Brunch in Little Italy

Brunch on Harbord & Manning.

Eggs benny, souffle pancakes, mimosas and caesars, served daily from 8:00am on the main floor of the Ace of Spades Lounge.

A brunch spread on a marble table: eggs benedict, souffle pancakes, avocado toast, a mimosa and a caesar Main floor of the Ace of Spades Lounge & Restaurant
Open daily 7 days a week
Weekdays 8am - 2pm
Sat & Sun 8am - 1pm
Main floor Harbord & Manning

On the plate

The reason people walk down.

A short, confident brunch menu with a full lunch behind it. Here is where most tables start.

Tall Japanese souffle pancakes dusted with sugar, with berries and cream

Japanese Souffle Pancakes

Tall, jiggly and dusted with sugar. The dessert that thinks it is breakfast.

from $18
Eggs benedict with hollandaise, peameal bacon, home fries and berries

Bennys

Peameal, mushroom or smoked salmon under house hollandaise.

$22
Avocado toast on sourdough with two poached eggs and home fries

Avocado Toast

House guacamole, two poached eggs, rye or sourdough.

$18
A Canadian caesar cocktail with a celery-salt rim, celery and olives

From the bar

Mimosas, caesars and a proper Irish coffee.

Brunch deserves a drink. We pour the classics, a long cocktail list and a full range of zero-proof options for the table that is taking it easy.

  • The Caesar$15
  • Irish Coffee$10.95
  • Ace's Sangria$15
  • MimosaAsk your server
See the full drinks list
A sunny Little Italy patio with bistro tables, greenery and string lights

Al fresco

Brunch in the sun on Harbord.

When the weather turns, our patio is one of the best seats in Palmerston-Little Italy for a slow weekend plate.

About the patio →

Find us

On the corner of Harbord & Manning.

We are a short walk north of College Street, in the heart of Palmerston-Little Italy, on the main floor at 291 Harbord Street (Harbord & Manning).

Address
291 Harbord Street
Toronto, ON M6G 1G7
Brunch hours
Mon - Fri 8:00am - 2:00pm Sat & Sun 8:00am - 1:00pm
Getting here
Steps from the College and Bathurst streetcars. Street and Green P parking nearby.
The forest-green and gold interior of Ace Restaurant with a gold spade motif

After dark

By night, the Ace of Spades Lounge.

The same room hosts private parties, live events and catered functions once brunch wraps. Book the space or let us cater yours.

Almost here

Delivery and takeout are on the way.

Uber Eats, DoorDash and pickup are launching soon. Join the notify list and we will email you the moment ordering goes live.

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Good to know

Questions, answered.

Everything people ask before their first visit. Still curious? The Visit page has the rest.

Plan your visit
Where is Ace Restaurant?

On the main floor of the Ace of Spades Lounge at 291 Harbord Street, on the corner of Harbord and Manning in Palmerston-Little Italy, Toronto. We are a short walk north of College Street. Evening events at the Lounge use 536 Manning Ave.

What are your brunch hours?

We serve brunch seven days a week. Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 2:00pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00am to 1:00pm. Hours can shift for holidays or events, so check the Visit page before you come.

Do you have a patio?

Yes. Our patio is open in season whenever brunch is on and it is one of the best places in the neighbourhood for a slow morning in the sun.

Do you take reservations?

We take reservations for tables and larger groups, and we welcome walk-ins every day. Send a request through the Contact page or call us and we will confirm.

Do you serve mimosas and caesars?

We do. Our brunch bar pours mimosas, bellinis, caesars, Ace's sangria and Irish coffee, plus a full cocktail, mocktail and beer list.

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Delivery on Uber Eats and DoorDash, plus takeout and pickup, are launching soon. Join the notify list on the Order page and we will email you the moment ordering goes live.

Come on down

Come down for brunch.

We are on the main floor at 291 Harbord Street, on the corner of Harbord and Manning.