Lay Low Cafe in Kingston

241 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7L 1B3, Canada

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

About

70's inspired cafe serving up delicious breakfast and lunch by day. A private events space by night. WALK-INS ONLY

Website
laylowcafe.ca
Address
241 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7L 1B3, Canada
Plus Code
6GM7+25 Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
7 AM–5 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
7 AM–5 PM
Saturday
7 AM–5 PM
Sunday
7 AM–5 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Highlights
Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dessert Seating
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Has changing table(s) High chairs
Pets
Dogs allowed outside

Photos

Reviews

4.3
★★★★☆
169 reviews

Most Mentioned

brunch (29) atmosphere (19) addition (10) eggs benny (9) server (9) home fries (8) latte (7) waffles (7) bacon (6) juice (5)
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★★★★
December 17, 2024

It’s a beautifully decorated space with green couches and high ceilings. There’s also a fun disco ball at the front door. We’ve been here a few times and have tried different items on their menu (which changes seasonally) and the food is pretty good. Really enjoy their maple bacon and home fries. The prices are a bit higher (ex. $8 for a glass of orange juice) and there’s no reservation so you do have to wait in line if it’s busy (we’ve had pretty good luck with short wait times). They also are quite good with dietary accommodations (gluten free, vegetarian, dairy free, etc). It’s a good brunch place to treat yourself out to.

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

It was my first opportunity to taste the new winter menu, and it did not disappoint! The Monte Cristo sandwich was excellent. I decided to forgo the home fries and pair the sandwich with the seasonal fruit option, which was a delightful choice. The atmosphere was comfortable and cozy, as always, but it was the first time I had Renee as a server, and she was fantastic! Attentive but not overbearing, relaxed but on the ball and knowledgeable. I recommend Lay Low to anyone. Great menu, great staff, great addition to the downtown.

★★
November 4, 2024

They don’t take reservations which is annoying because of how busy the place gets. There were lines of people on the waiting list and most of us had to wait outside and it was extremely cold. They should set up a reservation system if they anticipate high traffic at their restaurant. The food was ok, I’ve had way better brunch. My eggs were soggy, my potatoes hard and burnt. The waffles were the best part and we only ordered them for a desert. We ordered the tiramisu latte (one cold and one hot), not sure what the difference is between that and a regular coffee but it was not worth the extra bucks to just get a regular coffee. Our server Erica was really sweet though, liked her alot. Over all I think it’s over priced and not that great. I wouldn’t come here again.

★★★★★
August 19, 2024

Visited this cafe a couple of times this summer to get brunch on my own. The space is beautiful and vibes are absolutely immaculate. Ordered the chili eggs one day and the biggie another; both dishes were delicious. The portions can be subjectively “small” for what you’re paying but it seems they prioritize quality over quantity, so I’m not complaining. Would be a good place to get casual brunch with friends but it might not completely fill you up!

★★★★★
August 13, 2024

Went for brunch with a friend on Sunday. We first chose to eat outside but there was a sudden increase in wasps. The server was kind enough to let us move our seat to a table inside. Unfortunately it was harder to have a conversation inside as the music and noise level were much higher due to the volume of customers. I got the Smashed Avo and a Hot Matcha Lavender Latte (summer drink). Both were delicious filling. Overall would definitely go back, hopefully on a less busier time to enjoy the decor and cafe atmosphere a bit more.

★★★★★
July 2, 2024

Very lovely brunch, always order the chili egg with chili oil on the side as the chili oil is like a charm here, it goes well with other dishes as well 😇 Just one thing to take note is the saucer for the chili oil is hard to pour, easy to spill. Restaurant was packed on a Tuesday brunch with only 1 server, 1 bartender so it is understandable for food to come out slow but hoping it can be faster 🐒

★★★★★
May 28, 2024

This spot has made it to my favorite breakfast spots! The aesthetic of this place is amazing, bright, earthy and cozy. The latte was very good and definitely recommend getting one. For a bite to eat I got the Eggs Benny with home fries and it was absolutely delicious!! Some of the best home fries I’ve had as well! Definitely a spot I will be going back to!

