Reviews of Juniper Cafe (Coffee Shop)

Maddi Daniels

Lunch

Isaac Goggin

Beautiful water front. Friendly staff!

William Khalil

Meal type

Jackie Moore

Really nice atmosphere and friendly staff, my latte and cookie were delicious. Could use more parking.

Richard Bowlby

Great food with all natural and local ingredients. Best latee around and what a view!!!!

Darryl Fernandes

Great sandwiches. Nice view as it's right on the lakeshore.

Rob Tanzola

I love this cafe! The owners are awesome, and Anna Sudac is the "barista with the mostis" The food at the Juniper Cafe is top notch. The waterfront patio is as good as it gets!

Demi

Service

Matthew Fair

Great food and location. No wifi...

AHMED AMINE

The best

Natalya O

Dine in

John B

Other

Jesse Boyd

I'm so excited that this place opened. Not only does it have exceptional coffee, but the water-front view is outstanding - even today in a blizzard!! I was so impressed with the quality of the food, the attention to local sources, the funky/modern atmosphere, and there were even delicious options for gluten-free baked goods.

Emily McIsaac

great food. great people. beautiful location.

Joan Mercier

Very cute cafe a stone throw away from campus! Prices are reasonable and the place is very very pretty. Will hopefully be back.

Anna Khimchenko

Nice place on the water. Off beaten track. Grab a coffee or one of their healthy choice drinks and relax on the outdoor patio by the water.

Perry Peterson

Gorgeous historic building, great coffee, often crowded.

Ceri Cornwall

Great view, surprisingly bad coffee. No laptops allowed between 11am-2pm.

Christine Chomyn

Really cool space, amazing patio right on the water. Good food and service. They have beer and kombucha on tap

Julien

Great Lake side cafe

Ethan Peters

Extremely cozy but too small

Linda Fraser

The perfect date place, with nice views and excellent service.

Chantsy [Chantal Sarkisian]

Pricey but so worth it. Save some money and get yourself a sandwich to die for. Their tea is excellent too!

韩依洛泰（Luotai Yi）

Nice place with Marvelous view

Kelsey Hixson

I’ll start by saying it was a little hard to find the first time visiting. Unless I missed them, there weren’t any signs to say where in the building it was located. So we walked around aimlessly for about 10 minutes until we saw chairs on a patio down by the water. I ordered a London Fog & a muffin. Both were delicious. They have a few gluten free options I believe and my friend seemed to enjoy it. Very cute inside, but a smaller space. The patio in the summer would be lovely. Will be back!

Chasel J. Weng

Nice relaxing space to chill. They have craft beers on tap!

Richard林

I absolutely love this place! It has a very charming atmosphere with amazing food and delicious treats. They make cute lattes too! I love the view of the lake in the summer. My only complaint is how expensive it is, about $20 for a latte and a sandwich plus tip.

Sergiy Kyrylchenko

A hidden (literally) cafe that has some of the greatest sandwiches in Kingston. The head chef used to work at a high-end restaurant in Whistler called Araxi, and his work history certainly shows in his use of high-end ingredients and fresh bread. The pork belly is a crowd favourite, but I recommend the chicken and pickled zucchini for something truly extraordinary. Grab an espresso and beet salad too for a full lunch/dinner.

Natasha Matthews

Delicious sandwich and large portions

Sarah S

Delicious food and wonderful staff in a very cool space.

Rosana Givigi

Best coffee cafe in town ...view is worth the visit...

Jeannie P

This quaint cafe in the basement of the Tett Centre has stunning views of Lake Ontario and an absolutely charming atmosphere. It can get quite crowded on nice weekend days, which means it can get a little noisy - so be prepared if you plan on doing work here.

Marianne Rothbauer

My favorite lunch spot. Delicious soups/sandwiches/deserts. Try their $20 lunch combo where you get a home made soup, huge sandwich, coffee and desert. Can't beat the location. Right on the water.

Dayna Dickens

Best location I’ve seen for a cafe out of many cafes in many cities and countries. Beautiful historic stone building retrofitted with modern engineering, right on the water with a great view and patio. The latte tasted great with okay latte art. Didn’t try the food.

Catharine Moore

Amazing breakfast sandwich and muffins. Ordering on Uber eats is also always quick and packaged perfectly. Always impressed with their food

Braulio Antonio

It's too bad that my experience went so sour. Despite having purchased lunch and tipping (a purchase of $15) after about an hour I was rudely asked if I'd be ordering lunch and if not to leave. I have never experienced this and was offended as I did order lunch and was a paying customer, not to mention enjoying myself. I won't be returning.

