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Laura R.

I absolutely love the Old Mill! The hotel conjures up memories of a bygone era with its elegant facade and interior. There is always something going on at the hotel, from jazz, to scotch tastings, to plant shows. Their high tea is a beautiful experience; you will feel enchanted while sipping tea in their beautiful property. I went to a holiday concert there recently and I loved everything about it. I ordered the flatbread and a cocktail, and food/drink were top-notch. Service was friendly, and the concert definitely put me in the holiday spirit! Parking is convenient and is located right across the street.

Joan T.

Came for a birthday lunch because we've heard so much about the Old Mill and how beautiful it is. The location is fantastic and relatively easy signage to know where to park and walk over to. The parking lot was across the street (paid parking) behind a condo looking complex, and you cross the street or go under in the tunnel to get to the Old Mill restaurant. Making the reservation was also incredibly easy to do. I had to make a last second change to the number of people and they were quick to help make a revision. I was a bit disappointed walking in. We were not greeted right away. They were having a conversation amongst themselves until I took another step all the way up to their cubicle looking set up. Though I made it very very clear that we were celebrating a big birthday, it was not mentioned a single time during the welcoming or even throughout the lunch. Hospitality-wise, this is a huge fail for me. It's failure to notice the details and create a memorable experience. It also took a long time to get our order in because they seem to have staffed two servers for the entire space. They spent more time setting up tables than anything else, and we didn't even get waters until after food had come. It's not their fault, the servers were doing their best to be friendly, be quick, and give good service. FOH Manager could maybe take this into consideration. Even if it's suppose to be a quiet weekday, that should actually mean that we can count on the servers having more time to be attentive. At the price points they're charging, I'd think it comes with top notch service. Food wise we got a salad, fish and chips, and steak. I also ordered a mocktail. Salad was fantastic. Steak and chips was good. The steak was not cooked to the temperature we asked for (Medium Rare) but it wasn't too far Medium that we didn't want it. So we just kept it. It still tasted good. I would not recommend the fish and chips. The fish was really fishy and the breading was thick and flavourless. Considering the price point, I wouldn't come back because I know I can get a better experience and food in Toronto. But it is still a lovely scenic location and it's worth a visit. They do get some amazing reviews on here so different events, different days/ meals maybe are better. We just happened to have a not so great experience here. But we're still glad we came by to try and take in the beautiful venue.

Jessica L.

If you are looking for an afternoon tea experience in Toronto, come check out the Old Mill Inn. Located in the lush Humber Valley, the Old Mill Inn has been serving up tea time for over a century. They have recently introduced 12 new signature Sloane teas, which represent their English roots and complement the new tea menu. We picked the Palace Chai and Heavenly Cream which are both blended black tea, but one with notes of creamy vanilla, and the other with a sweet floral finish. The food comes in a 3-tier platter. Starting at the bottom, we have finger sandwiches including prosciutto brie bun, creamy chicken sandwiches, and my fav smoked salmon croissant. Then the middle tiers we have some scones and berries. And finally desserts at the top. The clementine tart was my fav followed by the hazelnut and dark chocolate dessert which reminds me of ferroro rocher. They also have a cocktail menu with variety of mimosa and prosecco. We came here for a baby shower and had a great time. While the tea service was not as contemporary or luxurious compared to other venues, it's is a good value option at $60/per person. The dining room is a bit dated but make sure to check out the charming garden that's on site!

Mary T.

This review is for 21patio. It's the outdoor patio restaurant at Old Mill Toronto. Our team got together in a safe and gorgeous venue for lunch after not seeing one another in 1.5 years. It's definitely better seeing folks in person than over Microsoft Teams. I also enjoyed being off work for half the day! I was the first person on my team to arrive. The last time I was at Old Mill was over a decade ago. The condominium and underground parking lot were new to me. In the past, it was a vast outdoor lot that was free. Not anymore! I used a credit card to pay for parking. The maximum rate during the day is $12. You pay first, place the receipt on your car's dashboard, and you're good. The entrance to 21patio (21 denotes 21 Old Mill) is directly across from the parking lot. The interior looks the same, with wooden panels telling you where various rooms and such are. I checked in with a nice man. He directed me to his female counterpart. She asked whether I wanted to hit the patio or wait inside. I did the latter. I found the women's washroom. It was classy and fancy. It was clean and nicely maintained. I headed back and sat on a nice comfy bench. Sure enough, my manager, who had picked up a team member who doesn't drive, showed up. We all decided to hit the patio, with the rest of our crew trickling in. We were under huge umbrellas on a hot day. I liked that we got paper menus. It was a company-sponsored outing. It meant that we all went crazy. I ordered the XOXO botanical spritzer in peach orange blossom. My boss wanted to split his No Boats on Sunday peach cider with me. Our server was highly attentive and gave me two glasses. I split my drink up. They were refreshing. I actually liked the spritzer more because it was crisp and had less sugar. My main was the east coast lobster roll sliders with a side salad. I eyed it from the start. The sliders were a new spin on classic lobster rolls. My manager was looking at how I was going to eat them, which I found odd. I enjoyed the rolls, with a mixture of decent chunks of lobster meat, and chopped green onions, celery, and seasoning. Each bun was perfectly toasted, while soft. I had a choice of fries or salad. Salad is my vice these days. This one was seedy, with pumpkin seeds and mixed seeds. There were bits of goats cheese that I enjoyed with the leafy greens, and crunchy carrots and cucumbers. The balsamic dressing was flavourful. I was sad when I ate it all. It then became a family feast. We ended up sharing a lot of our food. I tried a crispy wing. Our newest member of our team was eating them with a knife and fork. Not me! I'm all fingers. It was delicious. My colleague who doesn't drive ordered cauliflower bites and crispy truffle parmesan fries. I sampled a bit of each. I am not a big cauliflower bite person. It was spicy, but the sauce always ends up making the once crispy batter soggy. The fries were amazing. Truffle oil is the best. They were cripsy with a light batter around each fry. My former intern-turned-employee loved them better than his regular fries that he basically ate most of the truffle ones... haha! I had friends on either side of me. To my right was my friend whom we've met a few times during this pandemic. She ordered the skirt steak with frites. I learned that she's a prime rib person, as am I. She liked her meal, but wished that her steak was prime rib. It was so much fun taking photos of everything that we had ordered. None of my colleagues found that weird because they are used to me. I had to explain that to our newest member, who ended up fuelling my passion! Dessert became a sharing session. We got the following items: - Cremoso - Peach bellini tarte tarin - Limone - Strawberry gelato I sampled the first three. The cremoso was decadent. I loved the dark callebaut chocolate. It had a brownie torte, espresso, cream, marscapone ganache, and the best candied pecan that I have ever had. OMG. Get. It! I also loved the peach bellini tarte tatin. I ended up dividing one into four and serving others. The caramelized peaches with rosemary and honey all work nicely. The pastry was so flaky and enjoyable. Did someone say prosecco wine reduction? Yes, please! It had dulce de leche ice cream that was creamy and heavenly! I love lemon and had high hopes for the limone, but it wasn't meant to be. I love tart lemons and this one wasn't tart at all. The tart had a sweet almond and coconut base, which I enjoyed the most. The lemon cream was boring. Why was it so yellow that it likely lit up in the dark? I liked the berries that came with the tart desserts. I wish that I had room for the icewine gelato. Instead, I gawked at the strawberry gelato that our newest member got. She handed it over to me to take pics without my asking her. Yay, conditioning! I paid our bill on the company card. It worked! Great staff, food, and patio. Highly recommend. (339)

Alaleh P.

I attended a business event here and I believe it's a nice spot for these kind of gatherings. It's well-maintained and has different rooms with different sizes, you can have your meeting in one room and serve the meals in another one. They could organize serving meals better and be more efficient with it.

Beet root smoked salmon (Manhattan in the background)

Peter C.

Auntie Patsy took Aimée and I here for our wedding present - fairly close to her house. Restaurant is attached to a hotel, and there is a parking lot and garage across the street. Atmosphere is old school; exposed dark wood, leaded glass, etc. also a conference center; a wedding, two birthday parties and an IEEE dinner were all there that night. It also has a nightclub/lounge in it with a dance floor and stage; they were setup for dancing that night. Drinks were good - my Manhattan was well made, however with a regular Maraschino and not a Luxardo. Aimée and Patsy had the sparkling Rose' - this was terrific. Dinner for them was the wild mushroom ravioli - outstanding they said! I had the beet root smoked salmon; also terrific. I did get the sun dried tomato flat bread as well; this was mediocre. Service was truly amazing - non intrusive, but right there with a fork when Aimée accidentally dropped hers; or to refill water, etc. Truly first class. We'll be back to dance! Recommend.

Jenn W.

