Takeaway
Yes
Whistle Stop Inn in Alden
Categories
Location on the map
Alden, Erie County, New York, US
Service options
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Great beer selection
Yes
Great cocktails
Yes
Great wine list
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
All you can eat
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Kids' menu
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Catering
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Historic
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Phone: +1 716-937-3339
Site: http://www.whistlestopalden.com/
Site: http://www.whistlestopalden.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:5–9PM
- Thursday:5–9PM
- Friday:Closed
- Saturday:Closed
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (118)
Had fish fry the fish is cod not haddock it was half the size it was before. It felt like we were being rushed, the waitress kept coming to the table almost before you got the last fork full of food in your mouth from whatever you were eating from salad plate, main meal,etc. Taking the plate away, while still eating we were asked 3 different times if we were ready for our bill yet. The first time we only had our meal about 10 minutes. Then before we were done maybe halfway through the meal she said are you all set or are you going to want dessert. 2 minutes later again returning to ask if we were ready for the bill. I know we dont go here every week like some people and would not be considered regulars because we go about once every six months. To top all of this the food was not good the fish had no taste, the french dressing was very watery and had no taste. The shrimp cocktail still had ice on it. We will not go back.
We Love their Fish Fry! They offer a great menu, excellent food and the salad bar is great! It’s always a very welcoming environment! 💜💜💜 We love it here!
Everybody is so nice and the food is always good, hot and out in a timely fashion. Tonight was interesting because our youngest got sick at the table. We felt so bad and embarrassed because this was the first time this has ever happened. The staff handled the situation perfectly and we were so grateful because we understand that it is not their job to clean up after our kids especially that. We would like to apologize to the other patrons that were eating there. I hope that we did not cause too much of a disturbance. We have eaten there on many occasions and the staff is remarkable. Glad we have a place in Alden like The Whistle Stop Inn to enjoy a nice family night out!
Not much to look at but the service and the food are the BEST!Weve been going there for a few years and its always great. They have a phenomenal salad bar with 5-6 soups and all homemade sides. Their German potato salad is awesome.We were there for dinner tonight and the fish was perfection. The kids had chicken fingers and gobbled them up. They were a nice sized portion too. My wife usually just gets the salad bar and has more than enough to eat.While the food is good, our favorite waiter is by far the best Ive ever experienced. I believe his name is Pat. In any event, he makes you feel welcome and is always on top of things. Hes always making someone smile or laugh, he deserves a round of applause. He truly is part of why we go there. It makes it just that much better. If you go there youll figure out who he is in about 10 seconds. The other staff is great too. Everyone you pass will say hi and smile, this is truly a gem of a restaurant.There is however one downside. Theyre only open on Fridays. They do serve food at the bar during the rest of the week, but the dining room is only open Fridays.You will not be disappointed.
Wonderful food, delicious roast beef and real French fries and salad bar.
Highly recommended! Definitely 5 Stars...would gladly give 10 Stars. The food was amazing, the staff is by far the friendliest! Everyone takes the time to not only say hello and everyone smiles. Would highly recommend and plan on returning for another meal!
A local favorite and haunt featuring Friday fish fry, salad bar, and other fried foods. Foods not bad, but I recommend going with a small party (2-4) during busy times; there is not much waiting area, unless you dont mind waiting to eat in a bar (which I dont).For those in need of accessibility, you might find yourself stuck. There is a number of stairs, and no handicap ramp (that I noticed).
Great fish fry (COD..my favorite and hard to find...NOT greasy!). Staff is awesome!!! The buffet that is included with fish fry is an added treat with homemade soups!
Stuffed after stuffed shells!!!!! Excellent service and EXCELLENT food!!!!!
Hubby was looking forward to a fish fry, so we headed to the Whistle Stop in Alden. The salad bar had standard fare. As we were waiting to be seated, we saw a woman drop a soup ladle on the floor, pick it up and put it back in the soup pot. (We avoided that soup!) I ordered the 2 breaded chicken breast dinner. The chicken may have been a breast at one time, but it was a chopped and formed chicken patty. How hard is it to cook a real chicken breast? Hubby ordered the fish fry. He said the only word he could use to describe it was, Meh! The fish was the same quality that you get in the freezer section of the grocery store. The French fries were soggy with grease. The macaroni salad was pasta and miracle whip, and lacking flavor. The cole slaw was slightly chopped cabbage, again with miracle whip. The best thing I can say is that the waitress was very pleasant and attentive. We will not go back there.
