I am a huge fan of this business. Coffee is great, menu is succinct but manages to cover 'everyone', like gluten free, vegetarian, meat eater, etc. The best part, for me though, despite the great food, is the airy uncluttered decor. It is so easy to relax and simply enjoy a conversation (or get your Yelp review done ) in this relaxed space. On top of that, waitstaff are excellent, from seating thru to service. read more

NORTHSIDE Espresso + Kitchen - Airy bright decor makes it a very pleasant spot for a coffee break or brunch stop. - Cafes Near Me - Kingston, Ontario

We visited for takeout: two breakfast sandwiches (one as a combo with a coffee). The cafe has genuinely lovely vibes and beautiful decor, especially the abundant live plants. Unfortunately, our experience was tarnished by very poor and rude service. We were told the order would take 5-10 minutes, so we sat at an empty table. After a few minutes, a server approached us, abruptly asked we move to the 'communal table' because we had ordered takeout, and literally held out her hand to take my partner's coffee, stating no outside drinks were allowed. She took it and placed it behind the counter literally without any courtesy, please, or thank you. The person who took our original order never mentioned either the no-outside-drinks rule or any restrictions on where we could sit. After forcing us to move, the same server didn't even bring our food to the table, she just told us it was sitting on the counter. When we collected it, we only received the two breakfast sandwiches. The coffee that was included in the combo was completely missing (we didn't realize till after we left). We waited just under 25 minutes for a simple takeout order. The combination of uncommunicated rules, being demeaned and moved like we weren't welcome, the confiscation of the drink, and the incomplete order made the whole interaction feel disrespectful. The atmosphere is nice, but the rude service left such a bad impression... won't be back unfortunately. read more

They use very good espresso and make a great latte. You can order drinks to go, very good ambiance and vibe s?

the store itself is very cute. it's got a great vibe. sure it's the spot for every "cool late gen z early millennials" crowd but it's got a good look. the servers are sweet and attempt to make a honest connection. food is overpriced and there aren't many options. i believe there are 6-8 menu items and they all scream prestige. nothing to complain about just something i noticed. they say to trust them about the cold brew and grape juice... don't. read more

NORTHSIDE Espresso + Kitchen - French toast - Cafes Near Me - Kingston, Ontario

Amazing eggs Benedict. No notes. 5 stars. I've had many a Benedict, this was the best. Side of bacon was super generous. Get the extra hollandaise on the side, it's great with everything. Even my 9 year old son loved the Benedict. read more

Wow woe wow! This place completely matched expectations with everyone in our table. Our friends wanted to try it for the longest time since it is a very tricky place to get a reservation, but in our last day in Kingston we decided to check it out and line up if we had to. That Sunday was not super busy to our surprise and we were able to get a table within minutes of getting there. Their menu is small, but tailored to perfection, with coffee selections that will make it hard for you to choose only one and an incredible well curated brunch options that feel classic, but offer a fun twist to make it a unique dish. Greg had The Avo Smash - This was such a fun take on the classic avocado toast with fun toppings and perfectly poached egg on top. I had the Tim's Benny - let me just say GET IT AND DONT SKIP ON IT!!! this was one of the only times that I was blown away by an iteration of classic eggs benedict... so flavourful, unique and cooked perfectly! Ambiance and service were both impeccable, we felt very welcomed and pleasant to be in their establishment. Both the host and the server did a great job of carrying our questions and providing good suggestions and service. We will definitely be back here for sure when we get a chance to come back to Kingston again. read more

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Very chill hip brunch spot - I got their PULLED PORK BENNY (3/5, wish they added some more colour to this dish like a side of green salad, and their potato Rostis/hash wasn't as crisp or cooked well as I hoped). My friend got the AVOCADO SMASH and said the avocado was plentiful and overall tasted good. read more

NORTHSIDE Espresso + Kitchen - Pulled pork Benny (3/5) pretty plain - Cafes Near Me - Kingston, Ontario