In 2019, they finally revamped the menu and now offer a daily tea service for $39 a person, an increase from the past but still more affordable than some of other options in the city. Their menu starts with a selection of Sloane teas where samples are presented at the table so guests can smell and see the leaves. The Darjeeling 2nd flush sounded mighty, the menu touting it as the "champagne of tea". Yet, despite the darker hue, it tasted too mellow for me. I crave something that has more of a floral finish. Their sandwiches aren't necessarily dainty but leaves you really full. Without a doubt, the smoked chicken and apple salad was the tastiest of the bunch - a huge flavourful mound of the chunky salad sitting on a fresh mini brioche bun. On the other hand, the bagel used on the cucumber sandwich and pumpernickel for the salmon gravlax were both cold and dry. While I appreciate restaurants trying something new and different, sometimes things should also follow tradition. Something like a cucumber sandwich, which is meant to be light and delicate, a hard crumbly bagel is the last thing we needed. I'm still waiting for the day when restaurants will provide a sweet or savoury afternoon tea option. In a heartbeat, I'd trade in the sweet plates for more sandwiches or scones. The best part of the plate was probably the large sweet and juicy strawberry dipped in dark chocolate

Gluten free option on the left and standard on the right

Janny L.

Came here for High Tea on the weekend with my girlfriends for my birthday. Before coming, the tiers looked delicious and aesthetically pleasing, however I was concerned with all the negative reviews. It's a short walk from Old Mill station to this this historical building, which is a hotel, spa, restaurant and event venue. From the entrance I entered from, it was a maze to find the dining room. I would highly recommend making prior reservations, as afternoon tea was fully booked. We were quickly seated and did not have to wait. As someone in our party was gluten-intolerant, the restaurant presented a gluten-free option. The gluten-free and non-gluten-free options had a number of delectable choices in nibbles. The upper tier of sweets were exceptionally sweet for my tastes, but the savory sandwiches were simple, but tasted very fresh. For my birthday, I was surprised with another pastry. However, based on the amount of pastries that I just had, I wasn't able to handle another one! The room is exceptionally Instagram-able, and overall I had a very good experience here.

Cail B.

@oldmilltoronto is the perfect hidden oasis to enjoy a meal and/or a few drinks. The food portions were favour full & generous. Friendly attentive staff. We were very happy to stumble on this gem the outside area has a less formal dining setting, with affordable BBQ items. Highly recommend trying it before this summer season is over

Kim L.

tl;dr - AFTERNOON TEA review. Horrible service. Gross dirty glasses, had to physically leave the restaurant to talk to the host to get a server, hot tea spilled all over the table. Food was nothing to write home about. Would definitely not recommend for a special day. I emailed Old Mill before posting this review, they did not reply. I booked a table for 6, several months in advance, for my mom's birthday. The host was kind and reservations were a breeze. When we arrived, we were seated in a loud enclosed room with two parties - a bridal shower and baby shower. I asked if we could be moved to the quiet and virtually empty dining room because my grandma had a headache, but was told that the dining room wasn't set up for tables of 6. Questionable that a dining room couldn't accommodate 6 people, but I understood it might be due to some other things and it was no prob. We waited for 30 minutes without service and I had to wave down our server, Peter T, to get some water. He returned with the following incredibly dirty glasses (photo attached). He was very hard to track down afterwards and would not look in our direction. I had to physically leave the restaurant and ask the host for clean glasses. I realize that our server was preoccupied with the other parties but this was not an ideal start to, what was supposed to be, a special event for my mom. Peter returned after our host spoke to him and gave us new glasses and took our tea order. He returned and haphazardly dropped the tea pots onto the saucers spilling hot tea on the table several times. This really concerned me because my grandma's hands were on the table and it was burning hot liquid spilling everywhere without our server noticing. He kept looking around the room while he was serving us. I know this might sound insignificant but a $300 bill is not the easiest for me at my age, and I was splurging to take my mom and family out for a special day. We left disappointed and with a really bad impression. Would not recommend.

Jazz L.

I've been here a number of times and again, it's hit or miss. The most recent time I went, we were seated near the kitchen door that kept swinging open - not the best atmosphere. Another time I went, I was seated by the window that overlooked the gorgeous Old Mill property and had lots of light. The food here is pretty good for afternoon tea food. I never come here thinking that I will get full, but the pastries and bites are always decent.

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The Old Mill is a Christmas Day tradition in my family. However, I don't know if it will continue. This year was a bit disappointing. Seemingly as busy as every year, the staff seem less attentive and don't offer service as much as the used to. The quality and variety of food appears to have gone down; I miss the lobster. The salad dressing was also a lot thinner than normal and really soaked my plate. Santa also didn't spend time coming around to tables. He may have stopped at one or two but that was it. read more

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Danielle D.

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It was our four year anniversary and we couldn't quite afford the vacation we had in mind, so a staycation was just what the doctor ordered! After dining in at a Bloor St West restaurant (Bloom, awesome!) for Winterlicious we walked a bit in the snowfall and took the subway back to the Old Mill Inn. We'd already registered earlier in the day, taking advantage of a Sunday Special which reduced the room from $275+ to just around $200 for a King Room with view (a delightfully picturesque view of the Humber Valley River) Walking down to the hotel is a bit weird, despite being super walkable and accessible, you need to cross a little bridge to get to the Inn, the bridge doesn't even have sidewalks. The cobbles are all loose and scary, it's not meant for those without cars, obviously. The jacuzzi in the bathroom was probably my favourite thing, the room being actually kind of small (or maybe the bed was just really large...) Dresser space was actually somewhat lacking for such a large room, not that it mattere as we were there one night, but I wondered what a week there would be like. So, things sound ok, why is this a 3 star review you may ask? Thing is, it's SO DAMN EXPENSIVE you think they'd be able to include things like, oh, complimentary wireless internet? Snacks? I've stayed at less and gotten way more. It seems though, they pride themselves on pricing themselves above and beyond simple standards that other hotels offer without batting an eyelash. read more

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Michael M.

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So I've been putting off doing my 100th review for a while because I wanted to make it a good one, something special. Even though I knew almost immediately what I wanted it to be, it's taken me a while to get around to it because I wanted to get it right...after all, you only get one chance to Yelp! the place you got married! So where to begin? Now after the whole "Yes, I will marry you!" was out of the way (and informing the parents and loved ones) it was prudent to start looking for a place to actually host about a hundred of our closest friends, family and assorted well-wishers for the wedding of the century (well, our century anyways). After checking out a few places in the distillery district, a few golf courses and some very trendy spots, we popped over to The Old Mill after my mum suggested that we should at least check it out. We did...and decided right then and there that this was the place, no need to keep looking. After pricing it out (surprisingly more affordable than we thought) we went with it and couldn't have been happier. The place itself? Absolutely picturesque. It actually is (or was) an old mill and if there's a nicer place in the GTA to take wedding photos, I can't think of it. Now I'm not going share them here (they're for friends and family, sorry!) but take my word for it: they turned out incredibly and not only because we had an amazing photographer. Just take a walk around the grounds and see for yourself. And even though we had a mid-September wedding and could have done the ceremony outdoors, with a chapel as nice as the one they have, there's no way we could resist. Words can't do it justice so take my word for it: it's perfect. We also decided to stay for a couple of nights (it is a hotel as well, after all) and the room was incredible. The Deluxe King Suite, although quite dear, is beyond lovely and all of the wonderful wedding gifts they left us (especially the champagne flutes) were a nice touch. We were so busy and nervous and tired and frazzled though that we probably didn't enjoy it as much as we could have if were even partly relaxed but will definitely look to stay again. As for all of the wedding details and such, pretty much everything went off without a hitch. Our catering coordinator, Kim, was an absolute pro and she worked with us every step of the way to ensure that the most important day of our lives went perfectly (spoiler alert: it did). The food (very good), the room, the day of preparation and the ceremony were all handled so well that I would often have to find things to call and be nervous about when, in fact, everything was pretty much taken care of! Great communication and a great experience all around. We did have one fairly moderate issue though and I feel I should bring it up. Being the detail oriented guy that I am, I made sure to book the aforementioned Deluxe King Suite a good eight months before our wedding date. When we checked in and were led to our room, it was absolutely, positively not the Deluxe King Suite and clearly some lesser room. We went to complain and were given some line that the room I had booked eight months prior wasn't available or some such nonsense (I wasn't having any of it) and after complaining rather vocally, it was discovered that they magically DID have a Deluxe King available. Finally when I went to get an explanation (from a third person now) as to why they essentially tried to pull a bait-and-switch on us, I was given some further line that was just more hogwash. In essence they tried to stick us in an inferior room hoping we wouldn't notice, probably because someone with a bigger, more expensive wedding wanted the one we had booked while still trying to charge us for the Deluxe King! I really wasn't happy with any of the three people that I spoke with at the front desk and the way they went about the whole thing was pretty low. I didn't register any sort of complaint at the time even though I should have (I guess because I didn't want it to sour things and all other aspects of the wedding were great) but the whole experience with the room really did leave a bad taste in my mouth. But I'm still giving it a five star review. Like I said, Kim and the catering department were all fantastic to deal with, Reverend Charles was everything we could have wanted in a chaplain, Paolo (our organist) was sublime and the staff on hand (specially props to our awesome bartender, Enrique) were all fantastic. I would absolutely, definitely recommend getting married at The Old Mill without hesitation...just be sure to inspect your guest room first. read more

Old Mill Toronto - The living area of the huge Deluxe King Suite. - Hotels Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

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Amanda B.