They are wonderful Hometown, personable and down-to-earth folks. Understanding and fair, food is delicious!
I was very disappointed. Broccoli soup tasted like flour. They were trying to thicken the soup and the flour didnt dissolve. French onion soup wasnt that good either. Did not try the German potato salad because they added imitation bacon bits also to the baked beans. There was more breading on the fish then there was fish. If you are looking for haddock fish, look somewhere else for it was cod.
Amazing service and also good food to go with it definitely would eat again
Owners and employees are all extremely nice here. Service is always great and the atmosphere is wonderful. Makes you feel like your at a friends house visiting.
Great staff and atmosphere. I really like the fish fry and salad bar has great soups. You can watch trains go by while you eat, and they have a full size bar. Nice place...
Love the salad bar, fresh baked bread was delicious fresh cut fries are great. Fish could be in the fryer just a minute longer but was good.
Very friendly people. Great salad bar, very fresh. Food is cooked just right. Known for their fish-fry. You might even see the train go by!
Absolutely love this place! The staff are all so friendly and we felt so taken care of even for take out!!!
It was busy but server was kind an fast the fish fry was rly good and the salad an soup bar were really nice to enjoy and is a good family place to eat as well so I loved it
Quick with a smile and friendly servers. Fish fry was good, just not outstanding. Salad bar greens were not real fresh and green. Ok place.
My hat is off to Doug and Terry Becker and their staff for a wonderful event for my dads 90th birthday party great food great customer service thank you for everything I highly recommend your establishment for any event!!
Good food good price waitresses were great
Great place for a real home-cooked meal feeling with a real hands on ownership they make you feel right at home
Awesome place, awesome food, awesome service and awesome dining rooms, safe and ready to go.
There for a banquet, food was good. Service was incredible and attentive! Great place for a bite to eat or a drink
Food not as good as last year. It is a pain not to be able to have the checks split up. You have a pleasant time and then trying to figure out what everybodys bill is. Will NOT go back.
Fish fry was excellent and our server was great joking with us and very friendly. Told everyone in the family and friends to go there.
Love the fish fry. staff always friendly, goes above and beyond!
The food was delicious. The service outstanding. Will definitely go back😊
Hawkeye Bowmen Archery Club has had their members banquet at the Whistle Stop for years. The menu they offer is excellent with a good variety to choose from.
Good food, excellent staff if youre not a big eater it would be pricey. If you are a big eater you will not go home hungry
Well, Ive never really been there before but like ummmmm hes a pretty good teacher
Service was very good and the food was delicious.
Well, ive never really been there before but like ummmmmmmmmmm hes a pretty good teacher.
Any time We have been to Whistle Stop Inn it has Always been Excellent. The Food , Service all Exceptional.
Excellent place to dine. Friday fish fry is exceptional. Soup and salad bar awesome
Friendliest staff and excellent food! I love their salad bar!
This place is the true definition of family friendly. Service is amazing and food is outstanding.
Excellent food and wonderful salad bar. So much stuff to puck from, and the bread is scrumptious.
Whistle Stop is by far one of our favorite places Food and Service is excellent and highly recommended
Nice family style restaurant. Good fish fry, great salad bar.
Excellent food and great service.
Great fish fry, plus great people. Really makes for a pleasant dinner.
Awesome place.....very down to earth.....great food, great prices, better staff......highly recommended 💜💜💜
Enjoyable environment and staff.great food for the price.
Well ive never been there before but ummm Mr.Becker is a great teacher
Great food and excellent service!
I was disappointed when I was told they didnt have CORN NUGGETSI went there specifically for CORN NUGGETS because I was told to try there CORN NUGGETS and I was told they do not have CORN NUGGETSIf you go ask them for a order of CORN NUGGETS.. There delicious
Amazing staff and food!!!