Northside has some pretty top notch muffins. Always my go to when going to a cafe! Their espresso and coffee is pretty tasty too, yet I personally find them rather pricey. While I love the energy of dining in- their place is super warm and inviting, they have a patio, they regularly switch up the flower arrangements on the tables too, their dining area is spacious, those washrooms are amazing, going here is definitely a breakfast treat place, and not an everyday affair for me. When I first walked in I was greeted by this lovely barista that was friendly and welcoming. The second time however, while everyone is different, the person who greeted me was more professional and serious in their demeanour. Ehn. The latter form of greeting is less favourable to me, yet hey we all have our ways about us. I remember purchasing an eggs bene during the summer and I forgot how much I dislike the yellow soupy-ness of egg yolk. I also remember trying their breakfast sandwich, cannot recall what was all in it. It was delicious though! I haven't been back in a while, may visit again when I am in Kingston next. read more

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So amazing staff, incredible looking quaint place, AMAZING coffee! I had the pulled ham poached egg on fried fries and my partner had the avocado toast. It was delicious. The ONLY thing is it took s really long time to get according to other places I've been to but it's probably due to a small kitchen. read more

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This place was super nice with great staff and atmosphere. Went here on a whim for some hungover brunch. Drinks were fantastic and menu was a great size. The reason this place lost a star is because you could not alter any of the dishes or replace any ingredients. I got the eggs Benedict, but I am a vegetarian so I got it with no ham. They could not replace this with avocado, or cheese etc which I found slightly annoying but I got it anyways. The dish itself was good not great - it was beautiful but not very flavourful. I'm sure with the meat it would've been more impressive but I think that the potato portions could've used salt, pepper and other seasonings within it. TLDR; This place was very nice and a good place to bring family to, or to go out with an old friend. Good food and you could dress up a little bit. Not great vegetarian options. read more

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Excellent food! Excellent service. Cute vibe. Fresh food and great portion. Definitely will be returning.

This place gets a 2 star because our server was nice. The menu was limited, what we did end up ordering (Tims benny) was foul. It was laid upon potato bricks fried beyond comprehension. After my friend and I's first bite we immediately felt sick and bloated up (painfully) like the aunt that flew away in Harry Potter. If you're the type to enjoy a coffee with no other flavour this place is fitting for you beverage wise, unfortunately for us we enjoy adding in flavours which they did not have. We were given simple syrup on the side which made the latte bearable. Additionally, we (party of 3) were sat at a 2 person table with an extra chair (no space) in the back crevice of the restaurant with no windows. The front of the restaurant was pretty with natural light and I've heard good things about their pastries, perhaps we should've taken that route with the food. read more

The best cafe (of many) my partner and I went to in Kingston. Very cute with inside and outside seating and pleasant staff. Absolutely delicious food and nice coffee. A bit pricier but worth a splurge. read more

NORTHSIDE Espresso + Kitchen - Cafes Near Me - Kingston, Ontario

We had a very tasty brunch at Northside. We had to wait for 10 minutes to be seated, and we got seated at the communal table. We ordered the short rib, eggs Benny and the pancakes. All were very good. Ordered lattes but they were lukewarm (I'm being picky). The other guests at the table were super loud and kinda overpowered our conversations. Definitely would go back again and would recommend to friends. But ask for your latte to be extra hot. read more

Delicious brunch spot. Service was good and food tasted good, but was a bit pricey considering the portion size. Restaurant was also clean and bright which I really liked. read more

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The server is very friendly with big smile and willing to introduce It's very good experience to visit this store in Kingston read more

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This place is SOOOO CUTE. I love how bright it is in here too, tons of natural light. Probably the perfect place for a nice light brunch lesbe honest. Avocado toast: Chunks of avocado mixed with lemon juice and crumbled cheese. Then sprinkled with some chilis. Name a better combo... you can't. They also have some hot sauces for you to add on your toast, DO IT. It raises it all to a whole new level. Super yummy. Coconut chia pudding: There's just something about strawberries and mint that make them perfect for each other. And with coconut chia pudding?! Dessert for breakfast. I love how this wasn't too sweet either... the chia pudding consistency was perf (unlike the ones I make at home ahaha). Also, the presentation was so pretty and simple. Everything here is SO fresh, and you can tell the quality of their ingredients are toppppp notch. Coffee here is also BOMB. Order the Melbourne latte if you want icecream in your coffee LOL. YUM. read more

