630305 Mon Jun 22 10:21:49 -0700 2009 37 23 Ontario (including Toronto) 0 4794916 All: I'll be in Toronto this weekend, staying in Yorkville. What is a great, breakfast place to go to? I'm not looking for a diner with great eggs. I'd be looking for a place that serves great pancakes and/or french toast and/or eccletic stuff. In other words, someplace that I'd be happy to cab to if need be. Thanks! Mon Jun 22 10:21:49 -0700 2009 293509 Chazari99 1 4795114 Are you averse to brunch? The T-dot's a weekend brunch kinda town. Mon Jun 22 11:14:53 -0700 2009 4794916 247788 ChalkBoy 1 4795129 eggspactations is good. its down on yonge street at the eton center. or Mars is a nice classic diner type on yonge street just north of eglington on the east side. Mon Jun 22 11:20:27 -0700 2009 4794916 135374 BritinCan 2 4795549 I respectfully disagree with both recommendations...these places are both mediocre at best and real tourist traps....no local foodie would dare make this their brekkie joint of choice. Also avoid Over Easy on Bloor near Avenue Rd....slow service, always a wait for a table and the food pedestrian at best. Mon Jun 22 13:09:42 -0700 2009 4795129 25140 lmc1971 3 4795564 So what do you recommend then for breakfast? Mon Jun 22 13:14:25 -0700 2009 4795549 293509 Chazari99 4 4795648 The best pancakes and french toast in Toronto is served at Peoples (west of Dupont & Davenport, north side). It's a small diner but the food is excellent and has been a secret among foodies and locals who prefer a homestyle hearty brekkie...no brunch monikers here. I've been eating here for almost 15 years and I wouldn't recommed any other place. It's about a 20 min walk from Yorkville...but worth the trip. The pancakes are wonderous...fluffy and gorgeous, with the slightest savoury taste...mmmm...always served hot. Not to mention their syrup isn't watered down like most joints. The french toast is also spectacular, my husband dreams about this dish, seriously. Enjoy. Mon Jun 22 13:32:30 -0700 2009 4795564 25140 lmc1971 2 4800998 I also disagree with Eggspectations (haven't been to Mars). I can make everything on their menu better than they do while half asleep. Wed Jun 24 04:42:23 -0700 2009 4795129 166743 pinkprimp 1 4795171 www.auntiesanduncles.ca Shabby chic decor, a line up if you get there after, say 110 am. but great food: i.e. real Belgian waffles with yeast, dill/dijon potatoes with kalamata olives and an awesome Pan Bagnat with tuna. It's at College and Bathurst (Lippincott St.) so, maybe a $7 cab ride from Yorkville. Mon Jun 22 11:32:01 -0700 2009 4794916 161682 currycue 1 4795442 Rebel House has a great brunch and an excellent patio to enjoy it on. It isn't too far from Yorkville, just up Yonge St. one subway stop at Rosedale. www.rebelhouse.ca Also, The School Bakery Cafe in Liberty Village has an outstanding brunch. It is quite a cab ride from Yorkville though. www.sbcto.com Mon Jun 22 12:42:55 -0700 2009 4794916 14901 ach 2 4797671 If your into your brunch sweet and fluffy then School is the place. That seems to be their niche. I think the eggy side of thing are just okay , but the pancakes and stuff like that are dreamy. Good coffeee too! Line-ups. Go early. Tue Jun 23 07:36:18 -0700 2009 4795442 210997 Sui_Mai 1 4795749 Saturday and Sunday: http://www.atelierthuet.ca/ http://www.jkkitchens.com/content/restaurants-jkw.html http://www.lapalette.ca/ Sunday only: http://www.globebistro.com/ http://www.theharbordroom.com/ http://www.dine.to/gallerygrill (closed July & August) Mon Jun 22 13:57:18 -0700 2009 4794916 247788 ChalkBoy 1 4795786 Thanks. We don't do brunch really. We get up early and prefer breakfast, so if anyone has good breakfast places (that may serve brunch also), please keep them coming! Thanks. Mon Jun 22 14:07:46 -0700 2009 4794916 