As a world class city known for its diverse food offerings, Toronto certainly does brunch right.
If you’re searching for somewhere new to impress your guests that’s as Instagrammable as it is delicious, we’ve got you covered!
Here are some of the most beautiful brunch spots in Toronto.
1. Aera
Elevate your brunch to new heights at Aera and take in the city skyline from 38 floors up. Found at The Well, the menu features American cuisine, a sushi counter, and luxuriously appointed cocktail bar.
Brunch highlights include a 39th Benedict with peameal bacon, steak and eggs, and poke bowls. In the warmer months, grab a table on their expansive seasonal rooftop patio.
2. 1 Kitchen
Found within the environmentally-conscious luxury 1 Hotel, 1 Kitchen brings the outdoors in, with a beautifully-lush setting featuring light wood details, tons of bright natural light, and real greenery everywhere you turn. The restaurant is a zero-waste operation, utilizing herbs and fruits from their onsite garden, then turning any organic wet waste back into reusable soil.
As for the brunch menu, you’ll find farm-to-table cuisine highlighting ingredients from local farmers and growers, cold-pressed juices, and specialty cocktails. From homestead farm eggs to French toast and sweet potato waffles, they’ve got all your cravings be it sweet or savoury covered.
3. Kōst
Set on the 44th floor of Toronto’s Bisha Hotel, Kōst arguably has the city’s best skyline brunch view, complete with a rooftop pool. With its floor-to-ceiling windows, bright and airy decor and greenery, their brunch menu is served Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Their Baja-inspired menu features flavours of the California coastline, as well as creative cocktails, mocktails, and cold-pressed juices. Some highlights are their coconut pancakes, lobster toast, or spicy tuna bowl.
4. Mildred’s Temple Kitchen
Known for their famous blueberry pancakes, Mildred’s Temple Kitchen in Liberty Village features an open kitchen and bright, modern space with tons of natural light beaming in through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
Serving Toronto for over 30 years now, their menu features just 9 items, but has your sweet and savoury needs covered with biscuits and scones, steak sandwiches, shakshuka, and of course the sky-high blueberry pancake stacks. Be prepared to wait on the weekends, as they do not take reservations for brunch.
5. Casa Madera
If there’s one thing the 1 Hotel Toronto does well, it’s aesthetic spaces. Casa Madera, the hotel’s flavourful coastal Mexican-inspired restaurant serves up an indulgent brunch menu every weekend, featuring highlights like churro French toast, truffle scrambled eggs, and a raw bar with oysters and ceviche.
The greenery-filled space will transport you far away from the concrete jungle, and guests will also be treated to a show with their meal, including live DJs and performers.
6. Baro
This King Street W three-story restaurant serves Latin fare within an alluring, eclectic space. With four separate resto-bars within the same restaurant, each space has a slightly different vibe. If you can, snag a spot on the Baro Rooftop, which offers great views of the Toronto skyline.
Baro’s brunch offerings all have a Latin twist, like the Tres Leche Waffles or the Huevos Benedict. If you’re there with a big group, consider the Big Ass Brunch, which serves three to four guests and includes dry-aged steak, six eggs, smoked chorizo, patatas bravas, and family-style mimosas.
7. Pasaj
Istanbul-style brunch is what you’ll find at Pasaj on Queen St E in Leslieville, housed within a gorgeous glass-enclosed room. Brunch is served Saturdays from 10:30 until 4 p.m., and Sundays from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. if you happen to sleep in especially late.
Turkish dishes like their Pastirma Benedict made with zucchini fritters and poached eggs of their Hot Hummus are standouts, and the traditional Turkish coffee is a must. If you want to try a bit of everything, opt for the Break-Feast, a sampler platter which includes meats, cheeses, house-made bread, olives, nuts, cucumbers and jams.
8. Roses Social
Located on the second floor of Hotel X Toronto, Roses Social overlooks Lake Ontario in a sleek space with pops of colour, reflecting its menu featuring culinary trends across the continent.
Brunch at Roses is served daily from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m., with a wide variety of offerings from Truffle Tuna Crudo to French Omelettes or their Pancakes Supreme, which features lemon ricotta, berry compote, smoked agave syrup, and Chantilly cream.
9. Reyna on King
Reyna on King is a Mediterranean restaurant and the Reyna Group’s third outpost. With an exposed white brick wall, plush seating, and greenery suspended from the ceiling, the space is dressed to impress, as is the menu.
Only served on weekends, Reyna on King’s brunch menu has lighter options like the Granola Bowl or Avocado Toast, as well as a Lamb Shank Benny, Salmon Board, or Burger and Fries if you’re craving something more substantial.
10. RUNWAY06
This expansive restaurant on John St was inspired by rich flavours from around the world, with vibrant accents found throughout. With a total of five unique dining settings within, RUNWAY06 aims to take you on a culinary journey through South America.
RUNWAY06 is also home to the city’s first Bottomless Bubbles Brunch, which means unlimited small plates and bottomless prosecco. Don’t miss their fresh fruit cocktails.
11. Amal
Serving brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., there’s a reason Amal was recommended in the Michelin Guide. Inspired by old-world arabesque charm, the Lebanese restaurant’s striking interior is full of blue and terracotta accents, reminiscent of the Mediterranean.
On the menu, you’ll find cold or hot mezze, eggs and omelettes, and traditional offerings like grilled branzino, pita lox, and chicken shawarma. For something sweet, try the Strawberry Qatayef, a lebanese pancake with strawberries, toasted almonds, and orange blossom syrup.
12. Oretta
For Italian brunch in a stunning setting, consider Oretta, which has two locations in Toronto including King West and Midtown. The elegant spaces mixes brass accents with jewel tones in a lofty space.
Brunch is served only on weekends, and the expansive menu has everything from truffled eggs and toasts to pastas and pizzas. You can also add bottomless mimosas to your meal for an additional $40.