Always a wonderful atmosphere and food is delicious! Staff is extremely helpful and nice.

We had breakfast here on Sunday on the way out of town. The staff was very friendly in recommending items. The place was deceivingly large inside with quaint decorations. The food OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! Will have to visit again on my yearly stop to Old Saybrook. read more

Stopped by here for quick lunch and first impression, it's a place where locals frequent with warm hospitality. All the wait staffs are courteous and kept the tables very clean throughout. We only had to wait less than 10 mins for a table on a late Sun morning. I ordered the chicken and waffles for around $21 and while I did enjoy the fried chicken, I felt the waffle itself was a tad underwhelming as it didn't have that light crispy bounce and just deflated a bit. Also I wished the chicken was more than just one slab of chicken breast. Overall, I wished it was just more. I did very much enjoy the sauce that was drenched on top. My wife got the shrimp and grits and she was a huge fan. She loved how the place tries to cook with organic ingredients. All in all, I wished my dish was more but the hospitality is endearing. Their bottomless coffee hit the spot. Lastly if you pay with cash, it's 4% discount. Based on today's visit, will give it high 3 stars. read more

The Tea Kettle Restaurant - Southern Shrimp & Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

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The food and flavors were outstanding, and the kettle theme was a charming touch. Service was okay, though staff sometimes disappeared into the back or got caught up in conversations, leaving us waiting for water and other basics. The strip mall setting made the ambiance feel a little unattractive , but the food is definitely worth a visit. Four star do to service.... read more

Service fine, food unfortunately a big disappointment along with very high prices and poor quality. Do not recommend. Restaurant was clean but in need of updating. read more

Service was friendly and attentive. But the prices were high for a breakfast joint outside the downtown area. Coffee was decent and the egg dishes were fine but not memorable. The bill came to us with prices 20% higher than what was on the menu, but when I pointed it out, the server adjusted the price (and blamed it on the new computer system...) read more

Huge pancake menu. Clean, comfortable. Great menu. Full crowd on a Sunday morning. They serve a pot of coffee so your cup is always full. read more

The Tea Kettle Restaurant - 3 Eggs Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Loved the tea kettle. We ordered 3 egg and toast specials and one blueberry waffle. 4 coffees. It was all very good. Their specialty is fancy pancakes!! read more

The Tea Kettle Restaurant - Bacon, eggs, English muffin and bacon special - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

I've tried this place several times. Not sure why I tried again. It was awful. My omelette ( mushrooms unavailable) with spinach & cheese had gross grey liquid oozing from it. I was told it's just water from the way spinach was cooked. I couldn't eat it while looking at the grey yuck. Gahh, Sooo unappetizing. I asked for another plate to transfer food to so I didn't have to look at it. But, it continued oozing. I lost my appetite. Waitress was nice, efficient & apologetic. I won't be trying there again. read more

Amazing pancakes and great service! Wish they had coffee mugs for sale as a souvenir !!!!! read more

The Tea Kettle Restaurant - Apple crisp pancakes and corned beef hash 10/10 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Stopped in for brunch with my friend and we both ordered the same thing, the Mexican Breakfast Burrito. Our server actually quipped with us about how the kitchen would love us for making it a simple order but we ended up waiting over an hour for our food. By the time we got it, the potatoes on the plate were cold but the burrito itself was really good. It's a cute spot for breakfast or brunch and their menu is really expansive, though a little bit pricey. However, the wait time was quite excessive. read more

The Tea Kettle Restaurant - Mexican Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Four stars for the food. It was great. Unfortunately, something was going on in the kitchen when we visited. We waited for a long time. I understand how things can happen. They did not charge us for our beverages. I would go back. read more

Good god, what a find. Literally will have something for everyone. Small little place, maybe 20 tables and a belly up counter. I will say the menu is expansive to say the least. Quality and service is wonderful. I opted for the chicken and waffles which features a maple mustard syrup which when I ordered I thought was weird. But man was it smooth. Not too sweet, just enough of a tang and bite with the mustard to make it so different. My two faults which are personal problems which I need to seek professional help for are that they play country music and use hunts ketchup instead of hienz. Other than that, this is the spot! read more

The pancakes alone are with the visit. Corned Beef Hash is fresh made and the Home Fries are lovely red potatoes. Service is great and you get your own coffee pot, filled with great coffee. read more

Another terrific meal . Blueberry/ Zucchini French toast for me andan egg sandwich bacon and cheddar along with one small pancake on the side Service was wonderful. Dorothy was on top of everything. We will be back read more

The Tea Kettle Restaurant - Outstanding Breakfast!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

A HIDDEN gem...THIS IS THE PLACE TO COME FOR BREAKFAST!!!! From the creamy delicious grits to the melt in your mouth FRElNCH TOAST with maple butter. Homemade sausage... I could go on. Every time I come, I leave thinking of when I can come back Breakfast all day, Linux menu. However, closes at 2pm every day. read more

