Pink Teacup Inc

The Scene – Since 1954, this cozy West Village joint has been serving up solid Southern comfort to plain folks and the slavish celebs whose photos bedeck the warm pink walls. – – The Food – It's a hearty soul who can chow through an entire dinner special, and many have been known to toss in the towel after gobbling down the two included sides. Rich mac and cheese and buttery grits may not be kind to the thighs, but they do the soul a world of good. After glimpsing a neighboring table's smothered chicken or succulent barbecued pork, most find a way to soldier on. Finish…

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“There are many places to go in Harlem & Spanish Harlem that serve better food, have fabulous ambiance that are half the price!” “took my girlfriend to the Pink Teacup, thinking that it would be a nice, cozy spot to share some soulfood.” “Our waiter was very attentive, and the general ambience was very hospitable.” “Also, there's usually a 10-15 minute wait on the weekends and you're going to be cozy, but the atmosphere is still great with nice waiters and good music.” “The food that I had was good (fried whiting, potato salad, okra), but then again that's my usual at that location.” “The food is fantastic and the ambience is real - something hard to come by in the city these days.”
dessert	100.0% positive	“The apple pie dessert was definitely good - and the prices were very reasonable.”
drinks	33.3299994468689% positive	“It's the best place to get fried chicken and sweet tea in the entire region.” “Oh the iced-tea was not good either.” “the food was horrible, the coffee was horrible, and the people eating in there were kind of sketchy.”
food quality	75.0% positive	“It's the best place to get fried chicken and sweet tea in the entire region.” “The food that I had was good (fried whiting, potato salad, okra), but then again that's my usual at that location.” “had the salmon croquette that tasted like that dry, ground generic tuna that they used to serve in the public school cafeteria, lumped up in a ball and then thrown into some grease.” “used to recommend this restaurant to everyone I knew: great food, good value, generally good service.” “The food was terrible.” “And I don't care that their specialty is soul food--they have no right serving inferior burgers.” “If you're the kind of person that can go to a good restaurant that has great food and give it one star because the waiter had a puss on their face, you shouldn't be writing food reviews!” “good food” “If you are looking for a truly fine burger, go to any good Greek diner.” “There are many places to go in Harlem & Spanish Harlem that serve better food, have fabulous ambiance that are half the price!” “The fried chicken and the biscuits were a little disappointing especially if you've gone to Sylvia's uptown.” “But if you want some outrageously buttery grits and yummy apple fritters, Pink Teacup will satisfy your needs.” “Mediocre meal” “The food is good and the service was even better, but Damn Yankees have made a mockery of Southern Hospitality.” “Pretty cool soul food.” “Fries were good and the food was good - (not spectacular, but not as bad as some of the reviews here indicate).” “The pancakes are good, the strawberry pancakes were delicious.” “It took another half hour to get our food, at which point the biscuits were inedible (I dropped one on the table and it clunked).” “went in expecting some delicious soul food but what i was served sure tasted like canned preserved foods.” “Ooh, that chicken looks good!” “It's tiny in there but the food's great so that's a mild compensation.” “If you're in the mood for some solid southern food that's a couple notches above regular diner fare, this is a good bet.” “This is good Southern food and I know it.” “the food was horrible, the coffee was horrible, and the people eating in there were kind of sketchy.” “I've spent almost a decade down South and know good food.” “The food was not tasty.” “The food is fantastic and the ambience is real - something hard to come by in the city these days.” “The potato salad was bland, the pork chops were not good.” “While the place is way too small and stuffy and there is one person trying to wait on the entire place, the catfish was quite tasty.” “Avoid this place if you are used to eating edible meals and/or you love real soul food.” “The bacon is absolutely the best this side of Peter Luger's (yes I think they bacon at Luger's is their best dish, forget the steak!)” “The staff here is nicer than anywhere I've been, the food is amazingly tastey, and you get a ton of it for a good price!” “Best Soul food in town” “You get so much food for your money and you will most certainly get your