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Cheap High Tea in New York City 2026

ByLanie van der Horst Updated on

If you want to go to a high tea in New York City but are looking for a budget-friendly option, you have come to the right place!

I love high tea, but it can get really expensive.

Here are the cheap high tea options in New York City where you don’t have to sacrifice taste. Sure, they may be more casual than the expensive options, but that doesn’t mean that the food isn’t just as delicious.

While cheap is subjective, you aren’t going to find an adult high tea for under 30 bucks in the city. However, there are plenty of options for high tea under $50 in New York City in 2026.

Keep reading to find the best cheap high tea services in NYC.

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Map of Budget-Friendly High Tea Options in New York City

Cheap High Tea in NYC: Under $40

While it is getting harder and harder to find a high tea option under $40 in New York City, there are still a couple of options to choose from.

Every time I edit this post, the prices increase, but that is to be expected, especially in 2026.

Prince Tea House

With 8 locations in New York City, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island, Prince Tea House offers an affordable high tea for just $35 for 1 person, and it gets even cheaper the more people you dine with.

You may be able to enjoy an afternoon high tea for almost $30 per person. Afternoon tea for 2 is $65, and it is $97.50 for 3.

This high tea is about as cheap as you can get in New York City, unless you plan on simply purchasing a tea and a few pastries at a bakery. Even then, you may spend more!

Each high tea at Prince Tea House includes mini sandwiches, scones, mini pastries, and tea.

King’s Carriage House

Located on the Upper East Side, King’s Carriage House offers high tea for just $29.95 a person, as long as you order high tea to go.

They also offer high tea and afternoon tea in-house, though the price is higher. High tea at King’s Carriage House is $49.95, while their Afternoon Tea, which includes an entree, is $59.95.

An afternoon tea box or a vegetarian afternoon tea box can be ordered in advance. Box boxes include sandwiches, scones, and tea cakes.

Vegetarian high tea is available, as is a gluten-free high tea with notice. They are working on a vegan high tea option.

Brooklyn High Low

It appears that you can get a $30 high tea at Brooklyn High Low on Fridays.

Seatings are just 45 minutes long, and the high tea includes finger sandwiches and a scone along with a pot of tea.

Cheap High Tea in NYC: Under $50

Alice’s Tea Cup

High Tea at Alice's Tea Cup in New York City

Alice’s Tea Cup has 2 locations in Manhattan, and both serve high tea starting at $50. If you order tea for 2, it is $46 per person.

Be sure to make a reservation as both locations tend to fill up fast. You can order sandwiches, scones, and pastries from their regular menu or opt for the high tea service.

Prosecco can be added to the high tea.

If you are looking for an even cheaper high tea experience, you can order the tea and scones for $23. This includes 2 scones and a teapot that includes 3 cups of tea.

Alice’s Tea Cup Chapter 1 is located on the Upper West Side and Chapter 2 is on the Upper East Side.

If you prefer to get your high tea to go, Alice’s Tea Cup has a to-go location in Brooklyn Heights.

American Girl Cafe

If you are looking to take the kids to high tea in New York City but don’t want to spend a fortune, the high tea at American Girl Cafe starts at $45.

Hours vary, so be sure to check their website to find the best time for high tea at American Girl Cafe.

Kids can bring their doll to tea, and the doll even has a special chair to sit in.

The tea itself includes kid-friendly favorites, such as cinnamon buns, finger sandwiches, and lots of sweets. Kids can choose between tea and pink lemonade while adults get a glass of champagne.

High Tea at American Girl Doll is recommended for those 3+ and lasts an hour. If you are visiting around the holidays, they have a special holiday high tea for the same price.

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Angelina Paris

A rare walk-in-only high tea, Angelina Paris offers high tea in both Midtown and the Upper East Side, starting at $49 a person.

Tea is not the only option at Angelina Paris. Guests can choose between hot or iced coffee, hot chocolate, and tea. Juice is also served with high tea.

Champagne is available to add to your high tea at Angelina Paris.

Under $60

Lillie’s Victorian Establishment

Head to Times Square or Union Square to visit Lillie’s Victorian Establishment and order high tea for $59 a person.

The price goes down to $55 per person if you order the tea for 2.

Enjoy pastries, scones, muffins, sandwiches, and of course, lots of pastries, including creme brulee at Lillie’s Victorian Era-themed restaurant.

Yes, I know $59 is more than $50, but unfortunately, by the end of 2025, the price increased and I am not quite ready to take Lillie’s Victorian off the list.

Brooklyn High Low

Brooklyn High Low has multiple locations, in Prospect Heights and Park Slope.

On Fridays, you can get a $30 traditional cream tea that includes a pot of tea, a scone with jam & cream, and 4 vegetarian sandwich bites.

Be sure to make a reservation for this cheap NYC high tea, as there are no walk-ins allowed.

In 2026, high tea at Brooklyn High Low is $55 per person for the classic high tea. This includes bottomless tea, finger sandwiches, scones, and sweets.

The classic high tea at Brooklyn High Low is only offered on Fridays and Saturdays. A pricier option is served throughout the week.

King’s Carriage House

King’s Carriage House on the Upper East Side offers a cheap high tea option to go, and one that is a little bit pricier (but still fits our guidelines) if you want to dine in.

Every Tuesday to Sunday from 12 pm to 6 pm, you can enjoy a cheap high tea at King’s Carriage House. You can also get high tea to go or have it delivered to you.

King’s Carriage House has both a high tea and an afternoon tea. Their high tea is $49.95 per person. Their afternoon tea includes everything the high tea includes and adds an entree. The total for afternoon tea at King’s Carriage House is $59.95 per person.

A vegetarian menu is available for high tea at King’s Carriage House.

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Not So Cheap NYC High Tea

Unfortunately, the price of life seems to be rising quickly. I originally wrote this post in 2023, but since then, the prices have gone up significantly.

Now that it is 2026, here are some options that I can no longer include in a list of cheap NYC high teas that are $50 or less. I even had to add an under $60 option.

Lillie’s Victorian Establishment

Head to Times Square or Union Square to visit Lillie’s Victorian Establishment and order high tea for $59 a person.

Enjoy pastries, scones, muffins, sandwiches, and of course, lots of pastries, including creme brulee at Lillie’s Victorian Era-themed restaurant.

BG Restaurant at Bergdorf Goodman

A fun option for a cheap high tea in Midtown, BG Restaurant is located inside the department store Bergdorf Goodman.

Starting at $75 and one of the cheapest options for high tea in Midtown Manhattan, high tea at BG Restaurant includes tea sandwiches, scones with jam and cream, and pastries.

Those who want can add a drink, but of course, that adds to the price.

BG Restaurant is located on the 7th floor of Bergdorf Goodman, and high tea is served there daily between 11:30 pm and 5 pm.

Looking for more high tea options in New York City?  Here is a list of more than 30 places in NYC that serve high tea including museums, tea houses, and hotels.

Cheap High Tea in NYC Wrap-Up

While it is a little bit harder to find budget-friendly (re: cheap) high tea options in New York City for 2026, a few places still serve afternoon tea for under $40 per person, and even more serve tea for under $50 a person.

You do not have to spend a fortune to enjoy a proper high tea in New York City.

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Lanie is the owner and author of Make More Adventures, a family travel blog that helps families make the most of their holidays. Lanie is an American living in Australia with her husband and 2 kids who love to travel almost as much as she does. When she is not traveling, working on her blog, or planning her next vacation, Lanie is watching Bravo, reading, or working with kids.

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