★★★★★
December 10, 2023

Was very pleasantly surprised. Service was phenomenal (even when it was busy) and our server was so wonderful. I was very happy that a lunch menu was available after 11am. With tip I paid just under $30. While that is quite a bit, my experience was delightful and I took home half my meal for later. The music was also great! There was a lot of people in the restaurant but I was not overwhelmed with noise and had comfortable conversation with my friends. We went around 2:45 and only had to wait a few minutes to be sat for a group of 3. Highly recommend :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

Great place for a brunch, but can be really busy. They dont take reservations but they will contact you when a spot opens up, in my case was 30 mins. The no laptop use policy helps make this process easier. Eggs benny was well done and enjoyed the way the potatoes were made with the bacon. Strongly recommend this place if you have the time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

Everything was perfect rt down to the excellent coffee with free refills, perfect egg, artisan toast, crispy bacon (ask for that) and homefries with bacon bits (never seen or heard of that before) yum yum. I highly recommend this cafe and look forward too returning for their interesting lunch menu.

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Delicious food and the kindest staff

★★★
November 22, 2024

Food is not bad but quantity is so less according to price .

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Stopped by for a smoothie and let s just say that I m addicted to the Strawberry glaze!!! It has date and strawberry sauce and coconut that all make it such a yummy combo!! It s not overly sweet and I really like it!!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

A lovely little brunch spot in Kingston.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Food was pretty good, I got the chorizo egg breakfast wrap and a side of bacon potatoes. The wrap was nothing special, I could def make one the exact same at home, but the potatoes were delicious! Very great selection of food and beverages so I will definitely be back to try more things!

★★★
November 22, 2024

the food is really expensive and not good, i got the smoothie and it was not good. came with the intention of studying, but i asked one waitress and she said it was fine. next one came along and said they didn t have wifi for a reason a and it was not allowed. dropped a lot of money and couldn t even study. situated close to queens but not student friendly

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Maple cinnamon oat latte was incredible!!!

October 22, 2024

Food was very mediocre and the servings were tiny relative to what I paid. The environment was very nice, but I fear this place emphasizes style over substance. I wouldn t come back here.

Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Dirty place, hair in food, and the order didnt come at all as requested with allergy items included in the plate and they had the audacity to make me pay the bill although we didnt touch the food!

★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Very nice spot in a great location! Food is very good and so are the cocktails! Unfortunately the service lets the place down and its clear management needs to do a better job training and ensuring servers are pleasant and inviting to customers. A smile goes a long way!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Delicious brunch, lovely and bright dining room.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

The service was excellent - warm and hospitable. Very welcoming and friendly staff. Add the delicious food and you have a winner!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Always great dinning experience..ive been here a few times previous..but what made this visit extraordinary was my server RENNEE ..positive engaging..and very confident & her radiant personality was very special..shes a keeper!!!

★★★★
October 22, 2024

If you re looking for a brunch place with incredible drinks, you should come here!! The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is lovely. My only piece of feedback is that the eggs Benedict only has a very small drizzle of hollandaise, to the point where it s basically just a dry poached egg on an English muffin. If you re an eggs benny fanatic, this might not be the place! They re very good with making vegetarian substitutions, and generally this is a fantastic new addition to the Kingston brunch scene! A must try!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Sit in for a nice brunch or to go coffee! Amazing food

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Amazing breakfast place!! Great food and friendly folks Food

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Ordered a classic waffle and an iced lavender latte. Iced lavender latte was delicious, though not particularly lavender-y. The waffle was yummy, if a bit dense. Would have liked more toppings considering the price (18 dollars for a single waffle). Service was wonderful - staff were friendly and attentive, and willing to work with special requests. Its a comfortable place, with fun gay-pop music and lots of live plants. Would go again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Lovely patio on a walking only street, coffee was excellent and I loved every part of my cowboy breakfast! Highly recommend

★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The breakfast is very average and not worth the price in my opinion. Small portions, food is cooked with little consistency and takes quite a long time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Have you ever just closed your eyes after a bite, and felt like the world was perfect for that one moment? That was my experience with the beet salad. Snuck my phone under the table to message my favourite chef, in an attempt to share the moment with someone who would truly get it. I hope you do too. Thanks for such a lovely brunch. The matcha latte was also stellar!!

★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Atmosphere is nice, and pretty interior. The food however was quite disappointing. We found portions to be quite small. The caesar wrap did not have croutons and the sauce tasted a little off. The eggs in the biggy were cold and toast portion was tiny. The cowboy breakfast had beans that tasted like vinegar - would not recommend. We enjoyed the coffees.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Beet salad was huge and hearty, made even better with extra dressing. I loved the extra spice of the siracha - this is the perfect salad for a cozy fall day.

