Best Lunch Restaurants in Vaughan

"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."

"School meets diner vibes at this adorable brunch spot on Dundas West. I’d say Old School is definitely up there on my list of the best brunch places in Toronto – the food here is absolutely incredible!. Their Blueberry Hill Pancakes are life – definitely some of the best pancakes I’ve ever had in Toronto."

"Longslice Brewing operates this airy, athletics-themed space in (what the real estate developers are calling) the Canary District. “Home” and “away” beers both feature on the scoreboard draught list try the Hibiscus Pale Ale, which balances a robust hop backbone with a tinge of fruity-floral flavour (and a gorgeous ruby-red hue). Go for lunch on a weekday and get the sloppy smash burger on special for a tenner."

"One thing we love about this Church Street institution, which sprawls over three floors, is that despite its ample space, it still manages to feel cozy—the vintage rugs, exposed brick, and wrought-iron details help sustain the familiar feeling. And all this room makes it a popular stop for groups with an appetite. They come in droves for the restaurant's bistro-style food, like croque monsieurs with aged cheddar and leek fondue, or pistachio waffles with crème anglaise, so make sure you make a reservation through the website to avoid sulking by the hostess stand."

"Rain or shine you can find many Torontonians at SMITH for brunch on the weekends. With such a beautiful and eclectic atmosphere it truly does transport you to another world (France or Italy perhaps?) They feature simple ingredients and recipes made with soul and comfort, which makes it even more appealing to go there if you weren’t convinced by their decor!. https://www.instagram.com/p/BmlRFsqAf-Z/?"

"Smith is a gorgeous French restaurant that’s popular for their brunch, as well as their adorable patio. With brick walls and hanging lights, their patio is super cute and Instagram-worthy. They’re only open on weekends at the moment, so definitely reserve ahead of time if you want to get a table!"

"Set in the heart of the Kensington Market district, Tortería San Cosme ranks among the best sandwiches we’ve eaten all year, and well worth the hype and the wait. This well-themed Mexican eatery is devoted only to torterías (bread-based sandwiches), with menu staples that include the Cubano (ham, pork, and bacon base - $9.95 CAD or about $8 USD), the Poblano (roasted chicken and mole - $9.95 CAD), and the Adobada (steak - $9.95 CAD)."

"A photo posted by Tortería San Cosme (@sancosme_) on Nov 8, 2016 at 2:55pm PST. Skip the typical lunch combos in lieu of a hearty Mexican meal from this Kensington Market torteria. Choose from any of the griddle-cooked sandwiches on the menu and then add on esquites, charros or salad with an agua fresca on the side."

"Peterson heads to the famous Kensington Market district of downtown Toronto in this episode, to eat at Torteria San Cosme, which serves traditional Mexican sandwiches, called tortas. Opened by Mexico City-born chef Arturo Anhalt, San Cosme takes the often messy street food to a sit-down restaurant level."

"Starting with the freshest ethically-sourced local ingredients, The Green Wood does a lot. Their brunch menu is diverse, exciting and changes with the seasons, naturally. It features knock-out dishes such as the Chickpea Shakshuka, Salmon Rosti and even a B.Y.O.B Build Your Own Benny option."

"Why go: Ample selection all with the options to go healthy and fresh, or give in to a seriously indulgent craving!. Using local and sustainable ingredients, the brunch menu is available 7 days a week. What to order: The smoothie bowls are works of art, as is the Salmon Rosti."

"Simple is key at Punto Gelato, so much so that it’s in the name!. Focusing on traditional flavours and all-natural ingredients, the gelato is a winner at this Yorkville shop, offered up in cups or cones. More from Jennifer D'Agostino"

"Choose from a half container (500 grams) and a full bin (1 kg) of classic or specialty flavours, including Hazelnut, Tiramisù, and Stracciatella delivered right to your door."

"If you’re in the mood for something sweet, light, and fluffy as a cloud, Hanabusa’s Japanese soufflé style pancakes will do the trick. Their pancakes are made in an open kitchen where customers can enjoy watching the whole process and their sauces are all made fresh in-house. Featuring pancake flavours such as matcha, nutella and strawberry cream cheese, their most famous signature pancake combo is a custard pancake and earl grey caramel pancake."

"Bakerbots Baking happens to be one of the best bake shops around. Just check out their pies if you want extra proof. They claim to have invented the ice cream sandwich – a bold move, yes, but we're here for it – which means you can't come here without trying one, and getting to eat two of their cookies in the process."

"A corner café on Bloor West, Artegelato + Caffe has built its reputation on authentic gelato. Made with all natural ingredients, every scoop of gelato is made with care and skill. Arte also sells panini and thin-crust pizza."

"Head to this Bloor West spot any time of the day for a delicious brunch. For savoury brunch-goers, try the spinach and feta omelet, or satisfy your sweet tooth with a strawberry/blueberry/Nutella crêpe combo or the banana/blueberry/apple pancake option. Bonus tip: Enjoy a 20% discount on all-day breakfast items when you show your post-secondary student card."

"By far the cutest macarons in the city, this small patisserie in Kensington Market should not be missed for fans of the traditionally French dessert. In a variety of adorable shapes, these macarons delight the eyes as much as they delight the tongue. All of the shapes take inspiration from the animal kingdom (panda, corgi, etc…) or pop culture (the limited edition Toronto Raptors macaron) and anime (No-Face from Spirited Away, Tiger from Winnie the Pooh, and Doraemon, etc…)."

"DaanGo means “cake” in Cantonese and they’ve taken cuteness to the max with their selection of cartoon character macarons, pun-tastic pastries and visually stunning cakes. In addition to their adorable creations, come here for their unexpected flavours such as Vietnamese coffee, roasted milk tea, Ovaltine, pandan coconut and durian. Also, don’t forget their scrumptious cookies!"

"Daan Go is the brainchild of Christopher Siu, who was on season 2 of Masterchef Canada Season 2!. They’re famous for their adorable character macarons, but they also have beautiful cakes and other pastries. They have 1 downtown location in Kensington Market and 2 locations in Scarborough."

"So much that they’ll drink in an ice bar, even in the depths of a sub-zero city winter. Chill Ice House is a … very cool bar where everything is made of ice. Everything, you ask?"