Whether you have brunch plans or not, there are times when nothing hits the spot quite like a classic French toast. You can opt for the traditional version, sprinkled with powdered sugar and drizzled with maple syrup, or explore unique variations with creative toppings and artistic presentations. These renditions can include both sweet and savoury toppings. Fortunately, Toronto has got tons of brunch spots, so you’re likely to stumble upon this delicious dish made with sliced bread, eggs, and milk. To make things even more convenient for you, we’ve curated a list of restaurants that serve the best French toast. Bon appétit!
Here’s where you can get the best French toast in the Toronto area near you:
School
The brunch spot offers two types of French toast as part of the menu. There’s the Super Cheesy Bacon French Toast, which comes with cheddar-jack Cheese, and Ontario no. 2 maple syrup. The other is their Krispy Krunchy French toast, with crackle + pop w/ peach-raspberry compote, sugar dust + brown sugar butter. No reservations are needed.
MIA Brunch Bar
The French toast offering at this brunch destination is the Crunchy French Toast. It’s crusted with cornflakes and has cinnamon, maple chantilly, fresh berries, sweet cream drizzle, and icing sugar. Reservations can be made via their Instagram page or by calling 416-322-5553.
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Bonjour Brioche
You can find the dish under the entrées portion of the menu. The Baked French Toast comes with a side of seasonal fruit, icing sugar and maple syrup. No reservations are needed.
Cluny Bistro & Boulangerie
The French bistro serves a variety of classic and fusion dishes. As part of the brunch menu, the restaurant offers the Chocolate Bread Pudding French Toast. This includes salted caramel, stewed banana, banana & white chocolate chantilly cream, and bresaline. Reservations can be made online.
Sophie’s
Sophie’s first opened in 2018 in Toronto. The menu offers a variety of brunch classics, including two types of French toast. The Pecan Cornflake Crusted French Toast has a pecan and cinnamon cornflake crust, fresh fruit and it’s served with whipped cream and maple syrup. The Best Stuffed French Toast Ever comes stuffed with tart green apple and sweet candied bacon. No reservations are needed.
Insomnia
The brunch spot in the Annex neighbourhood offers sandwiches, Benedicts, cocktails and more. For its French toast item, the menu has the Citrus Spiked French Toast, which comes with challah bread, icing sugar, and maple syrup. Reservations can be made online.
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Rosemary & Thyme
The restaurant offers different sides and toppings as options for the French toast. This includes eggs, bacon, sausage, Peameal bacon, and fruit. Stuffed French Toast is also available. No reservations are needed.
Saving Grace
The restaurant whips up a selection of breakfast classics, including their take on French toast: Caramelized Banana French Toast. It comes topped with banana pieces and syrup, for those looking for a sweeter breakfast. No reservations are needed.
Bar Reyna & Reyna on King
The menu features a Mediterranean inspired Baklava french toast. Yup, just thing the deliciousness of the baklava, pistachios and more… The REYNA Baklava French toast boasts just that…baklava crusted challah bread, orange blossom, vanilla ricotta, and topped with candied pistachios. Oh’ my!
Ramona’s Kitchen
The menu features three different French toast options. There’s the Banana French Toast (toasted walnuts, sliced bananas), Challah French Toast (berries of the day, honey butter and maple syrup), and Apple Cinnamon French Toast (apple cinnamon sauce, sliced almonds and vanilla ice cream). No reservations are needed.
The Morning After
Pick between two French toast options from this restaurant’s brunch menu. This includes The Cure, served with cinnamon sugar, tequila caramel sauce and mixed berries. Their other option is Stay Toasted, which is dipped in custard. No reservations are needed for brunch.
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