We all know that fruit and vegetables are good for you, and while you may favour a hamburger over some cucumber and hummus for lunch, getting your greens is key to staying healthy. Dietary guidelines suggest two cups of fruit and two and a half cups of vegetables per day may reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer (along with helping weight management). It’s no wonder that “juice” is booming in popularity.
Juicing is one of the easiest ways to get your daily serving of fruit and veg. And while you may already be on the smoothie wagon, juicing certainly has its time and place. Pure juice offers concentrated vitamins and nutrients, which are much easier to absorb. Blending, on the other hand, is great for meeting your daily intake of fibre (which helps with digestion, controlling blood sugar, and lowering the risk of heart disease).
But how does juicing work?
Cold-pressed juice uses a hydraulic press to extract the maximum amount of liquid from fresh fruits and vegetables. Since the cold-pressed juices aren’t pasteurized, you don’t risk losing any vitamins, nutrients, minerals, or antioxidants.
Farmer Jacks in Burlington is famous for its fresh-pressed juices, especially their 7-day juice cleanse. The cleanse includes five juices per day over seven days and is intended to help rid cravings for refined sugars and processed foods. Among the selections are the Power Cleanse or Detox Cleanse, and for added vitality, there are booster packs for immunity (carrot, celery, apple, orange, ginger, turmeric) or flu boosters (black garlic, turmeric, ginger, lemon).
If you’re not ready for a cleanse but want to add some more nutrients to your diet, Farmer Jacks offers a wide range of cold-pressed juices in a variety of flavours. Their detox power juice, consisting of kale, cilantro, celery, apple, green grape, ginger, and lime, provides energy and supports healthy skin, cell growth, and regeneration. Their antioxidant blast, a blend of carrots, grapefruit, orange, apple, raspberry, and ginger, help you get through the day. Or try the liver flush: a blend of beet, carrot, apple, orange, lemon, and ginger.
Green Press Juice in Oakville offers certified organic cold-pressed juice and free delivery in the GTA. Juices are pressed daily, unpasteurized, and help promote a healthy and active lifestyle. Green Press also offers a juice cleanse as a way to rid your body of toxins, kick start your metabolism, increase energy levels, control and eliminate cravings and mood swings, increase mental focus and clarity, boost immunity, and help get rid of unwanted fat.
They also have a registered holistic nutritionist on live chat to help you decide which juices and programs are best for you.
The Village Juicery in Oakville makes fresh, organic, plant-based beverages, meals and cleanses. Their products are all designed by nutritionists to help you feel great, and all are made fresh every day with no UV or high-pressure processing. Choose from a wide selection of juices and milks, booster shots, cleanses and kits.
The Bodhi Bar in Burlington offers organic cold-pressed juices, smoothies, shots and cleanses. They specialize in organic juice cleanse packages, and use a cryogenic preservation technique to deliver the freshest and most nutrient dense products. One of their best sellers is Spice Girl – organic carrots, apples, ginger, turmeric and cinnamon. Or try the Detox Concoction – organic kale, spinach, cucumber and celery with added parsley, ginger, lemon and apple!
Trish Juice in Burlington offers freshly squeezed juice and smoothies. From the pure and simple to more exotic juices, try the Purifier: lemon, green apple, blueberry, carrot, beetroot, ginger, and coconut water. Or the Mojito: lemon, green apple, cucumber, and mint (super refreshing on a hot day). Tangy Twist has a blend of orange, green apple, carrot, beetroot, and ginger. While the Cuban features pineapple, orange, mango, lemon, mint, honey, and coconut milk. If you want to get your omegas in, too, go for the avocado almond crunch – a delicious blend of banana, avocado, almond milk, and almonds.
Whether you’re a seasoned juicer and opt for a regular juice cleanse or merely want to get more fruit and vegetable servings into your diet, there are plenty of options to try.
Located in a small house but a stone’s throw from Bronte harbour, you’ll find a French-style bistro with the best crepes in town (dare we say, the GTA) – and unfortunately, due to a new development, they only have one summer left.
The restaurant is called La Parisienne Creperie, and it’s been family-run by the Colas since December 2014. Husband and wife duo Mikael and Courtney took over the eatery in 2014 from Mike’s Parents, Marie-France and Pierre Colas, and turned it into the best crepe spot in town. By revamping the inside décor and keeping the original recipes, the Colas created a cozy French-style bistro right in Bronte.
From the beginning, their focus has been on providing delicious and traditional French crepes (froment) made on-site using fresh and local ingredients wherever possible. And for nearly a decade, they have supported local farmers and wine-makers when planning and executing their menu.
Their crepe flambe – with Grand Marnier orange liqueur, Sailor Jerry’s spice run, or calvados – are flambeed right at your table. They have French-style layered ice cream served in a mason jar as a parfait with elegant ingredients layered throughout. And then, there are their crepes. So many crepes. Sweet and savoury with ingredients like caramelized local orchard apples, house-made salted caramel, and vanilla ice cream drizzle, or simple and decadent with melted aged cheddar, double smoked bacon, and house-made tomato jam…there’s a crepe for everyone.