293509 Chazari99 2 4797751 If you want early (and not a diner) on a weekend, then I would suggest a nice coffee place that might have a decent breakfast sammy, baked goodies or something, but otherwise Toronto is very much the queen of brunch (usually starts at 10 or 11). Maybe try MB (Montreal Boulangerie) on Belair in Yorkville. Most of the neat coffee places are on Queen East (Tearo, Mercury, Red Rocket, Dark Horse). On the west side, Manic and a new Dark Horse on Spadina come to mind. Oh actually, Le Gourmand is a cute casual spot on Spadina and Queen that may be open early, they have nice baked goodies and do a decent omelet too! Good luck! Tue Jun 23 07:56:59 -0700 2009 4795786 210997 Sui_Mai 2 4799044 Prague Deli is open for breakfast at 7:30 on Saturdays: http://www.theprague.ca/index.php Tue Jun 23 13:27:28 -0700 2009 4795786 11750 fickle 1 4798015 Seeing as you are in Yorkville and you want something early, I'd try One. It is part of a high-end hotel in Yorkville. The food and service is good but pricey. Tue Jun 23 09:01:33 -0700 2009 4794916 13707 JennaBean 1 4798929 Toronto is mostly a brunch place. Whenever I need an early morning breakfast I head to one of the Boom locations - http://www.boombreakfast.com/ BTW The School Bakery Cafe brunch options for eggs are delicious. I found their eggs benedict to be one of the best I have had in Toronto. Tue Jun 23 13:01:34 -0700 2009 4794916 14901 ach 2 4837459 I really haven't liked BOOM- The past couple of times I've been there, it's been terrible. Tue Jul 07 15:14:29 -0700 2009 4798929 234959 Marumari 3 4839284 Just curious: Which one did you go to? (I've only ever been to the one on Eglinton near Avenue Rd and I've had pretty good experiences.) Wed Jul 08 08:09:38 -0700 2009 4837459 174519 Ediblethoughts 4 4886756 The one on College. $10 plate of lame breakfast. Fri Jul 24 07:26:20 -0700 2009 4839284 234959 Marumari 1 4799354 Head down to The Senator near Yonge & Dundas - great vibe and open for breakfast around 7:30 a.m. Tue Jun 23 14:46:29 -0700 2009 4794916 47882 downtown 1 4802421 Hotels serve up breakfast early and you're right near the Four Seasons which has a great kitchen. The King Edward Hotel on King is known to serve a very good breakfast but it's a bit further away from you. Wed Jun 24 11:57:12 -0700 2009 4794916 254962 Arcadiaseeker 2 4803001 The best breakfast in the city, in my opinion, is at Mitzi's on Sorauren at Pearson, in Roncesvalles. It's a bit of a hike from Yorkville but SO worth it. The toast is homemade sourdough bread dripping with butter, the potatoes are spectacular, and the coffee is strong and fragrant. During the week, you can have these fantastic fishcakes instead of traditional bacon with your eggs. They are also famous for their buttermilk pancakes. The menu is on a chalk board, but you can always just ask for bacon and eggs. I think it's $6.95. The ambiance is cozy with mismatched chairs and tables and mugs, and the service is extremely friendly and accomodating. There's a tiny little patio, too. There can be a bit of a wait on the weekends, but it's worth it. I can never bring myself to eat at any of the other mediocre choices that are around. In conclusion, go to Mitzi's!! Wed Jun 24 14:21:11 -0700 2009 4802421 250245 Sarah Cat 3 4805115 Those fish cakes are so good! Thu Jun 25 08:44:46 -0700 2009 4803001 174519 Ediblethoughts 3 4837462 I agree completely. Tue Jul 07 15:17:35 -0700 2009 4803001 234959 Marumari 3 4837889 Thanks so much for this recommendation. It's my new favourite place for breakfast and I would not have know about it if I didn't read about it here. I had a large (oatmeal) pancake with devon cream and cherries. Delish... Tue Jul 07 17:50:03 -0700 2009 4803001 114869 Marniee 3 4916045 I had brunch here recently. Great