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Out of all of my high tea experiences, this has been one of my least favorite - but I think the ones I'm comparing it to were quite exceptional. The location and design of the old mill is gorgeous. Stone floors and walls, beautiful old architecture - it's definitely a sight to be seen. The dining room, where high tea is done, is nice and spacious, the tables aren't crammed together and they are set up very nicely. Since it is the 100th year of operations, all high tea guests were given a free package of 10 tea bags of their special centennial tea. I went with my mom and we were able to specify gluten free for me. The biggest difference was my mom was served scones and I was not. There was no substitution - just no scones. This annoyed me. At least give me some sort of sad attempt at a gfree scone and I'll applaud the effort. So the regular afternoon tea goers get: 3 sandwiches (salmon and cream cheese pinwheel, cucumber and cream cheese, and egg salad on a croissant), 4 scones, jam/butter/marmalade, 1 tuxedo (choc dipped) strawberry, 1 shortbread cookie, 1 lemon meringue tart and 1 slice of a pink and green cake - we never did figure out what it was. You also get never ending pots of loose leaf Tea. The gluten free side: 3 sandwiches (same as above, but all on small circle of gfree bread), 1 bowl of fruit, a piece of flourless cake and a meringue cookie with berries on top + never ending tea. While I applaud the effort to accommodate gfree guests, I think more could be done to make it more equal. Gluten free scones are easy enough to make and if they can do the breads and desserts, they must have a safe food prep area. The tea was delicious and we had a lovely time but this is the first time I've left afternoon tea and still been hungry. Made me a little sad. Not bad value at $24.95 (mon-thurs), and good enough for 4 stars. Honestly, the scone thing made me bitter. If you aren't gfree, you will have an incredible time. If you are - make your own scones and smuggle them in. read more

Old Mill Toronto - Tuxedo strawberry - Hotels Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

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Maria R.

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For me, this place had its pros and cons. I've been here at least twice now, once for a business conference, and more recently for an overnight stay. The buffet food for the conference - for both breakfast and for lunch, were great. Lots of choices, good tasting, and there was easily enough for all. Nice setting, easy to get to by local transit (get off at Old Mill station, and then walk brief minutes to the Inn). There's free parking for those who drive. ~~~ More recently, I was there for an overnight stay - thanks to a romantic package deal offered by Jaunt.ca. T'was the season to splurge, and I had impressions of how awesome this offer would be. I expected the deal to be worth at least the value it boasted. * room and setting: In some ways it was its cha-ching. The room itself was spacious. The setting came with charm. It was very comfortable being in the space, and we were transported from our everyday Toronto grind - which forms part of the Old Mill's success. It's an inn that aims to "Wow" their guests, or so the letter from the Manager claims (found at the front of the Information binder). Human resources will need to hone in on hiring exclusively Service-oriented employees, to get that Wow reputation. Service from Front-desk reception, namely Shawn, has been consistently excellent. He listened sincerely to what I said or requested, so there were never any moments of confusion to be had. Even his phone manners have been steadily useful and efficient. * amenities: were okay. They replaced the inclusion of shower gel for this hand and body foam soap. As an occasional spa-goer, I personally opted to forgo washing anything but my fingertips with this ultra-foamy soap. I can't imagine putting something so chemical onto my face or other delicate areas. * Romantic details, and Package: Loved walking in to a room that was just set up, comfortably warm in temperature, with soft FM jazz music, dimly-lit candles. A bottle of 2010 "Reserve du Vieux Moulin" white Chardonnay wine, chocolate "pearls", and a small bottle of bubble bath was included. "Valid for a Luxury King Room with Fireplace and Jacuzzi tub for two, Romantic Package including candles, bubble bath, wine and chocolates upon arrival, 50% discount voucher for Toronto Adventures valid for snow shoeing or cross country skiing at Humber Trail, late checkout at 2pm (based on availability), complimentary premium breakfast for two, complimentary parking." The fireplace was electric. Hit a light panel... and it switched off. Still, nice to have in the room. The tub was fun, but when I read Romantic Package, and worse - when I went to their website to click on some products in their Store, I associated the two and assumed that we'd get something more substantial than a small bottle of bubble bath. As for the chocolates, being a chocoholic, my mouth mentally watered at something that our teeth could SINK into. I was disappointed that the chocolates turned out to be... small tiny chocolate "pearls". If anything, these tiny pearls stuck or sunk into the crevices of our teeth. There was nothing, imo, sexy or sensual, or even romantic about these tiny chocolates. I would suggest even 3 truffles instead of these pearls. Something worth sinking our teeth and appetites into. * Entrance: We arrived past 5 pm, which limited our visibility into the building. We parked in the lot, and then meandered in the dark to the nearest entrance - which ended up belonging to the Restaurant's. This lead to a long and twisty path to finally reach the Front Desk. Manager: More signage, please! (see also Heather B's version - from Nov. 15/11, where she also comments on this place being like a "bloody maze"). The exit, in daylight, was 100% more straightforward. * Showerhead: Lovely showerhead. Good pressure. I always notice good water pressure, and expect it at reputable inns/hotels. *Breakfast: See above description of the Package details. "Premium" breakfast was disappointing - we were expecting something more elaborate with warm eggs/open coffee/bacon/sausages. Basically, what we've become used to after frequenting upscale downtown hotels. Instead, we ate in the Terrace, and had a "modest" selection of small bowls to pour cereal into, small cups to pour juice into, an assortment of soft-crusted breads or croissants. *Sleep Quality: Their King sized "King Coil" mattress was definitely comfortable. Rough quote was for a reasonable $1000/King-sized mattress. Their curtains also effectively blocked out any morning daylight. (side note to fellow occasional insomniacs: some rooms come with lamps only beside our beds. I woke up around 5 or 5:30 am. Couldn't sleep, but didn't want to disturb anyone, or hang out in the bathroom). I'd go again someday, for a different package, though. Maybe this one: http://www.oldmilltoronto.com/rooms-suites/getaway-packages read more

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Victor V.

12 years ago

Just spent the first night of our honeymoon at this hotel, It is amazing we came here on a group deal and they still gave us an upgrade to a larger suite, The room was stunning, the free breakfast in the morning was delicious. And we both left feeling relaxed and very refreshed. Thanks so much to the staff there. read more

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Grant K.

8 years ago

Went to the outdoor patio for dinner. The lovely night was spoiled by the horrendous service. It wasn't just our table that suffered as I noticed many other tables that were also experiencing issues too. Simple solution - HIRE MORE STAFF AND TRAIN THEM PROPERLY! Certainly won't be rushing back here anytime soon until management fixes the problem. As i write this I have been waiting 30 minutes for the bill to arrive. Please don't waist my time. read more

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Ryan J.

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10 years ago

Came here recently for Sunday brunch, as it's one of the only places in Toronto that does a nice buffet on the weekend. It also has some nice historical aspects to it. The place is big and a tad confusing - for the record, you can enter the restaurant to the right of the hotel's main door and not walk through the whole hotel in a circle as we did. Reservations, I assume, are accepted but we did not have one and had no problem being seated. We actually got a nice table close to the buffet. The place has a very old theme to it, even somewhat medieval. Service was pretty good although sometimes it went from attentive to nowhere to be found. In the end, our female server eventually made her way back to us and I suspect she was very busy. Food was good! Lots of options from salads to breads to hot items. I feel there were a couple of 'misses' for Sunday brunch that could be incorporated: an omelette station and juice included with the meal. Otherwise, value for quantity/quality is excellent - there are a ton of options. We would definitely do this again. Or maybe try their Sunday dinner option. Oh and one last side note, we both wore shorts and felt a tad under-dressed. I would recommend wearing somewhat decent clothes for brunch - it appears everyone else does. :) read more

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Aaron P.

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"Sunday Brunch here is almost like a tradition. It's like a quick getaway" Sunday Brunch tended to be a tradition in my family, though we tended to do it at other buffets, and living in the suburbs that typically was a Chinese buffet. Well having family who lives near the Old Mill, we thought we'd try it. It's a nice selection in a really beautiful part of the city. The problem is finding parking which always tends to fill up, but once you do, it's a nice setting to sit down and feel like you're dining in a place with a lot of history. You can take a tour later and see there are constantly weddings and celebrations going on. There's an on-site chapel as well as several rooms, and activity areas to enjoy. You'll really like the walk in door and out. Fun place to go and it's a nice place for all ages and definitely screams "Sunday Brunch" read more

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T S.

8 years ago

My wife and I stayed here for a friend's wedding. Staff were generally cold and unfriendly. The room was adequate, but dated, and certainly did not reflect the cost of the stay. Although complementary breakfast vouchers were provided, we were unable to eat. We waited, ordered, and then proceeded to watch guests who were seated after us get served. After over an hour in total, we left without eating. The front desk was only willing to waive our $12 service fee, and provide 2 new breakfast vouchers. Upon checkout, the gentleman next to us was equally surprised, and vocal, regarding the cost of his hotel stay given the poor service. Overall, this place aims to be a high-class boutique hotel without following through. Would not recommend. read more

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Stephanie W.

