Copper Penny in Kingston

240 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7L 1B2, Canada

★★★★☆
(1006 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant

About

Copper Penny Downtown location is open for takeout, patio seating and dine-in Monday to Wednesday 11:30 – 8pm, Thursday to Saturday 11:30 - 9pm and Sunday 12 – 8pm.

Website
thecopperpenny.ca
Address
240 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7L 1B2, Canada
Plus Code
6GJ7+V5 Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Sunday
12–9 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Fireplace Great cocktails Sport
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Assistive hearing loop Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Late-night food Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Brunch Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Paid street parking

Photos

Reviews

4.4
★★★★☆
1006 reviews

Most Mentioned

burger (47) wrap (33) patio (18) fish and chips (15) pub (8) beef dip (7) mac and cheese (7) turkey (6) chicken parmesan (5) french onion soup (5)
5 stars
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★★★★
November 30, 2024

Service was great, speed was solid. Ribs weren’t fall of the bone but good, famous fries are bomb. Their “made to order” XXX hot sauce was a little sad. Warmed up franks with some chili flakes by the tastes of it. I could’ve drank a gallon in my sleep. A solid 4 star joint.

★★★★★
November 1, 2024

The food here is absolutely delicious. I'm a vegetarian and was so excited to try the black bean burger. It was delicious and fresh , I wish we lived closer to this restaurant then I could visit all the time. Highly recommend if you're in need of some comfort food !

★★★★
October 20, 2024

Cute local place, went with my partner right at the start of lunch. French onion soup was delicious, perfect for the cold season! I wish I loved the gourmet mac & cheese more; it was fine, but I was hoping for something more comfort food-esque after that amazing soup. My partner enjoyed the burger but found it a bit dry. Server staff was kind and checked in frequently enough! Would come back, very cute place.

★★★★
August 17, 2024

A classic restaurant downtown, not too expensive but great food. Their fries are legendary, you gotta try them. Last time we went, I had a chicken cheddar bagel. The menu isn't super complex, think of sandwiches, basic pastas etc. The service is always great. Decor hasn't changed in many years but don't let that scare you away 😊

★★★★
May 27, 2024

We came here for some burgers and brews. Great hang spot for small groups looking for a casual ambience. I admit that the pricing is a bit higher than standard pub food but the quality is great. The bruschetta was alright - an alternate take on pizza, you might say. Burger was great in portioning but a tad dry and overcooked. Fries were amazing though!! Lovely server today - thank you for the great hospitality!

★★★★★
March 15, 2024

Both times I have been here so far, everything was lovely! The food was great and hearty, the vibe was comfortable and cozy, and the service was welcoming. Shout out to Brittany for being extra kind and enthusiastic! Thanks for the great experiences, will definitely be back :)

★★★★★
December 9, 2023

The quality of the burger and fries surpassed expectations, offering a delightful taste. The server exhibited a friendly demeanor, enhancing the overall dining experience. The restaurant's atmosphere was outstanding, creating a positive ambiance for an enjoyable meal.

★★★★
July 14, 2023

The food was really good. The wait time for food was really short, and it has a great old-school feel to the interior of the restaurant. I feel like the waitress was more concerned about her friends at another table but the food and atmosphere and portions were excellent. I would go again.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

Ordered a Greek salad, got sent home with a large container of spring mix garnished with a few veggies. I do not understand the point of putting a simple/classic item on a menu and not bothering to do it correctly, let alone well. Do not order the Greek salad. That said, the fries remain clutch and the staff is pleasant, so 4/5

★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Kid-friendliness: Yes Wheelchair accessibility: No Food : 4/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Whether you are new to Kingston or a longtime Kingstonian, you need to eat here at least once. Best Fries in town.

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

I absolutely crave the food from here sometimes. it s all just like good, homestyle cooking and classic Canadiana. Haven t had a single thing off the menu I didn t like. the staff are all wonderful and helpful and will go the extra mile for things as seemingly minor as a cup of au jus. I would only ever complain about there not being a presence on any food delivery apps. though, it s no skin off my bones to make the effort and just get take out. it s worth it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Deanna and I had dinner the atmosphere was great the food was good and the service was excellent copper pennys one of kingston finest establishments

★★★★
November 22, 2024

Tammy was our server was awesome! Thanks for the great home cooked feel!! The chicken parm and thai chicken wrap for the wife was delicious.