The Tea Kettle is a local favorite amongst those on the shoreline. I heard a lot hype about their over-the-top pancakes menu; pancake stacks could be classified as desserts and boozy breakfast concoctions. While being in the area bright and early on a Saturday, we wondered in for breakfast. We arrived 30 minutes after opening and the atmosphere was pleasantly low-key--though I can see it getting busy during peak times. We were greeted and seated right away. The dining room was a decent size with a bar up front with a view into the kitchen. It was like a cross between a diner and grandma's house. There was a collection of unique ceramic tea kettles that were dispersed around the restaurant with other tea-center decor. The menu was extensive. From the crazy pancakes presented on a wall to eggs benedicts and omelets, southern specialties, smoothies, milkshakes, mimosas and cocktails, oh, and they are open for lunch too! They offer a variety of paleo, keto, and gluten free options which was pleasant to see. They serve tea from Savvy Tea of Madison. My husband ordered one of their daily specials: Loaded Breakfast Quesadilla. It was a large quesadilla filled with scrambled eggs, green peppers, onions, bacon, home fries & cheddar cheese. It came with sour cream and salsa. The quesadilla was loaded and very filling that he boxed up half of it for home. I decided on the Vanilla Vodka Blueberry Cream French Toast. This was an unusual order for me as I particular don't like french toast nor do I like sweet options for breakfast--but this is what the Tea Kettle is known for, so why not? Well, let me tell you... This was the BEST french toast I had ever had and I don't want french toast from anywhere else moving forward. The toast was spongy, had delicious caramelized grilled edges, tasty cinnamon and spices and then topped with a non-overly sweet, fresh blueberry vanilla vodka cream sauce, dollops of fresh whipped cream, powdered sugar, and a delicious maple butter. The toppings themselves were enough and no need for extra syrup. I am dreaming about the french toast as I write this, so yummy! Our server was friendly and business started to pick up once we finished our meals. I can see The Tea Kettle getting very busy, especially during the spring and summer season. I look forward to returning to getting some more french toast or trying some of their famous pancakes. If you are in the area, it's worth the stop and make sure you come hungry. read more

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Cute restaurant. Seems like a local favorite. Our service was nice and attentive. Our order took much longer than expected. The server came over to apologize. I was looking forward to my meal, it sounded so good on the menu. I was disappointed. It missed the mark for me. read more

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We loved the selection on their breakfast menu, from the expected eggs and omelettes to smoothies, Southern staples and sweet delights like their French toast, waffles and HUGE signature amazing pancakes! They have paleo, keto, GF and organic offerings too! Will have to come back to try their bougie boozy cakes! read more

The Tea Kettle Restaurant - You have to try one of their MASSIVE pancakes! So many types to choose from, and so so good! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Excellent ambiance and service. The food was delicious. The burrito was also amazing. What else can I say? What are you waiting for? Come!!! read more

The Tea Kettle Restaurant - Pulled Pork omelette So good. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

The staff is welcoming, the food is really Good. Omelet was top notch. The home fries were the best I have ever had at a restaurant. Good quality food. Would easily recommend. read more

There was nothing special to write home about the food or this place. Based on the reviews we had much higher expectation. My daughter and I split the pancakes and the egg breakfast. The home fries were so plain it was like eating boiled potatoes. The pancakes were just ok. English muffin burnt and no jelly offered. At least there was real maple syrup. I guess the scrambled eggs were the best thing. The bathroom needs updating and cleaning. Our particular waiter was great. He was new. The other waitstaff was pretty rough and unwelcoming and shouting orders across the place like "DON'T seat them until you check the list first!" My first reaction was to leave due to this but it had gotten such great reviews. Maybe if our expectations weren't so high it wouldn't have disappointed so much. I wouldn't return. read more

Incredible, gigantic pancakes that are light and fluffy! The Tea Kettle has a cozy, diner-like feel in a shopping plaza but still has a good amount of seating. Their menu is large and includes a huge list of indulgent specialty pancakes. They also have a gluten-free/paleo menu, so plenty of options for every eater! The lemon poppyseed pancakes with maple butter were awesome and there was enough to feed the full table. read more

The Tea Kettle Restaurant - Lemon Poppy Pancake Special - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Strawberry pancakes were amazing!! Looking forward to trying more flavors! My husband had the blueberry pancakes and loved them!