For a few more months, you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner inside the bistro, or off the harbour on their quaint patio (p.s. they let you bring your own wine on Wednesday and Thursday evenings).
While their Oakville location is only around for a little while longer, you can visit the Colas second location in Hamilton, a hip French creperie called Verlan. Serving French & Australian-inspired toasties, soups, patisserie, along with a market featuring local products, arts, and gifts – we’re certain there’s nothing like it…and we’re already planning our visit!
Whether you’re fueling up for the day, enjoying a mimosa brunch with your BFFs, or nursing a hangover from the night before, here is our 2022 list of the best breakfast & brunch spots in Waterdown Village!
For indoor dining, patio, take-out or delivery, #SupportLocal and enjoy a sweet or savoury breakfast that is sure to delight your tastebuds and cure your cravings.
Ps. Check out our separate articles for the best brunch spots in Oakville & Burlington!
Symposium Café
Looking to enjoy some brunch treats and patio drinks with your bffs? Look no further than Symposium Café. With 145 indoor seats and 50 seats on our beautiful outdoor patio, plus a kitchen that’s open from 8am-12am, 364 days a year. All the classics are here: bacon and eggs, French toast and waffles and a few gourmet options. How about a Caesar? Only $4 every day (from 11am – 4pm).
Stacked Pancakes House is the local hotspot for pancakes, waffles and French toast. Enjoy your stacks the traditional way (sweetened with syrup and with eggs and bacon on the side) or try one of their specialty stacks (like the Banana Rocky Road pancakes – topped with bananas, chocolate chips, sweet cream and nutella). But for those who are craving something a little more savoury, you can enjoy all the breakfast classics, including: Sausage/Bacon and Eggs, Breakfast Wrap, and a variety of Eggs Benedict and omelettes.
Call to reserve a table. Click here to view the menu and order online.
Sunset Grill
Traditional breakfast as it’s meant to be, served to hungry diners for more than 30 years! No need to rush, you can get your fix of sausage, bacon, eggs, fruit and hash browns and more, all day. An added bonus: unlimited coffee refills, and great prices.
sunsetgrill.ca | 80 Dundas St E, Waterdown | 905-690-3000
Known for their homestyle breakfast and lunch, there is something for everyone at Jitterbug Café. Pancakes and waffles, gooey buttertarts, gourmet sandwiches, daily soups, and coffee that’s always served with a smile.
This quaint and spacious coffeehouse is known for their amazing coffee and their famous farm-fresh apple fritters. With lots of comfortable seating and tables available, it’s a great coffeehouse to catch up with friends over brunch – enjoy a fritter or choose from their selection of gourmet breakfast sandwiches, salads and soups!
No one really knows who made cheese for the first time, but according to one legend – it started by accident. As the story goes, an Arabian merchant put milk into a pouch (made from the stomach of a sheep) and set out for his daily activities. Rennet – the enzyme that converts milk to cheese – is naturally found in the belly of some ruminant animals. Whether this tale is true or not, cheese has been around since roughly 8,000 BC!
Dairy-based cheese is made from just four essential ingredients: milk, salt, a “good bacteria,” and rennet. Cheesemakers can adjust the basic recipe by adding other elements, making all of the cheeses we’ve grown to know and love.
Cheese traditionally comes from milk (dairy) – and you may be familiar with goat, cow, sheep, and even water buffalo milk cheese. But did you also know cheese can be plant-based and come from an assortment of nuts, soy, and oils? They’re quite tasty and come in many traditional types such as mozzarella, cheddar, and gouda.
Cheese is a very complex topic; in fact, some people build their entire education around it (you can actually obtain a Master of Cheese). There are so many different cheeses that in 1962, French President Charles de Gaulle famously asked, “How can you govern a country which has two hundred and forty-six varieties of cheese?” France now has over 400 types of cheese, as does Italy.
Cheese is divided into seven main categories:
Fresh (for example, Ricotta), aged fresh (Mozzarella), soft white rind (Camembert), semi-soft (Port Salut), hard (Cheddar), blue (Gorgonzola) and flavour added (Pecorino with truffle). These styles are made in every cheese-producing country.
Our locally made cheeses:
Ontario has a wide selection of locally made cheeses, and the best part – some of the factories welcome tourists (we’re planning our trip now).
Thornloe Cheese Co. has been making cheese in northern Ontario since 1940 and has a beautiful selection of artisanal cheese. Their Temiskaming is a hard cheese with a yellowish inside. They also make a firm, smoked mozzarella and a Charlton, which is a goat milk cheese similar in flavour to feta.
