After waking up late on a weekend morning, the first thing you would want to do is to drown yourself in coffee and try the best brunch indulgences the world can offer.
Whether you’re into delectable buttery pancakes or savoury chicken, there are many top restaurants in Markham to dine at. Though some places might require you to wait in line, we assure you it will be worth it.
If you’re in a rush and need a quick and lighter morning treat, you can drop by one of the best bakeries in the area.
For a delicious brunch any day of the week, here are our Top 10 best brunch spots in Markham that you need to visit!
1. Alchemy
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Alchemy is a popular brunch spot for its luxurious, delicious dishes at an affordable price. This upscale restaurant prides itself on offering the best Coffee and breakfast in Markham. With the assortment of healthy dishes such as smoked salmon salad, spinach pasta, and kale salad, diners will always leave the place with a wide smile.
For first-timers, Alchemy is a go-to place for waffles and chicken. Their waffles are crispy, lightly bready, and sweet. The chicken is dark meat that is flavourful and juicy. Not to mention the crunchiness of both waffles and chicken are just right.
Feel free to drop by the ever-sophisticated Alchemy to start your day feeling heavenly!
2. Starving Artist
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Starving Artist is an excellent place for those who believe brunch is synonymous with comfort food. This little gem of a place serves your childhood favourites and nostalgic dishes. They offer delectable brunch even on weekends, and whether you like hot chocolate, smoothies, or cold beer to start your day, Starving Artist will deliver!
Treat yourself with waffle benny or smoked salmon, both served with mixed greens, and you can pair it with fruit salad, potato salad, or maple beans. If you’ve got more budget, you would love their signature waffles with fruity flavours, such as blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, bananas, peanuts, and many more!
3. NextDoor Restaurant
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If you want a touristy vibe for Instagram, then you need to try the famous NextDoor Restaurant. This restaurant is one of the best restaurants in Markham and is well-loved by locals and tourists alike. The interior is modern but yet cozy making it perfect for romantic breakfast dates and family gatherings.
Much like the restaurants that line the vibrant streets of Markham breaks all boundaries – featuring a variety of dishes such as Avocado Toast, Peanut Butter Jelly Time, and Buttermilk Pancake. If you’re dining with a group, try their brunch tower or plant-based brunch tower if you want a lighter meal.
4. Skyview Fusion Cuisine
Craving for a classic and famous Asian cuisine for breakfast? Dim sum is a must-have brunch item and there’s no better place to get it than Skyview Fusion. This restaurant has some of the most delicious and authentic dim sum in the Markham, and their prices are very reasonable.
Most of the dim sum items that we had were spot on. We particularly enjoyed their BBQ pork buns because it was so fresh, flaky, and the chunks of BBQ pork were perfectly marinated.
Their best-seller dish for brunch is Har Gow (shrimp dumpling). The filling is the soul of the dish.
Customers also look forward to the Char Siu dish. It’s an HK-style dish, but instead of the usual fatty flavour, it’s relatively firm and sweet caramel-y. Their extensive brunch menu is truly a huge steal!
Read our in-depth Skyview Fusion review to find out what else is good and worth ordering!
5. Scenic Coffee + Brunch
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Lies at highway 7, Scenic Coffee + Brunch serves the best-crafted coffee and brunch staples every day of the week. Besides its variety of menus, this brunch spot has a cozy atmosphere with a relaxed and gorgeous interior.
Their signature brunch dishes are Japanese-inspired, such as Strawberry Rose Mochi Pancake, Yuzu Egg Benedict, and Tamagoyaki Omelette.
If you’re a coffee person, try any of their Coffee. It’s locally roasted, subtle in flavour, and has a luxurious mouthfeel. But if you want to try their barista’s choice, order the Kinako Soy Latte or Hojicha Latte.
6. Smash Kitchen & Bar
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Smash is another upscale alfresco restaurant in Markham. Anyone who is craving for luxurious seafood brunch should look no further. Sit back and relax as you devour Seafood Cakes Benedict or Challah bread at their cool patio.
Smash has a variety of scrumptious breakfast dishes, burgers, omelettes, and massive toasts. You won’t feel hungry anymore after a hearty meal in this place because of their vast servings.
Overall, this place is a homey restaurant serving world-class dishes!
7. Café N’ One
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Café N’ One is more than a favourite brunch spot; but also an exceptional café and a world-class foodie experience. The place is an Instagrammable space in Markham that so tastefully combines hip style, tropical, and modern elements. It offers a homey vibe which is perfect for catching up with friends.
Café N’ One offers massive servings of Japanese-inspired menu like pancakes, pasta, and croissants. But the customers’ favourites are Wafu Carbonara, Smoked Salmon Croissant, and Karaage Moffle.
Whether you want “me” time or would like to meet some friends, Café N’ One is the perfect place to be.
8. Platform Espresso Bar
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If you are looking for an escape from your daily grind’s stresses, hop in at Platform Espresso Bar. True to its name, this place offers a variety of sweet to bitter tone espresso to boost your energy throughout the day. Start your day right and enjoy this glamorous space with a hearty cup of espresso and a mouthwatering meal.
Platform Espresso Bar’s interiors have a welcoming vibe. Not to mention the inviting smell of freshly cooked waffles and bread. You can keep your brunch simple with their avocado toast with scrambled eggs.
But if you want to treat yourself more, try their Platform Garden. It is one of the restaurant’s special dishes containing sautéed mushroom, cherry tomatoes, bocconcini, more greens, and balsamic vinegar dressing.
This place is quite a steal, right? However, nothing stops you from ordering as many espressos as you can take on working days.
9. A Corner Cafe
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High ceilings, huge windows, and minimalist décor – are the first things you know about this place. This resto-slash café features an open kitchen setup that makes you feel at home. The café is truly a perfect place whether you want to venture into their coffee or tea specialties or would like to spoil yourself with a tasteful brunch.
Don’t hesitate to make your day with a banger. Try Piggy Benny or their Chicken ‘n Waffle to fuel you the entire day. But if you want some sugar rush, their Blueberry Pancake is one for the books!
10. Ramona’s Kitchen
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Ramona’s Kitchen is a no-brainer if you are a food junkie who likes to explore a restaurant’s eclectic portfolio of dishes. Walk in, and you will be welcomed with floor-to-ceiling windows and the fragrant scent of the place. Their gastronomic menu offers more vegetarian options, is best served with coffee or hot chocolate, and goes well with sweet treats.
Grab a table and order their Mediterranean Benedict – a simple yet delectable meal composed of heirloom cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce. If you want a delicious yet heavy meal, try any of the lists from their “Most Popular” menu, and you will never regret it.
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