Matthew Kalil

We wanted some good coffee and a breakfast sandwich and this place did not disappoint! The sandwich (on a freshly baked biscuit!) Was amazing and the coffee (pilot coffee) was great! There are a lot of great coffee places in Kingston but this one is next level!

Gregory Oh

Fantastic food! Had the beef sandwich and cinnamon bun and they were both excellent. The atmosphere and water view make it even better. Would highly recommend to anyone!!

Nishit Shah

Beautiful spot to have a bite to eat, great people!

CS CD

Wonderful water front lunch spot. Always the best sandwiches

Jessica Dahanayake

Great coffee and food, location of patio is one of nicest in Kingston and often quiet

William Miranda

Juniper Cafe never fails me. It is constantly fresh, delicious, and unique. The location is so beautiful and the staff is very friendly/helpful. Overall great options for vegetarians too! Their vegan mushroom soup is to die for... You won't be disappointed!

Hal Cain

Unfortunately a big disappointment. I am usually not critical of eateries, but my vegan sandwich was terrible and the bean mix unappealing and way too much bread. Sorry for this review but improvements are necessary in my humble opinion.

c b

Amazing spot for studying or taking a break along a coastline hike. Highly recommended to try the kombucha on tap!

Ajay S

Testy food and nice personnel. Safety level is high.

Robert Colautti

Perfect!

Alain Jolicoeur

One of the best Cafe in Kingston

Ashley Arnold

Great coffee and good food with an absolutely stunning patio on that bank of Lake Ontario. The Adirondack chairs are the perfect place for a morning coffee

Melissa

Lovely cafe by the water. Good food and drinks. A bit $$ but I think worth the experience. Love the beet salad in particular… and the double chocolate cookie

Fahad Abuazzah

Love the cafe!!! Amazing coffee and food and beautiful riverside patio!!

John Whittle

Read about the Cafe in Kingston Life and just visited to have lunch. Great soup and sandwich combo with a spectacular view of Lake Ontario. Will be back for local microbrews on their outside patio.

Sean Bridgeman

Such a beautiful view and a calm environment. This hidden cafe of Kingston is a great place to spend fall afternoons after a walk along the coastline. Great coffee and pastry. Cinnamon rolls are to die for and, as a friend of mine said, their cookies deserve a Nobel Prize (peace probably). Not expensive and staff is really nice and chill.

Jordan Toohey Carignan

Fresh, delicious sandwiches and a spectacular view.

Tpearson

Beautiful spot in the water.

Jan Fitz-Henry

Stunning location and decor. Staff could be a bit more friendly or helpful, but still a fantastic place regardless. Must go in Kingston!

Timothy Roche

Greatest Cortado in K'town

Sean Liddle

Great local food prepared fresh. Excellent local beer on tap. Lots of tasty deserts and baked goods. Nice people and you can't beat the view. Seriously one of the best spots on the water in Kingston.

Ethan Green

It is a lovely cozy place next to the lake. They serve third-wave coffee and in house baked goods.

Justin Barnes

The location and ambiance was super cute and very relaxing. There breakfast sandwiches are delicious on so many levels. There coffee are not very large for there takeout service unfortuntely, but still delicious. Service was not friendly and basically spilt our coffees and other customers when placing them down, disappointing since this place has so much potential.

Sonu Singh

Charming cafe by the lake with a small outdoor patio & dining room. I picked up lunch to go and you can tell it's popular with Queens students and locals. I had the Mennonite salami sandwich and County Bounty soda in Lavender Lemon Basil. Great for a takeout picnic on a nice sunny day.

Ali Bhagat

Gorgeous atmosphere to have a cup of latte matcha on Lake.

Ken Pavri

Great coffee, food and location beside the lake. Hard to beat this spot on a summer day!

Nikolas Jackson

Great breakfast sandwich.

Bryce Dymond

Aesthetic cafe by the lake! Must try their cinnamon buns!

T Pearson

Awesome location, great coffee, cookies are great

Tracey Taylor

Kingston best waterfront patio and #1 Cafe! Delicious soups, salads and sandwiches. The breakfast sandwich is a must try but order early as they often sell out. They serve pilot coffee and espresso (which tastes even better with a freshly baked salted chocolate chip cookie or ginger molasses cookie).

Emma Hodgson

Great waterfront cafe that's a must visit in the spring summer. Menu changes weekly, but is quite good and the portion sizes will leave you full. Pretty cool communal table where you can meet new people or you can sit outside and enjoy a fantastic view.

ali omrani

Dine in

Eric McElroy

My favorite café in Kingston. A hidden gem!