Back Forty Artisan Cheese in Eastern Ontario (est. 2000) was one of the province’s first sheep’s milk producers. Try the Highland Blue, which has a natural rind and is less salty than most blue cheeses. Or try the Madawaska, which is salted and tangy. You can visit the farm in Mississippi Station (near Ottawa) on Saturdays from June to October.
Mountainoak Cheese in New Hamburg produces many delicious kinds of cheese. When you see the passion Adam Van Bergeijk, owner of the farm, has for his craft, you’ll understand why they’ve won so many awards. “Farming is not an occupation; it’s a way of living.” The Farmstead Mild is aged two to three months and is exceptionally creamy. It won first place in its category at the British Empire Cheese Competition in 2016, and the Farmstead Smoked took the same award in its category two years running.
Monforte Dairy in Stratford produces cheese from goat, water buffalo, and cow’s milk. The Providence Aged Cheddar is excellent, or try the Tomme or Chevre.
Pairing wine with cheese:
It is not as simple as most people think when pairing wine and cheese. Not all cheese goes with all wines; white wine is often better suited to cheese than red. The lighter the cheese, the lighter the wine should be. Fresh Ricotta would be best with a light wine like Trius Distinction Sauvignon Blanc ($19.95 at LCBO).
A soft white rind cheese such as Camembert could cope with a wine a little heavier, pairing the creaminess of the cheese and wine. Try the Westcott Estate Chardonnay (available at the LCBO for $29.95).
Hard cheese such as Cheddar or blue cheese goes well with red wine. The Malivoire Farmstead Gamay ($19.95 at LCBO) would be a good option, or the Norman Hardie County Cabernet Franc would also be a good choice. ($29.20 at the LCBO).
There are no rules for cheese and wine, so taste different combinations and see which you prefer. Have some fun while you sample our Ontario cheeses and support a local industry which is on the rise right now.
Is your child a budding chef, the next Bob Blumer, Lynn Crawford or Alvin Leung? Does your child demonstrate an interest in the art of cooking? Little Kitchen Academy offers a unique culinary experience for children ages 3-18, and Oakville has the only available location in Ontario.
This Canadian franchise provides children with exposure and an introduction to useful kitchen skills, potentially igniting future epicurean pursuits. For these young people, cooking at the academy isn’t just fun and games. “What the children learn in the kitchen are transferable life skills,” remarks Owner-Operator and Oakville resident Felicia Sia.
When Felicia attempted to locate a local culinary school for her young son, she was surprised not to find one. An online search lead her to discover a Montessori-styled culinary academy franchise for children in British Columbia. Following extensive research and being impressed with the structure and philosophy of the academy, Felicia invested in a franchise herself, bringing its first location to Ontario this past July.
Felicia’s experience and expertise was gained from her previous role as a director in food science research with ROHA, a leader in food colour and ingredient production. Her vision is to change lives from the early years, empowering the students with choices and a fundamental understanding of how flavour choices affect foods and how to prepare them.
Parents are not present while class is in session at this academy. Each student dons a chef uniform and listens to safety instructions before commencing.
Students have the opportunity to select ingredients within a prepared recipe. Herbs are grown on a living wall for the kids to harvest. They’re encouraged to try new foods and spices in various preparations, learning the science behind cooked versus raw. Lessons include education in the use of knife skills, clean-up, kitchen discipline, table-setting, and eating etiquette.
At the end of each session, students demonstrate what they’ve learned by presenting a meal for their parents to enjoy.
Q: Because the academy opened during the pandemic, what effect did these limitations pose on class size?
“We provided the appropriate spacing at stations during restrictions. The class sizes didn’t change. We weren’t affected in that way. Fortunately, registration remained healthy. Parents felt comfortable with how we handled the Health & Safety Guidelines. The only change made was that the students remained at their stations while presenting food, instead of using the community table.”
The classroom population at Little Kitchen Academy does not exceed ten students, with a 1:3 instructor ratio. While programs cater to kids 3-18, classes are grouped by age. The instructors have a culinary education and Montessori background. Felicia herself also instructs.
Q: Now open for just over nine months, what kind of feedback do you have from the parents about the program?
“Both the parents and kids have given us a positive response. We don’t have a lot of online reviews as of yet, but we do have many return students. This, for me, is undeniable feedback that we are doing something right.
There are children with special needs who have also enjoyed the program. Because of the low ratio of kids to instructors, all children can attend our program with sufficient 1-on-1 attention.”
The success and demand have been so great, with student applications also originating from Mississauga, Milton, Burlington, Thornhill, and Richmond Hill, that Felicia is looking for a second suitable location in Mississauga, with an opening date scheduled for late 2022.
Registration for spring classes and summer camp are now open!
Sia adds, “I have been and continue to be very grateful to the Oakville community for all their support.”
Little Kitchen Academy franchise has additional academy openings available for later this year in various GTA locations.
Whether you’re fueling up for the day, enjoying a mimosa brunch with your BFFs, or nursing a hangover from the night before, here is our 2025 list of the best breakfast & brunch spots in Burlington!
