Published 2 November 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
My top five brunch spots in Vaughan and Richmond Hill are Evviva near Vaughan Mills, St. Phillips Bakery in Woodbridge and Maple, Angelo’s Homestyle Restaurant in Concord, Chillax Coffee on Leslie Street and Alchemy Coffee on Vogell Road. Evviva opens daily at 7 a.m., and Alchemy serves brunch every day of the year.
This guide is for families and newcomers in Vaughan and Richmond Hill, and for anyone deciding between the two cities, who wants to know where to go for a good weekend breakfast. You get my five picks, three in Vaughan and two in Richmond Hill, with addresses, hours and prices from each business’s own website or Tourism Vaughan, plus home prices for both cities.
What are the best brunch spots in Vaughan and Richmond Hill?
My five picks are Evviva near Vaughan Mills, St. Phillips Bakery in Woodbridge and Maple, Angelo’s Homestyle Restaurant in Concord, and Chillax Coffee and Alchemy Coffee in Richmond Hill. I chose places that have posted their own current details, that cover different parts of both cities, and that offer different kinds of brunch: a full sit-down menu, an Italian bakery stop, a classic diner breakfast and two modern brunch cafés.
I have not ranked them by star ratings or quoted reviews. Instead, you get what you need to plan a visit: where each place is, when it opens, what it is known for and who it suits.
| Spot | City and area | Address | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evviva | Vaughan, near Vaughan Mills | 3175 Rutherford Rd | Full brunch menu, open daily from 7 a.m. |
| St. Phillips Bakery | Vaughan (Woodbridge and Maple) | 5100 Rutherford Rd; 2563 Major Mackenzie Dr W | Italian pastries, bread and espresso since 1968 |
| Angelo’s Homestyle Restaurant | Vaughan (Concord) | 3300 Steeles Ave W, Suite 1, Bldg C | All-day breakfast and souvlaki |
| Chillax Coffee | Richmond Hill | 10650 Leslie St, Unit 2 | Asian-inspired brunch, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Alchemy Coffee | Richmond Hill | 16 Vogell Rd, Unit F | Brunch every day of the year, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. |
Source: business websites and Tourism Vaughan’s brunch guide (published February 2026, updated May 2026), checked 10 November 2026. Hours change, so confirm before you go.
1. Evviva, Vaughan
What it is like
Evviva’s Vaughan location at 3175 Rutherford Road, a few minutes from Vaughan Mills, is where the brunch chain started in 2010. It now has several locations in Toronto and Barrie, but this one has served the area for more than 15 years. It seats up to 65 people, has a renovated patio and opens at 7 a.m. every day, with breakfast and brunch served all day.
Tourism Vaughan points to its sweeter dishes, such as Nutella-drizzled French toast and brioche pancakes, and to its creative takes on eggs Benedict.
Who it suits and what to check
It suits families (there is a kids’ menu), couples and friends who want a long, relaxed brunch with cocktails. Weekend mid-mornings are the busiest time, so arrive early if you have a larger group.
2. St. Phillips Bakery, Woodbridge and Maple
What it is like
St. Phillips is an Italian bakery that dates to 1968. It has locations at 5100 Rutherford Road in Woodbridge and 2563 Major Mackenzie Drive West in Maple, plus one in Nobleton. It sells handmade cakes and pastries, fresh bread and cured meats, and it serves espresso, cappuccino and lattes. Tourism Vaughan highlights its filled choux pastries and pistachio desserts.
Who it suits
This is not a sit-down brunch with eggs Benedict. It suits people who want a quick espresso and pastry on a Saturday morning, or who are picking up bread and sweets for a family brunch at home.
What to check
The bakery’s locations page lists opening times from early morning to the evening, but it has not been updated recently. Check with the store before a holiday visit, and expect lineups before big family holidays.
3. Angelo’s Homestyle Restaurant, Concord
What it is like
Angelo’s is an all-day breakfast restaurant at 3300 Steeles Avenue West in Concord, in Vaughan’s south end. It says it has served Vaughan for more than 20 years, with breakfast all day and souvlaki on the menu too. Tourism Vaughan describes a menu built on eggs any style, pancakes, bacon and home fries, with generous portions.
Who it suits and what to check
It suits anyone who wants a classic, no-fuss breakfast with big plates and no reservation. Its posted hours online did not look current when I checked, so call before you go.
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4. Chillax Coffee, Richmond Hill
What it is like
Chillax Coffee at 10650 Leslie Street, Unit 2, calls itself an everyday Asian brunch and coffee corner. It serves brunch and coffee from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Its menu mixes a classic breakfast with Asian-inspired dishes such as mirin chashu steamed buns and tonkotsu ramen.
