for tea service in New York City. The tea was delicious. The food equally wonderful. The staff is even better. I’m so happy that I was able to share this experience with my sister.

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  39. EricaL

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    This was so fun, it was my 8yo niece's first tea party and she LOVED it. The decor is over the top in a great way. The staff were so kind, friendly, and accommodating. We got the "Classic". The desserts were delicious and presentation was great, though the bread and scones were a little stale but the flavors in the sandwiches were good. It was definitely fun for a special occasion.

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  40. EllieG

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super fun experience. You need a reservation to enter, and they go fast. I booked a reservation three weeks in advance.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners

  • Screening

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

FAQs

Brooklyn High Low is rated 4.8 stars by 270 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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