Love this old-timey store! It has been here since 1865 I believe…read more So many fun food stuffs to discover here. Mostly canned/packaged goods, with some delicious local fresh cheeses near the back of the store. They also sell their own coffee (try the Kingston blend) and custom or pre-made gift baskets. They carry a huge selection of unique imported food items from legit Italian pasta to local hot sauce to candy from England. I always stop by when I am in town to pick up a neat goodie to take home ;)

Cooke's is a staple in downtown Kingston. It's a specialty food store with imports mainly from the…read moreUK. They have coffees, teas, chocolates, candies, and much more. I personally go there whenever I want to find a sweet gift for someone. You never know what you'll find. What makes the store really special is the antique feel, especially the floors that are creaky old wood (that's a good thing!) Also, the aromas when you first walk in of coffee and chocolate are amazing.

This place is pretty poppin' on a Sunday. Talk about popular brunch spots. First come, first…read moreserved, no reservations. I know this place exists because of their generosity to Camp Outlook. They have absolutely 100% scrumptious bread! And baked goodies. I love their dinner buns. They are made in this pull-a-part style and absolutely delicious to accompany soup, or toasted with butter, or, Pb&J, or cheese. Almost anything really, you can't go wrong. I was in Kingston recently and really wanted those dinner buns, unfortunately they didn't have them. Not on Sunday, not on Monday. I settled for their mini olive and rosemary dinner rolls. They were good too. Service here is pretty on point. There was a question I had asked the lady behind the counter and she came out from behind the counter to help answer any questions I had and serve me. She was really awesome! They have a catering menu, a cafe for brunch, they have fresh breads available and they do specialty cakes. They are totally the real deal. AND they sell Neal Brothers' cheese puffs. Havent been able to find these bad boys anywhere. They discontinued them in grocery retailers and health food stores don't seem to carry them. I'm in Toronto and havent been able to find them for a couple of years. They are a pretty penny, yet worth it for the sheer pleasure. Their store front is spacious and inviting. Certainly the place to be, everyone seemed to be walking in when I went. It is very well known. They can for sure accomodate a large amount of people. I would most definitely revisit when Im in the city next.

Staffs are friendly. The sit down cafe was full service. Wished they had a place to sit down for…read morethose of us who wanted the bakery. We winded up eating in our car. The sliced turkey with 2 years aged cheddar on rye bread was delish. The dressing was refreshing as well. The Portuguese egg tart was different from NYC. Maybe it would've kicked it up a notch if it was warmed up with a more crisp. But also yummy.

Driving back from Montreal to Toronto, Kingston seemed like the perfect spot to stop for a late…read morelunch. We scoped out a few places and landed here for a change from the typical pub vibe, Italian pasta joints around the corner, or chains like Jack Astor's. We beat the lunch crowd, arriving just before 2 PM. Service was great--we were seated immediately and ordered a few tapas: some roasted Brussels sprouts and a selection of meat options including Persian BBQ lamb, achiote grilled chicken, and sticky pork ribs. The chicken was my least favorite, though it wasn't bad. Everything else was absolutely delicious and flavorful. I'd really like to come back another time for proper drinks--they have an impressive wine list and a nice selection of sangrias that caught my eye. Definitely worth a return visit if you're passing through Kingston.

Located in Kingston, Ontario this is a tapas style restaurant. The interior is dark and cool making…read moreyou think of a wine cellar. Full bar with extensive wine options. They have a private party room downstairs which is also where the restrooms are located so the restaurant isn't really accessible. They recommend 3-4 dishes per person. This can be expensive as most dishes are in the 20 dollar range. The steak with chimichurri sauce was excellent!!! But was also $44.00 for about 13 small slices. We also ordered a Thai green curry cod that comes with cashews infused in the sauce. We had a nut allergy at the table so they were able to remove the cashews to make the dish nut free. Service was decent but this is a dining environment where you are not rushed out the door. Dishes come out sporadically so you are meant for slow dining. This is a good place to celebrate a special occasion or if you just want something different while in Kingston.