What it costs
Its posted menu lists the classic breakfast at $17.25, the chashu steamed buns at $12.75, ramen bowls at $18.50 and an Americano at $3.95.
Who it suits
It suits people who like a savoury brunch with a twist, and anyone on the east side of Richmond Hill who wants brunch close to home.
5. Alchemy Coffee, Richmond Hill
What it is like
Alchemy Coffee opened in Markham in 2016 and now has a second location at 16 Vogell Road, Unit F, in Richmond Hill. It says it makes its Benedicts, waffles and pasta from scratch, serves specialty coffee, and serves brunch 365 days a year. The Richmond Hill café is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Who it suits and what to check
It suits weekday brunch fans, shift workers and anyone who wants brunch on a holiday, when many places are closed. The day ends at 3 p.m., so do not plan a late lunch here.
Where else can you get breakfast in Woodbridge?
Woodbridge has plenty of breakfast options beyond my top five. Tourism Vaughan’s 2026 brunch guide also lists:
- Pür & Simple at 9100 Jane Street (Unit 78) and 130 Windflower Gate, with two Vaughan locations and a menu of pancakes, Benedicts and brunch classics.
- Symposium Café at 31 Colossus Drive, with waffles, breakfast skillets and dessert coffees.
- Cappadocia Bakery & Café at 9000 Weston Road, a Turkish bakery known for simit, a sesame bread ring.
If you are buying in Woodbridge, my guide on how to choose a realtor in Woodbridge explains what is different about selling and buying there.
How do you plan a brunch day in Vaughan or Richmond Hill?
Both cities are spread out, and most of these spots are on busy arterial roads rather than walkable main streets. A little planning helps:
- Group by area. Evviva and St. Phillips Woodbridge are both on Rutherford Road, so you can pair a sit-down brunch with a bakery stop. St. Phillips Maple on Major Mackenzie Drive suits families in Maple and north Vaughan, and Angelo’s covers the Steeles Avenue end of the city.
- Use the early start. Evviva opens at 7 a.m., while the Richmond Hill cafés open at 9 a.m. If you want a quiet table on a Saturday, go early.
- Mind the 3 p.m. cut-off. Alchemy closes at 3 p.m. and Chillax at 4 p.m., so they are morning and lunch places.
- Look at the neighbourhood around it. If you are house hunting, a brunch visit is a free way to see an area on a weekend. My guides to the best neighbourhoods in Vaughan and the best neighbourhoods in Richmond Hill can help you choose where to look.
Vaughan and Richmond Hill look similar on paper, but weekends can feel different. Among the places I checked, Vaughan’s brunch options lean toward Italian bakeries and family restaurants, while the Richmond Hill cafés I picked lean toward Asian-inspired menus. When clients cannot decide between the two cities, I suggest they spend one Saturday morning in each and notice which one feels like home. It is a cheap test before a very expensive decision.
How do Vaughan and Richmond Hill compare on home prices in 2027?
REALM data covers each city as a whole, not single neighbourhoods. Woodbridge, Maple and Kleinburg in Vaughan, and Oak Ridges or Bayview Hill in Richmond Hill, can sell well above or below these city medians.
| Home type | Vaughan median, Jan–Oct 2026 | Vaughan change vs 2025 | Richmond Hill median, Jan–Oct 2026 | Richmond Hill change vs 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | $1,415,000 | −5.0% | $1,485,000 | −8.9% |
| Semi-detached | $1,040,000 | −9.2% | $1,051,000 | −7.7% |
| Freehold townhouse | $1,014,500 | −9.3% | $1,040,000 | −9.4% |
| Condo townhouse | $768,000 | −6.1% | $690,000 | −15.6% |
| Condo apartment | $530,000 | −10.9% | $529,250 | −8.8% |
Source: TRREB MLS data via REALM, January–October 2026 vs the same period of 2025, City of Vaughan and City of Richmond Hill (municipality level). Medians, not forecasts.
For a single month, TRREB’s October 2026 Market Watch shows 263 sales in Vaughan at a median of $1,135,000, and 185 sales in Richmond Hill at a median of $1,150,000. Vaughan had about 4.8 months of inventory and Richmond Hill about 5.5, which means buyers in both cities have room to negotiate. For more detail, see my Vaughan housing market outlook for 2027 and my side-by-side Richmond Hill vs Vaughan comparison.
Some online listings for these businesses show old or wrong hours. When I checked on 10 November 2026, at least one restaurant’s posted hours did not match a breakfast business. Always confirm with the business directly before a special trip, and check holiday closures.
