Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Edmonton
Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Edmonton
The word brunch first appeared in a 1895 issue of "Hunter's Weekly," according to the Smithsonian Magazine. In the article, which was titled "Brunch: A Plea," author Guy Beringer suggested swapping out heavy, post-church meals for lighter spreads served later in the morning.
"Brunch… is cheerful, sociable, and inciting," Beringer wrote. "It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper; it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings. It sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week." As a post-script to the piece, he writes that at brunch, "Beer and whiskey are admitted as substitutes for tea and coffee."
Fast forward 130 years, and brunch is now one of the most popular meals in the U.S. According to a 2025 industry report from Bar & Restaurant News, brunch is the #1 meal for both Gen Zers and parents: 39% of the former go out to eat during that time, and 47% of the latter.
Many brunch locations offer the same type of spread Beringer promoted in his article—pastries and marmalade, coffee and tea (or beer and whiskey), and main courses that include fish or other meats. However, a host of other trends like internationally inspired cuisines, pizza, and mimosa flights have come along to add a little variety.
Whether your preference is for a classic brunch or something with a little more spice, Stacker compiled a ranking of the highest-rated brunch restaurants in Edmonton using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a restaurant with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Most chain restaurants were excluded from the ranking. Data is as of Sept. 16, 2025.
Read on to find out if your favorite local spot made our list!
#29. L2 Grill
- Rating: 3.8/5 (173 reviews)
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#28. Sawmill Prime Rib & Steak House (South Edmonton)
- Rating: 3.7/5 (315 reviews)
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#27. JOEY Mayfield
- Rating: 3.9/5 (211 reviews)
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#26. Next Act Pub
- Rating: 4.1/5 (138 reviews)
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#25. Refinery Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (144 reviews)
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#24. Creations Dining Room And Lounge
- Rating: 4.3/5 (126 reviews)
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#23. JOEY Bell Tower
- Rating: 4.2/5 (136 reviews)
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#22. Upper Crust Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (141 reviews)
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#21. Pip
- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
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#20. Workshop Eatery
- Rating: 4.1/5 (204 reviews)
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#19. XIX Nineteen
- Rating: 4.2/5 (260 reviews)
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#18. De Dutch
- Rating: 4.2/5 (196 reviews)
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#17. Smitty's Family Restaurants
- Rating: 4.4/5 (299 reviews)
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#16. Ampersand 27
- Rating: 4.1/5 (279 reviews)
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#15. The Canadian Brewhouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (130 reviews)
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#14. Sugar Bowl Coffee & Juice Bar
- Rating: 4/5 (363 reviews)
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#13. JOEY South Common
- Rating: 4.2/5 (284 reviews)
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#12. The Canadian Brewhouse
- Rating: 4.6/5 (153 reviews)
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#11. High Level Diner
- Rating: 4.1/5 (442 reviews)
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#10. Smitty's Family Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (316 reviews)
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#9. Rockin' Robyn's Diner
- Rating: 4.4/5 (183 reviews)
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#8. Craft Beer Market - Edmonton
- Rating: 4/5 (388 reviews)
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#7. The Canadian Brewhouse
- Rating: 4.6/5 (263 reviews)
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#6. Cactus Club Cafe West Edmonton Mall
- Rating: 4.3/5 (479 reviews)
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#5. The Canadian Brewhouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (408 reviews)
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#4. La Ronde Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (967 reviews)
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#3. Meat
- Rating: 4.3/5 (507 reviews)
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#2. Hathaway's Diner
- Rating: 4.6/5 (344 reviews)
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#1. Padmanadi
- Rating: 4.6/5 (625 reviews)
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