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9 years ago

The only reason I gave this place 1 star is because I can't give no star. The service is absolutely appalling and the lady who was hosting at the front had the worst attitude I've ever seen in the history of the service industry. She attacked my party for walking past the line not knowing that we had already got our table and when she realized that she had no business stopping us she gave us a nasty eye roll and let us through unwillingly. Her tone was awful and i wish I got her name to put in this review cause she should be ashamed of bringing that attitude representing a supposed historical establishment of Toronto. I don't even care if their food is magical I would never come again to be treated like that. Then we got attacked by a second staff, a man who looked like some supervisor running around like a headless chicken. Attacked us because we looked lost, well of course we look lost we were never greeted or acknowledge and just had to hunt for our table in the maze they call their dining area. We practically had to sneak in to avoid a second attack from the same lady at the front so yes we did not look like we knew exactly where the table is. Honestly the staff had no idea what reservations they had all day and even telling them the name and number of our party they were all CLUELESS. What is their purpose if they can't take me to my table? And their food wasn't even that great it was average. I will give it to them that their hot food was hot enough. But I would NEVER come again. THE ONLY thing that salvaged the lunch (if you can even call it being salvaged) was that we got a decent waitress who was some-what nice and professional, not the best but she seemed amazing after coming face to face with the awful hostess and man. If you don't look like a 70 year old white English lady or are just not white they will make you feel like you do not belong and make sure you feel like you don't belong. Honestly this place is racist, I would not recommend anyone of colour coming here. read more

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Anne S.

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8 years ago

One of the best brunch ever tried. Infinite options of everything, from breads to seafood. Go hungry! Sophisticated and cozy place at the same time. Perfect for a celebration of something special! read more

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Faye F.

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15 years ago

I was just here for a wedding this weekend. It's a nice venue (I've been here before for high tea as well). The classic architecture is really pretty, this place is really well run, and extremely busy. They must have had 3 or 4 weddings, b/c they were rotating through the chapel, one after the other. My advice is to try to arrive at least 20 minutes before the ceremony starts, b/c this place is a maze! Even though we arrived at the venue on time, it took us a while to find the chapel, so we missed the ceremony. The food was ok, and I agree with Keeley-Ann, the dessert was the best part (ours was tiramisu - yum!) PS. the parking is at the back, and there's no parking fee on saturdays, but I think also for the whole weekend. read more

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Monica L.

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I headed over to The Old Mill Inn for an afternoon tea with my mom. I knew about their popular afternoon tea and despite the Inn being located close to my home, I haven't made a visit until just recently. The Old Mill Inn's customary English Tea service has been enjoyed by many since 1914 and it combines traditional favourites and contemporary flavours. We were seated in The Terrace part of the restaurant, where you could see the beautiful garden through the large windows. We got there a few minutes earlier so it was empty (perfect to take pictures) but it wasn't long until the space quickly filled up. Our server told us they usually have a full afternoon tea service on Saturdays & Sundays, so if you're thinking of going, make sure to make reservations! Our tea choices: Darjeeling Mim - Wonderful muscatel highlights with a delicate strength. Queen Mary - Bright coppery colour, good flavour tempered with flowery character and malty notes. Our Sweet & Savoury Treats: - Smoked Salmon, Cucumber & Fennel Cream Cheese, Black Olive & Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade with Watercress Seedlings - Mushroom & Sweet Onion Tartlet Lemon & Raspberry Tart - Almond Shortbread - Mini Carrot Gateau - Currant and Lemon Scones - Imported Devonshire Cream Greaves Jams and Marmalade As I expected, everything about our afternoon tea was wonderful. We both enjoyed our time there chatting over tea and delectable savoury & sweet treats. Although it was a busy afternoon, the servers were attentive and friendly. With it's affordable price tag at $24.95 (weekends; $19.41 mon-fri) compared to other hotel tea times in the City, I definitely want to come back soon! read more

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Bryan R.

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For the price of the food I expected much better! I ordered the steak which would have been full price at other restaurants, only to be told that each individual side is $9.00. The taste was average. I do love the look of this old establishment but get better quality food at lower prices elsewhere. read more

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Alex K.

11 years ago

Would not recommend unless you have a rich uncle or too much of your own money to spend.. Lets start with The Good - staff was great, checkin quick, location is next to the subway and 20 min away from downtown as well as nice park / river within few minutes walk. The Bad = problem was with paying double or even triple what you usually pay for 5 star hotel but only getting 3 stars at best.. No value for money thats for sure.. The rooms are antique and furniture looks like it came from the 1960s = comes off looking like a cheap motel.. the bed / mattress was horrible = after 3 nights my back was killing me.. We went to eat at the restaurant one day.. food was blah but prices once again double or triple what you pay at the Keg for example.. .. and to end it all = after spending thousands of dollars on 3 nights.. we had to pay extra for resort fee.. common.. Please save your money and stay somewhere else.. read more

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Tamara D.

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12 years ago

The food was freaking amazing- I went for the lunch buffet- holy crap, so delicious- seafood galore, great meats and vegetables. - very crowded setting- a lot going on, pretty overwhelming. wouldn't want my wedding here, but a nice brunch experience. read more

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Marie W.

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8 years ago

This was the most adorable inn. The service was friendly and on point. My girlfriend and I sat outside and had a refreshment. Very relaxing. I plan on going back and trying the restaurants. read more

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Elaine K.

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I came here for a friend's wedding. This is a beautiful place for a wedding, and they have the most memorable and friendly banquet staff I've ever met. The space itself was old style in a way that made you feel like you were in a Disney movie. Definitely a step above any banquet hall. Nobody seemed to impressed by the food, unfortunately. I ordered the vegan meal and it was just penne and tomato sauce. Other than the food, the place seemed absolutely perfect for a wedding and the photos of the bride and groom taken onsite came out beautifully! read more

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Bryan P.

Elite 16

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11 years ago

Went for a wedding. Beautiful grounds with unique backdrops for pictures. Hotel rooms are very dated as are the common areas. It does have character which I understand why it is popular but for the prices of the room you can get a much better room elsewhere. Service at the banquet was not the greatest. They were very busy with a lot of other weddings it seemed. This place is a giant maze with poor signage. Even getting directions there was over 10 steps from hotel front desk to the banquet halls. Parking was abundant across the street. read more

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Heather K.

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I was here for a wedding and the building itself along with the surroundings is lovely. Parking is in the back which I believe fills up quite quickly - I was WAY in the back and around the corner. Sadly my girls and I were on a time crunch with 15 min to spare to get to the wedding. Let's just say we missed the ceremony!! :( This place is a bloody maze and they should really have more signs in regards to where to go for the chapel and the ballrooms. I had no idea where I was - and by the time we went from the first floor to the second, around the staircase and down a little hallway the signing was already happening :( I was soooo disappointed but I had a peek in to see the chapel and it looked nice. After that ordeal we went to the ballroom and they set it up so nicely. I think they did a good job. I saw a few other rooms that were open to view and some of them were stunning as well. Food was okie - really enjoyed the salad selection - I had way too much food on my plate (it was buffet style) and they they just threw everything onto my plate - it was LOADED. Dessert was the best part which seems to be everyone's opinion. I would definetely consider booking this place for an event if needed. read more

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Sara M.

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14 years ago

I went to the Old Mill Inn and Spa this morning with a friend for breakfast. Not being from Toronto, I wasn't aware or familiar with The Old Mill historically, nor the luxury and prestige it connotes. From a "travel" perspective, I have to say, driving to this establishment from where I live was lovely. The route we took through that part of Toronto was really beautiful, and so unlike most of the city. (I mean in the woodsy, detached homes, and tiny winding roads kinda way) Regardless, we arrived at The Old Mill (which was really a beautiful place to eat breakfast) and I ordered the "Twisted Pancakes" -- three very nicely made pancakes topped with creme fraiche, carmelized apples and served with DELICIOUS home fries (roasted potatoes perfectly seasoned with fleur de sel and rosemary). My friend had the omelette with sausage, roma tomato, and goat cheese (also with homefries). We both enjoyed our meals (a lot) and while I wouldn't come back here regularly both because of the inconvenience (its' not close) and the price (12 for my pancakes, 15 for his omelette, a few bucks for tea and coffee and breakfast was almost 40 with a tip). This isn't a crazy expensive meal, but it's more for breakfast than I usually pay, and doesn't have the "walkability" or neighbourhood factor for an after-breakfast stroll I usually like. I will DEFINITELY go back, but most likely for birthdays or special occasions. read more

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Steve S.

10 years ago

Review of the Continental Breakfast buffet. I am a huge fan of the Old Mill Inn's lunch buffet. Amazing food, tons of choices, tons of dessert etc. The Continental buffet breakfast was so so subpar! $17 and not even 1 hot option. A day later I had a breakfast buffet at Blue Mountain resort for $16 and it was much much better. They (Blue Mountain resort) had scrambled eggs with cheese, tater tots, bacon and sausages, plus tons of fruit And other stuff. Even the fruit at the Old Mill was subpar. Very disappointed with it. If it was good I would return for breakfast but never again. read more

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Brandon C.

