Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Ontario

"Aunties & Uncles at College and Bathurst has been open forever (since 1998) and yet they’ve resisted the fate of many other fine brunch restaurants that closed far too soon. That may be because they do brunch very well, and it’s very tasty. We love the breakfast burger and breakfast tacos, and so do the kiddos."

"A photo posted by Dr. Katie • YYZ • 🇨🇦 (@drkatieau) on Nov 7, 2016 at 8:15am PST. These banana oatmeal pancakes are so big, they fold them in half to get them on the plate. Address: 74 Lippincott Street, TorontoInstagram: @auntiesanduncles"

"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."

"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."

"A photo posted by Toronto (@hypetoronto) on Jan 21, 2017 at 7:54am PST. They don’t call this dish “blueberry hill” for nothing; it’s stacked tall with candied bacon, blueberries, brown sugar butter and cream. Address: 800 Dundas Street West, TorontoInstagram:@oldschoolyyz"

"This Wellington spot was quick out of the gates with a fantastic patio when outdoor dining opened up in June. Now, in true Canadian style, Marben has levelled up with a tented patio and heat lamps to keep you cozy."

"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."

"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."

"Atai Bistro is Toronto’s newest French-Moroccan-inspired restaurant and offers a tantalizing menu that embraces Morrocco’s flavours and French cooking styles. The restaurant is located at 3047 Dundas Street West, in the Junction, and has a pop-up menu for residents to enjoy from the comfort of their own homes. The menu shares a unique take on regional Moroccan dishes using French cooking techniques with creative spice infusions."

"Engage in a game of soccer or baseball at the beautiful sports facilities of Vaughan Grove Sports Park. The park has excellent ball diamonds and several soccer fields that are open to the public. There is plenty of parking and other well-maintained facilities too."

"If you’re looking for more than just a body massage, SweetGrass Spa offers treatments such as eyelash extensions, hair removal, and hydrotherapy. This women’s only spa offers a unique experience and caters to your every need. SweetGrass Spa has won many awards, including being named one of the Top 50 spas across the nation three years in a row and Top 50 by spAWARD and one of the Top 25 Spas in Canada by Spa Industry Association of Canada."

"Located in the core of downtown Toronto, Sweetgrass Spa is a women’s only day spa that has been ranked as one of the best spas in the country for four years. They’ve got you covered for manicures, organic treatments, body luxuries, and other services that will make you question the definition and purpose of stress in the first place. @bespoketraveldesignembedded via"

"Although stress is not gender specific, fear of being seen in a bathing suit often is. Sweetgrass takes away any potential spa stress by catering to women alone. The hot tub and sauna area is reminiscent of a lagoon and a great place to relax before or after a service."

"Trump sure knows how to do it right when it comes to the luxurious. His Toronto spa on the 31st floor of the Trump hotel knocks it out of the park. Enjoy your tea or water pre-treatment in the softest of bathrobes in front of a roaring fireplace."

"Specializing in soft serve ice cream smothered in toppings like cookie crumbs, sprinkles and nuts, La Diperie, which has three locations in the city (Queen St., Bay St., and the Danforth) also sells a handful of creative ice cream bars. Some of these include a cheesecake Oreo dip pressed with Smarties, and a chocolate dipped bar coated in coconut flakes. La Diperie also sells four vegan-friendly ice cream bars in vanilla, chocolate, mango and raspberry flavours."

"717 Bay St, 1-877-599-4438 // 372 Danforth Ave, 416-901-7130 // 3264 Yonge St, 647-461-8542. La Diperie is a playful ice cream parlour concept from Montreal. In Toronto, La Diperie now has three ice cream shops located on Bay Street, Danforth Avenue and Yonge Street."

"A post shared by La Diperie (@ladiperie) on Apr 12, 2019 at 6:26am PDT. La Diperie is a massive Quebec chain that has three shops in Toronto now. They make some of the highest quality chocolate-dipped cones using pure Belgian chocolate."

"Bloomer’s started mostly as a vegan bakery and coffee shop, but has since blossomed into a full serve vegan restaurant. While you can still stop in for a cuppa and a donut, you can also enjoy sumptuous choices from the menu like a tempeh reuben sandwich, a portobello kimchi burger, or a BBQ tempeh wing sandwich. Try a healthy bowl of brown rice, steamed greens, wakame, sauerkraut, and tempeh."

"A post shared by bloomer’s (@bloomersto) on Mar 30, 2020 at 2:42pm PDT. Get Bloomer’s fun handcrafted vegan donuts and treats delivered right to your door. They launched a new Strawberry Shortcake donut for Valentines Day that is glazed in strawberry, has a dollop of cream and some oat crumble to top it off."

"At Bloomer’s, you can enjoy handcrafted donuts in flavours of all kinds. These delicious treats are perfect for celebrating any special occasion. Or enjoy them just because!"