Toronto Brunch - Hot or Not list

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What's hot and not in the world of brunch

 1. Kalendar Restaurant and Bistro

546 College St
Toronto, ON M6G 1B1
(416) 923-4138

Categories: Italian, Indian, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Palmerston

4.0 star rating
  11/28/2010 ROTD 3/13/2011

I showed up with a group of 7 girls for brunch on a Sunday morning - which can be bad news for places that don't take reservations (like Kalendar). Fortunately, we hit the jackpot and scored the private booth which is by itself on the upper level in…More »

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 2. Bonjour Brioche

812 Queen Street E
Toronto, ON M4M 1H7
(416) 406-1250

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, French

Neighbourhood: Riverdale

5.0 star rating
  Update - 3/6/2011

Bonjour, you've redeemed yourself and earned the 5 stars I know you deserve.

I went with the quiche that I know and love and it didn't disappoint. My friend ordered the french toast. It's hearty serving so she shared some of it with me - that is some…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    1/5/2011

    My parents go out for breakfast just about every weekend. My Dad orders the same thing every time -… Read more »

 3. Frankly Eatery

1118 Queen St E
Toronto, ON M4M 1K9
(647) 350-1611

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Leslieville

4.0 star rating
  1/9/2011

A frankly great brunch.

When my girlfriend described it as "Indian fusion brunch" - I didn't really know what to expect. What you should expect is really delicious food and fantastic service.

I had the "Rockin' Risotto" special which was a jalapeno and…More »

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 4. Drake Hotel

1150 Queen Street W
Toronto, ON M6J 1J3
(416) 531-5042

Categories: Hotels, Lounges

Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Beaconsfield Village

3.0 star rating
  1/17/2011

Came for a birthday brunch with some of my fave ladies.

It's a cute spot. Friendly servers. There's a guy playing the guitar by the fireplace. We were there for over 2 hours, drinking our coffees and catching up. I appreciated that no one seemed to…More »

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 5. The George Street Diner

129 George St
Toronto, ON M5A 2M6
(416) 862-7676

Category: Diners

Neighbourhood: Corktown

3.0 star rating
  1/21/2011

I used to live around the corner and frequented this adorable diner quite often. Definitely worth checking out if you live in the area!

The food is classic diner food - tasty, greasy and great for the morning after a big night.

It's a quaint, narrow…More »

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 6. Edward Levesque's Kitchen

1290 Queen St E
Toronto, ON M4L 1C4
(416) 465-3600

Categories: Canadian (New), Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Leslieville

3.0 star rating
  3/6/2011

It may be a case of too much hype but I'm sorry to say that I wasn't over-the-moon in love with Edward's.

Don't get me wrong - there are a lot of great things about Edward Levesque's.

When you first walk in, you are essentially standing inside the…More »

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 7. The Monk's Table

1276 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M4T 1W5
(416) 920-9074

Categories: Pubs, British

Neighbourhood: Summer Hill

3.0 star rating
  2/26/2011

I met a friend for brunch at this cute little pub. I'd like to come back for the beer another time, as the other reviews note - they do have a good beer selection. As for brunch, it was okay, but as Jordan T. has affectionately noted before - I'm a…More »

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 8. Bus Terminal Diner

1606 Danforth Ave
Toronto, ON M4C
(416) 463-4680

Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: The Danforth

2.0 star rating
  11/30/2010

I was excited to try this place after seeing some photos of the interior, which is actually quite cute. In the end, it is typical diner fare - nothing out of the ordinary.

I had eggs over-easy, back bacon, toast and potatoes. I didn't love the…More »

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 9. OK OK Diner

1128 Queen St E
Toronto, ON M4M 1K8
(416) 461-2988

Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Leslieville

2.0 star rating
  1/29/2011

It really is just ok (singular).

It's a tiny spot, especially in winter when the patio is closed. They have lots of stools at the bar where you can eat, or wait for a booth to become available. There are some old school televisions playing strange…More »

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 10. Gilead Cafe and Bistro

4 Gilead Place
Toronto, ON M5A 3C9
(647) 288-0680

Categories: Canadian (New), Cafes

Neighbourhood: Corktown

4.0 star rating
  3/13/2011

Gilead cafe has been on my Toronto brunch to-do list for awhile. A friend had a groupon she was dying to use, so today was the day.

I can't remember the actual name of the dish I ordered but if I were to re-name it, I'd call it "Mountain of awesome…More »

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Yelping Since

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