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.

You can find almost anything here…read more Love the vibe of the old building and the selection of all kinds of natural foods. You can find gluten free, vegan, and other specialty options. You can also buy spices in bulk which is awesome when you only need a teaspoon of cloves for a certain recipe and will most likely never use them again. The staff kind of have a "I cant be bothered" attitude but I really enjoyed the food I bought from here hence the four stars ;)

I'm a big fan of natural products and Tata Natural Foods does a pretty good job of supplying me…read morewith a wide range of things; everything from almond flour (meal) to vitiamn supplements, dairy-free ice cream and bulk natural PB. The environment is really cool; the old wooden floors creak a bit and you feel as if you are walking around a modern-era old-fashioned general store. Staff are incredibly helpful, especially when you're not sure where something might be located.

Yummy havarti, old cheddar and cheese curds Their cheese especially the curds are second to none…read more A nice place to stop and pick up some after visiting Kingston. Had 2 brands of locally made honey, condiments and pickles. Nice assortment of add ons like healthy crackers etc. A small assortment of bagged candies and even a small deli tube of humbug candies too. yea Sadly, they stopped selling bigger blocks of cheese because it wasn't selling.

In addition to having some amazing cheese, Wilton is nostalgia for me. It was THE place to go and…read morebuy cheese when I was a kid, growing up in Kingston. It's still THE place to buy cheese. Whenever I am back in town, I at least have to stop and get some Wilton curds (and usually a bunch of other cheese to go along with it). The staff has been consistently friendly throughout the years too. I love this place.

A Let Down. I was so excited to find this decor shop in…read moredowntown Kingston, as I prefer to shop locally instead of at big box stores. I found a great faux fiddle leaf tree and tried it out in the space I was looking to fill in my bedroom. After trying it here and several other locations I decided I wanted to return it. I called several times last week to try and make sure I would be able to return it, as this tree is about 6' tall and is very difficult to transport. I finally left a voicemail on their machine on Sunday. They got back to me on Monday saying I would need the receipt and in 15 days of purchasing. At the time I couldn't find the receipt, but went searching and found it. My boyfriend took the first part of the morning off work to help me transport it, as we both work until 6:00pm (when the store closes). When I brought it in the sale person said we also needed an additional receipt that had some 25 digit code on it. She showed us an example of one at the cash, which was stapled to the credit receipt. My receipt had no staple marks in it, and we inquired as to why mine may have not been stapled as well- also why I was not told about this particular receipt I needed. Mine says "Amanda's House of Elegance" on it and shows the price of the item. I don't think it was fair to turn us away. I must say, I was extremely disappointed in the service. This item was almost $300.00. I am clearly a potential customer that is willing to buy high end items. I would have expected better service and more willingness from the staff to satisfy the customer. Though I prefer to shop locally, I will not be returning to this store. I can't see how this business could ever compete with stores like Homesense (which has a 30 day return policy) or Pier 1 (which has a 45 day return policy) with no hassle and additionally has much more competitive pricing.

A very well organized and very clean store and in a great location DOWNTOWN Kingston! Amanda's…read moreHouse of Elegance is packed full of amazing décor........and ohhhh those pillows!! We were extremely impressed with the quality of the merchandise and how elegantly it's displayed. Simply put "A great store to purchase that special gift for that special room in your home" great for wedding gifts and Christmas shopping too!! #ShopDownTownKingston Beca & Gary Evans

Open later then others…read more Was very disappointed with their ground beef. 2lbs cost me $17.30. It was put in a bag with a small piece of tape. Bag did not stay closed. Brought it home and cooked it. The amount of fat that cooked off was close to half. I paid lean prices and got medium+. Never again.

From the owner: Top quality fresh and locally raised AAA and higher quality Canadian black angus beef, free run…read moreorganic chicken, cage free pork, ontario lamb, wagyu and Kobe, game meat, sea food, grocery, cheese, deli meat, pasta, sauces, soda.

A trip to Kingston wouldn't be complete without a visit to the Kingston Olive Oil Company. We are…read moreaddicted to the outstanding infused olive oils and balsamic vinegars. So many unusual flavours. On this latest trip we were travelling by train so took advantage of their free shipping with a minimum order of $120. We're trying a few new ones this time around: basil & thyme EVOOs, Espresso balsamic vinegar- can't wait to try it out with ice cream.

