6 Best Brunch Spots in Toronto
6 Toronto brunches with a real reason to go, from Egyptian breakfast plates to polished weekend bistro cooking.
Direct answer
The best brunch spots in Toronto are Aloette Restaurant, Mildred's Temple Kitchen, Lady Marmalade, and more. Start with Aloette Restaurant if you want the strongest fit for best polished brunch.
How we picked: We weight reliability under weekend volume, kitchen execution, and whether the room can absorb a 90-minute table without going flat.
Top picks at a glance
Practical notes
What to plan for before you book — spend, reservation strategy, and who should skip this guide entirely.
- Expected spend
- $25–55 per person with one drink. Boozy brunch with bottomless cocktails runs $55–80.
- Booking strategy
- Reservations open 7–14 days out at the strongest spots. Walk-in strategy: arrive at open (usually 9:00–10:00) or push to the 12:30–1:00 window after the first turn clears.
- What to order
- Pick one of the savory anchor dishes plus one pastry or side — splitting works at brunch in a way it doesn't at dinner.
- Skip if
- you want a quick coffee-and-pastry stop or a quiet room. These picks reward sitting and ordering broadly.
Who this guide is for
Aloette Restaurant, Mildred's Temple Kitchen, and Lady Marmalade lead this Toronto guide to brunch. Look for Mrs. Biederhof's Wild Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes, Chix + Waffles, and THE B.A.B. BENNY among the standout orders. The list reaches across Chinatown, Liberty Village, and Leslieville, with a different reason to choose each restaurant.
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How the restaurants compare
How we chose
We looked for restaurants that feel like a strong fit for the guide topic, not just the most obvious names in the city. The shortlist favors rooms with clear mood, dependable pacing, and enough distinction to help someone decide faster. Read our full methodology →
Lighting, pace, and general energy all need to support the reason someone clicked this guide.
We favored restaurants that feel best suited for the moment, not just restaurants with broad reputation.
The final list tries to give readers enough variation in neighborhood, price, and style to compare real options.
6 ranked picks
Aloette belongs for weekend brunch with the precision of a serious bistro rather than a conventional breakfast room. The Spadina location explicitly serves brunch Saturday and Sunday, and its cheeseburger and lemon meringue pie make the meal distinctively Aloette.
- Official source - Aloette Spadina publishes Saturday and Sunday brunch service and a dedicated weekend menu. Checked July 20, 2026.
- Independent source - The Michelin Guide corroborates the Spadina location and signature burger and pie. Checked July 20, 2026.
Mildred's earns its place as a large-format Toronto brunch institution where the signature blueberry buttermilk pancakes remain the reason to book. It suits diners who want a full celebratory brunch rather than a quick breakfast-counter stop.
- Official source - Mildred's identifies its Liberty Village restaurant around its dedicated brunch service and menu. Checked July 20, 2026.
- Independent source - Toronto Life corroborates Mildred's veteran brunch status and classic format. Checked July 20, 2026.
Lady Marmalade belongs for its focused all-day brunch identity and Leslieville following. Build-your-own eggs Benedict, huevos migas, and breakfast poutine give tables useful range without settling for an interchangeable diner menu.
- Official source - Lady Marmalade's official site identifies the Broadview restaurant and current brunch operation. Checked July 20, 2026.
- Independent source - Toronto Life corroborates its brunch focus and signature dishes. Checked July 20, 2026.
SCHOOL belongs as a Liberty Village brunch restaurant with weekday and weekend menus, bookable service, and a room designed for the occasion.
- Official source - SCHOOL confirms its 70 Fraser Avenue location, seven-day service, and dedicated weekend brunch menu. Checked July 20, 2026.
Maha's is the destination breakfast here: a walk-in-only Egyptian brunch whose Cairo Classic, falafel, fava beans, lentil soup, and honey-cardamom latte provide an experience no generic eggs-and-pancakes pick can replace.
- Official source - Maha's confirms current daytime service, walk-in policy, Greenwood location, and Egyptian brunch menu. Checked July 20, 2026.
- Independent source - The Michelin Guide corroborates breakfast-and-lunch service and key dishes. Checked July 20, 2026.
Emma's Country Kitchen belongs for all-day brunch built around house-made comfort food rather than a generic cafe menu. Its biscuits and brunch plates add a midtown neighbourhood counterpoint to the larger destination rooms.
- Official source - Emma's describes the St. Clair restaurant as a brunch destination and publishes an all-day brunch menu. Checked July 20, 2026.
- Independent source - Toronto Life corroborates its brunch focus and house-made buttermilk biscuits. Checked July 20, 2026.
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