Brunch in Toronto, ON

If there’s one thing that Toronto bloggers are serious about, it’s their brunch. “Brunching” is a verb for this polished crew, and the criteria for the perfect brunch spot is unanimous: beautiful bright spaces, artistically plated food, and quirky vignettes that will brighten up any Instagram feed. Never mind the fact that the food must be delicious – these bloggers need fuel because those photos won’t take themselves!

2015 saw an explosion of next-level breakfast spots on the west side, with a new series of cute-as-hell restos that are offering a new spin on Toronto’s favourite meal. Get ready for eggs benny on fresh baked waffles, quinoa breakfast fried rice and enough Caesars and mimosas to keep you going all Sunday long.

Hitting the TIFF morning events and in search of a pre- or post-show breakfast? These classy-meets-casual brunch joints are steps away from the Bell Lightbox, on bustling King West. Whether you’re a Bay Street local or a film buff in search of some morning grub and daytime cocktail, these spots will keep you fuelled during the festival. [Image credit: iStock.com/golero]

Forget frying up eggs at home or pouring yourself yet another bowl of cereal, visit one of these awesome brunch spots in Toronto’s family-friendly Roncesvalles neighbourhood.

This culturally diverse neighbourhood in East Toronto is home to an eclectic mix of urban diners, European bakeries and innovative modern Canadian restaurants. It's the perfect spot to find a tasty and filling breakfast to get your day started off right.

As locals know, Little Italy offers much more than Italian food. Breakfast is one of the most popular meals of the day in this busy 'hood, and the following restaurants attract hungry crowds every single weekend.

Bagels and lox or eggs Benedict with peameal? Freshly-squeezed orange juice or bottomless coffee? If it’s 10 am and you’re craving Belgian waffles, Yonge and Eglinton is a good place to be. Check out some of our favourite breakfast spots around midtown.

There’s just something about the savoury combination of egg, meat and cheese that’s worth getting out of bed for. Stop hitting the snooze button and start your morning off right with one of these breakfast sandwiches.

Many breakfast lovers will stop at nothing to stand in line for the best Bennies, crispy bacon or delectable pastries. Others want to by-pass the crowds and lineups, opting instead for a simple, quick and easy brunch menu for dining and dashing. Here is a list of great Toronto brunch bistros:

The Annex has always been a favourite neighbourhood of University of Toronto students. As such, there's no shortage of places to get your first meal of the day any day of the week — even if you can't make it out of bed until after Noon.

Just because you’re on a budget doesn’t mean you should have to suffer through watery eggs and flavourless pancakes at your local greasy spoon. Go gourmet without breaking the bank at these affordable brunch spots.

Grapefruit hollandaise? All-day breakfast in at least three different restaurants? A comic book-themed breakfast joint? You'll find it all and more in The Beaches. Your weekend hangover is not enough to justify sleeping in anymore. Start your day right – and cure your head – with breakfast at one of these fine restaurants in The Beaches.