Ricardo Uribe

Great little cafe in bottom of Tett centre near the lake. Patio with Lakeview on the summer.

Anna MacSchlor

Found the drinks subpar and location was difficult to locate

Taylor Nikel

Good atmosphere

Shawn JP

Cozy little cafe on the waterfront on the southwest end of Queen's campus. Decent and consistent coffee with tasty baked goods. Go for the caffeine and treats stay for the views. The patio in the warmer months is a gem too.

Sarah Sutton

One of Kingston most well hidden and beautiful cafes. This Cafe is tiny but it's got a certain level of quality you're not going to find anywhere else. It's right on the water and in the summertime I can only imagine how beautiful it is. The cafe itself has this wonderful old school charm to it with a modern-day cleanliness and cozy feeling. Muffins biscuits cookies and of course tea and coffee are available here. The only issue I had with the cafe was no laptops between 11 - 2. Which at first I felt was refreshing... but then realizing the situation and what the cafe owners believe... is the reason why I give this Cafe 4 the five stars. The service is friendly and prompt. The food is very well priced the location is quite clean let's in a lot of light and charming... However there is a lack of power outlets. And the cafe discourages laptops to be used at prime hours of lunch... This may be because they wouldn't want students camping cafe making it awkward for seniors and tourists... I don't blame them. So if you want to go back in time to a more civilized environment stop by at Juniper Cafe between 11 and 2 and you'll get a chance to smell the sweet tea leaves and have a wonderful View and good company to.

Tim Kingston

As Frances says, "the view can't be beat." And good food & drink to boot !

Olga Rykov

I like this place but they open way too late for a cafe/coffee shop. I recommend their vegetarian breakfast sandwich.

Colin Lussier

amazing location, great products, friendly staff!

hannah holmes

Amazing view! The Cafe is also quite cute and has some nice drinks

Anya Rozman

Beautiful and quiet place to have breakfast or brunch by the water. We sat on the patio which was nice. I'm still dreaming of the Brie-L-T sandwich I had.

Jeremy Roy

Good tasting food. Nice area to sit inside or out

Alex DK

Amazing little spot in a very trendy atmosphere. The latte (made with almond milk) hit the spot ????

Victoria Jodoin

Delicious sandwich on roasted garlic focaccia .... I could smell it from way down the hall. Add a huge ginger cookie, rich latte and waterfront patio and you've got a perfect and peaceful lunch destination.

Philippe Tessier

Meal type

Gordon Harding

Always make a stop at Juniper when visiting my family in Kingston. Great hot and cold beverages and the sandwiches are fresh and delicious. View ain't so bad either ;)

Issy

Great vibe, great coffee, great view, and great coffee.

MJ Murphy

Great coffee in a beautiful waterfront locale. The breakfast sandwiches are to die for.

Claire Hanna

When I travel I try and switch it up and try lots of places. Juniper got a rare double visit it was so good! I came and got takeout lunch one day and the spot was so cute I came back for breakfast the next day. Picture this medieval building right on the river with crashing waves (yes, I swear this happened) and fantastic warm lattes. Quintessential Kingston. Must visit. Get the milk-butter scone.

Adam Laws

Service

Anna Sophia

Good luck finding the place

Claire Leighton

Extremely eco conscious and great tasting locally sourced food. On the pricy side but everything I've ordered has far surpassed my expectations. I had an INCREDIBLE roast beef sandwich. The staff are very friendly, helpful, and accommodating for dietary needs. Comfortable atmosphere and the no laptop between 11am-2pm policy is a cool thought.

Brody McMaster

Probably some of the best sandwiches in Kingston. Lovely atmosphere, especially in the summer. Drinks are serviceable.

Alina Achim

Really wonderful lite Cafe in the tett centre.

Lyn Garrah

(Translated) Great view with utterly delicious pastries! (Original) Superbe vue avec des pâtisseries tout à fait délicieuses !

Guy Tessier

Friendly staff and and fresh food. I would give them a five stars if they have more savory options not wvweyome wanna have eggs for breakfast!!. overall is a good place to be and good food!!

Ahmed Salah

worth the try, cute location next to the water! yummy baked goodies!

Elhgyne A.

Breakfast

Jazmin Dodds

(Translated) Great service! Delicious food and a unique setting in the region, definitely the place to stop for a break between Montreal and Toronto! 10/10 (Original) Super service ! Une nourriture délicieuse et un cadre unique dans la région, définitivement la place où s’arrêter pour une pause entre Montréal et Toronto! 10/10

Erin Reitav

Although all of their food is amazing they definitely have the best breakfast sandwiches in town! Also the staff is awesome and super friendly.

