Definitive ranking

Best Brunch in Toronto

The definitive guide to Toronto's top brunch spots

Toronto takes brunch seriously. These are the spots locals actually go to on their weekends — not the places with the most Instagram posts.

Café Cancan

Little Portugal · 1228 Dundas St W

French all-day café — the croque madame, crêpes, and café au lait are some of the best in the city. Expect a wait on weekends, and it's worth it.

Order:Croque madame, French toast, café au lait

The Federal

Parkdale · 1438 Queen St W

Small-batch pancakes, extremely good eggs, and a rotating seasonal menu from a team that takes brunch as seriously as dinner.

Order:Dutch baby, house smoked salmon plate

Café Neon

Little Italy · 583 College St

Relaxed College Street all-day café with some of the best pastries in Toronto and a proper French-leaning brunch menu.

Order:Croissant, oeuf cocotte, natural wine

Roselle Desserts

St. Lawrence · 362 King St E

Extraordinary pastry — the best croissants in Toronto, alongside a brunch menu that matches them in quality.

Order:Kouign-amann, brown butter croissant

Harbord Room

Harbord Village · 89 Harbord St

The Harbord Room brunch has been a neighbourhood institution for 15 years — reliably excellent eggs, a well-considered drinks menu, and a lovely room.

Order:Eggs benedict, the HR burger

Morning Glory Diner

Leslieville · 457 Roncesvalles Ave

The original Leslieville brunch institution. Lines form early. Hash with roasted tomato, waffles, and the best breakfast sandwich in the neighbourhood.

Order:Hash and eggs, breakfast sandwich