Whether you’re nursing a hangover or needing some fuel for the day, here is our 2020 list of the best local breakfast & brunch spots in Oakville – newly updated with notes on the Covid measures in place at each restaurant.
For indoor dining/patio, take-out or delivery, #SupportLocal and enjoy a sweet or savoury breakfast that is sure to delight your tastebuds and cure your cravings.
Ps. Check out our separate articles for the best brunch spots in Bronte & Burlington!
Kerr Street Cafe
No dine-in, but brunch take-out and local delivery is available every day (8am-3:30pm) —view the menu online and call to order.
kerrstreetcafe.com | 298 Kerr Street Oakville | 289-837-1535
Covid measures in place:
- 2 doors at the cafe: one for ordering + payment and the other for pick-up, to ensure physical distancing among customers
- Sanitization of debit/credit machine after each use
- Regular check-ins with staff to monitor their health
This hip, environmentally conscious café focuses on clean, healthy eating, serving everything from an (outstanding) cup of coffee to a full meal. Start your day with a modern spin on traditional breakfast offerings, with a wonderful selection of looseleaf teas and excellent coffee, locally roasted by Brothers Coffee Roasters.
Hexagon
Seasonal brunch menu served every Saturday and Sunday (11am-3pm) Available for dine-in/patio or take-out
hexagonrestuarant.com | 210 Lakeshore Road East | (905) 844-1286
For take-out orders and dine-in reservations, visit: https://www.exploretock.com/hexagonrestaurant/
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For a taste of the poshest eggs benny in town, featuring tender duck confit atop an elegant pain au lait, reserve a table at Hexagon and put on your Sunday best. Inspired by the finest French culinary traditions, Hexagon’s offerings, from banana pain perdu to deceptively simple mushrooms on toast, will leave you inspired and satiated, body and soul.
The Crêpe Kitchen
Open Tuesday to Sunday (9:30am-3pm) for dine-in/patio and take-out
thecrepekitchen.ca | 88 Dunn St, Oakville | 905-849-4999
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Holy crêpe, there are 40 types of savoury and sweet options on the menu! Whether you’re a fan of cheese, chicken or chorizo, dulche de leche, maple syrup or everything that goes into making a good S’more, there’s something for you here. Plus, French onion soup, sandwiches and signature French press coffee round out the menu.
Lettuce Love Cafe
Weekend Brunch (10am-2pm) available for dine-in, take-out/curbside pickup and contactless delivery.
lettucelovecafe.com | 326 Kerr St. | (905) 339-2046
To view the menu and order for takeout/curbside pickup, click here. Delivery available through SkipTheDishes.
***For Covid measures currently in place, visit: https://www.lettucelovecafe.com/safety-proceedures
Good healthy food is what’s on the menu every day. Everything served is completely 100% gluten-free, plant-based and created from organic, local, farm-to-table, sustainable, fair-trade ingredients. After enjoying pancakes, a classic breakfast, or one of the signature Bowls, your tummy will feel super clean (and full).
Community Restaurant
Weekend brunch served Friday through Sunday (11:30am-4pm), available for dine-in/patio, take-out (including curbside pickup) and local delivery
communityresto.com | 343 Kerr Street, Oakville | (905) 582-3581
To view the menu and make online orders (pickup/local delivery), click here
Covid measures in place:
- Daily cleaning/sanitization of the restaurant, in-line with provincial regulations (surfaces sanitized between every seating)
- 6-feet between all tables
- Masks worn by staff at all times, customers to wear masks when they are walking around
- Contactless digital menus (customers can scan the QR code with their device) as well as disposable paper menus
- Contactless contact-tracing (staff record information on an iPad, information is safely secured)
- Regular check-ins with staff to monitor their health (sick staff prohibited from the workplace)
Housed in a chic, bright space, the recently-opened Community is a welcome addition to the Kerr Village strip. Globally-inspired, vegan dishes, such as cashew butter pancakes and crab cakes crafted from hearts of palm, make for a light brunch that won’t weigh you down for whatever else the weekend has in store.
Harpers Landing
Weekend brunch (11am-3pm) available for dine-in/patio, take-out and delivery
harperslanding.ca | 481 Cornwall Rd, Oakville | 905-338-0707
For pick-up, view the menu here and call the restaurant. For delivery, view the menu and place an order online via Doordash. For dine-in reservations, book online through OpenTable.
Covid measures in place:
- Daily cleaning/sanitization of the restaurant, in-line with provincial regulations (surfaces sanitized between every seating)
- 6-feet between all tables
- Masks worn by staff at all times, customers to wear masks when they are walking around
- Contactless digital menus (customers can scan the QR code with their device) as well as disposable paper menus
- Regular check-ins with staff to monitor their health (sick staff prohibited from the workplace)
Brightly lit, lots of windows and an extensive brunch menu that features a line up of “Oakville Benedicts”, salads and share plates. Had a rough night? Order The Landing Cure (Absolut vodka Caesar, lobster tail, pizza slice, jalapeño Havarti, bacon, fresh vegetables and house pickle).
Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge
Early Bird – Monday to Friday 8am-11am | Full service breakfast and brunch (served daily until 4pm)
Available for dine-in/patio, pick-up (view menu online and click here to order) and delivery (via SkipTheDishes, Uber Eats and DoorDash)
symposiumcafe.com | 1500 Upper Middle Rd W, Oakville | 905-847-2200
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This longstanding breakfast place has been serving Oakville for more than 20 years. Nobody will go hungry here: the kitchen is open from 8am-12am, 364 days a year. All the classics are here: bacon and eggs, French toast and waffles and a few gourmet options. How about a Caeser? Only $4 every day (from 11am – 4pm).
Stoney’s Bread Company
Open Monday to Saturday (11am-8pm) for patio dining, take-out (call to order) and delivery (via phone or SkipTheDishes)
stoneysbreadcompany.com | 325 Kerr St, Oakville | 905-849-3627
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Break bread with fellow brunch revellers at this Kerr St establishment, and enjoy a brunch menu. Fresh, local ingredients make up selections including crêpes, omelettes, frittatas and French toast. You know a good joint when it’s featured on You Gotta Eat Here!
Browns Social House
Brunch served Saturday, Sunday & Holidays (10am-2pm)
Available for dine-in/patio, take-out (view the menu here and call to order) and delivery (via SkipTheDishes)
brownssocialhouse.com | 2525 Hampshire Gate #2b| 905-829-2727
Covid measures in place:
- Hired a professional cleaning company to do a deep clean prior to re-opening in June
- Removed some seating to ensure safe social distancing and installed plexiglass dividers alongside the booth tables
- Daily cleaning/sanitization of the restaurant, in-line with provincial regulations (surfaces cleaned between every seating and key touchpoints sanitized regularly)
- Masks worn by staff at all times, customers to wear masks when they are walking around
- Contactless digital menus (customers can scan the QR code with their device) as well as disposable paper menus
- Regular check-ins with staff to monitor their health (sick staff prohibited from the workplace)
Oakville is home to Ontario’s first Browns Social House. Enjoy a succinct selection that includes avocado toast, waffles, Eggs Benny, fried egg sandwich and corned beef hash. Eggs used are notably 100% cage-free and the hollandaise sauce is made in house.
Sunnyside Grill
All-day breakfast served seven days a week (7am-3pm) at both locations in Oakville. Available for dine-in, take-out (call to order) and delivery (via SkipTheDishes, Uber Eats and DoorDash)
337 Lakeshore Rd E. | 905-844-2665
2501 Prince Michael Dr., Unit #3| 905-257-5126
For Covid measures currently in place, click here
Sunnyside serves the highest quality grade AA large eggs, a blend of pork and beef in the Sunnyside sausages and premium grade bacon to go with your waffles, pancakes, oats or breakfast burger.
Mo’s Family Restaurant
All-day breakfast served Monday – Thursday (6am-8pm), Friday (6am-9pm), Saturday (7am-9pm) and Sunday (7am-8pm)
Available for dine-in/patio or pick-up (view the menu online and call to place an order)
mosfamily.ca | 467 Speers Rd, Oakville | 905-844-7485
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Mo knows how to feed a crowd: over 10 types of omelets, breakfast wraps, eggs Benedict or steak and eggs. If you’re REALLY hungry, ask about the “breakfast challenge”.
Croissant Express
Open for dining (including patio) and take-out every day from 8am-3pm
croissantexpress.ca | 325 Lakeshore Rd E, Oakville
Covid measures in place:
- Dining area open but with limited seating to ensure social distancing
- Masks worn by staff and required by customers upon entry and when walking around
- Daily cleaning/sanitization of the restaurant, in-line with provincial regulations (surfaces cleaned between every seating )
- Regular check-ins with staff to monitor their health (sick staff prohibited from coming into work)
Boasting the best croissants this side of Paris, with a focus on traditional baking, using quality ingredients to provide customers with exceptional croissants and pastries. All croissants, breads and pastries are individually hand rolled and made with 100% natural butter and finest quality ingredients. The delicious baked goods are freshly made twice a day, every day and anything that is still available at the end of the day is collected, frozen and donated to the Food Bank.
Tria Cafe and Bakery
All-day breakfast served Monday to Friday (8:30am-5:30pm)
Dine-in, pickup and delivery options available. Click here to view their menu and place an online order.
triacafeandbakery.com | 2525 Old Bronte Rd, Oakville | 905-617-0041
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This female owned and operated café combines Middle Eastern dishes with modern International cuisine. Think vegetarian options, quinoa-based muesli, quiches, sandwiches and burritos.