Ryan Chow

Good coffee and a nice view of the lake. Cute interior but I wish they had outlets for laptops considering it is on the queens campus and it would be nice to study in the café.

Ruby Patel

I love this place great food, coffee and views. Only downside is that sometimes all the tables are filled with one person on a computer.

Am Z

The food, the ambiance were great.

Philippe Gros

Just had their roasted squash sandwhich and it was amazing! Super fresh ingredients, gluten free bread option - just what I was craving.

Mohammad Owlia

Extraordinary place and highly recommended! Delicious sandwiches and their cookies are definitely a must.

Jennie Marshall

Great food, amazing ambiance, breath-taking view.

Kerreena Bos

Worst cafe ever - the worst I’ve ever been in my life - the server was super rude - when asked for the wifi password, she said that she’s busy and doesn’t have time to answer! Seriously! Their coffee doesn’t even taste good - takes them for ever to prepare your coffee - imagine if you were to order food! You would have to wait for at least 30 minutes. Very overrated - will never go there again and will let all my friends know!

Veronica Rondinone

Hidden gem! Tasty food and a delicious tea selection. This cafe also has a gorgeous view of the lake!

Dave

The view is great but the food is hell expensive and sometimes there is nothing to eat. If you can "eat" views, then go there. I find, this place has an unnecessary hype because of its posh location. Otherwise, the food is never good.

J Beechu

Good coffee. View on the patio is nice. Would come again

Corey Simm

Long lines are worth the wait. I do wish they had more seating. Yummy food!

Mara Shaw

Fresh and delicious food options! The lemon ginger drink is amazing, great with a ginger cookie if you love ginger like I do. The location is beautiful, right by the lake.

unguidedshit

Great sandwiches, nice atmosphere, and fancy coffees. Can be busy; try to avoid lunch and breakfast. The food is very, very nice, but be aware you'll be paying about 11$ for an artisan sandwich (this isn't Tim Hortons). I recommend the chicken sandwich, the tomato basil soup, or a mocha. The macchiato is okay too.

Mary-Patricia MacKinnon

Great coffee

Victoria Hallum and Jeffrey Clarke

Wonderful ambiance and beautiful view out onto the water! The food and drinks are delicious and I make an effort to come here whenever I’m passing by Kingston. A gem!

Jeremy Marasigan

These folks have found their feet???? Great location and lovely lunches, sourcing locally grown produce.

Rebecca Wilt

One of Kingston's hidden jewels. Great locally sourced food and nice patio at water's edge. Good place to relax and enjoy a craft beer.

Stephanie Cheung

Good coffee and good service

Paola H

Best location in Kingston. Amazing food and coffee.

Reinier Meyer

The view is lovely

Karen T

This is in a beautiful location and the food is tasty, but the service is horrible. I came here with my sister, who has a gluten allergy, and when she politely asked if they could use a different/ clean surface to prepare her meal (they advertise gluten free food on the menu) they refused to serve her and refused to even give her a salad. She told them that she was willing to assume the responsibility since eating at a restaurant is always a risk for someone with her allergy, and they became angry and said they needed to serve the next person. This is an unacceptable way to treat someone with an allergy that is out of their control, especially when they advertise gluten free alternatives on their menu. At the very least, they could have been apologetic and kind about being unable to accommodate her.

Anthony Chilco

What a lovely spot, incredible food (trying the breakfast sandwich is a must) and the staff is so wonderful! Highly recommend!

Goin Dutch

Lovely cafe! Had their hot chocolate and vegetable breakfast sandwich. It was great!

Gerhard Pratt

Fab location right next to the river. Fresh made food which was good. Need a bit more attention to cleaning and sanitizing tables and chairs after a client leaves.

happy sidhu

Love this place! Great food, friendly atmosphere. Tip: get a chocolate merengue cookie.

Florina Truica

Great cafe hidden on Kingston waterfront! Delicious food, cozy environment and exceptional views ????????

Grace Laing

Great food with a view!

sloane rosen

We loved the place. Cozy, quaint, romantic, rustic and modern at the same time. Plus the waterfront view was amazing. We haven't tried the food but the coffee was great. Affogato is a must try! Server was friendly and covid protocols are in place. Sanitizers, mask was required, contact tracing was being implemented. It was a really good experience. Will definitely come back if in the area. And they serve alcohol, too!

Isabelle Poirier

Super cute cafe with nice light food options and a great lake view from the patio!

