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    Cardinal Café + Shop

    4.5 (15 reviews)
    Open • 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Raspberry flake and a cherry Greek yo hurt danish
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    DELICIOUS (we enjoyed the bacon and egger on croissant and the cardinal with peameal on an English muffin)! They offer gluten-free and keto options AND had whipping cream for my coffee (keto friendly). They had a WIDE selection of pastries and donuts that look as delicious. Outdoor seating with a view to the water. 5+

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    Fresh and amazing food as well as seating inside and out, employees are always so kind and considerate.

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    Great coffee and other drinks, food and friendly service. Ice cream on patio great after pickleball

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    Awesome place to eat. awesome people. Just awesome. Wish it was on my way to work. And they have Donuts

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    Review Highlights - Cardinal Café + Shop

    “Was looking for a light lunch 'in the middle of nowhere' while I was working, a colleague from Ottawa recommended Cardina”

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    Belong - Flat white with sparkling Sharbot Lake in the background.

    Belong

    4.7(6 reviews)
    0.1 km

    Stopped in during a camping trip and was seriously impressed! The spot has beautiful views, right…read moreby the lake. I can only imagine how amazing the patio would be in the summer. We were greeted and seated right away, and the service stayed quick and polite the whole time. The menu isn't huge, which I actually appreciated as someone who can be super indecisive when there are too many options. I'd seen a picture of their fried chicken sandwich on their website beforehand and knew I had to try it, and wow, it did not disappoint. Juicy, crispy, packed with flavour... honestly, it might be the best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had. We also tried the shakshuka, which had bold, rich flavours and was really tasty, but it was hard to compete with that sandwich. One more thing I really appreciated: they don't take tips, and still the service was friendly and professional. All around a great experience!

    Wonderful restaurant if you're in the area and worthy or a drive if you're in a town nearby. We…read morevisited on a Saturday evening in June and didn't need a reason as the place was half full, but I can imagine it gets busy in the summer months - so plan ahead! They have both indoor and outdoor seating, but also offer take out and cafe options during the day. The space is airy and beautifully designed, with touches of local art. The food was fantastic, we were pleasantly surprised on how affordable the options are for what you get. The menu changes daily / seasonally, and includes many local items. We started with cocktails - I'd recommend the Frontenac 72, a gin and prosecco based drink with in house berry puree. We tried the fried chicken, pickerel, and shrimp pasta. All were fantastic. For dessert we had both the pavlova and crème brûlée. The highlight of the evening was the staff. Our waitress was wonderful, very knowledgeable and friendly. At the end of the evening the chef came out to chat with those there - which was a nice touch!

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    Belong - Brunch menu Fall 2024

    Brunch menu Fall 2024

    Belong - Local art

    Local art

    Belong - The Tom Green: 'I say Chicken, you say Sandwich' Buttermilk & Garlic Marinated Fried Chicken on a House Milk Bun ($25)

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    The Tom Green: 'I say Chicken, you say Sandwich' Buttermilk & Garlic Marinated Fried Chicken on a House Milk Bun ($25)

    Bastard Coffee House - Sitting area

    Bastard Coffee House

    4.7(9 reviews)
    48.2 km

    The Bastard I'll never forget…read more While in the hinterland at a town named Delta, I made a big mistake. Instead of going for the Old Fashioned Breakfast, I went for the Bastard Benedict, which happened to be two poached eggs smothered in Hollandaise sauce on a sourdough English muffin, with their house salad & a hashbrown. Along with it I had smoked salmon. The mistake I made was that we were there for only a couple of days and by first ordering the Bastard Benedict, there was no way in the world I was going to try anything else in this shortened time. The Bastard Benedict was one of the most memorable food experiences I've ever had. Had I been able to stay longer I would have tried everything on the menu. If the Bastard Coffee House was in Toronto, there'd be line-ups to get in full-time.

