Raise your glasses to celebrate the sparkling drink of joy — Mimosas.
May 16 marks National Mimosa Day, and it’s just another reason for us to follow up our hearty breakfast with this brunch staple — be it a workday or not.
Although the celebratory day falls on a Tuesday workday this year, here’s a list of all the places in Burnaby to get your Mimosa fix any day of the week.
OEB Breakfast Co.
Want to taste paradise? As a Mother’s Day special, OEB in Brentwood is offering a limited-time tropical mimosa concoction on their menu until May 31 that you can treat yourself to this National Mimosa Day.
Their “Mom’osa” is priced at $10 and is a twist on the OG mimosa — coconut rum, sparkling wine and pineapple juice, garnished with shaved coconut and fresh pineapple.
Address: The Amazing Brentwood (2306-4525 Lougheed Hwy., Burnaby)
Timings: Monday through Sunday; 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Browns Social House
This restobar in Brentwood has a mimosa bar on its brunch menu, and we can’t expect anything better than that. With three options to choose from — classic; rosé (sparkling rosé and fresh pressed grapefruit); and just peachy (ruffian Prosecco, peach schnapps and fresh pressed orange) — the restaurant is serving up the booziest drinks to start your weekend.
Address: Brentwood (1908 Rosser Ave., Burnaby)
Timing: Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ricky’s Cafe
One of Burnaby’s favourite cafes — also in the Brentwood — area serves classic OJ, peach, strawberry or wildberry mimosas made from champagne and Tropicana premium juices. Pair one with one of their famous big breakfasts, and you’ll have yourself a merry day.
Address: Brentwood (1908 Rosser Ave., Burnaby)
Timing: Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
While you’re at Brentwood, might we suggest a mimosa crawl? There are just so many hard-to-miss mimosa spots in the area.
Earls Kitchen + Bar
While most people love their OG mimosas, Earls Kitchen + Bar at Station Square in Metrotown and Brentwood have sweet brunch happy hour mimosa choices: the classic and watermelon. Served until noon, these mimosas should set you on the right path on a sunny warm long weekend.
Address: Station Square Metrotown (6070 Silver Dr., Burnaby); The Amazing Brentwood (4525 Lougheed Hwy., Burnaby)
Timings: Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Brentwood) and 10 a.m. to noon (Station Square)
Pür & Simple
In the mood for a fancy classic mimosa topped with a strawberry? Head to this popular brunch spot that opened in Burnaby early this year for a Pür-fect mimosa.
Address: Station Square Metrotown (6096 McKay Ave., Burnaby)
Timing: Monday to Sunday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Trattoria
The cozy, elegant Italian restaurant in Burnaby serving up a selection of wood-fired pizzas and delectable appetizers has a weekend brunch, during which you can drink mimosas (Prosecco with classic OJ, pineapple or grapefruit juices) to your heart’s content.
Address: 102 – 4501 Kingsway, Burnaby
Timing: Weekend brunch from 10:30 a.m.
Oliver Twist Pub & Grill
This local sports hub is known for its Canadian brews and pub grub, but they have the original classic mimosa on the menu for everyone who’d like to take advantage of it late afternoon.
Open from 3 p.m., this sports pub can be your stop post-brunch for yet another mimosa and a game on the screen.
Address: 7557 Edmonds St., Burnaby
Timings: Monday and Tuesday 3 p.m. to 12 a.m.; Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 11:30 to 12 a.m.; Friday and Saturday 11:30 to 1 a.m.
Little Billy’s
We’ve all heard of pancake and mimosas as the perfect brunch staple, but this East Hastings restaurant serving up delicious Greek fare and house-cut steaks will help you get the taste of Mimosas paired with delicious Mediterranean food at any time of the day.
Address: 6785 Hastings St., Burnaby
Timings: Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday to Monday 4 to 9 p.m.
