In a city obsessed with brunch, it's no secret that there's an endless supply of tasty options when it comes to finding picture-perfect pancakes. While blueberry compote still reigns as a signature topping, from chocolate sauce to smoked duck fat and everything in between, there's nothing that doesn't work on this brunch staple. Here are our top 25 picks for the best pancakes in Toronto.
678 Queen St E
White Lily Diner
A simple three stack option is sometimes all you need! White Lily Diner's buttermilk griddle cakes ($15) can be ordered off the menu all day long, with the option to add a side of bacon or sausage for $5.75.
1727 Dundas St W
Viaggio Restaurant
Hiding out on the dessert menu, Viaggio's tiramisu pancakes ($22) can be enjoyed after lunch or dinner. Made with espresso syrup, these buttermilk pancakes feature a tiramisu mousse and a dusting of cocoa.
88 Fort York Blvd
The Morning After
Inspired by hangover cravings, The Morning After has several pancake options for those seeking a morning after antidote. The Spill the Tea ($18, pictured) features a stack of buttermilk pancakes coated in coconut matcha custard, strawberry compote and blueberries topped with black sesame seeds, maple syrup & shredded coconut. Or, try the No regrets (red velvet pancake with whipped cream cheese frosting, topped with cocoa powder, & seasonal berries). You can also get the classic version, a lemon ricotta take, or an entire platter to share ($40).
1550 Dundas St W
The Good Fork
Priding itself on seasonal ingredients, the pancake options ($20) are often on rotation. While their Blueberry Halva pancakes are to die for, this fall, don't miss this season's stack: it features slow roasted strawberries, pistachio, saffron and lemon custard, topped with pismaniye (a Turkish take on cotton candy).
1614 Bayview Ave
Sophie's Kitchen
Sophie's lemon ricotta pancakes ($14) also come with a blueberry compote on top. Nice and thin, they're the perfect balance of sweet meets savoury, thanks to the cheese. Add an extra pancake for $5 or save room for a side.
887 Dundas St W
Sisters And Co
In the mood for something a little different? Sisters & Co does Earl Grey pancakes ($17); a satisfying stack of buttermilk pancakes topped with a dollop of Earl grey mascarpone, strawberry sauce, seasonal fruit and maple syrup.
70 Fraser Ave
School Restaurant
A brunch staple, School's black and blue pancakes ($20) feature a super fluffy triple stack of flapjacks, served with a shot glass of maple syrup, a generous spread of brown sugar butter, whipped cream and real maple syrup.
1100 Queen St E
Pasaj
A Mediterranean take on an all-American staple, Grandma's pancakes ($20) are drenched in house sour cherry jam and topped with tahini helva, labneh and crushed pistachios.
85 Hanna Ave #104
Mildred's Temple Kitchen
If you've lived in Toronto for a while, chances are you know Mrs. Biederhof's wild blueberry pancakes ($20). A bit of a local legend, they're served with wild blueberry compote, Lanark County organic maple syrup and whipped cream.
2131 Yonge St
Oretta Midtown
In true Italian fashion, Oretta's fritelle lemon cakes ($20) served with seasonal fruit, sweet mascarpone and maple syrup are a fun and fancy take on a traditional pancake.
These house-made buttermilk pancakes ($30) with stewed blueberries, whipped cheesecake and graham crumble are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth! Add a side order of smoked ham or turkey sausage for a savoury kick.
2140 Yonge St
MIA Brunch Bar
The fluffy pancake trio ($20) offers a choice of original, blueberry or chocolate pancakes topped with fresh berries, maple chantilly, icing sugar and served with maple cream. Right now, don't miss Mia's Nutella pancakes slathered in whipped cream and chocolate sauce!
Lazy Daisy's cinnamon bun pancakes are exactly what they sound like—fluffy buttermilk flapjacks swirled with cinnamon, then topped with cream cheese drizzle and whipped cream. Get them in a tall stack ($20.95 for four) or a short stack (two for $11.95) and don't forget the side order of Mennonite bacon!
50 Bloor St W
Holts Café Bloor Street
After a round of shopping at Holt Renfrew, sneak away to Holts Cafe for an order of pancakes. Available Saturdays and Sundays, the buttermilk pancakes come in a tall stack ($20) or a short stack ($11) and are served with white chocolate and mascarpone cream and blueberry compote.
100 City Centre Dr
Fuwa Fuwa - Square One
The fluffiest soufflé pancakes in all of Toronto, Fuwa Fuwa's Japanese pancakes come in a ton of flavours with fun toppings. There are roughly 15 different kinds of pancakes on the menu, ranging in price from $12.99 to $18.75. Try the matcha white chocolate, or opt for something sweeter like the cookies n' cream.
810 St Clair Ave W
Emma's Country Kitchen
Pancakes are all the rage at this spot in St. Clair West Village. Just in time for fall, try the spiced pumpkin pancakes ($22) with roasted walnuts and toffee topped with whipped brown butter. Or try the cinnamon bun pancakes (equally delicious), or a tried and true classic buttermilk option.
