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A great place to start: Northside Espresso + Kitchen. This café, as bright as a beautiful day at the beach, is run by an Australian and a Kingston native. The owners don’t skimp on the quality of their brews. Melbourne’s “third wave” coffee culture is, after all, the most renowned in the world. - La Presse
The owners of this downtown favourite found their inspiration in Melbourne’s famous café culture. Their avo smash—made with a whole avocado—has to be seen to be believed, and tastes as good as it looks. - Toronto Life
“The state we’re from, Victoria, hasn’t had quite as much support,” says Pentland-Boyce, “so we’d really like to put ours into theirs — directly to the firefighting services. - Global News
With a menu that is seasonal, fresh, and as locally sourced as possible – you can’t go wrong with brunch at Northside. Nestled in downtown Kingston, you can try classics like their Avo Smash (a whole smashed avocado with feta, mint, lemon + Thai chili on grilled sourdough) or branch out and try something new like the Rubenesque bagel. - Visit Kingston
An airy-chic Australian cafe offering coffee drinks, along with salads, breakfast & daytime bites. - Destination Ontario
We headed out into the crisp, cloudless morning and sat down at Northside Espresso and Kitchen for breakfast. The café was packed, and rightly so. It looks like a Pinterest dream with its white tin walls and ceilings adorned with floral patterns, gorgeous green hanging plants, and pink flowers in vintage medicine bottles, and their menu is a knockout. - Via Rail
NORTHSIDE has quickly become a popular destination for anyone looking for a good cup of coffee and a cute Insta picture. It's delicious food, drinks, and Australian inspired decor attract coffee lovers of all ages to sit, sip and enjoy life. - Spoon University
This spot is not only stunning, but they also serve up so many breakfast and brunch meals that honestly look unbelieveable - Narcity
On my last trip to Kingston, all the chefs I spoke with asked me where I was eating, and then they ordered me to make room in my schedule for NORTHSIDE espresso + kitchen. This little spot serves up a menu reminiscent of Melbourne’s brunch scene, and standout items include a French toast bake, Nashville-style squash, and avocado toast. - Travel Awaits
This café focuses on high-quality coffee and a menu full of fresh, locally sourced, and seasonal ingredients. Their breakfast options are creative and vibrant, making it a must-visit for coffee and breakfast lovers alike. - Indie 88 FM
Very nice patio, intimate with beautiful plants and flowers. Great choice of coffees, cocktails and healthy breakfasts. Nice staff of dog lovers. - Bring Fido
Northside Espresso + Kitchen is a charming café with a dog-friendly patio and welcoming staff. Known for its outstanding brunch and delicious food, it has a modern, intimate atmosphere. - Restaurantji
A cute cafe in downtown Kingston that’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a coffee break. Justin and I went there for lunch one day and we adored their quiet, plant-filled patio. The menu is about 50% vegan and the plant-based options are marked with a V. - justinpluslauren.com
My current favourite menu items are the Curry eggs at Pan Chancho or the Brunswick at Northside. Both are perfect fuel to continue on my way! - Downtown Kingston
Northside Cafe emulates the coffee culture in Melbourne, Australia for a refreshing experience for all its customers. A perfect spot to enjoy breakfast, brunch or lunch, this downtown cafe provides welcoming friendly service that is matched by its delicious food and adorable decor. As a plus, they have all fair trade and organic coffees as well. - Southeastern Ontario
Jess Huddle and Cade Pentland-Boyce are another couple building their future in Kingston one perfectly-brewed bean at a time. They made the move from Melbourne, Australia to be closer to Huddle’s family, leaving their former careers Down Under. Instead, they decided to introduce Kingstonians to a taste of Melbourne café culture. - Perspective.ca
After the two moved continents, they set out along Princess Street in 2016 to find the perfect location for the Melbourne-inspired cafe, in hopes of bringing something unique from their former homeland to their new city. - The Kingston Whig Standard