Breakfast Restaurants in Toronto

Toronto is a city of more than 2.7 million people, located on the banks of Lake Ontario. Intersected by the Humber and the Don rivers, Toronto has many recreational opportunities for boaters, kayakers and canoers. Enjoy the more than 90 kilometers of hiking and biking trails in the city's many parks, visit the Allan Gardens Conservatory or stroll through the two-acre Music Garden. If you have kids, the Franklin Children's Garden will teach them all about how plants grow, or take them birdwatching at Humber Bay Park. Before you set off on a fun-packed day, don't forget to eat breakfast at one of Toronto's many breakfast places.

Chez Cora

Chez Cora restaurants are a Toronto institution. With breakfast dishes like Surprise (French toast loaded with fresh fruit), Waffles with strawberries and cream, yogurt harvest crunch (yogurt with fruit and granola) and spinach and cheddar omelettes, Chez Cora is popular throughout Toronto for very good reasons: Prices are inexpensive, portions are large and the service is quick. If you're in Toronto on a Sunday, don't miss Chez Cora's Sunday Brunch. Just get there early as lines develop around the block by midmorning--it's that popular. Chez Cora has two locations in Toronto.

277 Wellington St. W.
Toronto, Canada
Tel: (+1) (416) 598-2672

13-1881 Steeles Ave. W.
Toronto, Canada
Tel: (+1) (416) 665-0201
chezcora.com

Fran's

A Toronto tradition since 1940, Fran's serves superb traditional breakfasts in two Toronto locations. Fran's Big Breakfast, consisting of two eggs, two sausages, two bacon strips, two pancakes, home fries and toast, is one of the most popular breakfast choices. Fran's also offers pancakes, waffles, French toast, steak benedict, eggs benedict, New York striploin steak and eggs and lots more. Don't miss Fran's for great food and inexpensive prices. It's a perfect spot for a hearty breakfast before hitting one of Toronto's hiking or biking trails. Fran's is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

20 College St.
Toronto, Canada
Tel: (+1) (416) 923-9867

200 Victoria St.
Toronto, Canada
Tel: (+1) (416) 304-0085
fransrestaurant.com

Kensington Natural Bakery

If you're looking for a low-fat, healthy breakfast before a morning of kayaking, look no further than Kensington Natural Bakery. Popular with Torontonians because of its fresh croissants, danishes, muffins and pies, Kensington Natural Bakery uses organic ingredients to bake delicious and healthy breakfast items. The owner doesn't add any chemicals, preservatives or additives to anything he bakes and even offers baked goods you can eat if you're lactose intolerant, have diabetes, allergies or celiac disease. Many products also are completely vegan. Eat a healthy, light breakfast at Kensington Natural Bakery and try one of the 14 herbal teas or some freshly squeezed organic fruit juice.

460 Bloor St. W.
Toronto, Canada
Tel: (+1) 416 534 1294
kensingtonnaturalbakery.com

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Article Written By Rachel Reeves

Rachel Reeves is a full-time freelance writer and editor, currently based in Bangkok, Thailand. She has been writing since 1984 and has been published in the "Dallas Morning News," "Santa Monica Mirror," "Bangkok Post," and Associated Content.com and Zappos.com. Reeves has a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Miami University.

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