Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 6200 reviews

What Marsha Garelick doesn't like about Whistling Kettle:
Very cute place in Ballston Spa, NY. My roommate Sue and I love tea services. This would have been wonderful if the food was as good as the atmosphere and service. I would try this place again and order something different. View all feedback. What User likes about Whistling Kettle:
As usual the service, food and atmosphere was perfect. We sat outside what was nice. Our waitress was very pleasant. I ordered from the special daily menu. They were from the mushroom ciche, our waitress returned to say that they were outside, so I ordered the ham, Swiss and red pepper ciche instead of a bowl of lobster bisque and meyer lemon eist. Very delicious. My daughter also had the bisque, turkey with guacamol... View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
4.2 ★ from 50 reviews
عبدالله
01.10.2024 - 14:43

This restaurant offers a diverse and fantastic menu, along with a team of young individuals who are dedicated to their work and provide sophisticated service.

Diane
01.10.2024 - 14:43

The restaurant was very busy and noisy, likely due to it being lunchtime. Their three-tiered tea time was wonderful, especially the lobster bisque. The scone wa...

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A
01.10.2024 - 14:43

Whether you're a tea enthusiast or a foodie, this restaurant is truly outstanding! The scones are the best, the sandwiches are wonderful and fresh. It's a fanta...

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m
01.10.2024 - 14:43

Food is fine but not being able to do separate checks with a party of a few people is annoying

Kate
01.10.2024 - 14:43

Good food and cute plating styles. The only thing is that all the waiters are very liberal and lgbtq ..

Menu
5.0 ★ from 16 reviews

As usual the service, food and atmosphere was perfect. We sat outside what was nice. Our waitress was very pleasant. I ordered from the special daily menu. They...

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There's a bite left on a long road with two dogs. No problem having dogs outside with us. Water offered for them, waiting staff were great! The food was delicio...

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First time to Ballston Spa location. I had the afternoon tea (goat cheese salad, roasted red pepper soup a scones) and my husband had the horseradish beef sandw...

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I've never been disappointed with my meals at The Whistling Kettle! They offer excellent food, good service and a nice atmosphere! I don't even drink tea, but i...

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Very relaxing time....food was awesome and so was staff . We had iced tea for our tea, A+

Google
4.7 ★ from 977 reviews
Elizabeth
25.10.2023 - 14:20

Great food, love the sandwiches and soups! Wish they still offered free refills on the teas on tap, but still love the place for a tasty lunch! Service: Dine in...

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Rudolf
25.10.2023 - 14:20

Great service. Pet friendly. Nice location Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

mary
25.10.2023 - 14:20

AMAZING!!NO ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT!! WOULD COME BACK TO THIS AREA JUST FOR THIS PLACE! YUMMY Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Se...

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Darian
25.10.2023 - 14:20

Such a cute place! And the food was absolutely delicious. So many tea choices! Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atm...

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Jacqueline
25.10.2023 - 14:20

I have been visiting Whistling Kettle for over a decade now, and I was extremely disappointed with both the service and the food during my recent visit. As we w...

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Aggregated
4.8 ★ from 10 reviews
allison
18.09.2023 - 07:39

Really nice setting with old brick walls...cozy booths...very warm and inviting. Amazing variety of teas and coffees) including draft ice tea, hot tea, tea latt...

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Cozy atmosphere. Love getting their crepes and french pressed coffee. Scones are also a must!

Don
18.09.2023 - 07:39

All I can say is WOW. I was not expecting what we got. The teas were fantastic . Full of flavor and aroma. A quaint and quiet setting. The food was fabulous. We...

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Derek
18.09.2023 - 07:39

The Whistling Kettle was recommended by a coworker, and for good reason. The food is delicious, and most items on the menu can be gluten free (crepes, sandwiche...

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Suzanna
18.09.2023 - 07:39

We were whizzing past Ballston Spa and needed a quick lunch. Very impressed with the selection, and the speediness of the food arrival was awesome. Staff were f...

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Sirved
4.4 ★ from 303 reviews

My mother and I stayed here on a road trip in her Tesla and we had great service from Christina! She was super personal and gave good recommendations. I got the...

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I cannot say enough good things about this place! The staff was super friendly, especially our server, Leslie. We had a wine slushy followed by two wine flights...

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Love this place! Beautiful atmosphere (indoor dining, outdoor dining in season), delicious food- amazing crepes and desserts. I love the afternoon tea lunch asp...

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This place is always packed, but so worth it. I have gone here a few times now and always been impressed. This time I chose to do the $20.00 mimosa flight with...

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I had the ham and Brie panini with the lobster bisque. My better half had the ratatouille panini with the chicken and beans soup. Both meals were delicious. Nex...

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Facebook
4.8 ★ from 23 reviews
Foursquare
4.7 ★ from 83 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 325 reviews
Yelp
4.0 ★ from 239 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.4 ★ from 1966 reviews
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4.6 ★ from 1326 reviews
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4.0 ★ from 3 reviews
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4.1 ★ from 14 reviews
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4.6 ★ from 865 reviews

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