Ben & Florentine
Temporarily closed.
benandflorentine.com | 146 Lakeshore Rd W, Oakville | 905-338-6333
Oakville’s own location mimics great food and service like all B&F locations with emphasis on generous portions and healthy food. Fruit smoothies, fresh juice, home fries and specialty coffees at the foot of Kerr Street on Lakeshore.
Artisano Bakery Café
Temporarily closed.
artisanobakery.com | 353 Iroquois Shore Rd, Oakville | 905-339-2020
Breakfast is served seven days a week with special brunch menu items added for weekends. Some new items have been added and they’re making us hungry. Hmm, the Waffles Beni or Farmhouse Skillet…?
Sunny Morning Breakfast & Lunch
Open everyday for breakfast (7am-3pm), with options for dine-in/patio, take-out or delivery. Click here to view their menu, and visit DoorDash or Uber Eats for delivery.
sunnymorning.ca | Ironoak Way, Unit #2 (Oakwoods Centre) | 905-337-0045
Covid measures in place:
- Daily cleaning/sanitization of the restaurant, in-line with provincial regulations (surfaces cleaned between every seating )
- 6-feet or more between all tables
- Masks worn by staff and required by customers upon entry and when walking around
- Regular temperature checks and meetings with staff to monitor their health (sick staff prohibited from coming into work)
- Single-use or sanitized menus
- Floors marked for social distancing
Serving traditional breakfast & lunch. Everything is made from scratch and using only fresh ingredients – sourced locally whenever possible. Generous portions and are prepared with care and pride. Recently opened in East Oakville, on Upper Middle Drive, just west of Ford Drive. They have been in business for almost 5 months, and have already built a loyal following in the community.
Sunset Grill
All-day breakfast served Monday to Friday (6:30am-3pm) and Saturday & Sunday (7am-3:30pm) at both Oakville locations.
Options for dine-in, take-out and delivery (DoorDash, Uber Eats, SkipTheDishes).
361 Cornwall Rd. Unit E101| 905-844-2988
266 Hays Blvd | 289-725-9700
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Traditional breakfast as it’s meant to be, served to hungry diners for more than 30 years! No need to rush, you can get your fix of sausage, bacon, eggs, fruit and hash browns and more, all day. An added bonus: unlimited coffee refills, and great prices.
Eggsmart
All-day breakfast served everyday from 7am-3pm (Early Bird Special – Monday to Friday 7am-10am).
Options for dine-in, take-out (including drive-thru), and delivery (Uber Eats, Door Dash, SkipTheDishes).
eggsmart.ca | 280 North Service Rd W, Oakville | 647-956-4786
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A Canadian success story built on breakfast, offering “sensible breakfasts to help kick start your day” – and free Wifi! Try the Signature Breakfast, huevos rancheros, a tasty Scrambler, waffles, pancakes or French toast. The Baja Bennie has caught our eye.
Aroma Espresso Bar
Breakfast served Monday to Friday (7:30am-9pm) and Saturday & Sunday (8am-9pm), with dine-in/patio, take-out and delivery options available.
aroma.ca | 321 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville | 905-582-0302
Covid measures in place:
- Daily cleaning/sanitization of the restaurant, in-line with provincial regulations
- 6-feet or more between all tables
- Masks worn by staff and required by customers upon entry and when walking around
- Hand sanitizer available for customers
A full morning regimen served, including breakfast sandwiches, hearty oats, classic bacon eggs and Shakshuka: two eggs sunny side up in warm tomato and red pepper stew, with tahini and freshly baked bread. Would it be too early for one of their “spiked” signature drinks? Nah.
Fifties’ Diner
Breakfast served at 7am on Tuesday to Saturday and 8am on Sunday (closed on Mondays). Options for dine-in/patio, take-out and delivery (DoorDash).
fiftiesdiner.ca | 649 Fourth Line, Oakville | 905-849-0308
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Some good old retro fun when your tummy’s rumbling. This is a family-run diner that offers delicious home-style food amidst 1950s decor. Breakfast starts every morning at 7am.
PÜR & SIMPLE
Serving breakfast/brunch every day from 8am-2pm.
Options for dine-in, pick-up (view the menu and call to order) or delivery (via DoorDash, Uber Eats or SkipTheDishes).
purandsimple.com | 350 Dundas Street E. | 289-725-1024
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PÜR meets SIMPLE. Newly opened in Oakville, this new breakfast (and lunch) locale warmly welcomes you to try something from their mouth-watering menu that pairs craveable breakfast items with nutritious and gluten-friendly delights! Gourmet yet affordable, you’ll find everything from bright smoothie bowls to sweet waffles and savoury benedicts — all made with love.
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