For indoor dining/patio, take-out or delivery, #SupportLocal and enjoy a sweet or savoury breakfast that is sure to delight your tastebuds and cure your cravings.
Ps. Check out our separate articles for the best brunch spots in Oakville & Bronte!
Familia Fine Foods
New to our Breakfast & Brunch list for 2025 is Familia Find Foods, who are offering a Latin-American breakfast 6 days a week at their Harvester Road location in Burlington. For anyone who loves Huevos Rancheros, this spot is for you! The food is divine and the atmosphere is bright, friendly and definitively Colombian. The coffee is also fantastic – plus you can pick up an easy frozen dinner on your way out!
Pop in any time for a coffee, tea or latte and something from their all day menu. Perhaps a croissant with house preserve, ham and gruyere, a breakfast sandwich with egg, bacon, aged cheddar and cayenne aioli or a healthy bowl of house granola? Everything is made in house using fresh ingredients with a touch of French tradition. (PS. they just launched a dinner menu too!)
Dine-In/Take-Out/Delivery | Enjoy all-day dine-in brunch at the bistro (Tuesday-Saturday from 8am-5pm or Sunday from 8am-4pm)
Click here to view the menu and order online for either take-out or delivery!
It’s hard not to love Saving Thyme’s Eggs Benedict, when it sits on a freshly made English muffin and finished with house-made hollandaise!
Benedict Eatery
Newly opened, Benedict Eatery is a quaint breakfast spot located in the heart of downtown Burlington’s Village Square! Along with classic homestyle breakfast platters (bacon, eggs and toast) and comforting delights (waffles, pancakes, French toast), you’ll enjoy a selection of health-conscious delights (including gourmet salads) and an enticing list of Eggs Benedict options!
Dine-In/Take-Out | Enjoy all-day breakfast/brunch and lunch (every day from 8am-3pm)
Brunch salads anyone? Enjoy these at Benedict Eatery!
Spencer’s at the Waterfront
Located on the Burlington lakefront, Spencer’s at the Waterfront offers breathtaking views and fabulous food. Whether it’s mouth-watering steak from our butcher, sustainably sourced seafood or freshly harvested produce from our farm, each ingredient is transformed into something delightfully delicious. The weekend brunch menu features Avocado & Burrata Toast, Crab Cake Eggs Benedict, Vanilla Bean Waffles among many other sweet and savoury gourmet delights…
PÜR meets SIMPLE. This breakfast (and lunch) locale warmly welcomes you to try something from their mouth-watering menu that pairs craveable breakfast items with nutritious and gluten-friendly delights! Gourmet yet affordable, you’ll find everything from bright smoothie bowls to sweet waffles and savoury benedicts — all made with love.
Dine-In/Patio/Take-Out/Delivery | Serving breakfast/brunch every day from 8am-2pm.
PÜR & SIMPLE: a sweet and syrupy fruit crêpe!
Lettuce Love Café
Good healthy food is what’s on the menu every day. Everything served is 100% gluten-free, plant-based and created from organic, local, farm-to-table, sustainable, fair-trade ingredients. After enjoying pancakes, a classic breakfast, or one of the signature Bowls, your tummy will feel super clean (and full).
What’s not to LOVE about this mouth-watering brunch at Lettuce Love?
Isabelle Restaurant & Lounge
Located inside the Pearle Hotel & Spa, along downtown Burlington’s beautiful waterfront, Isabelle delivers an authentic earth-to-table culinary experience – with a global twist! Culinary Director Ben Heaton has created a dining experience with an elegant yet familial approach. The laid-back vibe of California dining with the European family style approach is communicated through share-style dishes highlighting the produce from their farm and local producers. Encouraging genuine connection, Isabelle serves fresh and flavourful dishes ideal for sharing. Discover vibrant flavours inspired by coastal climates from around the world including Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Californian, brought to life through local ingredients and the bounty of their farm.
Isabelle.ca | 3 Elizabeth St, Burlington | 905-340-0590
Dine-In/Take-Out | Enjoy brunch every Saturday & Sunday beginning at 9am
Treat your tastebuds to Isabelle’s earth-to-table culinary experience!
Russell Williams
One of Burlington’s oldest diners that’s still running strong and serving a strong cuppa joe. A few changes have taken place over the years with renovations here and there but RW continues to serve big portions of tasty breakfasts. It’s pristine without being pretentious, friendly without being fake, and delicious without being expensive.
Dine-In/Take-Out/Delivery | All-day breakfast served everyday day (9am-6pm).
The Coop Wicked Chicken
There’s wicked chicken to be had here – not to mention waffles, eggs and sandwiches. The WTF Waffles If you’re not afraid of a bit of spice in your maple syrup. Sustenance is also offered in liquid form on the Boozy Brunch menu.