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While I wandered through the beautiful hotel lobby and grounds a bit, this review is for the brunch buffet on Victoria Day. While looking for a place for brunch with out of town guests, we decided this was worth a try. With one nearly impossible-to-please person in the group, the Old Mill proved to be a brilliant decision. For about 25$ per person (tax, tip and all), we ate very well. Have I had a better meal? Yes, but I paid much more for it. (For $20 I could have had an eggs Benny and small salad at any one of dozens of similar brunch spots in the city. Here I had a feast.) Here I particularly enjoyed the salmon in white-wine sauce, green salad with fruit and feta, seafood salad, roast beef, and fresh fruit. The desserts were good, if a little less exciting than the salads and mains. The buffet features different salads, fruits, meats, breads, and desserts. There is a nice variety of seafood, red meat, and no meat options here. Everyone in my party got to eat what they wanted and loved it. Service here was excellent. My server was especially friendly (and I wish I could remember her name because she was brilliant) and was very efficient despite having several tables. The setting is lovely, service delightful, and buffet a true value. If you want to do something a bit apart from the normal brunch routine, this is a great option. read more

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Kim S.

Elite 15

10 years ago

I visited the Old Mill recently for an dinner event. We were seated inside a room just off the main restaurant. The Old Mill is very visually striking upon arrival, however once you start looking around it's impressiveness begins to dwindle somewhat. It was also incredibly confusing once inside. We had no idea where exactly our group was being seated, and there was nobody around to give us some guidance. Somehow managed to muddle our way through the restaurant to the right place. The Room: I am not a huge fan of the "historical" look in terms of carpet and wallpaper, so perhaps my opinion of our room is biased, but I felt as though it looked "old" (and not in a good way). The carpet looked worn down, as if it could use a replacement, and the walls looked heavy with dust. The table clothes were plain white, but I found a few runs in the fabric. It didn't live up to the historical elegance that the building itself exudes. The food: I enjoyed the food quite a bit. I had chicken with some potatoes, carrots, zucchini and cauliflower. The chicken was well cooked and seasoned, and the potatoes and carrots were absolutely delicious. We also had a small dessert platter which was quite good.The only downside to the dining experience was having a spider walk across the dinner table. Yuck! But I suppose that's bound to happen in old buildings. Service: It really depended on the person. Our servers were a bit bossy and always in our faces (urging us to sit down, even though people were just arriving and greeting one another). However, they were also quite attentive in serving us our food, refilling our water, etc. I believe the manager walked around an ensured we were all happy with our food, which was greatly appreciated. Overall I'd come back if invited to an event, but I don't think I'd go out of my way to come her of my own accord. The building itself is truly quite beautiful, but I didn't find the inside nearly as impressive as I expected it to be. read more

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Carl F.

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Oh no no no no. No no no. Disclaimer: this is a review of my experience in the banquet facility. Not of the hotel, spa or any other services. If you're planning an event here in the future - conference, wedding etc., then this is for you. I've attended a fair number of banquets and weddings in my time, and have shipped around enough for my own wedding to know exactly how a business can do things well, and how it can make guests wish they stayed at home. The latter was my experience at Old Mill. To begin with, the place is quite a mystery in terms of layout. How does one get to the banquet hall? Why am I walking through hallways with hotel rooms? I need to pee really badly but the nearest washroom is a 5 minute walk away and up a flight of stairs. Many of these questions left me pondering how one can still function as a facility for large events. Anyhow my complaint here is mostly for the terrible cuisine. We were served tomato soup for starters, which was simply equivalent to canned tomato paste with boiled water. Of course some soggy croutons would help liven it up a bit. Main course-a chicken leg, which has as much flavour as freshly fallen snow. I'm not sure why I chose that analogy. Probably because we seem to be swirling in a vortex of winter weather recently in Toronto. Many at our table had to resort to adding pepper, or leftover soup (you know for tomato flavouring) to our meals. What was also terrible was the rudeness and lack of enthusiasm from our server. There appeared to be a misunderstanding for two members of our group who were vegetarian, but it was not noted beforehand. Rather than simply saying "I'm sorry you're not on the list, but I'll talk to my manager, chef, other server, let's see what we can do" (all of which are fine options in my opinion) we got a "you have to order before you come to the party! We don't have any meals for you. You are not on the list. Now you have to wait till everyone is finished!" Yes we understand, there has been a mistake either on our coordinators part, or organizers etc. But there's absolutely no reason to be upset and angry about the situation, and there are excellent ways to diffuse it in a polite and respectful way. To the server's credit, a replacement meal was found and given, which was eons better than the non-veg option. But the mood was just set for the rest of the evening. The one star here is for the chocolate mousse which I will certainly take seconds and thirds of! I shall have to return and try out the hotel itself, or related spa to improve this rating. Until then, one star it is. read more

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Samuel S.

11 years ago

4.2 stars". Friendly staff and very personal service - from the first time on. Have very experienced full time RMT staff which can get to know your body if you are regular. Credit for great and well maintained facility even is old. Great waiting room area with refreshing cucumber water - knows how to add details. Never feel push or rush. Thumbs up! Tell them what you expect and they will excel for you. Complaints will get heard. Return - yes! read more

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Maggie L.

9 years ago

Stay away..stay far, far away! Too bad there is no zero star rating. Was here for a wedding last weekend. The venue is very nice. The rooms are spacious as are the bathrooms. Everything was clean. The service during dinner was atrocious. The serving staff was rude and impatient. They rushed people, took milk, cream, sugar, etc...off the table as people were drinking their coffee. The vegetarian food (pasta) was lukewarm and overcooked and without any flavour. A waitress asked me to move my walker to the other side of the room. It didn't occur to her that it was needed for WALKING purposes and I wouldn't be able to fly back to my seat! Then the waitress said: "But it's going to interfere with my serving food"....to which I replied.."that's okay, it doesn't bother me"..she really pissed me off! They obviously need sensitivity training. Breakfast was included in the room price. Continental breakfast. I've seen better breakfasts at Holiday Inn Hotels. This was the worst hotel breakfast I have ever had. Lukewarm coffee, two kinds of bread, jam, some cheese and some pastries. Oh..and boiled eggs. The room staff and other staff we encountered were very nice and helpful. The hotel itself is dark and looks like it's seen better days. I will certainly not return and will discourage anyone else from doing so. read more

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Joanna R.

12 years ago

. We had high expectations for the father's day brunch today, and it was mediocre at best. The food we just okay, and there wasn't a large selection of it. Basic- just eggs, bacon and sausage (nothing made to order, no pancakes, waffles or french toast) with one pasta, mashed potatoes, veg and a few dif. meats. The lobsters were a good addition.. but not of the highest quality. The rest of the seafood was just ok, fishy tasting and over salted. The fruit was just one tray and a basic selection that was under ripe, the baked goods meh. Everything was meh. And the crowds were ridiculous- people bumping into each other left and right, the big sellers were gone as soon as there were put down, and the line to get through the hot stuff was about 20 minutes.. for 8 options. Not what I would call a $50 buffet AT ALL. read more

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Teresa T.

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9 years ago

First time visiting Old Mills and I am not a fan. The historical feel of the building and scenery was beautiful but that was pretty much the extent of my positive experience. Upon arriving at the door, my family was rudely attacked by the hostess as she raised her voice while giving us attitude on what we should have done when arriving to their restaurant instead of calmly explaining any issue that she may have had with us. Considering it was our first time at this establishment, it was fair for us to not know of any procedures that they may have wanted to put in place. After calming her down, she completely ignored our existence and didn't even bothered to apologize, forcing us to find a table ourselves. The initial impression basically ruined the rest of the experience for me. The food was fresh and nicely presented but the taste was mediocre. Considering that this is a more high end and well known establishment, I expected better service than I would get at a fast food restaurant. In my opinion, the main purpose was to sell an experience, and this is one experience I would not want to relive again. read more

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Wendy M.

8 years ago

Review for Sunday Brunch: This is my first ever review on restaurant because I genuinely am not a picky person but this is by far the worst experience ever and I will do my best to prevent others from experiencing this. I was looking forward to Sunday brunch as I have read a lot of good reviews. However, the experience was NOT at all what I expected. When I was being seated, the hostess led me to what I thought was a storage room. The room, called Miln room, was not even part of the restaurant. The decor and set up of the room was extremely poor and was not at all the standards of the restaurant that we passed on the way to this side room. The room was beside an outside entrance to the building so the room was extremely cold. Part of the reason why Old Mill is so popular is because of the environment and architecture. It is one of the most stunning historical buildings in Toronto. We went there to be able to experience this. My boyfriend and I went back to the front desk and asked to be reseated since half of the restaurant was empty. The hostess then told us that we must sit in the back because we made an online reservation. Apparently, if you make an online reservation they don't considered you a regular patron unless you specifically CALL in AFTER you make your online reservation and asked to be seated in the regular dining area. What kind of restaurant MAKES you request to be seated in the dining area AFTER you make your reservation. The hostess then suggested seating us again in the dining area 4 hours later.... I understand when we went, it was Christmas season so it is very busy. However, I believe a restaurant such as Old Mill should not degrade itself by stuffing extra people in the back. In addition, we made the reservation 4 months in advance so I don't understand why they couldn't have PLANNED for us to be seated INSIDE the restaurant. Any restaurant that is willing to give some of its guests a HORRIBLE experience just to earn a few extra bucks is NOT worth going at all. The only reason why I even stayed and ate there was because our friend did not want the trouble of going to another location for brunch. If it was just my boyfriend and I, we would have left right away! The service was also very bad. I am assuming it is because it is much longer to walk to this side room and that the waiters don't even want to come and serve the tables there! We waited over 15 mins before ANYONE even came and served us tea and we had to ask multiple times afterwards. My overall message is this, you HAVE to specifically request to be in the main dining room, otherwise they put you in the side room that is not even part of the restaurant! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. read more

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Nathan W.

