Kingston Ultimate Foodie Guide | Local Favorites & Hidden Gems 🤩

🍜 Asian Cuisine Spotlight 🇻🇳 Mekong Vietnamese Restaurant • Signature Dish: Pho #6B with rare beef slices + bouncy beef balls • Broth Magic: 14-hour bone broth simmered with cinnamon and star anise • Winter Essential: Comes with fresh basil, bean sprouts and lime wedges • Insider Tip: Ask for "pho noodles well-done" if you prefer softer texture 🍕 Kingston Pizza Showdown 🥇 Score Pizza Wood-fired crust with perfect char Try the "Maple Bacon" with local maple syrup drizzle 🥈 Studio Pizza Creative toppings like pear & gorgonzola Gluten-free crust available 🍕 Pizza 24 Only for budget deals (Tuesday BOGO) "Meat Lover's" is their best pick 🧋 Bubble Tea Breakdown Sharetea Kingston • Top Order: Jasmine Milk Green Tea (30% sugar, less ice) • New Favorite: Wintermelon Lemonade with Basil Seeds • FYI: Loyalty card = 10th drink free 🛒 Grocery Must-Buys 🍪 Loblaws Almond Cookies Made with real California almonds Secret: Microwave for 10 seconds = warm cookie bliss 🍦 Ice Cream Tier List 🏆 Premium Tier Haagen-Dazs Caramel Cone Explosion (with real cone pieces) Ben & Jerry's Strawberry Cheecake (graham cracker swirls) 💰 Budget-Friendly Kawartha Dairy Matcha/Vanilla (creamier texture) Chapman's Frozen Yogurt (lighter option) 🍨 Local Surprise Slickers Small Batch (Prince Edward County brand) Try their "Apple Pie" flavor 📍 Foodie Hotspots Map Mekong: 272 Princess St Score Pizza: 369 King St E Sharetea: 87 Princess St 💡 Pro Tips Student discounts every Wednesday at Score Pizza Mekong's summer rolls are perfect for hot days Loblaws cookies restock at 10am daily #KingstonFoodScene #EatLikeALocal #CanadianTreats #StudentBudgetEats