Awesome service awesome food staff is very friendly and awesome
Awesome staff!! Food is pretty good.
Nice food and nice restaurant
Great time and great people to boot food is great here and I love going out for dinner here
Never been there but i’ll find it. hi mr.becker ahahahahahaha ur a funny teacher
Great food👍👍👍 👍excellent service 👍👍👍👍been going there for over 20years 🇺🇸😉
I like this placeFriendly bar maidGreat salad bar , cant beat the fish fry
Love the soup n salad bar awesome variety
Great place, if you go home hungry, its your own fault!!!
Well, iv never been there before but he is a good teacher
Delicious as alwaysAsk Patrick to tell you a funny joke!
Food is great, our waiter Adam great sense of humor
Its a good place for a fish fry!
Mediocre food, lots of history.
Food is good, waiting 45 minutes for a fish fry is not.
Great food, Great ppl
Went for a party. Food was great and the service was awesome.
Amazing food and the people are wonderful
Their food wasnt that great and their coffee was, in my opinion, disgusting.
Was there for a banquet the food and service was excellent.
Great food good prices.
It was excellent. Always great. Thanks to all
Owners and employees are all extremely nice here.
Great place for drinks and outstanding food.
Great fish , awesome salad bar !
Good food, great service.
Friendly staff, and a very good buffet.
Great people, great food!
Food was very good. Salad bar is enormous.
Best fish fry in western New York!!
Awesome good and salad bar
Friendly staff and excellent food 👌👍
Asked for no lettuce and tomato... They said no. What if Im allergic?
Top shelf fish fry and service
Fish frys are the best here always!!
Very good service and delicious food
Food and drink and service was wonderful👍👍
Very good fish fries
Food was amazing
Absolutely delicious!! Well done!!
Not much on salad bar tomatoes and crotons
Great place, great people , great food
Great place and service. Terrific owner.
Great place good Food
Great food and service
Was with the w.ny truck asosiation x-mas party
Fantastic food!
Great service by Kelly and team!
Great food and hospitality
Good service great atmosphere
Good food great service
Good turkey dinner
Great food!!!
Good pub grub
Very poor food
Gross just disappointed.
Great food
BETTER THAN HOMEMADE
Not impressed
Total reviews rating 4.4
118 Reviews for Whistle Stop Inn 2023:
Review №1
2017-04-06I had a very good fish fry. The beer batter was thin and very crisp, which ensured the fish was nice and moist. The salad bar has a nice variety of sides and several soups.
Review №2
2021-11-18Had our group Thanksgiving meal at the Whistlestop. Excellent food and friendly speedy service. The only time the coffee stopped flowing was when the servers brought out the food. Other restaurants serve maybe 2 cups and thats it. Unlike most restaurants the servers are not locked into certain tables. All servers take care of all tables. Ask anyone for help and you get it immediately.
Review №3
2021-11-20Had a funeral luncheon planned for a later time but circumstances moved up time frame. Even though we were 46 minuted early they were very accommodating and got things done early for us. They were great and all was good.
Review №4
2022-02-03Delightful dinner buffet banquet. Very good food and service. Hope we can attend the next one...in 2 years!
Review №5
2021-10-15Everything was delicious. One of the best fish fries ever. Soup and Salad bar awesome. So sad to see it all end. 😭
Review №6
2021-12-15Bereavement brunch. All the food was good except the rigatoni which had a red sauce which was very sweet & virtually inedible.
Review №7
2021-04-09Love this place.. Accidentally received the wrong soup..As soon as I returned home I called and they actually got in their car and drove the right soup all the way to my home..This is unbelievable because I dont know of any other restaurants that would do this for anyone.. Thankyou very much for caring for your customers...
Review №8
2021-10-02Fish dinners were the best we have eaten in a very long time. Very friendly staff and wonderful atmosphere.
Review №9
2019-03-15Used to always have great food. Now, fish fry is much smaller and i had to wait over an hour for a to go order and to top that off they only gave me a handful of fries for a $13 dinner. Used to love this place, unfortunately wont be wasting my money here anymore.
Review №10
2019-11-08I love this place, hours they are open are very limited, but it is definitely a nice place to go and have a drink or 2