Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Toronto

"What is it: If you're looking for classic Toronto, look no further than this little breakfast joint in Little Italy. Since 1998, Aunties has been slinging eggs and bacon on mismatched plates to appreciative locals. If you're craving a sweet start to the day, the cinnamon French toast or oatmeal pancakes should fit the bill."

"Why go: Tucked away on Lippencott, Aunties & Uncles is the quintessential brunch spot that one daydreams about owning one day. Kitschy and cute, with some of the best and most well-priced breakfast plates in the city. What to order: Thebreakfast pocket, breakfast tacos and banana oatmeal pancakes are a few faves."

"Open 9 am to 3 pm every day, Aunties & Uncles takes the guesswork out of breakfast. It also takes out the boredom. People stand in blizzards on weekends in the hopes of this French toast."

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"A tried and true favourite for brunch in the city, you’ve got to hit up Old School for a taste of what’s good. Savoury, sweet, light or carb-heavy, this spot is serving the goods to the best of the brunch crowd, and it’s well worth waiting for if there’s a line when you arrive. Address: 800 Dundas Street WestPhone:  416-815-8790"

"Old School has some epic comfort food and is also the home of Toronto’s best pancake stack, the Blueberry Hill. This brunch all-day hotspot has fresh classics made from scratch with a modern twist. Expect to dig into delicious BLTs to chicken and waffles, pulled pork sandwiches, French toast, and so much more."

"This restaurant at Wellington and Portland has become one of the city’s top purveyors of Canadian comfort food thanks to the talent of executive chef Chris Locke. Marben had established a grocery box pickup program for various pantry staples but has also recently added takeout home-cooked meals such as shepherd’s pie, requiring 48 hours notice. View this post on Instagram"

"In bustling downtown Toronto, there is a brick and tinder building that stands out. Marben is one of Toronto's original farm-to-table restaurants. It continues to focus on fresh and local ingredients."

"To start an energetic day in the Aloft Vaughan Mills area, you need to have a good breakfast. So why not boom your day in Boom Breakfast?. They have 3 locations, and Vaughan’s branch is the largest one, which seats 80 plus guests and an additional 40 during the summer patio season."

"The Dundas west location of Café Plenty is a neat little spot in the middle of a super busy area; It’s smack across the street from Toronto Police 52 Division, on the cusp of Hospital Row and heading towards China Town west. This small yet roomy chic café is good for a croissant and latte pick-up, but if you’re hankering for more grab a sandwich and salad as well."

"Why go: Come for unique takes on favourites with brilliantly sourced, expertly prepared ingredients and a menu that covers all things “brunchy” and “lunchy” on Dundas West. The taste buds sing and travel while tasting the Turkish influences throughout the menu. What to order: Buttermilk and Red Velvetpancakes are a universal favourite but the savoury dishes and the Mezes section will get you too."

"A photo posted by Maha | Cameras + Cupcakes (@camerasncupcakes) on May 12, 2016 at 6:51am PDT. For a good fork, head to this Bloor West spot for red velvet pancakes with vanilla cream cheese frosting (honourable mention to the giant challah french toast with labneh, cherries and cotton candy). Address: 2432 Bloor Street West, TorontoInstagram:@thefoodforkto"

"Restaurant gastronomique, Italienne, Brunch, Restaurant avec service de réception, Restaurant avec stationnement, Restaurant avec salles privées, Restaurant avec spectacles. Découvrez un menu proposant une cuisine sur le grille, des pates et une cuisine vegetarienne, aux prix de 26$ à 60..."

"Exceptional service and food, with none of the casual familiarity that afflicts many restaurants in the area. We spent close to two hours luxuriating over…"

"Lickadee Splitis the ideal spot to take the little ones for ice cream, as it boasts a kid-friendly atmosphere. It is located in Olde East York Village and has rows of outdoor seating, with adult chairs on one side and colorful kiddie plastic chairs on the other. The decor adds to the fun vibe of the shop, with ice cream cutouts on the window and a chalkboard wall."

"The recently moved gelateria serves up a multitude of flavours like chili chocolate, mojito and salted caramel in dairy-free, fat-free and vegan varieties. La Vizziata also sell authentic Italian treats like Sicilian cannoli. This business is featured in the following Smart Lists:"

"Cool N2 is both parts delicious and cool (pun totally intended). This eye catching dessert spot serves up ice cream in a variety of flavours (matcha, honey, chocolates, etc...) that are doused with a healthy dose of Nitrogen. This makes it seem as if your entire cup is floating in a cloud, and quite frankly, adds a fun show to a late-night dessert outing!"

"Founded in the kitchen of owner Hesuan Tso Chen, Cool N2 uses tanks of liquid nitrogen to serve up its frozen delights. Favorites such as the chocolate brownie are served in a cup with fresh ice cream and toppings such as marshmallows and a syringe of chocolate sauce. Guests leave feeling like mad scientists – and also with a brain freeze."

"A post shared by Jianing (@hungrysituation) on Jan 27, 2018 at 1:09pm PST. A preferred spot in Toronto’s Chinatown, Sichuan Garden is famous for its authentic Szechuan-style dishes at fair prices. While you may not find the interior of this restaurant impressive at first sight, its delicacies compensate for that."

"Always packed, this Cantonese eatery has printouts of recommended dishes taped up on its green walls, but truthfully it does everything well...Read More"

"This hidden treasure on Brimley Road might be one of the best insights into how early settlers lived when they arrived in Scarborough, before it became on the biggest suburbs in the 20th century. Set off a series of trails and greenery of the Thomson Memorial Park, this series of four buildings is especially beautiful in the summertime."