Representing 2025, D is for Dianne's Fish Shack & Smokehouse. This is another June 2025 Canada…read moretrip. I decided it'd be cool after Toronto instead of going the same way back to go up east-northeast and come back into the US from the Thousands Islands Bridge to see something different. We arrived in Kingston at dinnertime hungry but unsure what to eat. I looked on Yelp after parking in downtown, but was still unsure. My girlfriend & I needed to use restroom and popped in a hotel. We asked the front desk recommendations. She recommended Dianne's very close walk. We ate outside. It was balmy for Kingston in early June with temps in the 70's F around 8 PM; their average high temp in early June is only upper 60's F (around 20 C). Our server was friendly. She said people are enjoying the first really warm evening of the season. We both got their fish n' chips. It's an Alaskan Pacific haddock as opposed to cod or others used. This is superior to other fish n' chips I've had. This is delicious. Fries were good too, but the fish was the real star and about the best fried fish I've had.

It was great! The fish cakes and mexicorn were good as well as the mocktail that I ordered the…read moreservers all wear black which adds to the ambiance of the pool and water vibe

Best onion rings I've had in years! The fresh cut fries were as advertised: FRESH cut. So many…read moreplaces pre-cook their fries or use frozen potatoes. Not these guys! I've never eaten poutine in my life, but this is the place where I will be trying it.

This was my one of my fave travel breakfasts ever. There…read morewere two Coco Frutti locations I visited in Kingston and this one was a bit more upscale. I believe the building is newer, the decor was fancier and I really loved the atmosphere. The menu offers plenty of choice without being overwhelming. They also serve alcohol, and anyone who knows me is well aware of my mimosa obsession. The mimosa here is top notch. My server was Rebecca, such a hard-working and sweet person. The restaurant was busy and she was the only server I saw. If she was handling the whole place by herself, you would never know. She handled those tables like a pro. The computer system even went down shortly after I'd placed my order. The guys at the table in front of me had to wait for their bill, but she was so apologetic and professional. Handled that situation like a pro too. She never missed a beat. I was so excited about the Tex-Mex Benny. I could even get the poached eggs and veggies on a gluten-free buckwheat crepe. It was such a treat. The hollandaise at some places can be too mustard forward, but it is perfectly balanced here. The plate also came with guacamole and crispy potatoes that were tender inside. The breakfast was fabulous, just fantastic and I ate every bite. Both locations were very good, but this one edged the other out in decor/seating/colour scheme of the building and there were more veggies on the benny at this location. But both servers were top notch. I tipped Rebecca well. That girl was working so hard and never broke her professional, kind manner. Some places treat me less than being a solo diner, but she treated me like every other table and even took the time to ask me about my day. It's a serious plus when your server take the time to get to know you a little bit. She asked me if I made a mistake with the tip and I told her no, she was working so hard and always making the best of a situation that was difficult at times. She teared up. Such a sweet hardworking person. She made the experience as much as the food and drink did. If you want a fantastic breakfast/brunch, stop in here. You will not be disappointed. I definitely want to visit Kingston again and will always stop in here for that amazing Tex-Mex Benny!

This review is for the Napanee location of Coco Frutti. My daughter and I attended for breakfast…read moreand there were only a couple other tables with customers. Our waitress was wonderful and the service from her was wonderful, but the food was a different story. It took what seemed like forever for our food to arrive. My daughter ordered the rainbow crepe and mid way through eating, discovered a strawberry that had been semi sliced with the green top still on it. The flavours were decent with the crepe, although after a taste of it that she offered, I found the English cream to be pretty bland. I had ordered the Florentine Eggs Benedict for myself with a side of ham. Being a huge foodie and very fluent home chef, I was extremely disappointed to find the eggs over-poached, the hollandaise bland and too runny, and the spinach was cold. My side of ham also came out 5 minutes later, and very much resembled a piece of fried bologna sliced in half. I would like to give Coco Frutti another chance, but I doubt it will be in the near future, and I'm positive it will not be the Napanee location.

Just adding to what others have said about this place so it can be on the map to non-locals!…read more This diner is a treat serving breakfast all day. The menu has ample of affordable breakfast options and when we received the food, it did not disappoint! I decided to get the Two by Five (pictured) and I cannot believe the amount of food I got. It was perfect for the 3 hour kayaking I had planned after breakfast. Coming from the Toronto area, the breakfast I got would have easily cost $15+. Great home style diner located in the heart of "downtown" Gananoque.

This place is great for an affordable diner style breakfast, nothing extraordinary. I greatly…read moreappreciated they had vegetarian options like the veggie Monty (watch out it's a huge breakfast with a pancake on the side). Service was good as well.

I took a day trip to Kingston and the first thing I was craving after crossing the Canadian border…read morewas poutine. My travel companion has a gluten allergy so we had to consider that while looking for a place. Thankfully we found Hey Darlin' Diner with its gluten-friendly menu, in the center of Kingston one block away from Princess Street. There was a decent amount of street parking available, but there is also a parking garage right next door. Not everything on the menu is marked gluten-friendly, but our waiter explained that the fried chicken and poutine are always made gluten-free. I couldn't decide between the two so I went with the dirty bird poutine, which is a fried boneless chicken thigh over poutine. The portion was huge! I was full after eating half and saved the rest for dinner when I was back home. The poutine and the chicken were both fried perfection--crispy, but not oily. Service was outstanding too! Our waiter was extremely friendly and checked on us frequently, and gave us recommendations of things to do while in Kingston. Definitely recommend stopping at Hey Darlin' for a filling meal, especially if you eat gluten-free.

Great chicken sandwich and cute place, but unfortunately will not be back, as I avoid patronizing…read morebusinesses whose employees are currently seeking recourse from the labour board for unpaid wages.

A lovely brunch spot that my friend and I really enjoyed. My boyfriend actually recommended it…read moresince he works in Kingston from time to time, and whenever he's in town he always tries to stop by. We got the Turkey Focaccia, peach bbq pork buns and Mediterranean eggs. Everything we had tasted was super fresh and delicious. The soup of the day was tomato, and you could really tell it was made fresh and not from a can. Their bread and focaccia are also made in house, and the focaccia was soooo good super light, fluffy, and super flavorful. The staff was super quick and everything came out fairly quickly. Overall, everything tasted fresh and yummy, and I would definitely come back. I also want to try their coffee next time. They have a cute little shop connected to the café where you can buy their fresh bread and jams too.

Can't beat homemade sourdough toast from their Bread and Butter bakery next door! We bought a loaf…read moreto take home. Cappuccino is picture perfect and delicious, nutty notes and made with local Limestone Creamery milk. Breakfast was tasty, and ambience is upscale cafe vibe. Busy spot, service was still good. We will be back.

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!

Stumbled upon what I thought was a regular coffee shop, turns out it's a secret Taiwanese coffee…read moreshop! They have a delicious oolong tea latte and a lot of tasty pastries. We got the mini chicken pot pie that was perfectly cooked. I really wanted to try their almond croissant but it gets sold out by 9am. Highly recommended coffee shop when you're visiting the thousand islands in Ganonoque

I stopped here on my way to Ottawa for work!! Oh boy oh boy…read moreoh boy! Delicious French tortiere . I will be making a long drive here every once in a while just to have the meat pie .....also to sample wonderful arrangement of Italian dishes! Good food that tastes like it was made with love and attention! I like the ambience ! This could be the start of something big!!