1568 Bayview Ave
Eggstatic
Choose from four different kinds of pancakes at Eggstatic, a popular spot for brunch-goers in Toronto and Mississauga. The biscoff lotus pancakes ($24.99) are more dessert than anything, and come loaded with fresh strawberries, blueberries, grounded lotus biscuits, vanilla ice cream and are topped with a rich creamy cookie butter sauce.
426 St Clarens Ave
Daily Grind
Stop by for a fresh cup of coffee and sit down to stay for the lemon ricotta pancakes ($16). Made from scratch, they feature a stack of four fluffy pancakes, served with lemon curd and wild blueberries.
84 Park Lawn Rd
Chiang Mai
Blueberry pancakes ($16) might seem out of place on a Thai restaurant menu, but they're part of Chiang Mai's recently introduced brunch menu, available only at their Junction location Friday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
1108 St Clair Ave W
CANO Restaurant
A popular spot in Little Italy, CANO's brunch menu includes a stack of buttermilk tiramisu pancakes served with a healthy slather of tiramisu crèma, shaved orange zest and maple syrup.
550 Wellington St W
Casa Madera
Come hungry, or be prepared to share— although they're thin, Casa Madera's poppyseed pancakes ($26) are served with lemon whipped cream, blackberries, cherry almond syrup, toasted almonds and lemon zest. Take your time with these, and enjoy the live entertainment that typically accompanies brunch hour at this spot, tucked inside 1 Hotel Toronto.
Located in Clio
Margo
Savour the final days of strawberry season in Ontario with Margo's gorgeous and perfectly fluffy buttermilk pancake stack ($20), featuring macerated strawberries, edible florals and maple syrup.
299 Roncesvalles Ave
Barque BBQ
Though a barbecue joint might sound like an unlikely spot for pancakes, Barque's smoked duck pancakes ($23), featuring pulled smoked duck leg, blueberry compote, whipped chèvre, maple syrup and fruit, strike the perfect balance between savoury and sweet.
88 Ossington Ave
Bar Koukla
An Ossington favourite, Bar Koukla's brunch menu includes a selection of savoury and sweet Mediterranean-inspired eats. The baklava spiced pancakes ($16) are served with yogurt, pistachios, wild Ontario blueberries and a special baklava syrup.
792 Dundas St W
Almond Butterfly Cafe - Dundas
With brunch now available weekdays and weekends until 5 p.m., Almond Butterfly Bistro is the go-to spot for when a pancake craving hits. Their pancake stack ($18.95) currently features a banana hazelnut option topped with chocolate and whipped cream!
In a city obsessed with brunch, it's no secret that there's an endless supply of tasty options when it comes to finding picture-perfect pancakes. While blueberry compote still reigns as a signature topping, from chocolate sauce to smoked duck fat and everything in between, there's nothing that doesn't work on this brunch staple. Here are our top 25 picks for the best pancakes in Toronto.
678 Queen St E
White Lily Diner
A simple three stack option is sometimes all you need! White Lily Diner's buttermilk griddle cakes ($15) can be ordered off the menu all day long, with the option to add a side of bacon or sausage for $5.75.
1727 Dundas St W
Viaggio Restaurant
Hiding out on the dessert menu, Viaggio's tiramisu pancakes ($22) can be enjoyed after lunch or dinner. Made with espresso syrup, these buttermilk pancakes feature a tiramisu mousse and a dusting of cocoa.
88 Fort York Blvd
The Morning After
Inspired by hangover cravings, The Morning After has several pancake options for those seeking a morning after antidote. The Spill the Tea ($18, pictured) features a stack of buttermilk pancakes coated in coconut matcha custard, strawberry compote and blueberries topped with black sesame seeds, maple syrup & shredded coconut. Or, try the No regrets (red velvet pancake with whipped cream cheese frosting, topped with cocoa powder, & seasonal berries). You can also get the classic version, a lemon ricotta take, or an entire platter to share ($40).
1550 Dundas St W
The Good Fork
Priding itself on seasonal ingredients, the pancake options ($20) are often on rotation. While their Blueberry Halva pancakes are to die for, this fall, don't miss this season's stack: it features slow roasted strawberries, pistachio, saffron and lemon custard, topped with pismaniye (a Turkish take on cotton candy).
1614 Bayview Ave
Sophie's Kitchen
Sophie's lemon ricotta pancakes ($14) also come with a blueberry compote on top. Nice and thin, they're the perfect balance of sweet meets savoury, thanks to the cheese. Add an extra pancake for $5 or save room for a side.
887 Dundas St W
Sisters And Co
In the mood for something a little different? Sisters & Co does Earl Grey pancakes ($17); a satisfying stack of buttermilk pancakes topped with a dollop of Earl grey mascarpone, strawberry sauce, seasonal fruit and maple syrup.
70 Fraser Ave
School Restaurant
A brunch staple, School's black and blue pancakes ($20) feature a super fluffy triple stack of flapjacks, served with a shot glass of maple syrup, a generous spread of brown sugar butter, whipped cream and real maple syrup.