Fantastic food service and atmosphere. Love this place. Never had a bad meal really amazing

Haven't been back since before covid and the food is phenomenal. The head waitress was super stressed and it definitely showed. Almost all tables were full and it wasn't till about 9ish that more employees arrived to assist. The blender was broken and she let customers know. She advised that it would be a 15 minute wait since there were no tables available. (There were 2 free tables in the corner that we could've been seated at.) As we waited another party of 4 came in that they were going to seat ahead of us after telling us food will be another 35 to 40 minutes. I had to advise the new hostess that we had been waiting and there were tables available in the back to seat us at. She sat us reluctantly at one of the tables. We waited till someone came over to take our drinks. The head waitress came over and asked if we wanted coffee. One person said yes so she brought over a pit and some creamer. A different waitress brought us a pitcher of water. Unfortunately our waitress took another table's order that sat after we had. The wait for the food itself was pretty accurate. I'll definitely not be coming again on a weekend. Less busy during the week and reservations aren't taken. The food is delicious and I'd recommend based off that. The staff was overall friendly though it was chaotic and stressful. read more

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Food was delicious and service was good. Was a bit slow considering it wasn't all that busy (took about 40 min to get our food - there was 3 of us). Seems they've increased their prices in the past year, which I get, but $20 for a pancake is tough to digest! But it was a nice treat! read more

This place is the real deal. I appreciate their TOP quality food and attitude. The gluten-free options are substantial and well executed. My breakfast was outstanding- hot, fresh, made according to requests. Service was competent and friendly. The ambiance is very quaint, although I am not a fan of the televisions. (In Fairness, last time I visited they were off.) Highly recommend! read more

Why do we always discover the best places on the last day of vacation!?! We were looking for a place to eat a quick lunch before driving home that had chicken for my 11 year old niece. I found Fenwick n chicken on Yelp. When we arrived it said Fenwick was closed for Memorial Day but the restaurant which house's it, The Tea Kettle was open. What a stroke of luck! This chef driven restaurant specializes in breakfast and and also serves lunch. I didn't realize how special it was until I started reading the menu. Lots of organic and homemade items right down to the mayonnaise. We ordered lunch this time. I had a cup of cream rich Connecticut Clam Chowder. The soup was very creamy and featured corn, potatoes and clams. I would have liked a bit more clam flavor but it was still sweet and delicious with none of the usual cornstarch thickener. The Mayo really shined in my tuna sandwich. My husband loved his Kettle chicken sandwich. It featured a large hand breaded chicken breast covered in an addictive glaze. With homemade kettle chips it was worth every calorie. Two others got the home cured bacon and cheese covered Randy Rhodes burger. Massive in size it looked amazing and was definitely hand formed. Both sweet potato and regular French fries were hand cut and again great. The service was super friendly. It took a while to get our food because the place was packed and everything is cooked to order. I was so bummed that we were leaving that day! I would love to try all of their amazing breakfast specials. I thought about ordering some food to go but with a 21/2 hour drive ahead I thought better of it. Now I want to go back to Old Saybrook Just to eat here again! The kicker? The prices were comparable with all of the area prices. It always amazes me that you can eat a real food, quality meal like this and pay the same as a preservative filled freezer to fryer meal at another place. I would definitely recommend! read more

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My daughter lives near here. When we were planning our visit from PA, she told us that The Tea Kettle is a must for its huge pancakes! It has an end spot in a row of stores, the first is an adventure store, second vape, and then you'll find the tea . The place is not a crusty diner (which can be charming if food and service are good enough); it has new flooring. The tables and chairs are neat and clean. I have no clue what is on the entire menu, but the pancake varieties were amazing! They had anything from sweet to savory! At least 20 different kinds, all the size of a small pizza pan! We all ordered something different, and each of us enjoyed ours! My daughter says the milkshakes are delicious, too, but cautioned us from getting them since we were trying out the big pancakes and would not have room to e read more

The Tea Kettle Restaurant - Strawberry Cheesecake Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Food: Maybe the pancakes are good. But we didn't order pancakes. I ordered eggs Benedict. The poached eggs were very over cooked, almost hard boiled. There wasn't any hollandaise sauce on it. When I asked the waitress. She said I guess they didn't put it on and brought me a side of hollandaise. The hollandaise was the consistency of water. The home fries were red potatoes that were boiled with no seasoning or color. Service: was great Ambiance: was cute like a grandma's kitchen read more

The place is very nice and spacious on the inside. It's definitely worth a visit. The food was delicious and the customer service was good. I plan on returning, there is so much more on the menu that I have to try! read more

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Another amazing restaurant that I don't want to review, for fear of it becoming too popular! Tourist season is over so the crowds have died down some. If you're looking for a unique dining experience, check out the Tea Kettle Restaurant. They offer Paleo, Organic and Gluten-free options. If you're looking for a Southern take on breakfast, you've found the place. With about 10 Southern dishes it was hard for me to chose. I went with my first choice, the Shrimp and Grits. Any of you the follow my reviews know that I had dubbed Highball & Harvest the best. When in Florida you should definitely go there. When you're in Connecticut, definitely go to The Tea Kettle Restaurant. I have never had a better dish of shrimp and grits than I had at this restaurant. Update: I didn't even get to post this review and I've gone back again. The Chicken & Waffles is sooo good. The coating on the chicken is amazing. read more

