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The Whistling Kettle, originally established in 2004 is restaurant known for its extensive loose-leaf tea selection and full menu. Diners can enjoy weekend brunch, lunch, or dinner options including crepes, paninis, quiche, soups, salads, scones and desserts. Choose from many teas, coffees, wine, beer, specialty cocktails and mimosa flights. The gift shop has unique teaware and over 100 loose leaf teas to choose from. The Whistling Kettle is famous for their Afternoon Tea also known as The Tower allowing guests to build their own custom 3 course meal presented on a three-tiered tray. The cafe offers a cozy and refined atmosphere. It’s a great location to visit for Proctors events.
Quaint cafe & tearoom serving savory crepes, panini & salads, plus afternoon tea.
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Address: 138 Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Phone: (518) 630-6933
Website: https://www.thewhistlingkettle.com/
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Amelia Genus
Having the kitchen open to the dining space means that every yell, dish scrape, and cooking sound can be heard while I was dining. Not the worst but made for a chaotic experience.
I ordered afternoon tea with the broccoli quiche, kettle salad, and a lemon scone.
The quiche was actually very good, but the salad had barely any toppings just a couple slices of cabbage, two cucumbers and two grape tomatoes. My biggest complaint is with the scone and the cream pitcher that came with my tea.
The cream came in a little ceramic pitcher that was DIRTY on the inside with old cream
The scone was horrendously sweet and undercooked. It tasty of raw flour and the dough was uncooked in the center. The scone came with cream and jam. I was expecting clotted cream but instead it was some sort of vanilla yoghurt situation. Overall the dessert tier was so so so sweet and couldn’t even be saved by the tea.
It’s a bummer bc the quiche was such a good start :/
… moreI ordered afternoon tea with the broccoli quiche, kettle salad, and a lemon scone.
The quiche was actually very good, but the salad had barely any toppings just a couple slices of cabbage, two cucumbers and two grape tomatoes. My biggest complaint is with the scone and the cream pitcher that came with my tea.
The cream came in a little ceramic pitcher that was DIRTY on the inside with old cream
The scone was horrendously sweet and undercooked. It tasty of raw flour and the dough was uncooked in the center. The scone came with cream and jam. I was expecting clotted cream but instead it was some sort of vanilla yoghurt situation. Overall the dessert tier was so so so sweet and couldn’t even be saved by the tea.
It’s a bummer bc the quiche was such a good start :/
Noga Yangzom Tenzin
Incredible variety of teas— and when I couldn’t finish mine, the server offered me a to-go cup to transfer the rest! Cobb salad was good enough and atmosphere was welcoming
… moreSarah Harris
Love this place! Free parking is available nearby, and Jay Street itself is a fun area to explore, perfect for something to do before or after your visit. While it can be a bit pricey, the portions are generous, and the drinks are excellent. The variety of tea options is especially impressive, so if nothing else, come for the tea!
The morning and afternoon tea combos are a must-try and usually what my friends and I go for. Expect to spend around $25–$30 per person, but it’s worth the splurge.
The tea, as previously mentioned, is so good. Warning, they do not have lattes of any sort. Just French press coffee, as a non-coffee drink, I don’t mind at all.
Service was amazing! Go early for better deals and a table. This place gets busy on weekends, especially on Sundays, with the farmers’ market. The atmosphere is also great, but it does get rather loud. Only 1 bathroom for the establishment, so a line will form.
Overall, great spot! Check it out.
… moreThe morning and afternoon tea combos are a must-try and usually what my friends and I go for. Expect to spend around $25–$30 per person, but it’s worth the splurge.
The tea, as previously mentioned, is so good. Warning, they do not have lattes of any sort. Just French press coffee, as a non-coffee drink, I don’t mind at all.
Service was amazing! Go early for better deals and a table. This place gets busy on weekends, especially on Sundays, with the farmers’ market. The atmosphere is also great, but it does get rather loud. Only 1 bathroom for the establishment, so a line will form.
Overall, great spot! Check it out.
Karen Chadwick-Mello
Our first visit to Schenectady brought us here! Really cute restaurant ! We loved everything about it! The street had a bookstore and some shops! Free parking on Saturday as far as we could tell. If the parking app says spot is unavailable it might mean no charges for that day.
