Tea Cafe in Nolita With Cinnamon Rolls and Homeware to Browse
Sip unusual teas with a warm cinnamon roll, then browse curated dinnerware and decor on Mott Street.
🍵 Tea Among the Dinnerware
A tea cafe in Nolita that doubles as a home goods shop, Gem Home sits at 181 Mott St. Warm cinnamon rolls and unique teas lead the counter, with matcha and coffee for other moods and a classic set meal for a longer stay. Pastries run around nine dollars each.
Up front, the light-filled room has a zinc bar and open kitchen. The back area is more intimate, with banquette seating and an almost monastic hush that slows the afternoon down. Between sips, browse the curated dinnerware and decor. Lunch draws a crowd, while the afternoon settles into a relaxed pace, and with no WiFi, the laptop can stay in the bag.
Make this a daytime stop, with doors open from 9 AM to 6 PM every day. For a quiet cafe in Nolita, pick your tea, add a cinnamon roll, and give yourself time to browse. Catering and private buyouts for up to 72 people are also available.
