Penny University Cafe
Feel at home at this cosy cafe with comfort food and great coffee.
In the inner eastern neighbourhood of Kingston, the Penny University Cafe lends itself to a solo visit with coffee and a book. It takes its inspiration from London's 17th-century penny universities: cafes where people from all walks of life would meet to chat and share ideas while drinking coffee (instead of booze). You can count on a welcoming atmosphere.
Sink into a banquette, order your brew of choice, whip out your read and relax for as long as you like. Hungry? There's an extensive menu, driven by local produce. On a cold morning, find comfort in the apple crumble croissant French toast, layered with cinnamon apple compote, baked rhubarb, vanilla ice cream and a rhubarb-infused maple syrup ($21).
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