    The Bastardized Coffee house is a cute cafe, and an interesting shop. Street parking out front, and…read morea few steps up to get in. There are not a lot of tables to eat at - only 3, with a few couches interspersed. The staff and patrons are friendly. We got there early today, and had time to look around before our friends got there. This gave us time to wait for a table, It gets busy in here, so ordering can take some time. However, the food was a while coming out. Our food came out well before our friends' food. However, the food was tasty when it did come out. Unfortunately, my eggs were a bit better done than I like them, but the meal was still edible, while we were eating and our friends were waiting for their food, the waitress admitted that they were short staffed by 2 people (you could really tell!) Later on, we heard they had run out of eggs. Although it is an interesting place, with an eclectic menu, and it's not next door for us, I would not be in a hurry to go back. I would give it one more chance, though, in a while, hoping they get their staffing issues sorted.

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    Bastard Coffee House - Another view of main dining hall

    Another view of main dining hall

    Bastard Coffee House - Sourdough bread $12.00.

    Sourdough bread $12.00.

    Bastard Coffee House - Lovely bees wax candles.

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    Lovely bees wax candles.

    Lyric Cafe & Tearoom - Plain toasted bagel and cream cheese with small iced chai latte.

    Lyric Cafe & Tearoom

    4.4(80 reviews)
    75.7 km
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    We recently stopped by Lyric Cafe and Tearoom and had a very enjoyable experience…read more I don't usually order anything fancy when it comes to coffee, so I went with the house brew and kept it simple with some Splenda and heavy cream. The coffee was slightly bitter for my taste, but overall it was good and I enjoyed it. I also ordered an almond bear claw. Unfortunately, I didn't realize it contained raisins, and I'm not a fan of raisins, so I probably wouldn't have chosen it had I known. That said, the pastry itself was fresh and tasty, and the raisins were more of a personal preference issue than a problem with the food. My wife ordered an iced chai latte and absolutely loved it. She often finds chai lattes to be watered down, but she said this one was perfectly sweet, full of flavor, and one of the better ones she's had. The cafe itself is cute, very clean, and has a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The prices were also surprisingly reasonable. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely order from here again.

    Stopped in to pick up some travel treats. Loved my peanut butter/chocolate chip cookie! Took with…read moreus two pastries, almond like bear claw and an apple pastry, still fresh this morning! Didn't try the coffee but the shop is cute with lots of comfy chairs when you have time to relax!

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    Lyric Cafe & Tearoom
    Lyric Cafe & Tearoom - NY style everything bagel sandwich w egg, sausage, and cheese

    NY style everything bagel sandwich w egg, sausage, and cheese

    Lyric Cafe & Tearoom - A view of space with balcony seating.

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    A view of space with balcony seating.

    Pan Chancho Bakery - Rare beef sandwich

    Pan Chancho Bakery

    4.1(169 reviews)
    62.1 km
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    A gem of a bakery and cafe in downtown Kingston!…read more My review is only for the bakery and store portion of Pan Chancho. I haven't had the chance to dine in the cafe yet, mostly because it gets extremely busy, especially on weekends. That said, the bakery/store has so many great finds. Their bread is excellent quality and a great value for the size, at around $5 for a small loaf and $8 for a larger one. My favorite is the olive rosemary sourdough, which is absolutely delicious. The saucisson sec is another great local find. The baked goods offer a nice rotating variety, with everything from Québec maple chômeurs to Italian maritozzi. On my last visit, I tried the Vietnamese coffee panna cotta, which was excellent. There's also an large gluten-free selection, ranging from breads to fresh-baked goods. The gluten-free scones are a particular standout. Beyond the food, Pan Chancho also has a great selection of kitchen and pantry-related items, including spices, pasta, sauces, hand towels, reusable bags, and more. It's the kind of place where you can go in for a loaf of bread and easily leave with a whole bag of interesting little things. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in downtown Kingston! The bakery alone is reason enough to visit, even if you don't get a chance to sit down at the cafe.

    While exploring Kingston for our first trip to Canada, we wanted to sample butter tarts. The Pan…read moreChancho Bakery did not disappoint. Coming from NC, the filling tasted like the inside of a pecan pie. Delicious! My Americano coffee was strong and hit the spot. My MIL and I also purchased baguettes and a cinnamon roll. All exceptional quality!

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    Pan Chancho Bakery - Goodies to go

    Goodies to go

    Pan Chancho Bakery - Fresh breads

    Fresh breads

    Pan Chancho Bakery - Entrance

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