★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Way to noisy- cant hear each other Food-to spicey Feels like your cramped in a big room with no atmosphere-.no booths, privacy Try it yourself My friend gave my food to an unhoused person

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The apple taste was pretty strong with the Caramel Apple Crumble Latte, which wasn t great but it still was ok but the chicken BLT was delicious

★★
August 22, 2024

Nice looking place but the food was not very good. Service was unfortunately quite bad. The server got our order wrong, they brought something we didn t order, when we tried to give it back they insisted we keep it and that it was on them, and then charged us for it at the end of our meal. They also brought the wrong sides and then just never fixed it. Strange and unprofessional experience.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Nice cafe in downtown Kingston. I had the egg white omelette and also waffles which were great (sorry no photo of it). Overall, id recommend to check out during your visit.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Everything is so great! Nice ambience, tasty food and friendly service. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Delicious food, great prices. Incredible staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great spot for brunch. They have a small menu but they do everything on it quite well. Went with friends for a catch up brunch and everyone loved their plates. Can recommend the mimosa. Delicious. Will be a new regular spot

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Great coffee, great food, and the staff is lovely! The owner remembers my name and that makes me really happy in the morning! And the guys in the kitchen ask me about my sweaters/outfits. I feel very welcome every time I stop by. Cannot recommend more highly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Beautiful place with reasonable prices and delicious food! Not an easy combo to find in Kingston...

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The service at Lay Low is consistently warm and friendly without being overbearing. The food is delicious and fresh. I feel the pricing isn t commensurate with portion sizes and that the value for money is slightly off. A small blip in amongst all the pros of this fantastic cafe.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Great place for breakfast! It was noisy inside but we were offered a seat outside and it was great. Our server Renee was lovely. Highly recommend this place! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

5/5. went for Sunday breakfast. they have amazing vegan and non-vegan options. good coffee. awesome service and a clean, welcoming atmosphere. Cozy seating in and out. good music :) vibe. Vegetarian options: Got the avo breakfast with vegan feta instead of goat cheese and an oat milk latte. super yum

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Amazing staff and outstanding food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Best breakfast cafe Ive found in a very long time! Delicious food, beautiful environment, great location, lovely patio. I cannot wait to come back! Do not miss out on their loaded hash browns they were to die for. If you like Toast and Jam, Pan Cancho, or Aqua Terra for breakfast you will love it here! Slightly on the more expensive side of breakfast locations but 100% worth the price for good food and service. Vegetarian options: Available! And not just a salad Dietary restrictions: Were very understanding and accommodating to my restrictions Parking: Paid downtown Street parking

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Not only was the food delicious, it looked so beautiful as well! The servers here were super nice, and the atmosphere was gorgeous. Great place for a brunch with family, friends, and loved ones.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Lay Low offers an enjoyable brunch experience, not because the food is necessarily spectacular, but because the atmosphere, design, and service curate that particular brunch vibe. The interior is intentionally reminiscent of a downtown Toronto brunch spot. You can order coffee for takeout or get a table to sit in. For a group of six friends, we only waited about 20 minutes for an 11am brunch spot. I found that the food was hit or miss and slightly underwhelming. For their prices, I was expecting better presentation of the plates. For example, to add cheese is an additional $3 charge; its addition to the Biggie plate was a disappointment. The eggs benny also seemed criminally skimpy. Though, good things were said about the chorizo wrap and the egg white omelet. Overall, the food itself wasn t bad; in fact, it tasted pretty decent, but I wouldn t be picking it over other brunch places in Kingston.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Good place. It doesnt have WiFi. But its OK

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Fresh and bright atmosphere, very welcoming. Great service and attention to detail. Plenty of gluten free and vegan options. This place checks all the boxes for brunch! Loved it. Dietary restrictions: Dairy, egg, and meat alternatives, gluten free options

★★★★
May 22, 2024

This is a place the people want to be. It was packed for a weekday lunch. Staff was friendly and the drinks were intriguing, they have a juicer. I gave the food a 3 star due to ordering the egg benedict that sounded like a full plate meal. Instead it was very small and under whelming. Yet it cost more than the massive sandwich that was also ordered.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

I had the best caesar salad! Like am not even kidding, its probably the best I have ever had. However, the menu didnt state adding chicken would cost an extra $7, might be best to either inform the customer or add to menu. But overall great experience!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Such a cute spot! Great staff, great food and portions for a good price, the homefries were the best I ve ever had, definitely coming back!!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

