Restaurants in Charlottetown

For a quick pick-me-up while traversing the city, try Receiver Coffee Company at 128 Richmond Street (tel. 902/367-3436), set on Victoria Row, the pedestrian street in the heart of the city, or check out their more grab-and-go operation at 178 Water Street. In either location, you can get a tasty pastries, espresso, creative sandwiches, soups, and other light items. More substantial, but still quick, meals can be had at Water-Prince Corner Shop at 141 Water St. (tel. 902/368-3212). The eatery is set in what was once the community’s general store, offering a little bit of history. You’ll find the usual seafood chowder, fish and chips, steamed mussels, and lobster dinners, but all as fresh as possible and well made in a home-cooked, nothin’ fancy, generous portions way. Founders Food Hall & Market at 6 Prince St. has 18 local vendors offering up on-the-go food items like burgers, pizza, and tacos. PEI wineries and cheesemakers also sell their products here.

One of the best waterfront views in the city can be found in the elegant dining room in Holland College’s Culinary Institute of Canada at 4 Sydney St. (tel. 902/894-6868) where upscale lunches and dinners are prepared by the chefs of tomorrow when school is in session, with popular culinary bootcamps offered throughout the summer months.