Boxing Day brunch in Toronto means that the day after Christmas might just be the best Monday of whole year.
With the gift-giving deadline passed and all the stress of seeing family now over, spending the day indulging seems well deserved.
Here’s where to eat brunch in Toronto on Boxing Day.
Bannock
Conveniently situated across from the Eaton Centre,, this O&B restaurant will be open for brunch and dinner from 11 am on Boxing Day to keep shoppers fueled before and after hitting the sales.
Address: 401 Bay Street, Toronto
Instagram: @bannock_to
Cafe Boulud
Boxing Day in Yorkville can be kicked off between 11 am and 3 pm with two- and three-course prix fixe menus for $55 and $65, respectively. On the menu, sweet and savoury plates including selections such as oysters, duck hash, lemon ricotta pancakes, and more.
Address: 60 Yorkville Avenue, Toronto
Instagram: @cafebouludto
Cafe Neon
The Queen Street location is serving brunch on New Year’s Day from 11 am to 4 pm, while the outpost on Wallace is open and offering brunch from 10 am to 3 pm.
Address: 1024 Queen Street West, Toronto; 241 Wallace Avenue, Toronto
Instagram: @cafe_neon
Cardinal Rule
Brunch is on 11 am to 4 pm this Boxing Day at this popular restaurant on Roncesvalles.On the menu, classic breakfasts, build-you-own-bennies and an abundance of vegan options.
Address: 5 Roncesvalles Avenue, Toronto
Instagram: @cardinalrule
Dirty Food Catering
Boxing Day brunch in The Junction can be had 9 am to 3 pm at this newly opened eatery. Look forward to chicken and waffle sandwiches, bacon s’more waffles, and more.
Address: 3070 Dundas Street West, Toronto
Instagram: @dirtyfoodto
The Drake Hotel
Address: 1150 Queen Street West, Toronto
Instagram: @thedrakehotel
Lavelle
Cure your holiday hangover at this rooftop restaurant overlooking King West. Not only is the wintergarden outfitted with firepits, Chef Romain Avril is offering a $25 prix fixe menu with optional bottomless mimosas for $50.
Address: 627 King Street West, Toronto
Instagram: @chezlavelle
Lisa Marie
Brunch every single day from 11 am to 4 pm for seven days straight starting Boxing Day and wrapping up the day after NYD. Go for the double pancake pork burgers and bacon explosion Benedicts.
Address: 638 Queen Street West, Toronto
Instagram: @barlisamarie
The Saucy Pierogi
Does your ideal post-Christmas meal entail dumplings and schnitzel? Work off that hard-earned hangover with a spread of Polish comfort foods, available from noon to 10 pm on Boxing Day.
Address: 1282 Dundas Street West, Toronto
Instagram: @thesaucypierogi
The Wren
Birds, beers, a one-minute talent competition. It’s not brunch, but it’s something to do after you’ve already consumed your weight in Bennies elsewhere. Festivities kick off at 4 pm.
Address: 1382 Danforth Avenue, Toronto
Instagram: @thewrendanforth