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NORTHSIDE ESPRESSO + KITCHEN

(4.9 Score)
198 Princess Street,
Kingston, ON K7L 1B2 Directions

Since 2017

Specialities:

✓Black Espresso ✓Monogram's Single Origin Espresso ✓Ristretto ✓Espresso ✓Long Black ✓Milk Espresso ✓Short Mac ✓Long Mac ✓Piccolo Latte ✓Magic ✓Flat White ✓Cappuccino ✓Latte ✓Mocha ✓Batch Brew ✓Pot Of Tea for One ✓Cold Brew ✓Cold Brew and Grapefruit ✓Iced Long Black ✓Iced Latte ✓Black Sesame Iced Latte ✓Iced Mocha ✓Iced Chocolate ✓Melbourne Iced Latte ✓Melbourne Iced Mocha ✓Melbourne Iced Chocolate ✓Pickled Beetroot ✓Hollandaise ✓Hummus ✓Roast Tomatoes ✓Greens ✓Bacon ✓Seed To Sausage Chorizo ✓Haloumi ✓Smoked Coho Salmon ✓The Conti ✓Jamon Au Buerre ✓Roast Chicken ✓Eggplant

"NORTHSIDE espresso + kitchen is an Airy-chic Australian cafe offering coffee drinks, along with salads, breakfast and daytime bites. Combining the essential Aussie trinity of delicious brekkie, friendly service, and third wave coffee, NORTHSIDE espresso + kitchen is a space to take a pause from the busyness of everyday life, soak up the atmosphere and leave feeling like you’re a part of it all. The cafe is wheelchair accessible and allows dogs. They accept payment methods including credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments. NORTHSIDE espresso + kitchen offers healthy options, quick bites, vegetarian options and organic dishes.

2026 Highlights: NORTHSIDE espresso + kitchen serves seasonal brunch, locally sourced dishes, freshly made sandwiches, baked goods, specialty coffee and cocktails."

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BLACK ESPRESSO:
Ristretto $3.60
Espresso $3.60
Long Black $3.80
Milk + Espresso:
Macchiato $3.70
Magic $4.50
Flat White $4.50
Cappuccino $4.50
Latte $4.50
Mocha $5.70
ICED:
Cold Brew $4.50
Iced Long Black $4.00
Iced Latte $5.70
Black Sesame Iced Latte $5.70
Iced Mocha $5.70
Iced Chocolate $5.70
SIGNATURES:
Mont Blanc $7.00
Peppermint Patty $8.50
Cold Brew + Grapefruit $6.00
Matcha $6.00
Strawberry Iced Matcha $7.00
Prana Chai Latte $7.00
Freshly Squeezed Oj $5.50
Freshly Squeezed Ruby Grapefruit $5.50
House Lemonade $6.00
Barbet Sparkling Soda $3.50
COCKTAILS:
Golden Wattle Mimosa $15.00
Grapefruit Mimosa $15.00
Boozy Latte $14.50
Espresso Martini $15.00

Contact:

Mon-Sun: 8am - 3pm

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JUNIPER CAFE

(4.9 Score)
118-370 King Street West,
Kingston, ON K7L 2X4 Directions

Since 2016

Specialities:

✓Drip Coffee ✓Breakfast Sandwich ✓Vegetarian Breakfast Sandwich ✓Beking’s Yogurt Parfait ✓Egg and Cheese Boat 'khachapouri' (terra Verde Only) ✓Shakshuka (terra Verde Only) ✓Walnut French Toast Fig and Pecan ✓Roasted Beet ✓Greek Style ✓Tomato Basil (vegetarian) ✓Roasted Squash (vegetarian) ✓Potato Leak ✓Caprese Skewers ✓Marinated Olives ✓Bread Board ✓Qc 'canardises' Foie Gras ✓'atwood' Mennonite Salami and Other Local Charcuterie ✓Artisan Cheese Boards ✓Dolmas ✓Sweet Spread ✓High Tea

