(718) 768-4966

350 Seventh Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215 40.6664 -73.9822

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Neighborhood: Park Slope

Hours:

Mon-Thu 7am-1am

Fri 7am-2am

Sat 8am-2am

Sun 8am-1am

Last updated 9.11.08

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Coffee & Tea Shops, Bars & Pubs, Nightclubs, Bars & Clubs, Wine Bars, Lounges

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The Scene – Place your order at the bar, but hang out for as long as you want on one of the snug mismatched sofas. Warm Moroccan candle lamps and an arrangement of huge black tea jars arranged in a shrine-like pyramid behind the bar finish the decor. – – The Draw – Aside from 57 global tea blends ranging from Tibetan Tiger to Chelsea Morning, the Tea Lounge also offers six beers on tap, 15 imported bottled beers and Belgian ales and 15 wine options, which rest in bottles on the counter for customers to sample before they make up their minds. Although caffeine-hating,…

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The Extras:
Along with cookies and croissants from local bakeries, Tea Lounge sells incense, candles, soaps and lipstick (all made with tea), as well as hand-painted teapots ($20).
Where to Sit:
Two tables are full-size chess and backgammon boards, outfitted with giant game pieces.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “An all-around fabulous atmosphere.”
  2. “cozy place, with a nice interior layout makes it inviting, while an attentive staff keeps the drinks comin'.”
  3. “this place has loud music, the food and drinks were okay, not great, cool atmosphere, but the main problem is the staff.”
  4. “But there are comfortable couches, always space for a seat and a relaxing atmosphere.”
  5. “I've never been in a place where some young man scolded a group of courteous adults who were trying to enjoy the atmosphere.”
  6. “It can get a little crowded on a weekend afternoon, but on weekdays and nights, it's populated but you can still find a comfortable couch.”
  7. “The atmosphere is great.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “Plus they serve beer, wine, cocktails, soups and delicious giner cookies.”
drinks
65.78999996185303% positive
  1. “Weak, mediocre coffee, but maybe that's what I get for ordering coffee at a place specializing in tea.”
  2. “Additionally, my Chai tea tasted terrible; it was much too weak and void of flavor.”
  3. “The staff have always been very helpful - ready to explain what's in a tea blend and offer suggestions based on what you're looking for.”
  4. “Rude staff, mediocre drinks but free Wi-Fi”
  5. “this place has loud music, the food and drinks were okay, not great, cool atmosphere, but the main problem is the staff.”
  6. “Also, many patrons are rude in the amount of time and space they use for their I-Junk, when already it's crowded and others would like a place to actually, you know, eat and drink.”
  7. “The selection of teas is outstanding, the coffee is perfect, the staff is super friendly and helpful, and they are always playing great background music.”
  8. “The coffee is great.”
  9. “Probably the worst coffee and tea I've had outside of a diner.”
  10. “best tea/coffee shop in the 5 boroughs”
  11. “cozy place, with a nice interior layout makes it inviting, while an attentive staff keeps the drinks comin'.”
  12. “live in the neighborhood and find that there are only a handful of nice coffee spots to just hang out in.”
  13. “Their muffins are great but surprisingly, I've always been incredibly let down by the drinks.”
  14. “However, last week when I went in to order a Chai tea, two of the employees were screaming at each other in front of all of the customers.”
  15. “If you order a beverage other that standard coffee or tea, you may end up with a specialty drink that is more like bitter water with some foam and fancy cocoa dustings on top.”
  16. “Plus they serve beer, wine, cocktails, soups and delicious giner cookies.”
  17. “The drinks are good.”
  18. “This is a great place to go to relax and hang out with a group of friends with diverse drink tastes.”
  19. “Cute place, terrible coffee”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “Plus they serve beer, wine, cocktails, soups and delicious giner cookies.”
  2. “this place has loud music, the food and drinks were okay, not great, cool atmosphere, but the main problem is the staff.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “This is a great place to go to relax and hang out with a group of friends with diverse drink tastes.”
  2. “The selection of teas is outstanding, the coffee is perfect, the staff is super friendly and helpful, and they are always playing great background music.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “It ruined this nice place for me.”
  2. “This is a great place to go to relax and hang out with a group of friends with diverse drink tastes.”
  3. “Yes, its overpriced and yes, definitely overcrowded, but it was a nice place to sit and work and this obnoxious counter girl completely ruined it for me.”
service
70.83000183105469% positive
  1. “Also, many patrons are rude in the amount of time and space they use for their I-Junk, when already it's crowded and others would like a place to actually, you know, eat and drink.”
  2. “Rude service.”
  3. “find the staff to be very pleasant and amiable and they serve (by far) the best and most affordable latte in the area.”
  4. “love it here, and the friendly baristas always have a smile!”
  5. “The staff have always been very helpful - ready to explain what's in a tea blend and offer suggestions based on what you're looking for.”
  6. “cozy place, with a nice interior layout makes it inviting, while an attentive staff keeps the drinks comin'.”
  7. “Rude staff, mediocre drinks but free Wi-Fi”
  8. “The selection of teas is outstanding, the coffee is perfect, the staff is super friendly and helpful, and they are always playing great background music.”
  9. “Rude staff.”
  10. “this place has loud music, the food and drinks were okay, not great, cool atmosphere, but the main problem is the staff.”
  11. “However, last week when I went in to order a Chai tea, two of the employees were screaming at each other in front of all of the customers.”
  12. “This Tea Lounge appears like the perfect place but as you place an order you realize the customer service is not worthy of the tip jar that they keep at the counter.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “Yes, its overpriced and yes, definitely overcrowded, but it was a nice place to sit and work and this obnoxious counter girl completely ruined it for me.”
  2. “find the staff to be very pleasant and amiable and they serve (by far) the best and most affordable latte in the area.”
4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/25/12

