Top 6 Easter Brunch Spots In #the6ix
Written by Michelle Johannesson
It’s that time of year again…The colours of spring are beginning to bloom, temperatures are starting to rise and little chocolate eggs seem to be popping up everywhere! If you celebrate Easter, a get-together with family and friends is probably on your list of traditions for the long weekend. This blog introduces 6 of our favourite Toronto brunch spots, all of which are conveniently open throughout Easter Weekend. Warning: this post might make you hungry!
1. Old Mill
This year, Old Mill is hosting an Easter Buffet Extravaganza and Sweet Table. Executive Chef Martin Buehner will be preparing traditional favourites like Carved Roast Beef and Baked Bone-in Ham. Guests can also feast on delicious pasta, a selection of seafood, poultry and fish, imported cheeses and salads. Plus, your little ones will be surprised by a special visit from the Easter Bunny himself! The Old Mill is a charming venue with historical sophistication, which makes it a great place to celebrate the holidays with your family.
2. Mildred’s Temple Kitchen
Savour your way through Easter Brunch at the Toronto kitchen that worships flavour! Brunch at Mildred’s Temple is anything but ordinary. Conveniently open on Easter Monday, Mildred’s Temple is the perfect spot to spend time with your family while eating epic brunch dishes like Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes and Steak & Eggs. This spot doesn’t accept reservations on weekends, so make sure you get there early!
3. Casa Loma
Make unforgettable family memories this Easter at Toronto’s elegant castle! Casa Loma will be hosting its Annual Easter Brunch featuring a complete seafood bar, domestic and imported cheeses and delicious classics like Roasted Leg of Lamb and Pan Seared Cornish Hen. Admission to Casa Loma is included in the Easter Brunch fee, which creates the perfect opportunity for you and your family to spend the day exploring the castle’s enchanting grounds!
4. The Drake Hotel
If you’re looking for an upscale Easter Brunch, look no further than The Drake Hotel! Known for baking some of Toronto’s best scones and for being a popular neighbourhood brunch spot, The Drake Hotel will be hosting a luxurious Easter Brunch on April 16th in its Gold Coast Ballroom. From 10 AM to 3 PM guests can enjoy live entertainment by Steve Biossat Trio, a children’s room filled with arts and crafts, and a mouth-watering buffet menu including an omelette station, cheese and charcuterie boards and a selection of spring desserts.
5. Globe Bistro
Given the TripAdvisor 2016 Certificate of Excellence, Globe Bistro offers neighbourhood dining at its best. This Easter, Globe will be providing a prix fixe menu featuring delicious dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Globe offers guests a unique local dining experience and boasts an open kitchen where guests can chat with the chef. Brunch starts at 11 AM, so rally your friends and family together for a delicious neighbourhood Easter feast!
6. The Stockyards: Smokehouse & Larder
If you’re looking for an Easter brunch spot that has that cozy ‘home-cooking’ feel, The Stockyards: Smokehouse & Larder is the place for you! Located on St. Clair Ave., Stockyards offers tasty renditions of comfort food and diner classics. Bring your friends and family to feast on delicious homestyle classics like Chicken & Waffles and Biscuits with Sausage Gravy. The Stockyards is the perfect spot to enjoy good food with great company during Easter weekend.
