The Whistling Kettle - Troy (NY)

4 /5 Ada Kiugo: “Lovely spot for brunch or tea — cozy, vibrant, and full of charm.” The Whistling Kettle in Troy offers a warm atmosphere with a wide variety of teas and a solid food menu. I had the scone sandwich (sconewich), and it was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. Their crepes and salads are also great, with plenty of vegetarian options. The space is bright and inviting, though it can get a bit noisy during peak hours due to the high ceilings and crowds. Still, it’s a popular spot for a reason — the staff is friendly, the tea selection is extensive, and the food hits the mark. Perfect for catching up with friends over brunch or enjoying a quiet tea moment (if you go at off-peak hours). Definitely worth a visit!

5 /5 Rena R: First time back here after many years, and love it as much now as I did before. My daughter enjoyed the caramel apple crepe and pot of French pressed coffee, and I had the Asian chicken salad and strawberry matcha drink. Food presentation was perfect, and we really liked our cozy table by the front window. Surprisingly, it didn’t feel too crowded at lunchtime, but there were many takeout orders while we were there. Planning my next visit - there’s so much on the menu that I’d like to try, especially the purple papayaberry lime tea (sold out)!

5 /5 Hassan Hashi: I stopped by The Whistling Kettle in Troy while visiting and had a great experience. The place has such a cozy and welcoming vibe and the staff was super helpful. We ended up buying a matcha set and it was really cool getting to smell and experience all the different teas before deciding. Definitely a fun spot for tea lovers and I’ll be coming back next time I’m in town.

5 /5 Jacky Lam: Lovely tea cafe to hang out with your friends or family. The overall snacks and tea are amazing and delightful to sit down and relax and enjoy the lovely view of the farmers market, especially on Saturday! Totally recommend people to come here and enjoy their snacks and tea!

4 /5 Robert: We visited this place three times. Their selection of tea is really good and try them out ice - pleasantly surprising! Their crepes are really good, both savory and sweet, and we really enjoyed the Tower Tea - choosing the quiche, salad, scone option. Yum. Service was alright - two visits were okay but our second visit, our waitress was amazing giving recommendations and wonderful advice. Thank you! It was because of her we went back later that same day.