Reviews of Toast & Jam (Bakery)

Rylee Fortier-Turner

this is easily my favourite place to go for breakfast in Kingston. I have been multiple times now and anytime that someone asked to go for brunch or breakfast with me whether it’s family or friends in the area I have always asked to go here. The staff are always so so so friendly and it’s local. They have a bakery right next-door that all of their pastries and baked goods are taken directly from, so if you’re craving the croissants after eating one in the café you can go buy a bunch of them next-door. Ridiculously tasty and super cute. Not too expensive which I can appreciate. Really good coffee and always nice to support local small places in Kingston. Will continue to go here over and over and over again. have officially made a tradition that every time my mom comes up to visit me in Kingston we always go here.

Cassandra Morrison

My absolutely favorite brunch spot in Kingston! They have the best food and incredible service! Jordan is the best there is! Kudos for having a wonderful establishment I look forward to visiting every time I’m in Kingston.

Travis Fraser

Delicious place! It is a bit out of the downtown and you need to put yourself on the waitlist hours ahead but the food is truly delicious and it is a hip vibe there.

Megan Lawrence

Great value! Just need to get in the waitlist, so plan ahead ☺️

Kleek McGeek

Cozy atmosphere with a fun flight of mimosas; great for sharing

Land layalayuland

i would highly not recommend working here the staff is fake and when i started i was promised really good things and it all got taken away. the manager got me (new person) to train 2 other new people and then let me go with no reason even after ive heard how "good im doing" for the last 2 months. i will no longer be a customer.

the4mdoyles

Great food and friendly staff. We will always go there when coming back from Montreal

Mel Bail

Great atmosphere, friendly service and delicious food for reasonable prices. Great vegan options available for both breakfast and lunch!

Eshita das

Dine in

TomyAllen

Tasty food, good ambience and the staff were so accommodating

Emma Sadlowski

Great spot. Be prepared to wait at least 30 mins on the weekend though. Once seated the vibe is like 1 big living room and has communal tables for those willing to share the experience. Quality and portions are on point ????.

Tamara Bennett

What a clean and beautifully decorated restaurant. Food are excellent and service is top notch. Will return for sure!

Erika Doucette

Great food, lively atmosphere. Always delicious! Must try the Mimosa flight! Quite busy most weekends, be prepared to wait anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour, maybe more. Must check out the Bakery adjacent to the restaurant.

Jennifer Ng Gemmell

Great food! AMAZING COFFEE ???? Staff is very welcoming and friendly ???? They do a great job at sanitizing and making their customers feel comfortable during COVID.

Algis Akstinas

This is a favourite spot for delicious brunch in Kingston. The bakery attached to it provides all of the bread and pastries - super fresh and delicious. Everything I've tried has been great. And the server I usually have, Brandon, is very knowledgable and passionate, as well as attentive. Odd location but highly recommend. Note that portion sizes are very big, so you get a good bang for your buck here. Totally underrated!

Rachelle Conboy

Has been a while because if Covid19. Was happy to finally enjoy your scrumptious food again. Thank you

Subash Raman

Brunch

Sonu Singh

I really enjoyed the homey environment created by this restaurant. The service was warm and the vibe was classy. I had some delicious pancakes and the cornbread dish. These were both delectable. Shared the mimosas with some friends... also delectable. My London fog was yummy. Service was a bit slow, but if in good company that is not a problem. Enjoy!

Ecee

OMG! First time and impressed with atmosphere,decor ,service and food. I had the traditional breakfast with roasted tomatoes & side of amazing peach jam. My daughter had the special ( picture included) With most delicious coffee. Our waitress Emily was so charming.. efficient, knowledgeable. This experience along with the delish food made our first experience delightful. Also a plate with two ginger cookies were delivered ....yummy. my daughter would like to see this special put on the regular menu...hint hint ???? Will recommend & will return soon!!

Angela

Great place, a bit pricey for what you get. Two tiny sausages? I get thaf they're homemade but seriously they were tiny. Freshly baked bread and preserves was a nice touch. Would definitely recommend.

