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

Join us for these upcoming community events on Amherst Island.

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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.

Amherst Island Coffee Company

The Back Kitchen is brewing their small-batch, specialty beans - roasted right here on the Island!

Amherst Island General Store

Beer, wine, spirits, and provisions. Established 1860

Rossland Gardens

Exceptional contemporary fine craft by artists from across Canada.

Handy Fairies

Handy Fairies strives to help busy Kingston families by providing a magical cleaning experience.

Amherst Island Women's Institute

Celebrating our 125th anniversary in support of community, local events, friendship and service.

Dry Stone Canada

Dry Stone Canada is a not-for-profit company advancing the art, craft, and science of dry stone walling.

Wemp & Smith Construction

From start to finish, we help you design and build custom homes, meet your excavation needs, and complete your commercial projects.

Amherst Island Freeze Dried Goods

Freeze dried to perfection! Artisanal, small batch locally grown Fruits, Herbs and Microgreens.

KOS Internet

KOS Internet is a full-service internet provider offering high-speed internet, phone, and TV services to Amherst Island and the surrounding area.

Rocket 5 Studios

Rocket 5 is a creative studio specializing in interactive entertainment, branding, web development and digital design.

J&B Gardening

Gardens and dry stone design, installation and maintenance. Email jandbgardendesign@gmail.com for inquiries.

Waterside Summer Series

World-class classical music, right here on Amherst Island. The Waterside Summer Series brings celebrated musicians to the intimate and acoustically stunning St. Paul’s Church.

Neilson Store Museum & Cultural Centre

Amherst Island's Neilson Store Museum shares the stories and artifacts of Island life.

Weasel and Easel

The Weasel and Easel offers fine art and crafts from Island and area artists at affordable prices with no taxes. Located in the Neilson Store Museum.

Amherst Island Medical Clinic

Bringing health care, wellness programs, and community connection to Amherst Island.

Topsy Farms

100% pure wool blankets, bedding, sheepskin products, and unique rural experiences from a Canadian family farm.

Address

5660 Front Road

Stella, Ontario K0H 2S0

Phone (during open hours)

(613) 881-0728

Email

hello@thebackkitchen.ca

Summer 2025 Hours