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Roasting since 2012.

The Kettle Black brews aromatic, authentic, locally roasted coffee at 45 Queen Street in historic downtown Charlottetown, with a second location across the harbour in Stratford. Breakfast and lunch are served all day to pair with your cup.

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4.4 from 635 Google reviews

A Kettle Black takeout cup held up in front of the Stratford cafe

From the board

A few favourites from the Queen Street chalkboard. Everything is made in-house, and gluten-free options are marked.

All Day Breakfast SandwichEgg, turkey bacon, cheese, and tomato on a croissant $9
PancakesChocolate chip, blueberry, or plain $11
California ToastEggs, feta, mixed greens, pickled red onion, avocado hummus $15.50
Smoked Salmon BagelSalmon, dill cream cheese, cucumber, pickled red onion $16.50
Vegetarian Soup of the DayGFMade fresh daily $7 / $9
Chicken Shawarma WrapChicken, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, pickled veggie, tahini and garlic sauce $17.50
KB Falafel WrapFalafel, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, pickled veggie, feta $16
Blueberry Arugula SaladGFBlueberries, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, feta, maple lemon vinaigrette $15.50

Prices from our current boards. Menus differ a little between locations.

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Hours and locations

Downtown on Queen Street since 2015, and across the harbour in Stratford.

The Stratford location with its round Kettle Black sign

Stratford

17 Glen Stewart Dr, Stratford, PE

  • Monday to Thursday7:30 am to 4:00 pm
  • Friday7:30 am to 5:00 pm
  • Saturday8:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Sunday8:00 am to 4:00 pm
(902) 368-3883 Directions
Red patio umbrellas outside the Queen Street cafe
The summer patio on Queen Street, open May to October.
Flower boxes along the porch at the Stratford location
The porch in Stratford, with open mic Sundays from 1 to 4 pm.
The bright event room at the Stratford location
The Stratford event room, open for your next get-together.

Since 2012

The Kettle Black has been satisfying Island coffee lovers with aromatic, authentic, locally roasted coffee since 2012. In 2015 we opened our doors near the corner of Queen and Water streets, in the middle of historic downtown Charlottetown.

Roasted and brewed onsite

Our coffee is freshly roasted and brewed right here, with breakfast and lunch to pair with your cup while you relax in a cozy, friendly atmosphere.

Try it and you will be hooked.

What people say

Real Google reviews from the Queen Street cafe.

★★★★★

“Every time. Every single time I come here it is cozy as can be! The food is delicious, the coffee is excellent, while the service and atmosphere are exceptional as well! Highly recommend!”

Zackary H. · Google review

★★★★★

“Always so nice to sit here and study. Such good music selection and calm atmosphere. Delicious drinks and kind baristas. My go-to spot in Charlottetown!!”

Madi L. · Google review

★★★★★

“The big front windows flood the space with the most gorgeous soft natural light... Staff were genuinely warm and unhurried, which made the whole visit feel like a proper reset before the week starts.”

Héctor F. · Google review

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