Delicious breakfast sandwich at The Back Kitchen restaurant on Amherst Island

The Back Kitchen

Where Amherst Island meets to eat

Summer 2025 Hours:

Wednesday – Thursday, 9am to 4pm
Friday - Sunday, 9am to 7pm

Hours may vary during holidays and special events. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates.

Located on beautiful Amherst Island, The Back Kitchen is proudly serving up fresh, local food for you to enjoy! We're a seasonally operated, volunteer-led non-profit that is committed to building community, supporting local businesses, and creating a safe, welcoming space for Islanders and visitors alike.

Daily Specials

All specials are available while quantities last and may change based on seasonal availability. Follow us on Instagram or Facebook for the latest info.

Friday - Fish & Chips
$16 (1 piece) or $20 (2 pieces)
One or Two pieces of beer battered haddock, fresh cut fries and house-made coleslaw. Order online ahead of time and set your pickup time between 4pm and 7pm on Friday to guarantee your order. Note we won't be taking phone orders for fish and chips - order online or in-person only.
Saturday Donuts
Coming Soon!
We’ll be serving up fresh, house-made donuts every Saturday morning this summer. Want to be the first to know when they’ll be ready (and what flavours are in the works)? Follow us on Instagram and Facebook or join our newsletter for updates.
Sunday Chef Dinners
Coming Soon!
This summer, The Back Kitchen invites island cooks to share their favourite Sunday dinners with the community! Follow us on social media for updates or email us if you're interested in being a Sunday Chef!

Community Events

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Our Supporters

We're building a network of local support. These businesses and organizations are partnering with The Back Kitchen in a spirit of mutual promotion and community connection. Through sponsorships, in-kind contributions, cross-promotion, and volunteer support, we’re working together to boost each other’s visibility and keep our local economy vibrant. Contact us to talk about how we can help support one another.

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Address

5660 Front Road

Stella, Ontario K0H 2S0

Phone (during open hours)

(613) 881-0728

Summer 2025 Hours

Wednesday – Thursday, 9am to 4pm
Friday - Sunday, 9am to 7pm

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