My Ten Brunch Go-To's

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10 places recommended by jessicaclaire

Expert Trendsetters from Forest Hill

Created on Aug 7 2009

Brunch is one of my favourite meals. I am always a glutton when it comes to anything bacon and egg related, but I’m also a sucker for sweet treats like pancakes and French toast. Here are some of my favourite places for the coveted weekend meal:

Hope Street Cafe

324-326 Lonsdale Rd., Toronto, ON, M4V 1X4

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posted Aug 6 2009

hope floats with a side of citrus hollandaise: This Forest Hill Village eatery is a popular spot for locals to enjoy their eggs Benedict and infamous sweet potato fries. A cozy atmosphere inside with an equally tight narrow patio in the summer, there is often a bit of a line to get a table. The food is not too cheap, but the portions are very generous (they don’t call them jumbo omelettes for nothing!) My personal fave is the California omelette with its fresh plumb tomatoes, creamy avocado and gooey cheddar cheese.

Cantine Restaurant Bar

138 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON, M5R2H6

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good for gabbing over your brunch...: Great atmosphere and a varied menu keep crowds returning to Cantine for weekend brunch. Vibrant art work and cozy armchairs set the stage for a delightful meal – perfect for catching up with your girlfriends over cappuccinos. If feeling decadent you can indulge in a ham and brie omelette but the crepes, frittatas and benedicts are excellent as well. Smaller portions are served and beware- try not to eat all of your toast at the start of the meal!

School Bakery & Cafe

70 Fraser Ave., Toronto, ON, M6K 3E1

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A Lesson in Good Brunch: The owners took the title theme of this Liberty Village hot spot and ran with it! The décor of School transports you back into homeroom, complete with chalkboards, vintage typewriters and other educational paraphernalia that is meant to make patrons chuckle. The creative menu (typed on lined paper attached to clipboards no less!) offers amazing sandwiches, waffles, pancakes and other favourites with a unique twist. Try the chipotle biscuit sandwich if you want salty or the Georgia peach pancakes if you'd like to treat yourself to some sweet.

Aunties & Uncles

74 Lippincott St, Toronto, ON, M5S2P1

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retro charm: Guaranteed line-ups can dissuade many, but hard core fans of Aunties & Uncles still flock to this hipster hangout for weekend brunch (especially on a nice day when the patio beckons.A charmingly eclectic vibe with retro touches matches the comfort factor of the delicious menu. The breakfast sandwich served up with their herb-heavy potato salad hits the spot but my favourite is the fluffy yet crispy french toast with poached pears.

Boom Breakfast & Co

1036 St Clair Ave. W., Toronto, ON, M6E1A3

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massive menu for finicky diners: A massive menu covering sweet to savoury and everything in between is guaranteed to please a big crowd. With a couple of other locations around the city, the St Clair outpost is my favourite for its tight-knit community atmosphere and steady service. Plenty of health-conscious options are offered in addition to the usual benedicts, omelettes, pancakes and more, but it’s too hard to resist those crispy frites! I always enjoy the tuscan eggs (poached eggs with roasted tomatoes on dark rye) with a creamy iced capacino but I’ve been known to dive into the blueberry pancakes too!

Mars Uptown Restaurant

2363 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4P2C8

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Classic Diner Feel: This yonge and eglinton standby is a no-fail greasy spoon with a classic friendly diner feel. Bacon and eggs are easy no brainers here, but if you’re dining with someone who’s watching their waistline, Mars offers a lovely baked apple dish with granola. If you’re dining with me, however, than it’s a Grand Slam breakfast all the way- just please put the pancake on a separate plate.

Avenue Road Diner

222 Davenport Rd, Toronto, ON, M5R 1J6

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Feel Like a Kid Again: Stop by this narrow neighbourhood favourite and grab a stool at the counter or a seat at the smattering of tables for an old school diner experience. Nostalgic décor makes you feel like a kid again, and the bevy of shakes, floats and other treats on the menu only reinforces that old school feeling. If you’re not into bacon and eggs- try the tuna melt with fries!

Steve's Family Restaurant

3788 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON, M3H 3M9

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amazing home fries...: A family restaurant through and through, it’s hard-pressed to walk into Steve’s on a weekend and not see strollers and kids running around in all three sections of the busy establishment. Loyal patrons swear by their greek salad, but unless it’s lunch time I stick with good old bacon and eggs or a club sandwich accompanied by some of my favourite homefries in Toronto.

Senior’s Restaurant and Steakhouse

1397 Yonge St., Toronto, ON

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posted Aug 7 2009

Old School Flavour for Saturdays Only: Open for over 40 years, this yonge and st clair steakhouse is pleasantly old school with its dim wood paneled dining room and worn in feel. Veterans and youngens alike enjoy their amazingly simple breakfasts without any pretension or pomp and circumstance. Their thick-cut bacon and perfectly cooked eggs slide around on your plate waiting to be mopped up with your delicious buttery toast. It’s just classic greasy goodness. The only drawback is it’s only open on Saturdays.

Bagel World Coffee Shop

336 Wilson Av, North York, ON, M3H1S9

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bring on the cream cheese and lox platter!: This no-frills restaurant is popular for take out on a weekend morning but people also line up to sit down for some eggs with their requisite scrumptious bagels or flagels (flat bagels- so good- trust me!) Bring a few friends and nosh on your cream cheese and lox or tuna platters with all of the fixings. Their poached eggs are always soft and runny and old timers lust after their scrambled eggs and onions.

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