Brooklyn High Low is a whimsical teahouse filled with vintage charm, offering an eclectic menu of finger sandwiches, delightful scones, and an impressive selection of teas—all served in a cozy, intimate setting perfect for a relaxing afternoon escape.
"A new cafe on Wyckoff Avenue in Bushwick just opened called High Low Beverage Company. They’re currently serving things like a BEC banh mi, pandan coconut pastries, beer, and coffee for takeout. You can pre-order online on Wednesdays from noon to 7pm, but High Low is only offering pick-up from Thursday to Sunday from 9am to 7pm." - hannah albertine
"We'd bet our last doily—this tiny, eclectic tea parlor in Prospect Heights has the best afternoon tea in New York (available Friday-Sunday). You’ll feel like you’ve been transported to a dotty British grandma’s drawing room as you sit on a divan and sip perfectly brewed tea out of mismatched china cups. The savory bites here are exceptional, and you might even find yourself recreating the cheddar and Branston pickle sandwich at home. There are warm scones and homey, delicious desserts, and a few different tiers to choose from for different budgets." - Carina Finn Koeppicus, Kenny Yang, Will Hartman
"Offers three tea experiences with scones and sandwiches, available in Brooklyn's Prospect Heights and Park Slope neighborhoods." - Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes is a special projects editor at Travel + Leisure, covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack travel products. Originally from South Carolina,
"You’ll need to make reservations at this tiny, eclectic tea parlor well in advance, but it’s worth it. Brooklyn High Low is hands-down the best afternoon tea in New York. You’ll feel like you’ve been transported to a dotty British grandma’s drawing room as you sit on a divan and sip perfectly-brewed, exciting tea out of mismatched china cups. The savory bites here are exceptional, and we actually often recreate the cheddar and Branston pickle sandwich at home. You’ll also enjoy warm scones and homey, delicious desserts." - Carina Finn
"Honey Moon Udarbe was raised by hippie parents in Northern California. On top of running Brooklyn High Low (611 Vanderbilt Ave.; tea service from $48), in Prospect Heights, she also operates a nearby vintage shop and cleans out the estates of dead rich folks. She does not part with anything if it can be repurposed; broken teacups are given new life as components of a gorgeously funky chandelier. If Lady Mendl’s takes liberties with the conventions of afternoon tea, Brooklyn High Low detonates the paradigm. Pastrami and Dijon mustard on rye? Guava and blue cheese on gluten-free bread? Twenty-nine tea varieties, including one infused with whole butterfly-pea flowers that turn the liquid a psychedelic indigo?" - David Kortava
