Random Delicious Thing: Tomato Soup in Kingston

By Jennifer Bain | Published March 20th, 2026

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Comfort me with tomato basil soup from Juniper Café in Kingston (shown with focaccia and a caffeine-free turmeric latte/Jennifer Bain

WHAT: Tomato Basil Soup

WHERE: Juniper Café, Kingston, Ontario

PRICE: $12

DISH DECONSTRUCTION: Let’s have owner/operator Raissa Sarkisian explain her deceptively simple soup and bread combination. “We use good quality canned tomatoes, the right amount of dairy, salt and pepper, finishing it off with lots of fresh basil at the end. Our focaccia is also made in house daily. We’ve experimented a lot with the bread to ensure a good balance of moisture and bounce to it. “

WHY: I first had this soup in 2024 and now get it whenever I’m in — or driving by — Kingston. The Terra Verde branch is just minutes off Highway 401 while the King St. branch is in the Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning on the Lake Ontario waterfront.

FUN FACT: Sarkisian aims to create spaces that make people feel good. Her three business pillars are quality, sustainability and community. On the community building front, Juniper has a technology-free policy from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. so leave your laptops at home.