Every time I'm in Troy I NEED to come to this place! The people inside are always so friendly and down for a polite chat! Their lobster bisque is to die for, and they always have some kind of seasonal tea that catches my eye. They even have options for accommodating allergies or diet preferences! The music and decor is also super cozy and it makes me feel like I'm in a warm modern loft! Overall a 10/10! read more

The Whistling Kettle Troy - Spiced Pear Latte - Tea Rooms Near Me - Troy, New York

Lovely place for afternoon tea! The 3 tier tea for $24 comes with choice of sandwich, salad or soup, and scone. The tea is not included. There is so much variety of teas from all over the world. You can smell the teas from the selection before choosing. Love the presentation and the teacups! The same afternoon tea in NYC would've cost double. Will definitely be back at one of their 4 locations upstate! Absolute joy. The server was also very nice and attentive! read more

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I passed by this place wanting to go and it was packed. Then my son's roommate suggested it one day and I was SO excited and it did not disappoint! Cannot wait until next semester and we go back to Troy! read more

At all the Whistling Kettles, the food is consistently very good to excellent, service very good and atmosphere pleasant. Wish I lived closer to any of them! read more

Love this neat place that sells tea and serves tea....oh, and food. Four at our table this trip and service moved along with attentive servers. We were all very satisfied which our meals. Surprisingly not as expensive as one might think. Enjoy. read more

The perfect lunch spot for a rainy day. Highly recommend getting the tower which comes with a soup, scone, and sandwich of your choice. That is definitely the best value! Servers are kind and attentive. read more

The Whistling Kettle Troy - Buffalo Chicken - Tea Rooms Near Me - Troy, New York

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A MUST- TRY FOR FALL! Whistling Kettle just released this pumpkin cheesecake tea (non-caffeinated) and it's amazing and perfect for autumn! Make sure you get the cold foam on top as well! read more

The Whistling Kettle Troy - Pumpkin Cheesecake Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Troy, New York

I stopped here with a friend for a pot of tea, A pleasant Saturday during the Farmers market, th I ugh it was busy we were served quickly and we sat outside. The tea was oolong which I've had before while traveling In Asia and each sip took me back to fond memories.. read more

Big fan of the whistling kettle for an afternoon tea moment. They have an expansive menu with a variety of crepes, sandwiches, salads, and soups to choose from. There are also so many teas and fun drinks to pick from as well! I usually go with the afternoon tea tower, which is definitely a bang for your buck. You get a sweet item, a soup or salad, and a savory item for a wonderful cost. The workers are friendly and usually there isn't too long of a wait to be seated. The location itself is kept tidy and has a cute ambiance. This location in Troy is at the heart of a lively street, with plenty of fun shops to peek into. During the warmer seasons, the street hosts the Troy farmer's market on weekends which make a visit to the Whistling Kettle even more fun! There's usually street parking nearby. read more

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As a walk in while working even w to go food I didn't ask sufficient questions. Order ahead. Sweet staff. Pricy food read more

Highly recommend. Multiple vegetarian and vegan options which are made fresh. Quality has remained consistent over the past several years. Prices are very reasonable. They have a great selection of teas as well. It's a cute restaurant in down town Troy. Parking can get tricky though. Definitely recommend read more

The Whistling Kettle Troy - Ratatouille Crepe Afternoon Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Troy, New York

This is an appealing and welcoming spot for breakfast, lunch or a treat, in addition to a wide selection of teas and coffees. Friendly staff and customers. read more

A little crowded=noisy with high ceilings is the only downfall, but that means it is popular, which means the products they sell are good and in high demand. Great tea selection in your personal pot if you sit down, yes the have to-go cups and yes they have smoothies. Clean and not too bright. read more

The Whistling Kettle Troy - Back of room forward. Ok for wheelchairs. - Tea Rooms Near Me - Troy, New York

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Quaint cafe specializing in tea, sandwiches, & crepes. There was a line to be seated, but the operation ran smoothly and it didn't take long before our name was called. The tables are very close, but it adds to the charm and intimacy of the space. With that said, the table top was so small that there was barely enough room for the tea, water, and food. Considering how busy it was, the food came out quickly. You can get a personal pot of tea for $5 and tons to choose from... they even have tea flights if you can't decide. This was a unique dining experience that I would highly recommend if you find yourself in Troy. read more

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This is a tea lovers paradise. But also so much more. The menu is unique and the food is delicious. And, the service was terrific!