Dine-In/Take-Out/Delivery | Brunch served every Saturday & Sunday (10:30am-3pm)
Pair this Nashville Chicken Benny with a bottomless mimosa at The Coop!
Rust Bistro Bar
Free of the usual convention, Rust Bistrobar is an intimate, casual cool dining destination open for dinner six nights a week and for brunch every Sunday. The brunch menu features a Moroccan Scramble, Steak & Eggs, or the “Huevos” Rancheros Tostada among other delights.
rustbistrobar.ca | 1801 Walkers Line #7, Burlington | 905-336-3555
Not only does Pepperwood brew its own craft beers, they’re also open for weekend fixes of Eggs Benedict, Rise ‘n Shine Tacos, or a Brunch Patter for Two. Early – or late risers can enjoy their morning meal inside or outside on the patio (with a view of Lake Ontario for free).
This Canadian franchise began serving breakfast in Montreal in 1987. Now with more than 130 locations across Canada, Burlington’s location is open for breakfast seven days a week with all of the options you’d expect from a breakfast chain – including lots of healthy options. Cora’s is also a Breakfast Club of Canada charitable partner.
If you’re visiting on the weekend, why not order a Full English Breakfast, a Breakfast Burrito, Chef’s Omelette or good ol’ pancakes? Depending on the time of day you’re there (after lunch perhaps) ask for the Up Yer Kilt (coffee with Drambuie and Kahlúa).
Dine-In/Take-Out/Delivery | Weekend brunch served Saturdays and Sundays 10am-2pm.
Lakeshore Coffee House
But first…coffee. Freshly ground beans are turned into hot cups of Americano, Espresso, Latte or Cappucino. If it’s tea you require, they make a wide range of blends like the London Fog, Chai Latte, or a White Chocolate Mocha. Try their waffles, a soup and sandwich combo, quiche, grilled cheese or one of the sweet treats.
Dine-In/Patio/Take-Out/Delivery | Open seven days a week (8am-9pm).
Sunset Grill
Open early for people who like to rise with the sun, Sunset knows eggs, Grade A, served Scrambled, Sunny Side Up or Over Easy. Lots of other options and protein fare like chicken, AAA steak, corned beef or salmon. You’ll find lots of simple and lighter fare too, including organic yogurt and fruit or smoked salmon plate. Pancakes too!
Dine-In/Take-Out | All-day breakfast served Monday to Friday (6:30am-3pm) and Saturday & Sunday (7am-3:30pm) at all three Burlington locations.
Bacon, egg and cheddar breakfast sandwich, to-go!
JC Hot Bagels
Simply put, this place does bagels and they do them well. From handcrafted breakfast sandwiches to their in-house cream cheese, you can’t go wrong at JCs. A large selection of bagels makes it hard to choose but if you have your eye on more than one, you can always bring some home.
Click here to view the menu and place an online order.
Skyway Diner
Eggs, sandwiches, bennies – oh my! This family-owned diner is one of Burlington’s breakfast hot spots. It’s become a popular choice for home-style meals that really hit the spot, plus service that is fast and friendly.
Dine-In/Take-Out/Delivery | Open seven days a week (7am-9pm).
Wildberry pancakes at Skyway Diner
Rose Garden Family Restaurant
A few minutes away from Burlington’s Botanical Gardens, the Rose Garden Family Restaurant is another Burlington gem. They offer a great selection of classic breakfasts, including French toast and pancakes – and also have a menu for kids under 12. Get there early (weekdays before 11am) for early bird specials!
Dine-In/Take-Out/Delivery | Open seven days a week with breakfast served from 7am-3pm.
Click here to view the menu and call to place an order for take-out.
Eggs Benny and home fries from Rose Garden
Harvest Table Family Restaurant
For large portions, classic options, and a bottomless cup of coffee, visit Harvest Table. With classic favourites and a kids menu, the Harvest Table is a great choice for breakfast with your family!
(905) 632-5911 | 3350 Fairview Street
Dine-In/Patio/Take-Out | Breakfast served: Monday 7am-3pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday 7am-8pm, Sunday 7am-5pm, closed on Friday.
Call to reserve a table.
Windmill Restaurant
This diner-style mom and pop shop makes you feel at home. Homestyle fried potatoes, eggs and bacon the way you like it. There’s just nothing that can beat a good ole fashioned traditional breakfast.
(905) 336-3954 | 2238 Mountainside Drive
Dine-In/Patio/Take-Out | Breakfast served: Monday to Friday 6am-3pm, Saturday 6am-2pm, closed on Sunday.
Call to reserve a table.
Tatin Bakehouse
Nestled in Oakville, Tatin Bakehouse is a charming pastry haven that blends French pastry techniques with South Asian flare. Tatin Bakehouse offers a mouthwatering array of croissants, tarts, and cakes, all crafted with the finest ingredients and a touch of artistry.
