Tea & Sympathy Inc
(212) 807-8329
108 Greenwich Ave
New York,
NY
10011
40.7384
-74.0019
Neighborhoods: Downtown, West Village
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The Scene
Decked out like an exaggerated version of a suburban British living room--tacky wallpaper, an extensive teapot collection, lots of ceramic figures, Vera Lynne on the stereo--Tea & Sympathy serves as a cozy home away from home for expats. Sometimes it's a little too cozy, in fact; space is limited, and you can expect to be moved around during your meal to make room for other diners. The friendly but no-nonsense waitstaff is always ready with a smile and a comeback line.
The Food
The menu offers perfect renditions of such Brit classics as Welsh rarebit (thick bread with melted cheese, tomato and mustard), steak and kidney pie, Scotch egg (hard-boiled egg, deep-fried in pastry), tweed kettle pie (trout and cod wrapped in bacon and served in a pie) and bangers and mash (sausages and mashed potato). Any one of these will fill you up for the day; for those on a diet or just faint-hearted, there are lighter sandwiches and salads, too.
User Reviews
speakyourmind
May 24, 2009
fantasic breakfast at weekends, friendly, a true gem. sunday roast average, but everything else tip top keep up the good work rule brittania.
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mogul_arg
March 30, 2009
Sullen, lumpen, potato-faced girls that must have come to the States thinking they could get work as au pairs, and ended up here. They think they’re posh, but they’re all East Enders and Liverpudlians – and it shows. And it’s obvious they take their cue from the owner. Never polite, she’s long since gone over the edge into psychosis, shrieking at everyone who dares set foot in her establishmentment. It used to be good food with rude service. Now, it's as though she only keeps the place going so she can have a steady stream of people to scream at. Does ANYbody really need a plate of mushy peas THAT badly?
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Anonymous
January 05, 2009
If I could eat here every day, I would. Best hole in the wall british place this side of the pond. Amazing teas that come in cute eclectic teapots for your table! The cranberry lamb pie is heaven! Expect a long wait if you go on the weekends, David Bowie had his birthday party here once!!!
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The Extras:
Next door, Carry on Tea and Sympathy sells Brit food and tchotchkes.
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