belly full!” “They serve seriously good soul food.” “You'll see a few celebraties, so you know the food is good!” “The biscuits, which should be the highlight of a good soul food meal tasted like they came from a Pillsbury roll!” “The food was good and so was the check.” “the salad was not fresh and tasted like it was from a preprepared bag.” “If you're looking for some good soul food, make the trek out to the Cornbread Cafe in Park Slope Brooklyn.” “So I KNOW soul food and good down home cooking.” “went here a couple of times and every time the food has been good.” “The food was very good and you get alot for your money.” “The food was good, I know soul food usually is packing calories and fat but I felt like my arterties were clogging up just by looking at the food.” “Tremendous amounts of butter on everything and huge portions of food.” “... finding that great, small place to talk, laugh, hear the jukebox and eat good food while rubbing elbows (literally) with your fellow New Yorkers.” “food wasn't anywhere near good enough to justify service that's never heard of the phrase, "southern hospitality.” “Trust me when I tell you that I know and cook great soul-food, I learned from the best; 2 Grandmothers, One Creole and one from Aiken, South Carolina!” “The food was not good at all.” “Ok, ok so I am making a big deal over something small, Heck the food is so good I have nothing to complain about.”
menu variety	50.0% positive	“Not everything is great on the menu but a great effort is done to keep the 50 year tradition in tact.”
overall	100.0% positive	“... finding that great, small place to talk, laugh, hear the jukebox and eat good food while rubbing elbows (literally) with your fellow New Yorkers.” “This used to be my favorite restaurant.” “It's the best place to get fried chicken and sweet tea in the entire region.” “The Pink Tea Cup sounded perfect as 3 twenty-somethings females wanting a nice place to chat and have brunch in SoHo after visting the famous SATC hotspot, Manolia Market.”
return potential	0.0% positive	“Then I had the worst experience at the Pink Teacup I have ever had in a restaurant, which spoiled this place so much that I doubt I will ever go back.”
service	76.66999816894531% positive	“(not that you go here for that) i have always had good service and great conversations with neighboring diners.” “The service is good most of the time but I have had to wait from time to time.” “The food is good and the service was even better, but Damn Yankees have made a mockery of Southern Hospitality.” “Cosy, inexpensive and pleasant staff.” “it was tiny, wasn't very clean and while the staff was nice, they were lazy as hell.” “Our server was rude and didn't apologize for or even acknowledge the delay.” “the food was horrible, the coffee was horrible, and the people eating in there were kind of sketchy.” “If you're planning on being attended to, they do the minimum, but usually friendly enough.” “Small portions, overly salty foods and horrible staff.” “used to recommend this restaurant to everyone I knew: great food, good value, generally good service.” “food wasn't anywhere near good enough to justify service that's never heard of the phrase, "southern hospitality.” “Our waiter was very attentive, and the general ambience was very hospitable.” “The staff here is nicer than anywhere I've been, the food is amazingly tastey, and you get a ton of it for a good price!” “If you're the kind of person that can go to a good restaurant that has great food and give it one star because the waiter had a puss on their face, you shouldn't be writing food reviews!” “Also, there's usually a 10-15 minute wait on the weekends and you're going to be cozy, but the atmosphere is still great with nice waiters and good music.”
value	77.77999877929688% positive	“Cosy, inexpensive and pleasant staff.” “There are many places to go in Harlem & Spanish Harlem that serve better food, have fabulous ambiance that are half the price!” “The apple pie dessert was definitely good - and the prices were very reasonable.” “The food was very good and you get alot for your money.” “You get so much food for your money and you will most certainly get your belly full!” “Small portions, overly salty foods and horrible staff.” “The staff here is nicer than anywhere I've been, the food is amazingly tastey, and you get a ton of it for a good price!” “used to recommend this restaurant to everyone I knew: great food, good value, generally good service.” “Tremendous amounts of butter on everything and huge portions of food.”
wait time	100.0% positive	“Also, there's usually a 10-15 minute wait on the weekends and you're going to be cozy, but the atmosphere is still great with nice waiters and good music.”

