When I visit family in Toronto, I often find myself at the CF Shops at Don Mills, also known as the…read moreDon Mills Centre. I've gone with my sister, cousins, or extended family for a stroll, a meal, or shopping over the years. There was even a time, a year or two ago, when I found myself there three times in two days! When my sister and I were just visiting Toronto a few weeks ago, we had lunch with cousins from out of town at the CF Shops at Don Mills. There's something for everyone and plenty to see and do. The CF Shops at Don Mills is known for some great restaurants. While there are some upscale and casual restaurants there, my favorite is Joey's, and I also really enjoy stopping by Lindt for some tasty chocolates. Other restaurants include Jack Astor's, Pi Co., Eataly, and the Good Son, among many others. You can find out more about the restaurants at the CF Shops at Don Mills at https://shops.cadillacfairview.com/property/cf-shops-at-don-mills/food. There are also plenty of shops, from upscale shops to more casual ones like Bath & Body Works. My favorite stores are Roots, Miniso, and on our last visit, we even stopped by the World Cup store, which closed the week after we were there. Similar to the restaurants, there are many shops at the CF Shops at Don Mills, which you can find out about at https://shops.cadillacfairview.com/property/cf-shops-at-don-mills/store#. There are also experiences with the interactive Town Square water fountain, where children frequently play and splash during the summer, and a miniature train that kids can ride. There is also a movie theatre, pickleball, and plenty of events, from an outdoor market to chess in the square. You can read more about the events at https://shops.cadillacfairview.com/property/cf-shops-at-don-mills/news-events. While store and restaurant hours may vary, they are typically 10 AM to 9 PM on weekdays, 10 AM to 7 PM on Saturday, and 11 AM to 6 PM on Sunday. There is a free parking structure. You can read more about the CF Shops at Don Mills at https://shops.cadillacfairview.com/property/cf-shops-at-don-mills, including a place where you can sign up to be on their mailing list. Also, check out deals and offers here: https://shops.cadillacfairview.com/property/cf-shops-at-don-mills/offers. I definitely recommend a visit to CF Shops at Don Mills if you are visiting or haven't been there before!

Very unique from a typical indoor mall experience and more akin to outlets in the U.S. or out in…read moreMilton. The patios vibes just feel that much more inviting when your views aren't of the busy main roads. There is a central area where shoppers collect to have an ice cream or a coffee from the nearby patisserie. This area is always so lively. Despite the lively surroundings of this shopping centre, there is a calmness that comes with the experience of shopping here. Many relax in the Muskoka chairs by the fire pits or sit at the picnic tables while they let their kids roam free - a nice community feel. Security are always around and very friendly. There is a movie theatre, numerous lovely restaurants and fast food options, grocery stores, and some mid to higher end shops. They also run some very organized and exciting children's events - our favourite has to be the Trick or Treat event around Halloween. Everyone comes dressed up in their costumes and run from store to store collecting treats at participating retailers. This place is also beautiful during Christmas time. The central area turns in to a small skating rink! Would love to see more outdoor outlets in the city like Shops at Don Mills.

It was more than I could have expected I've wanted to come here since I was a kid, exceeded my…read moreexpeectations!

I'm NOT a mall guy, but this place is impressive. It's in the middle of the city with hundreds of…read moreshops under a roof that keeps you dry. A few standout spots are Eately and the food hall on the bottom level.

This is a quaint medium sized, open air (not enclosed under one roof) shopping mall. It is 120,000…read moresquare feet. The anchor store is a 48,000 square foor Longo's grocery store. This is the largest Longo's I've seen (keep in mind I live downtown Toronto where many grocery stores are small). There many coffee shops and restaurants, a CIBC bank, beer store, pet shop, cleaner, juice restaurant, and many other retailers. Look at my photos of the various retailers. It is near car repair shops and dealerships within 2 minutes walk, so it is a convenient place to hangout while waiting for your car to be worked on.

The Beach Mall has been a fixture of my childhood. This isn't your typical mall. It's a small,…read moretwo-storey building that was previously the Allen Beach Theatre decades ago. I passed by this mall walking to and from my elementary school. I remember these orange-red ball-shaped lights dangling from the ceiling. It had that 70's look for years and I hope that they are gone now. Before Shoppers Drug Mart set up shop on Queen Street East, Beach Mall had a Guardian Drugs with a post office. My mom would ask me to go to the post office and send letters to Hong Kong through registered mail. She gave me money. I look back and that was a huge responsibility for a kid. I was good and never spent the money on candy at the variety store a couple of businesses down from the mall. Perhaps that's one reason why I ended up liking numbers. I was good making sure that I had returned the remaining change to my mom. I was such a good, weird kid. The drug store is long gone. Many of the stores here have turned over. Lido's in the Beach used to be a restaurant and bar at this mall. In my last year of high school, the provincial government decided to scrap giving $100 to each graduating student who made the honour roll. I was not pleased, as were many of my friends. Lido's was so nice to shell out $70 for each honour roll student that year. It meant a lot. Sadly, this restaurant is gone. Pizzaville has taken over from where it used to be. The mall still has a walk-in clinic. There's a martial arts studio, daycare, and a few other businesses. It's more of a community-based mall than a large retail conglomerate that you associate a mall to be these days. I'm glad that Beach Mall is still alive and kicking. I believe that there used to be parking at the back of this place. Otherwise, you can park on Queen Street East, or along Waverley or Kenilworth Avenue. I'm not sure if this stretch of Queen Street East is metered parking these days. You can definitely park for free along the other two side streets. (69)