Whether you’re fueling up for the day, enjoying a mimosa brunch with your BFFs, or nursing a hangover from the night before, here is our 2022 list of the best breakfast & brunch spots in Bronte Village!
For indoor dining, patio, take-out or delivery, #SupportLocal and enjoy a sweet or savoury breakfast that is sure to delight your tastebuds and cure your cravings.
Ps. Check out our separate articles for the best brunch spots in Oakville & Burlington!
La Parisienne Crêperie
Savour La France! Sophisticated crêpes and an outstanding brunch all prepared fresh by a husband and wife team. French-style crêpes, along with additional brunch options that include soup, salad and sandwiches. Keep an eye on the blackboard for the Patisserie Du Jour feature.
Dine-In/Patio/Take-Out/Delivery | Enjoy a Parisienne-inspired brunch any day of the week, Monday to Tuesday (11am-4pm) or Wednesday to Sunday (11am-9pm).
Due to limited capacity, guests are encouraged to either call or reserve a table online (via this link here), but walk-ins are invited if there is space.
Lighter fare for less ravenous appetites (fruit salad, a single egg or a side order of toast), hearty plates like steak and eggs, meat lover’s meals or the classic Bronte Breakfast are served here. El Spero is a family-owned cornerstone eatery that’s been in the Town of Oakville for over 40 years. If you’re looking for a classic breakfast spot, this is it!
Dine-In/Take-Out/Delivery | Monday (closed), Tuesday to Friday (11am – 8:30pm), Saturday (8:30am – 8:30pm) and Sunday (8:30am – 3pm).
Call to reserve a table. Click here to view the menu and order online.
How does breakfast for dinner sound?
Harbourside Artisan Kitchen
Late risers can get a good meal for a great price. From Tuesday – Friday 9am-11am, Harbourside offers an early bird special, starting at $6. From the extensive brunch menu (Saturday and Sunday, 9am-3pm) we’re eyeing the chicken and waffles, the corned beef hash and the Brie and candied onion omelet.
Whether you’re fueling up for the day, enjoying a mimosa brunch with your BFFs, or nursing a hangover from the night before, here is our 2025 list of the best breakfast & brunch spots in Oakville!
For indoor dining, patio, take-out or delivery, #SupportLocal and enjoy a sweet or savoury breakfast that is sure to delight your tastebuds and cure your cravings.
Ps. Check out our separate articles for the best brunch spots in Bronte & Burlington!
Kerr Street Cafe
This hip, environmentally conscious café focuses on clean, healthy eating, serving everything from an (outstanding) cup of coffee to a full meal. Start your day with a modern spin on traditional breakfast offerings, with a wonderful selection of loose-leaf teas and excellent coffee, locally roasted by Brothers Coffee Roasters.
View the menu online and call to place a take-out order
Kerr St. Cafe’s ever-popular Eggs Benny with seasoned breakfast potatoes
Hexagon
For a taste of the poshest eggs benny in town, featuring tender duck confit atop an elegant pain au lait, reserve a table at Hexagon and put on your Sunday best. Inspired by the finest French culinary traditions, Hexagon’s offerings, from banana pain perdu to deceptively simple mushrooms on toast, will leave you inspired and satiated, body and soul.
Holy crêpe, there are 40 types of savoury and sweet options on the menu! Whether you’re a fan of cheese, chicken or chorizo, dulche de leche, maple syrup or everything that goes into making a good S’more, there’s something for you here. Plus, French onion soup, sandwiches and signature French press coffee round out the menu.
Dine-In/Patio/Take-Out | Tuesday to Sunday (9:30am-3pm)
A decadent chocolate strawberry crêpe from The Crêpe Kitchen.
Narenj
New to Kerr Village, Narenj is a must-try brunch spot! Enjoy a calming ambiance (including their own in-house botanical garden) as you feast on their unique and gourmet dishes, inspired by Mediterranean and Persian flavours (including Brisket Braided Cheese Shakshouka).
Dine-In/Take-Out | Walk-In Only (no reservations) | Monday – Sunday (8am-8pm)
Unique and flavourful brunch at Narenj!
Community Restaurant
Housed in a chic, bright space, the recently-opened Community is a welcome addition to the Kerr Village strip. Globally-inspired, vegan dishes, such as cashew butter pancakes and crab cakes crafted from hearts of palm, make for a light brunch that won’t weigh you down for whatever else the weekend has in store.
Dine-In/Patio/Take-Out/Delivery | Weekend brunch served Friday through Sunday (11:30am-4pm)
Call or order online for take-out/delivery (view the menu here)
Crepes, pancakes, omelettes, you name it! Gourmet brunch at Community Resto.
Harpers Landing
Brightly lit, lots of windows and an extensive brunch menu that features a line up of “Oakville Benedicts”, salads and share plates. Had a rough night? Order The Landing Cure (Absolut vodka Caesar, lobster tail, pizza slice, jalapeño Havarti, bacon, fresh vegetables and house pickle).
