Kingston’s cozy B&Bs, brunch, & cafés

At Pan Chancho, every item on the menu is unique! This locally owned, European-style café checks all the boxes for an amazing brunch: a charming aesthetic, food made from scratch, and a key location in the heart of downtown Kingston. 

The luxurious Frontenac Club, located in the heart of downtown Kingston, offers a complimentary, full-service, gourmet breakfast with every overnight stay. They also offer dinner at their gastropub, The Bank. Relax and refresh yourself at this elegant limestone boutique hotel that combines contemporary and historic touches—ensuring your stay is lavish yet homey.

Step into a family-run café nestled in the Inner Harbour neighborhood. The owners are dedicated to serving simple – but delicious – seasonal food and beverages. They also have a cozy patio so you can enjoy your coffee al fresco in the warmer months.

There’s nothing better than a brunch spot that was born out of one of the best bakeries in town, Bread and Butter. Delicious breads and baked goods are the foundation of their menu. Located in a modern, spacious restaurant attached to the bakery, Toast and Jam Café has quickly become a city favourite for their amazing food and delicious coffee. 

The Rosemount Inn encapsulates the epitome of elegance with its timeless design that fuses Victorian grandeur with contemporary touches. Not to be missed is the unforgettable breakfast experience, where overnight guests are treated to beautiful continental breakfast boxes delivered to guestrooms each morning.

Crave is Kingston’s largest independently owned and operated coffee house and scratch bakery. You’ll be amazed at the mouthwatering selection of sweet and savoury snacks they have to offer. Try any of their seasonal lattes to get your caffeine fix. 

Linger over a perfect cup of coffee at this delightful waterfront café, which promises a symphony of flavours with a French touch. Supplement your cortado or flat white with a fresh scone or bagel.

With a menu that is seasonal, fresh, and as locally sourced as possible – you can’t go wrong with brunch at Northside. Take a pause from the busyness of everyday life and soak up the atmosphere – you’ll love this café inspired by the culture of Melbourne, Australia.

The Secret Garden Inn treats overnight guests to a gourmet breakfast served in their stunning oak-panelled dining room. After a refreshing sleep in the elegant surroundings of the 1888 Victorian home, savour the delicious pan-European breakfast menu. The Secret Garden Inn also offers an afternoon English tea, with delicate cakes, savoury sandwiches, petit fours, and the occasional glass of bubbly.

Embedded at the back of the Tett Centre – and one of Kingston’s few waterfront patios – Juniper Café is an idyllic café where you can indulge in some yummy treats. Also check out their second location on the corner of Cataraqui Woods & Centennial Drive, to experience some café charm in the west end.  

Choose your tea – and your teapot – at this aptly named tea room tucked away in downtown Kingston. Pair your favourite tea with a freshly made scone or lemon cake, or enjoy a bowl of their famous spicy Moroccan peanut tomato soup. Enjoy your meal on the cozy courtyard patio or inside the tea room, decorated with dozens of novelty tea pots.