Good Times Diner
Operated by Arts and Science Undergraduate Society of Queen’s University (ASUS)
Free student-run take-out meals on Sunday and Wednesday evenings at Chalmers United Church.
- Where
- 212 Barrie Street, Kingston, ON
- Who can use this
- Open to anyone in the Queen’s and Kingston community experiencing food insecurity, according to the student organizers.
- Cost
- Free, according to Chalmers United Church, which hosts the diner.
- Today
- See published hours below; confirm before travelling.
- Access
- The organizers’ page does not mention registration, appointments or identification.
Where
212 Barrie Street, Kingston, ON
Access requirements
- Walk-ins accepted
- Not confirmed
- Appointment required
- Not confirmed
- Registration required
- Not confirmed
- Identification required
- Not confirmed
- The organizers’ page does not mention registration, appointments or identification.
Limitations
- Chalmers United Church describes the meals as for students; the organizers’ page welcomes the wider Kingston community.
Before you go
- The diner is run by student volunteers. Breaks over exams and holidays are not published, so check the Good Times Diner page before going.
Published schedule
Weekly schedule. Sundays and Wednesdays, 5:30–6 p.m. The City food-supports page lists Sundays only.
Local timezone: America/Toronto
- Monday: No service by published schedule
- Tuesday: No service by published schedule
- Wednesday: 5:30–6:00 p.m.
- Thursday: No service by published schedule
- Friday: No service by published schedule
- Saturday: No service by published schedule
- Sunday: 5:30–6:00 p.m.
Evidence and provenance
- queensasus.com
Source checked: . ASUS Good Times Diner page: the student-run diner provides freshly prepared meals to individuals in the Queen’s and Kingston community experiencing food insecurity, every Sunday and Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 6 p.m., at Chalmers United Church; the page’s map gives 212 Barrie St. It does not state a cost, registration rules or seasonal breaks.
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- chalmersunitedchurch.org
Source checked: . Chalmers United Church “Food & Meals in Kingston” page (as of November 24, 2025) lists Queen’s Good Time Diner at the church, 212 Barrie Street: free take-out meals and sandwiches for students, 5:30–6 p.m. Sundays and Wednesdays.
Reviewed information: Service description, Location, Cost, Published schedule, Limitations
- cityofkingston.ca
Source checked: . City food-supports page lists Good Times Diner under community kitchen and meal programs at Chalmers United Church, 212 Barrie St., Sunday 5:30–6 p.m. It does not list the Wednesday meal, a cost or eligibility.
Reviewed information: Service name, Location
Multiple sources reviewed. Some information unconfirmed.
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