Maria Westerkamp

Can't stress this enough. If you visit Kingston. Stop here. There will be a wait. But it will be worth it. Waitress was fantastic and food to die for.

Carolyn Tomkins

Five stars for sure. Very impressed and high quality. For what you get prices are amazing. I was stuffed before I even got to finish my plate. Server was friendly and we got our food in less then ten minutes which is surprising considering the place is packed. There was a line up you have to wait for tables which is a good indication it’s highly sought after.

Jasmine Hompal

My family visited Toast and Jam on Friday morning. We were moving my daughter into university and came for breakfast. Our server was Ricki (I hope I have his name right). First of all. He was amazing. Super nice. Great sense of humour. Gave us great recommendations. First rate experience. The food was also fantastic. Go visit and if you get Ricki you will understand! Great server.

Patrick Edmund

A warm restaurant with a homey country kitchen vibe. The food was simple but well done - you could tell all the baked goods (biscuit, ginger snap cookies) were truly baked fresh. Service from Bernadette was exceptional. A true gem for brunch!

Daniel Moholia

Great out of town experience, exceptional breakfast and Service

Trevor Oddell

Service was friendly and we were seated quickly. My partner loved the chai tea latte so much she ordered two! We both had poached eggs, one with bacon the other with sausage. I kinda wish the potatoes were browned up a little more, but the jam selection was great, and so was the bread. We'll definitely be back for more :-)

Anya Rozman

Wow, delicious food, great atmosphere, friendly staff. Wonderful

Lindsay Sweet

Service

Lee Beech

Like wow ... Fresh juice was a medley of pineapple cantaloupe ginger and lime and this changed daily. The eggs Benny french toast and pancakes were better than mother ever made and the mimosa flights were a treat and a half. Highly recommended.

Twiggy N-R

It is one of my favorite places to eat in Kingston! I absolutely love the eggs Benny and Jordan's breakfast. The food is always fresh and super delicious. They have super sweet staff and everyone is very attentive and caring. Since toast and jam is such a loved place in Kingston they usually always have waiting time. But don't worry about it as while you wait you can munch on some delectable baked goods next door at their bakery 'bread and butter'. It's a perfect excuse!

Renee D'Souza

Amazing place, great customer service and has an amazing bakery. Well worth going for the breakfast you won’t regret it!!! Best place in Kingston, and so gooood, healthy choices as well and bread baked in stone oven.

Robert Kawall

The waitlist is pretty long, but it definitely worth it!! I'm very picky with food, but I've had one of the best brunches in a long time. The servie and ambience are good too.

Ricky Yeung

Great menu. Nice service. Food comes out fast despite the place being busy. Relaxed and casual. Bakery next door.

Maher Jebara

Charming atmosphere, and convenient if you’re in the west end. However, both food and service are not as good as pan chancho downtown, even though the food selection and prices are very similar.

Darlene Belanger

Amazing food, atmosphere and service

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Gil Strachan

Loved their traditional breakfast!! Latte was amazing too. Tried their special watermelon juice worth trying

Ken Healy

Love going here with my mom, the creamy tomato soup is to die for.

Anita Heyd

West Kingston needed a place that does a good coffee, and this place does not disappoint. This has become the place to go for breakfast or brunch when visiting friends I Kingston. Prices are quite reasonable, and the service has always been superb. There is sometimes a line to get in, but it was always worth the wait, a good chance to check the attached bakery.

Emma Howard

Toast and Jam is one of our favorite breakfast and lunch places to visit. The staff are outstanding and the food is incredible. The Kingsley breakfast sandwich is a must try! Our server Andrea was very pleasant. We will be back soon.

Iain Maciver

Enjoyable breakfast experience.We were a party of 5. Service was spot on and the food was tasty and well presented. I would return to this place.

阿吉

Delicious peach french toast with apple sage sausages!!

John Hennessy

This is a great place for breakfast, brunch and lunch but be prepared for a wait. We went twice on consecutive days and only got in on the second day after a 30 minute wait, which could vary depending on the size of your group (we had to give up waiting on the first day). The food is amazing with many items made in-house including the hams and ketchup. We ordered the eggs Benedict and basic breakfast and both were fantastic. Highly recommended.