staff is super friendly

by bevneill

Great coffee and the staff is super friendly. Lovely music. Try it.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

12/05/10

lounging

by palemale

A really relaxed place with great music, especially jazz. wish we had some more of them in Manhattan!

1 Star Rating: Poor

03/05/09

A Shame really.......

by aladdin0447

this place has loud music, the food and drinks were okay, not great, cool atmosphere, but the main problem is the staff. The counter boy reprimanded my friend for being too loud, however, we couldn't even hear ourselves over the loud music. He explained that he had 'had a fourteen hour day and the loud noises needed to stop'....frankly, we were simply, trying, to enjoy ourselves and make the most out of the loud setting. I've never been in a place where some young man scolded a group of courteous adults who were trying to enjoy the atmosphere. This place has everything going for it and it's ruined by the rudeness of the staff.

  • Pros: great open setting, cool places to sit and video games.
  • Cons: snobby, rude staff
1 Star Rating: Poor

01/07/09

Nestle Quick?!?!?

by LaLaGoGo

Went with my boyfriend here last weekend and ordered a Shot Chocolate, which comes with a shot of espresso. Noticed too late the crate of Nestle Quick sitting on the side of the bar. When I tasted my drink, sure enough that's what they used in my order, and my boyfriend confirmed it. I paid $4 and change for that? What kind of tea/coffee place DOES that?

Also, many patrons are rude in the amount of time and space they use for their I-Junk, when already it's crowded and others would like a place to actually, you know, eat and drink.

Never going back. Plenty of better places in this neighborhood.

  • Pros: Drinks for adults (wine) AND kids (Nestle Quick)
  • Cons: Poor quality drinks, no space during busy times
4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/23/08

My Favorite of the Tea Lounge's, Perfect After a Walk Through Prospect Park

by WishIWasStewart

The title says it all!! This spot s my favorite place to go after visiting Prospect Park. A cozy place, with a nice interior layout makes it inviting, while an attentive staff keeps the drinks comin'. They always remember my drink of choice too, (No I'm not one for a double mocha-latte frappuccino with a shot of hazelnut) Hot coffee and cream. Simple, but effective. I love it here, and the friendly baristas always have a smile!

The Details on Tea Lounge

Place Categories:

  • nice place
  • helpful placerude staff
  • mediocre coffee
  • fabulous atmosphere
  • comfortable couches
  • order chai tea
  • rude staff
  • mediocre drinks
  • friendly baristas
  • bitter water
  • rude many patrons
  • best teacoffee shop
  • great muffins
  • good first
  • nice coffee spots
  • bitter fancy cocoa dustings
  • rude service
  • nice interior layout
  • really enjoyed tea lounge
  • great background music
  • great everything
  • delicious giner cookies