Best brunch in Toronto
Where to brunch in Toronto — neighbourhood cafés, all-day breakfast counters and weekend institutions.
Top brunch spots in Toronto
12 locals' picks — neighbourhoods, price tiers and what to order.
Aunties & Uncles
$Harbord Village
Diner classic, cash-friendly, all-day breakfast.
Order: Stuffed French toast
Bonjour Brioche
$$Leslieville
Croissant-and-coffee classic since the '90s.
Order: Smoked salmon brioche
Boots & Bourbon Saloon
$$Leslieville
Honky-tonk Sunday brunch with country playlist.
Order: Chicken & waffles
Cafe Cancan
$$$Harbord
Pink-hued French brunch institution.
Order: Bistro eggs & rosé
Lady Marmalade
$$Leslieville
Tex-Mex brunch, lineup-worthy weekends.
Order: Huevos rancheros
Lambretta Pizzeria
$$Queen West
Italian-leaning bottomless brunch.
Order: Brunch pizza + bottomless mimosas
Le Sélect Bistro
$$$Entertainment District
Long-running French brasserie brunch.
Order: Eggs benedict & frites
Maker Pizza × Bar Mordecai
$$Little Italy
Cool-kid Sunday spot with natural wine.
Order: Breakfast pie
Mildred's Temple Kitchen
$$$Liberty Village
Loft-y room, the city's most famous pancakes.
Order: Mrs. Biederhof's blueberry buttermilk pancakes
OEB Breakfast Co.
$$King West
Modern breakfast hall, all-day eggs benny.
Order: Soul in a Bowl
Saving Grace
$$Trinity Bellwoods
Tiny Dundas West counter, no reservations.
Order: Cornmeal pancakes
The Federal
$$Dundas West
Charming Parisian-style café room.
Order: Croque madame
Frequently asked
- Local favourites include Kensington Market and the all-day kitchen at Alo. We prioritise spots that take walk-ins or open early on weekends.