Brunch at its best in the Outaouais

What do you think of starting off your day with a delicious brunch in the magnificent village of Chelsea? Chelsea Pub now offers a decadent brunch menu with unique dishes. You absolutely won’t be disappointed! There are so many options, let’s see if you’re able to choose just one!  

Toast with avocado and smoked salmon, Bénédicte Miso-Champi or Classic lunch? There’s only one word for all these options: yum! Come discover this gourmet restaurant that’ll delight your taste buds, also in Chelsea. In the summer, come visit Tonique’s little garden. At Tonique, all the meals are made in-house with love! 

Enjoy a brunch buffet at Golf and Auberge Heritage ! You’ll have a choice from the breakfast bar, with fresh and sweet dishes. What will you choose? Go for the salad bar or opt for traditional scrambled eggs, cheeses and charcuteries or get some fresh fruit and pastries. Yum! 

Brunch lovers will be spoiled for choice with twice as many dates: the first and third Sundays of each month. For the first time, brunch will also be served outside on the fabulous barbecue patio on July 21 and August 18. Why wait? Come and enjoy the unique flavours at Aux Chatignoles restaurant, located on the grounds of the largest log castle in the world. You’ll eat like royalty! 

Imagine eggs Benedict with duck confit, onions and sautéed mushrooms with a thick, creamy hollandaise sauce or maybe you’re more of a fan of fluffy pancakes with fresh fruit and drizzled with maple syrup. Brunch at La Toquade is an experience to share and savour together. 

At Bistro CoqLicorne, in the heart of downtown, Sunday brunch is a must! The simple and appealing menu features local ingredients and changes constantly. You’ll definitely want to discover what the menu has in store for you, week after week. Dine-in or takeout, it’s a great way to start the day!

For breakfast in an elegant setting, the Hilton Lac-Leamy’s Arôme restaurant opens at 6:30 every morning. Early risers, you’re in luck! You’ll find all the brunch classics and you’ll have a great view of sunny Leamy Lake.

If you feel like brunching near the bike path on the shores of Leamy Lake, or breathing in the morning air on a beautiful terrace, Le Saint-Éloi will charm you with its peaceful atmosphere in the heart of the city. Enjoy a classic breakfast or try something new, like the eggs Benedict with duck and Gouda cheese or the orange smoothie bowl.

Here, vegans will be well taken care of! At Astoria, every item on the menu is vegan … and there’s a tonne of items! Gone are the days when you had to search high and low for a restaurant with a menu that fit your lifestyle. From the tofu scramble to Beyond Meat sausages and tempeh bacon, even non-vegans will love the breakfast!

Founded in 1989 and recently relocated to the Agora district, Café Cognac is a true Gatineau institution! Come discover the new location over brunch with friends. An impressive selection of dishes awaits you! To discover new flavours, try the eggs Benedict with crab cake and asparagus or the smoked salmon omelette.

Are you a brunch lover? Ben & Florentine has a menu filled with a variety of breakfast options, including their old-fashioned skillets that’ll satisfy even the biggest appetites. Sweet or savoury, the choice is yours! 

Another creperie, this one in the Aylmer sector! Take a stroll down Principale Street to discover the many crepes offered at Beurre Salé (“salted butter”). Show your allegiance with their two-sided menu: sweet or savoury? An existential dilemma that will officially be resolved when you place your order. And if you just can’t decide, you can always make a return visit to settle the question!