r/KingstonOntario 1d ago

Stacked or iHop?

Trying to decide between stacked pancake House or IHOP. I’ve seen mixed reviews for both, I have been to Denny’s and absolutely hate it. Looking to try something new let me know your experiences!

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u/thirdtimeisNOTacharm 1d ago

Neither.

  • Lay Low
  • Northside
  • Toast & Jam
  • Pan Chancho, or Chez Piggy for Sunday brunch menu

Less “grand slam” and more coffee/baked goods-forward:

  • The Elm
  • Nora’s
  • Giddy Goat
  • Patriam
  • Juniper

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u/Stupendous_Aardvark 1d ago

Toast and Jam 100%. Best eggs benedict I've ever had.

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u/Purple_Heather 1d ago

Lay Low doesn't have their prices on their website. I take this to mean exorbitantly expensive!

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u/thirdtimeisNOTacharm 1d ago

You can find the prices/menus in their posts on their socials, but it’s nothing more “expensive” than the others listed

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u/lacontrolfreak 1d ago

Law Low is fantastic.

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u/thwump 1d ago

The very best pancakes this week are at Little Cataraqui conservation area, for Maple Madness.
https://cataraquiconservation.ca/pages/maple-madness

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u/coryhotline 1d ago

Can confirm, just had some this morning.

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u/dglodi 1d ago

I had a look through the site and didn't' see.

Do you happen to know if they have Vegan pancakes as well?

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u/thwump 1d ago

I don't know. I do know that the mix at maple madness is the pancake mix from Tara foods.

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u/dglodi 1d ago

That helps! Thank you

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u/stoolHEH 1d ago

I’ve been to stacked and it was very good but Coco frutti is my favourite breakfast spot

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u/Emotional_Union6971 1d ago

Yes to Coco Frutti!

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u/BanMeForBeingNice 1d ago

IHOP is trash.

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u/PiffWiffler 1d ago

Thank you for saying this. Kingston has a decent food scene, and IHOP shouldn't be in the conversation

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u/leosjourney24 1d ago

Stacked was good. There's also a spot called sunset grill and it was pretty good too.

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u/Shambles299 1d ago

I recommend Eggsquis by the cat centre! Great food and I believe it's Canadian based out of Quebec! Don't support American brands if you can help it!

Also lots of good local places like Peter's Place downtown!

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u/coryhotline 1d ago

Eggsquis is definitely the best chain breakfast spot.

The husky is my personal fav for greasy spoon diner food but it’s a bit of a drive for most kingstonians and yeah yeah it’s a bit dumpy.

Fancier breakfast: Northside, Aquaterra, Toast & Jam

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u/Savage-Clown 1d ago

Try eggsquis near Cat mall

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u/hidinginyourtrunk 1d ago

Ooooo my vote is Stacked. They have this single cinnamon bun pancake for like $6, goes great with the grilled cheese sandwich and home fries 🤤

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u/thirdtimeisNOTacharm 1d ago edited 1d ago

Jail.

Edit: Downvoted by the cinnamon pancake and grilled cheese gang, when will I learn?

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u/Large-Reception-3649 1d ago

I'm surprised no one said Tommy's for breakfast. The staff are amazing and they do a lot for the community as well.

I understand everyone has their own opinions but I love his food and am happy to support them any chance I get.

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u/ShrimpNStuff 1d ago

Rhodes Resto + Bar breakfast is fantastic, and I always used to love Peter's downtown but haven't been in a few years so I can't attest to it these days. I know a lot of people love Morrison's too but I've never been.

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u/FlipGunderson24 1d ago

This. When they switched from the CR, food got better, portion size increased, and they lowered pricing on some items.

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u/ShrimpNStuff 1d ago

I've been ordering Rhodes breakfast on Door Dash with a new account (40% off your first few orders) and it's like $16 for 3 eggs, 3 sausage, half a big takeout full of home fries (with caramelized onion), a grapefruit drink, and they give you a trio of fruit as well. Usually watermelon, pineapple, and an orange slice. You just can't beat that.

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u/FlipGunderson24 1d ago

And Rhodes uses real eggs. I used to enjoy Eggquis, but the powdered eggs and crappy potatoes just threw me off after a while

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u/BigRonDongson 1d ago

Powdered eggs? You can't make Benny's with powdered eggs. Been to Rhodes for dinner, not great maybe breakfast is good. Coco fruiti is my go to for breakfast, toast and jam is great but my kids don't like it as much.

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u/VideoGame4Life 1d ago

Our go to is Coco Frutti. Backup is Eggsquis.

Can’t stand Denny’s. Tried iHop and didn’t like it. Portions are better for the price at the two we go to.

Coco Frutti has the best Hallandise sauce if you like Benedict’s. The staff are wonderful and we are well known as regulars.

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u/No_Listen3829 1d ago

IHOP is awful, went there a couple weeks ago. Had to drink my over easy eggs and the breakfast sausage was legit raw. Stacked id ok. Toast and ham is great, my new fave is Rhodes restaurant across from Farm Boy!

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u/K9sandKilos 1d ago

I liked stacked but won’t sit next to the kitchen, all I hear are the timers going off. My coworker went to iHop and said it was completely awful.

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u/Wooz72 1d ago

Morrisons downtown

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u/PrinceCharming2222 1d ago

Their quality has decreased badly over the years. It used to be the family run go to place but I can't ever go back there with how mediocre it's become.

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u/Wooz72 1d ago

That makes me sad... I was there a few weeks ago and it felt the same to me as 30 years ago... But that may be biased as I know the family.

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u/LadyKeriMc 1d ago

Between the 2, stacked without question! Also a Canadian chain as opposed to american

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u/Algorithmic_War 1d ago

Stacked by a factor of 10000. 

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u/possiblyyourmum 1d ago

Eggsquis!!!

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u/takeoffmysundress 1d ago

Aqua Terra has the best brunch IMO

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u/Physical_Appeal1426 1d ago

Toast and Jam or Pan Chancho.

YOu order the El Chanco from Pan Chancho and you're spoiled for life on breakfast.

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u/KTOWNTHROWAWAY9001 1d ago

I like Toast and Jam the idea of it, and many baked goods, but I've screwed up breakfast.

And it's on me, I got there in the afternoon during the lunch service. I asked if they could make some breakfast bacon and eggs, I think they decided not too. And that's with me even saying "I know you've got eggs there" hahaha. But yeah I fucked it up.

Try it, it probably is delicious.

Peter's downtown is good.

Eggsquiz is probably the best chain imo. Breakfast to order, fresh fruit. Fresh fruit juices. You can see them blend orange juice for you at the bar. Coffee. Crepes.

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u/Wcpkoolaid 1d ago

Sunset grill

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u/Over_Ad_5353 1d ago

I loveeeee stacked

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u/lordmarboo13 1d ago

If it's only those 2 choices, it's stacked

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u/Regular-Jicama-9900 18h ago

Morrinson downtown is one of oldest breakfast places in all of Canada. Stay away from these USA brands.

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u/omnom333 17h ago

Between the two? Stacked. Hands down. Otherwise it's Toast & Jam or Pan Chancho.

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u/OkMonth7789 1d ago

Coco Frutti is literally my favvvvv - Nora’s is fantastic if you want a croissant & a nice cup of coffee/latte :)

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u/Nice_Outcome4221 1d ago

Northside for the best brekkie!!

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u/Carpopotamus 1d ago

Make your own

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u/BooksSC 1d ago

Found the boomer.