Best places: Breakfast restaurants in Old Toronto, Canada

Straightforward takeaway dishing up egg sandwiches & BLTs with Japanese milk bread.

Humble spot dishing out all-day breakfasts & deli sandwiches with house-smoked meats.

Comfy spot for hearty brunch fare plus burgers & grilled cheese along with espresso-bar drinks.

Popular brunch destination makes all-day breakfast & a limited run of homemade donuts on weekends.

🫤 Surprised that this restaurant has a 4.7 rating. We notified the staff that we had a reservation, but she took a while to seat us thinking that we walked in. We had to let her know again that we had a reservation. The food items we got were all very low quality. Persian Omelette, French Toast, and...

Stylish & warm cafe & bakery offering an array of Italian-inspired sandwiches & pastries.

Coffee drinks, smoothies, plus breakfast & light fare are offered in a cozy cafe with a hearth.

This airy hangout offers morning coffee & pastries, sandwiches at lunch & sharing plates for dinner.

Quick-serve counter known for affordable plates that mix morning staples with Middle Eastern sides.

Celebrity portraits decorate this casual eatery serving globally inspired dishes & weekend brunch.

Easygoing diner doling out burgers, spaghetti & other homestyle offerings, plus all-day breakfast.

😠 I ordered from this place often but this is happening too often now. You spend 50$ on breakfast for 2 people, and they never ever send syrop. Last time we called they said you have to specify that you want syrup with your pancakes so this time I did and still no syrup. Just ruins your breakfast. Nic...

👍👍 A great spot for some easy on the go breakfast! It was pretty reasonable for the price as well. We got the meat lover and the classic. There wasn’t really a place to sit to enjoy the food, it’s more of a take out service.

Asian-influenced savoury & sweet brunch fare plus sandwiches served in a quaint, white-tiled space.

Unpretentious nook offering Canadian comfort fare, like poutine & smoked-meat sandwiches.

👍👍 The food is tasty and cheap. Hope they can open longer like 7pm or something Update: they took my suggestions, open to 7pm during weekday! Yay! I came back a few times, they have been busy with more customer, so expect a longer wait time. If you want to takeout, call in first and get the estimate ti...

Tiny, eclectic cafe for a variety of coffees, teas, & baked goods, plus an evening menu with wine.

Comfort food is on the menu at this classic diner, complete with red booths & counter seating.

😠 I had a very odd experience compared to other reviews. I don’t know if these guys were working overtime or not compensated for their family day work. But there was something in the air. Everyone was unpleasant and angry even with simple questions such as “Is it ok to sit here?” Or exchanging pleasan...

Bustling spot for coffee, espresso & baked goods in a contemporary setup with a small back patio.