Alice's Tea Cup Chapter i – American
Step through the looking glass into a whimsical sanctuary where the aroma of warm, buttery scones and fragrant loose-leaf teas fills a space brimming with storybook charm. Tiered towers arrive laden with delicate finger sandwiches and house-made preserves, inviting guests to lose themselves in the playful ritual of "The Madhatter" tea service. This enchanting escape turns every visit into a magical journey, where the clink of china and a sip of tea transport you straight into the heart of Wonderland.
102 West 73rd Street, New York NY 10023 https://alicesteacup.com/chapter-i/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: gluten-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its consistently outstanding multi-course offerings, guests rave about the transition from flavorful appetizers to high-quality main courses, with many highlighting the exceptional desserts as a particular standout. Reviewers frequently praise the professional and helpful service that enhances the pleasant, welcoming environment, making it a highly-regarded addition to the neighborhood. Standout dishes include the expertly prepared desserts, which diners recommend as the perfect conclusion to a meal in this inviting local gem.
Menu
Tea Services
- Tea & Scones - $23: Your choice of two scones & 3-cup pot of tea Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- The Madhatter - $92: Tea for Two: Two 3-cup pots of tea, choice of three scones with cream & preserves, choice of two sandwiches, mocha cake or chocolate mousse, and assorted mini cookies Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- The Nibble - $50: Tea for One: 3-cup pot of tea, choice of one scone with cream & preserves, choice of one sandwich, chocolate mousse & mini cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- The Mad Morning - $41: A pot of tea, choice of one scone, two poached eggs, and granola with Greek yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- The Wee Tea - $38: Small pot of herbal or fruit tea, choice of one scone, any item from the Menu for the Small, and one cupcake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sandwiches
- Cucumber Sandwich - $19: Lemon-chive butter and greens on whole wheat bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: lunch
- Hummus Sandwich - $19: Greens and tomato on whole wheat bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: lunch
- Tea-Egg Salad Sandwich - $22: Chopped tea-infused eggs with mayonnaise on 7-grain bread with mixed greens Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: brunch, lunch
- Smoked Salmon Sandwich - $27: Open-faced with lemon dill butter on 7-grain bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: brunch, lunch
- Curried Chicken Sandwich - $24: Red onion, celery, Granny Smith apple and tomato on raisin fennel semolina bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lapsang Chicken Sandwich - $24: Tea-smoked with Granny Smith apple, greens and herbed goat cheese on 7-grain bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham & Gruyere Sandwich - $25: Black forest ham, gruyere cheese, mayonnaise and stone dijon mustard on raisin semolina bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alice's B.L.T. - $25: Bacon, lettuce and tomato with blue cheese spread on whole wheat bread Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alice's Croque Madame - $25: Gruyere cheese, mayonnaise and stone Dijon mustard on raisin semolina Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Alice's Croque Monsieur - $27: Black forest ham, gruyere cheese, mayonnaise and stone Dijon mustard on raisin semolina Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alice's Grilled Veggie Sandwich - $27: Portobello mushrooms, eggplant, peppers, zucchini, sautéed onions, and tomatoes with homemade pesto and herbed goat cheese on whole wheat bread Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch Specialties
- Scones Benedict - $26: Poached eggs over a ham & cheese scone, topped with rosemary hollandaise sauce. Served with potato chicken hash Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Scones Florentine - $26: Sautéed spinach, poached eggs, atop a buttermilk scone, served with mixed greens Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Smoked Salmon Benedict - $28: Poached eggs and smoked salmon on a buttermilk scone, covered with rosemary hollandaise sauce. Served with roasted pears and asparagus Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Gryphon's Gluten-Free Breakfast Bowl - $25: Potato hash, sautéed spinach, chopped onions, tomatoes, two poached eggs, and grated parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Mock Turtle Breakfast Sammie - $24: Eggs, cheese, and choice of meat on a scone Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Alice's Breakfast Burrito - $26: Scrambled eggs, gruyere cheese, bacon, black beans, and jasmine rice in a flour tortilla Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pumpkin Pancakes - $20: Served with butter and real maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cornmeal Pancakes - $20: Served with butter and real maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Down the Rabbit Hole Sweet & Salty Breakfast - $26: A pumpkin pancake topped with scrambled eggs, bacon, and drizzled with real maple syrup Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Create Your Own Crepes - $23: Choose any two ingredients Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Salads and Soup
- Curried Chicken Salad - $26: Served over mesclun with cucumber and tomato slices Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lapsang Smoke Chicken Breast Salad - $26: Mesclun with tea-soaked eggs, Granny Smith apples, and shredded carrots with ginger-soy house dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Veggie Salad - $23: Mesclun, cucumber, tomato and a scoop of hummus with balsamic olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day (Cup) - $8 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day (Bowl) - $12 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Bacon - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Potato Chicken Hash - $13 Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Potato Hash - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- One Scone - $7: Served with cream & preserves Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mixed Berries - $13 Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sweets & Treats
- Cupcake - $7: Choice of available flavors Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Mocha Chocolate Chip Cake - $12: Jean's Not-Yet-But-Soon-To-Be-Famous Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Assorted Cookie Plate - $12
- Brookie - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Pot of Tea (3-cup) - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Pot of Tea (6-cup) - $16 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Medium Roast Coffee - $6: Free refills
- Alice's Tea-Infused Hot Chocolate - $10: With fresh whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Alice's Bellini - $16: Glass Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Mango Mimosa - $16: Glass Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Mock-Tur-Tail - $16: Non-alcoholic cocktail Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
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