November 22, 2024

I had the 21$ penny club = over priced and cold inside. Supposed to be turkey and ham inside = yes it was that but from sandwich cold cuts not real turkey meat ?! 12$ onion rings which were greasy and 10 rings only Wife had a cold steak sandwich at 24$ wasted 100$ (with tip) for a waitress that complained about trump to the customers ! I was there Saturday evening, the 9th of November 2024 A lot of restaurants in that area, please consider another one than this one. Management is too blame, the employees do what they are told. Waitress that served us was just wearing that title, she was not up to par for the food industry... Eat elsewhere for decent food for similar prices. I do not like to post bad reviews but this one could not pass by without it. Sorry

November 22, 2024

Horrible food. The fries tasted like fish. When asked if they cooked the fries in the same oil as fish, they confirmed it. For people who are not fish fans this was a horrible experience. Then the bill came and they couldnt even remove the fish fries off of the meals. I asked them to do it and the did remove the fries. Only reason why a gave a small tip. Not worth your time and money unless you are a young adult who doesnt have fully formed tastebuds.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Dem fries man. Its all about dem fries

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Most friendly servers in all of Kingston not to mention great food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Im there every Friday and its such a great place with great food. Servers are always friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

We have not been here in many years. It was great to go back. The menu is large and similar to what we remember. Food was hot,tasty and very good portions. Very glad we stopped in. Our server Grace was very friendly and attentive. Good job Grace. Thanks for a good time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Went for takeout yesterday. Amazing staff that still took care of me even though I was there for a short time. They double checked if I wanted cutlery and stuff and offered water. The food was piping hot. Fries were great but a bit too salty for my taste. I would want to ask for less salt next time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Best fries!

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great food. Great service (especially with kids) and very happy we came. Portion sizes are fantastic for the price. Thanks for a great meal

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Wonderful experience all round. The pickle burger and fries were tasty and filling. Burger was home made and the specially spiced fries were as good as other reviewers stated. Dan and Brittney were attentive and caring, making my solo dining experience a comfortable and pleasant time! Thanks so much guys!

August 22, 2024

It s actually unfortunate as this place used to be a wonderful, locally owned restaurant within our lovely community. Your Cheddar Chicken Sandwich used to be $15 on your menu, and you now think you can charge $20.65 for the same thing. As great tasting as it is.. it s a sandwich. What a shame, I ll never support this local business again. What a slap in the face to its local community. Wish you guys all the best, hopefully you don t close down like your other location. Take care!

★★
July 22, 2024

The food was very salty. The quality of the food is very ordinary.

★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

I had fish and chips at this restaurant. The batter on the fish was too thick for my taste, and the fries were overly salty. However, the portion sizes were generous, and the service was friendly.

★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The food was not really something special, and I was surprised to be charged for hot sauce. It didn t meet my expectations.

★★
July 22, 2024

Overpriced. Fish and salad with one beer came to $45 with tax and tip. The fish was more like fish flavored bread, deep fried too long, accompanied by a salad apparantly prepared in a fury. Terrible value, poorly prepared.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Summer patio lunch with great service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Amazing food, and the service was awesome. Im definitely going there again! Food

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

One of Kingstons best restaurants, hands down...and yes their fries are awesome!! Awesome staff, food and a lot of history here...

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Fairly large portions of food. Sat outside on the patio which was very nice as well.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Brittany was an amazing server, recommended some amazing food and dessert.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Very tasty and a lot of it! Will definitely go back again! Food

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

It was quiet inside and we really dug the brick wall of customer graffiti . The black bean burger is great and our server was super sweet! I d definitely go back!! Vegetarian options: The black bean burger is great! The fries have some chicken stock in the seasoning, but the server gave me the option to exclude that.