Sarah Anderson

The best local cafe in all of Kingston!

Roman Demine

Excellent coffee and service within a beautiful historic building right down on the water. My daughter loves this place, and she introduced me to it when I visited her. It's a real "Port in the Storm" on a cold winter walk home from Queens University , or a lovely place to have a gorgeous patio view of Lake Ontario , with a nice glass of wine and a delicious lunch in the spring, summer or fall. It is not cheap, but the food is locally sourced and lovingly prepared , great quality.

Daniel Roberts

Views of the lake are amazing! And so are the cinnamon buns!

Anas Al Asaad

Juniper cafe is our favourite place!

Roisin Beck

Relaxed, tasty food and a couple of craft beers on tap. Also a wonderful view of Lake Ontario.

Paulanne Peters

Good looking ans friendly staff The food is really good and portion over my expectation We were a group of 14 and the service was real fast If your looking for a cafe or a refreshment this is the place Plus the view is amazing

Adam Copland

(Translated) Excellent sandwich and salad Best coffee in Kingston (Original) Sandwich et salade excellents Le meilleur café de Kingston

Nathaniel G

If you want to walk along Lake Ontario and sip some hot coffee, Juniper Cafe is your spot. Amazing staff and great food. You won’t be disappointed.

Taylor Cole

The Best Coffee in Kingston!!

Abdulrazzak Fallaha

Really tasty salads and sandwiches! Very kind staff and great atmosphere. Good little patio area overlooking the lake.

Matt D

Very special atmosphere and quality fresh foods.

Kirk Chantraine

Meal type

Roohi Gupta

2020.09.09. We met our family in Kingston at a cafe "Juniper Cafe". The cafe is on the water lovely view. We had Americanos and espresso. We tasted their vegan sweet loaf and dates Vegan sweet balls. If you are in Kingston, the place is a must visit. The terrace is very nice and awesome view.

Ignacio Spiousas

Located in a beautiful space right along Lake Ontario. The space itself is beautiful and the food is very good. I have never had anything to eat there that I disliked. They also have a beautiful patio in the summer. The coffee is not the greatest, but they offer a wide selection of cold drinks and as well as local beer which is nice.

Vinnie Karetak

Great coffee and even better food. The veg breakfast sandwich puts other Kingston cafes to shame.

Graham Tattersall

Love this place, delicious, fresh food, warm and cozy inside with an awesome waterfront patio in the summer. Chicken sandwich with spelt berry salad is my favourite lunch in Kingston. Cappuccino and lattes are good too.

Glenn Buckholtz

Food is fantastic. Nice place to go for lunch when the weather is good and you want b to sit outside.

Angela

My friends and I were very disappointed by the owner's policies relating to students. Despite purchasing beverages and food, after 30 minutes of sitting on the patio discussing work we were asked to leave by one of the servers there. She said that she was asking us politely to leave shortly because the owner didn't like students taking up tables. She informed us that she was pre-warning us because the owner would be by shortly and would be much less pleasant. We witness many other tables of paying students be forced out of the cafe while we finished our food and beverages and promptly left. Overall, terrible experience as a student, considering the amount of support we have given the cafe in previous years.

Brittany Williams

Breakfast

go go

Nice quiet spot! Smaller and gets smaller in winter as it gets colder and the porch can't be used

Shawn Eakins

Really cool location, very small. $$$

Alizah B.

Ordered and waited for 45 min to be told they ran out of bread. Gave the refund and a sandwich but it took too long and they refused the refund initially. Bad managing really.

Jonas Gerson

Wish Kingston had more places like this.

Jane Gordon

Beautiful setting on the water. Salad was dry, and lacked flavor, and quite small for the money.

Fariha Rahman

This is my favorite lunch spot in all of Kingston. The food is great, there's always space available, and the patio is beautiful. The cafe also doesn't allow laptops over lunch time to ensure there's space for people to have lunch.

Casey Petrie

You have to get the breakfast sandwich. Excellent.

Daniel Padmos

A gem in Kingston!!!

Kedar Warriner

The food is really good and it’s a beautiful spot in the tett centre. The lack of outlets and wifi makes it a less than ideal workplace, knocking it down a star.

Robin Elizabeth

Sandwiches and beer were delightful and refreshing, brewed coffee not so much.

Isaac

Great location and great food.

Luís Catalão

Great location. Nice view outside.

Ashley Woodroffe

Very tasty, fresh and filling. A really good lunch option by the lake. A little pricey, but that's what it takes for good ingredients.