My daughter and I decided on this place for lunch yesterday. We both had one of the sandwiches. Absolutely delicious. As we waited for our food we noticed the waffles going to another table. So this morning we went there for breakfast and ordered the waffles. They were also delicious. Staff was friendly and prompt. Would definitely recommend Lay Low Cafe.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

My favourite place in Downtown . Amazing food, so yummy cuisine

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Alright. Good. Qualitative. Reasonable prices. Good service. Modern and bright place. Very pleasant

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

If youre looking for a wonderful spot to spend a Sunday morning with family, friends, or just on your own, look no further than Lay Low Cafe. From the moment you walk in, its very evident that they have put their heart into this business. This morning, we were greeted with a warm smile and our experience just continued to get better. The unique menu, the ambience, and the service, was spot on, and I thoroughly enjoyed my birthday brunch at Lay Low. Our server Lily was exceptional and was always smiling. Her enthusiasm radiated into her service and lead to a lovely conversation as we were paying the bill. I look forward to our next visit :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Our table got the waffles and the granola bowl. The waffles were really good, it was a great portion size and the berries were very flavorful and added juice to the waffles. Mostly huckleberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Real maple syrup too. Granola had two flavors we couldnt put our finger on but they went really well together. It was a vegan dish, so the yogurt was coconut yogurt, which has a distinct coconut flavor but has the same texture and creaminess as dairy yogurt. Atmosphere was light and cheerful, the whole place had plants and felt very open. Overall, I highly recommend! Would be great for breakfast, brunch or lunch, especially if youre looking for something a bit more snazzy. Vegetarian options: Most dishes were vegetarian or could be made so easily; a lot were vegan. All clearly labeled on the menu.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Amazing space, service and food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

This place is very busy, so you might want to reserve a table. Food is delicious and they have the best Chai latte in the city! Staff are great and service was fast considered how busy they were at 1pm on a Thursday. It is loud, so if you are you looking for somewhere to have a quiet conversation, this isnt it.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

I was quickly visiting Kingston (grew up here but have since moved away) and saw this cafe had opened. Immediately knew I needed to try it! Can easily say it s one of the best new restaurants to open in the city in the last several years. The space is beautiful, food is fantastic, and service was quick and lovely (despite being busy). They were also able to easily cater to dietary restrictions (gluten-free, vegan etc.). Bit of a wait on Sundays but the staff were able to accommodate everyone within 45 minutes. Worth the wait! I ll definitely be back on my next visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

This is a really great new addition to Kingston. The food is exceptional and creative. This place gets very busy after 11:30AM. People do study here, but it may be best to get here early if you want to just sit and eat because the tables do fill up quickly. You can also go in and just get a take out coffee if things are busy

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

i wuv it soooooo mumch

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Great brunch place! The vibes are very pleasant, the aesthetic is calming and heavy on earth tones and plants. There is a brunch and lunch menu with a nice variety of options (although more options without bacon/pork would be appreciated). The servers are fast and friendly. Ive been 3-4 times and strongly recommend their hot matcha lattee and vegetarian grilled cheese and chicken balsamic sandwich. Accessibility: 2 steps to get inside/no ramp, noise level - moderate, vegetarian options available.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Absolutely incredible location, such a calming environment, the staff were amazing and knowledgable about the menu, my eggs, Benedict was hands-down, my favourite I ve ever gotten, and I will definitely be returning Kid-friendliness: They were awesome with our two-year-old buddy, and had toys for him to play with!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

What a great atmosphere! Great chai tea! Food was excellent, and Bailey was so friendly! Will definitely come again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Great vegetarian/vegan options. Dairy substitutes available. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Great breakfast options for vegan. Atmosphere is bright and staff are friendly. And good coffee!

★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Nice little cafe to enjoy breakfast!

★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Food was great, more catered towards vegan, health conscious crowds. Was very busy when we went so the service was a little slow but thats ok. Place is also very loud with a full house, it could benefit from some sound deadening features on the walls and ceiling.

★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Decent brunch spot- but definitely not best you can get downtown. Some staff were very friendly, and the coffee was pretty good. Food was served warm and very quickly which was a plus! Unfortunately, in my opinion not a lot of flavour.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Fantastic experience! Ordered the Maple Bacon and Omelet Sandwiches, and they did not disappoint . delicious and perfectly prepared. The omelet definitely surprised me! Definitely a five-star spot. Highly recommend!