12 years ago

Our large group (25) was able to book space early last fall, but sadly, large groups have to pre-select 3 entrees to choose from on the night of the event. Each choice was rated great by fellow diners, but I would have liked to be free to choose anything on the menu. My prime rib was perfect--medium rare::)) Service was exceptional-there were several people in our party with life-threatening allergies that were accommodated without question-5 stars to the serving staff. Questions were answered-suggestions given nothing was too difficult for them. Because the weather was so terrible, there were many cancellations that night, we had a huge dance floor to enjoy as the musice was fantastic-a DJ who was able to dig out the old favourites. We will certainly return here-next time in a smaller group so as to be able to enjoy a broader menu. Well worth the visit. read more

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Marlene G.

9 years ago

Pretty setting is the best thing I can say about this inn. Far removed from downtown, but Parking IS included & subway is nearby. Buffet breakfast was disappointing: sparse, without juice, pastries, or options. If you don't eat runny scrambled eggs or packaged yogurt with fruit, you may have some underdone sausage or bacon. Upon check-in, we were left to struggle the luggage cart up a steep incline, with no bell person about and no offer of assistance from the reception desk. The room and bath were spacious, and housekeeping was efficient, including turn-down service. If in the area, I would explore other hotel options. read more

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Peter W.

6 years ago

We went to their Entertainment night on Saturday. We requested a stage side table because we don't dance but they didn't reserve this for us. We were placed behind a table of 7 very rowdy women and we couldn't see the act very well at all. The menu given to us was not as advertised on their web site. The food was poor with very limited choice. I had soup and a small piece of grilled trout with two bits of very overcooked broccoli. My wife had a piece of chicken with some veg and a small glass of red wine. The bill came to $175. Be warned..... read more

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Irene W.

7 years ago

Excellent service! Nice ambience! The food was average....and they could do better with the bread which was a bit stale.....the dessert was mouthwatering and pleasing to the eye. All in all, a nice experience and would certainly come again. read more

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Brianne M.

7 years ago

We went here for a high tea that my sister planned with our family. It was a great high tea with delicious tea and yummy sandwiches and scones. But the service was terrible. We asked to buy a specific tea and she came back with the wrong tea and we told her that is not what we had asked for. When she told us what we wanted wasn't available, we said declined the tea she brought us and she got annoyed cause she had to change the bill. The waitress did NOT check in on us for most of the tea and when it came to paying, we had to pay a large portion of the bill with cash then the rest on card. The waitress was so RUDE and repeatedly in a rude tone asked my sister what amount to put on the card and my sister was trying to figure out how much to put on her card. After 10 minutes of getting the card situation settled, we were leaving and a member of our family overheard one of the ladies say "that large group was a pain in the ass".... who the hell says such a thing? You were rude and gave us poor service and didn't think anything of it to say we were a pain in the ass? Not ok! So the tea is great and good food but the service in general is terrible and very rude. Obviously we had a large party but it would be nice if the waitress was more attentive and helpful when it came to the bill! She and some of the staff didn't take our complaint seriously and were rude to us leaving. read more

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9 years ago

Attention recently engaged couples, this is a review of Old Mill Toronto as a wedding venue. Pros: -They are open for consultation on weekends, even on a Sunday. -Having done thousands (if not tens of thousands) of couples' weddings to date, they are relatively organized and they offer a standard service. During the consultation, we were given a nice folder with checklists. We were also given a tour of the chapel as well as a number of rooms that would fit our expected number of guests. -Great location if your guests are mostly coming from the GTA; the Old Mill is also accessible by public transportation with a TTC stop, Old Mill station. -Beautiful and cozy atmosphere -Easy to arrange for other services, in particular, the organist was awesome! He arranged for other musicians to join him and play for our ceremony. -Complimentary room was provided so we could do a Chinese tea ceremony before the reception. -They assign you a Captain on your wedding day. You won't find out who that will be until the morning of your wedding, but it's super helpful to have this "wedding coordinator" from the Old Mill even if you have your own. Cons: -Somewhat disorganized and not detail-oriented catering manager: she made a lot of mistakes in the documents including estimates. We understand that things are not going to be perfect, but we would expect that they would not make silly mistakes such as referring to my fiancé as a Ms. so-and-so. This mistake appeared again despite telling her the first time to correct it. She provided estimates with an incorrect number of guests, incorrect pricing (we had to point out that the beef option was actually more costly than the chicken option). She also forgot to tell us about other random fees such as chair cover fee and coat check fee. We found out about them just before payments were due. In another instance, she gave me a wrong phone number to one of the Ministers who provides his service in association with the Old Mill. I called the number and the person on the other line is like what? I'm not a Minister, lol. -"I don't care" approach from the Minister, arranged via the Old Mill: after finally getting the right phone number to one of the Ministers, I called him. He told me it's another one that will be doing weddings for the month our wedding was in. I called this other one, and he sounded like a nice person to preside over our ceremony. I was really looking forward to it; then, this other Minister called me back and said it's actually yet another Minister that would be helping us for our ceremony. After being transferred from one Minister to another, I felt like we weren't being cared for at all. The Minister responsible for us eventually called me and said he was on vacation and that he could not book our rehearsal, so we waited and waited until he would contact us again. After more than a month had passed, he still did not reply to our email or gave us a call. He showed basically no interest at all in learning about us or guiding us with this marriage process. We really wanted some guidance because we wanted to be prepared for the ceremony. He only provided us with this email containing reading materials to review by ourselves. I was pretty disappointed with this level of indifference shown by the Minister, and we considered finding another Minister, but eventually, he did arrange the rehearsal and we were hopeful that in-person interaction might turn out to be better. For the actual ceremony, the Minister did do an amazing job with his deep, penetrating voice. He was flexible and allowed us to do the ceremony the way we wanted to. I'm glad that it turned out to be a happy ending after all. -Need to pay the full balance almost three weeks before the ceremony: we were asked to pay the balance in full almost three weeks before our ceremony. This may be a standard practice with wedding venues, but I wish they were more flexible and asked for the final guest numbers and payment closer to our wedding day, since it's not like they would be preparing the food weeks before our ceremony, anyway. They should also know that some guests may back out last minute. -Other: we weren't told in advance that having the maximum number of people for a room meant we could not fit in a Photo Booth or a photo slideshow projector. During the reception, we decided to go with Old Mill's music in the room, and they forgot to turn it on, so we had to remind the Captain. In addition, watch out for silly little fees such as beef up-charge, caking cutting, coat check, parking pass, chair cover fees and so on. read more

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Cristina L.

9 years ago

This was a horrible experience; Father's Day brunch. I advise you to save your money, there are thousands of better places to go to in the city. Food lacks flavour, staff is rude, management lacks integrity. It's an old staple in Toronto and being handed down through the generations; nostalgia will get you every time. I wish there was a no star rating. read more

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Carmen M.

7 years ago

A lovely setting completely ruined by an incompetent staff. Due to our 8 person table the server earned a generous gratuity that she did not deserve. Ignored us, served food before the tea, didn't bring milk, totally unable to figure the check, tried to buy tea to go (leaves) and she brings the wrong one. The only positive was the good company I brought with.me! read more

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13 years ago

Old Mill Inn, New Years Eve: Round 2! This year we opted for the King room, which also had the jacuzzi and fireplace goodness of last year's room. This room was definitely as relaxing as last year's, if not more. The staff was stellar, as usual. The Vinyl 95.3 NYE party was extremely well organized, the dinner was mostly amazing, and the music was perfect. The room was never too crowded, even on the most popular dancing songs, the dance floor was never too congested. The 95.3 host was even nice enough to go around to each table and make sure the attendees were having a great time. The free champagne and wine was much appreciated too! We decided upon arrival that we were going to do 2 nights instead of our original 1, but we opted for a double bed room because it was less expensive. Because check-out was 2pm, and check-in is 4pm, they and we had concerns that there would be a 2 hour window in which we would be without a room, but the Old Mill staff said they'd try their best to make the switch smooth. Once we were approaching 2pm on the second day, I placed a call downstairs to find out that they decided to make all of our lives easier, by allowing us to remain in the King room at no extra cost. Savings of 150 dollars! Not as much of a saving as when we were upgraded from the Vinyl party to the Gala party last year, but incredible nonetheless! I just love the staff here to death. I hope they send out one of those satisfaction survey things, as I plan on letting them know just how amazing their staff has been to us (Jennifer and Brad in particular), and that we can't wait to return. And their breakfast buffet does bacon and eggs like nobody's business! read more

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21 Old Mill Road
Etobicoke, ON M8X 1G5
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Etobicoke
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Nestled in the beautiful Humber Valley and adjacent to the Parkland and Toronto Bike & Walking Trail System, our ideal location invites you to Escape the Ordinary. Whether you are seeking a romantic weekend getaway, luxury spa visit, meeting or event space, beautiful wedding venue or delicious dining, elegant hospitality is consistently redefined at the Old Mill Toronto. The Old Mill Toronto provides an atmosphere of exclusivity for your Toronto meetings and events. We offer over 20,000 square feet of flexible conference space and 16 distinctly decorated meeting and event rooms. Over the past few years, The Old Mill Toronto has been developing and promoting policies to reduce our carbon footprint on our environment by going green. The Spa at The Old Mill Toronto is committed to providing high quality professional spa treatments, personalized individual attention, and exceptional customer service. It is the perfect escape for corporate and individual retreats to refresh, restore and revitalize. Few places in Toronto compare with the atmosphere and experience of The Old Toronto.

