Forget frying up eggs at home or pouring yourself yet another bowl of cereal, visit one of these awesome brunch spots in Toronto’s family-friendly Roncesvalles neighbourhood.
Breakfast should be the most hassle-free meal of the day and here it truly is. There’s no fuss or complication, just a plate of hearty food that’ll sate any appetite. You can go for your morning favourites like eggs benedict or French toast, fill up more with all-day lunch items, or do a bit of both with their weekday breakfast special of three breakfast tacos. Parking is either on Roncesvalles (metered) or free on side streets.
Greasy spoons are one of the most beloved types of breakfast spots because the portions are large, the food is good and the prices are low. Aris Place does all this really well, combining retro decor with a hearty breakfast that’s cheap – and sometimes even cheaper if you visit before 11 a. m. The service is fast and friendly and there are TVs placed around the diner so you can listen to the morning news.
This diner is one of the most popular in Roncesvalles for a number of reasons: it’s family-owned and doesn’t take long for customers to feel like part of the family; their weekend brunch starts at the reasonable hour of 9:30 and you can take home T-shirts, bags or pickled treats. Whatever you order from the brunch menu, it’s always done with a twist. You can get extras like black beans, grilled tomatoes, guacamole or tofu scramble instead of eggs.
Sometimes you just don’t feel like having eggs and toast for breakfast. If you’re in the mood to switch it up, Butler's Pantry has your back. You can order dishes like tandoori chicken penne, chicken vegetable pie, jambalaya or lamb moussaka – ensuring you’ll feel full long into the day. And if you change your mind at the last second and do want a more traditional breakfast after all, their brunch menu has familiar dishes, too.