I recently hosted my wedding at Graydon Hall Manor, and could not have been more thrilled with the…read moreentire experience. From our first meeting until our wedding day, our coordinator Madison Winters was a joy to work with. She artfully helped us to execute our vision and guided us through the planning process. Her expertise and professionalism was especially appreciated on the day of our wedding. I felt so confident that I could approach her with any concerns knowing that she would be available to provide a solution. I also realize now that there were a few glitches that occurred behind the scenes and she managed to sort through it all without me having to know at the time. I am so appreciative of this. Madison also corresponded with me in the weeks leading up to the wedding when she was away on vacation - I think this is the definition of going above and beyond! Throughout the whole experience I felt confident that Madison understood our vision and knew how to help us bring it to life in the context of our venue. The service and meals were exceptional. Several of our guests commented that they felt the meal was the best they have ever had at a wedding. This means so much to us as hosts. I truly can't recommend Graydon Hall Manor enough. Our wedding was a dream come true!

beautiful venue!!! Amazing layout, and the building itself is beautiful washrooms are very clean!read more

This was my first time attending an event at Village Loft, operated by Oliver and Bonacini. Wow!…read moreThe venue, food, and service were all on point The venue, located on the upper level of a standalone building in the parking lot of Bayview Village, was a warm and inviting space, with brick and wood walls, large windows, and very intimate lighting. We used two of the three available sections and it was more than enough space. The event was a baby shower luncheon and the menu was very appropriate, with a variety of roving hors d'ouevres, salads, sandwiches, and desserts that satisfied everybody's appetite. The salads were all colourful, fresh, and tasty, with a good variety to choose from. The sandwiches - salmon, chicken, pulled pork, and vegetarian - were all delicious, as were the desserts. Personally, I would have preferred a tad less dressing on the salads but maybe that's just me. The service was also excellent, from the moment I walked in and was greeted with smiles by all the staff. Used plates were cleared from the tables very efficiently and the buffet table was replenished quickly. Overall, this was a great experience and a very enjoyable baby shower!

Came here for a friend's wedding. And this place is pretty modern in design. It has an earthy tone…read morethrough out the building. I liked the fact they got an elevator to get us to the 2nd floor, as the venue is there. Then I found out this venue is part of the O&B group, there's a certain aura this venue signifies as well as a standard O&B represents. I like! I like the setup as the food came in the middle, and we serve ourselves. I like that configuration. I can control portion on my own. First came the appetizers and there's risotto ball, and warm salad. Surprisingly they taste quite decent even though it was mass produced. Then the mains came after about half hour and there's all three choices of beef, chicken and fish. So I am not stuck with one. The biggest surprise were the beef and fish. As I mentioned earlier, banquet food tends to flop when it is mass produced. But not here, the beef came out soft and juicy still and the fish actually tasted good. I didn't have chicken as I was full by then. Dessert were homemade doughnut balls and a tiramisu. These were dynamite. I had an extra serving of these wonderful goodies. Overall experience is very nice. Food was good and service is quite good.

Came here on a Saturday afternoon and had lots of parking available. It is paid where you can pay…read moreat the meter or online. Tip: if you don't want to pay for the service fee online just pay at the meter with coins or card. Nice park and well maintained. Decent size and lot of greenery to just sit and relax. Did see some people bring stuff for a picnic or even take engagement photos! Even has a cafe with some drinks/ snacks (ice cream) Definitely check it out!

This garden is so beautiful. Lots of flowers even this summer is too hot. Big trees and lots of…read morebenches where you can relax and read a book.

Went to a retirement event here for a lot of people and it is the perfect sized venue for something…read morelike that. The location was a bit hard to get to since we decided to take transit but that is only a minor issue. The real bright spot is the staff that work there. They are super friendly and very efficient. Nothing seemed like too much of an issue for them. You can tell they take a lot of pains to hire the right person for this type of job. The event was a cash bar and they were a bit slow to process people paying by tapping. This could easily be improved with today's technology options but this did not take away from the overall experience.

Had a wonderful time here for a recent wedding. Saw quite the interesting "basement" million leg…read morebug in the washroom, eep! Layout was good, acoustics - not good. Overall a nice venue to dress up. Hard to find for taxis though.You need a digital GPS.

I am not Greek, and I don't practice Christian Orthodoxy, but when I was given the opportunity to…read moreattend a dinner celebrating the 2017 graduating class of the Toronto Orthodox Theological Society, I figured I might as well attend. After all, worst case scenario was that I'd get a lot of wine for my trouble. The Metropolitan Centre in Scarborough is a fascinating event hall that wears its heritage proudly on its sleeve. It was a bit overwhelming - and a bit humbling to walk in here for the first time and take everything in. This is a sprawling space that offers some of the best food I've had at an event hall in a very long time, and the event was an interesting and fascinating experience. We enjoyed salmon, salad, roasted red peppers, mini potatoes and all the bread and wine we could handle. And the baklava. OH MY GOD THE BAKLAVA. And it was the nice, light baklava that was handmade. I ate like half the plate when they brought it - don't judge me, I'm a growing boy. I will be the first to tell you that I am not literate in Greek culture, so it took some time to acclimate to their customs. When in doubt, kiss the hands of your elders and hug everyone you can. It was very interesting to see the reverence the assembled guests (including several politicians) had for the academy, which is affiliated with Saint-Paul University and teaches young men to be priests. This was definitely an experience I won't soon forget, and the venue was classy and filled with good times and great food. If I ever have the chance to attend the Metropolitian again in the future, I'll be there without delay. Highly recommended.

