Tea and Sympathy

Restaurants

The Extras: Next door, Carry on Tea and Sympathy sells Brit food and tchotchkes.

Next door, Carry on Tea and Sympathy sells Brit food and tchotchkes.

"Anglophiles and expat Brits" make a beeline for this "tiny" West Village teahouse where English comfort food arrives on "charmingly varied china"; "helpful"-but-"cheeky" service is a "hallmark" and a "long wait" de rigueur, but satisfied sippers say it's the "perfect place for afternoon tea."

A tiny place with very British characteristics, from the homey decor and English waitresses to the tables with oilcloth and mismatched chairs. The food is very UK and most enjoyable, whether Welsh rarebit, shepherd's pie, bangers & mash, or any of the many British delights. But the real winners are the myriad desserts, from spotted dick & custard to sticky toffee pudding and that wonderful...

A good spot for a cuppa on a rainy day (if you don't mind cramped quarters), Tea & Sympathy not only serves afternoon tea, but also such English basics as Welsh rarebit, shepherd's pie, bangers and mash, and tweed-kettle pie. There’s also Stilton and walnut salad, smoked trout with horseradish sauce, and a salad with chicken, egg, bacon and tomatoes dubbed Absolutely Fabulous, like the popular...

No panic on Greenwich Avenue when you can drown your sorrows in a perfectly lovely afternoon tea for two. Custards, scones, puddings, and all things bad for your health. How very civilized, guvnah! Everyone's favorite waif Kate Moss drinks her lunch here, and you should too. Packed on weekends, prepare to wait impatiently. While away some time placating your inner Anglophile in the superbly...

British comfort food in a cozy Greenwich Village location. 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...