… moreRashmi J
This place has an impressive selection of teas, so we opted for a tea flight to sample a few—every flavor was delightful! We also tried the mimosa flight and ordered the vegetarian sandwich with roasted red pepper soup, which was absolutely delicious. Although the sandwich was a bit messy to eat, it was still tasty. The service was fantastic, and while it’s on the pricier side, we felt it was well worth the splurge.
… moreRowan Fitz
Food was amazing. Staff was sooo friendly. Every staff member that passed by greeted us. Our waitress was attentive and helped me navigate the menu as a first timer. I got the afternoon tea and it was so much food I had to get a doggy bag. The tea was delicious. I do with they had sugar dispensers instead of packets. Seems like a waste at a place where most of the patrons are probably using sugar.
… moreSaskiya Siriram
Every single staff member was amazing,not just our server! The mimosa flight was definitely worth it,sour apple was my favorite. We had a slice of the chocolate cheesecake and a sweet crepe for dessert, and it was amazing. Overall, the atmosphere was nice,the staff was great and the food was fresh and delicious.
… moreJ
The Whistling Kettle in Schenectady offers a delightful dining experience. Their extensive menu caters to a variety of tastes, and the quality of ingredients is evident in every dish.
We were particularly impressed by the red pepper gouda. The lobster bisque was a little too salty. The sandwiches were fresh and had good balance, featuring fresh, high-quality proteins and perfectly toasted ciabatta bread. The scone was baked well and was complemented by the cheesecake frosting and jelly.
The tea selection was fresh and not too sweet, and the service was both swift and friendly. The Banana Foster crepe fell short of expectations. The crepe had a very raw flavor to it.
Despite this minor setback, The Whistling Kettle earns a commendable 7.8 out of 10. Its family-friendly atmosphere and efficient service make it a great spot for a casual meal. We highly recommend giving it a try!
… moreWe were particularly impressed by the red pepper gouda. The lobster bisque was a little too salty. The sandwiches were fresh and had good balance, featuring fresh, high-quality proteins and perfectly toasted ciabatta bread. The scone was baked well and was complemented by the cheesecake frosting and jelly.
The tea selection was fresh and not too sweet, and the service was both swift and friendly. The Banana Foster crepe fell short of expectations. The crepe had a very raw flavor to it.
Despite this minor setback, The Whistling Kettle earns a commendable 7.8 out of 10. Its family-friendly atmosphere and efficient service make it a great spot for a casual meal. We highly recommend giving it a try!
Tamara Guerrero
Though there was a bit of a wait. My party of 6 enjoyed everything they ordered. I got the bacon, chicken, and roasted red pepper savory crepe. The Happy Quencher was very good, too. The Ballstonian was enjoyed by my sister.
… moreHailey Warmuth
Wonderful little dining place!
Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
I had the Apple Bacon Brie sandwich, and it was absolutely delicious! I would definitely recommend to anyone who likes cheeses… it had 3 different types on it! The side was DISAPPOINTING. I expected some homemade chips or some fries… but NO. Got some BAKED LAYS. What?!
Most of their menu looked great, and they have lots of tasty options.
For a drink, I got the strawberry banana smoothie. It was very good, nothing special though. It resembled a chunk of ICE.
The atmosphere was AMAZING. It was cozy, and felt like home sitting by the campfire.
The service… not great. The waitress spilled a whole water glass on the floor and just scampered off like it was nothing. I got a little splashed, but anyway…
… morePerfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
I had the Apple Bacon Brie sandwich, and it was absolutely delicious! I would definitely recommend to anyone who likes cheeses… it had 3 different types on it! The side was DISAPPOINTING. I expected some homemade chips or some fries… but NO. Got some BAKED LAYS. What?!
Most of their menu looked great, and they have lots of tasty options.
For a drink, I got the strawberry banana smoothie. It was very good, nothing special though. It resembled a chunk of ICE.
The atmosphere was AMAZING. It was cozy, and felt like home sitting by the campfire.
The service… not great. The waitress spilled a whole water glass on the floor and just scampered off like it was nothing. I got a little splashed, but anyway…