Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Toronto

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are great for brunch in Toronto? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Almond Butterfly Bistro

4.7

4.7 (742)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Little Portugal / Dundas West

About the restaurant

Since 2011, A.B. Bistro has been offering its guests delicious savory fare, in a fun, and vibrant atmosphere. Steaks, pastas, pizzas, burgers and more. Top-5 brunch in Toronto too! (thanks, BlogTO).
Signature cocktails, lovingly crafted, to help you celebrate right.
Scrumptious desserts & a well-stocked bakery counter to satisfy that sweet tooth.
Dinner, brunch, date nights, birthdays, power lunches… join us for any occasion!

Top review

Marta

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

It was the first time we tried the dinner menu (usually going for brnch). Had the salmon and it was delicious!

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Experience

FREE Shareable - "After 7" Dinner Special!

Experience

$5 Mimosas - Weekdays until 5pm!

Holts Café Bloor

4.6

4.6 (611)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Yorkville

About the restaurant

Visit holtrenfrew.com/holtscafe to view the menu and call 416-355-2832 to place your order. We look forward to serving you!

Holts Café celebrates Canadian cuisine with a European influence. Our vision of the restaurants and their cuisine is focused on sustainability, quality-driven ingredients, locality, and seasonality.

The menus will pay homage to Holts Café classics and staples with a warm, inviting, fresh, and simplistic approach. Service times include brunch and lunch at all cafés, as well as afternoon tea and an expanded evening dinner service at select locations—all in a refined, contemporary environment.

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GEORGEVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food and service. The chicken was amazing. We're looking forward to returning in the future. We highly recommend it.

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FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH

Eggspectation

4.6

4.6 (20)

CAN$30 and under

Breakfast

Yonge and Dundas

About the restaurant

Welcome to Eggspectation Kitchen & Bar !
Come join us for some unique and Tasty Food & Drinks
Indulge in a large variety of options designed to please everyone! Our menu features dishes made with free-run eggs, quality produce, and premium meats.

Prime Location
We are conveniently located within walking distance of the Eaton Centre and Nathan Phillips Square, making us the perfect stop for a delightful meal or drink.

Cozy Bar
Relax at our fully licensed 12-seat bar, offering great ambiance and music to enhance your dining experience.

Happy Hour Specials
Enjoy Happy Hour all day on weekdays!

Parking Validation
Take advantage of our parking validation on Friday nights, Saturdays all day/night, and Sundays all day. Park at 483 Bay Street (Impark Lot #235, in the Hydro One building), show us your parking ticket, and we'll deduct the parking fee from your invoice of $30 or more.

Come join us for a memorable dining experience!

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Sharon

Dined on Jun 4, 2025

Food was delicious. Service was fast and friendly!

Jack Astor's - Toronto (Shops at Don Mills)

4.5

4.5 (221)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

North York / Don Mills

About the restaurant

Our mission? Great people helping other great people totally have a blast while enjoying amazing food. Wow, that was a mouthful. But can you blame us? We’re a restaurant. One that specializes in delicious food and great times. Our goal is to make you laugh. And depending on your hot sauce tolerance, cry.

In all seriousness, we take real pride in our food. Try our Cluckin’ Fresh Chicken Fingers, made and seasoned with fresh, never frozen chicken tenders. This isn’t run-of-the-mill pub grub. Our Band of Chefs are influenced by a wide variety of tastes and have travelled across the globe to gain inspiration.

But outside of the kitchen, we find it hard to take ourselves seriously. We have an Elvis booth. For no particular reason. Folks, that really does say it all. We’re sports fanatics, music nuts and love a good joke. If you’re into at least one of those things, we should hang out.

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Liana

Dined on Jun 5, 2025

Our server James was great and very patient with our kid

Fresh on Crawford

4.5

4.5 (401)

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

Queen West

About the restaurant

We have a soft spot for our Crawford location. How could we not? It was our first restaurant when we launched Fresh in 1999! Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar is your go-to spot for delectable plant-based sips and bites. Indulge in a diverse menu featuring fresh bowls, salads bursting with flavor, and satisfying brunch options-all crafted with quality vegan ingredients. Whether you're craving juicy vegan burgers or looking to sip on refreshing smoothies, our restaurant has it all. Join us during Happy Hour for special deals on your favorite plant-based treats and experience the vibrant atmosphere at one of Toronto's premier vegan restaurants. At Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar, we take pride in our commitment to freshness and innovation in every dish we serve. Our restaurant stands out as a must-visit destination in Toronto's thriving culinary scene. Swing by our cozy space or enjoy the sunny patio as you savor the best of plant-based cuisine right here in Toronto. Come taste the difference at Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar today!

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Nicki

Dined on Mar 22, 2025

The food and service are always outstanding. I find the music a little too loud and the heaters on the outdoor patio far too intense for my liking. We moved to a different table to try to sit farther from the heaters.

