As Toronto’s population grows, so does its brunch crowd, but don’t worry Lady Marmalade’s got enough eggs Benny to go around. You might just have to wait in line to get it. The popular east end brunch spot has been serving up the city’s most sought-after breakfast since 2009. Husband and wife owners David and

Dawn Chapman grew up eating the best the countryside had to offer. Her grandparents owned a farm in Midhurst, Ont., so for her, eating fresh, local, organic food was not something she talked about, it was simply a way of life. Now that she’s living in the city, she's planning a café that aims to show people that “the countryside is closer than you think.”

With a simple concept and delicious offerings, Light Cafe is certainly brightening up the Baldwin village area. Light Cafe is rooted in Taiwanese cuisine and serves up light and colourful drinks to pair with gourmet sandwiches, salads and bowls. Not just a lunch spot — or not encouraging only savoury foods for lunch — there

Lobby is an eclectic new Queen West lounge from Reza Abedi (Lavelle, Goldie) and Juno award-winning DJ Nick Fiorucci. With a Lavelle partner and a DJ as co-owners, it’s perhaps no surprise that Lobby straddles the line between restaurant and club, offering bottle service, swanky cocktails, and frequent DJ performances. Abedi was inspired by the

A Liberty Village favourite, Local Public Eatery remains one of the neighbourhood’s best kept secrets. The people behind Local are passionate about making delicious meals from the best ingredients and having diners pair it with one of the many rotating craft beer options. The menu covers the greatest hits of the gastropub genre: potato and

The concept of Maman in First Canadian Place is to bring southern French home-style cooking and North American childhood favourites together in one space.

MIA Brunch Bar is just south of Eglinton on Yonge and is serving up some seriously good breakfast. Open seven days a week, the morning and afternoon hangout is a bright and cheerful kind of space. The menu consists of some classic brunch staples with a twist, as well as a slew of great cocktails

The Pancer family once again owns the Bathurst St. deli that bears their name and has reopened it as Pancer’s Original.

This trendy cafe in the heart of Seaton Village has Italian favourites like chicken parmesan, cannoli, espresso and a variety of Italian sandwiches, as well as non-Italian fare like their Si! Burrito. A location near Christie Pits makes it perfect for grabbing some take-out for a picnic on warm summer days. For when your nonna

This welcoming European-style bakery and café is the real deal, helmed by French master pastry chef Thierry Schmit. Originally from Alsace – the bakery is named after the stork (la cigogne), a symbol of this French region – Schmit moved to Toronto in the 1990s and has taught French baking and pastry at George Brown

La cigogne, or stork, is a symbol of the Alsace region of France, where it is thought to bring good luck. At Patisserie La Cigogne, French master pastry chef Thierry Schmitt aims to provide Alsatian delicacies from the land of the stork. Traditional French desserts, like croquembouches, pastries, breads and chocolate, have earned La Cigogne

A modern bistro on the corner of Queen West and Peter Street, this multifaceted restaurant is dedicated to great wine, food and experiences. Peter Pan Bistro is best known for the wonderful in-between time where it’s too late for breakfast but you didn’t quite sleep in enough for it to be lunch. So, you settle

Primrose Bagel Co. gained fame through a series of backyard parties and restaurant pop-ups and has now opened up its first brick-and-mortar storefront in St. Clair West village. The hand-rolled, malt-boiled bagels have fluffy insides and a crunchy exterior. Get them with a variety of cream cheeses or as part of sandwich. Founders Sam Davis

The Fairmont Royal York’s new signature restaurant Reign is serving artful plates of French fare in a sophisticated setting. Reign was introduced as the more food-focused half of a two-part redesign meant to mark the historic landmark’s 90th anniversary this year. Its sister restaurant, Clockwork — which got its name from the massive 90th anniversary

Reunion Coffee Roasters is simply synonymous with good coffee. As a family-owned coffee roastery, they take pride in offering customers from all corners of the globe exceptional-tasting coffees. Their approach involves a meticulous process that involves carefully vetting farmers, ensuring they align with those who share their core values. With their flagship location situated on Roncesvalles

Rooster Coffee House built its shop from the ground up with the help of its community and now it wants its customers to come in and feel at home. Once Park Hill Place General Store, this Broadview staple is the perfect place to come together and share a warm brew amongst friends. The café is

This quirky Dundas West restaurant is the perfect place to find some ethnic brunch fare on the weekends. Saving Grace is a simple and airy space with minimal decorations and a long lineup at the door. The menu is peppered with ethnically inspired dishes like the Salvadorian pupusa-sandwich. The traditional versions found at roadside pupuserias

Hailing from the west end of Vancouver, Score Pub Group is inviting us into their world of excess at Score on King: serving up super boozy and colossal caesars, like the Checkmate, $60, that has everything on it but the kitchen sink (seriously, there’s an entire cornish hen on top), you’ll be sure to find

Sisters & Co is a cheerful brunch spot located in Trinity-Bellwoods. Co-owners Hilary, Michelle and Vivian have been friends for over 10 years. They consider themselves to be as close as sisters, giving Sisters & Co its name, and founded the restaurant to celebrate their shared passion for food and hospitality. Sisters & Co specializes

Co-owners and best friends Hilary, Michelle and Vivian founded Sisters & Co on the principles of friendship, diversity and good food. The dishes at this Trinity Bellwoods spot are comprised of simple but fresh ingredients with an Asian flare. The menu features items, like spicy tomato oxtail stew and chicken katsu club sandwich, as well