Super cute store located on Brock St just a few minutes from the main downtown corridor on…read morePrincess. I always make sure to stop by here whenever I'm in town! They have an amazing variety of vinegars (white balsamic and regular balsamic) and olive oils. The staff are very knowledgeable and can help you pair different flavours if you're feeling overwhelmed. Love that you can taste test the different products (vinegars and oils). They also run a bottle recycling program so if you bring back your washed bottles you can get 10% off a new bottle! They occasionally come out with new flavours so make sure to stop by every so often to check it out! Fun fact: this is also a stop on the Kingston food tours!

I expected so much more from River Mill. After looking at the website and reading reviews, I was…read moreexcited to eat dinner there. I always check websites. ALWAYS. I need to make sure they have something gluten-free I can eat and check to see if reservations are required. The website said nothing about needing one. I ate here on a Saturday night before going to a paranormal investigation at the Kintail Mill. The location is gorgeous and on the water. There is a large parking lot and ramp for wheelchairs. I have to be honest, when I stepped inside. I felt like I stepped back in time. I feel like this restaurant was a staple in the community way back when and hasn't evolved with the times quite enough. The outside is incredible brick face, but the walls are beige and there is heavy, dark brown furniture everywhere. The pattern in the carpet even felt dated to me. Nice light fixtures though. I could see an old grandfather clock from my table when I was seated. Had a bit of charm to it but added to the dated feel. I was put off immediately by the man who seated me. I told him I was 1 for dinner and I believe he asked if I had a reservation. I said no and he appeared flustered and, maybe I read him wrong, but thoroughly annoyed with my presence. I'm coming here to spend my hard-earned money, and I'm annoying you? I've said before, I don't cheap out on vaca eats and spent well over $100 with tip on this meal. I did not appreciate that first impression. The tables were covered in linen and it was, by my best description, an attempt at dated upscale. The kind of place Robert Irving needs to visit to revamp. The server and bartender though, they were younger than everyone else working there and both huge credits to the place. Anisah was my server, and she was friendly, engaging and perfect. I think she could tell I was a bit rattled and had a very calming way about her. The bartender made me the best margarita I ever had in my entire life. I think he put ground up unicorn horn in there or something! Anisah offered gluten-free bread with this amazing oil, which turned out to be some of the best I've had in a restaurant, and they don't add a surcharge like Chez Piggy does. But it's bread...great GF bread. Very much appreciated, but it's the main event that is make or break. I ordered the beef tenderloin and added lobster. The meal came out. It had what appeared to be a sweet potato puree, the tenderloin and a lobster tail. There was asparagus, of which I'm not fan, but I liked it on this plate. The puree was pretty good. The beef had a lot of flavour, enjoyed that. But the lobster tail. It was raw on the inside. If you blow up the photos, you can see it. I took a bite before I realized and it turned my stomach. Anisah took it back and it came back out overdone and rubbery. It also had a funny taste, like it had been in the freezer forever. And I'm reasonably sure it had been. The rest of the patrons were elderly, and don't get me wrong, I'm 56 myself, but I felt out of place or that maybe they were having some kind of event that I didn't belong being at. This feeling of being out of place persisted throughout the entire meal. In fact, I felt relieved when I walked out the front door. And I could taste that nasty freezerburnt lobster tail the entire 2-hour drive to Kintail Mill. I'm visiting Kingston again in October and definitely will NOT visit again. Anisah was incredible - she gets a 5 star from me - but she couldn't make up for the rest of the experience. I don't mind ever paying $100 for a meal, but that was not up to par.

The Dolce massage was amazing but do not include the River Mill Restaurant. We did and the…read morescallops came cold so I sent the back and they were still luke warm. When I ask why I was told you can only reheat them so much. I was shocked. I know I have high expectations but even my daughter said she would not eat them. We have spent 24 years in Southern CA and I know my sea food, that is one item on any menu that you do not reheat. You plan and hopefully the chief knows how quick they cook and can serve them hot. For $25 cook 4 new scallops and serve when done. My daughters chicken wrap was dry and finally had to request bread and olive oil to add flavor. The one good thing was the soup of the day was pipping hot but had to wait to long after requesting bread to the for dipping in the soup. It was worth the extra $50 to have a bottle of Prosecco so we were relaxed for the massages. Thank goodness this was not my Mother's Day lunch/brunch. I would not recommend if you have a palate for taste. I hate writing reviews like this but would have for a special occasion to end in disappointment.