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Established in 1914.

The Old Mill Toronto has a cherished motto, Vallis Humbria Angliae Pars Anglisa Procul which means, "In the valley of the Humber, a bit of England far from England". The beautiful setting, charming atmosphere and impeccable service of The Old Mill Toronto has warmed the hearts of our guests from far and wide. Over the past century, The Old Mill Toronto has earned its reputation as a Toronto landmark. The Humber River and Valley are intrinsic to the fabric of Canadian history. Originally the site was an important area for fishing, hunting and as a travel route among the native people of Canada. In 1615, the area was discovered by explorer Étienne Brûlé on a mission for Samuel de Champlain. Eventually, the French established a small settlement for trading with the native Canadians. Following the American Revolution, a large number of United Empire Loyalists moved into the area and established the colony of Upper Canada, with the growing town of York named as its capital in 1793.

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The family that owns and runs Ode is so welcoming and hospitable! They really make sure you are…read moretaken care of. I got a welcome email and text a day or two before my arrival. They helped me print my parking pass. Nicholas who checked us in showed me where the boundaries are for the 3K parking zone. He even told me which streets were busier (Dufferin). We had the best luck on Beaconsfield and Goldstone. When we ran into him in the hallway the next day he asked if there's anything we needed. The rooms have been renamed colors. We stayed in the Grey room and the Plum room. Word of warning Old Toronto architecture isn't wheelchair friendly. There are steps in what feels like every building. For couples I'd recommend the rooms on the lower levels. The set up of the bathroom in the plum room is better for a couple. The sink isn't in the same room as the shower and toilet so it's easier to get ready at the same time. The plum room also has more of a lounge area where the TV is. If someone is unable to sleep they can go to the other side of the room. The drawback to the plum room is the noise from the buses that run through Dundas West. The rooms come with a little kitchenette (kettle, microwave, fridge/freezer, coffee maker, glassware, mugs, plates). They even have some recommendations like restaurants and a walking art tour. Location wise I think Ode is very convenient! Literally next door is a drug store. Dufferin Mall/Walmart is a 15 min walk away. There are many restaurants and a couple bakeries nearby. If you want to take public transport two buses run through Dundas West around the clock. If you have a car, Little Portugal is mainly residential so parking isn't too difficult although you will need to walk a little bit. The temporary parking permit was about $50 CAD for a week (which is much better than $40 per day at another hotel I considered). The only major drawback for me was the noise. The buses run all night. It's almost like the heartbeat of Little Portugal. But that was easily remedied by buying some ear plugs! It's a very affordable and unique Toronto stay. Check out many more reviews on Google!

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What luck to be asked to be a plus one at a Yelp event at this amazing one-of-a-kind mansion. The…read moredecor inside is very eclectic, very unique and a whole lot of fun. It's as if Dali, Picasso, bits of mannequin, loads of a taxidermy shop where shaken all up and strewn all over in a very interesting and tasteful way. Each room is unique and very comfortable looking and each have their own special charm. One room has its own open tiled shower, balcony and four post bed. Another room has a suspended bed floating and hanging from the ceiling. And still another has a sitting area and resident stuffed black panther. A stay here would certainly bring fun into anyone's life as you can't help but smile as soon as you walk in the front door.

Since having moved from Toronto to Hamilton I've crashed on a LOT of my friends' couches when I…read moreneed to be in Toronto. Last week, I didn't want to ask anymore and I wanted to sleep on a bed for a change. Enter The Darling Mansion. It's a beautiful old mansion converted into a very cool B&B. Think Wes Anderson themed rooms and a mix of contemporary and old decor with Helmut Newton photography everywhere. Swoon. I loved being located on a residential street (Dovercourt!) near Queen West & Dundas West. Made me feel like I lived in Toronto all over again. Tanya, the "innkeeper"/brains behind the operation is a really cool person who made us feel right at home. In the morning she offered us delicious coffee and homemade breakfast. We stayed in the Wes Anderson room and for $99 it was a great deal. There's a shared bathroom for that room which was super clean & came with great shampoo, conditioner and loads of towels. I'll definitely be staying there again.

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I went to the restaurant and it was amazing !! I recommend the steak frites !! The queso dip was…read morereally good as well!

Another trip to Toronto, another stop at The Drake's Lobby Bar to visit our friend & favourite…read morebartender, Jeremy! We brought my boyfriend's brother & his wife with us to introduce them to this tiny, hidden gem. We let Jeremy do his thing & just bring out his suggestions. Each one was better than the other! They loved it as much as we do & lucky for them, they live right around the corner!

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Hotel X Toronto

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I stayed at Hotel X a few weeks ago for a staycation and was very pleased by the service, room,…read morefood and amenities. The hotel room is fairly big and has lots of space. Everything is very new, clean and well decorated. The quality of the bedsheets and towels are in par with a 5-star hotel. The amenities included a heated rooftop pool with stunning views of the sunset. The gym is huge with top notch machines. I rented a private pickleball court for $15 an hour. There was a complimentary arcade bar with great games. I ordered in room dining for dinner one night. I got mushroom pasta and it was so creamy. It was delicious and I would easily get this again. The service at the front desk was quick through out my stay. The valet and bell desk were all extremely helpful and quick. I had an excellent stay and would highly recommend this hotel. Although not in the core of the city it's close enough to get to places within a 5-10 minutes uber. And walkable to Liberty Village.

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Queensway Motel

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I have never experienced more fear when staying in a motel nor more regret than when I booked by…read morepre-pay into this establishment. It is condemnable. It should not exist. It's pricey and full of drug users, cockroaches and during my two night booking, 7 police cars swarmed a room. I witnessed a fight in the parking lot, a room next door to me was occupied by 5 males who all took turns leaving every 10 minutes to briefly meet with a car in the lot. I left immediately. This place needs to be shut down immediately. Do not stay here under any circumstances.

The worst motel in all of Toronto. This place is a joke they charge $80 for a night +20 for…read moresecurity deposit. Plus the rooms are disgusting, smells bad, washroom were dirty filled with bugs crawling out the cracks on tiles even the smoke alarm was half broken. The front desk gave me a warning on how they're gunna keep an eye on me in case I smoke or something, the fuckkk..?

Dunn House B & B

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I don't know if this place is still open. I was looking to stay here again as I stayed here years…read moreago and found it to be quite pleasant and charming. I saw some negative reviews and felt I should add my positive one. My daughter and I found it to be very comfortable and inviting. Thank you for the lovely stay-this was March 2015.

I started this review in 2016 a few days after my stay, then decided not to bother. Years later,…read moreI've decided to share some lingering thoughts particularly because -- when I visited Toronto again more recently -- I made a point of not returning. First, the breakfast is a cold service with baked items purchased from Costco, so it doesn't provide a fresh, warm welcoming B&B feel as I've experienced in so many other places across Canada and around the world. A factor contributing to my stay in the first place was a review mentioning that the breakfast was vegan accommodating, but I was honestly better off going to a grocery store and procuring my own choices, so it definitely not worth the extra cost in that respect. But more importantly, the hosts weren't particularly friendly or helpful. Most frustrating is that they don't offer luggage storage, so I was stuck dragging my suitcase to appointments around the city after checkout at 11 until my departing flight at 8 pm. Prior to arriving in Toronto, I had spent two weeks in Barcelona, Zurich and Barcelona so I had some laundry I wanted to wash, but they offered no suggestions as to where I could do that. If they don't want to offer their facilities for a fee that's fine (although unusual for a B&B in my experience), but they could have at least compiled some quick research about local options to provide informed recommendation as a courtesy because that's what "hosts" do. The bedrooms and bathrooms were clean, and the location is convent, but that's all it had going for it. I selected the B&B hoping for a comfy, local feel while also contributing more directly to the local economy, but I should have just stayed at a hotel. I don't get the sense the owners of this place actually enjoy the line of work they're selected for themselves ‍ Update: I just read more recent reviews... What on earth?! Seems like my review isn't even relevant anymore! Yikes...

