Whistling Kettle - Schenectady
138 Jay St, Schenectady, NY
Crema's Take
“Whistling Kettle is a welcoming neighborhood spot that takes tea seriously, offering an impressive variety of loose-leaf options including creative flights that let you sample multiple flavors at once. The open kitchen creates an energetic, sometimes bustling atmosphere perfect for lingering over afternoon tea and light food, and the nearby free parking on Jay Street makes it easy to settle in and explore the surrounding shops and bookstores. It's the kind of place where servers genuinely care about your experience—like offering to transfer your tea into a to-go cup so nothing goes to waste.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
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…
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
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…
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.
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…
Crema Reviews
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