This place is great! It's got tons of local fresh and frozen that are high-end / organic /…read morefree-range and all the words you want to look for if you're looking for quality eats. The outside displays are always enticing; everything from fresh herb plants to produce can be seen as a backdrop to a small outdoor seating area, which is a great place to chill once you've grabbed a quick ready-to-go item for a snack or lunch. Typical items are sandwiches, fresh pizza, baked goods. Also, coffee is pretty decent. I'm a big fan of their move to support gluten free products. They currently carry Purest, a brand that's based in ON, and every Wednesday is gluten-free day; they have pizza and sandwiches that are really yummy. And, today I even scored a GF brownie - delicious. Prices definitely reflect the quality, which I won't complain about - it just makes it a more occasional stop for me.

Welcome change to the landscape of crappy convenient stores that dot the area around Queen's! Old…read moreFarm is owned/operated by a farmer and a chef and they offer a variety of products that are cooked up with local ingredients in their kitchen. Delicious soup, spinakopita and other goodies. They sell almost all local produce, with some flux during the winter months. Lots of meat, cheese options as well as veggies and a growing section of other staples like flour and beans. CSA drop-offs also abound here and it sort of turns into a cool little hub of activity in the summer. Not really much by way of seating area except during the summer time when the outside area turns into a patio area. Also probably some of the best coffee in Kingston. Bueno bean is the bomb.

A great selection of cheeses. I didn't get to try any of them but I took a few home. They are all…read moremade with rennet as an fyi for anyone with dietary restrictions. I did not know this before going. The staff are very friendly. They offer tastings outside in a nice space. Inside is quaint.

Bought the Groupon but then couldn't make it to the Picton shop; luckily, Patricia was nice enough…read moreto let me pick it up at their Etobicoke warehouse. Great deal on six kinds of cheeses; she also included sweets, a zucchini spread, and breadsticks too! See picture for the package. The only thing I'd change is their pick-up system; you have to email Patricia to make an appointment, and then update her every time your availability changes. It'd be easier for customers (and less hassle for Patricia) if it were an online booking system. However, these cheeses are wonderful-- I've never seen any of these brands before. Bravo on a fun assortment!

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.

Great place and awesome customer service. Always send out orders on time and always fresh.read more

This local cheese shop has a wonderful variety of high quality cheeses and healthy snacks. The…read moreStaff is very friendly and polite. I have used these cheeses on a variety of bbq meats and had lots of requests for more!

When passing through Balderson, this is a must visit. Not only for the cheese, but for the…read moreexcellent service that you'll only find in a small town shop that also stocks household staples, and a few other unique surprises. Ambiance is a refreshing change from the fast paced feelings you get from shops in larger cities.

Great products and friendly service I have been going there…read morefor many years Great ice cream. Squeaky cheese is the best

Say cheese please!!!! After so many years of eating this amazing cheese I find got to experience a…read moretrip to the mother ship!!! The store is small but packed with big flavor. They have a few cheeses to sample, lemon was interesting, I fell in love with the 20 year old cheese. Had to pick one of those ups! I also got some 12 year old cheese, salt water taffy and maple syrup for gifts back home. What a local favorite, so many shoppers came in as I got my treasures! Seems everyone knows who the big cheese is in this town!

This is a must stop for when we visit the Clayton area. Serving local cheese, jam, coffee, and bulk…read morecandy. It's clean. It's a little hard to navigate and move around on busy weekends. Tourist pricing for all items. Kids like to watch the cheese cutters in back after picking out their items. The cheese curds are a must try if that's your thing.

Delicious cheese curds, one of the only foods that squeak when you eat it. I love the white ones. I…read morewas there recently and tried a Cajun-spiced mix and beer nuts; both were yummy. In the summer, my favourite ice cream combination is black raspberry thunder and death by chocolate.

From the owner: Artisanal cow, goat and sheep cheeseread more