For dine-in reservations, book online through OpenTable.
Now that’s some EGG-cellent Eggs Benedict at Harper’s Landing.
Symposium Café Restaurant & Lounge
This longstanding breakfast place has been serving Oakville for more than 20 years. Nobody will go hungry here: the kitchen is open from 8am-12am, 364 days a year. All the classics are here: bacon and eggs, French toast and waffles and a few gourmet options. How about a Caeser? Only $4 every day (from 11am – 4pm).
At Symposium Café, nothing pairs better with brunch than a Caesar or Mimosa!
Stoney’s Bread Company
Break bread with fellow brunch revellers at this Kerr St establishment, and enjoy a brunch menu. Fresh, local ingredients make up selections including crêpes, omelettes, frittatas and French toast. You know a good joint when it’s featured on You Gotta Eat Here!
Oakville is home to Ontario’s first Browns Social House. Enjoy a succinct selection that includes avocado toast, waffles, Eggs Benny, fried egg sandwich and corned beef hash. Eggs used are notably 100% cage-free and the hollandaise sauce is made in house.
Dine-In/Patio/Take-Out/Delivery | Brunch served Saturday, Sunday & Holidays (10am-2pm)
View the menu online and call to order for take-out.
Avocado Toast & Poached Eggs at Brown’s Social House!
Sunnyside Grill
Sunnyside serves the highest quality grade AA large eggs, a blend of pork and beef in the Sunnyside sausages and premium grade bacon to go with your waffles, pancakes, oats or breakfast burger.
Dine-In/Take-Out/Delivery | All-day breakfast served seven days a week (7am-3pm) at both locations in Oakville
Breakfast that will make you smile: Eggs Florentine at Sunnyside Grill.
Mo’s Family Restaurant
Mo knows how to feed a crowd: over 10 types of omelets, breakfast wraps, eggs Benedict or steak and eggs. If you’re REALLY hungry, ask about the “breakfast challenge”.
Dine-In/Patio/Take-Out | All-day breakfast served Monday – Thursday (6am-8pm), Friday (6am-9pm), Saturday (7am-9pm) and Sunday (7am-8pm)
Sundays are for pancakes at Mo’s Family Restaurant!
Croissant Express
Boasting the best croissants this side of Paris, with a focus on traditional baking, using quality ingredients to provide customers with exceptional croissants and pastries. All croissants, breads and pastries are individually hand rolled and made with 100% natural butter and finest quality ingredients. The delicious baked goods are freshly made twice a day, every day and anything that is still available at the end of the day is collected, frozen and donated to the Food Bank.
Fresh, flakey, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth goodness! Bon appetit at Croissant Express!
Tria Café and Bakery
This female owned and operated café combines Middle Eastern dishes with modern International cuisine. Think vegetarian options, quinoa-based muesli, quiches, sandwiches and burritos.
Dine-In/Take-Out/Delivery | All-day breakfast served Monday to Friday (8:30am – 5:30pm)
Click here to view their menu and place an online order.
Tria Cafe serving up a little something sweet to kickstart your morning!
Ben & Florentine
Oakville’s own location mimics great food and service like all B&F locations with emphasis on generous portions and healthy food. Fruit smoothies, fresh juice, home fries and specialty coffees at the foot of Kerr Street on Lakeshore.
Hot. Cold. Fruity. Bitter. Ben & Florentine has all the best beverages to complement your breakfast, brunch or lunch.
Sunny Morning Breakfast & Lunch
Serving traditional breakfast & lunch. Everything is made from scratch and using only fresh ingredients – sourced locally whenever possible. Generous portions and are prepared with care and pride. Recently opened in East Oakville, on Upper Middle Drive, just west of Ford Drive. They have been in business for almost 5 months, and have already built a loyal following in the community.
sunnymorning.ca | Ironoak Way, Unit #2 (Oakwoods Centre) | 905-337-0045
Dine-In/Patio/Take-Out/Delivery | All-day breakfast served everyday (7am-3pm)
The Big Breakfast Skillet at Sunny Morning.
Sunset Grill
Traditional breakfast as it’s meant to be, served to hungry diners for more than 30 years! No need to rush, you can get your fix of sausage, bacon, eggs, fruit and hash browns and more, all day. An added bonus: unlimited coffee refills, and great prices.
Dine-In/Take-Out/Delivery | All-day breakfast served Monday to Friday (6:30am-3pm) and Saturday & Sunday (7am-3:30pm) at both Oakville locations.
Southwest Vegan Breakfast Hashbrowns at Sunset Grill.
Eggsmart
A Canadian success story built on breakfast, offering “sensible breakfasts to help kick start your day” – and free Wifi! Try the Signature Breakfast, huevos rancheros, a tasty Scrambler, waffles, pancakes or French toast. The Baja Bennie has caught our eye.
eggsmart.ca | 280 North Service Rd W, Oakville | 647-956-4786
Dine-In/Take-Out/Delivery | All-day breakfast served everyday 7am-3pm (Early Bird Special – Monday to Friday 7am-10am).
