Edmonton Meals on Wheels is running a showdown-style fundraiser called Best of Brunch YEG throughout May as spring finally, hopefully arrives in the city. Diners can vote on their favourite dishes from participating restaurants starting on May 1, but the real prize goes to Meals on Wheels, which receives $1 from every feature dish sold. A few options: Highlevel Diner has a whipped feta toast; Wilfred's has strawberry-glazed pancakes with rhubarb-cardamom jam; Rosewood Foods has a breakfast sandwich with a choice of protein or griddled scallion; and both El Corazón locations have French toast topped with Oreo and dulce de leche.
Another competitor is Pip, which — alongside Happy and Olive — was just recognized as one of OpenTable's top brunch and lunch spots for 2026. OpenTable calls Pip's brunch "iconic." For Best of Brunch, the restaurant at 10335 83 Avenue NW is offering two takes on a Dutch baby as part of the fundraising competition. The savoury option features a sunny-side egg, ham, Gruyère cheese, chives, and béchamel, while the sweet one comes with whipped mascarpone, stewed peaches, and blueberries.
The winners for best overall brunch, best alternative (vegetarian, vegan, and/or gluten-free) brunch, best creative brunch, bestselling brunch, and community champion will be announced on June 5. If you need more ideas for brunch options in the lead-up to Mother's Day on May 10, To Do Canada has a detailed list of 25 places with buffets for brunch and dinner, plus places to try high tea.