@Izimbra_:
Thanks for the post. I would hate for Kingston to be classified solely on the previous posts.
I agree with just about everything that was said but I would also like to add that Kingston has a very diverse collection of ethnic (and local!) restaurants. Downtown is spotted with restaurants with roots from all over the world and can often be found in just about any budget range.
If you are a fan of Japanese, you are in luck: Kingston is home to no less than 10 sushi-style restaurants (and counting...). That may not sound like many, but for a town of only 150,000, it is very significant.
Asian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Cambodian etc. are all widely available
Indian and other middle eastern foods can also be found but tend to be a little pricier.
For the classic food lovers, there is also no shortage of British, Irish, or Scottish type pub-fair.
And, of course, the usual fast food chains can be found all over (even on campus).
I hope that you enjoy your time in Kingston and if you have any question, just let me know.
Cheers,