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Fantastic as always, even on a busy Sunday. Service is great, food is fantastic, and fresh squeezed orange juice is always welcome. P.s. lemon cookies are fire. read more

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My favourite brunch place in Kingston! I keep going back and never get tired of this place. First off. the decor is absolutely stunning - bright & open space with lots of plants (super insta-worthy!). More importantly though, the food is amazing! Although my go-to is the Avo Smash w/ a poached egg (so much avocado goodness), I've also tried the Tim's Benny, Winter Salad, and Shrooms on Toast and found them all delicious. The two things that stopped me from giving it 5 stars were the fact that the food is pricier than most brunch places and there is no wifi/outlets since their philosophy is to be a spot that promotes being social with one another - something I totally get but also find a tad bit inconvenient when my phone ran of out battery and I couldn't charge it before I headed off to class afterwards. Other than that though, I definitely would recommend this place for a cute brunch spot in Kingston! read more

Truly genuine people, great coffee/long espresso. Really accommodating service. Very small room so be prepared to wait. Clean and fresh looking. Food was well thought out, eggs Benedict was served on a baked pan rosti, 4/5 for that. Chili scramble had lots of complimentary flavours and the sourdough did not disappoint! Side bacon was pricey but well made and worth the price. Avo toast was pretty standard. Used a lot of local vendor/farms. read more

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Amazing atmosphere! I felt like I was in a brunch spot in Williamsburg, NY. Very cute brunch spot, very bright and vibrant. The food was really good, I preferred the others' dish over my croque madame but it was still good. For those who are french like me and are "croque madame" connaisseur, put your thoughts aside as this croque madame come with a twist. It's not a typical one! Hope you enjoyed it as much as we did read more

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The perfect place for brunch in Kingston! Northside is a warmly lit Australian inspired cafe with a variety of brunch dishes. The atmosphere is extremely cosy, yet modern, and decorated with hanging plants and fairy lights throughout the restaurant. In a typical millennial fashion, I ordered the Avo Smash, a Melbourne classic, and one of the more popular dishes. The smash features a ripe avacado mixed in with goat cheese on toasted sourdough bread. I also opted for a poached egg which was perfectly done. Details like the hints of mint and Thai chilis give the toast a nice kick in flavour. I also tried the Shrooms on Toast, which featured well seasoned (and not overdone) mushrooms with goat cheese and greens on sourdough toast. Overall, Northside was delicious and I'll definitely be back. I highly recommend. read more

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Walked up princess st looking for a breaky spot but the all day breakfast place I saw on Yelp was closed for the labour day holiday and It turned out to be a good thing as I had the best breakfast bagel Ever! Oh so good & packed full of eggs, smoked meat and veggies so you have to use a knife and fork, Trust me, Even using that it just fell apart but that's not a bad problem to have being so full of goodness! The bennies my wife ordered were good and the Coffee was Excellent! Best coffee on our entire trip through Ontario. The jam was great, fig-rhubarb & it's from Wolf Island, I like supporting local businesses when I'm holidaying. They have a street patio and a cozy one on the side of the building that is so nice on a sunny day! Our server was fun and did a great job taking care of us. Other dishes we saw pass by looked great also so I'd definitely say you gotta check this place out for breakfast or brunch for sure. It was a great way to start our day! read more

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Extremely rude service and attitude from the servers. Did not feel appreciated and was given attitude twice when we asked the waitress if we can order. She would come by and keep on saying she will be back in one minute but never showed up. Extremely disappointed with this experience and will not return. read more

