Brunch.
That classic late morning meal that makes Saturdays and Sundays that much more worth waiting for.
Whether it's a full plate of bacon and eggs or just coffee and a muffin, there's certainly no shortage of places to enjoy a delicious brunch in Downtown Halifax.
Check out our list below of great Downtown brunch spots to try.
PRO-TIP: Call ahead to confirm times and to book your reservation. Some places fill up fast!
aFrite Restaurant, 1360 Lower Water Street
- Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am to 3 pm
Antojo Tacos + Tequila, 1667 Argyle Street
- Saturday & Sunday, opens at 11:30 am - 4 pm
Bar Sofia, 1709 Lower Water Street (Queen's Marque)
- Saturday, Sunday & holiday Mondays, 11:30 am - 3 pm
Bird's Nest Cafe, 1547 Barrington Street
- Saturday, 9 am – 2 pm
Black Sheep, 1496 Lower Water Street (Halifax Brewery Market)
- Monday to Friday, 10 am - 4 pm
- Saturday & Sunday, 9 am - 4 pm
Bluenose II Restaurant, 1824 Hollis Street
- Open daily from 8 am
Cabin Coffee, 1554 Hollis Street
- Saturdays & Sundays, opens at 8 am
Cafe Lunette, 1741 Lower Water Street (Queen's Marque)
- Saturday, Sunday & holiday Mondays, 9 am - 3 pm
Café Taiyaki 52, 2009 Brunswick Street
- Monday to Saturday, opens at 10 am
Darya, 1709 Lower Water Street (Queen's Marque)
- Saturday, Sunday & holiday Mondays, 11:30 am - 3 pm
- PRO-TIP: Darya can accommodate group brunch bookings of up to 12 guests, reserve online first.
Drift, 1709 Lower Water Street (Queen's Marque)
- Saturday, Sunday & holiday Mondays, 10:30 am - 3 pm
Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub, 1645 Argyle Street
- Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 am – 2 pm
East of Grafton Tavern, 1580 Argyle Street
- Saturday & Sunday, 10 am - 2 pm
Elle’s Bistro, 1678 Barrington Street
- Monday to Wednesday, 7 am - 7 pm
- Thursday & Friday, 7 am - 9 pm
- Saturday, 9 am - 9 pm
- Sunday, 10 am - 7 pm
- PRO-TIP: Love Eggs Benedict? Elle's has over 20 kinds (!) of Eggs Benny on their menu.
Freeman's Little New York, 1726 Grafton Street
- Saturday & Sunday, 11 am - 2 pm
- PRO-TIP: Enjoy weekend Mimosas and Original Caesars for $5.
Gahan House Nova Centre, 5239 Sackville Street
- Saturday & Sunday, 10 am - 2 pm
- PRO-TIP: Gahan's 'Brunch & Brews' features $6 Gahan House Seasonals.
GIO, 1725 Market Street (The Prince George Hotel)
- Saturday & Sunday, 12 noon - 4 pm
- PRO-TIP: Reserve your table at 902-425-1987
Harbour City Bar & Grill, 1990 Barrington Street (The Hotel Halifax)
- Buffet breakfast served Monday to Friday, 7 am - 10:30 am; Saturday & Sunday, 8 am - 11 am
Harbourstone Sea Grill & Pour House, 1919 Upper Water Street (Halifax Marrriott Harbourfront Hotel)
- Open daily for breakfast at 6:30 am
Le French Fix, 5233 Prince Street
- Saturdays, 10 am - 2 pm
Lot Six Bar & Restaurant, 1685 Argyle Street
- Saturday & Sunday, 11 am to 3 pm
Mary's African Cuisine, 1701 Barrington Street
- Open daily at 9 am
Mera Cafe + Bar, 1595 Barrington Street
- Serves weekday brunch, Wednesday to Friday, 10 am - 2 pm
ORSO Pub & Grill, 1859 Brunswick Street
- Saturday & Sunday, opens at 11:30 am
Pane e Circo, 1475 Lower Water Street (Bishop's Landing)
- Open daily from 8 am
Pickford & Black, 1869 Upper Water Street
- Saturday & Sunday,10:30 am - 3 pm
Pint Public House, 1575 Argyle Street
- Saturday & Sunday, 10 am - 3 pm
- PRO-TIP: Enjoy $20 bottomless Mimosas with food purchase.
Salt + Ash Beach House, 1741 Lower Water Street (Queen's Marque)
- Saturday, Sunday & holiday Mondays, 11 am - 3 pm
Seaport Social, 1181 Hollis Streets (The Westin Nova Scotian)
- Saturday & Sunday, 11 am - 3 pm
- PRO-TIP: Serves breakfast daily starting at 6 am.
Tempo Food + Drink, 1875 Barrington Street (The Barrington Hotel)
- Open daily at 8 am
- PRO-TIP: For a quick breakfast, grab something from their 'Grab & Go' counter, open at 8 am.
The Auction House, 1726 Argyle Street
- Saturday & Sunday, 11:30 am to 3 pm
The Cannery Kitchen & Social, 1650 Bedford Row (The Hollis Halifax - a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel)
- Opens for breakfast daily at 6 am
The Daily Grind Cafe & Bar, 1475 Lower Water Street (Bishop's Landing)
- All day breakfast starts daily at 9 am
The Maxwell's Plum, 1600 Grafton Street
- Saturday & Sunday, 11 am - 3 pm
The Old Triangle, 5136 Prince Street
- Saturday & Sunday, 11 - 3 pm
- PRO-TIP: Enjoy $6 specialty coffees all day and live music with your brunch!
The Prince George Hotel, 1725 Market Street
- Sunday from 12 - 2pm
Trident Booksellers & Café, 1256 Hollis Street
- Monday to Friday, opens at 8 am
- Saturday & Sunday, 8:30 am - 5 pm
Verano's Food Purveyors, 1871 Hollis Street
- Monday to Friday, opens at 8:30 am
- PRO-TIP: Great place for a weekday breakfast!
Wooden Monkey Halifax, 1549 Lower Water Street
- Saturday & Sunday, opens at 11:30 am
