Leslieville and Riverside really excel at brunch. Both neighbourhoods come alive when offers of fried eggs and fresh pastries are on the table. Lineups are a common sight at some of the most popular spots, but easily avoidable with an abundance of backup options that certainly don't disappoint.
Here are my picks for the top brunch spots in Leslieville and Riverside.
Bonjour Brioche
The scent of buttery pastries baking is a seductive force at this Riverside brunch haunt. You'll find the place bustling on weekends as family and friends congregate over fresh viennoiserie, sweet and savoury tarts, and plates of smoked salmon with scrambled eggs and rosti potatoes.
Lady Marmalade
Weekend brunch crowds swoon over Moroccan scrambled eggs, build-your-own-bennies, and a.m. poutine built on hash browns and smothered with cheese curds and hollandaise or miso gravy. Lineups are to be expected.
Okay Okay
Settle into a booth at this cozy diner for all-day breakfasts including three different takes on eggs Benny that forgo English muffins in favour of hash browns. Those who like to start the day with something sweet should opt for the Elvis is King Toast, a PB & Banana sandwich dipped in egg and then fried up on the griddle.
YAYA
This sunny week-round brunch spot serves up a selection of daytime staples including soups, salads, sandwiches and a range of breakfast standards with a twist. Highlights include the french toast stuffed with mascarpone and ricotta and the breakfast grilled cheese with egg.
Edward's 1290
The all-day menu at Edward's offers a broad range of dishes that teeter between breakfast and lunch. Highlights on the menu include the avocado toast toped with a single over easy egg, poached eggs over curried lentils with lamb sausage and paratha bread, and the cheddar sage biscuits served with smoked bacon and baked beans.
Hastings Snack Bar
Polish breakfasts are served Thursday through Sunday at this recently revamped luncheonette. The Eastern European morning meal starts with a pair of farm fresh eggs served with a parowka (Polish wieners), fried potato pancakes, and fresh rye bread with butter.
Saturday Dinette
Brunch is served Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at this charming diner on Gerrard at Logan. The eclectic weekend menu offers a little something for everyone, ranging from light fare like herbed poached eggs and shakshuka to indulgent options like biscuits and gravy or classic fried egg breakfasts with cheesy grits.
Ashdale Brunch & Espresso
The all-day menu at this Queen East eatery showcases a broad range of breakfast standards, salads, sandwiches and wraps. Breakfast sandwiches, two-egg breakfasts, and waffles are on offer daily. On the weekends, Ashdale breaks out the crowd-pleasers like the avocado eggs Benny and steak and eggs.
Brooklyn Tavern
Find this cozy local on Queen East celebrating weekends to the fullest with a menu of brunch favourites including hearty huevos rancheros, waffles paired with cinnamon-spiced apples and Cubano 'n' egg croissant sandwiches.
Skin + Bones
Sunday brunch at this neighbourhood restaurant in the heart of Leslieville features an enticing array of dishes like pastrami Benedict, duck confit hash, mushrooms on toast, and spicy fried chicken and waffles.
Add your favourite Riverside and Leslieville brunch spots in the comments.
Photo of YAYA by Hector Vasquez.
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