"Juniper Cafe offers a seasonal menu that features breakfast sandwiches, soups, made-to-order salads, and daily in-house baked goods. Their team feels like a family, and they work together to make guests feel at home. This licensed waterfront cafe is situated in the Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning. They focus on teamwork to deliver a unique customer experience with quality food and drinks, all made in-house, while honouring sustainable practices. The cafe offers catering services with a capacity to accommodate 150 guests. Their kids' lunches are designed considering growing bodies and palates, using simple and fresh ingredients free from additives. Bulk orders for schools and camp organizers are welcome, offering nutritious and flavorful options made in-house. Juniper Cafe provides gluten-free options. They also offer online orders, takeout and delivery services.Juniper Cafe offers an indoor dining area, an outdoor patio/terrace and counter seating options. The cafe has plenty of parking spaces.

2026 Highlights: Juniper Cafe a waterfront cafe located at the Tett Centre in Kingston, Ontario, offering specialty coffee, house-made sandwiches, soups, salads, brunch, freshly baked goods, high tea, catering, and locally sourced food with views of Lake Ontario."

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Menu:

COFFEETEA:
Brewed Coffee $4.00
Espresso $4.20
Americano $4.50
Misto $5.20
Cortado $5.20
Cappuccino $5.50
Flat White $5.50
Latte $6.10
Turmeric Latte $6.50
Chai Latte $5.90
Matcha Latte $6.50
Mocha $6.50
Tea $4.10
Tea Fog $5.60
Ginger Lemon Honey $4.80
Hot Chocolate $4.75
Fluffy $4.50
COLD DRINKS:
Iced Americano $4.50
Iced Latte $6.10
Iced Matcha $6.50
Iced Tea $4.80
County Bounty Soda $4.00
Sparkling Tea Numbere $4.00
Bubbly Party Pack (12 Variety) $41.00
Black River Juice $4.35
Artizen Kombucha $5.50
Rise Kombucha $5.75
St-Justin Sparkling Water $2.60

Contact:

(613) 344-1736

Mon-Fri: 8am - 7pm
Sat: 8am - 6pm
Sun: 9am - 5pm

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STARBUCKS KINGSTON

(4.8 Score)
1151 Division Street,
Kingston, ON K7K 5W3 Directions

Specialities:

✓Blonde Roast Sunsera ✓Featured Medium Roast Pike Place® Roast ✓Featured Dark Roast ✓Decaf Pike Place® Roast ✓Caffè Misto ✓Caffè Americano ✓Americano Misto ✓Brown Sugar Oat Americano ✓Caffè Latte ✓Oat Latte ✓Starbucks Blonde® Vanilla Latte ✓Cinnamon Dolce Latte ✓Lavender Oat Latte ✓Cappuccino ✓Caffè Mocha ✓White Chocolate Mocha ✓Espresso Macchiato ✓Caramel Macchiato ✓Flat White ✓Cortado ✓Brown Sugar Oat Cortado ✓Espresso ✓Espresso Con Panna ✓Egg ✓Pesto and Mozzarella Sandwich ✓Three Cheese and Egg Sandwich ✓Bacon-style Turkey ✓Cheddar and Egg White Sandwich ✓Sausage ✓Cheddar and Egg Sandwich ✓Double-smoked Bacon

"Starbucks Kingston is known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability. They are committed to making their partners proud and investing in their health, well-being and success and to creating a culture of belonging where everyone is welcome. 450K+ Farmers who work with Starbucks around the world, 3% of the world’s coffee is purchased by Starbucks annually and 70 model coffee farms in Starbucks' supply chain, where solutions are put into action. The cafe offers rewards and gift cards. Their mission is to, with every cup, with every conversation, with every community, nurture the limitless possibilities of human connection.

2026 Highlights: Starbucks Kingston is a coffeehouse chain serving specialty coffee, espresso beverages, teas, Frappuccino blended beverages, pastries, and light meals."