The friendly woman I talk with is so kind and enthusiastic about cool cake ideas we have for custom…read morecakes. The cakes are beautiful, delicious and a great value for the price. They really should charge more. Every time I go in for my cake orders, I end up walking out with a bunch of delicious fresh baked goods because I can't resist the beautiful smell and display of the goodies. Our party guests can't wait to see what we bring next. Always new and interesting things for each season and Holiday.

This is bakery is amazing. The owner and baker make the best sugar cookies and her prices are…read moreamazing. She is so welcoming! I would highly recommend this bakery.

What a beautiful little spot. I visited this location last…read morenight. Spring of 2026. Someone wanted ice cream. Not me. I originally said not for me. Then we walked in. Charming location, friendly staff. Once the scoops were being made, with all the flavours and options. It all looked so good. I couldn't resist. I had two scoops; one skor and skor chocolate. Ah! The flavours were spectacular. The cone was a dark chocolate dipped waffle cone. Mmmmmm! For someone who originally said no thanks ,not for me. I was not disappointed. I'm sure all the locals know of this place. if you are travelling to Kingston, make it a point to stop in and enjoy what maybe the best ice cream imaginable.

The lineup outside was enough to tell me that it'd be worth stopping by here. I debated between Mio…read moreGelato and the other ice cream shop a few stores down, but after comparing the lineups, I opted for Mio and I have zero regrets. I ordered a pint and opted to go for the hazelnut flavor. They have quite a lot of options to choose from and that was overwhelming for me, as I had no idea what to get since eveeything sounded so good. Luckily they allowed me to sample to decide which flavor I want to go for. The pistachio was also really nice. There are some benches outside for you to enjoy your gelato. Service was quick and staff were nice.

Stopped in Kingston on our way to Montreal and found this place to grab a bite to eat and some…read morecoffee. This breakfast sandwich was soooo good I loved the herbed mayo they put on it and the bagel itself was actually good. It was pretty packed inside with people with laptops so it seems like a good place to chill and get some work done. The coffee was yummy as well!

great place! I love the coffee and the bakery goods. the staff are all super nice and it is locally…read moreowned. They have comfy seating in the back of the cafe as well. Highly recommend

Ordered an oatmeal raisin cookie, a sausage roll and a croissant. The oatmeal raisin cookie was…read moregood, although a bit too hard (maybe its a day old?). We had to reheat the sausage roll at home as they did not offer to do it in store, which was fine since we weren't planning on eating it right away. It was just ok, it had a lot of minced meat inside. The croissant was good but not the best I've had.

Amazing food and great service especially if you are looking to have a large party or gatheringread more

I stopped in for ice cream here during my birthday trip to Kingston. This location is downtown on…read morethe water and just a few steps down from the gelato place. The store was very cute and the staff behind the counter friendly. They have vanilla based flavours and chocolate based along with other items. I ordered what I believe was called the White Knight. It tasted milk chocolate with white chocolate pieces. I had been to Mio Gelato a few steps down, so of course your brain is going to compare. This place didn't have benches outside or anywhere to sit as the gelato place did, so I had to walk down to the water and find a place, but it was nice to sit in the little park area under the trees in the shade. The ice cream was good, but it did have a very slight 'freezer' taste at the beginning. The white chocolate chunks were very good. The service wasn't as friendly at this store as Mio. Just basic, but good enough. The ice cream taste is creamier than the gelato, so it's always nice to have something new and different on a different day. One of the better ice cream shops I've visited, and I would definitely stop in again to try another flavour.

Very wonderful ice cream parlour experience…read more The food here was very good because it was homemade and it tasted really good because of the good quality. The service here was very wonderful because the staff were very polite and respectful. The ambiance of this location is an ice cream parlour style and the parlour was very clean. For the reasons I have stated in this review, I highly recommend and encourage you to visit his ice cream parlour because you will have good homemade food and good service for a very fair and very cheap and reasonable price.