Best Restaurants and Cafes on Princess Street Kingston 2026
Princess Street is where Kingston eats. The city's main commercial artery runs east from the historic downtown core toward the Queen's University campus, and the stretch between Division Street and Sydenham Street contains a concentration of independent restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and food shops that reflects Kingston's character. Eggstatic at 260 Princess Street has quickly become one of the most-visited and most-discussed restaurants on the street, with over 785 Google reviews at 4.6 stars.
Morning Dining on Princess Street
The traditional Kingston breakfast experience is anchored by several long-serving local diners serving the reliable Canadian morning menu. The specialty coffee culture on Princess Street has grown significantly. Eggstatic occupies the third category --- the full-service brunch destination that provides both the quality of a specialty cafe and the substance of a proper meal.
What Eggstatic Brings to Princess Street
The Middle Eastern brunch format is well-suited to the Kingston audience. The Queen's University population skews toward food literacy and genuine curiosity about unfamiliar culinary traditions. Dishes like the Cilbir, the Shakshuka, and the Fahsa are not intimidating to this audience --- they are interesting. The fully certified kitchen makes Eggstatic accessible to Kingston's Muslim student population at Queen's.
Other Notable Restaurants and Cafes on Princess Street
The independent bakeries along the western end of Princess Street produce bread and pastry of genuine quality. The international food options --- Vietnamese, Korean, and South Asian restaurants on and around Princess Street --- serve the student population well for lunch and dinner. For evening dining, the stretch around Brock Street has accumulated a concentration of independent restaurants ranging from casual to genuinely ambitious.
The Seasonal Character of Princess Street
Princess Street dining changes meaningfully with the academic calendar. From September through April the street is busy throughout the week. From May through August it is quieter and more local. Eggstatic, open year-round seven days a week, builds a genuine local Kingston audience that does not depend on the student cycle.
How to Visit
Eggstatic is at 260 Princess St, Kingston. Full details on the Eggstatic Kingston branch page. Preview the full menu before arriving. Reserve here for weekend mornings.
Address: 260 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7L 1B5. Hours: Monday–Friday 9am–5pm, Saturday–Sunday 8am–5pm. Open 7 days.