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Menu:

Coffee Frappuccino®:
Caramel Frappuccino® Blended Beverage $7.35
Coffee Frappuccino® Blended Beverage $7.35
Mocha Frappuccino® Blended Beverage $7.35
Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino® Blended Beverage $8.15
Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino® Blended Beverage $8.15
Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino® Blended Beverage $8.15
MATCHA:
Iced Banana Bread Matcha $7.75
Caramel Protein Matcha $8.15
Iced Protein Matcha $8.15
Iced Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein Matcha $8.35
Iced Mango Cream Matcha $7.35
Lavender Matcha $6.35
Iced Caramel Protein Matcha $8.35
Sugar-Free Caramel Protein Matcha $8.15
Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha $7.35
Matcha Latte $7.15
CHAI:
Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte $6.95
Iced Orange Cream Chai $7.35
Iced Banana Bread Chai $7.75
Chai Latte $6.35

Contact:

(613) 545-7958

Mon-Thu & Sun: 5:30am - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 5:30am - 9:30pm

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NORTHSIDE ESPRESSO + KITCHEN REVIEWS

Probably my favourite spot in Kingston! The food is a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for - the quality is phenominal and I believe most of the ingredients sre from local suppliers. My favourite menu item is the brunswick classic. Friendly waiting staff and well-decorated space with lots of plants. Sometimes there is a wait to be seated and you will be given the option to sit alone or with another party if everyone is comfortable with that. If the wait is expected to be long, you are free to explore the nesrby shops and you will get a text when your table is ready.

Lovely service and atmosphere! Would recommend! Price is on the higher side, but everything is fresh and worth it (wait time is a bit longer, so it great for you to catch up with friends and another factor that contributes to the food being made on the fly). They have daily features which was awesome and their iced black sesame latte is chefs kiss.

Very chic interior. Excellent espresso. My Mont Blanc (cold press, cream, orange) was refreshing and delicious. My husband's espresso shot was beautiful. Lovely staff. Quiet to moderate noise level on a weekday. Clean, spacious restrooms.

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JUNIPER CAFE REVIEWS

I visited the Juniper Cafe this February with a friend and we had a great experience. I ordered a latte and a ginger molasses cookie, both of which were absolutely delicious. The ambience is great; very cozy, casual and chill, with dainty/quirky elements and decor. It’s a small space so it can get crowded fast, but the seating is comfortable and the layout is utilized well, so as long as you don’t plan on going at peak times with a big group, you should be fine. Highly recommend.

Visited this Cafe after our Kingston Pen tour. Ordered the buttersquash soup and a chicken sandwich. Both were decent. Service was good as food was brought out to us in the patio. Best thing is the view of the patio. There were a lot of bugs when we went unfortunately.

Lovely cafe, excellent location. An amazing place to read with the view of the lake. A mandatory stop during a visit of the town.

STARBUCKS KINGSTON REVIEWS

We stopped at this place twice, both while traveling from Ottawa to Toronto via the Book a Ride bus and on our return journey. The shop was very clean overall, the staff were friendly and the service was prompt. I tried a caramel mocha and it tasted decent. They have a decent number of seating arrangements. The restroom was clean as well.

I was having a shit start to my day about to start a 12 hour shift and the girl at the drive thru was so kind. The debit machine wasn’t working and she offered my drinks to me on her … something so little but really changed my morning. Thank you dark haired pony tail with glasses girl in the window.

This location is awesome. The staff are fantastic. They’re very friendly and helpful. My drinks are always perfect. Thank you to the baristas here for being so excellent! There’s plenty of seating inside and out. There’s a small patio if you want to sit outside.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

NORTHSIDE ESPRESSO + KITCHEN Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Social Media: 9
Extensive Menu: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Variety of Menu: 10
Videos: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

JUNIPER CAFE Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Acknowledgments: 8
Current Evaluation: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

STARBUCKS KINGSTON Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Acknowledgments: 8
Current Evaluation: 8
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

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