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This is a hostel, not hotel and most rooms have shared bathrooms. We are very easy to please low…read moremaintenance people so we thought this would be a perfect low budget place to stay. The area of town isn't the best. The room we got was right on a busy street, and you could hear the music from a local bar very loud. The fire alarm batteries haven't been replaced in a whole. We had a sweet lullaby of bar music, fire alarm beeps, alarms ringing and drunk people banging on the hostel door. If you're a light sleeper, spend the extra money for a hotel. Also; if you still choose to stay after reading this review, bring shower shoes. We chose to spend the extra money for an in suite bathroom, but would not step foot in it without shower shoes.

The hotel stole my phone charger…read more The entire time I stayed here (6 nights) they did not fix the lock at the front of the hotel. Strangers who had no business being there came in to destroy the door of the shared bathroom or to just harass. I paid for a hostel at a hotel price and the breakfast wasn't even available every day. I don't get what they're doing or why they even have a business but I don't think it is legal. They did not clean the room before I got there so the room was filled with leftover drug paraphernalia. It was dirty. The staff refused to even clean it after I made it clear that the room wasn't fit for staying. I don't trust the housekeepers they hire at this location.

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Toronto Downtown West

(11 reviews)

Parkdale, High Park

This downtown Toronto hotel is located a short distance from the Boulevard Club, is next door to a…read moreMcDonald's with a few other restaurants close by, plus a brisk walk to Lake Ontario. It was difficult to find street parking but I don't know what the situation is for overnight parking if you required it. Front desk staff are friendly and accommodating; be nice at a minimum and get that at a minimum in return. I've come here about a dozen times over the past 3 years and interacted with staff. I'm only here to visit a guest and she said her room was nice so I can't speak first-hand of the experience. Just keeping my social distance with the COVID-19 situation and the safety of all. This hotel has free WiFi and a limited breakfast included with the stay.

I can't believe that I paid $150 per night for this garbage. As you can see, the lock is totally…read morebroken, but also the air conditioner was so full of dirt and mould that I kind of feared getting a bad infection during my sleep. I've slept in a lot of dodgy hotels throughout West Africa, Southern Africa, and a ton of cheap (and also dodgy) motels throughout North America. I've never seen or smelled such dilapidation, dirt, and sadness in another hotel. Never stay here. I can't believe that Hojo would attach its name this expensive flea trap.

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Lin A.

1 year ago

My recent afternoon tea experience was a mix of highs and lows, but overall enjoyable. Starting with the positives, the service was impeccable--the staff was attentive, prompt, and made every effort to ensure the experience felt special. This level of hospitality certainly elevated the overall outing. The setting itself played a significant role in the ambiance. I would highly recommend requesting the library for your tea--it looked like it had a lively yet elegant atmosphere that felt truly suited for an afternoon tea. Whereas the other dining room was just very plain like a banquet room. Speaking of the tableware, the china was plain and simple, lacking the traditional floral or intricate designs that one typically associates with afternoon tea. While it served its purpose, it didn't quite contribute to the luxurious feeling of the event. As for the food, there were definite highlights. The scones were a delight, perfectly baked with just the right balance of fluff and crumb. However, the sandwiches left room for improvement--a greater variety would have been welcome, perhaps with smaller portions to allow for sampling a wider selection. The macaron, while visually appealing, was overpoweringly peppermint-flavored, which might not appeal to everyone. On the plus side, the jams served in jars felt charmingly rustic, but the sugar packets felt a bit too casual for the occasion. In conclusion, while there are areas where the experience could be refined (more decorative china, expanded sandwich variety, and balanced flavors), the excellent service, delightful scones, and vibrant ambiance of the library made this afternoon tea worthwhile. With a few tweaks, it has the potential to become a truly standout experience. read more

Nicholas Z.

29 days ago

The hotel paid for bad reviews to be removed so adding this again Dear Management, I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding my recent stay at the Old Mill Inn. As a professional photographer who has stayed at numerous high-end hotels globally, I found the conditions of my room and the subsequent handling of my complaints to be well below the standards of a four-star establishment. While the staff was initially polite, my experience deteriorated significantly upon entering my room after a wedding shoot. The internet was down, but more distressingly, the bedding was visibly dirty. I have taken photographs of the sheets for my records. Additionally, a loud, continuous hum from the in-room artificial fireplace made it impossible to get a restful night's sleep. Because of this, I was unable to perform effectively at a scheduled photo shoot the following day. Upon checkout, I reported these issues to the front desk. The hotel later offered a $65 reimbursement--approximately one-fifth of the room cost--and a room upgrade for a future stay. When I spoke with the assistant manager to explain why this compensation was inadequate, she became rude and condescending, attempting to downplay the condition of the sheets. Furthermore, the hotel has since stopped responding to my emails. I never intended for this to become a significant issue, but the dismissive and disrespectful treatment I received has left me with no choice but to share my experience. A four-star hotel should be able to resolve guest grievances professionally without resorting to rudeness. While I appreciate the staff members who remained professional, the overall management of this situation was unacceptable. read more

Joyce L.

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1 year ago

"The Wedding Party" at The Old Mills was an experience to remember! I have a deep appreciation for Old Mills, as it's one of my favorite boutique hotels in Toronto, and the setting added to the charm of the evening. This event may very well be the greatest collaboration of all time! The combination of a murder mystery dinner with an interactive experience was simply brilliant. I particularly adored the mystery-solving component, which kept us engaged and on our toes throughout the evening. Our table mates were fantastic. Initially, we were strangers, but we quickly formed a bond as we worked collaboratively to unravel the intriguing plot. It was heartwarming to see couples at our table celebrating their anniversaries, adding an extra layer of joy to the occasion. The only downside to the evening was that the food did not meet my dietary requests, even after multiple attempts to communicate with the staff. However, the fun and excitement of the event more than made up for this setback. Overall, "The Wedding Party" at The Old Mills is a delightful experience that combines mystery, laughter, and great company. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a unique night out! Pro tip: Be sure to walk around the hotel, there may be music and party happening that you can twirl and dance to! read more

Ryan W.

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2 years ago

I recently visited Old Mill Toronto for brunch, and while I had high hopes given the historic charm of the place, I left feeling underwhelmed. The only saving grace of the experience was the exceptional service. The staff were attentive and courteous, making sure we were well taken care of throughout the meal. However, the food was just okay. I was particularly disappointed by the absence of an omelette station. Instead, they have one person standing there cutting roast beef and another person right beside them cutting ham. Honestly, it seems pretty straightforward to have one person handle both meats and allocate the second person to an omelette station. This small change could make a big difference in elevating the brunch experience. While the grounds of Old Mill are undeniably beautiful, and certain parts of the interior carry a historic charm, the dining room where brunch is served feels like a dungeon--dimly lit and lacking the atmosphere you'd expect from a place with such a reputation. If I ever get dragged back here by my wife, I'll definitely make a reservation for the terrace instead. In summary, the service and surroundings are nice, but the food and ambiance of the dining room leave much to be desired. A few adjustments could make a world of difference. read more

jessica l.

16 years ago

Honestly, this placed really kinda sucked. My friend had her wedding here and we stayed for the night prior to the big day. 1) We got pedicures and manicure. I had to re-do my pedicure once we got back to our room. :( 2) We were bunped to a GORGEOUS honeymoon suite (because it wasn't occupied) for the night :) 3) but had to leave at 11 a.m. the morning of the wedding and get ready in a regular room :( 4) We had a reception room and things were pretty good (after a lot of physically setting everything up, and re-finishing already done setups), but it was pretty. :) Even though... 5) The bartender was SO rude and mean. I get it. It must suck to bar tend a prepaid bar and not rely on tips, but obviously we would be giving him a large lump sum at the end of the evening. He was actually just mean. The bride herself asked for a corona, and he said, "I'm out" (even though she specifically asked for corona, and all the drinks were supposed to be limitless). Then we caught him smoking out back a few times and literally scowling at us all night. His name was Eduardo, so beware. :( That's is. I would rate it a 1, but the honeymoon suite was fun, and a free upgrade. read more

Y H.

13 years ago

The Lunch Buffet is good. However, I would stay away from accepting their Restaurant Credit Voucher / Gift Certificates. I was way overcharged one time and was given a Credit Voucher to use at a future time. When I returned to redeem it, it was pretty much useless and nowhere near the amount of it's value! They add tax and gratuities THEN deduct the Voucher. My $25 worked out to only $12 by the time they were all said and done!! Also one of the male waiters (Eastern European accent) smelled so bad of body odor that I couldn't take it anymore. The Pakistan waiter is very unfriendly - acts like he doesn't like his job or people in general. The male who cuts the Roast beef is very friendly. His disposition made up for the others who are not polite/friendly. read more

Steven W.

8 years ago

Last year was amazing! Went to Old Mill for dinner 1 day after Christmas with my family and friends. It was a delicious buffet of all kind of food, the enviroment was excellent, very cozy and the tables were very nice decorated. read more