I stopped by for a bubble tea after having dinner across the street at Geneva Crepe Bistro and the…read moretea was ok, although too sweet (even at 50% sweetness) and I found the tapioca to be too mushy. I got a medium Original Milk Tea with Hazelnut Flavouring $4.30 and added tapioca pearls for another $0.50 ($4.80 total). I asked for half sweet and regular ice. I didn't really taste much hazelnut flavour, and it was still really sweet for my tastes (I guess I should have ordered quarter sweet). It didn't have a strong tea flavour either. Fortunately, it wasn't too rich nor too creamy. I didn't get that much tapioca, but I guess it was ok because I found the tapioca too mushy. The place looked clean and service was fine. I've had better bubble tea, but I've also had much worse, so this place is ok. Maybe other flavours are better. Also, I just had bubble tea and didn't try their food or other offerings like shaved ice. I love shaved ice, so might have to return to try that :)

It's alright. Went for some shoyu ramen and also had strawberry shaved ice after a grueling exam…read more The ramen was pretty good, decent portions and solid flavor, no complaints there. Shaved ice left a lot to be desired. Not a lot of flavor, strawberries did not look very fresh and the portion was pretty small for the price ($7 I think?). This place does get pretty busy because it is one of the go-to student spots for some Taiwanese food and bubble tea so do be wary of that. Service was fast and seating was comfortable. Would return to try a few more desserts or when I'm craving bubble tea although I have heard from some friends that they take a long time to make bbt.

I've been to classics since my 1st year at university but somehow never got around to reviewing it…read more Went today after class for some lunch (probably my 3rd or 4th time?). Classics is kind of like Ten Ren's Tea back in the GTA. With a collection of bubble tea/fruit drinks, small chinese snacks and some rice/noodle dishes. Their selection is actually pretty solid and you'll probably find something that you really missed if you're like me from the GTA. Ordered the Chicken Fried Udon (13.99) and Original Milk Tea with Tapioca (5.50). Nothing spectacular and nothing bad either. The chicken udon tasted good and had plenty of toppings while the milk tea was alright, but with Chatime open in Kingston now, I expect that to be the boba king on Princess. Food is like a 3/5. Where the extra star comes from is that Classics is kind of a vibe. Really reminds me of back in the GTA and they play almost exclusive Jay Chou in there. Not many options in Kingston for this type of food!

Food is okay here - some indeed are pretty good. I have been ordering food here many, may times…read more Last night, when I called them for delivery and asked to be delivered by Princess delivery, the person who answered the phone said I had to go through delivery platforms, Skip the Dishes, DoorDash. I told her I do not want to pay by credit card online, and I wanted to pay by cash. I almost attempted to say, " Do you still want my business?" She kept saying something that did not make sense. I finally hanged up the phone. I was able to order items from this place a couple of times ago and delivered to me by Princess delivery, and at that time, the person who answered took my call did that with no problems. Why different people answering the phone has a different response? You guys need to pull up your socks together!!!!!!

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!

Wow! Just stopped in here for a quick bite and some caffeine, and this place was really cool! Loads…read moreof delicious looking pastries. I had a bite of my gfs bagel sandwich and it was really good, with a delicious aioli on it. My drip coffee was really good!! I could tell that they were using good quality beans (probably their own). Comfy inside with plenty of seating, and they had a lot of workers so nobody was waiting too long. Really surprised, didn't expect to like this random spot so much, but they knocked it out of the park!

Good latte, awesome vibes, reasonable prices. It's nice to break away from the coffee chains…read moresometimes. Also if you're into roasting they have a coffee roaster here.

From the owner: Established in 1997, Multatuli Coffee Merchants is Kingston Ontario's go to source for fresh…read moreroasted fair trade and organic coffee. We welcome walk in customers to our wholesale roasting outlet on Progress Avenue where you'll experience the intense fragrance and captivating visuals of a working wholesale coffee roastery. Be sure to check out the broad range of manual brewing equipment, flavour syrups, organic teas and chai concentrates. While you're here take time to enjoy an expertly prepared cappuccino or manual brew coffee at our custom shipping container espresso bar.

Since I last visited Kingston a few years ago, the main street appears to have been flooded with…read morebubble tea places. I passed at least 4 within as many blocks and also several signs saying more are "coming soon". This place came highly recommended though so I stopped in and decided on a matcha tea and red bean bubble tea with white pearls. The place was clean and roomy, the staff were friendly (and even tried to persuade me to take away a free mango tea also, but there's only so much one person can drink) and the selection of teas was extensive. While I can't compare to the other places yet, my tea was great and I'd totally recommend this place if you're wandering around Princess Street craving bubble tea!

Chatime - Brown…read moresugar pearl milk tea (less ice, 50% sugar) 7/10 Pretty much regulars at Chatime now. Got an offer for free drinks today, so we decided to try the brown sugar pearl milk tea! Despite being a bit too sweet for our tastes (even at less sugar), it was tasty and the staff were amazing!! **Follow @smfoodd on Instagram for more!

Quiet coffee shop with good pastry selection and the plain latte without sugars and syrups was…read moreperfection. They were kind enough to offer me a to go cup of water and the service was very friendly and welcoming.

Checked out Elm Cafe, as recommended by a local. Definitely a cute cafe, right on Montreal Street…read more Loved the lavender latte with almond milk. Also tried the hazelnut chocolate croissant. Both were decent for a quick snack and drink. The outdoor patio is lovely with the vines and a few small tables. However the air conditioner (or some other type of machine) is quite loud, which impacts the ambiance. Would definitely pop by again!

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.

This lovely café sits right on bustling Princess Street in downtown Kingston.Its decor pays full…read morehomage to iconic French novelist Honoré de Balzac, decked out in warm old-world French vintage styling instead of instantly inviting. I've regularly picked up their whole roasted coffee beans from mainstream grocery stores, so I was thrilled to finally visit the brick-and-mortar spot and taste their fresh in-house brews. A fantastic local Ontario coffee staple worth stopping by!

Delicious coffee, cozy ambiance, and stellar service :) Our…read moreserver was extra considerate checking in to see if we wanted our ham sandwiches and almond croissants warmed up, that was so appreciated! 10/10 recommend checking this place out!