★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

I tried a new place with regret and was not satisfied. Fruits, cream and syrup were scarce. It was also very dry.

★★★
February 22, 2024

The drinks were okay, the decoration is nice. However, the server was a bit rude and pushing us. We had an appointment with a customer that day, so we had orders for 3 people then enjoyed our conversation. But the server kept coming to us to ask if we wanted to order more food or drinks. 1 or 2 times is understandable, but she came to us like 4-5 times, at some point it felt like she just wanted us to leave. If the shop was busy, I can understand. But no, it was a late afternoon on weekday, so there were several empty tables. I dont think I will come back any time soon after this experience.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

What a great ambiance! The interior is warm and inviting without any clutter; the servers are friendly and engaging; the food is delicious! Enjoyed a few lovely meals there this winter and have recommended Lay Low to our friends & family. We look forward to enjoying it in summer!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Incredible atmosphere. Yummy food! Loved the brekkie board. I was served by Sophie who had wonderful suggestions and made us feel right at home. We will be back!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Had an great relaxing lunch here :) food was awesome (I had the balsamic chicken sandwich) and coffee was delicious. Our server Renee was lovely as well.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Excellent food & service every time! Definitely recommend checking it out! The Benny and the chicken BLT are 10/10

★★★★
February 22, 2024

We were excited to try a new brunch place and were not disappointed. Service, food and price were pretty much on par with our other fav brunch places Aqua Terra, Pan Chancho and Northside and it definitely has the nicest decor/vibe. We will be back but brunch for 2 put us back almost 80 bucks. Uggh eating out has gotten so expensive - wed love to go out more - we are so lucky in Kingston to have so many great spots like Lay Low. The coffee and home fries were great - our main brunch asks. The menu was interesting and had vegan and gf options as well as standard favs like eggs benny. Would like to see more local products and produce used. In all would recommend.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Renee was lovely and the food was delicious!!

★★★★
February 22, 2024

My husband and I went this morning for a celebratory breakfast. Wonderful ambiance. Big, bright picture windows bring in lots of sunshine. The decor is lovely! The waffles fantastic. Will have to come back and try some of their other dishes!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Super cute restaurant, busy but didnt have to wait to be seated. Staff was super friendly and the food was delicious!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Amazing cafe experience! Incredible food! Best Avocado toast! Impeccable presentation and service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Food is delicious. Service is great. No loud music. Thank you.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Amazing experience at lay low!! The music, the service and the food is all amazing!! Renee was our server and made the experience even better!!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Great experience! Renee was an amazing and super sweet server. The restaurant had a grey vibe and the drinks were amazing. I will definitely be coming back!!!!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Excellent food and ambience. Great service and portion sizes. Definitely one of the best brunch restaurants that I ve been to. All around it was amazing and I will definitely be going back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Good interior design and service was good & fast. Portions were generous as well!

★★★
February 22, 2024

Weekend visit, dropped in for lunch, menu looks great, space & service was comfortable & swift. The fresh juice blend was tasty but came with ice, which was odd (to me) never thought it would be. I ordered The nest, had a perfectly poached egg but the potato nest was very overcooked so no flavour, kale also way over done. Great idea though - and as they work out kinks wld try other things!

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Really nice spot to go if you want to have brunch and hangout with people. The waiters are very nice and the menu has a large variety of options which represent all types of dietary requirements. The only thing I dislike is the place being seemingly always overcrowded. In the sense that even during the week theres so many people you even struggle getting up. With that being said, the place remains one of the nicest coffee shops in Kingston

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Its definitely a beautiful space. It was a little cramped in the chairs, with staff accidentally bumping into us often. Eggs Benny was good but a little sweet! Id come back though and try something else or just enjoy a coffee in the nice space!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Dietary restrictions: Great with nut allergies and food and coffee were delicious! Food

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Only had drinks there so far, so I cant say anything about the food but both the Chai latte and the cappuccino (both with oatmilk) were excellent. Service was very friendly and quick and we absolutely loved the atmosphere. Definitely will be back!

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Very nice breakfast. Will go back again! Only issue - no avocados, which was strange given how many breakfast items have avocado.