Roxanna Gholami

Service

Joe K

At the corner of bath and Tanner. This is one of Kingston's hidden gems. Absolutely one of the best breakfast and brunch places across the land. You feel it the moment you step in. A very large well lit cozy feeling greets you. There's a fireplace to your left and the kitchen to the right and in between open communal sitting areas. This would be any brunch connoisseurs must visit. The environment Blends in sense of family but openness to anyone. You have the young the old the newly dating and the committed all enjoying the Fine Foods. Oh yes the food is of course very well made with a high level of dignity. You have your standard affair along with some home specials. Prices are fair a breakfast plate with a coffee will run you between $15-$17 Highly recommended.

samriddhi arora

The most scrumptious food, a relaxed atmosphere, extremely kind & friendly staff... What more could you want!? The best brunch location, in my humble opinion.

Angus Chan

My to-go breakfast place in K-Town. Absolutely love their vegan chickpea breakfast and Baked Mac and cheese. I usually get them with baked potatoes and fresh juice. My other favourites are vegetarian quiche and pumpkin pies.(obviously available seasonally). It is a delight to be here everytime. Me and my friends love dropping by when on a road trip or casually after a long night shift. Other popular dishes on the menu are classic breakfast with bacon and soups

Kedar Warriner

Very delicious. I actually came here before and ordered the French Toast but I had to come back because of how good the dish was. This time I ordered Southern Cornbead Breakfast and wow it was really good. When we first walked in, the line looked pretty long and they told us it would be around a ~30 minute wait. But, we actually waited around 10 minutes for a two person table. Portions are decently sized, I managed to finish my plate clean and was at a good level. For a brunch place it's well worth the quality for the price you pay. ⭐ 5/5

Bill Waller

Amazing, staff friendly and helpful, food fantastic. A must eat place.

Lillian King

Well prepared good food, good menu. It's a place to eat then get out, not to linger over coffee

Mandeep Gabhi

The layout is great - tables are not pushed really close together, so you can have a conversation without feeling like you're being listened to. The servers are lovely and the menu was extensive. Everything was so delicious! I would definitely recommend.

ButterBall. Exe

A yummylicious brunch. Avocado toast, pancakes were exemplary. Would love to be back for the eggs benny too. They occupied our big group in very short notice specially over the long weekend. Service took time but i suppose that comes with big groups. The ketchup/jam was unlike anything i have had before. A must try if you are in Kingston.

Mavrick Smith

Very good place for brunch needs! Came here on a Saturday around noon and it was quite busy, but we were seated not too long after we arrived. Food came without much wait time and was tasty! Servers were very nice and hospitable. All around a wonderful experience. Thank you Toast & Jam!

Cody O'Neil

The buttermilk pancakes were soft and fluffy, very tasty, fruits were fresh, i would recommend

Amber Potter (amber108yoga)

Love this place. The space alone makes it worth the trip. Amazing food. Lovely staff. A true Kingston gem in the west end!

Stephen Ambury

You can not go wrong with anything on the menu, everything is exquisite! From freshly squeezed house juices and lemonade, to the perfect mimosas, to the warm chai tea. There is so much good going on my friend couldn't choose, she ordered the pancakes and the mac and cheese and ate like a Queen. They are very accommodating, adding chocolate chips and blueberries to her pancakes, serving me tomatoe slices instead of roasted potatoes, packing up a little of the housemade ketchup to take home with our to go food. (You didn't think she managed to eat TWO entrees, did ya?) The environment is also a blessing, while it is guaranteed to be brimming with customers, it still retains that rustic quality that brings me home to my nanny's kitchen table. A must try for those exploring all the restaurants Kingston has to offer. You will have no regrets, did I mentioned the ginger snaps with the bill? So much better than just getting a mint. The only possible downside is the lack of reservations, but they have a very pleasant waiting area and are very knowledgeable about how long it will take.

Sean Leung

Delicious food and good service. A long wait to get in but worth it. Very convenient that their bakery is right beside the restaurant! Wonderful baked goods inside... watch out for your waistline!

