These cozy spots around the GTA will feed more than just your stomach. There’s nothing better than a brunch with friends and family where you can’t stop saying how good the food is. Here are some suggestions for plotting your next reservation:

1. Lady Marmalade– Regent Park, Toronto

Serving all-day brunch in a modern, wood-paneled dining room with plenty of houseplants and natural light, Lady Marmalade has a small yet globally-inspired menu. Classic eggs benedict and bread pudding are accompanied by tortas, crepes croque monsieur, cheddar and spinach waffles, and tofu bahn mi. Guests can get bottomless coffee with their meal, or choose from tea, cold pressed juices, or apple cider. Lady Marmalade also sells their hot sauce and soy-ginger dressing to take home. 

2. Pasaj– South Riverdale, Toronto 

In a smartly-decorated space with accents of midnight green and gold, Pasaj serves Istanbul-inspired brunch delights including mezze plates, shakshouka, whipped feta dishes, and stews. Each dish comes well-seasoned with delicious pepper, sumac, lemon, or smoky Urfa butter. They also have a variety of pastries, french toast, pancakes, and benedicts. To drink, enjoy Turkish coffee, a mimosa, or some pomegranate juice. 

3. The Apricot Tree Cafe– Sherwood Forrest, Mississauga

This European-style eatery is both a restaurant and a patisserie. Grab a table on their colourful outdoor patio, or come inside to watch chefs prepare your meal behind the bar. Choose from classic poached egg and omelette dishes, sandwiches, sweet and savoury crepes, or schnitzel for your main. You can add cake and coffee to your meal, or sip on an Apricot Martini. Lastly, there are also amazing sundae options here created with home-made ice cream.

4. The Arch– Kensington Market, Toronto

A fusion between classic Western breakfast and Persian cuisine, The Arch is a quirky yet charming little spot in Kensington Market with a small dining room and festive outdoor patio seating. The food options range from croissant sandwiches, to Persian-inspired omelettes served with naan, to Dutch baby pancakes, to a Bazaar breakfast platter for two. Numerous delicious drink options are also available; including saffron, orange blossom, or honey-cardamom lattes; fresh juices; grape syrup froth; and carrot juice with saffron ice cream.
Oh yeah, and they also have all-day cocktails.

5. Nourishmoi– Port Credit, Mississauga

This vegan spot is located in a bright-blue building on Lakeshore Road East, and serves lunch and dinner, as well as all-day brunch. The restaurant is super creative, not only with plant-based substitutes for traditional breakfast ingredients, but with flavours and presentation of their fun and colourful fare. Choose from dishes like avocado toast with zaatar, chick’frea omelettes, the acai bowl, or banana chocolate crunch pancakes. There are also a variety of smoothies, fresh juices, coffee drinks, and kombucha to compliment.