★★★
January 22, 2024

I had the vegan stack and although the space is beautiful, it was super mushy without any texture. The drinks are good though. I m sure they re working out the kinks since newly opening. Overall, ok.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Fantastic addition to DT Kingston! The decor is great, vibes are just right. Staff were super nice. Food and drinks were amazing. Have been a few times now and tried a few of their coffees (cappuccino, flat white, iced tiramisu latte), and food off both their breakfast and lunch menus - everything was amazing!! And don t miss out on the fresh juices either (one with the beet was awesome)! A 10/10 must go for locals and visitors alike!

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

The ambiance was great. Very busy on a Sunday but the server was very attentive. Great service from the host too. The drinks were great. We had the flat white and the tiramisu latte. Food was nicely presented and came out fast despite being busy; unfortunately they were underwhelming. They had so many ingredients in them but lacked flavor. My salads orange dressing with basil just had a sugary orange taste. However I am willing to return to try their fresh-pressed juices and some other food items.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

First time at Lay Low and had a great experience! Was around 12pm but we were both feeling breakfast so fortunately they had a great brunch menu. More of a sit-down brunch restaurant but still could easily grab a coffee and a snack from the cafe at the back. Food was great! Would recommend anything with the homefries!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

New fav coffee spot in town!

★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Tried as a new breakfast venue. Service was just ok as being a breakfast spot a second coffee would have been typical but no offer of a 2nd coffee made even though we would have happily paid. The menu is very limited and having chosen a waffle, you might expect it to be well prepared but was the texture of a frozen one which of course it wasnt.. The fruit was an extremely meagre portion, the real maple syrup was real but the portion was miniscule. Was disappointing.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Beautiful spot, great food and perfectly priced! Love all the veggie options welcome to the neighborhood.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

$18 for a cold, 6-inch sandwich cannot be normalized as perfectly priced. The chicken sandwich I got had cold meat!!!. sure I can eat cold chicken breast here and there, but if your description says Grilled Chicken, I expected it to be hot and juicy, not Cold and Dry. And the worst part was the cold chicken skin and fat, it was absolutely gross to swallow that. You gotta have more interesting dishes than plain sandwiches, and waffle fries. It is obvious yall spent a lot of money on the reno, may I suggest you spend a little more to hire some good chefs?

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Solid coffee (Lavazza) and good bites. The atmosphere is fantastic; a really lovely place to spend an hour or two. Oh, and highchairs for the kiddos. Surely a go-to spot for us moving forward!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

So pretty! Food and coffee is amazing and the service is even better. I got the eggs benedict and my partner got the chilli eggs, so amazing and kept us full for ages. Can t wait to come back next time in Kingston

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great new cafe in downtown Kingston. Aesthetic atmosphere with a good vibe. Food was great, we really enjoyed the side of potato s. Would recommend heading here for brunch

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A great new addition to the downtown foodie scene! Super cute interior and great meals. Highly recommend if youre looking for brunch and the best part is that theyre also open early in the morning which makes the perfect pre-work meal!

December 22, 2023

I visited the place because its a new one in the city and from the moment i came in it was such a mess everywhere... they took forever to take our order then the cuttlery was dirty i had to clean in with my own wipes... afterwards went to the bathroom and notice that the kitchen was so dirty that i couldnt even eat my food thinking that it was made there.... i will never come again and definately will not recommend this place.

★★
December 22, 2023

Took over an hour and a half to get our food. Bad service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I went to LayLow with my family on the weekend. We all ordered an abundance of food/ drinks and enjoyed every second of our experience! We had the Chilli eggs, a few vegan options, and the burrito. The food was presented well and tasted even better - the potato s are a must! Will definitely be back! Vegetarian options: Lots of variety ! Dietary restrictions: Vegan options were fabulous Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible washroom on the first level with wheelchair height sink.

December 22, 2023

employees are terrible and not friendly. i don t recommend yall to go here. BOOOOO

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

the experience was the same each time I have been. The service was wonderful, food is amazing and very aesthetically pleasing along with the environment of the cafe. The Biggie breakfast was very filling and the potatoes that come with it are excellent! The lattes are never a disappointment! I highly recommend Lay Low cafe for dining in or grabbing a coffee or smoothie to go! Everything is very reasonably priced

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Pretty atmosphere. Good food & service. Will be coming back. :)

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Both the Food and the Staff were fantastic. I can t wait to try out the rest of the menu!!