C.J Finnie

A bit of a wait.....but worth it. What a wonderful lunch!

Matthew Ramos

Amazing eggs benedict and lots of natural light in the restaurant. Perfect place to go on a Saturday morning.

Hannah Sutherland

Great breakfast joint , good atmosphere , nice decor , different than most breakfast places , food tasted great (at least the ones we ordered ), I would definitely visit again. Place was very clean (time of our visit ) as usual during peak time you might have to wait a bit (worth the wait) , I would not recommend for kids (place is aimed for older crowd and I don't see anything wrong with it (they do have high chair and kid friendly food ). make sure you visit the bakery with in ;).

Norman Chung

Hands down, this is one of the best brunch spots in the Kingston area. If you come on the weekend for brunch, expect a wait, but it's well worth it. The namesake toast and jam are delicious and reason alone to give this place a visit. In terms of the breakfast meals, I got to try the southern cornbread breakfast and the chorizo breakfast bowl. Both were spectacular, mouth-watering, and will have me back for more. The attached bakery is also excellent. Makes it easier to pass the time waiting when you can pop-by a bakery and get awesome baked goods. Follow @foodpharaoh on Instagram for more food!

Honest Auto Repair

Great breakfast spot, love the vibe and the service is generally great. Their menu seems a lot more limited now than it used to be but that’s probably due to Covid, so understandable. Some seriously good coffee and their bacon is always cooked just so. This last visit I tried the peaches and cream French toast and sweet baby jesus, it was a good time for the mouth.

Vartan Ghazarian

Food is always delicious & made from scratch and the bread is so fresh. Staff are friendly. Great breakfast/brunch place.

Chris Sampson

This place is a must visit if you go to Kingston! The food is great, the staff are friendly and the little bakery attached to them has the tastiest stuff! Definitely not a place to skip!

Sarah Northcott

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E.L. Sanchez

Amazing lunch place. Options for all.

n oo

Awesome food and service just very long line ups

Kamna

Found this great brunch/breakfast place. Great service. Had the egg in a nest (bread made next door at Bread and Butter) with avocado. Side of beet salad with goat cheese. Yummy! Had to get some bacon and it came perfectly thick and crispy. I arrived solo on Sunday morning and there was already a line but I was seated on a couch by the fireplace so all good. Plan ahead if you have a large group. Definitely a favourite whenever I come back here.

Paul Needelman

Best breakfast we've ever had! Great service also

Anthony Williams

Dine in

Sam Ricard

Fabulous breakfast place. Real food made from real food, tastes real good! Very interesting, novel menu. Great service at reasonable prices. Nice clean place, great bakery adjoining.

Garima Mehta

Always a delightful brunch. Worth the wait and their bakery next door is even better to go!! Staff is always so friendly and attentive to details. Great vegetarian options too!

Ann Pickett

My wife and I love going in for brunch and she will often go with her mum for lunch. It is usually quite busy (and there is no wonder why), but the line moves fast. The bacon jalapeño corn bread is my favourite thing to add to The Jordan’s breakfast when it’s available. I would recommend this restaurant for you next brunch out for sure!

Lorri Naumann

Visited for the first time recently and had a good experience. I ordered the Jordan's Breakfast and it was very good. Standouts were the biscuit and sausage. Home fries would be better than roasted potatoes I think, but they were ok. I did try the Peaches and Cream French Toast and it was very tasty and is lighter than it looks. Gave only four stars as the menu is slightly overpriced I think. But would visit again in the future for sure. ????

Gilberto Joma

First time customer here. We had pancakes and French toast with all the trimmings. So delicious!!! We felt very safe with their covid protocols, and the staff was friendly and helpful.

Aaren Boyle

Very nice experience. Enjoyed the food, service and decor. The food is very fresh and portions were nice. Enjoyed the homemade ketchup and jams were very tasty. My wife enjoyed the hash breakfast. Presentation was good and service very pleasant and fast. This place deserves a five star but unfortunately, I am extra vigilant restaurant critic on visual stimulation. So only missing photo menu and to see the experience and maybe on the plates.