Bruce S

Very busy little cafe on the water. Makes for a great place to meet people and take in the beauty.

Mayukh Bagchi

Service

Navdeep Sepla

Great coffee and food. Friendly staff and baristas that know how to pull a great shot.

Ben Carter

Great place to study on a Sunday morning.

roshan shetty

simply the best

Jennifer Murphy

Great coffee

Claire Hefferon Payne

Fantastic local place with an incredible view.

Shahan Mahmood

Love this beautiful waterside cafe! And the barista Jordan was so helpful when I asked a random question about coffee preparation - my oat milk latte was so delicious too!

EricandBonnie Brink

Fantastic food - but what an atmosphere. The indoor aesthetics are gorgeous, and a patio on the waterfront.

Shauna Lynch

My friend and I were very disappointed with the service. We were on the patio when we brought out our laptops because we noticed that it slowed down and assumed we wouldn’t be taking up table spaces because there was plenty of other tables and it was 30 minutes til the “laptop free” time was over and we also purchased food and beverages. Yet we were told to put them away which wasn’t the problem, it was the fact that she said it very arrogantly. We than also went in to grab a to-go-box and was addressed with “what else do you want now” in a arrogant voice. Overall I was very disappointed with the customer service, the staff treated us very disrespectfully.

Susan Hamilton

Delicious sandwich and a great atmosphere. Loved the old china cup and saucer.

Morgan Dale

Great coffee and nice little spot for coffee by the water.

Tyr Sweetnam

It's unfortunate that I can not read the news on my laptop while I have lunch here - it I can read the paper. Hmmmm Juniper should get with the times.

Stacey Shrout

Beside the great food, I love the atmosphere and friendly staff. I also love the decor, it's so retro and romantic. The chandeliers and cups are the same my grandma had, so in a way, every time I visit this cafe it is as if I've entered back into my childhood. So lovely!!

Melvin B

(Translated) a good cafe with an exceptional view of the lake. (Original) un bon café avec une vue exceptionnel sur le lac.

David Kusalik

Customer service here is top notch. They use Pilot coffee beans for their espresso based drinks, super good. They make a mean breakfast sandwich. Can’t beat the view. Free parking on weekends when there is not an event. If there’s an event, it’s $5.

Sean Leung

Dine in

Dijana Krstic

Roast beef sandwich is always a winner. Breakfast is less consistent. Today was an off day, the egg was over poached and the jam was too saucy and not zingy.

Rachel Mathies

Cute restaurant, with great food!

Kathy Patterson

Loved it! Stop on route to Toronto. Beautiful setting right by the water, located in the arts building (had a bit of trouble finding it). Coffee was good, cheddar biscuit and blueberry muffin were even better. Wished I lived closer, so I could visit often. Highly recommend.

Matteo Zago

Great little spot for light fare, right on the waterfront.

Ryan Glassford

Great

chase duke

Wow. Breakfast sandwiches!

Catherine

Giving the Juniper Cafe 5 stars even though it wasn't open today. It has such a great reputation amongst the locals and the workers at the Isabel Bader and Tett centres. Check it out and enjoy a drink overlooking Kingston's beautiful waterfront ????

Antoine Coursol Deschamps

Awesome sandwiches

Rebecca Kelly

Beautiful Cafe but the view is spectacular

Derek Stevenson

Service has declined... Still the best waterfront patio in K-town.

Thepeoplesperson

We waited far too long to visit the new restaurant after enjoying the catering from Epicurious last summer at a corporate event I attended. Spectacular location, ample (municipal) parking beside the centre, food is amazing. Get there early for lunch as it fills up fast. Licensed and provides a nice variety of meal choices.

Katherine Thornton

A lovely cafe. Me and my partner come here mostly for the waterfront. It is a little on the pricier side, and there is always a wait, but it is reflective of their no/little waste operation and small scale. Their baked goods have never disappointed.

Minnie Adv

Great little cafe in a lovely waterfront setting. Good coffee!

Ashley Cowie

Fresh food, friendly staff. Limestone building with the lake visible from rhe windows, very nice.

Tarah Alexander

Good spot to grab lunch. Nice meal options and good view of the water.

Fadi Toro

The sandwiches are totally worth it. The breakfast sandwich is to die for. I just wish it was a little bigger. Definitely recommend though.

Deb Brennan

Tasty but expensive food, "meh" coffee. Atmosphere is pleasant and the view is nice, but if it's a hot day, I suggest staying inside: with no shade and no umbrellas, the metal outdoor tables get extremely hot.

Gord Brown

Delicious food, but not many places to sit when the patio is closed.

