Toronto takes brunch seriously. The best brunch Toronto spots range from the legendary Lady Marmalade on Broadview (where the line forms by 10 a.m. every weekend) and Mildred’s Temple Kitchen’s 20-year-old buttermilk pancake stack, through Le Sélect Bistro’s classic French oeufs en cocotte, to vegan pioneers like Fresh on Bloor and Kupfert & Kim, plus dim sum spots that locals consider the city’s real Sunday brunch tradition. The spots below are grouped by neighbourhood, each with its signature plate and the honest truth about how early to arrive (or whether you can book at all). Brunch is just the late-morning chapter; our Toronto food guide covers what to do with the rest of the appetite.
For BlogTO’s constantly updated brunch coverage and reviews, see BlogTO’s ranking of Toronto’s best eggs Benedict.
Top Best Brunch Toronto Spots
Lady Marmalade (Riverside)
The most-recommended best brunch Toronto destination. Lady Marmalade at 265 Broadview Ave is famous for its build-your-own eggs Benedict (toppings include mango salsa, brie, cured salmon, and house sausage), the B.A.B. Benny (brie, avocado, and bacon), and the braised beef Benedict with horseradish crema. The light-filled multi-storey space on Broadview is itself a destination. No reservations — arrive before 10:30 a.m. on weekends or expect a 30-minute wait.
Expect $20–$30 per person.
Mildred’s Temple Kitchen (Liberty Village)
The Liberty Village brunch institution has been doing the buttermilk pancake stack for over 20 years — tall, fluffy, and famously generous. The Saturday-only Mrs. Biederhof’s Devilishly Good Buttermilk Pancakes are a Toronto rite of passage. Reservations recommended; weekend brunch waits can stretch 60 minutes for walk-ins.
Expect $25–$40 per person.
Le Sélect Bistro (Wellington West)
Toronto’s classic French bistro for a more elevated brunch experience. The Sunday-only oeufs en cocotte (baked eggs with cream and ham) are a signature, plus the steak-frites version of brunch and the classic croque madame. Reservations strongly recommended.
Expect $30–$50 per person.
Easy Restaurant (Roncesvalles)
Roncesvalles brunch favourite. The Easy Burger at brunch, the BLT salad, and the daily pancake special. Friendly, neighbourhood, no-frills atmosphere; weekend waits can be long. Walk-ins only; arrive early.
Expect $20–$30 per person.
Fresh on Bloor (Multiple Locations)
Toronto’s flagship vegan and vegetarian brunch destination. The Vegan Buddha Bowl, the Tofu Scramble, and the legendary Plant-Based Burger all serve at brunch. Multiple locations across Toronto; the Bloor Street original remains the busiest. Walk-ins fine but expect waits.
Expect $20–$30 per person.
Kupfert & Kim (Multiple Locations)
Toronto’s original health-focused vegan grain-bowl restaurant has expanded to include strong brunch options. Smoothie bowls, vegan eggs Benedict, and protein-packed grain bowls. Multiple locations; quick service.
Expect $15–$25 per person.
Aunties & Uncles (Annex)
The Annex brunch institution at College and Lippincott has been a Toronto best brunch Toronto staple for over 20 years. Famous for the apple-cinnamon French toast and the breakfast sandwiches with hash browns. No reservations; expect lines on weekend mornings.
Expect $18–$28 per person.
Saving Grace (Queen West)
Queen West brunch favourite for over 25 years. Cash-only (the only one on this list), no reservations, famously generous portions. The Eggs Benedict Florentine and the apple-cinnamon pancakes are signatures.
Expect $18–$25 per person.
Best Brunch Toronto: By Cuisine
Eggs Benedict
Lady Marmalade leads the list with creative variations (B.A.B. Benny, salmon Benedict, braised beef Benedict). Aunties & Uncles, Saving Grace, and Easy Restaurant all do classic Eggs Benedict. Le Sélect Bistro’s Sunday oeufs en cocotte are the closest French equivalent.
Pancakes & Waffles
Mildred’s Temple Kitchen for the legendary buttermilk pancake stack. Aunties & Uncles for apple-cinnamon French toast. Sunday brunch at Stockyards Smokehouse for cornmeal pancakes with maple butter. Le Sucre on College for Belgian waffles.
Dim Sum (the Sunday Brunch Locals Recommend)
Many Toronto locals consider dim sum the city’s real Sunday brunch tradition. Lai Wah Heen at the Metropolitan Hotel for fine-dining dim sum, Pearl Court on Gerrard for traditional, Rosewood Chinese Cuisine in Markham for the most ambitious. Most full dim sum brunches run $25–$45 per person.
French Brunch
Le Sélect Bistro for classic Sunday brunch with steak frites and oeufs en cocotte. Café Boulud at Four Seasons for elevated French. Petit Dejeuner on King East for casual French.