★★★★
April 22, 2024

Copper penny is hands down my favourite place to get food wether it s done in or take out, the food is amazing and the staff is always so nice, especially today I had a great conversation with the waitress. I would have given 5 stars immediately except for one thing, I found out this morning that they removed the breaded mushrooms from their menu,, I was almost heartbroken haha, don t get me wrong the sautéed mushrooms on the mushroom bacon burger were okay but it just is not the same :(. ,,, it will not stop me from coming back but I m just a bit let down. Please for the love of god don t change your fries or I ll be crushed, they are an honest god send.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Fast service, food tastes cool, and they had gambling on the TV so it made me feel like I was being productive while eating :D

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Went there to kill some time before going to see a show at The Grand Theatre. (Really Close) good prompt service and food was quick. Just had special fries and appetizer which was good.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Food was delicious and staff were super kind! super nice atmosphere but the spot we were sitting in was a little bit cold and drafty. would recommend the mac and cheese (it was amazing)

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Loved the atmosphere of a sports bar, a nice rustic place to experience, had a wonderful time got to watch game, the service was phenomenal would definitely return, but would definitely enjoy it with a wonderful friend whom is engaged with you, both in conversation the game and the ambience.... I would definitely choose another friend

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

My friend and I had a wonderful experience at The Copper Penny! Our server Grace was personable and very sweet. She didn t forget a thing and the food came out the fastest I have ever seen! Even during rush hour with the place packed! Highly recommend this place; it was my first time here, but certainly not my last

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

What a wonderful dining experience! My wife and I stopped by for lunch, and had great service and delicious food all at a reasonable price. Would definitely recommend the Thai Spring Rolls as an appetizer! Enjoy!!

★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Food was delicious as always, sever was kind and friendly. Our food was delivered fast and hot. My only complaint was the buns used for the hoagie, more like a hot dog bun.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Food was amazing

★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

It was great! Loved the sandwich and their famous fries. Will go again.

★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Good food GREAT service pleasant atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Havent had Copper Penny in probably 10 years and it didnt disappoint, the fries are still the best.

February 22, 2024

Ordered the chicken ravioli carboana and the thai spring rolls for take out. Not only the container was small in size, there were hardly any chicken pieces in it. Only 2 small pieces. Not worth the price. Not going back to this place anymore.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Good restaurant. Great fries. One small complaint - I ordered their mac and cheese which was tasty but very small for the price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Good food and I loved the coziness of the restaurant

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Excellent service and food! We ordered takeout and it was great, nice job on the ribs, wings and the fries were golden crispy and cooked just right. Serivce was quick as I walked in the door, our food was ready! The only small thing was the charge for the ranch dipping sauce $.80 cents, used to come with the wings at no charge but the cost of supplies to restaruants its no wonder you have to charge that. I would order from here again or dine in next time if I was not working.

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

The food is not as good as it was per-Covid. Meal was still good but prices were really expensive. 75 bucks for a family of 4... With having water to drink. Wheelchair accessibility: It is not accessible at all. Bathroom on second floor. Classic old downtown doors to get in.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ate chicken tettrazini, a normal creamy pasta. Its a little refreshing than ordinary creamy pasta, but it still feels greasy and I cant get used to the taste. I couldnt eat more than half the bowl left... I might try something else in the future.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I had dinner with my wife and the service was nothing but the best. Immediately greeted and seated, answered all our questions about the food, and kept an eye on us making sure everything was fine. The food was super delicious and the wait was minimal. Tammy our server was professional and charming and made us feel very valued as customers. Highly recommend going and will certainly go back another time.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Popular with students and theatre-goers. More of a casual spot. Some of the food is quite salty.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Centrally located in Kingston. Great good, excellent poutine and great selection of craft beers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Beautiful old historic downtown building, excellent food and service

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Super sweet server (Lily), great food. Would recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great little gem downtown kingston. Great food, friendly staff, and foods not overpriced. Best fries

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice place. Only 5 beer on tap, mostly from 1 brewery. Food was pretty good, though the garlic in my spiral pasta dish was slightly burned. We were seated across from the stairs to the washrooms and a very loud coffee machine, which detracted from the atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

My favorite place to go Vegetarian options: They have this option Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food was amazing ! And the fries are chefs kiss

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We had a wonderful experience with our two young children. Brittany, our server made us feel right at home and turned a semi-stressful outing with a baby into a phenomenal experience. Food was great, will definitely return!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

So many delicious options to pick from but you can never say no to their burgers and fries! The Chipotle Spinach Dip is must if you love Spinach Dip with a twist!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Havent been here in years but I remember it was always a good experience and good food whenever I did go here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Worth every Penny

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great waitress (Riley) made the evening! She was very upbeat and on the ball! All items ordered were tasty (soup, carbonara four cheese ravioli, chicken bowl, huge serving of cake). Prompt service, and timing from order to service was good. Up-casual dining. Venue isn t huge. Washrooms are upstairs (with subpar stairs). Didn t feel like we were being rushed out (which seems to occur at some establishments).