Jennifer Guiho

Recently visited the cafe in Kingston and has such a serene location that you can sit for hours and chat with your friends. The view from this cafe is really awesome. They have some really good items on their menu to choose from . Excellent coffee . Really enjoyed everything .

Khushboo Sahota

Very friendly staff and ideal location for me time

Ello Arene

Great food, staff, and location! Really busy on weekends but definitely worth the wait! Cheers!

Susan Baker

Beautiful cafe with beautiful views. The little patio is the best place to relax when it's warm outside.

Derek van der Velden

(Translated) The best coffee in Kingston. Very good teas. Cookies and other sweets are delicious. The staff very friendly. (Original) El mejor café en Kingston. Los tés muy buenos. Las galletas y otros dulces están deliciosos. El personal muy amable.

Spread Love

Great local food. Simple sandwiches and salads, but good flavours and lots of care taken to make them delicious. There isn't anywhere with a better view. Very friendly staff.

Monique Tremblay

WATER.FRONT.PATIO.

Nevena Martinovic

Came here with a friend because I heard so many good things about it. It's such a cute café with a great location and an amazing atmosphere on the inside. It's not that big, but it's so aesthetically pleasing and it's really just an experience being there. The drinks and desserts they serve are good, too.

Lisa Szeker-Madden

I came here and ordered a simple chicken sandwich. I waited for about 20 minutes before asking a waiter for my order, as I felt this took long for a sandwich. She went back to the kitchen and I heard no response for the next 10 minutes. By half an hour, I wanted my money back as I felt I had waited too long. I spoke with the manager and asked for a refund, and she did apologize and mention that I can have the sandwich for free as well as my refund. However, I was disappointed with her professionalism as I felt she cared more about bookkeeping than satisfying a customer who felt they had already waited too long. The debit machine wasn't working (I originally paid with debit) and she then insisted to spend another 10 minutes of my time trying to call the POS system administrators rather take my request to refund me in cash. At some point, she even told me that she was short-staffed due to COVID (which I completely understand, but I was upset at this point that she was continuing to take time away from my day) and asked me to "order online" next time. I thought this latter comment was rude as the customer can't assume that the restaurant would be so slow with their order (as well as seeing at least 5 people who ordered after me get their food). The sandwich was great, but the management needs to seriously take customers as a priority.

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Incredibly slow service. It's self-serve but the staff are not able to manage basic orders. Either they have too few staff working or they are not well-organized. Which is unfortunate because the location and view is wonderful. And the coffee was terrible!!

Aurore Menard

Such a cute little spot! Food was amazing, so fresh. Staff was super friendly.

Toon Leetoon

Very busy which is a good sign. Coffee was great, and the pork belly sandwich was so tasty, so many different flavors. My only complaint is that the table wasn't clean. There was something sticky on it which one of the servers couldn't get out. But at least they tried. Still a great experience.

Daniel Bégin

Very nice setting. Delicious food prepared with all local ingredients. Very friendly staff.

Raye McAvoy

Delicious food and lovely atmosphere. I have enjoyed coming here and bringing visitors from away on several occasions. However, on my most recent visit the staff member working at the counter was texting on her phone and was quite rude--seemed to be annoyed by all customers, which did not make me feel welcome. It is too bad because it is such a lovely spot!

Aishwarya Saxena

Beautiful location close to water, awesome sandwiches, nice vibe!

Hub Unit

If you like beets try the beet salad. It's really good ????

Allysa C

Meal type

Aysha Malik

Such a gorgeous café. Great coffee and the occasional gluten free treat. The view of the water is hard to beat!

Pierre-Alexandre Goulet

Good food!

Nathan Holwell

Yummy salads, great cookies, very pleasant cheerful person behind the counter! Definitely going back!

Dustin N

Amazing. Coffee or beer by the lake. Yes please.

D M

Great service, amazing food, spectacular view. They know their coffees!

Alex Lacelle

Great spot by the lake. Decent spreads.

Deitra Kimpton

Such a wonderful hidden gem. Hard to know that Juniper Cafe exists, unless you've already been in the area on foot. A good selection of wonderful food/drinks. My favourite is probably their breakfast sandwich. Also a fantastic location right on the lake. The view is fantastic from the patio.

Jada Makenzie

Had a soup and sandwich combo, very large portion and was very tasty. Had to pack the second half of the sandwhich.

Alyssa King

Great

Chris Bird

Friendly staff, nice location. Very limited seating and long waits on weekends.

