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Sipping local: exploring lesser-known Kingston coffee shops

Written on March 5, 2021. Posted in Lifestyle, Student Life.

With Kingston claiming the title of highest per capita restaurants in the country, it’s no surprise the city is saturated with charming, small-town coffee shops. Most Queen’s students are familiar with the well-known places—Crave and Balzac’s—but a recent Facebook post about The Elm Cafe reminded...

Point/Counterpoint: Is iced coffee an appropriate cold weather drink?

Written on September 25, 2020. Posted in Lifestyle, Pop Culture.

Yes Crisp autumn days will soon turn into blinding flurries of early snowstorms, and there’s one thing I’m dreading the most: the judgmental stares of onlookers as I sip on my delicious, sweet, ice-cold coffee. There are a lot of reasons why iced coffee is perceived a so-called summer drink. Consider...

Ranking of Kingston's pumpkin spice lattes

Written on October 27, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

When I decided to taste, rank and review various pumpkin spice lattes around Kingston, I knew it was something I was born to do. I remember my first pumpkin spice latte (PSL) — I was fourteen and lured into Starbucks by the festive fall signs and the intrigue that a sweet, orange drink could taste...

The smart way to drink coffee

Written on September 26, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

Between Starbucks, Tim’s, CoGro and countless other on-campus outlets, it’s safe to say Queen’s students have infinite access to a variety of coffee beverages. While caffeine consumption isn’t inherently bad, poor coffee-drinking habits can certainly take a toll on a university student’s wellbeing. As...

Three of Kingston's best coffee shops

Written on September 12, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

Kingston is a city with a latte of coffee shops, and for good reason – with three post-secondary schools and a combined total of over 30,000 students, the city hosts a lot of people who need a lot of coffee. But which coffee shop serves the best cup of joe? Where is the best place to study? And which...

Drinking responsibly, every morning

Written on September 16, 2016. Posted in Lifestyle.

Coffee: a six letter word that can determine your productivity or personality for the day. It changes your wakefulness, mood and cognition to such an extent that it’s considered the most readily consumed psychoactive drug in the world. Coffee is an unregulated drug that can have some wonderful effects,...

Talking Heads: How many coffees do you drink in a day?

Written on September 25, 2015. Posted in Opinions.

“I quit drinking coffee because I was drinking way too much.” Jake Ruddy, ArtSci ’16 “Two.” Kate O’Brien, ArtSci ’17 “I’m actually addicted to tea. I drink four to five cups of green tea a day.” Andrea Maranger, ArtSci ’16 “This is my fifth.” Matt Chomyn,...

Addicted to the bean

Written on September 18, 2015. Posted in Lifestyle.

No matter the time of day, there’s always one thing on my mind — coffee. I get a high from its distinct smell and taste, and one sip and I feel like I can conquer the world. My coffee addiction started at a young age. I’d like to think my mom fed it to me while I was in the womb, but it actually...

Best of Kingston

Written on April 2, 2015. Posted in Lifestyle.

From March 26-30 Lifestyle ran an open survey to find the best of the best in Kingston. Over 350 students responded to the annual Best of Kingston survey and voted on the city’s top venues. Here are the results of the 2014-15 favourites, ranging from the best poutine to the best study spot. Best...

Musiikki: Coffee house meets whiskey bar

Written on October 9, 2014. Posted in Lifestyle.

At first glance, Musiikki Café isn’t immediately noticeable for its “hole-in-the-wall” appearance, but if you’re curious enough to venture in, you’ll be pleased with what you find. Located just outside the hustle and bustle of downtown at 73 Brock St., Musiikki is a music-oriented café by day, whiskey...

Caffeine craze

Written on October 8, 2013. Posted in Features.

Three million, five hundred thousand. That’s how many cups of coffee were consumed at Hospitality Services retail, dining and catering outlets on campus last year – and that’s not including the three Tim Hortons outlets. It may seem like an astronomical number, but it’s not out-of-the-ordinary for...

Sizing up Tim Hortons

Written on January 31, 2012. Posted in Opinions.

The fast-food industry has often lived by the saying “bigger is better” — and our beloved Tim Hortons is no exception. On Jan. 23, Canada’s largest publicly-traded restaurant chain officially rolled out its brand new extra-large coffee cup. The 710-ml serving size has already been a hit with customers....

Fundraisers planned for Sleepless Goat

Written on November 25, 2011. Posted in News.

The Sleepless Goat, a local destination for fair trade coffee and homemade food, is planning multiple fundraisers to address the business’s current financial challenges. On Nov. 21, The Sleepless Goat released a formal statement online addressing current issues faced by the Workers’ Co-operative. “The...

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Sipping local: exploring lesser-known Kingston coffee shops

Point/Counterpoint: Is iced coffee an appropriate cold weather drink?

Ranking of Kingston's pumpkin spice lattes

The smart way to drink coffee

Three of Kingston's best coffee shops

Drinking responsibly, every morning

Talking Heads: How many coffees do you drink in a day?

Addicted to the bean

Best of Kingston

Musiikki: Coffee house meets whiskey bar

Caffeine craze

Sizing up Tim Hortons

Fundraisers planned for Sleepless Goat

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