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Had dinner with kids and grandkids. Solid food, lots of choice, great service. We will be back! Kid-friendliness: Kids menu was spot on. Ice cream was included and was perfect.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

One of Kingstons finest restaurants. Always make it a stop in the summer for a patio meal. Love the servers, love the food. A Kingston institution, surely.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing food. Love the wraps. Great service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Lovely staff. They accommodate our group by joining tables. Drinks and food were decent. Prices were normal. Not cheap, but then not unacceptable expensive either. The kids menu is pretty good if they want something regular like burger and fries - which was a hit. Food was mixed. You have to be smart about what you order. Pasta Alfredo was boring but then, thats the kind of dish that is. There are enough options to make it work. I think its worth another visit should the opportunity arise.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Have not been to the copper penny in years but I will return sooner than that...the food was very good (dont miss out on the fries) and the service excellent!

★★★★
December 22, 2023

GREAT FOOD. BUT YOUR PRICES HAVE MORE THAT DOUBLED IN THE LAST THREE YEARS. L O W E R Y O U R P R I C E S .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

BEST FRIES EVER!!!!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was not great but service was good. my 5 year old son got sick at the restaurant and the server was very understanding and empathetic.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Its a relatively nice place, staff are kind, clean, timely, food tastes good. But nothing about it was above average or stood out. I gave Food, Service and Atmosphere all 4 stars, because they are. But the cost of it all is the quicker. Our dates usually run along the 55-70$ range for more food, better service and a longer stay. We ended up spending about 85$ for a quick sit down pub meal. Overall a nice place, but doesnt qualify for the price. Probably wont be returning.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great stay had trouble using my wallet key but front desk helped very promptly.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I had the best Fish and Chips ever here at the Copper Penny

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Beautiful setting for a meal with friends and family

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ordered a few times here for take out and usually decent food. Ordered a club house the other night and mentioned twice to toast it. The lady there said of course. Got it home only to find the bread was as white as snow. No more clubhouses there. What a disappointment. Parking: Often hard to find parking on the street.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food and amazing service, did not reflect what members of the pantry family claimed in their defamation and smear campaign in retaliation for the fraud a few years back. Regret not going sooner food is amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Vegetarian options: Black bean Burger is the best Food

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very very bad foods! Do not waste your money and of course your time there. It was something they called it Bruschetta, two pieces of baguette bread or something like that, with cooked tomato and onion, chopped parsley and shredded morbale cheddar cheese... missing an egg to call it Omlete !!! We ordered fish and chips and buffalo wrap. There was just simple expired mayo and they called it Tartar sauce, I couldnt found any capers or even pickle inside it, around of fish was bread!!! Very very heavy dough of course probably called as fish batter... Buffalo wrap.... Smelly greasy chicken finger with big amount of shredded iceberg lettuce and Chipotle mayo ... Come on!!!! There was nothing look like buffalo wrap at all....missing ingredients like sundries tomato as mentioned in menue as well....

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

One of my favourite restaurants in Kingston, hands down!

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Turkey club is made with Lunch meat and microwaved bacon, fries had more salt than Antarcticas Don Juan Pond

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great place to eat

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food, friendly service and decent prices!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

April 2023 A nice place to have a casual lunch. Our group had wraps and sandwiches which were all served with fries. Friendly, fast service.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Nice decor, good atmosphere, great service. We ordered the French Beef Dip sandwich and the Chicken Tetrazzini and it was delicious. Will definitely go back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Absolutely amazing fries! Will always go here for the best fries

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good fries. Very good sweet potato fries. Gluten free bun was ok. Do not recommend the very forgettable and over priced grilled cheese that was just grocery store humdrum plain white bread. Good thing my child ordered it and not me. Back in the olden times we use to call this place Cheap and Bulky instead of Copper Penny. That nomer is now a misnomer.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food was good, there was lots of it and the price was decent for the amount of food. Service was good and food come out rather quick.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good waitress. Cheers to you Kaia

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Copper Penny 7/10 Pictured: - The Ringer (with fries): $22 Another spot to check out on Princess St in downtown Kingston is Copper Penny! They serve a variety of American cuisine like burgers, sandwiches and wraps. The items are definitely on the pricier side, but overall the food was delicious and the fries were very flavourful (a little bit over salted though). **Follow @smfoodd on Instagram for more reviews!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Thank you so much to staff for receiving a flower delivery and delivering to the table of two sweethearts on a date.