1 Kitchen

4.5

4.5 (318)

CAN$30 and under

Breakfast

King West

About the restaurant

1 Kitchen Toronto serves up fresh, local, and sustainably sourced farm-to-table cuisine. The restaurant is a zero-waste operation, which spotlights the team's commitment to preserving the beauty and bounty of nature. And then there's the bar, where cold-pressed juices form the base of cocktails. The wine list highlights unique and iconic selections - many biodynamic or organic - you'll also find handcrafted cocktails and Bluestone Lane coffee. Light-filled and open, 1 Kitchen Toronto has a built-in feeling updated for today, in a glass-walled conservatory-like space with a vaulted wood ceiling and curved trusses hung with greenery. It's a place that's comfortable by nature, where you can eat mindfully and eat well, and savour the flavours that come straight from the Garden Pavilion.

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CarolynVIP

Dined on May 18, 2025

Enjoyed a lovely brunch with friends and good service from Delilah. Only thing we all found was the dressing on the green salad was not the tastiest--perhaps a sesame oil base? Something more basic like olive oil would be a better accompaniment when having salad with eggs in particular. Otherwise, poached eggs were perfectly cooked and omelette and scramble were delicious! Love the atmosphere here.

Fresh on Danforth

4.5

4.5 (144)

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

Danforth / Greek Town

About the restaurant

Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar is in the East End! Located next to Chester Subway Station, you can get your favourite vegan dishes to-go for a picnic in Riverdale Park, or in-restaurant before a show at Danforth Music Hall. Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar is your go-to spot for delectable plant-based sips and bites. Indulge in a diverse menu featuring fresh bowls, salads bursting with flavor, and satisfying brunch options-all crafted with quality vegan ingredients. Whether you're craving juicy vegan burgers or looking to sip on refreshing smoothies, our restaurant has it all. Join us during Happy Hour for special deals on your favorite plant-based treats and experience the vibrant atmosphere at one of Toronto's premier vegan restaurants. At Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar, we take pride in our commitment to freshness and innovation in every dish we serve. Our restaurant stands out as a must-visit destination in Toronto's thriving culinary scene. Swing by our cozy space or enjoy the sunny patio as you savor the best of plant-based cuisine right here in Toronto. Come taste the difference at Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar today!

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Joy

Dined on May 2, 2025

Food & drinks were incredibly delicious! Amazing service, music on point, with a chill ambiance. Clean restaurant! 4 dishes shared between two - good-sized portions. We were both satisfied. Definitely recommend their sun-kissed margarita! A few dishes aren't best bang for your buck, but overall well priced!

Old School - Toronto

4.3

4.3 (1125)

CAN$30 and under

Comfort Food

Ossington

About the restaurant

Serving brunch 7 days a week starting at 10AM on Weekdays and 9AM on Weekends. For group bookings larger than 8 or private events, please email info@oldschoolyyz.com.

Dinner is available Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with happy hour and nightly specials!

Home to the legendary Blueberry Hill Pancakes stack - We offer a fresh perspective on the classic neighbourhood eatery, throwing back to a simpler, more wholesome time when eating out was fun, approachable and most importantly, accessible. It brings patrons back to the mid-twentieth century – an era defined by a feel-good, optimistic mentality that influenced popular culture and food. Think Leave it to Beaver, Superbad, and Saved By The Bell came together in the most epic way possible.

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Casee

Dined on May 26, 2025

Restaurant was very cute and the chicken and waffles were the best ive had

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Popular dish

Blueberry Hill

Popular dish

Finger Lickin' Chicken & Waffles

Experience

Date Night Steak & Ribs for 2!

Carolina

4.3

4.3 (81)

CAN$30 and under

Pizzeria

Little Portugal / Dundas West

About the restaurant

We're an authentic Italian restaurant and cafe where tradition meets modern dining. Start your day with our delicious brunch, featuring classic Italian dishes made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Indulge in our signature Neapolitan pizzas, expertly crafted and baked to perfection. Join us for aperitivo hours and savor a selection of fine wines and cocktails, paired with delightful antipasti. Whether you're looking for a cozy brunch spot, a casual lunch, or an evening out, we offer a warm and inviting atmosphere for every occasion. Buon appetito!

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Mary

Dined on May 27, 2025

Best pizza ever! We truly had a remarkable meal. Sara was the best. Her radiant smile and warm personality made our dining experience all the more enjoyable. The cherry croissant and pistachio cannoli are highly recommended.

Pickle Barrel Yorkdale

3.9

3.9 (53)

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

Etobicoke

About the restaurant

Located in the bustling city of Toronto, in the Yorkdale Shopping Centre; Pickle Barrel is your go-to destination for casual dining and delicious deli-inspired meals. Whether you're craving a scrumptious brunch, looking to unwind during happy hour with cocktails, or planning a family get-together or group event, Pickle Barrel has something for everyone. From our famous deli, burgers and hearty pastas to sizzling steaks and fresh salads, our diverse menu offers a wide range of options to satisfy every palate. Don't forget to save room for our delectable desserts! Let us host your next large group special occasion such as birthdays or corporate gatherings. Order from one of our set menus or a la carte! Pair your meal with a selection from our wine list or choose from our array of beers and cocktails for the perfect beverage compliment. Indulge in a delightful breakfast or gather with friends over delectable dishes - at Pickle Barrel, we are committed to providing exceptional food and customer satisfaction in every visit.

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Ulpia

Dined 5 days ago

Great attentive service. Encouragement for happy hour however ate at lunch and could not apply the process at the time I was there.

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Experience

Kids Eat FREE* every Tuesday!

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