Richard

Food was amazing! Waitress was absolutely awesome she was so on point with everything. The best two lattes I've ever had. Everyone loved their food and service.

hannah nash

This is one the best breakfast and lunch to grab a bite. Staff is very good and humble. Services are really good and food taste can make your day good. Must try.

Rocky Veley

You have to come here! We arrived tried from an early drive north of Toronto and sat for a while with our coffees. We didn’t even realize half an hour had passed before the server was apologizing that we had been missed. They were so apologetic that they added a beautiful fresh fruit bowl to the order and gave us our entire meals and coffees for free! They even took the time to give us fresh to go cups of coffee for the road. The service here is absolutely incredible. The food was 100% worth the wait too as we both loved our breakfast. We were left full and happy with fresh coffee in hand and ready for the rest of the drive to Ottawa. We had never been to Kingston before and can’t wait to come back now!

Jessica Lynn

Clean. Fresh good food. (Potatoes are sometimes cool). Great cup of coffee. Table well spread out and full covid procedures seem to be in place. Always nice staff.

Christy Radbourne

I visited Toast and Jam on back to back mornings. On both days I got the BLT with creamy tomato soup. I also ordered sourdough toast with raspberry jam. The BLT is amazing. AMAZING! The bacon is what all bacon should be everywhere all the time. I'm sure time of year helped, but the L and T were very fresh and very flavourful. The croissant was light and flakey and just plain delicious. The mayo that they use is excellent and many steps above a regular mayo and pulls the whole sandwich together. The creamy tomato soup was fantastic. On my second day I switched out the soup for the roasted potatoes. They were good but paled in comparison to the soup. And as long as I am going to get food from a place called Toast and Jam, I'm going to order toast and jam as it is one of my favourite comfort foods. Sour dough with homemade raspberry jam and whipped butter. Excellent! You might think " it's just toast, how can you mess that up?" Trust me, places often do mess it up but these guys don't. Fresh bread toasted to perfection with delicious jam and butter! It also needs to said that everyone that I spoke to there was very friendly and seemed to genuinely happy to be at work. An as a side note - their coffee is very good! Kingston is lucky to have such an excellent breakfast/lunch place. Thanks Toast and Jam, I will be back, soon I hope.

Suzanne Boisvert

Service is super good, Karyann provided kind, professional service!! She’s always very kind and smile to people, she makes my day!! The food is delicious. it’s just mayo cost $2 which is ridiculous !! Coffee is not included. It’s $2.5...

Joseph Samuel

I was stuck between getting the pancakes and quiche, waiter (who was amazing!) convinced me to get quiche as it is "the best ever" and I have to agree, hands down most decadent quiche I have ever had. Also got complimentary raspberry white chocolate cheesecake for my friends birthday, so so good!

Heather Robertson

I don’t get the hype. Good breakfast but not the best I’ve had. Menu options are limited and simple, nothing out of the ordinary. Portions have gotten smaller since originally opening. Their wait list process functions well but says nothing about how long you have the table and then rush you out. Our hostess came by saying they need the table, we were already getting ready to leave but a time limit would’ve been nice. Our waitress was wonderful though.

Ryan TaTa

Fabulous food, great flavour, unique ingredients and fantastic wait staff! Loved it!

Michael Boileau

My partner and I have gone 2 times now and we love it. Food is all very homey and fresh. Lot of homemade goods including bread. They often rotate out specialties for quiche, soup, desserts and other similar things. Theres also an attached bakery that you can get some goodies from to bring home! Service has been excellent each time weve gone even though they are a fairly busy place. Would recommend as a cute date spot or just a nice place to grab brunch with your household.

Julie N

Great food, great staff but a very poor booking system for customers. It might suit them but.....

Jessica O

Breakfast

Nicholas E

I haven't been here since before Covid, but I still remember how amazing the food was! A relaxed cozy setting in the dining room and a unique menu to choose from - And great coffee! Can't wait to meet with friends and eat here again. Delicious!

Joshua Desjarlais

I went there over the weekend for the first time with my friends. It was amazing. Staff was excellent and I'll be back again soon!