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At Alice's Tea Cup, the winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the Best Family-Friendly Restaurant in New York City, lovely little tea sets adorn the "shop" area around the cashier, in addition to teas, mugs, and Alice in Wonderland themed tchotckes. You can also order and pick up a special picnic box to take with you to the park.

In the restaurant, you'll find scones, soups, sandwiches, and a full morning or afternoon tea. Breakfast is served daily from 8am-11:30am and includes egg dishes, pancakes, specials, fresh coffee and, of course, tea and scones. Saturday and Sunday Brunch (all the breakfast options, plus crepes and French Toast Bread Pudding) is served from 8am-3:30pm. High chairs are available.

The Children's Menu features sandwiches of granny smith apple slices and peanut butter or nutella, grilled cheese, home made graham crackers, and pureed baby food.

Parents can customize kids' parties at Alice's Tea Cup, choosing from fairy dress-up parties or an Alice-themed party where Alice does tells stories and paints little faces... or try a magician's party with the Mad Hatter! Party favors, cakes, and more can be concocted. Call to consult. Parties may be held Mon-Thu during restaurant hours, and on Fri, Sat, or Sun after 3pm. The charge is $20 per child, which includes a Wee Tea for children under 10 years of age or the Nibble Menu for children between 10-15 years old. Adults are required to order the Mad Hatter tea service, at $27 a person.

On the birthday (and unbirthday) cake front, Alice's bakery can whip up a sheet cake or theme cake confection for off-site parties, too. Prices start at $55; check the website for photos and more info. Order at least a week in advance.

The single bathroom is sparkling clean and easy to keep an eye on, if the kids want to go on their own.