The best all day breakfast in Toronto is a scramble. Making a solid breakfast strikes me as an easy (and fun!) task. It can't be too difficult to make breakfast spectacular, because it's so basic and inherently beautiful: Bread, bacon and eggs! (Or your choice of a vegetarian alternative!) It's so pure and... historical.

A simple little place up on Davenport at Dufferin, Pancho's has a whole lot of sweet Mexican bread options and, if you look closely, delicious homemade tamales.

See my profile of Pancho's Bakery in the baked goods section.

Sam James is a charming local "coffee celebrity" of sorts, and he's just opened a new coffee bar on Harbord at Clinton. Using coffee paraphernalia that dates back to the 1840s, he prepared a sample of a unique, delicious coffee that tasted like blueberries. Seriously.

See my review of Sam James Coffee Bar in the cafe section.

Cream Tangerine has been tucked into The Great Hall at Queen and Dovercourt for a couple months now and is still coming into its own. We stopped in this week to see how things are shaping up and to enjoy a fresh sandwich. We'll have to go back for the Ayurvedic consultations... and juices.

Read my review of Cream Tangerine Cafe and Gallery in the cafe section.

Coffee Culture is an Ontario-wide franchised cafe that recently opened it's first Toronto location just outside Little Italy. Oddly, it seems to be doing pretty well despite its proximity to some of the city's favourite little coffee shops.

Read my review of Coffee Culture in the cafe section.

Wild Earth bakes tasty gluten free, organic and vegan treats for folks in The Beaches. They also offer an interesting looking/sounding sugar free teething bar for babies!

Read my review of an allergy free trip to the Wild Earth Bakery and Cafe.