Super cute dining spot in downtown Troy. Serving up an abundance of delicious sandwiches, salads, and crêpes. The tea menu is extensive and they serve an accessible tea service all day long. Stopped in on a Friday at midday for a bite and was not disappointed. The service was super friendly, the atmosphere was brightly lit but comfortable. I got the ratatouille Panini with a side salad which was absolutely delicious. I bypassed the extensive tea menu and opted for some French press coffee which was smooth and served in a carafe with enough for a few cups. I did not try the crêpes but they looked delicious. Next time in the area I would certainly come back. read more

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We enjoy this quaint cafe. Our favorite is the roasted red pepper and smoked Gouda soup paired with the turkey avocado sandwich. The servers are attentive and friendly. It's cozy here and worth a visit. read more

We absolutely loved your food! I really enjoyed my sangria. That flourless chocolate cake was divine. We always stopped here for a lunch or dinner break en route to our trip home to Vermont. I am happy to see you're still in business! The spot has a low key vibe. Our waiter provided exceptional services. read more

Food is great location isn't great have to pay for parking and walk a ways. Didn't give us a big enouph table

A great spot for brunch or lunch in the Collar City! Their three tiered Afternoon Tea is a must. On top, choose between any of their sandwiches, paninis, savory crepes or quiches, while on tier two you can choose a house salad or one of their three soups, or upgrade to a specialty salad or bowl of soup for a few dollars more. On the bottom, choose a scone, or for a small upcharge, choose a cake slice or sweet crepe. I opted for the Apricot, Ham & Brie sandwich, which is delicious. The bread is like a cloud - it's so pillowy! The house salad is just ok, nothing special. I'd recommend going with a specialty salad for a small upcharge. For the sweet tier, I ordered the fruits of the forest scone, which is full of berries, and comes with strawberry jam and clotted cream. It was fantastic - not dry at all! For my drink, I ordered a pot of the seasonal Gingerbread Tea, which was awesome. I highly recommend it! Overall, it's a great spot, but like many other reviews have mentioned, the service is usually lacking as it was at the time of my visit. The staff seems to be very overwhelmed, which means you'll likely wait a little for your food. read more

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Came here for Sunday brunch with a group of friends from the wedding party. Super crowded and a reservation is a must. My gf ordered the Good Morning Tea ($20), where she selected the Ratatouille Sandwich, Fruits of the Forest Scone, and Lobster Bisque. I got to take a bite/sip of her food and they all were solid choices. I just ordered a Turkey Avocado ($12) and loved it. Thought it was better than my gf's Ratatouille Sandwich. I also ordered a French Press Coffee ($4), where they serve you an entire pitcher of coffee, so you're getting your money's worth. Service is pretty good for the most part. Friendly, professional, and patient dealing with all ten of us who had various dietary restrictions. No complaints there. read more

The Whistling Kettle Troy - Good Morning Tea w Ratatouille Sandwich, Fruits of the Forest Scone, and Lobster Bisque - Tea Rooms Near Me - Troy, New York

Our favorite place in Troy! The crepes and tea are delicious and I never leave without a few interesting packets of tea to bring home.

