Ratings:
Critic’s pick
NNNNN Brunchalicious
NNNN Eggs ‘traordinary
NNN Quiche me quick
Prices:
$ Under $15 per person (minus alcohol)
$$ $15 to $20 per person (minus alcohol)
$$$ Over $20 per person (minus alcohol)
Patio
Crèpes à GoGo
18 Yorkville, at Yonge, 416-922-6765. Now in new digs on the ground floor of a swanky Yorkville condo tower, this Gallic café has retained its formidable charm. With only three small tables and a four-stool lunch counter, seats are always at a premium, especially on the weekend. Best: made with barley and oats, two dozen different wheat-free sweet ‘n’ savoury crepes including the Quebecoise, with scrambled egg, mozzarella and maple syrup the Véronique, with Brie, strawberries, spinach and maple syrup the Rive Droite, with smoked salmon, sour cream, dilled scrambled egg and spinach to drink, minty house-brewed Limonana lemonade. Open Monday to Saturday 10:30 am to 6:30 pm, Sunday 10:30 am to 6 pm. Unlicensed. Access: barrier-free. Rating: NNN $$
Also in the area…
Manyata
55 Avenue Rd, at Yorkville, 416-935-0000. Co-owners and chefs Greg Couillard and David Nganga put a pan-Asian spin on the first meal of the day in their Spice Room offshoot’s palm court in Hazelton Lanes. $25.95 gets you all you can eat and a pianist. Open Saturday and Sunday 11:30 am to 3 pm. Reservations accepted. Licensed. Access: barrier-free. $$$
One
116 Yorkville, at Hazelton, 416-961-9600. Mark McEwan, the Food TV star and powerhouse behind Pronto, North 44 and Bymark, brings his unparalleled polish to Yorkville’s Hazelton Hotel. Sure, you pay for the privilege ($12 for fries?), but it’s almost worth it if just for professional service. Open Saturday and Sunday 11:30 am to 4:30 pm. Reservations accepted. Licensed. Access: barrier-free. $$$