This place is definitely the best recent discovery! Democratic, reasonable prices for high-quality food and products, very positive and hospitable staff. Clearly place is created and operated with love. Can’t wait to visit summer patio ❤️

Have been coming here daily for the past week. Better than any deli in Kingston. Fresh soups, basic yet delicious sandwiches, fresh salads.

Great food and service, but not as good as it used to be

Used to love this place. The service and quality has really gone down the tubes. Ordered 2 hot roast beef specials. Hot roast beef is typically open faced with gravy on top. What we received were two cold, very thick cut, incredibly tough roast beef sandwiches. I told the waitress it wasn't good and asked if I could have something else instead. She asked the manager, who by the way didn't bother to come to the table, but the answer was no. They would only remake me the same sandwich I had ordered. Why would I want the same thing that I am not happy with? Not impressed, especially since going out to eat is a luxury these days. I won't be back. Complete waste of 35 dollars. Shame it's deteriorated that much in the last few years.

Excellent homemade dishes, soups, sandwiches and more. Wide variety of choices and very good prices. Convenient to the downtown area.

This was somewhere that had been recommended to me for quite a while, but I managed to finally get a chance to come in for lunch a couple weeks ago. Ordered their Bratwurst with Scallop Potato and Sauerkraut lunch special, and overall I was satisfied with my choice. The potatoes were cooked nicely, fully cooked and easy to cut into, but not too soft so they didnt fall apart in the sauce. The sausage and sauerkraut complemented each other perfectly, and the generous scoop of sauerkraut added a nice flavor boost to the potatoes as well. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu options in the future. Definitely recommend it here!

European vibe delicatessen where we had such items as open faced smoked salmon sandwiches with capers and pork schnitzel sandwiches in cute Downtown Kingston, ON! Original owner was Danish. Restaurant just celebrated its 40th anniversary at its Downtown Kingston location. Service was excellent and prices moderate. Also had a chat with the xurrrnt engaged owner.

Great place for nutritious food for eat in or take out. I was told by the staff that this business has been going for 50 plus years...and I believe, 37 years, at this particular location. I think this family businesses​' reputation for quality, and for popularity, speaks for itself!

SO much to offer and really delicious. Loved the BLT. Steve, Yvonne, and the staff really take great care of you. It's a staple in downtown Kingston.

Always go there when cravung a rueben sandwich

Good coffee, nice cookies very friendly staff. Sitting outside on the patio is not just an option but a must - it’s nice here

Although it's not the hoppin spot it was several years ago the good was still great, seems like a less meat on the sandwiches , but the Cesar was still delicious!

Great place to grab a takeaway lunch (terrific sandwiches & soups) or enjoy the small patio on Princess St, or a table inside. Good selection of cold cuts, cheeses, even sweets at the till incase you forgot dessert!

Good quality, decent portions and good pricing. This place is a cafeteria style and it’s kind of confusing to a new customer. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Old school deli vibes.

Good food

Mmmmmmm

Top-notch deli

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Great food.

Old school deli.

Good for a quick deli eat. Great friendly staff. I had the Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich with Hot Mustard on Rye. It was good, but the Rye bread was alittle to thin and meat was good not great. If you're looking for a quick bite with good meat than this is the place!

Nice clean cafeteria style restaurant - no vegan options - few vegetarian options but many good options for carnivores lol

My favourite place to go for lunch. I go all the time. Great deli - meats and cheeses, sandwiches, salads, and German grocery.

Great food and fresh Deli, they always have a nice selection of breads, meats, cheese too but recent price hikes from every business has made it a pricey lunch

The fish and chips and salami sandwich were some of the best i’ve ever had.. very cool vibe they got going on here definitely will be back.

Excellent place for some tasty food! I recommend the bacon & onion poutine!! Wonderful staff and service!

Very friendly and helpful ladies at the front. I was sitting at the back of the cafe. It was super quiet, you could hear everyone speaking kinda quiet.Would be nice to have some music. Besides that, everything is absolutely amazing. Thank you for everything!

I can't say I am a regular, but I have stopped in for lunch every four to six weeks for the last five years. The staff are outstanding, very kind and helpful. The food is delicious and there is a good selection to choose from. My favourite is the in-house roasted beef sandwich, absolutely delicious. Plus, I really like that I can come for lunch and get something to take home and prepare for dinner.

I have been coming here my whole entire life and while there have been some changes over the years the only thing that matters to me hasn’t: the Ceasar salad is my forever favourite.

Its been so long since i was last in Kingston and wanted to enjoy Golden Rooster's sandwich as it's been a long time, but I never got to that point because the service was so terrible. I was second in line, with a number ticket but arriving customers kept being served before me, with no tickets and I have no idea why? I was patient but being ignored the third time is too much. I find the staff had no self-awareness of who's been waiting. What's even the point of these tickets if they serve anybody who is within proximity? Pretty disappointed but I hope the next time I come back the service will be better and faster. Edit: The customers who cut me weren't ordering bakery or coffee. They were ordering meals.

Very good food. People were great. My friend said coffee was stale, but near end of the day.

I’ve heard good things about the Golden Rooster, but I have to say that I’m very disappointed in my first visit. The meat in the smoked meat sandwich was rubbery and very hard to chew. Almost like rubber. Did not finish my meal and will find someplace else to eat.