My niece came to visit from Florida and wanted to go to a 'tea room'. Being a staunch coffee aficionado I have never been here but for my niece, I'll give it a try. Well I couldn't be more pleasantly surprised. The ambiance and the service were quite welcoming. For $20 you can get a food tower...a sandwich, soup or salad and a sweet. I ordered the chicken chipotle sandwich...really really tasty. For soup, the special that day was roasted red pepper...delicious. I finished with a scone...herb and garlic. Savory but could be eaten with the meal. I can't say enough good things about the food...delicious and plentiful. My one drawback...I did order coffee at a 'tearoom'...french press not their strong point. Other than that we would highly recommend The Whistling Kettle!! read more

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Very nice place with lots of fun things on the menu. Had sconewich and lobster bisque...very nice. Drinks were fun and service was excellent. read more

The Whistling Kettle Troy - Lots of space...hidden round the back - Tea Rooms Near Me - Troy, New York

My friend brought me to one of her favorite local brunch spots and it did not disappoint! I am not a fan of tea although it seems like they have a wide variety to choose from. I had a mimosa and the build your own breakfast tier. I had the breakfast scone-wich(bacon, egg, cheese), cup of roasted red pepper soup and the bananas foster crepe. Everything was very tasty. The only reason for 4 stars was because the scone-wich was extremely dry and the service was just alright. If I were in the Albany area again I would return! read more

The Whistling Kettle Troy - a plate of food and a glass of orange juice - Tea Rooms Near Me - Troy, New York

A great place to go for Brunch or with some friends or a date. This place gets very crowded on the weekends so I'd recommend coming with a reservation specially if you come during brunch hours. Parking in the area does get a little hard sometimes as its street parking, but you should find something nearby. We had the build your own breakfast with chipotle chicken sandwich, lobster bisque and crepe for desert. The lobster bisque was really really good. The taste is Still in my mouth. The chicken sandwich on the other hand was a bit dry but I dipped it in the soup and it tasted fairly good. The crepes were also great. You can also order 4 mimosas for 25 dollars which is pretty cheap. read more

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Wonderful little cafe right near RPI's campus with delicious food and wonderful drinks. Would highly recommend the veggie sconewich with the lobster bisque. Their hot chocolate was also great! read more

The Whistling Kettle Troy - Hot Chocolate and Matcha Latte - Tea Rooms Near Me - Troy, New York

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Came here because of a friend's recommendation, and we had a good brunch! The only downside was the super long wait (expect at least an hour wait on the weekend). The afternoon tea is a super neat deal and is served all day for $16 pp. The funny thing is, none of us actually got any tea haha, but the food was great! I got the Chipotle Chicken Panini, Lobster Bisque Soup, and Scones. The crepes also looked incredibly delicious and may be my pick for next time! For a weekend brunch, this place is pretty solid, and it's right by the waterfront/marina for a cute walk afterwards! read more

The Whistling Kettle Troy - Afternoon Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Troy, New York

I've been wanting to try the afternoon tea here and finally stopped by. Their afternoon tea does not actually include the tea, and starts at $16 per serving which is pretty much a three course meal, so come hungry. I love how many options there are for savory (sandwiches, quiche, crepes), soup or salad, and sweet (cake, crepes, tea bread) and deciding was a little overwhelming. We got the turkey and avocado panini, beef and horseradish panini, lobster bisque, whatever their standard salad was, s'mores crepe, and carrot cake. The standouts were the beef panini and both sweet options (especially the carrot cake which was perfectly moist with delicious buttercream) but everything else was pretty good! I thought we would be getting half paninis because there was no added charge and paninis seem to be $11 a la carte, but I'm pretty sure they were full size. We ordered a pot of earl grey (the first one under the earl grey list) and it was rich in flavor, complementing our sweet dishes well. The pot was kind of small, but for our purposes the original pot and one refill ($1) was plenty for two. The tea selection was not as extensive as I expected for a tea place, and I did want to see more asian options on there, and less fruity ones, but that's okay. I guess I've been too spoiled by other tea stores and that's my fault. Food came out super fast, service was friendly, and the bathroom was spotless. This is not a cheap place, especially if you get add-ons, but also doesn't break the bank for an occasional lunch date. Don't expect fancy high tea with those cute little teacakes and macarons--this is a more practical lunch set! read more