Vegan & Plant-Based Brunch
Fresh on Bloor (multiple locations), Kupfert & Kim, Hogtown Vegan, Planta on Queen West, and Bunner’s Bake Shop on Roncesvalles all offer strong vegan and plant-based brunch.
Mexican-Influenced Brunch
Lady Marmalade’s chilaquiles and breakfast tacos. La Carnita at multiple locations. El Catrin at the Distillery District for upscale Mexican brunch.
Italian Brunch
Buca Bar at King West (weekend brunch with handmade pasta options). Bar Buca on Spadina for breakfast cafè classics.
Hotel Brunch
The Royal York’s legendary buffet brunch (the Sunday tradition for generations of Torontonians), Park Hyatt’s Joni for Forbes-rated brunch, and the Four Seasons’ Café Boulud for upscale French brunch.
Best Brunch Toronto: By Neighbourhood
Riverside & East End
Lady Marmalade is the headliner. Other east-end brunch options include White Brick Kitchen on Queen East, Lake Inez for the chef-driven version, and Eulalie’s Corner Store for casual.
Liberty Village & King West
Mildred’s Temple Kitchen as the anchor. Other options include Wallflower on King West, Buca Bar, and Khao San Road for Thai brunch.
Roncesvalles
Easy Restaurant is the Roncesvalles institution. Café Polonez serves Polish brunch with pierogi. Mabel’s Bakery for sourdough-and-eggs simplicity.
The Annex
Aunties & Uncles is the Annex classic. Other options include Future Bakery on Bloor (Eastern European brunch), Ezra’s Pound for cafe-brunch, and Sushi on Bloor for unconventional Japanese-brunch.
Yorkville & Bloor-Yorkville
Café Boulud at Four Seasons, ONE Restaurant at Hazelton, Joso’s Sunday brunch, and Coffee Mill for old-school Hungarian brunch.
Queen West & West Queen West
Saving Grace, Drake Restaurant at Drake Hotel, Lola at Trinity Bellwoods, Planta for vegan brunch, and Pizzeria Libretto’s weekend brunch.
Leslieville
White Brick Kitchen on Queen East, Lady Marmalade two minutes north on Broadview, and Lake Inez for the chef-driven version.
Distillery District
El Catrin for Mexican brunch, Cluny Bistro for French brunch, and Pure Spirits Oyster House for shellfish-and-bubbles brunch.
Best Brunch Toronto: Reservations & Strategy
Restaurants That Take Reservations
Mildred’s Temple Kitchen, Le Sélect Bistro, Café Boulud, Joni at Park Hyatt, ONE Restaurant, El Catrin, Buca Bar — book on OpenTable, Resy, or directly through the restaurant website. Saturday and Sunday brunch reservations open 1–2 weeks ahead and fill quickly.
Restaurants That Don’t Take Reservations
Lady Marmalade, Aunties & Uncles, Saving Grace, Easy Restaurant, and most casual neighbourhood spots are walk-in only. Strategies: arrive before 10 a.m. on weekends to skip the worst waits; sit at the bar/counter (often available faster than tables); have a backup plan for very busy weekends.
Best Days & Times
Saturday brunch (10 a.m.–1 p.m.) is the busiest stretch. Sunday brunch (11 a.m.–2 p.m.) is slightly less competitive. Friday brunch and weekday brunch (rare in Toronto) are easiest. Many of the best brunch Toronto spots open at 9 a.m. weekends — arrive at opening for the smoothest experience.
When to Avoid
Mother’s Day brunch reservations book 2–3 months ahead and command 50–100% premium pricing. Easter, Father’s Day, and other “brunch holidays” are similarly competitive. Avoid major event weekends (Pride, Caribbean Carnival, TIFF) for the easiest brunch bookings.
Best Brunch Toronto: For Special Occasions
Mother’s Day Brunch
The Royal York’s legendary Sunday buffet runs an annual Mother’s Day version that books months ahead. Café Boulud at Four Seasons, ONE Restaurant at Hazelton, and most luxury hotel brunches all run Mother’s Day specials.
Bridal & Baby Showers
Le Sélect Bistro’s private dining room, the Drake Hotel’s Sky Yard for warm-weather events, and Pure Spirits Oyster House at the Distillery all do strong brunch group events.
Birthday Brunch
Lady Marmalade for the iconic Toronto experience, Lake Inez for chef-driven, Drake Restaurant for atmosphere, El Catrin for celebratory Mexican brunch.
Brunch with a View
360 Restaurant at the CN Tower for revolving brunch with skyline views (lunch hours, technically). Park Hyatt’s Roof Lounge for skyline-view brunch on warm-weather weekends. Canoe at the TD Tower for skyline-view weekday lunch.
