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Pink Tea Cup

42 Grove St., New York, NY 10014
nr. Bleecker St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-807-6755 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    6.0 out of 10

    2 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: American Traditional, BBQ, Southern/Soul
Photo by Shanna Ravindra

Official Website

thepinkteacup.com

Hours

Sun-Thu, 8am-midnight; Fri-Sat, 8am-1am

Nearby Subway Stops

1 at Christopher St.-Sheridan Sq.

Prices

$11.50-$15

Payment Methods

Cash Only

Special Features

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Late-Night Dining
  • Lunch

Alcohol

  • No Alcohol

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

Tucked into a cozy West Village storefront, the Pink Tea Cup is every bit as inviting as its name suggests, with crowded rows of petite wooden tables, faux-Tiffany hanging fixtures, and, yes, soft rose-colored walls. Founded by Floridian Mary Raye in 1954, the restaurant’s tradition of home-style southern cooking is carried on today by Raye’s niece and grand-niece, and the convivial ambience and menu reflect the restaurant’s devotion to homespun family fare. Like any good mom, the Pink Tea Cup offers an overwhelming spread: "Dinner" means soup, salad, entrée, bread, two vegetables, and dessert, served fast, hot, and in heaping portions. Pork chops and the barely breaded fried chicken are local favorites; sweet and spicy barbecued ribs and a side of salty collard greens are standouts. On busy days, the kitchen can get distracted or take shortcuts, and the quality of the cooking can be uneven. But the creamy macaroni and cheese is straight from scratch, and the low-key gingery bread pudding is worth saving space for.

Recommended Dishes

Fried chicken, $12; barbecued ribs, $15; macaroni and cheese, $3

6.0 "Mixed Reviews"
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DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME

JASMINE8 from 11236 | Posted on 2/6/09

Overall Reader Rating: 4 (Not Recommended)
Food: 2
Service: 6
Décor: 5
Value: 6

I WENT TO THIS RESTAURANT IN OCTOBER OR NOVEMBEROF 2008. I ORDERED SMOTHERED CHICKEN AND RICE. THE CHICKEN WAS BLAND AND THE RICE WAS UNDERCOOKED.

Very Good Soul Food!

Teejay4273 from 11237 | Posted on 10/15/07

Overall Reader Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 8
Service: 5
Décor: 6
Value: 8

If you're in the West Village and looking for a good place to eat, this place is for you. Good food at a good price. I recommend the Banana Pudding for dessert!

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