/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25710826/FNBR_CH2Remix_Screenshot_Still001_Logo_1920x1080.jpg "Fortnite kicked off its remixed Chapter 2 season with a Snoop Dogg and Ice Spice concert"){kind=logo}
It’s brunch o’clock! There’s nothing like a delicious feast to start your day off right, and Toronto has so many brunch restaurants to enjoy.
In a recent Instagram Q&A, we asked locals for the very best brunch spots in Toronto. People shared their favourite places to grab a morning meal and we put together a list of the top eight recommendations.
You can find stacks of fluffy pancakes, steaming lattes and flavourful eggs benedict at these restaurants across the city.
Here are seven brunch spots in Toronto that locals love visiting. Enjoy!
1 Kitchen
Price: 💸💸💸
Cuisine: Farm-to-table
Address: 550 Wellington St. W., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: This spot received the most votes for the best brunch in Toronto, so you know it’s got to be good! Situated in 1 Hotel, the venue serves up “fresh, local, and sustainably sourced farm-to-table cuisine” and has dishes like sweet potato waffles, smoothies, eggs benedict and more.
1 Kitchen Menu
Maha’s
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Egyptian
Address: 226 Greenwood Ave., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: You’ll be whisked away to Egypt when dining at this spot. The menu features authentic Egyptian brunch fare like falafel with eggs, date grilled cheese and shakshuka.
Maha’s Menu
Glass Kitchen
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Asian fusion
Address: 505 Hwy. 7 Unit 98 & 99, Thornhill, ON
Why You Need To Go: This restaurant is located just outside of Toronto, but locals says it’s worth a trip. The Glass Kitchen has a “menu brimming with innovative dishes that seamlessly blend traditional Asian flavours with contemporary techniques.”
You can find dishes like fried chicken and bubble waffle, tartines, fresh scones, matcha pancakes and more here.
Glass Kitchen Menu
Pigeon Café & Bar
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: European
Address: 337 King St. W., Toronto, ON and Brookfield Place, 181 Bay St., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: With two locations in Toronto, this spot is the place to go for some early-morning bites. The menu is brimming with drool-worthy brunch fare like blueberry pancakes, croissant French toast and lobster benedict.
Pigeon Café Menu
Mandy’s
Price: 💸💸💸
Cuisine: Healthy
Address: Multiple locations
Why You Need To Go: Craving something healthy for brunch? Locals suggest a trip to Mandy’s, where you’ll find smoothies, warm drinks and a range of salads and bowls.
Highlights include the Cookie Monster smoothie and The “Fave” salad.
Mandy’s Menu
L’Avenue
Price: 💸💸💸
Cuisine: Brunch
Address: 433 Wellington St. West., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Located in The Well, this spot serves all sorts of delicious brunch dishes, from pecan pie French toast to truffle duck benedict.
L’Avenue Menu
Mildred’s Temple Kitchen
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Brunch
Address: 85 Hanna Ave., #104, Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Mildred’s Temple Kitchen is a brunch staple and locals recommend this spot for an early-morning feast.
The menu features an extensive list of drinks and dishes, and you don’t want to miss out on the wild blueberry buttermilk pancakes.
Mildred’s Menu
Azhar Kitchen & Bar
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Mediterranean and Middle Eastern
Address: 96 Ossington Ave., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Locals love brunching at Azhar. The venue offers dishes like buttermilk pancakes, Turkish eggs and avocado hummus toast.
Azhar Menu