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Had my wedding here recently…read more What I loved: The venue itself. Gorgeous space, very versatile. The draping, lighting and sound were great and ran smoothly. The event staff on the night of were great, and the flipping of the room was executed in a speedy fashion. The staff were professional for the most part. There was a lot of turnover with venue staff initially while we were planning our wedding, but in the end, for the most part, Stacey was very reachable by email and dealt with our concerns in a timely manner. We used Zuchter Berk kosher catering who is also the owner of YMG. We liked the fact that all the tables, beautiful chiviari chairs, draping, and dishware were included in the price. The food: We had the beef short rib as our main which was well worth the money. The dessert (chocolate torte and warm apple crisp) were also fantastic. Our guests ravved about the main course. We didn't get much of a chance to try the h'ors dourves but heard they were good. We weren't too impressed with the passed desserts which we opted to do instead of a full sweet table...we had requested specific passed dessert items which were specified on our contract, and they ended up serving something completely different which we were upset with. If you have a choice between soup and salad for first course, I would say definitely go with salad. The soup was served cold, and the portion was small (although salad apparently is $6 extra per person instead of soup, which we thought was a huge rip off, so make sure you negotiate this upfront). What I didn't like: They didn't have a locked card/cheque box which some other venues have. Two of our cards went missing and when we returned to the venue the next morning, we found an opened envelope with our names on it, with no card or cheque inside. After tracing who the card came from, we found out their was cash in there, so it was stolen by someone because that particular envelope was given to us later in the night and we left it on the head table rather than locking it in the bridal suite. This was partly our fault, but nonetheless it did not feel good the morning after the wedding knowing we had been stolen from. Making any changes whatsoever to our contract was like pulling teeth with YMG/Zuchter Berk. It was a very frustrating process at times, and we felt like there was ZERO CUSTOMER SERVICE. Everything had a price tag attached to it. When we chose to have our wedding at the venue, we were promised a great deal and reasonable prices. We went on the word of one of the owners when he said "don't worry, you'll decide on the specifics later when you do your tasting". Along the way, when inquiring about different menu options (we were debating between chicken and beef, and were initially going to do a combo plate) we got differing information from different people we spoke with. One person said it would be $16 to upgrade to beef, another said $8. It seemed they were making prices up as they went along. We were even asked to provide written proof of a conversation we had with their old event planner who told us coat check was included, which we were definitely told, albeit verbally, that it would be. So the bottom line is it is a great venue, and if you are having a kosher wedding in Toronto, it is price comparable to most synagogues and you get a much nicer space. It is one of the hottest venues in Toronto right now. But, as a word of warning, if you have your event here, BE SURE TO HAVE EVERYTHING IN WRITING. Question everything on your contract at the get go, and make sure you have all of your questions answered in email or specifically stated on the contract in advance before you get in too deep.

Disorganized and rude team. Lack of communication between the owner and catering. Worst of all,…read morethey double booked us and notified us with the worst email with no details of alternative dates or when they would get back to us with dates. When we responded the caterer addressed nothing in our email other than providing alternative (earlier) dates and didn't include any other months that were outside of their "off season" dates or address if they would offer anything for other months. They stuck by their contract and provided a full refund, but provided no customer service. Owner has not even apologized or contacted us and hides behind the catering group. Look elsewhere first.

Cool space and good coffee using local roasters, Ethnica. Full body expresso blend with a smooth…read morefinish. Food 4/5 didnt have food but limited to baked good and sandwiches. Ambiance 5/5 good cafe vibe and smart for marketing real estate. Service 4/5 friendly and knowledgeable and place is clean.

This spacious and inviting coffee shop has a modern decor twist. The coffee is on point with nice…read moreround flavor and a perfect flat white. There's plenty of spots to sit and the wine is great addition. The only drawback were the pastries. The apricot danish was dry and stale. Not inedible but not what you'd expect going to an upscale cafe. Maybe it was a bad day? It's still worth going for the coffee, wine and spacious environment.

We used this venue as a Celebration of Life for both my parents who passed away 2020. It was…read morenothing less than PERFEC. Beautiful space with modern decor. On one floor so easily accessible by elderly. Washrooms as well. Food was spectacular and plentiful. The staff were above average in skill, efficiency and smiles. I will DEFINITELY use this venue again. They will NEVER disappoint. Money well spent with a guarantee of quality and class!!! 5/5 Rating without a doubt.

You're in golden hands!…read more Marla and her team are not just professional, they are magic workers. They make EVERYTHING happen. When doing research about various venues, it seemed as if everything lays on the couple's shoulders- setup, cleanup, all the details- there are too many restrictions! With Marla, in this fabulous hall- probably all we wanted (AND BEYOND) was made possible. To all my concerns Marla responded with 'don't worry doll, you have me!". And its true! We felt Marla's and her team's support through everything...from booking the hall, to finding out details (ten thousand times)...she does it all. She advises, she holds your hand, she whips her magic wand and its all done- in a classy, timely, gorgeous and calm manner! We love Marla, we loved the hall that was GORGEOUS, all our guests were ecstatic with the hall, quality, presentation and taste of the food and professionalism of the staff- we just couldn't be happier!

Attended a private party here and it went excellent. Service was fantastic - servers brought food…read moreout at a perfect pace, everything served hot and staff were friendly, smiling and happy to provide information on dishes. Bar service quick and professional. Food was delicious. Not a single item I didn't enjoy. The room provided included nice large area as well as sitting area near the bar and small seating areas as well. Provided a screen for showing clips and good music equipment. Free and ample parking.

Love my chill time by the well kept and guarded pool, followed by a tasty meal on the patio…read more Wonderful setting in a Toronto lovely retreat tucked away off Don Mills.