Brunching like a blogger in Toronto with La Petite Noob
If there’s one thing that Toronto bloggers are serious about, it’s their brunch. “Brunching” is a verb for this polished crew, and the criteria for the perfect brunch spot is unanimous: beautiful bright spaces, artistically plated food, and quirky vignettes that will brighten up any Instagram feed. Never mind the fact that the food must be delicious – these bloggers need fuel because those photos won’t take themselves!
Colette
550 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2V4Arguably the mecca for all Toronto bloggers, one doesn’t need to guess why this Parisian-inspired bistro would be a favourite of blogging guys and gals. Not only does it host a light-filled dining room adorned with marble and accents of navy blue – the food itself brings a classic French simplicity and attention to detail. Although brunch at this sweet spot is a bit of a splurge, your Instagram followers will agree that it is well worth it.
Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1J3Head toward Queen West and you will be rewarded with a Toronto classic that attracts long-time residents and blogging crowds alike. The Drake offers quirkier brunch fare like chicken and waffles, and doesn’t disappoint in ambiance and details – who can resist a monogrammed plate? Brunchers lucky enough to visit this neighborhood gem in the summer can also enjoy the Sky Yard, a beautiful umbrella-filled rooftop patio (plus, the prime horizon-gazing spot is open year-round in the evenings, if you miss out on the brunching season).
Cluny Bistro and Boulangerie
35 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4For those who write off the Distillery District as an area reserved for tourists and engagement photos, think again – Cluny Bistro has attracted the blogging crowd for brunch and it’s easy to see why. Great lengths have been taken to ensure that this grandiose space evokes feelings of dining in a luxurious French bistro, down to details like fresh flowers and a sprawling bread arrangement. Brunch patrons will hardly be able to decide which delicious dish to order off their vast menu, or which beautiful architectural detail to photograph next.
Saving Grace
907 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1V9There are few restaurants in life worth lining up for, and Savings Grace is one of them. The bright and charming space is reminiscent of a café in San Francisco, and its proximity to Trinity Bellwoods makes it the perfect pre-photo shoot joint. With an ever-changing menu of seasonal brunch fare, you can see why the blogging bunch happily endures the consequences of this walk-in-only spot.
School Restaurant
70 Fraser Ave, Toronto, ON M6K 3E1If you fancy yourself more of a food photographer, then consider School your brunch muse. Pancakes stacked at an alarming height and quirky, colourful brunch fare plated on retro-patterned plates. Tip: this spot is not to be enjoyed by those with the faint of heart for brunch companions photographing their meal.
Lady Marmalade Restaurant
265 Broadview Ave, Main, Toronto, ON M4M 2G8Toronto’s east-end bloggers flock to this retro space for their end-of-week brunch fix. The brunch fare at Lady Marmalade is not only beautiful to capture via smartphone, but also satisfies the most discerning diet – vegan and gluten-free options are available at this Leslieville favourite.
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