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Loved the setting, the food was spot on Got a to go cup and was able to stroll through the business district and visit other little small shops in the area read more

Some old white man (possibly the owner) walked over to us and asked us to leave because we were sitting in the restaurant area even though we got our food to go. As we were waiting for the others to get their food, some folks who got their food sat down to eat. So here he come talking about we gotta move cause it's the sitting area....BUT there was no one in the restaurant. There was ten of us and we all ordered @$20 worth of food each, so that's how you treat paying customers? We can honor your rules, but not if they are racist.... If you are a person of color, do not eat there and give them your money. They do not care for you at ALL! If I hadn't paid for my food already I would have thrown that shit back in your face....tf!!! Zero stars but had to put one in order to post review! read more

I sat here and did some work for a few hours. The service was great and setting was good. The food was amazing. I would definitely get the same order again. I had the turkey, cranberry, brie crepe, followed by the goat cheese salad, and the caramel apple crepe to top it off. The portions are great and I left feeling full. read more

The Whistling Kettle Troy - two tiered plates of food - Tea Rooms Near Me - Troy, New York

Quaint place and great service. We got there right when it opened at 10 on Sunday. Very limited breakfast selection. So I got a lemon scone (yum) and a turkey avocado panini minus the cheese. All delish. My friend got the breakfast panini which he enjoyed and the mixed berry scone which was dry and bland. The chocolate chai was NOT good although it was highly recommended. Large portion though. Overall I'd return, but for lunch. read more

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Went back for lunch today and the food was excellent. I got a turkey cranberry Panini and it was delicious on ciabatta bread. The service was a bit slow but it was lunchtime and the tables inside and outside were almost full. I ordered to go. read more

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Service was very courteous, friendly and efficient during a busy Saturday brunch time. I was seated in a two person booth directly across from a door labeled "employees only" without being asked if that was okay. Soup (roasted red pepper) was very tasty, my breakfast crepe was ample and tasty but was quite thick and tough -- no crepe should have to be cut with a knife! There was no spoon served with the fruit cup. This meal was a "tower". read more

My meal was good and the service was excellent but my dessert crepe was suppose to be berries and cream. There were berries in a blob in the center but no sign of any cream read more

Love this place! Great location, lots of seating and fun vibe. Tip #1: If you can get one of the booths or tables in the storefront windows you can enjoy some good people watching. I've been twice now. First time was just for a "tea cocktail" which was a delish mix of berry tea, Pinot Noir wine and actual berries. This time I came back for dinner. I ordered the Afternoon Tea (served all day) and a glass of sparkling wine. See photo. This included goat cheese salad, roasted red pepper cup of soup, and a berries of the Forest scone. This was all excellent. Service was fast and friendly, too. Tip #2: Last seating is at 6 so get there before then or you'll miss out! read more

Great sandwiches. Always super fresh ingredients. Tastes amazing, big fan of their garden panini.

This place give you the "artisanal" vibe without the artisanal prices. Cozy atmosphere and quality food makes this place a great spot to take friends and enjoy a nice, affordable lunch. Ballstonian Panini - Turkey, bacon, red pepper, aioli, and cheese on a crunchy, pressed panini -- delicious. The aioli really makes this, as it soaks into the bread slightly and provides moisture and flavor to every bite. Overall, a great sandwich! Only suggestion: I greedily want more of everything inside the sandwich - so good. Price: 5/5 Quality: 5/5 Quantity: 4/5 Service: 3/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 read more

The Whistling Kettle Troy - Ballstonian Panini - Tea Rooms Near Me - Troy, New York

Very down to earth organic spot. Love the food towers and the waitstaff are very polite. Love the raw wood and concrete decorations.