December 22, 2023

Beautiful spot, but food is sub par at best and nothing special. Have been here twice now, the first time had the avocado smash. Bland and plain, no flavour. Second time, walked in with my husband and he was being polite and held the door for some other people and they butt right in front of us and took the table we were waiting for. When I told the server this, there was a lack of acknowledgement. Waited 10 minutes for two lattes and they were cold. Service is meh. My Dad asked what the baked goods were and the server told him that he could get up and go and look. It s also very loud and you can barely hear each other over the noise. Won t be back anytime soon. You re better off going to Northside just up the street.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This place is so gorgeous! The staff are lovely and the food is amazing! This will be my new favourite brunch spot!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Staff food and ambiance are all 10/10. Great addition to our beautiful downtown!

December 22, 2023

I was really hopeful that it would be a positive experience, but the whole visit was disappointing: Food poisoning. Expensive. Dirty cutlery. Rude staff. Long wait. Our entire party got food poisoning (two of the guests were friends from out of town). This is the first time I ve ever gotten sick from a restaurant in Kingston and it s horrifying. I would be less upset if it wasn t for the fact that the little one was so sick we actually had to take her to the hospital for dehydration. The outside is littered with cigarettes because the cooks smoke beside the building and toss them on the ground. It s a shocking way to treat your community. What a joke. Wheelchair accessibility: We ve found North Side and Toast + Jam more accommodating. We didn t have a wheel chair with us but one of the members of our party have mobility issues and they found it really challenging to move through the space. Our friends took their littles before us, and they said that the staff seemed annoyed by the stroller.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food is delicious and different than a lot of basic meal options found in other Kingston breakfast spots. The atmosphere is literally one of the nicest places in Kingston. The cocktails are great, I ve had the espresso martini which is my favourite! Can t wait to go again with my friends!

★★★★
December 22, 2023

I ve been to Lay low twice now and the service is great and the atmosphere is so welcoming. They have hands down the best music for any restaurant in Kingston I ve been to (very groovy) and the food was really good! I had the soup and the BLT sandwich. I highly recommend the BLT because it so filling, flavourful and the waffle fries are better than Chick-fil-A. If you are looking for a sign to go check it out, here s your sign!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing addition to the downtown! Can t wait to come back. Such a vibe, excellent location and great options!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Brand new restaurant. Staff are working out the kinks so be patient. Food was amazing. Coffee was also delicious. Definitely a place to hit when the weather isn t kind! I would have taken a picture of the chicken sandwich before I took a bite but it looked too good to wait. The waffle fries were perfect!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent!

★★★
December 22, 2023

My daughter was looking forward to a hot chocolate and ended up not drinking it because it tasted like warm milk. I had a muffin that was both sweet and savoury and I didnt finish it either. The Chai was a bit of a let down as well. The space is nice and the staff seem cool, but theyre gonna have to step it up if theyre gonna compete with the other breakfast spots in town.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Lay Low Cafe 8/10 Pictured: - Brekkie board - Eggs benny Lay low is a newer place in Kingston with nice vibes and good food. This restaurant is a great brunch spot, and they also have a lunch menu! The food is a bit on the pricier side, but everything was very tasty. The house fries though were large pieces and a bit plain, but cooked well. Depends on your preference. Overall, a great new addition to downtown Kingston to get a meal with friends. **Follow @smfoodd on Instagram for more!

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food was fine, but it was one of the few times I had brunch out and thought I could have made this at home. Service very nice and friendly, and a bustling atmosphere. A great addition to Kingston, to be sure, but Im not sure Ill be returning.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had a great time and highly recommend, especially if you like to take photos of your food and the décor. Only issues are that it took 40 minutes to get our food and they only offer maple bacon, so savoury meals still end up sweet (but that s a personal dislike). Great little brunch place and our server was wonderful.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The chicken BLT sandwich is to die for!! Such a great vibe for downtown Kingston.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Pleasantly surprised. Food portions are larger than the pictures show. Potatoes were the best part, fluffy and delicious. Staff was very nice. All had cool sweaters. A little pricey, but I think I just have a cheap bias.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food is very good in the service was good as well but the kitchen took an hour to make our breakfasy and forgot one of the meals I am giving them five stars bc they are new but the kitchen needs to get food out quickly if you are having breakfast. We should not need to spend 90 minutes to have breakfast

December 22, 2023

Service was terrible, ignored our table, no greeting. Cold near the door - would no recommend

★★
December 22, 2023

The atmosphere was nice. I noticed many workers but only one who appeared to be actually working. Food was decent. Service was poor, nobody checked on my group or refilled our water jug. Saw people on their phones while working.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Unique and tasty brunch options