Brooklyn High Low

4.5

350 Reviews

$50 and over

Afternoon Tea

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2 people

Jan 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood 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 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
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. 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

TRADITIONAL Cream Tea
$30.00 per person
Feb 2, 2024 - Jan 31, 2025
Every Friday, step into either of our tea rooms for a delightful traditional cream tea experience. Each 45-minute sitting includes one pot of tea of your choice, served with cream and sugar. Savor our freshly baked English scone, garnished with classic toppings of jam and clotted cream. Enhance your indulgence with four bites of vegetarian tea sandwiches, perfect for a truly gratifying moment of relaxation. We recommend booking in advance to guarantee a table, but we also welcome walk-ins based on availability. Join us for a charming experience that will leave you refreshed and satisfied! **Service is Curated to a 45 Minute Sitting** We do not offer Vegan /Dairy Free Service.
The Grand VANDERBILT
$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.
*Grand HEIGHTS Tea
$78.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Welcome to Grand Heights, Our Full Spoil. Relax with all you can drink tea selections for your 90 min sitting. First course, Enjoy delicious crumpets with rich herb butter, paired with a warm, comforting soup. Second we present your tea tier. This traditional stand features freshly baked scones with strawberry jam, lemon curd, and clotted cream. Savor a Variety of eight tea sandwiches along with a small 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. We do not offer Full Vegan or Dairy Free Services. Contact a Host for Vegan guest Options.

What 350 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.7Service
4.9Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Brooklyn High Low is celebrated for its "charming" atmosphere and "amazing" tea selections. Guests frequently praise the "lovely" and "thoughtful" service. The scones and desserts often shine, though some find sandwiches lacking. Overall, it's a delightful spot for special occasions, offering a quintessential high tea experience in a "beautiful" setting.

350 Reviews

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Alexis
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Can never go wrong with their tea service. Honestly a lovely place to have a relaxing, cute meal with friends.
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Vivian
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Very inflexible reservation policies and overall not worth the price for even just a classic service for 2. Would recommend either getting a more premium service for more people or just go alone on Friday for something more affordable.
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Savannah
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We sat in the outdoor garden space. Space heaters were on and they provided warm blankets so it wasn’t too cold even in the middle of January. Tea was delicious. Small sandwiches were very good and so were the scones and small desserts. Highly recommend for a girls day! The space was so cozy and cute too.
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Ava
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Our time at BK High Low today was lovely! It was the perfect way to spend a birthday with good friends. We sat in the garden on the coldest day of the year but mostly were cozy beside our frozen toes, which is just the nature of being anywhere in the cold. The tea was delicious and they had such a diverse selection. The scones were fluffy and beautifully textured but we were not impressed with the sandwiches. The desserts were good but we agreed the tea and scones are the best part. I will say that we were a party of 7 outside so we were harder to reach but the service was not outstanding. All in all, I would surely recommend the Grand Vanderbilt at least once for the special experience that full afternoon tea is. It doesn't hurt that the HIgh Low's parlor spaces are so delightful! I will return again for cream tea without the extra food but I am so glad I chose BHL for our get-together:)
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carolina
VIP
New York City
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I found this place to be so cute and charming. The service was good too. I chose the Classic for me and my friend. It was her birthday. The presentation was lovely; however, the sandwiches were poor, thick cold bread, little filling. The biscuits were bland, cold and so was the tea. The extra $8 for the cake was worth it since it was the only thing freshly made and warm. I am glad I went, but not coming back. I think the prices for the quality of the food or the tea, don’t make justice.
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Sinan
New York City
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The place is lovely and the service was thoughtful and friendly. Unfortunately, we were disappointed with the quality of the food. The sandwiches were served still cold from the fridge and the bread was stale. We did the 70 dollar menu and we got an appetizer the size of a tea cup. We were disappointed with the experience even though it was a cool concept. Considering the price, we expected a much higher quality.
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Christopher
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brought my parents to tea on a rainy Saturday, they LOVED it. Was worth it entirely for how much they enjoyed it.
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kelly
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing. We had such a great time and will happily go back.
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Justin
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Tea selections and all of the food was great! And the staff was so nice. Best tea service in the city by a mile, we will be back for sure!
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Ashley
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious food and a very cute atmosphere! Would definitely come again!
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FAQs

Brooklyn High Low is rated 4.5 stars by 350 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

Jan 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

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
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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Brooklyn High Low

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

TRADITIONAL Cream Tea

The Grand VANDERBILT

*Grand HEIGHTS Tea

Menu

What 350 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Brooklyn High Low restaurant rated?

Does Brooklyn High Low offer gift cards?

Is Brooklyn High Low currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card