Aroma Espresso Bar
A full morning regimen served, including breakfast sandwiches, hearty oats, classic bacon eggs and Shakshuka: two eggs sunny side up in warm tomato and red pepper stew, with tahini and freshly baked bread. Would it be too early for one of their “spiked” signature drinks? Nah.
Dine-In/Patio/Take-Out/Delivery | Monday to Friday (9:30am-5pm) and Saturday & Sunday (8:30am-6pm)
Aroma’s avocado-toast served with an egg sunnyside up!
Fifties’ Diner
Some good old retro fun when your tummy’s rumbling. This is a family-run diner that offers delicious home-style food amidst 1950s decor. Breakfast starts every morning at 7am.
Dine-In/Take-Out/Delivery | Breakfast served at 7am Tuesday – Saturday and 8am on Sunday (closed on Mondays).
PÜR & SIMPLE
PÜR meets SIMPLE. Newly opened in Oakville, this new breakfast (and lunch) locale warmly welcomes you to try something from their mouth-watering menu that pairs craveable breakfast items with nutritious and gluten-friendly delights! Gourmet yet affordable, you’ll find everything from bright smoothie bowls to sweet waffles and savoury benedicts — all made with love.
The easiest way to celebrate Easter is with a simple yet elegant and delicious brunch. It can be easily prepared while the kids are doing an egg hunt and served with style as they all emerge, famished.
Eggs are a great choice – not only are they following the theme of Easter, but they are inexpensive, nutritious, and can be prepared in many ways. Simple scrambled eggs are always a hit. They need to be cooked super slow on the lowest heat to get them really soft and creamy. It takes some patience, but it really pays off and transports your palate straight to a French café eating oeufs brouillés. With a classic such as this, there are always great variations. Smoked salmon is a popular addition, or some shaved truffle (truffle oil is an easier alternative). Jamie Oliver has an innovative way of serving scrambled eggs in a soft bun with spiced tomato chutney. Simply delicious.
Still keeping it simple – poached eggs are always popular. Ensure you swirl the water while popping the egg in so that the yolk stays together with the white, and the egg forms a neat ball. Poached eggs on sourdough toast with mashed avocado is a well-loved favourite. Add slow-roasted tomato, hummus, fresh chili, and arugula for a more gourmet version.
Try Australian Chef Donna Hay’s Moroccan poached eggs, served on Turkish flatbread with garlicky yoghurt, spinach, and green olive tapenade for something more exotic.
An age-old classic that may bring back fond childhood memories is a deviled egg. I prepared some for my family, and my children just loved them. For those unfamiliar with this dish (also called a stuffed egg), the egg is hard-boiled, then cut in half. The yolk is carefully removed and mixed with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and cayenne pepper. The mixture is then spooned or piped back into the egg white. The deviled egg can be traced to ancient Rome, where hard-boiled eggs were served with sauces as an appetizer. The stuffing of the eggs was first seen in Spain in the 13th century.
Frittata is another simple brunch classic. Many people think it is an Italian dish because its name comes from the Italian word friggere, meaning to fry, but this dish is not often seen on Italian menus. It is basically a crustless quiche. Any type of filling is put into a pan to which beaten egg is added. Once the underside of the egg has browned, the pan is put into the oven, where the top part is browned. It is then turned out and served sliced. Asparagus, goat cheese, and herbs are a favourite combination in my family. The famous Israeli chef, Yotam Ottolenghi, serves a zucchini and ciabatta frittata with Parmesan cheese that is simple to make and has wow factor.
If you want to outsource your brunch solution, there are many excellent options here in Oakville and Burlington.
Say cheers to new experiences with our Best Cocktails Talk of the Town Award-winner, The King’s Arms!
This Downtown Oakville bar and restaurant is well-known for their creative mixes, often providing specialized seasonal drinks perfect for summer, winter, fall and spring.
Warm up with their current selections – Absinthe Mule, Spiced Pumpkin, James Cold Brew Martini, Smoked Cadillac Margarita and Hickory Smoked Old Fashioned.
Venturing a little further north? Check out our Best Cocktails runner-up, The Pipes and Taps!
Indulge in their twists on classic drinks like the Pomegranate Cosmopolitan, Privateer No. 1 and sinful sangrias. Don’t worry, you can still find your favourites with their delectable Manhattans, Moscow Mules and more.
Patio drinking more your style? Come visit this summer and soak in those lakeside views at Bronte Boathouse, Best Cocktails second runner-up!
Cool off with slushies like Froze All Day, Watermelon Mule, and Pink Bikini, or say hello to summer vibes with special cocktails like the Tipsy Mermaid, Smoke on the Water, Beachy Bourbon or Fun in the Sun.
Thank you so much to everyone who voted! The next category will be announced in February.
