I moved to Toronto on a freezing Sunday morning in February and the very first thing I did was wait in line for 45 minutes to go for brunch. “You see, brunch is an INSTITUTION in Toronto,” my friend explained to me as we took the subway to the other side of the city to try the pancake joint she had been eyeing. “It’s something you have to do.”

In honour of the six’s sacred Sunday spread we rounded up 10 of the best places in the city to grab a stack of pancakes, and numerous other brunch items while you’re at it.

#1: Mildred’s Temple Kitchen

THE LEGEND. Mrs. Biederhof’s Legendary Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes isn’t something to joke about. Ready to be indulged all week long! #mildredstemplekitchen (Photo: @alyssalena_)

A photo posted by Worship Flavour (@mildredstemplekitchen) on Jul 26, 2016 at 8:04am PDT

 

#2: Old School

It’s Sunday #brunch. Come get a load of our #loaded flapjacks. Peanut butter icing Reese’s caramel and bananas. Only @oldschoolyyz #toronto #torontolife #tasteoftoronto #blogger #thesix #chefs #chefslife #foodporn #gastroporn #narcity_toronto #feedmyphone #tastethe6ix #foodgasm #food #foodie #toeats #chef #restaurants #eating #toreats #nowtoronto #hypetoronto #gastropost #craveto @chefred1212

A photo posted by Old School (@oldschoolyyz) on Jul 3, 2016 at 7:25am PDT

#3: Thompson Diner

No better way to start the day ? #ThompsonDiner #ThompsonToronto #Pancakes #Breakfast #Yummy Photo: @6ixclassics

A photo posted by Thompson Toronto (@thompsontoronto) on Mar 6, 2016 at 5:28am PST

#4: School

Pancakes, Pop Tarts & our Krispy French Toast. ? courtesy @uotoronto

A photo posted by SCHOOL Restaurant (@schoolresto) on Aug 20, 2016 at 8:55am PDT

#5: Insomnia

Pancake kind of day. #berry #torontoannex #brunch

A photo posted by Insomnia Restaurant and Lounge (@insomniatoronto) on Apr 13, 2014 at 8:01am PDT

#6: Portland Variety

Our Sunday ritual ?? #portlandvariety #Brunch #kingwest #toronto #brunchin #sundays #longweekend

A photo posted by Portland Variety (@portlandvariety) on May 22, 2016 at 7:14am PDT

#7: The Good Fork

Red Velvet Pancakes (taster: @jackcityyyyy) #TorEats

A photo posted by Toronto Eats (@toreats) on Jan 20, 2016 at 6:38am PST

#8: Aunties and Uncles

Banana Oatmeal Pancakes with maple syrup (taster: @emmy_thai) #TorEats

A photo posted by Toronto Eats (@toreats) on Aug 2, 2016 at 6:16am PDT

#9: Saving Grace

Lemon poppyseed pancakes with rhubarb compote and fresh strawberries #savinggrace #toronto #brunch #pancakes

A photo posted by Saving Grace (@savinggraceto) on Apr 23, 2016 at 1:54pm PDT

#10: Emma’s Country Kitchen

New menu items coming this week including these #Elvis pancakes! Banana pancakes with chocolate chips and house cured bacon, vanilla whip and peanut butter caramel . Oooohhhhhh baby!

A photo posted by Emma’s Country Kitchen (@emmacountrykitc) on May 16, 2016 at 9:30pm PDT