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The Best French Toast in Toronto

Shania & Peony Wong

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Shania & Peony Wong

The Best French Toast in Toronto

Brunch isn’t complete without French toast on the table, especially if it comes from any of these restaurants in Toronto. Though it may seem like a simple dish, the ones you’ll find here are far more complex than you’d think. From French toast topped with duck confit to slices of bread crusted with corn flakes, this classic breakfast item is taken to a whole new level.

Here are some of the best places you can get French toast in Toronto.

Liberty Village

70 Fraser Ave

School

Breakfast & Brunch

This popular brunch spot in Liberty Village has three kinds of French toast, including one that’s loaded with gooey Cheddar-Jack Cheese, one that’s encrusted with Rice Krispies and another that’s topped with Cinnamon Toast Crunch.

School

Liberty Village

70 Fraser Ave

This popular brunch spot in Liberty Village has three kinds of French toast, including one that’s loaded with gooey Cheddar-Jack Cheese, one that’s encrusted with Rice Krispies and another that’s topped with Cinnamon Toast Crunch.

Breakfast & Brunch

Beast

Located at the corner of Tecumseth and Whitaker is this restaurant’s unique take on French toast. Theirs is topped with duck confit, cranberry mostarda, whipped creme fraiche and maple syrup.

Beast

Located at the corner of Tecumseth and Whitaker is this restaurant’s unique take on French toast. Theirs is topped with duck confit, cranberry mostarda, whipped creme fraiche and maple syrup.

The Morning After

Two kinds of French toast are available at this restaurant on Fort York Boulevard. There’s a cornflake battered French toast topped with banana slices and a peanut maple syrup drizzle or a brioche French toast with citrus.

The Morning After

Two kinds of French toast are available at this restaurant on Fort York Boulevard. There’s a cornflake battered French toast topped with banana slices and a peanut maple syrup drizzle or a brioche French toast with citrus.

Dundas West

907 Dundas St W

Saving Grace

Breakfast & Brunch

The French toast at this breakfast spot on Dundas West is usually topped with caramelized bananas and powdered sugar.

Saving Grace

Dundas West

907 Dundas St W

The French toast at this breakfast spot on Dundas West is usually topped with caramelized bananas and powdered sugar.

Breakfast & Brunch

Church and Wellesley

3 Charles St E

Wish Restaurant

The challah French toast at this restaurant on Charles Street is only available during the weekend. It’s topped with blueberries, caramelized bananas and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Wish Restaurant

Church and Wellesley

3 Charles St E

The challah French toast at this restaurant on Charles Street is only available during the weekend. It’s topped with blueberries, caramelized bananas and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Insomnia

Breakfast & Brunch

Fresh berries and cream cheese are stuffed between two pieces of challah bread at this restaurant located in the heart of the Annex. They also have a challah French toast spiked with citrus.

Insomnia

Fresh berries and cream cheese are stuffed between two pieces of challah bread at this restaurant located in the heart of the Annex. They also have a challah French toast spiked with citrus.

Breakfast & Brunch

Little Italy

74 Lippincott St

Aunties & Uncles - CLOSED

Breakfast & Brunch

The cinnamon French toast is just one of the brunch dishes to get at this spot near College and Bathurst. It’s topped with powdered sugar and served with fruit and maple syrup.

Aunties & Uncles - CLOSED

Little Italy

74 Lippincott St

The cinnamon French toast is just one of the brunch dishes to get at this spot near College and Bathurst. It’s topped with powdered sugar and served with fruit and maple syrup.

Breakfast & Brunch

Bayview and Leaside

1614 Bayview Ave

Sophie's Kitchen

This Leaside brunch spot is taking French toast to a whole new level by stuffing sweet candied bacon and tart green apple between two slices of brioche. They also have a pecan and cinnamon cornflake crusted French toast.

Sophie's Kitchen

Bayview and Leaside

1614 Bayview Ave

This Leaside brunch spot is taking French toast to a whole new level by stuffing sweet candied bacon and tart green apple between two slices of brioche. They also have a pecan and cinnamon cornflake crusted French toast.

Ramona's Kitchen

Piled high is the banana bread French toast at this restaurant in Thornhill and in The Annex Food Hall. You can also opt for their challah bread French toast that is infused with French vanilla.

Ramona's Kitchen

Piled high is the banana bread French toast at this restaurant in Thornhill and in The Annex Food Hall. You can also opt for their challah bread French toast that is infused with French vanilla.

Bonjour Brioche

The French toast at this sit-down bakery in Riverside is baked instead of pan-fried and is served with fresh fruit and maple syrup.

Bonjour Brioche

The French toast at this sit-down bakery in Riverside is baked instead of pan-fried and is served with fresh fruit and maple syrup.

Yonge and Eglinton

2140 Yonge St

MIA Brunch Bar

The French toast at this brunch spot near Yonge and Eglinton is encrusted with cornflakes, which gives the dish a nice crunch.

MIA Brunch Bar

Yonge and Eglinton

2140 Yonge St

The French toast at this brunch spot near Yonge and Eglinton is encrusted with cornflakes, which gives the dish a nice crunch.

King East

191 King St E

Le Petit Déjeuner

Breakfast & Brunch

The all-day breakfast menu at this spot near St. Lawrence Market includes three pieces of French toast served with fresh strawberries, bananas and whipped cream.

Le Petit Déjeuner

King East

191 King St E

The all-day breakfast menu at this spot near St. Lawrence Market includes three pieces of French toast served with fresh strawberries, bananas and whipped cream.

Breakfast & Brunch