★★
December 22, 2023

Mediocre at best! Fries werent that legendary, and the dine-in area smelled like mold! Wouldnt go back! Our waitress was great though! Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fun bar and grill. Awesome food and beverages.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had to go here as my wife hadnt been to her old hangout in 30 years. Much of it hadnt changed and we loved the food. Staff were great.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

LOVE it here. I was a Queens student, and this became one of my favourite places to eat in Kingston. The spice they put on the fries is amazing. I usually get the chipotle chicken burger, but sometimes branch out- either way, it is decently priced, good if you want a YUMMY dinner but are on a student budget. Ive brought friends and my parents here, and all of them express their desire to go back again. The wait staff are always nice and the kitchen is very quick. Plus, were always greeted by the bartender. Its nice to dine in a place that seems to genuinely want us there. You guys do a great job:)

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

4 stars across the board!! Rib and wing dinner was absolutely amazing, had the sweet and spicy sauce on both and it was a pleasant surprise as it was way better than I thought!! This place gives you enough food in one meal for 2 people!! Everything tasted amazing!!! Service was really well done as well as our server was on the ball and very polite and positive. The atmosphere was nice and welcoming with tvs for the sports people like myself low level music. Not a huge fan of places that play overly loud music were you cant even hear the people you are sitting with. I WILL BE BACK!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Friendly staff, okay food, amazing drinks! Not quite what it used to be but still worth a visit.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Was such a great experience... even my son (13) was able the enjoy the patio and loved the meal... the waitress was over the moon amazing... Wheelchair accessibility: Wasnt the most accessible with my walker but they where nice enough to point out any problems I may have right way... (bathroom upstairs)

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food and drinks were great! We enjoyed our time sitting out on the patio. However, the service was very slow receiving drinks, and our time was cut short due to our server telling us she was cut and ready to go home. We had finished our appetizer (the bruschetta was great) and considering other food at this point. A little disappointing as we felt like we were being rushed to finish and leave.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fantastic service, nice atmosphere, good food. The fries are so addictive. The Ringer was a hit with everyone that ordered it. The Voodoo Chicken wrap was a bit disappointing. Not much chicken and mostly fillers (ie lettuce, cheese etc). It wasn t spicy at all, which I m thankful for. Tried the Fish n Chips. The fries were AMAZING. The fish was ok. Found the batter to be too thick for the amount of fish inside. The kids meals are great, and they come with a drink AND ice cream all for $11. Next time I ll stick to the burger. Kid-friendliness: They have big tables inside if you re a big group with kids.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Been one of my favs since i was a teenager

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Awesome food, staff and atmosphere. Enjoyed it very much.Highly recommend it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food and service!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The patio was not the place to be tonight, the wasps enjoyed my meal more than I did. Was offered a lemonade filled wasp catcher. Didnt help at all.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Wouldnt recommend it. My partner ordered the Alfredo pasta. For 16 dollars, we received a small portion of bland pasta, with about 8 full cloves of barely cooked garlic inside of it, which is all you could taste. And it came with a single piece of garlic toast that you get pre-made in plastic bags at the grocery store. She only ate about 2 bites of it. And when asked how it was we were honest and instead of taking the item off of our bill, which would have been the appropriate action as we did not eat it, we were given 15%, off the item. Its still not worth it, and we are not ones to cause a scene and push the matter. I got the old-fashioned burger, and it was a dry slab of meat with a single tomato and pickle covering half of the burger. This was not a good meal by any standard. The highlight was the fries I received. I had to delete my old review as this new experience completely soured my opinion of this restaurant. We will not be back.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fries were the only ok item. Food was cold and my Buffalo wrap had no chicken in it. Didnt get offered a refill on my pop either . Very dull atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Absolutely amazing experience. Took my daughter there for birthday. Staff made it a day to remember. We left very happy to have dined here.

