GET A GREAT BRUNCH THIS WEEKEND…

With Richmond Hill’s Top Brunch Destinations

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but on the weekend, everybody knows that it’s brunch that really reigns supreme. After all, who wouldn’t rather soak in a few extra hours of much needed sleep and then meet with friends and family at the crack of 11:15 to enjoy a delicious, creative meal — and one that is cooked by somebody else for a change! This of course is what brunch is all about. So where are the best places to get your brunch on in the Richlands’ neighbourhood? We’ve assembled a list of our favourites below.

Symposium Café, Restaurant & Lounge
1327 Yonge St.

If you’re looking for a classic brunch/breakfast menu in a hip, stylish restaurant environment, then you’ll want to put Symposium Café at the top of your list. Symposium’s breakfast menu has all your favourites, including Eggs Benny, delicious omelettes, waffles and more. For something a bit out of the ordinary try their Salmon Pesto or Chicken Souvlaki gourmet breakfasts, served with 3 eggs, breakfast potatoes and grilled pita. If breakfast isn’t your thing. Symposium also has a great lunch menu for you to enjoy.

Learn more at: symposiumcafe.com/menu

Alchemy Coffee
4361 Highway 7 E.

For au courant brunch delights in a slick contemporary atmosphere, Alchemy Coffee is well worth the 15 minute drive from Richlands. Their unique open-faced omelettes feature ingredients such as braised pork belly, corn, goat cheese, and pan fried shrimp. Alchemy is also known for its delicious chicken and waffles, and world-class coffee, espresso and cappuccino.

Learn more at: alchemycoffee.ca.

Aroma Espresso Bar
9320 Bathurst St.

Aroma Espresso Bar is more than just your average coffee house. They also boast a delicious breakfast menu and a Mediterranean-inspired lunch menu, making this an excellent choice for your next brunch outing. For an interesting Mediterranean take on breakfast, try the Skaksuka, which features two sunny-side up eggs in a warm tomato and red pepper sauce, served with tahini sauce and freshly baked bread.

Learn more at: aroma.ca

Yang’s Fine Chinese Cuisine
9665 Bayview Ave.

Yang’s Fine Chinese Cuisine focuses more on lunch and dinner offerings, but they are open at 10 am all weekend long so they are also a great choice for brunch! At Yang’s all dishes are served “family style” , in big serving dishes in the middle of your table. With this format it’s best to order as a group and have everyone try a bit of all the delicious fine Chinese cuisine that Yang’s has to offer. Featuring a delicious selection of pork, beef, duck, chicken and seafood dishes, as well as a dim sum special, fresh vegetables, noodles, rice and more — Yang’s offers a great range of dishes for your whole family to enjoy.

Learn more at: yangsfinechinesecuisine.ca