Brunch in Toronto is a serious affair. Whether you’re after a nostalgic diner vibe, an elegant French spread, a boozy morning pick-me-up or an over-the-top drag brunch, the city’s got you covered. No matter what you’re in the mood for, the options are endless. So grab your crew, make a reservation and dive into these must-try spots for the best brunch in town.
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Combining a respect for local provenance with greasy spoon ambitions, the White Lily Diner has been breakfast, lunch, and classic diner fare from its humble Riverside abode since 2016.
A queue that long every weekend can’t be wrong: Maha’s Egyptian Brunch is like nothing else around. It has all the components of a truly delicious brunch.
In a city that loves brunch as much as Toronto, it takes a certain place to really be known amongst the masses. Chances are, you know of Mildred's Temple Kitchen.
Tabbed as a Michelin Bib Gourmand winner in 2023 and 2024, this Filipino diner serves an abundance of flavour for both lunch and dinner.
Keeping things homey and simple, the kitchen serves up fresh baked goods in addition to frozen meals and a weekend brunch.
If you're looking for a spot with laid-back vibes and solid comfort food, look no further than the West End's Old School.
As Toronto's population grows, so does its brunch crowd, but don't worry Lady Marmalade's got enough eggs Benny to go around.
Located in Liberty Village, School Restaurant is where you want to rush to on a weekend morning, the name notwithstanding.
Since 1994, award-winning L'Avenue, hailing directly from Montreal, has been the go-to destination for brunch and breakfast enthusiasts.
Co-owners and best friends Hilary, Michelle and Vivian founded Sisters & Co on the principles of friendship, diversity and good food.
The culinary team at 1 Kitchen takes pride in their relationships with the local farmers, purveyors who supply their kitchens with high-quality, sustainably -made products.
The Ace's menu, created by chef Peter McKnight (Smith, Black Skirt), features a smattering of rustic, seasonal dishes with some down home appeal and a bit of a French twist.
Stepping into this small diner is like stepping back to 1944. You almost expect Michael J. Fox to come out in his puffy vest and take you back to the future.
For over 20 years, Bonjour Brioche has been a Riverside favourite for baked goods, brunch and bistro eats.
The concept for the menu is very much rooted in the Italian tradition but made with Canadian ingredients.
Feeding people breakfast, lunch and dinner — not to mention coffee and snacky goods — Cafe Landwer aims to please everyone.
After remaking the original Café Boulud in time for TIFF 2015, superstar French chef Daniel Boulud has created a real gem within the Toronto food scene.
Located inside 1 Hotel, Casa Madera is one of the trendiest spots in the city for both its vibe and its fare.
Chadwicks' concept for their menu is based on a variety of street food and diner fare from around the world.
Located in The Junction, this restaurant has a weekly rotating brunch menu featuring eggs benny, breakfast sandwiches, and a decadent grilled cheese.
The Drake Hotel offers morning coffee and pastries to start your day, as well as breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and dessert, ensuring you won't go hungry no matter when you show up.
With outdoor patio seating, a good mix of reservations and open tables, takeout and delivery options, Dynasty is making sure Toronto diners are eating its unreal Chinese dishes.
You're supposed to fuel up for a workout and replenish calories after, so if shopping is a workout, then the Vaughan Mills location of Evviva Breakfast & Lunch is where to eat before and after.
With its rock music soundtrack and rustic-chic ambience, this is a west-end restaurant through and through — though Farmhouse Tavern does take reservations (and by text, too).
he original musical brunch can be found at Free Times Café, a spectacular Jewish-style, all-you-can-eat brunch with loads of delish latkes, blintzes, lox and much more.
Open for only “Brunchy and Lunchy,” as they like to call it, owners Ali and Tolga Yalcin are using their Turkish influence to produce damn good food.
Hawker's menu changes to accommodate the seasonality of ingredients, ensuring maximum freshness and authenticity in every dish and cocktail.
Classics and innovative dishes are represented across the menu’s five categories: steamed, pan & deep-fried, served in a steamed rice flour noodle wrap, congees and desserts.
Stop in for brunch and enjoy some French culinary staples like a croque monsieur or a soft omelette.
The menu features farm-fresh, local and mostly organic foods and wickedly delicious breakfast options.
More than just a restaurant, Le Sélect Bistro is a Toronto institution, open for every meal, from weekend brunch to weekday lunch and dinners nightly.
Light Cafe has close to the same amount of listings for its beverages as it does food, boasting more than 10 varieties of loose leaf teas.
Louix Louis is high in the clouds on the 31st floor of the luxe new St. Regis hotel and offers breakfast favourites served with grandeur.
Per the restaurant's namesake, much of the decor is centred around the hue of their marble tables giving the space, in its entirety, a very contemporary and casual atmosphere.
Located in the heart of the King Street entertainment area, Miss Likklemore's is the widely popular eatery that's been on everyone's lips.
This Alberta transplant specializes in breakfast — and does it well. The menu is environmentally conscious, and boasts both savoury and sweet options.
Oretta Midtown is a brighter, airier space compared to its sister spot, complemented by an open-concept kitchen so guests can feel part of the cooking magic.
Patois
is named after the primary Jamaican national language because it represents the merging of cultures, which is exactly what they're doing with the food.
This cheerful Thornhill restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but it’s best known for its hearty breakfast and brunch.
Located on the second floor of Yorkdale's Kith store, Sadelle's is a brunch lover's paradise. The menu features fresh salads, sandwiches, and luxurious options like caviar and specialty salmon and white fish dishes.
This quirky Dundas West restaurant is the perfect place to find some ethnic brunch fare on the weekends.
You really can’t go wrong with a place that’s all about waffles. Eggs Benny? Ditch the English muffins and get poached eggs and hollandaise on waffles.
The Hogtown Vegan is probably one of the meatiest vegan restaurants in the city. Of course it doesn't carry any dairy or meat products in the restaurant, but it does have a stacked list of omnivorous favourites.
Once named Sophie's, the east end classic has now been rebranded and revitalized to become Tiarre's, adding the owners' daughter's name to the restaurant's identity to honour the love and care that goes into every dish.