Awful experience! I received my order, and the bread was as hard as a rock—I couldn't even eat it. I paid $40 for a BLT and fries for delivery. When I complained about the stale bread, they blamed it on the delivery. Apparently, a sandwich can't survive a 15-minute car ride without turning into stone. Couldn't even break it with my hands. The customer service on the phone was unhelpful. This is my first and last time ordering from here—utterly unprofessional and gross. I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND ORDERING HERE EVER. -RESPONSE TO THE OWNER: The issue wasn't the driver; it was the fact that the food wasn't fresh and your response was disappointing. Claiming that 15 minutes in a warm car turns bread into stone is absurd. Consider removing items from your delivery menu if they can't handle transportation. A refund would have been appropriate, but instead, you took advantage of the situation and ripped me off. Additionally, the fries had a funny taste and were mushy, and the coleslaw hardly had dressing.

The service was good but I was given cold toast with a tub of butter on it and the food was cold except for the eggs

Good selection of deli meats and cheeses. Staff is super polite and attentive. Excited to go back to try their sandwiches!

It was tasty...enjoyed it. Fantastic service.

Met friends here the other day for lunch and the food and the service were outstanding. It is an old style cafeteria type place to eat where you grab your tray, place your order, grab a drink or dessert, pay for your order and then proceed to sit down (if eating in) and your food is delivered to the table by one of the staff. They also do take out as well. It did get busy around lunch time, but not too much of a wait. I had the Rooster Reuben sandwich with fries, coleslaw and 2 dill pickle spears and it was delicious. My friend had the Veggie Lasagna and said it was very tasty too. They have a wide selection of deli meats and other canned goods available for purchase as well. Can’t wait to go back there again in the future and try more items on the menu.

Diner style restaurant, casual friendly staff, delicious soup and smoked meat on rye ... fries well cooked with tasty coleslaw. Sometimes a meal needs to feel like it was homemade and wholesome ... the Golden Rooster was a precious find in a city of upscale restaurants. Great place to bring your kids as well; the menus have variety and are affordable for families.

Diner style restaurant, casual friendly staff, delicious soup and smoked meat on rye ... fries well cooked with tasty coleslaw. Sometimes a meal needs to feel like it was homemade and wholesome ... the Golden Rooster was a precious find in a city of upscale restaurants. Great place to bring your kids as well; the menus have variety and are affordable for families.

The Golden Rooster has that traditional deli feel, beginning with the glass store front and you pulling a numbered ticket at the entrance. You realize immediately that you aren't prepared to be served because before you lays a glass display hosting dozens of meats, cheeses, vegetables, and breads to choose from. Behind you are shelves that rise to the ceiling with biscuits, bread, chocolates. Eventually you accept that you're in over your head and allow the sandwich maker to give you a suggestion and you run with it. Each sandwich is made with care and a smile, loaded onto a cafeteria tray if you so choose, and have a seat after paying. Flavours then assault your senses as you enjoy the type of sandwich your mom, aunt, or grandmother (IF you were lucky enough to have any of these in your life) used to make when you were a kid. Tl;dr great sandwich at a fair price! Complete with good service and a traditional deli atmosphere.

Gotta come on the weekend for the pork rinds! The goose liver pate is amazing and grab a few meatballs too. They also stock a limited selection of European goodies, stuff you don't think you need until you back a second time loading up!

Best deli place ever! I have been to Europe multiple times and this is like stepping into a European deli- even the baked goods have an authentic feel to them. Would highly recommend using them for catering as well. Sometimes my team has lunch meetings and we always order from here and make sure to get a spinach salad to share!

I've always walked past this place and never got to try it til today. Yummy food & real friendly service! Enjoyed their house pate sandwich on housemade white bread although the Dijon mustard was overpowering. It's not a fancy place but if has a nice homey vibe

I can't not stop in here when I'm in the Kingston area, their berliners are not to be missed!

The $10.95 all day breakfast is always awesome. Hash browns are those crispy dollar type. Yummy in the tummy. Staff cheery and extremely helpful in getting orders together.

I'm a local living downtown, so I know The Golden Rooster inside out. This deli , a downtown landmark, is always Five Stars. Always. It ranks up there with Pasta Genova, where I go for the aromas that bring me instantly back to Italy.

Great traditional European style deli. Make sure you visit on a Thursday for the Mulligatawny Soup!

Should be Zero. Summarily ejected from the store after making an order for a smoked salmon sandwich. Please do not support this business - they seem to enjoy discrimination; and, especially against persons with disabilities.

Great selection

Great soup

Best place for deli meats.

Cute little deli with great sandwiches. Had the Reuben and it did not disappoint! They had a nice patio set up when we visited.

Great food!

This place is wonderful. Not pretentious, good wholesome food, incredible cheeses, friendly service, large eating area. Definitely a special place.

Three best deli in town

Great place. Sandwiches, hot items and local favourites like their giant meatballs are served until 4:30pm. They have a deli and some prices are better than Walmart. Try the Reuben.

Always quality choices and friendly service

Love the food and the service. I called in an order for a deli salad and it was there ready to get after I finished work.

Excellent Kingston establishment. Great selection of European style cooking, sandwiches, soups. Other packaged and freshly baked items . Friendly service, cafeteria style ordering, ample seating. A Kingston tradition

Amazingly yummy, fresh food! Friendly staff. Just remember to take a number and order at the counter as it is a delicatessen.

So good I used to be able to go evry day for a berliner but now dont work in the area. I miss it lol. There lunches are great and their baked goods are amazing as above the berliners are my fav.

Had the goulash soup today! It was to die for.❤ Amazing sandwiches too!

Staff was very rude, food was mediocre at best

Swedish bistro serves authentic cuisine. The atmosphere is bistro meats diner with lots of space for sitting down for a meal.

Fantastic food. Fantastic staff. Great value.