Heidi Tessier

Small quaint cafe located on the banks of lake ontario. Calm environment; eat inside or outside. Capacity for 12 people inside, but most were outside today. Tried a soup & sandwich combo today. Chicken sandwich and tomato basil soup - delicious! Looking forward to trying something else next time. I'm not a coffee drinker but i bet it's tasty. It was $18 which is fair for a healthy nutritious meal these days. Parking is $2, feed the meter but not coins. Credit card or honk mobile app available a short walk away.

Kurt T

Honestly, the buttermilk biscuits are delicious...but other than that I think it's just a lot of hype over another fancy coffee place.

Michael Currie

Nice food. Great patio

shreya baxi

The best breakfast sandwich you’ll find. (seriously)

3li

Even if this cafe is on Queen's University campus, no laptop are allowed inside. Very disappointed. They should put a time limit, not a laptop restriction. How am I supposed to study? Starring in the void while sipping their coffee? Also they are hard to find, they should put up more signs and posters. Otherwise the ambiance seemed nice.

doubtfuldreamer

Excellent food, and cozy atmosphere. Perfect for studying, working, or meeting up with friends for lunch!

Andrea P

While the food is good, I find Juniper to be inordinately expensive. A relatively simple lunch for two consisting of a salad plate, a breakfast sandwich and a soup that we shared and 2 lattes came to $41.46. No meat, no alcohol. Then I noticed that the credit card machine was programmed to accept tips of 15%, 20%, 25% or none. Really!? 25% for cafeteria style service in a tight noisy atmosphere? I find that to be downright arrogant. Then to make matters worse, I ordered a latte to go - half cafe / half decaf. The price on the menu board was $3.50 but I was charged $6.78 for a medium (grande) Starbucks sized latte. I inquired about the difference in price and was told that the take-out version (listed as T/G) was $4.00 but then because they had to pour another pair of shots (for the decaf) and waste one the charge was upped to $6.78. It would have been appropriate to tell the buyer this in advance of the purchase. It also would have been appropriate to offer me the extra shot instead of sending it down the drain on my tab.

Jobanjeet Singh

GOSH I LOVE THIS PLACE

Natalie R

Such a cozy atmosphere and delicious coffee and food!

Gurpreet Kaur

Best view in town!

Cory Miles

Amazing food, coffee, and atmosphere. Friendly staff. Great view of lake Ontario.

Tommy F

The restaurant was nothing fancy but the patio in the summer would be great. The staff were friendly and the food was delicious. It arrived quickly, and although being a touch expensive it was worth it. It was fairly buat when there but no issues finding seating. We will be back, definitely in the summer to enjoy the patio.

Mara Derissen

I’ve tried all the drinks and the Mocha is hands down the best one. It’s unreal. The mocha is so good. Tastes like silky creamy chocolate.

Carmen Mortley

it was absolutely beautiful and the food and coffee was delicious. a hidden gem

Aidan P

A nice little hidden gem in Kingston. My boyfriend had the oatmeal cookie and I got to try a piece. It was really good. The latte was delicious too! The decor is awesome!

Katherine Welsh

Local food made beautifully by friendly, foodie staff served right on the shoes of Lake Ontario. Licensed patio. Creative chefs. Staff know the farmers supplying the ingredients. They know their regional wines, local beers and gorgeous charcuterie. Great veg options at all times and delicious fair trade coffee made with great care.

Alyssa Kim

Great place for a coffee.

P Laframboise

One of my favourite spots in Kingston!! The sandwiches are amazing and the view can’t be beat!!

SN

Great place to hang out and unwind! The food was amazing and the patio even better!

Angelica Chimal

Great place

Pierre Laforgue

Beautiful place!

Marion Izatt

Nice space and patio. Great food and coffee.

Patrick Reid

Excellent spot so close to the water!

brooke

A hidden gem in Kingston! We were recommended to visit this patio by a local and we were not disappointed. Really peaceful and good coffee.

Blake R

Great food with lots of gluten free options. Do you know how rare that is?

Sophia R

Such a beautiful atmosphere and many healthy options as well as baked goods to treat yourself. Staff seemed friendly and the food portion was great.

Emily Ramsay

really good sandwiches and coffee!

Kris Chung

Dozens of visits....5 stars.. .always. shhhh

T A

The counter people could be friendlier food was very good

Roman

This is a cozy and welcoming cafe by the lake. We’ve enjoyed our stay here very much. Coffee, delicious sandwiches and sweet treats and so much more. You can even buy small gifts like coffee beans and soaps. They have a patio with a gorgeous view. Very friendly staff! It’s a really nice place to meet with friends, to work a little bit or just enjoy yourself.