The Tea Kettle Restaurant
1395 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook
(860) 577-5039
Customers' Favorites
Veggie N Meat N Egg Lovers Burrito Supreme
Homemade Jumbo Buttermilk Pancakes
Strawberry Shortcake Pancake
Strawberry Pancakes
Chunky Monkey Waffle
Blueberry Pancakes
Jumbo Paleo Pancake
Chicken Bacon Egg
Bourbon Pancakes
California Benny
Breakfast Bowls
Oatmeal Bowl
Fresh Bananas, Peanut Butter and Honey Bowl
Fresh Sausage and Gravy Bowl
Finely minced meat formed into a patty and cooked.
Creamy Grits Bowl
Fresh Blueberries and Strawberries Bowl
Breakfast Fresh Bakery
Muffin
Biscuit
Local Bagel
Plain, everything or habanero bacon cheddar. Add cream cheese for an additional charge.
Breakfast Southern Corner
Southern Biscuit and Gravy
Southern biscuit, house sausage gravy and 2 scrambled eggs.
Biscuit and Gravy Egg Benny
Southern biscuit, house sausage gravy, 2 eggs poached topped with hollandaise sauce and home fries.
Meat Lovers Skillet
Chopped applewood smoked bacon, diced ham, chopped sausage links, potato hash in a hot skillet topped with melted cheddar cheese, 2 eggs any style and choice of toast.
The Southerner
2 eggs any style, house creamy grits, 3 country sausage links, home fries and choice of toast.
Chicken and Waffles
2 fresh chicken breast tossed in seasoned flour, deep fried, Belgian waffle, maple mustard sauce topped with maple butter and powdered sugar.
Southern Style Burrito
2 scrambled eggs, chopped sausage, crumbled southern biscuit, cheddar cheese, house sausage gravy on top and home fries. Choice of wrap.
Chicken Fried Steak
Beef ribeye, tossed in seasoned flour, deep-fried, house sausage gravy, 2 eggs any style, home fries and southern biscuit.
Southern Tour
Southern biscuit, house sausage gravy, 3 country sausage links, house creamy grits and 2 eggs any style.
Southern Shrimp and Grits
Chopped applewood smoked bacon, green peppers, onion sauteed in a Cajun cream sauce over house creamy grits.
Specialty Pancakes
Lemon Poppy Pancake Special
Fresh lemon zest, lemon juice and poppy seeds.
French Toast Swirl Pancake Special
Cinnamon bun swirl crumb.
Nutty Cookie Haze Pancake Special
Oreo cookie crumble, Nutella and fresh whipped cream.
Marshmallow Oreo Cream Pancake Special
Marshmallow and Oreo cookie crumble.
Birthday Cake Pancake Special
Sprinkles and fresh whipped cream.
Caramel Covered Apple Pancake Special
Apples and caramel sauce.
Apple Crisp Pancake Special
Apples, granola and brown sugar spice.
M&M Cookies Crisp Pancake Special
M&M's and cookie crumbles.
Cookie Crisp Pancake Special
Chocolate chips and cookie crumble.
Reese's Oreo Delight Pancake Special
Reese's pieces and Oreo cookie crumbles.
S'more Pancake Special
Chocolate chips, graham crackers and marshmallows on fire.
Blue Pig in My Blanket Pancake Special
Sliced country sausage and blueberries.
Cookies and Cream Pancake Special
Oreo cookie crumbles and fresh whipped cream.
Blueberry Lemon Poppy Pancake Special
Blueberries, fresh lemon zest and poppy seeds.
Strawberry Lemon Poppy Pancake Special
Strawberries, lemon zest and poppy seeds.
Cinnamon Bun Pancake Special
Cinnamon bun swirl crumb and candied walnuts.
Fuji Apple Cheese Danish Pancake Special
Fuji apples, cheesecake bites and cream cheese.
Carrot Cake Pancake Special
Shredded carrots, brown sugar spice, candied walnuts and cream cheese.
Cranberry Walnut Pancake Special
Cranberries and candied walnuts.
Chunky Monkey Pancake Special
Bananas, chocolate chips and chocolate sauce.
The Shorty Pancake Special
Blueberries and applewood smoked bacon.
Boston Cream Pie Pancake Special
Biscuit crumbles, chocolate chips, fresh whipped cream and chocolate sauce.
"The Elvis" Pancake Special
Banana, honey and peanut butter.
Nutella and Jelly Pancake Special
Strawberries, nutella and strawberry sauce.
The All American Pancake Special
Strawberries, blueberries and sprinkles.
Bacon Apple Pie Pancake Special
Apples, applewood smoked bacon and brown sugar spice.
Papa Smurf Pancake Special
Blueberries, marshmallows and fresh whipped cream.
