Bonjour Brioche

What is Bonjour Brioche? Perched at the corner of Queen Street East and De Grassi Street in Riverside, Bonjour Brioche has been an east-end morning anchor since 1997. Originally opened by Henri and Lori Feasson and preserving the same scratch-made baking traditions under current ownership, the sunlit cafe pairs a bustling front pastry counter and compact dining room with a shaded summer patio. It operates as both a reliable neighbourhood gathering place and a serious Parisian-style viennoiserie hub.

Bonjour Brioche Menu & What to Order Laminated pastry is the main draw, specifically the double-baked almond croissant, fruit clafoutis tarts, and creamy Basque cheesecake. For hot plates, the golden brioche French toast and the Quiche Lorraine—paired with a crisp green salad tossed in the cafe's signature shallot vinaigrette—are time-tested staples. Savoury appetites should lean into the spicy bacon breakfast sandwich on house-baked sourdough or the Bonjour Benny, rounded out by a café au lait served in a classic bowl.

Know Before You Go Tables are strictly walk-in only, and peak weekend brunch hours reliably produce lines down Queen East. The kitchen and bakery close promptly at 3:00 p.m. daily and the shop remains closed on Tuesdays, so plan on weekday mornings or early arrival if you want prime pastry selection. The 501 Queen streetcar stops steps from the door at De Grassi Street.