Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Kingston

"Ah, our brunch love with Pan Chancho…it’s the addiction that we just don’t want to quit. This locally owned, European style cafe is checking off all the boxes for an amazing brunch; a charming aesthetic, food made from scratch, and a key location in the heart of downtown Kingston. We love the Weekender (two eggs over easy on a croissant with bacon, chives and 2-year-old cheddar), Our Dutch Baby (skillet pancake with apples, blue cheese and apple butter), the Poutine Bravas (patates frites, spicy chorizo, poached egg, cheddar curds and smoked paprika gravy.) And to be honest?"

"Pan Chancho is a favourite place to dine in Kingston, and it’s also an artisanal bakery, too. While they have loads of grab and go items, Justin and I went to Pan Chancho for breakfast. It goes without saying that you need to try their coffee or espresso bevvie for breakfast."

"This European Style bakery is located just a block away from Kingston’s historic city hall and city square. Drop in to take a tour of their open-style kitchen, and then make your selection of a variety of breads, pastries, desserts and cured meats!"

"An adorably charming cafe located in Kingston’s heart (downtown). This spot offers a massive seating area for students, workers and best pals alike, with a vast array of scrumptious treats including sandwiches, salads and baked goods. We wish you luck in your journey to fight the ‘CRAVE-ings’ for sweet treats while you order yourself a warm cup of java."

"Located right on Princess Street about halfway down towards the water, CRAVE opened not too many years ago and has left its mark on Kingston coffee culture. The place is massive – making it a hub for students to study in. Don’t be scared of them, though – they just need a hot drink, a plug, and some WiFi and they will generally leave you alone!"

"Spencer Sandwich, $5.95: bacon, lettuce, tomato, fried egg, mayo on toast. This Princess Street gem has been around for years and years; I remember coming here for lunch breaks from my summer job as a teenager. It still has its same old charm and affordable dishes."

"Old Faithful, $7.99 (includes coffee): Two eggs, bacon or sausage, homefries and toast. Located in the west end on Princess east of Bayridge drive and in the east end near Division and the 401, Fardella’s is home to many treats. During a visit to the west end location, I order directly from the counter and watch as they fry up potatoes and eggs at lightning speed."

"Fardella’s is a home-style coffee shop specializing in coffee, baked goods, and tasty meals. The cafe is family-owned and operated which makes it perfect for families with kids. Fardella’s menu offers all-day breakfast, salads, comfort foods, meal deals, pasta dishes, specials, and more."

"If you want a cool place with a great vibe, nice staff, and really good food – Red House is for you. This is one of those places that Eric generally went to for drinks but usually ended up getting good food, too. Some might call it a restaurant – either way, we wanted to include it!"

"I wanted to check out downtown Kingston on my way to Ottawa as I hadn't visited in about 15 years”more"

"Having lived in Kingston for so long, Eric saw what is now Barcadia turn into that from a bunch of other hilarious places (rest in peace, My Bar!). These days, the tiny venue is home to a fun bar jam-packed with classic arcade games like Pac-Man. The nice thing is each game is only 25 cents to play!"

"St Mary's Cathedral, built in 1842, is also called Kingston Cathedral. It is a historic cathedral located downtown. The cathedral has magnificent stained glass windows that depict biblical scenes, including the salvation of humanity by Jesus Christ."

"Chalmers United Church is a beautiful and impressive church in the historic heart of the city. It is located near the famous Queen's University on Clergy Street. This church was built in 1890 and is a Free Presbyterian Church."