vibe, nice mini-patio, and good service. I ordered the (oatmeal) pancake. I thought the pancake itself was good but I didn't like the savory ricotta cheese/herb topping. The whipped cream though was a nice touch. Tue Aug 04 08:20:35 -0700 2009 4803001 93263 Yum2MyTum 4 4977982 I even love standing in the rain under the awning, drinking a mug of steaming strong coffee, waiting for a table. Where else can you do that? Honestly. Also, try the muffins. They are famous in the neighbourhood for basically being the best. Tue Aug 25 19:03:44 -0700 2009 4916045 250245 Sarah Cat 1 4803524 what about Crepes a gogo? Located on Yorkville http://www.crepesagogo.com/ Also there is Maggies. A great little breakfast place on College (b/w spadina and bathhurst) approx 15-20 min walk Wed Jun 24 17:54:07 -0700 2009 4794916 571390 Satish Patel 1 4836543 I think you're looking at Boulangeries mostly for early eats. To the East is Bonjour Brioche is open pretty early. 8am. Pretty good, though far from where you are. To the North, Celestin and Jules are on Mt. Pleasant and pretty much across from each other. Rahier and Cigogne not too far from them as well. Might not be too bad a ride to Celestin/Jules from Yorkville. To the West, there's Clafouti. I just checked and noted that Celestin is open on Sat/Sun at 8:30 for Brunch! This might be your best bet. Really nice croissants. Can go up the street to Il Gelatiere for Gelato after too... -- http://www.foodpr0n.com -- food. is. love. Tue Jul 07 10:17:04 -0700 2009 4794916 14940 jlunar 2 4856591 What about the Jules on Spadina (near Queen)? Are these related? I used to love their omelets but haven't been in while since I stopped working nearby. Tue Jul 14 06:27:13 -0700 2009 4836543 210997 Sui_Mai 3 4856736 I think they're two separate entities, as far as I'm aware... Tue Jul 14 07:09:38 -0700 2009 4856591 14940 jlunar 4 4856870 Jules Bistro and Jules on Mount Pleasant were founded by the same person -- the owner of the bistro on Queen. As far as I know, he's not involved in the Mount Pleasant location anymore, though. Tue Jul 14 07:44:00 -0700 2009 4856736 254962 Arcadiaseeker 1 4836864 What about Vesta lunch at Dupont & Bathurst? A Toronto institution & 24-hour diner, it is not a frou-frou fancy joint, but the staff and clientele are entertaining and the eggs are great. Tue Jul 07 11:57:03 -0700 2009 4794916 191315 Toronto Fastfoodie 1 4837908 I had the pancakes at Ontario Bistro, located on Dundas Street, east of Sherbourne. Yes, the area is troubled but the people who run this place know how to make pancakes. This is a favourite spot of the police from 51 Division who stop in for their meal breaks. The other clientele are locals. If you come here, it's for the pancakes. Tue Jul 07 17:56:40 -0700 2009 4794916 18056 Zengarden 2 4838162 Yeah, these are a nice treat once in a while. Crispy edges, fluffly center. Yummy. The rest of the food is pretty meh, though. Tue Jul 07 19:32:04 -0700 2009 4837908 12124 TorontoJo 1 4839360 If you're looking for breakfast in Yorkville (and who wants to go far for their first meal of the day) you'd be hard-pressed to find any better than the breakfast served at Studio Cafe in the Four Seasons Yorkville. The room is gorgeous and light-filled, the service excellent. Here's the menu: http://www.fourseasons.com/toronto/menu_135.html Wed Jul 08 08:31:18 -0700 2009 4794916 12072 Googs 1 4887866 Mildred's Temple Kitchen, Mitzi's, Mitizi's Sister All of which are southwest of Yorkville and about a $25 cab ride. MTC and MS are both very TTC accessible, original Mitzi's is a few blocks north of the queen street car tho. Fri Jul 24 12:36:16 -0700 2009 4794916 111770 robgm 2 4898371 Now that Mildreds has a patio it wins. Best brunch in TO Tue Jul 28 16:24:28 -0700 2009 4887866 210997 Sui_Mai