December 22, 2023

I really loved copper Penny, my friend and I would go every week during highschool to get a basket of fries. Its literally a memory I hold close to my heart. Not only has your quality dropped, your prices have skyrocketed. I cannot even think to afford eating here now because who can afford to pay over $10 for a basket of fries that are just not as good as they were. I understand current issues, but I cant justify paying so much when getting so little. Especially with takeout, the portions are much smaller. Opening the box to see a handful of fries and chicken strips no bigger than the size of shrimp, thats just sad yo.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent food and great environment.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Not sure what to say other than I enjoyed it very much, come try it yourself :) P.s get the fries. Vegetarian options: They have rabbit food Kid-friendliness: Kids menu is available Wheelchair accessibility: Its all flat

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Butter chicken wrap was fantastic and their fries are really good too! Great place to visit for lunch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Incredible place. Love the vibes and cozy feel. Lots of food, cold beer, great prices.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I first went to the Copper Penny about 28 years ago, and I just recently went back again. I loved it then, and I still love it now. Hopefully I wont leave my visits 28 years apart.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Does every restaurant in this area have low quality food?

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great fast service. Pleasant waitress. Great food. Amazing overall experience.

December 22, 2023

So mediocre and prices have gotten ridiculous. 20 bucks for a wrap with barely anything in it and some too salty fries? Nope.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Enjoyed the chicken parmigiana and a local craft beer on the patio. Service was great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Server was super nice. Burgers were mediocare but I loved the chicken parmesan. The athmosphere was like a bit dull. We asked for hot sauce as well but didnt know there is an extra charge which was fine but strange...

★★★★
December 22, 2023

The fries are unreal; they re a must-have if you visit this restaurant. The old fashioned burger was good and my friends recommend the penny burger.

December 22, 2023

The service was great. We were in a group of 7 and none of the food was good. The fish batter was soggy and not crispy and under cooked. The burger was overcooked, the chicken parmesan was cold and the pasta extremely garlicy. The best part of everyones meal was the drinks. Overall a very disapppointing and expensive evening. Would not recommend at all.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The server was lovely, the food was almost inedible. The bruschetta was made with what I can only assume was canned tomatoes (not cooked out), and 4 pounds of mixed Italian seasoning. It tasted rancid because of the seasoning. The rest of the meal a club, chicken Caesar wrap and beef dip were very subpar. The fries were good, but they are bagged, pre made & deep fried - kind of hard to go wrong. I would parse down the menu and work at improving the ingredients and taste.

★★
December 22, 2023

Fish and chips batter is no good. It is small bits of fish in fried bread. Philly wrap requires searching for beef in it.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

great food! looking forward to coming back when i pads by again.

★★★
December 22, 2023

Both our dishes were cold. They were busy, however at least warm dinner was expected. It s been a while since we ate at Copper Penny, maybe this was why?

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent pasta

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Went in for drinks only. Just before dinner on a Sat in Dec. We got a nice booth. Ordered a couple of Penny sized Caesars, not bad but nothing to set them apart from the rest and a couple of beers

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Loved the copper penny! I went with my friends an hour before closing, and they were still able to seat us with fast and friendly service. I got the beef dip sandwich, which was delicious. It came with a side of crunchy and tasty fries. Good price as well, highly recommend

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We dined there 2 weeks ago. It was the 1st time. My wrap and fries were excellent. My husband was impressed as well. Fast forward to this time. We both had pasta. My husbands was just pasta. Mine was a chicken breast with pasta. The breast was delish, but both our pasta was barely lukewarm. We asked for another beer. It was poured but never arrived. We were going to a show, other wise I would have had both of the issues fixed. We will go back again, this time for burgers.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

it wouldve been nice to have vegan options that were automatically vegan, but the server was understanding and accommodating nonetheless

December 22, 2022

One word .. Disgusting the meat in my wrap was processed turkey.. no flavour .. the fries were so soggy and greasy and waaaaay too much salt I used to love the fries This used to be a not bad place to eat . The only reason I gave one star is because It wouldn t let me post otherwise .. really I m giving it no stars !!!! You ll never get another copper penny from me !