1100 Queen St E
Pasaj
A Mediterranean take on an all-American staple, Grandma's pancakes ($20) are drenched in house sour cherry jam and topped with tahini helva, labneh and crushed pistachios.
85 Hanna Ave #104
Mildred's Temple Kitchen
If you've lived in Toronto for a while, chances are you know Mrs. Biederhof's wild blueberry pancakes ($20). A bit of a local legend, they're served with wild blueberry compote, Lanark County organic maple syrup and whipped cream.
2131 Yonge St
Oretta Midtown
In true Italian fashion, Oretta's fritelle lemon cakes ($20) served with seasonal fruit, sweet mascarpone and maple syrup are a fun and fancy take on a traditional pancake.
ONE Restaurant
These house-made buttermilk pancakes ($30) with stewed blueberries, whipped cheesecake and graham crumble are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth! Add a side order of smoked ham or turkey sausage for a savoury kick.
2140 Yonge St
MIA Brunch Bar
The fluffy pancake trio ($20) offers a choice of original, blueberry or chocolate pancakes topped with fresh berries, maple chantilly, icing sugar and served with maple cream. Right now, don't miss Mia's Nutella pancakes slathered in whipped cream and chocolate sauce!
Lazy Daisy's Cafe's Farmstead Chilli
Lazy Daisy's cinnamon bun pancakes are exactly what they sound like—fluffy buttermilk flapjacks swirled with cinnamon, then topped with cream cheese drizzle and whipped cream. Get them in a tall stack ($20.95 for four) or a short stack (two for $11.95) and don't forget the side order of Mennonite bacon!
50 Bloor St W
Holts Café Bloor Street
After a round of shopping at Holt Renfrew, sneak away to Holts Cafe for an order of pancakes. Available Saturdays and Sundays, the buttermilk pancakes come in a tall stack ($20) or a short stack ($11) and are served with white chocolate and mascarpone cream and blueberry compote.
100 City Centre Dr
Fuwa Fuwa - Square One
The fluffiest soufflé pancakes in all of Toronto, Fuwa Fuwa's Japanese pancakes come in a ton of flavours with fun toppings. There are roughly 15 different kinds of pancakes on the menu, ranging in price from $12.99 to $18.75. Try the matcha white chocolate, or opt for something sweeter like the cookies n' cream.
810 St Clair Ave W
Emma's Country Kitchen
Pancakes are all the rage at this spot in St. Clair West Village. Just in time for fall, try the spiced pumpkin pancakes ($22) with roasted walnuts and toffee topped with whipped brown butter. Or try the cinnamon bun pancakes (equally delicious), or a tried and true classic buttermilk option.
1568 Bayview Ave
Eggstatic
Choose from four different kinds of pancakes at Eggstatic, a popular spot for brunch-goers in Toronto and Mississauga. The biscoff lotus pancakes ($24.99) are more dessert than anything, and come loaded with fresh strawberries, blueberries, grounded lotus biscuits, vanilla ice cream and are topped with a rich creamy cookie butter sauce.
426 St Clarens Ave
Daily Grind
Stop by for a fresh cup of coffee and sit down to stay for the lemon ricotta pancakes ($16). Made from scratch, they feature a stack of four fluffy pancakes, served with lemon curd and wild blueberries.
84 Park Lawn Rd
Chiang Mai
Blueberry pancakes ($16) might seem out of place on a Thai restaurant menu, but they're part of Chiang Mai's recently introduced brunch menu, available only at their Junction location Friday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
1108 St Clair Ave W
CANO Restaurant
A popular spot in Little Italy, CANO's brunch menu includes a stack of buttermilk tiramisu pancakes served with a healthy slather of tiramisu crèma, shaved orange zest and maple syrup.
550 Wellington St W
Casa Madera
Come hungry, or be prepared to share— although they're thin, Casa Madera's poppyseed pancakes ($26) are served with lemon whipped cream, blackberries, cherry almond syrup, toasted almonds and lemon zest. Take your time with these, and enjoy the live entertainment that typically accompanies brunch hour at this spot, tucked inside 1 Hotel Toronto.
Located in Clio
Margo
Savour the final days of strawberry season in Ontario with Margo's gorgeous and perfectly fluffy buttermilk pancake stack ($20), featuring macerated strawberries, edible florals and maple syrup.
299 Roncesvalles Ave
Barque BBQ
Though a barbecue joint might sound like an unlikely spot for pancakes, Barque's smoked duck pancakes ($23), featuring pulled smoked duck leg, blueberry compote, whipped chèvre, maple syrup and fruit, strike the perfect balance between savoury and sweet.
88 Ossington Ave
Bar Koukla
An Ossington favourite, Bar Koukla's brunch menu includes a selection of savoury and sweet Mediterranean-inspired eats. The baklava spiced pancakes ($16) are served with yogurt, pistachios, wild Ontario blueberries and a special baklava syrup.
792 Dundas St W
Almond Butterfly Cafe - Dundas
With brunch now available weekdays and weekends until 5 p.m., Almond Butterfly Bistro is the go-to spot for when a pancake craving hits. Their pancake stack ($18.95) currently features a banana hazelnut option topped with chocolate and whipped cream!
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