Best Brunch Toronto: Hotel Brunches
The Fairmont Royal York Sunday Buffet
The Royal York’s Sunday brunch buffet has been a Toronto tradition for generations. Carving stations, sushi, dessert bar, and live music in the historic Imperial Room. Expect $90–$120 per person; reservations 4+ weeks ahead.
Café Boulud at Four Seasons Toronto
Daniel Boulud’s Toronto brunch features French-classic dishes with Canadian ingredients. Forbes Four-Star service. Expect $80–$120 per person.
Joni at Park Hyatt
The newly renovated Park Hyatt’s Joni offers Forbes Four-Star modern Canadian brunch. Expect $70–$100 per person.
Bisha Hotel’s Akira Back
Akira Back’s Sunday brunch at Bisha includes a Japanese omakase-style brunch experience. Unique Toronto offering. Expect $80–$120 per person.
Best Brunch Toronto: Booking & Etiquette Tips
Tip 18–20%. Standard Toronto restaurant tipping applies at brunch.
Many spots are cash-only or cash-preferred. Saving Grace is famously cash-only; some neighbourhood spots prefer cash to speed up service.
Don’t linger excessively. Walk-in spots like Lady Marmalade and Aunties & Uncles often have lines waiting. Polite turnaround in 60–90 minutes is appreciated.
Bottomless mimosas are rare. Toronto’s licensing makes bottomless brunch drinks uncommon. Expect single mimosas at $8–$15 each.
Bring cash for tip. Even at card-friendly spots, leaving cash tip ensures the server gets the full amount.
Confirm hours for holidays. Many brunch spots have unique holiday hours and may be closed on Mondays or Tuesdays even when other restaurants are open.
Frequently Asked Questions: Best Brunch Toronto
What is the best brunch in Toronto?
Lady Marmalade in Riverside is the most-recommended best brunch Toronto destination, particularly for its eggs Benedict variations. Mildred’s Temple Kitchen, Aunties & Uncles, and Le Sélect Bistro are all consistent top picks.
Where is Lady Marmalade in Toronto?
Lady Marmalade is at 265 Broadview Ave, Toronto, in the Riverside neighbourhood. The restaurant migrated from Queen Street East to its current expansive multi-storey space in late 2018.
How much does brunch cost in Toronto?
Casual neighbourhood brunch: $18–$30 per person. Mid-range brunch: $30–$50 per person. Hotel buffet brunches: $80–$120 per person. Mimosas $8–$15 each.
Do you need reservations for brunch in Toronto?
For sit-down restaurants like Mildred’s Temple Kitchen and Le Sélect Bistro, yes. For walk-in spots like Lady Marmalade, Aunties & Uncles, and Saving Grace, no — but expect waits.
What time is brunch in Toronto?
Most Toronto brunch restaurants serve brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 or 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Some serve weekday brunch but it’s rare; most weekday breakfast is at coffee shops and counter-service spots.
What’s the best brunch for vegans in Toronto?
Fresh on Bloor (multiple locations), Kupfert & Kim, Hogtown Vegan, and Planta on Queen West all offer strong vegan brunch options. Most omnivore brunch spots also have vegan options on the menu.
Where is brunch most affordable in Toronto?
Aunties & Uncles, Easy Restaurant, Saving Grace, and Cafe Polonez (for Polish-style brunch) all offer brunch under $25 per person. Counter-service spots like Kupfert & Kim also keep brunch under $20.
When is the best time for brunch in Toronto?
Saturday at 9 a.m. (right at opening) is the quietest stretch at most popular brunch spots. Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. is the busiest.
Are there bottomless brunch options in Toronto?
Toronto liquor licensing makes truly bottomless brunch drinks uncommon. A few private events and hotel buffets offer bottomless mimosas; most regular restaurants serve single drinks.
What’s the most famous brunch dish in Toronto?
Lady Marmalade’s build-your-own eggs Benedict is the city’s most iconic brunch dish. The B.A.B. Benny (brie, avocado, bacon) is the most-recommended specific variation. Mildred’s buttermilk pancake stack is the second-most-iconic Toronto brunch dish.
Plan Your Best Brunch Toronto Weekend
The best brunch Toronto strategy depends on your priorities. For the iconic Toronto experience, Lady Marmalade. For elevated dining, Le Sélect Bistro or Café Boulud. For a quintessential neighbourhood feel, Aunties & Uncles or Easy Restaurant. For dim sum (the Sunday brunch locals know best), Lai Wah Heen or Pearl Court. For vegan, Fresh on Bloor or Planta. Whatever your style, arrive early on weekends, book where bookings are taken, and treat brunch as a 90-minute experience to enjoy unhurried.
When the eggs are finished and you are thinking about dinner, the rest of the city is ready. Our best-restaurants guide handles the evening, the cheap-eats guide keeps the budget honest, and our food-markets guide — alongside the wider Toronto food scene — fills the gaps between meals.