This place has cozy vibe . Very beautiful ambiance and also patio area. Menu is very different and has great options. Your food looks beautiful on the plate. Staff is very friendly and help you customize your food if needed. Don't miss the place if you are Kingston , it's a hidden gem !!!! read more

NORTHSIDE Espresso + Kitchen - Cafes Near Me - Kingston, Ontario

The best brunch I have !! One of the shinning parts in my Kingston trip. I ordered the prawn roll and I love everything in that roll/burger! The veggies and herbs bring the freshness to pair with the light flavor of the prawn. Also their sauce is very unique and tasty. We six ppl ordered the different things on their menu, including the kid menu. All is perfect! Strongly suggest you try this restaurant! This is something you can't really have in Toronto. read more

NORTHSIDE Espresso + Kitchen - Cafes Near Me - Kingston, Ontario

Inspired by Australian cafés and aesthetics, Northside not only has a beautiful interior but also great brunch dishes - my favourite brunch spot in Kingston! The décor is beautiful - very bright with a clean white interior and lots of wooden furniture and plants. There are communal tables and small tables, with the patio open during warmer weather (which I recommend!). The service there is great and servers/staff are super friendly. It's usually busy during brunch time, so definitely expect a short wait (longest I've waited was 25 mins). I've had the Tim's Benny, Fancypants Bubble + Squeak, and this potato salad with smoked salmon (I don't quite remember the name). Everything I've tried here is delicious! The Tim's Benny is one of their most popular choices since it's served with potato rostis, shredded ham, and topped with apple shreds. I thought the Fancypants Bubble + Squeak was good and loved the roasted broccolini and brussel sprouts. The potato salad they removed from their menu for a while, but I HIGHLY recommend this if they bring it back - super delicious and love how the potatoes are seasoned. I've also had the coffee there and the flat whites are so smooth. The mimosa's are also quite good, but did not come with enough orange juice since they gave us the mini cava bottle to refill our glasses. Note: The menu is always changing based on seasonal ingredients! Tip: Great for Insta posts since the lighting is great, the restaurant is beautiful, and food is delicious and photogenic! read more

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Reflecting on it now, I think Northside is the best breakfast place I've ever eaten at. The food is great, but it's also very original and unique, which is hard to pull off with breakfast food. We ate here and were so impressed, we came back the next morning. I'd of had no problem eating here every morning. It's really that good. Here would be my suggestions: 1. French Toast: Borders on bread pudding it is so sweet and desserty, but killer 2. Steel Cut Oats: I've never had oatmeal that tasted like this. Sweet potato puree, sunflowers, spices that almost reminded me of curry, apples, etc. So unique and so good. 3. Eggs Benny: Very rich, savory hollandaise over fresh egg, meat of your choice, and biscuit. 4. Brekke Bowl: Good for health nut, loaded with all sorts of fresh veg on top of a poached egg. A little salty, but still great. This is just the food. The coffee was killer, as were the coffee specialty drinks. I had a perfectly made cafe latte and my sister in law liked the Chai tea. The mimosa was also one of the best ever, with fresh squeezed orange juice, a hint of passionfruit, and high quality Freixenet bubbly. The decor is minimalist in a way that has become cliche at restaurants like this. Lots of flat white surfaces, unstained woods, and succulent plants....but who cares about the interior when the food is this good. The only thing close to a negative with Northside is that they are very hesitant to make changes to orders. My mom had some specific requests about subbing in different options with her dish, and they came off as a little obstinate towards doing so. That said, I can respect this. It sort of reminded me of Japanese restaurants: They only do a few things, but they do them very well, and they're not going to change it for some bum off the street. They know they know food better than you. It's not a condescending thing, it's just a fact to be accepted and trusted, because Northside won't lead you astray. read more