Strawberry Shortcake Pancake Special
Strawberries, biscuit crumbles and fresh whipped cream.
Banana Split Pancake Special
Bananas, chocolate sauce and fresh whipped cream.
Almond Joy Pancake Special
Almonds, coconut, chocolate chips and chocolate sauce.
Peaches and Cream Pancake Special
Peaches and fresh whipped cream.
Banana Nut Bread Pancake Special
Bananas, candied walnuts and brown sugar spice.
Peanut Butter Apple Pie Pancake Special
Peanut butter cups, apples and peanut butter.
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pancake Special
Strawberries, chocolate chips, chocolate sauce and strawberry sauce.
Meat Lovers Apple Pie Pancake Special
Apples, applewood smoked bacon, ham, sausage and brown sugar spice.
Strawberry Cheesecake Pancake Special
Cheesecake bites, strawberry sauce and fresh whipped cream.
Breakfast Off the Griddle
Cinnamon Swirl French Toast
2 house French toast, topped with whipped maple butter and powdered sugar.
Apple Bourbon Street French Toast
Flamed bourbon fuji apples, 3 sausage links, fresh whipped cream topped with whipped maple butter and powdered sugar.
Jumbo Buttermilk Pancakes
Topped with whipped maple butter and powdered sugar.
Belgian Waffles
Topped with whipped maple butter and powdered sugar.
Chunky Monkey Waffle
Fresh banana, chocolate chips, chocolate sauce, topped with whipped maple butter and powdered sugar.
Vanilla Vodka Blueberry Cream Croissant French Toast
Warmed sweet blueberry vanilla vodka cream sauce, fresh whipped cream topped with whipped maple butter and powdered sugar.
Strawberry Short Cake Waffle
Fresh strawberries, strawberry sauce, fresh whipped cream, topped with whipped maple butter and powdered sugar.
Peaches and Cream Waffle
Warmed peaches in a sweet cream sauce, fresh whipped cream, topped with whipped maple butter and powdered sugar.
"The PJ" French Toast
As seen on "Food Network" (peanut butter and fresh strawberry jelly) topped with fresh bananas and strawberry sauce.
Breakfast Paleo, Keto, Organic, Gluten-Free
Jumbo Paleo Pancake
Served with pure maple syrup.
Paleo Waffle
Served with pure maple syrup.
The Crossfitter
1 paleo pancake, 2 organic eggs, chicken sausage and pure maple syrup.
Organic Eggs
Served with home fries and choice of toast.
2 Eggs Organic Omelet
Served with home fries and choice of toast.
3 Eggs Organic Omelet
Served with home fries and choice of toast.
Paleo Trio
2 organic eggs any style, sweet potato bacon hash and house paleo toast. Gluten-free.
Paleo Benny
Choice of Canadian bacon, applewood smoked bacon, chicken sausage, maple sausage, on house paleo toast topped with hollandaise sauce. Served with sweet potato bacon hash.
Keto Cali Benny
Bed of baby spinach, avocado, tomato, 2 poached eggs, hollandaise sauce and fresh blueberry cup.
Organic Cali Sunrise Breakfast
Organic sprouted multi grain bread, avocado, tomato, 2 organic eggs, mixed baby green salad with balsamic vinaigrette.
Paleo French Toast
2 paleo French toast, pure maple syrup, fresh blueberry and strawberry cup. Gluten-free.
Healthy Paleo Starter
Scrambled egg whites, chicken sausage, sweet potato bacon hash and house paleo toast.
The Double Under
2 paleo French toast, 2 organic eggs, chicken sausage and pure maple syrup.
Keto Denver Omelet
Applewood smoked bacon, red pepper, green pepper, mozzarella, avocado on top and fresh blueberry cup.
Breakfast Egg Sandwiches
Egg Sandwich
Egg, choice of cheese on a toasted bun. Choice of meat. Croissant bun, gluten-free bun for an additional charge.
Breakfast Egg Wraps
Egg Wraps
2 scrambled eggs, choice of cheese, choice of meat, in a wrap.
Breakfast Eggs Your Way
1 Egg
Choice of eggs any style, fried, sunny side up, scrambled or poached, home fries and choice of toast.
2 Eggs
Choice of eggs any style, fried, sunny side up, scrambled or poached, home fries and choice of toast.
3 Eggs
Choice of eggs any style, fried, sunny side up, scrambled or poached, home fries and choice of toast.
Meat Lovers Breakfast
2 eggs any style, 2 country sausage links, 2 uncured all-natural applewood bacon and ham steak.
Eggs Benny
Choice of Canadian bacon, applewood smoked bacon, chicken sausage, maple sausage on an English muffin topped with hollandaise sauce and home fries.