This is a medium size shopping mall with a little of everything. It is a very rundown looking mall…read more Most of it is open-air but there are some covered parts with smaller stores in it. There is lots of parking. The biggest stores are Shoppers Drug Mart, Suuny Food Mart, and Osaka Sushi. There is no free WiFi. The mall is wheelchair accessible. There are no customer washrooms. There is free parking. Review 2025-118

i have been here so many times and i love the stores and i love their food court so i did some…read morechristmas shopping in november

A nice place to meet and hangout. Have supermarkets near…read morethis mall plus many shops inside it. Food court is good and you will get good variety of it.

Very nice place to visit if you need a break from walking and cool your heels for a bit, use a…read morerestroom (very clean!), grab some refreshments, or simply chill. Impressive cathedral-like atrium as you enter. Comfy sitting areas. A good exhibit on display today featuring award-winning photo-journalism. Includes a shopping and good hall, the hockey hall of fame museum, and connected to Union Station.

I have a different spin on Brookfield Place. I used to work there. I worked for a major Canadian…read morebank for roughly seven months. This bank has offices scattered throughout the downtown core. We occupied the ninth floor. I loved the location. I'd take the GO train from Markham down to Union Station, and take the PATH briefly to Brookfield Place. There are a bunch of elevators that don't all go up to the same floors. You need to find the floor interval that suits where you want to go. If you are a visitor, Brookfield Place is beautiful. I remember taking a couple of Swedish colleagues to a Toronto Maple Leafs game and we passed by my old workplace. The Hockey Hall of Fame is located in Brookfield Place. I suggested that they go, as they were huge hockey fans like I am. They went the following day and absolutely loved it. My love for Starbucks is due to working at Brookfield Place. I'd drop downstairs to get a drink and take a breather. It's convenient to do a bit of shopping or grab a bite to eat. There's a food court where there are many fast food eateries. I'm sure they have changed since I was last there. There is also a Longo's Market. I'd often get cubed fruit, such as watermelon and cantaloupe, that was easy to eat at my desk to keep me content throughout the afternoon. There used to be a Marche, where you can choose from sandwiches and hot meals. I don't think it's there anymore, but it was awesome. The top floor is where you get to see the high glass ceiling and gorgeous architecture. I didn't appreciate it when I worked here because it was a fairly crazy time in my life working full-time and doing a master's degree part-time. However, when I have returned as a visitor, be it during Nuit Blanche or when I'm heading to Scotiabank Arena, I appreciate how beautiful the crystal cathedral of commerce is. My favourite memory will always be lining up with a few colleagues to get a free heart rate monitor on the first floor of Brookfield Place. We enjoyed missing a bit of work, chatting with one other, and getting a health gift in return. I gave mine to my parents and they still use it to this day. I miss Brookfield Place and the various giveaways that take place. I don't miss the job that I had or the stress that I had experienced. Luckily, I do get to drop by whenever I'm attending a concert. (497)

This is a small shopping mall where it mostly caters to people who want a healthy lifestyle. You…read morecan buy healthy food and supplements. The anchor store is The Big Carrot which is a natural food market.Then there is the Organic Juice Bar (juices, smoothies, coffee & tea), Fresh on Danforth (plant-based restaurant), The Dispensary (supplements and superfoods), Beauty and Wellness, Unpacked (ecoliving and re-fill). Non-food stores are: Book City, Eriella Boutique, Snug (baby and children's clothing), etc. Sometimes there are summer concerts and summer BBQs (with healthy foods of course). There is a community bulletin board and an all-gender support bench. There are small offices on the second floor of 2 buildings. There is a big Carrot Green Roof (community garden) on the second floor. There is no free WiFi. The mall is wheelchair accessible. Some stores may have washrooms.  There is paid street parking or a paid parking lot at the back. Review 2022-090

Snooty employees in the store that sells supplements. Sandwich board outside the store advertising…read morea sale that had already ended. I'm certain that their prices are at least 10-20% higher than Ottways across the street. I won't bother with this place again.