12/11/09

Do not listen to this last guy

by galager75

The prior review is ridiculous.

Listen, this place is truly old school. It's been around a long time. If you're planning on being attended to, they do the minimum, but usually friendly enough.

The reason to come here is the food, plain and simple. They serve seriously good soul food. Everything is good. Mac and cheese, fried chicken, pork chops, breakfast is fantastic and can be had anytime. The bacon is absolutely the best this side of Peter Luger's (yes I think they bacon at Luger's is their best dish, forget the steak!).

This is a place that has character, history and great soul food. Don't some here expecting stellar service that's the way it's been for 50+years. They do play music, usually R&B. Sometimes the music is loud.

THERE IS ONE REASON TO COME HERE, THE FOOD!!!

If you're the kind of person that can go to a good restaurant that has great food and give it one star because the waiter had a puss on their face, you shouldn't be writing food reviews!

Pros: The food
Cons: Small and the service is what it is.

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11/29/09

AVOID AVOID AVOID

by Leonardo Andres

I've been to this place three times and after today I have decided to no longer patronize this business. The major complaint I have noticed every time is that the staff, on every level, is completely low class and unprofessional. On one occassion I witnessed an argument between two employees that seemed like it could very easily have led to a fight (yelling, profanity, threats).

EVERYTIME I have been there I and my girlfriend have been treated poorly in one way or another by waitstaff either by not being acknowledged at all, made to wait long time before we were even greeted, or being addressed as if they had a bad day. At times we could be smiled at and at times we could be scowled at, then ignored, then smiled at again all by the same waitress (moodswings?)

The music is blasted loudly, and very abruptly, as if it is assumed that EVERYBODY in there wants to hear loud music. You could be having a good conversation and then all of a sudden they start blaring something out of the jukebox and you cant even hear your self speak!

Today my girlfriend was addressed very dissmissively by a waitress, Jillian, who wasnt even serving us to begin with! I am in a service business, and I can say that your attitude and personality is EVERYTHING in service. Everything should have a smile to go with it and your tone should be upbeat and positive. It is tough to have a bad day in service businesses because you cannot allow that to affect your clientele at all! This is what the most successful service providers of any business know and understand. It doesnt matter what you are going through, If you are serving people, you'd better smile and be positive because if you do they will aaaalways come back to you.

This is the last time I will return here to give my money up to a business that has such low level people working there. We gave it enough chances.This place needs an entire face lift in every sense. If the owners of this business are not making as much money as they should be making then I assure you this is why. And if they feel that they are making enough, I can assure you that they could be making waaaaay more than they ever dreamed of if they paid good attention to fixing some key issues.

Pros: Food is ok
Cons: Completely unprofessional (no class) staff, looong wait

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09/11/09

Southern Delight

by Atosha

I've dropped a lot of money here. The reason for that is the food feeds the soul. Soul Food. Its hard to find decent soul food in NYC, very hard. This is a place where the chicken, mac & cheese and the collard greens is straight from the southern pages of cooking. Not everything is great on the menu but a great effort is done to keep the 50 year tradition in tact. I recommend to try the traditional southern dishes offered before making a decision on the overall cuisine.

Pros: Fresh, delicious food
Cons: Needs work on overall service and atmosphere

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05/12/09

Best Soul food in town

by DMilfort

I was recommended by a friend that the Pink Teacup has mouth watering food. Trust me it wasn't a lie, the potatoe salad is a must have. The peach cobbler is more like desert heaven. I was able to have a dinner for two with desert for under 35 dollars...............Highly recommended....

Pros: Great food, Great Price
Cons: Decor

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03/09/09

good food

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a bit cramped but the food is shared in generous portions and it tastes great

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12/11/09

Do not listen to this last guy

by galager75

11/29/09

AVOID AVOID AVOID

by Leonardo Andres

09/11/09

Southern Delight

by Atosha

05/12/09

Best Soul food in town

by DMilfort

03/09/09

good food

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