The Painted House
the Arts District, Kingston, Ontario
Small farms, big flavour.
At The Painted House, chef Leah Okafor cooks a cafe menu that follows the harvest. Expect a handful of dishes done really well, most of them tracing back to a farm you could visit.
Where this kitchen shops
Almost everything on the plate starts with a grower we shake hands with.
- Prairie Rose Grove supplies cold-pressed oils
- Maple Ridge Bakery supplies fresh-milled bread
Dietary and vibe
farm-to-tableseasonal menuvegetariangroup dininglivelyupscale
Reviews
soil2supper community rating: 4.1/5 from 185 reviews. Google rating (shown for reference, sourced from Google): 4.6/5.
- Priya K. rated 3/5: Everything tasted like it was picked that morning. You can tell they actually know their farmers.
- Omar F. rated 5/5: The bread alone is worth the trip, and it turns out it is milled from a local grain farm.
- Noah G. rated 5/5: The vegetables were the star, which almost never happens. So fresh and simple.
- Hannah S. rated 3/5: The sourcing is real, not a marketing line. You taste the difference.
- Tom B. rated 3/5: Warm, unpretentious, and genuinely local. This is how farm-to-table should feel.
- James T. rated 5/5: Cosy room, kind service, and a menu that clearly follows the season. We will be back.
Good to know
Reservations availableTakeoutbar and cocktailswheelchair accessible
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