What to do next
- Try one Vaughan spot and one Richmond Hill spot on two different weekends.
- If you are choosing between the cities, drive the commute you would actually make from each area on a weekday morning.
- Compare the city medians above with recent sales on the streets you like.
- If you already own in Vaughan or Richmond Hill, use the estimator on this page for a private price range.
- Book a call if you want a second opinion on a specific street or building anywhere in the GTA.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best brunch in Vaughan?
My top Vaughan brunch picks for 2026 and 2027 are Evviva at 3175 Rutherford Road, St. Phillips Bakery in Woodbridge and Maple, and Angelo’s Homestyle Restaurant in Concord. Evviva has the fullest brunch menu and opens at 7 a.m. daily. Tourism Vaughan’s 2026 brunch guide also lists Pür & Simple, Symposium Café and Cappadocia Bakery & Café.
Where can I get brunch in Richmond Hill?
Chillax Coffee at 10650 Leslie Street and Alchemy Coffee at 16 Vogell Road are my two Richmond Hill brunch picks for 2026 and 2027. Chillax serves an Asian-inspired brunch from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Alchemy serves Benedicts, waffles and pasta from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day of the year.
Where can I get breakfast in Woodbridge?
In Woodbridge, St. Phillips Bakery at 5100 Rutherford Road is the pick for espresso, Italian pastries and bread. For a sit-down breakfast, Tourism Vaughan’s 2026 guide lists Pür & Simple at 130 Windflower Gate and Symposium Café at 31 Colossus Drive. Evviva, a few minutes away near Vaughan Mills, opens at 7 a.m. daily.
Which brunch places in Vaughan or Richmond Hill are open every day?
Evviva in Vaughan opens every day at 7 a.m., and Alchemy Coffee in Richmond Hill says it serves brunch 365 days a year, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Vogell Road location. Chillax Coffee posts daily brunch and coffee hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Holiday hours can differ, so check before you go.
How much does brunch cost in Richmond Hill in 2026?
A brunch main in Richmond Hill costs roughly $13 to $20 in 2026 at the cafés I checked. Chillax Coffee lists its classic breakfast at $17.25, chashu steamed buns at $12.75 and ramen at $18.50, with an Americano at $3.95. Prices exclude tax and tip and can change, so check the current menu.
Is there a good Italian bakery in Vaughan?
Yes. St. Phillips Bakery has served Italian cakes, pastries, bread and espresso since 1968, with locations at 5100 Rutherford Road in Woodbridge and 2563 Major Mackenzie Drive West in Maple. Tourism Vaughan highlights its filled choux pastries and pistachio desserts. Expect lineups before major holidays.
Where can I get an all-day breakfast in Vaughan?
Angelo’s Homestyle Restaurant at 3300 Steeles Avenue West in Concord says it has served all-day breakfast in Vaughan for more than 20 years, along with souvlaki. Evviva on Rutherford Road also serves breakfast classics all day. Call Angelo’s before you go, because its posted online hours did not look current in November 2026.
Is Vaughan or Richmond Hill more expensive in 2026?
Richmond Hill had the higher detached median from January to October 2026, at $1,485,000 versus $1,415,000 in Vaughan, according to TRREB MLS data via REALM. Condo apartment medians were almost identical, at about $530,000 in both cities. Richmond Hill detached prices fell more over the year, down 8.9% versus 5.0% in Vaughan.
Is Evviva in Vaughan good for kids?
Yes. Evviva’s Vaughan location at 3175 Rutherford Road has a kids’ menu, seats up to 65 people and opens at 7 a.m. every day, according to its website in November 2026. It is a few minutes from Vaughan Mills. Weekend mid-mornings are busiest, so families with young children may prefer an early arrival.
Sources
- Tourism Vaughan: Brunch spots and delicious bakeries in Vaughan
- Evviva Vaughan: location page
- St. Phillips Bakery: locations
- Angelo’s Homestyle Restaurant
- Chillax Coffee: Asian brunch and coffee in Richmond Hill
- Alchemy Coffee: brunch and coffee in Markham and Richmond Hill
- TRREB Market Watch, October 2026
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About the author — Jatin Dua, Toronto and GTA real estate broker
I am Jatin Dua, Broker of Record and co-founder of RE/MAX Quantum Realty Inc., Brokerage, Unit 101, 799 The Queensway, Toronto. I work with buyers and sellers across Toronto and the GTA and have helped more than 100 families sell. Four-plus years of active GTA transactions and over $100 million in sales volume.
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