Really really enjoyed this place! Come here as early as you are able to ensure you don't have to wait in the long line that probably forms not long after it opens. They don't take reservations. My YEA and I planned to get here as the doors open on 8AM. We ended up being 7 minutes early. The extra effort was well worth it because not long we seated, the place started to fill up. This is 8AM on a Sunday btw. This shop serves up platefuls of Aussie inspired brunch fare that tickle your tastebuds in a room that is filled with natural sunlight and brightly decorated space. It's highly IG-able but not just IG-able. The food is legit too. There are two big group tables of 8 that you may share with others during the busiest of times, 2 tables of four, and the rest are small tables of 2 resting along the wall. It's a very long and narrow space but the decor makes feel bigger. We started off with a pot of English Breakfast tea. Although the menu says it is made for one, you can get about 3.5 cups of tea out of the single pot. There's definitely room to share if you don't mind the cooties. We browsed the menu very thoroughly and decided to settle on three items: 1. Avo Smash - gotta try it the OG way since this originated from Australia. This is an absolute must dish to order if you love avo toast. I completely enjoyed it from start to finish. The avocado was ripe and only lightly smashed. The Thai chili gave it a great tinge of heat. The feta and lemon added this acidity to cut through the creaminess of the avocado. It was served on top of a piece of grilled sourdough bread that held up against the weight of the avo smash itself. 2. Tim's Benny - an Aussie twist on an egg's benny It's a pretty solid combination. The potato rosti is really thick take on a hashbrown that is lightly browned and crispy on the outside while the shredded potato is moist on the inside. The salted ham combined with the runny yolk and lively apple cider hollandaise bring it all together. 3. a side of Haloumi - uh yeah, just because it's awesome. The service is super friendly and casual. The vibe is friendly and cheerful even at 8AM in the morning. Would definitely come back out here again. I can see why this place is a hit in Kingston. read more

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Awesome food. We both thought this was our favorite restaurant in Kingston. Rachel our waitress was really happy and it shows in her service. read more

NORTHSIDE Espresso + Kitchen - Avo Smash with an extra egg - Cafes Near Me - Kingston, Ontario

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Ratings: Food: 9/10 Drink: 9/10 Service: 9/10 Value: 9/10 Hygiene: 9/10 Aesthetics: 9.5/10 Wow! This place is definitely a gem. I was in Kingston for the weekend and we were looking for a place to catch breakfast when we stumbled upon this Aussie-inspired brunch shop. We started off with fresh-squeezed orange juice, Melbourne iced mocha, and a Clouds + Mountains. The orange juice was fresh and pulpy, most likely California oranges (sweeter) just the way I like it. The Melbourne iced mocha with the scoop of French vanilla ice cream was delicious. The Clouds + Mountains (scoop of ice cream on top of 2 brownies with a double shot of espresso) was definitely the star. Definitely a step up from an affogato. Foodwise, we got Tim's benny and the Schnitz + Slaw. The Schnitz + Slaw was great with the poached egg. The schnitzel was fried perfectly, the chicken not overcooked and the crisp exterior was complemented well by the cabbage slaw. The Benny was also great, the Apple cider hollandaise mixed with the ham hock definitely left an impression. The variety of the textures from the rosti with eggs and the hollandaise was perfect. The ham was not overpowering, and I was left with an aftertaste similar to that from brie (which I love). The food is as awesome as it looks. At $10-15, the prices are reasonable compared to other brunch cafes. And quality-wise much better than most of the brunch places I've been to in Toronto and the rest of the GTA. The decor is phenomenal, the embossed wall tiles, the plants, just make the organic minimalist style come to life. Nothing in the shop is out of place, cept maybe the masking tape with the good vibes only on it (I appreciate it though). They have outdoor seating too, great for when the weather is fantastic. The service is fantastic and friendly, nothing to complain about. It's a fantastic place to go for brunch, probably one of the top places I've been to. Would definitely recommend you check it out. read more

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The place to be on a weekend if you are looking for a "hipster", instagram-able table, atmosphere, and food dishes. The items are all incredibly delicious and look amazing as well. This is a popular brunch spot, so definitely try to come earlier if you can during the summer time. read more

