While Kingston boasts all the regular late-night spots— 241, Pizza Pizza, Pita Pit, Burger King, McDonald’s, etc.—there are a few special local places that have helped fill those aprés-drink cravings.
Bubba’s · 349 King Street East / 401 Princess
This is the home of Kingston’s most famous poutine. With two locations ready to clog your right coronary artery, they have been satisfying late-night cravings for more than twenty years.
El Asador · 375 Princess Street
Located in a tiny hole-in-the-wall just down the street from Ale House, El Asador is a true gem. Jose will serve you up a burrito, taco, fajita or rice dish that is sure to put you to bed happy. Try the Chicken Madras, Dansak, or Korma wraps and you wont be disappointed. And if you’re feeling on the adventruous side, the Midnight special is sure to hit the spot.
Mr. Donair · 163 Division Street
Mr. Donair is home to the mouth-watering, heart stopping Pou-nair. What is this exotic beast you ask? It is the precisely calibrated heavenly combination of poutine, donair meat, specilaty sweet/spicy sauce, along with the addition of toppings of your choice.
The Pita Grill · 371 Princess Street
Next door to El Asador, Pita Grill offers giant pitas, and poutine that rivals Bubba’s. They’ll even make it with onion rings, chicken and anything else you can think of.
Shawarma Shawarma · 163 Division Street
Located in the Hub next to Pizza Pizza—go figure—this take-out joint offers poutine and shawarma.