Cali Benny
Avocado, tomato, on organic sprouted multi grain bread, 2 poached eggs topped with fresh hollandaise sauce and home fries.
Hash Eggs Benny
House corned beef hash on rye bread, 2 poached eggs topped with fresh hollandaise sauce and home fries.
Breakfast Omelets
2 Eggs Omelet
3 Eggs Omelet
Fresh cracked eggs. Build your own with toppings.
Egg White Omelet
5 fresh cracked egg whites. Build your own with toppings.
Veggie Delight Egg White Omelet
Roasted red peppers, baby spinach, tomato and mushrooms.
Greek Egg White Omelet
Onion, baby spinach, Kalamata olives and feta cheese.
Mexican Omelet
Chorizo sausage, onion, green peppers, jalapeno and cheddar cheese.
Western Omelet
Green peppers, onion, ham and cheddar cheese.
Philly Cheese Steak Omelet
Shredded steak, onion, green peppers, mushrooms and American cheese.
Breakfast Burritos
Veggie Delight Burrito
2 scrambled eggs, roasted red peppers, baby spinach, tomato and mushrooms.
Mexican Breakfast Burrito
2 scrambled eggs, chorizo sausage, onion, green peppers, jalapeno and cheddar cheese.
Meat Lovers Breakfast Burrito
2 scrambled eggs, ham, bacon, sausage and cheddar cheese.
Philly Cheese Steak Breakfast Burrito
2 scrambled eggs, shredded steak, onion, green peppers, mushrooms and American cheese.
Breakfast Add-Ons
Country Sausage Link
3 pieces.
Canadian Bacon
4 pieces.
Home Fries
Maple Sausage Patty
Ham Steak
3 pieces.
Chorizo Sausage Patty
Chicken Sausage Patty
Corned Beef Hash
All Natural Applewood Smoked Bacon
3 pieces.
Paleo Breakfast Sides
Paleo Toast
Gluten-free.
Paleo Sweet Potato Bacon Hash
Gluten-free.
Paleo Muffin
Avocado
Lunch Starters
10 Piece Wings
Regular, boneless, meatless. Choice of wing flavor.
20 Piece Wings
Regular, boneless, meatless. Choice of wing flavor.
Southern Fried Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp tossed in seasoned flour, deep fried served with roasted garlic aioli.
House Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Waffle Fries
Onion Rings
Beer battered onion rings.
Fried Mac Bites
Lunch Gluten-Free Bowl of Soups
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Smooth soup with pureed tomatoes and basil.
Connecticut Clam Chowder
A thick hearty soup consisting of clams, potatoes, onions within a milk or cream base.
Jack Daniel's Smoky Chili Bowl
Lunch Craft Salads
Sesame Ahi Tun Salad
Seared ahi tuna, mixed baby greens, avocado, tomato, shredded carrots, pickled red onion and lemon honey dressing.
Strawberry Garlic Shrimp Salad
Garlic shrimp, baby spinach, strawberries, feta cheese, tomato, red onion and lemon honey dressing.
Keto Chicken Deluxe Salad
Grilled chicken, applewood smoked bacon, roasted red peppers, mozzarella cheese and topped with roasted garlic aioli.
Paleo Salad
Grilled chicken, mixed baby greens, strawberries, blueberries, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, hardboiled egg, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Keto Cali Cob Salad
Grilled chicken, mixed baby greens, tomato, hardboiled egg, crumbled blue cheese, avocado, applewood smoked bacon and ranch dressing.
Chef's Tuna Salad Plate
Tuna salad, mixed baby greens, tomato, red onion, shredded carrots, hardboiled egg, Swiss cheese and ranch dressing.
Lunch Wraps
Kettle Veggie Wrap
Baby spinach, roasted red peppers, shredded carrots, tomato, red onion, avocado and balsamic vinaigrette. Vegan.
BLT Chicken Wrap
Grilled seasoned chicken, all natural applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo.
Garlic Shrimp Wrap
Grilled garlic shrimp, baby spinach, avocado, tomato and ranch dressing.
Cali Chicken Club Wrap
Grilled chicken, all natural applewood smoked bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato and roasted garlic aioli.
Philly Cheese Steak Wrap
Shredded steak, onion, green peppers, mushrooms, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo.
Lunch Handhelds
Grilled 3 Cheese Sandwich
Melted mozzarella, cheddar, American cheese on choice of bread.
Tuna Melt Sandwich
Melted Swiss cheese, tomato, tuna salad on grilled seeded rye.
Crispy Garlic Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Fresh chicken tossed in seasoned flour, deep-fried, roasted garlic Buffalo, ranch dressing, crumbled bleu cheese, lettuce, tomato, on a toasted bun.
