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🥞 Brunch

Kingston

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4.6
Brunch buzzes with Southern flavors and a neighborhood feel. Grits, catfish, cheese biscuits, and Bloody Marys spill from the kitchen.

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Southern brunch, inventive plates, and inclusive events—biscuits, grits, catfish, and vegan options in Kingston. Drag brunches and cocktails, too.

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Light spills across worn tables, old records hum overhead, and the counter stays busy with regulars ordering biscuits and coffee all day. There’s a bright, easygoing pace—plates heavy with gravy and the slow clatter of community every weekend morning.

What to Expect:

    🍳 Southern-style brunch and breakfast favorites—grits, fried chicken, catfish, fluffy biscuits
    🍹 Creative cocktails, bold Bloody Marys, local kombucha, and house-made lemonade
    🌿 Tofu ‘chicken’ and vegan specials alongside the carnivore standbys
    🎉 Drag shows, trivia nights, and a queer-inclusive crowd that keeps things lively
    🌞 Outdoor tables when the weather’s clear, plus fast takeout and online ordering

Important Information:

    ✔ Counter ordering with buzzer system—grab a table after you order
    ✔ Wheelchair accessible entrance, seating, and restroom
    ✔ Reservations suggested for brunch, especially for groups
    ✔ Takeout, delivery, and catering available; check online for event hours

Haley's Pick 🍽️

You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.

Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.

The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.

Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.

It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.

– Haley @milehighandhungry
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Local Insights

🪩 Drag Brunch: Weekend drag shows and queer trivia fill up tables fast—get on the list early.

🌱 Vegan Surprises: House-made vegan dishes and creative tofu specials change often; ask what’s not on the menu.

🍋 Next-Level Lemonade: The beet or hibiscus lemonades are local legends—order one for the table to share.

🎶 DJ Sets: Occasional live DJs bring funk or soul to brunch; check their Instagram for pop-up sets and events.

Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 8:00 AM–3:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM–3:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM–3:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM–3:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM–3:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM–3:00 PM

Best For

Brunch lovers, LGBTQ+ community, small groups, weekenders

COORDINATES

608 Broadway
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Kingston
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NY
12401

What folks are saying

Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
PAKT was known for rich Southern brunch, creative vegan and carnivore plates, and a playful, community-driven atmosphere with drag nights and trivia. Cheese biscuits, grits, and catfish drew praise, along with inventive cocktails and a welcoming, inclusive staff. Service was often friendly but sometimes slow at busy hours, and a few diners noted inconsistencies in fries and sides. Most guests loved the steady rotation of specials, the comfort food by the platter, and the sheer charm of the place.

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October 9th, 2025

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What You'll Find

Biscuits and gravy, chicken biscuit, grits, catfish sandwich, fried pickles, beet hash browns, fried avocado BLT, cheese biscuits, sliders, tofu ‘chicken’, hush puppies, eggs Benedict, pancakes, mushroom specials, vegan plates, Bloody Marys, kombucha, fresh lemonade.

Best TimeS TO visit

Arrive before 10 AM on weekends for seatings without a wait, or after 1:30 PM for slower afternoons. Drag brunches and DJ mornings draw a lively crowd.
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