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5 stars all the way. This place checks all the boxes. We've been wanting to come here for quite a while now and today all the stars were in alignment to make it happen. The menu looked incredible and had all the types of food that we like from Breakfast to the lunch menu. They do close at 2:00pm, so get there early. Tons of GF options, so I had the GF Cali wrap w/ grilled chicken, avocado, and apple smoked bacon. $2 extra for the GF wrap and $2 extra for the waffle fries. The wrap was good, and the waffle fries were better...best I ever had better. The ketchup on the table to compliment the fries is organic. Can't tell you how much I hate seeing ketchup in other restaurants with high fructose corn syrup. The in house made side of slaw and pickles were also very good. Wife had the candied walnut pancake (singular)...but the pancake was bigger than a small to medium size pizza...I kid you not. She said it was very good, just a bit on the sweet side. Coffee was good. This restaurant also has Savy tea. Savy has the best tea. If you've never been there in Madison, Ct. and like tea, Savy is the place to go. The place was very busy on a Monday at 1:00pm. The atmosphere is very comfortable, waitress was sweet and accommodating as well. I was surprised to see that they have a full bar w/ wine, beer, and mixed drinks. They'll even put a little somthin somthin in your milk shake. This is now our new favorite place and can't wait to try other items on the menu. read more

This spot has its draw and seems to have earned their loyal clientele. I'm definitely newly committed to hitting the Tea Kettle whenever I'm in the area. With fast, friendly staff and great food you're treated and fed well! I've been tempted to try their beautiful pancake creations but couldn't pass trying a special, Waffle Fry Benny; truly hit the savory spot! A friend had the Greek omelet. It looked amazing and she said it was delicious! All washed down with Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade mimosas and we were celebrating, set and refreshed! Until next time! read more

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Food was nicely done. The server was a gem. we stayed away from the pancakes (they are humungous). My omelette was very good, the potatoes served with were nicely done, retained shape, not burnt! The server was a one person tornado -- looking after everyone in the dining area - including busing tables, cleaning up too. read more

First time visiting this establishment while traveling. We arrived on a Monday at prime lunchtime and got a bit nervous the place was empty. However, know Mondays are slow and low key days of the week-and definitely outside of tourist season. And just as we were finishing up, a party of 4 arrived and mentioned that outside of a slow Monday, you are lucky to get a seat. Lovely place, plenty of tables in a well lit space. Interesting and cute teapots decorating the space. We ordered a bowl of tomato soup with full grilled cheese and waffle fries,coleslaw. Would substitute another cheese for mozz next time; but otherwise so good! Waffle fries were addictingly good, airy, crunchy and well seasoned. Benny with hash was really great. Love that hash and Hollandaise are both made in house. Eggs perfectly cooked and potatoes tasty with a super crunch that provided texture and balance. Corned beef was moist and flavorful. Service adequate, place spotless. Outdoor seating available. Small parking lot. Based on this experience, I would definitely recommend and will look to visit when in the area again. I was able to easily use 15 percent off bill for Yelp check in! Fantastic! read more

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Generally, I love this restaurant for breakfast. The staff are very friendly and competent. My only issue with service is the same issue I have at any table service restaurant: waiters should never start clearing a table for any guests while at least one of them is still enjoying their meal, and NEVER bring the check while someone is still eating! The only allowable exception is if the guests specifically request you do otherwise or if people are seated at the bar. It make us very uncomfortable when you are rushing us out the door, especially considering the cost of eating out these days. That said, the menu, presentation and atmosphere are all wonderful, and I highly recommend this place! read more

The Tea Kettle Restaurant - Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

I don't know a lot, but I know this was the BEST PANCAKE I remember ever having. I didn't know it was hidden in Old Saybrook. The hot chocolate made me feel like I was kid again. For a Northeastern spot, their grits were very good. The corn beef hash was just salty enough where I could mix it with the grits to make a great meal even greater. Come to Old Saybrook for Katherine Hepburn history and stay for The Tea Kettle's breakfast. Or go here before/after you outlet shop, I promise it will be the highlight of your time there. Good: -French Toast Specialty Pancake (best I've ever had, big enough for 2) -Housemade Corn Beef Hash Side (delicious) -Peppered Steak & Grits with eggs -Hot Chocolate with homemade whip cream -Organic Coffee -Waitress Laura, extremely polite and helpful -Check in on Yelp for 15% discount -Big menu full of deliciousness Bad: -That this place is 2 hours outside of NYC :) read more

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Website, Google and Yelp all stated that this restaurant was open. I drove an hour and 45 minutes from Massachusetts to meet a friend of mine for lunch only to find that the place is closed! I don't know if it's seasonally or for good. But the place is definitely closed read more