TL;DR Best fancy brunch in Kingston by far - fresh, innovative, and delicious food We came on a busy Saturday morning. There's always a wait to this place that's around ~15 minutes. We would advise you to arrive early as they don't take reservations. However, they do take names at the door. We ordered the highly anticipated avocado smash. The sourdough was slightly too hard, but the avocado's creamy texture was fantastically mixed with some spicy chilli peppers at the top. Only thing we wished for was more chili to balance it out, as some bites did not have enough. Personally, we're not massive fans of the feta, could have been skipped for us. The real highlight of the brunch was the broccoli toast. This is not something we would usually try, but it was suggested by the waitress. It looked so much better than literally every other thing on the menu once it arrived. The broccoli was perfectly roasted the point of earthiness without a bitter aftertaste. It sat atop a flavourful spread of Dukkah, and was topped by some pickled sliced peppers and citrus segments. The peppers were a great flavour punch, and were not overly spicy at all. All the ingredients worked perfectly together. This was one of the best brunch offering's we have ever tasted. Alongside this, we ordered a side of bacon. While it was good, it was definitely not worth the price. Slightly higher than average quality for an extremely higher than average cost. We also ordered a latte and a cappuccino, both were top-notch, but were similarly expensive. We can't wait to return to north side to try more of their delicious offerings. read more

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Northside is, hands down, the best brunch in KIngston, with fresh creative offerings that are evolving all the time. And if you value a truly great cup of coffee, again you won't find better than Northside's, where staff who create each cup have told me they have learned more about brewing the perfect cup than they ever thought existed! Friendly, cosy, creative, and always fabulous ... it's my absolute fave. read more

Seems like this is a newer spot on Princess Street, but I'm just traveling through Kingston so I'm not sure. The large windows pulled my attention as the plates of food looked delicious. It's not a huge place but there's plenty of seating inside. We arrived at 3:15pm and it seemed almost full though, so get here early for a good seat. The place itself has nice, modern design to it that lends an air of freshness. The menu was simple, but full of tempting options with a selection of healthy food options for lunch (kitchen closes at 3p) and a wide selection of coffee drinks. I really enjoyed the iced coffee espresso they offered! I didn't make the cutoff for the kitchen, but based off what I saw being ordered, it will be worth a return visit! read more

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First off, great inviting, cozy decor with relatively comfortable seating and lovely lighting. Absolutely amazing lattes, both for cow milk or oat milk! And surprisingly, this cafe's meals are the highlight! The food here is so good you guys! It might be on the pricy side (I avoided that 16.5 dollar avocado toast), but with the generous portions and amazing flavour profiles, it's mostly totally worth it. Great for a mid-day date. read more

Great little space in Kingston for coffee or Australian-inspired brunch. Think white walls, light woods, plants. Be prepared to share a communal table with other diners. It's nicer to sit in the front area where there is natural light; the back feels more like a basement. I had the flat white and eggs benny - with pulled ham on top of potato rosti. Very good twist on a traditional item. Ask for some hot sauce as well. read more

One of the top three breakfasts I've ever had. Absolutely delicious. Had the Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon. Lovely service, friendly, REALLY good coffee. May have to find an excuse to drive the 5 hours to Kingston to go back. read more

Beautiful interior - the first time I walked by and peeked inside the window I thought that I was looking into a flower shop. Turns out that this is one of the best coffee/brunch places in town :P I only had time to pick up a cranberry lemon poppy seed scone this morning, but judging by the rave that I've been hearing about the breakfast food at this place I hope to come back for a full brunch one day! On the pricey end. Hours are great for early risers, but note that they close fairly early everyday (4pm). Oh, the scone was yummy, definitely more of a treat than breakfast though. Basically tasted like the muffin top of a lemon poppy seed Tim Horton's muffin, but with more crunch on the outside :) read more

Have been there several times. Tried the brekkie bowl, avo smash, benny & schnitz. For drinks, I had long mac & black coffee. The food was all great but the coffee was a disappointment. Quite sour & far from being good. Nevertheless a great place for great food. read more