Live From New York…Alice’s Tea Cup

Alice’s Tea Cup: “New York City’s Most Whimsical Teahouse”

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Alice’s Tea Cup considers itself “New York City’s most whimsical teahouse” due to its cozy, welcoming atmosphere. In fact, the concept has grown so much they needed to open a second location! Originating on West 73rd between Columbus and Amsterdam, Alice’s Tea Cup I is on the West Side and offers outdoor dining, a main dining room, and a raspberry room for private parties. Due to its popularity and need for more space, Alice’s Tea Cup II was opened on East 64th Street between Lexington and Third Avenue. This location has multiple rooms and is better equipped to handle larger parties.

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If you are in Central Park and visiting the Alice in Wonderland statues, you are closer to Alice’s Tea Cup II. The statues are on the East side of the park near 75th Street and the tea house is on E 64th Street, a quick 11 block walk. If you are coming from outside of the Lenox Hill area, you can take the N,R,W trains to 5/59th Street, the F,N,R,Q to Lexington/63rd,, or the 4 & 6 to Hunter College.

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Alice’s Tea Cup I is on the opposite side of the park from the Alice statues but worth the 25 minute walk. It is one block from the Strawberry Fields tribute, so make sure to make the most out of the visit if you are in the area!

Alices’ Tea Cup I & II are both known for their large (100+) selection of teas as well as food menu featuring scones, cold sandwiches, grilled sandwiches, salads, and soups (with the option of 1/2 soup, 1/2 salad or sandwich). There are other beverages available aside from teas including bellinis (prosecco with pea tea syrup) and mango mate mimosa (mango tea with fresh orange juice and prosecco) by the glass, 1/2 pitcher, or full pitcher. There is also wine and non-alcoholic prosecco available.