Tucked into Kingston's historic Apple Market, Fortunella is the kind of independent café that locals actually frequent — not just a pretty Instagram face. You'll find Allpress coffee done right, Mediterranean-leaning brunch plates (the Turkish eggs are a genuine highlight), and a deli counter stacked with signature fresh salads and homemade cakes. Prices stay reasonable for the quality, which explains the loyal following and the 4.6-star Google rating from nearly 700 reviewers.
Allpress coffee, Turkish eggs, and homemade cakes at fair prices — Kingston's most beloved independent café in the historic Apple Market.
Arrive before 10am on weekends — this is one of Kingston's most popular brunch spots and tables fill fast, especially in good weather when the market-side atmosphere draws crowds.
Kingston's market-side brunch champion
If you've spent any time in Kingston, you already know Fortunella — it's the café in the Apple Market that actually lives up to the hype. The Allpress coffee is consistently excellent, and the brunch menu leans Mediterranean in a way that feels considered rather than trendy. The Turkish eggs are the standout: properly spiced, rich, and the kind of dish you'll find yourself craving mid-week. Reviewers consistently praise the quality of ingredients relative to the price, and they're right — you're getting genuinely good food at café prices, not gastropub markups.
The space itself buzzes without being overwhelming. It's market-side, so there's always a bit of atmosphere from the stalls outside, and the deli counter of fresh salads and homemade cakes gives it a proper neighbourhood feel rather than a chain vibe. Weekend mornings get busy — this is one of the most popular brunch spots in Kingston for good reason — but the turnover is decent and the wait is rarely long. Go for the full English if you're hungry, the Turkish eggs if you want something a bit more interesting, and definitely grab a slice of cake on your way out.