If you’re sick of the over-hyped, over-crowded go-to brunch spots, this is the list for you—a list of restaurants that are diverse, delicious and totally Instagram-worthy. Scroll through for our picks on the absolute best brunch in Halifax. Then, click here to discover the very best brunch from Vancouver to St. John’s for your Sunday morning pleasure.
Edna
Bistro Le Coq
Find it: 1584 Argyle St., bistrocoq.ca
Open since: 2011
The rundown: Bringing a touch of French flair to Halifax, dishes are a mix of Parisian delicacies and comfort food.
What to order: Quack and Cluck, an eggs Benedict made with house-cured duck prosciutto
Edna
Find it: 2053 Gottingen St., ednarestaurant.com
Open since: 2013
The rundown: This urban spot offers up tons of traditional East Coast flavours, like local oysters and sea trout.
What to order: Salmon gravlax & latkes, two potato pancakes served with house-cured salmon, caviar, poached eggs and topped with spicy horseradish crème fraîche
Envie
Find it: 5775 Charles St., enviehalifax.com
Open since: 2013
The rundown: This vegan menu boasts dupes for cheese, scallops and bacon—all made in house with plant-based ingredients.
What to order: Benny Poutine, where eggs Benedict and poutine merge with crispy tater tots, asparagus and hollandaise gravy
Elle’s Bistro
Find it: 1678 Barrington St., ellesbistro.com
Open since: 2014
The rundown: This charming bistro is best known for its Canadian comfort food and all day breakfast.
What to order: Jalapeño bacon cheddar breakfast sandwich, grilled between two potato latkes
