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Canada's Best Brunch Restaurants
Reserve a table at one of our favourite breakfast hot spots.
Here are some of our favourite places to dine for brunch across Canada. If you think we've missed a great restaurant in your area, please add it in our comments section below.
VANCOUVER
Nu (whatisnu.com)
Why you'll love it: Sunday jazz brunch with Juno nominee Melody Diachun
Must-try: Classic Eggs Benedict ($12)
Location: 1661 Granville Street
Diva at the Met (metropolitan.com/diva)
Why you'll love it: Elegant yet casual atmosphere, award-wining cuisine from chef's Dino Renaerts and Damon Campbell
Must-try: Smoked Black Cod with Poached Eggs Roasted Sweet Peppers
Smoked Paprika Hollandaise ($19)
Location: 645 Howe Street (in the Metropolitan Hotel)
Raincity Grill (raincitygrill.com)
Why you'll love it: Beautiful views of English Bay, the menu features fresh, local and organic ingredients
Must-try: Dungeness Crab and Herb Benedict ($17)
Location: 1193 Denman Street
Seb’s Market Café (hotstuffcatering.com)
Why you'll love it: Family-friendly with a great local feel
Must-try: Strawberry and Camembert ($10)
Location: 592 East Broadway
VICTORIA
Rebar (rebarmodernfood.com)
Why you'll love it: Vegetarian-friendly with a juice and smoothie bar that cannot be missed
Must-try: Lemon Hotcakes topped with Fresh Sliced Strawberries and Vanilla-Bean Butter ($11) with an Atomic Glow juice
Location: 50 Bastion Square
Marina Restuarant (marinarestaurant.com)
Why you'll love it: Gorgeous waterfront views of Oak Bay, traditional buffet-style breakfast
Must-try: Everything (buffet is $29 for adults)
Location: 1327 Beach Drive
CALGARY
The River Cafe (river-cafe.com)
Why you'll love it: Rustic décor makes it feel like you are at an old Rocky Mountain fishing lodge, menu emphasizes local and organically grown ingredients
Must-try: Elk Bacon Benedict ($17)
Location: 200 Barclay Parade
The Ranche (crmr.com)
Why you'll love it: Elegant dining in a restored 100-year-old ranch house
Must-try: Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Crab Cake, Three Onion Potato Roesti, Poached Egg, Hollandaise ($21)
Location: 15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE
Smugglers Inn (smugglers.ca)
Why you'll love it: Traditional, family-friendly weekend brunch buffet
Must-try: Made-to-Order Omelettes (buffet is $15 for adults)
Location: 6920 Macleod Trail South
EDMONTON
The Blue Plate Diner (blueplatediner.ca)
Why you'll love it: Warm and cozy atmosphere, many options for vegetarians
Must-try: Maple-Glaze Grilled Corn Bread ($5)
Location: 10145 104 Street
Madison's Grill (unionbankinn.com)
Why you'll love it: Book the library for a private family brunch
Must-try: Brioche French Toast with Black Currant and Cheery Compote ($12)
Location: 10053 Jasper Avenue (in the Union Bank Inn)
REGINA
La Bodega Tapas Bar & Grill (labodegaregina.ca)
Why you'll love it: International menu featuring flavours from Spain, India, Japan, Thailand and more
Must-try: Bodega Breakfast Burrito ($10)
Location: 2228 Albert Street
Cortlandt Dining Room (hotelsask.com)
Why you'll love it: Elegant dining room experience, brunch buffet on weekends ($10 for adults)
Must-try: Farmers Scrambler ($9)
Location: 2125 Victoria Avenue (in the Radisson Plaza Hotel)
Saskatoon
Saskatoon Station Place (saskatoonstationplace.com)
Why you'll love it: Unique location in a former railroad station
Must-try: Brunch buffet
Location: 221 Idywlyd Drive North
