The Whistling Kettle – American
Steaming pots of tea and the comforting hum of a bustling cafe define this charming retreat, where the air is thick with the scent of toasted artisan bread and sweet fruit preserves. Guests linger over thoughtfully layered sandwiches that balance savory meats with unexpected pops of apricot, cranberry, and crisp apple, all served in an inviting space that feels like a modern update on a classic tea house.
24, Front Street, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020 https://www.thewhistlingkettle.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at The Whistling Kettle
Halal at The Whistling Kettle
The Whistling Kettle in Ballston Spa has 8 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Eggplant Sandwich, Best Sellers Tea Sampler and Decaf Tea Sampler. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Whistling Kettle
The Whistling Kettle in Ballston Spa has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including German Breakfast Black Tea and Irish Breakfast Black Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Whistling Kettle
The Whistling Kettle in Ballston Spa has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including German Breakfast Black Tea and Irish Breakfast Black Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Whistling Kettle
The Whistling Kettle in Ballston Spa has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chamomile Bilberry Bliss, Purple Papayaberry with Lime Canned Sparkling Tea and Happy Tea Guayusa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at The Whistling Kettle
The Whistling Kettle in Ballston Spa has 11 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chamomile Bilberry Bliss, Purple Papayaberry with Lime Canned Sparkling Tea and Medicine Ball Canned Sparkling Tea, 4-pack. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at The Whistling Kettle
The Whistling Kettle in Ballston Spa has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chamomile Bilberry Bliss and Purple Papayaberry with Lime Canned Sparkling Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at The Whistling Kettle
The Whistling Kettle in Ballston Spa has 6 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chamomile Bilberry Bliss, Purple Papayaberry with Lime Canned Sparkling Tea and Eggplant Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Paleo at The Whistling Kettle
The Whistling Kettle in Ballston Spa has 4 paleo-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Happy Tea Guayusa, Belly Buddy Herbal Tea and German Breakfast Black Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at The Whistling Kettle
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Club Sandwich | 49.1 g | 57.3 g |
| Apple, Bacon, & 3 Cheese | 40.9 g | 55 g |
| Chamomile Bilberry Bliss | 62.2 g | 41.9 g |
| Ballstonian | 20.1 g | 36.8 g |
| Apricot, Ham, & Brie | 47.1 g | 32.8 g |
| Buffalo Chicken | 25.4 g | 28.8 g |
| Garden Sandwich | 17.8 g | 24.4 g |
| Turkey, Cranberry, & Brie | 43.9 g | 21.2 g |
| Purple Papayaberry with Lime Canned Sparkling Tea | 285.4 g | 13.6 g |
| Decaf Tea Sampler | 50.1 g | 8 g |
| Ratatouille Sandwich | 20.8 g | 7.9 g |
| Chai Tea Sampler | 52.3 g | 4.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Sandwiches
Sandwiches come with a side of kettle chips, or sub a house salad or cup of soup.
- Garden Sandwich - $12: roasted red pepper, artichoke heart, spinach, mozzarella, basil pesto aioli on herb foccacia Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ratatouille Sandwich - $12: basil pesto, roasted zucchini, squash, tomato, eggplant, onion red pepper, garlic, goat cheese on herb foccacia Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ballstonian - $13: roasted turkey, bacon, roasted red pepper, basil pesto aioli, mozzarella on ciabatta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey, Cranberry, & Brie - $13: roasted turkey, brie, cranberry sauce on ciabatta Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Apricot, Ham, & Brie - $13: bacon, ham, apricot jam, brie on ciabatta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Avocado - $13: roasted turkey, mozzarella, guacamole, tomato, sundried tomato pesto on herb foccaccia Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken - $13: chicken, bacon, spinach, buffalo hot sauce, bleu cheese on ciabatta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chipotle Chicken - $13: chicken, spinach, tomato, chipotle sauce, mozzarella on ciabatta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Apple, Bacon, & 3 Cheese - $13: green apple, bacon, brie, mozzarella, bleu cheese, honey on ciabatta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Sandwich - $12: breaded & fried eggplant, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, spinach, sundried tomato pesto on focaccia Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Club Sandwich - $13: roasted turkey, bacon, greens, mozzarella, tomato, garlic aioli on toasted wheat Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
A wide selection of premium loose leaf and canned sparkling teas.
- Purple Papayaberry with Lime Canned Sparkling Tea - $13: Water, hibiscus, butterfly pea flower, stevia leaf, apple pieces, rose hips, orange, papaya flavor, blueberries, strawberries, strawberry extract, lime, natural blackberry flavor Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Medicine Ball Canned Sparkling Tea, 4-pack - $13: Water, honey, apple pieces, orange pieces, peach flavor, peach pieces, green tea, pineapple pieces, spearmint leaves, lemon grass, lemon verbena, mango pieces, rose petals, rose hips, marigold flowers, strawberry pieces, chamomile flowers, lemon, orange, papaya flavors Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- German Breakfast Black Tea - $4: Black Tea Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Irish Breakfast Black Tea - $3: Black Tea Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Happy Tea Guayusa - $4: Raspberries, hibiscus flowers, guayusa tea, jasmine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Belly Buddy Herbal Tea - $3: Peppermint, ginger, burdock root, lemon balm Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Chamomile Bilberry Bliss - $3: Chamomile blossoms, rose petals, lavender, European bilberries, rosehips, pink peppercorn Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
Tea Samplers
Curated collections of our most popular teas.
- Best Sellers Tea Sampler - $20: Snowflake, Carrot Cake, Purple Tea, Happy Tea, Earl Grey Cream, Kettle Blend Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Chai Tea Sampler - $18: Green Tea Chai, Masala Chai, Vanilla Chai, Chocolate Chai, Decaf Chai, Rooibos Chai Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Decaf Tea Sampler - $16: Decaf Chai, Decaf Irish Breakfast, Decaf Sencha, Decaf English Breakfast, Decaf Blueberry Mango, Decaf Earl Grey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
Frequently Asked Questions about The Whistling Kettle
- Is The Whistling Kettle halal-friendly?
- Yes. The Whistling Kettle has 8 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Eggplant Sandwich, Best Sellers Tea Sampler and Decaf Tea Sampler.
- What can I eat at The Whistling Kettle on a halal diet?
- Eggplant Sandwich, Best Sellers Tea Sampler and Decaf Tea Sampler carry the halal tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Whistling Kettle have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Chamomile Bilberry Bliss and Purple Papayaberry with Lime Canned Sparkling Tea.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Whistling Kettle?
- Club Sandwich, at roughly 57.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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