Top 5 brunch spots in Toronto

CP24 called Mildred's a brunch institution in Liberty Village. Streets of Toronto said it is always buzzing and named its blueberry buttermilk pancakes served with wild blueberry compote and maple syrup. Narcity listed it among the top brunch spots recommended by locals, singling out those same pancakes. Toronto Guardian placed it on its 2025 brunch list, noting its weekday and weekend brunch hours.

• “Those buttermilk pancakes with blueberry compote and organic Ontario maple syrup happen to be what Mildred's is best known for, with Dooher describing them as comforting, a little indulgent and distinctly Canadian.”

  CP24, Elianna Lev · feature · May 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• “Mildred's Temple Kitchen in Liberty Village is always buzzing, with a line that speaks to its popularity.”

  Streets of Toronto · best-of list · January 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• “Mildred's Temple Kitchen is a brunch staple and locals recommend this spot for an early-morning feast. The menu features an extensive list of drinks and dishes, and you don't want to miss out on the wild blueberry buttermilk pancakes.”

  Narcity, Madeline Forsyth · best-of list · November 1, 2024 (opens in a new tab)

• “Gathering with friends or browsing pantry picks, Mildred's offers weekday B'lunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and weekend brunch from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.”

  Toronto Guardian, Tosin Ajogbeje · best-of list · November 30, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

Photo: Mildred's Temple Kitchen's website

blogTO's 2024 best brunch list placed Lady Marmalade on its list, calling it a chic restaurant with a sizeable menu of breakfast and lunch favourites. Streets of Toronto's 2026 round-up pointed to its seven signature eggs Benedict options. Toronto Guardian's 2025 brunch guide called it a go-to all-day brunch location, listing dishes including Salmon Benny and Moroccan Scramble.

• “With a sizeable menu of breakfast and lunch favourites, brunch is always on the menu at this chic East Chinatown restaurant.”

  blogTO, Christine Peddie · best-of list · June 7, 2024 (opens in a new tab)

• “The menu at Lady Marmalade covers pretty much anything anyone could ever crave for brunch, but we love the seven signature eggs Benedict that range from braised beef and salmon to pulled pork and mango.”

  Streets of Toronto · best-of list · January 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• “Recognized as a go-to all-day brunch location, Lady Marmalade dishes out wallet-friendly Eggs Benedict like Salmon Benny and Mango Benny, plus Moroccan Scramble and Braised Beef Torta.”

  Toronto Guardian, Tosin Ajogbeje · best-of list · November 30, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

Photo: Lady Marmalade's website

blogTO's 2024 best brunch list described it as a cafe on the edge of Little India where the team serves dishes with modern Egyptian flavours. Streets of Toronto's 2026 round-up called Maha's a rare find for authentic Egyptian brunch and mentioned the Sakalance, a sweet dish with halvah, clotted cream, fresh fruit and hot balady bread. Narcity's 2024 locals' guide pointed to the Egyptian brunch fare including falafel with eggs and shakshuka.

• “It's always a good time for brunch at this homey and vibrant cafe on the edge of Little India, where the team slings a slew of fresh dishes brimming with modern Egyptian flavours and finesse.”

  blogTO, Christine Peddie · best-of list · June 7, 2024 (opens in a new tab)

• “On Greenwood, just north of Gerrard, Maha's is a rare find for authentic Egyptian brunch.”

  Streets of Toronto · best-of list · January 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• “The menu features authentic Egyptian brunch fare like falafel with eggs, date grilled cheese and shakshuka.”

  Narcity, Madeline Forsyth · best-of list · November 1, 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Photo: Maha's Restaurant's website

Streets of Toronto's 2026 brunch round-up listed White Lily Diner as a Riverside spot offering all-day brunch with high-quality dishes. blogTO's September 2026 best diners list placed it first, describing a farm-to-table diner where much of the menu relies on the seasons and nearby farms.

• “Enjoy all-day brunch at White Lily Diner, a Riverside hangout with a menu featuring high-quality dishes like Steak n' Eggs and those mouthwatering doughnuts.”

  Streets of Toronto · best-of list · January 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• “There's farm-to-table DNA coursing through this Riverside diner, where much of the menu relies on the seasons and nearby farms. A spot that marries cheffy attention to detail with a classic diner blueprint, it's the place to find fresh-baked bread, house smoked sausages, warm donuts and other homey comforts.”

  blogTO, Christine Peddie · best-of list · September 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Photo: White Lily Diner's website

blogTO's 2024 best brunch list described it as a sunny restaurant where the pancakes boast a cinnamon-bun swirl, the buttermilk biscuits are golden and tender, and the team delivers on every brunch dish. Streets of Toronto's 2026 brunch round-up called it a cheery laid-back eatery in the city's east end.

• “At this sunny Little India restaurant, the pancakes boast a cinnamon-bun swirl, the buttermilk biscuits are golden and tender, the bacon is crisp, the coffee is bracing and hot”

  blogTO, Christine Peddie · best-of list · June 7, 2024 (opens in a new tab)

• “Hungry bellies will be satisfied at Lazy Daisy's, a cheery laid-back eatery in the city's east end.”

  Streets of Toronto · best-of list · January 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Photo: Lazy Daisy's Cafe's website