Vegan BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Roasted red peppers, lettuce, tomato, Korean BBQ, on a toasted bun
Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla
Grilled chicken, melted cheddar Jack cheese, applewood smoked bacon, ranch dressing in a plain tortilla topped with fresh salsa and sour cream.
BLT Sandwich
5 slices of applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo.
Chicken Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich
Fresh chicken tossed in seasoned flour, deep fried, applewood smoked bacon, fried egg, melted cheddar cheese on toasted bun.
Kettle Chicken Sandwich
Fresh chicken tossed in seasoned flour, deep-fried, melted cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, maple mayo, lettuce and tomato on a toasted bun.
Shrimp Po'Boy
Jumbo shrimp tossed in seasoned flour, deep-fried, shredded lettuce, tomato, coleslaw, roasted garlic aioli, on buttered brioche roll.
Black Forest Sandwich
Shredded steak, Swiss, Thousand Island dressing, coleslaw on grilled multi grain.
Kettle Corned Beef Reuben
Warmed corned beef, Swiss, Thousand Island dressing, coleslaw on grilled seeded rye.
Lunch Specialty Burgers
Plain Special Burger
6 oz. all natural Angus beef, lettuce, tomato, on a toasted bun. Add-ons for an additional charge.
A-1 Swiss Burger
Melted Swiss cheese, a-1 sauce, sauteed mushrooms, lettuce and tomato.
Sweet Brie Burger
Pickled red onion, roasted garlic aioli, Brie cheese spread, lettuce and tomato.
Kettle Burger
Melted cheddar cheese, roasted red peppers, applewood smoked bacon and sunny side egg.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Burger
Melted cheddar cheese, strawberry jelly sauce, peanut butter and applewood smoked bacon.
Ranch Burger
Melted cheddar cheese, avocado, applewood smoked bacon and ranch.
Big Papa Burger
Melted cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, roasted garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato between 2 grilled cheese.
Lunch Southern Chicken Y'all
Brie Berry Chicken
Brie cheese spread, strawberry puree, lettuce and pickled red onion.
Carolina Reaper Hot Chicken
Carolina reaper sauce, slaw, ranch dressing and pickled red onion.
Sweet and Hot Chicken
Carolina reaper sauce, maple mustard aioli, pickle red onion, lettuce and tomato.
Western Tex Chicken
Smoky bold BBQ, chopped applewood smoked bacon, cheddar, lettuce and tomato.
Southern Fling Chicken
Choice of chicken, cheddar, pickles, maple mustard aioli, lettuce and tomato.
Smoothies Bar
Savvy Tea Matcha Green Tea Smoothie
Blended with unsweetened almond milk, ice and a touch of yogurt.
Savvy Tea Spiced Chai Tea Smoothie
Blended with unsweetened almond milk, ice and a touch of yogurt.
Peanut Butter Chunky Monkey Smoothie
Blended with peanut butter, banana, unsweetened almond milk with a touch of chocolate swirl.
Malibu Sunrise Smoothie
Blended with banana, unsweetened coconut milk with a touch of lime juice.
Blues Clue Smoothie
Blended with blueberry, strawberry, banana and unsweetened almond milk.
Strawberry Banana Twist Smoothie
Blended with strawberry, banana and unsweetened almond milk.
Milkshake Bar
Vanilla Milkshake
Vanilla ice cream blended with cream.
Chocolate Milkshake
Chocolate ice cream blended with cream with chocolate swirl.
Strawberry Milkshake
Strawberry ice cream blended with cream with strawberry swirl.
Cookies and Cream Milkshake
Cookies and cream ice cream blended with cream with Oreo crumbles.
Nutty Cookie Milkshake
Vanilla ice cream, Nutella blended with cream with Oreo crumbles.
Peanut Butter Chunky Monkey Milkshake
Vanilla ice cream, peanut butter, banana blended with cream with chocolate swirl.
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Recent Reviews
Shout out to my server Dorothy. (My mom's name was Dorothy n she loved breakfast) 💜 Chix n waffles hit the spot. 😋😋 Only thing was the home fries needed some seasoning n the grits weren't my style. But decent. Ty. I'll be back 😉
January 2026
Food at this place is always great and there are awesome paleo and gluten free offerings! I recognize the importance of an online review so don’t want to dock too many stars but the service has historically been more “island time” than “type-A new englanders” and today it was the remarkably bad. It seemed like there were 2 people working there who had any sense of urgency and what was going on (neither of whom served us) but the hostess who sat us and our server could...
January 2026
What an awesome place to eat! The food is great and the staff are very friendly. The owner goes above and beyond to support local businesses as well. I highly recommend stopping by whenever you are in Old Saybrook.
December 2025
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