The Garden Court Café (deltahotels.com)
Why you'll love it: You'll feel like you are dining in a castle when you visit this restaurant located in a former railroad hotel from the 1930's
Must-try: Smoked Salmon Bagel ($12)
Location: 601 Spadina Crescent East (Delta Bessborough Hotel)
WINNIPEG
The Fort Garry Hotel (fortgarryhotel.com)
Why you'll love it: Award-winning brunch, historic hotel setting
Must-try: Salmon and Eggs (buffet is $30 for adults)
Location: 222 Broadway Avenue
Tavern in the Park (taverninthepark.ca)
Why you'll love it: Lovely park location, delicious traditional brunch
Must-try: Blinis with Mushroom Ragout (buffet is $25 for adults)
Location: 55 Pavilion Crescent
TORONTO
Dr. Generosity's (drgenerosity.com)
Why you'll love it: Weekend specials are creative, indulgent and delicious, great for families
Must-try: Dr. G's "Huevos Rancheros" ($12)
Location: 2197 Bloor Street West
Bloor Street Diner (eatertainment.com/restaurants/bloorstreetdiner)
Why you'll love it: Live jazz and brunch buffet on Sundays
Signature Dish: Be sure to hit the omelette station (buffet is $20 for adults)
Location: 2197 Bloor Street West
Dakota Tavern (thedakotatavern.com)
Why you'll love it: Not your traditional brunch, this one features live bluegrass music, a dance floor for the kids and tradition country-style buffet
Must-try: Banana Pancakes (buffet is $12 for adults)
Location: 249 Ossington Avenue
OTTAWA
Wilfrid's (fairmont.com)
Why you'll love it: Elegant, formal dining experience, beautiful views of the Parliament Buildings
Must-try: Everything (buffet is $45 for adults)
Location: 1 Rideau Street (in the Fairmont Château Laurier)
Domus (domuscafe.ca)
Why you'll love it: Emphasis on fresh local ingredients
Must-try: Daily Market Organic Egg Frittata ($17)
Location: 87 Murray Street
MONTREAL
Renoir (restaurant-renoir.com)
Why you'll love it: Delicious food and casual atmosphere
Must-try: Egg-White Omelet with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach
Location: 1155 Sherbrooke Ouest (in the The Hotel Sofitel)
Senzala
Why you'll love it: Hip and artistic décor, exotic Brazilian cuisine
Must-try: Poached Eggs in Avocado and Tomato Sauce
Location: 4218 de la Roche and 177 Bernard Street West
Verses (versesrestaurant.com)
Why you'll love it: The perfect place to splurge on a fancy Sunday brunch
Must-try: Sun-dried Tomato and Fresh Herb-Crusted Seared Tuna with Niçoise Salad (table d’hôte menu $30)
Location: 100 Saint-paul Street West (in the Hotel Nelligan)
HALIFAX
The Coastal Cafe (thecoastal.ca)
Why you'll love it: Generous portions at incredible prices, many options for gluten-free and vegetarian diners
Must-try: Coconut Belgian Waffles with Cinnamon Glazed Mangoes ($8)
Location: 2731 Robie Street
Epicurious Morsels (epicuriousmorsels.com)
Why you'll love it: Pretty location in the Hydrostone market area, yummy classic brunch spot.
Must-try: Belgian Waffles with Fresh Fruit and Cream ($9)
Location: 5529 Young Street
SAINT JOHN
The Mariner's Table (marinerstable.com)
Why you'll love it: Hillside location overlooking the Bay of Fundy
Must-try: Lobster Omelet ($19)
Location: 32 Mawhinney Cove Road, Chance Harbour (30 minutes outside of Saint John)








Comment on "Canada's Best Brunch Restaurants"
Sasa writes:
You forgot to mention restaurant Cumulus in Brossard's Quartier Dix30 (At the junction of highways 10 and 30) The best is the bread basket, with fresh Viennoiseries!
—posted May 11, 2008 at 4:52 p.m.
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