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Staff was very friendly. Food was delicious. Portions a little smaller than expected but overall it was a great experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Best CLUB SAMMY ever and fries like no others. Gosh just such a staple for Kingstoniona

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Best fries ever! Awesome menu

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Their fries EPIC! There seem to have been changes to the rest of the menu though and it wasn t as good this time. A bit disappointed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Friendly service and good food

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Best fries ever.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Food was good not fantastic....good service..sat outside and it was nice to people watch

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Staff was very friendly and service was excellent. The food was wonderful too.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Every time I go to the Copper Penny I am beyond impressed. Their food comes out hot, is super tasty, and is fairly priced. The staff are friendly and the manager is top notch. I will 100% return for a work lunch again soon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent choice to eat at!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Such a great find. When we came in it was empty, by the time we left it was full. Such friendly staff, super quick service, hot and tasty food. Next time I am in Kingston I will be back 100%.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Kid-friendliness: The portion was perfect for my teenagers

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Always great service, and excellent food! Was super busy on market day, however they worked so hard to keep everyone happy. Love this place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good food, good service. Has a gender inclusive washroom!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Cheese garlic bread barely has cheese, and the food is average overall but a great and friendly service though!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Ive always loved the fries, theyve changed the recipe since the last time Ive been there. Fries went from 10/10 to 11/10

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good but the fries were excessively salty

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The food was generally good and we were lucky to stumble onto this place. We found ourselves hungry and another restaurant we thought about was closed. My burger was good and my family liked their meals as well. The service was excellent.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Spring rolls are excellent!! Door at the front of restaurant slams continuously and is extremely loud! Should be fixed for overall experience to improve.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food and staff.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Parking: Parking on street. Kid-friendliness: Not really kid friendly

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Always good

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Fries are okay but beware that the fries have changed. They are like McCains super crisp fries. They are having supplier issues. Ask before you order if you want the fries with the ridges and seasoning.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food, low prices and a lovely cozy atmosphere for a sit down drink or meal.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Family friendly restaurant in downtown Kingston. Friendly servers, relaxed atmosphere and yummy (flavourful) food (perhaps a bit too flavourful for the youngest, pickiest eaters in our family). The kid s meal came with a drink and dessert, the adult meal portion sizes were hefty and filling. Not the best burger in town but the crispy chipotle chicken sandwich and the peanut butter brownie cheesecake dessert were really good!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Get the sweet potato fries. Just do it.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very good food and a wonderful kids menu

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Mac N cheese, poutine and wings were all delicious!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The food was good but prices have gone way up. Cant afford to go out anymore. We sat outside on the patio, that wasnt very clean. Overall, it was okay.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I love this place! When I have friends come to Kingston from Toronto, I often bring them here. Easy, low cost, but always delicious food. The fries are also very delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent food and staff. Go here for dinner, then grab a show at the Kingston Grand Theatre.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Has been a great spot for many years! And it still is in 2022.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

One of my most favorite places in Kingston.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Best cheese steak in town!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Our first visit in years and at the busiest time. Saturday at supper. We did wait at the bar about 20 min. Nice warm decorating helped to set us up for a good meal. We were seated and ordered our meals with no hitches. In fact this is where it noteworthy. Our friendly server Sarah.S. went out of her way to provide us with the meals we wanted. I had the chicken thai bowl (more vegetables, less rice) and my wife a wrap (with her own concerns). No problem. All delivered hot to our table, timely and tasting great.. Ty to the Penny for an excellent night out.. we will return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great selections, amazing staff. Catered to our large group. Prompt service. Looking forward to visiting again sometime soon. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very nice place. Food was great and staff were very friendly. Good portions and very tasty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Always a great experience at the Penny. Burgers are solid and the fries are some of my favourite anywhere. Friendly staff, decent prices and centrally located on princess keep me coming back when Im in Kingston for a day trip.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Our favourite restaurant to visit in Kingston. Excellent service and legendary fries.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I got the burger with an upgraded poutine, and my partner got the chicken tetrazzini. The fries were so flavourful and crunchy and it was definitely one of the better poutines I ve had. My partner enjoyed his dish as well!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The fries.