Afternoon Tea at Old Mill Toronto

Afternoon Tea at Old Mill Toronto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Vanessa

   Toronto1 review

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   The experience was amazing to share with my daughters. The only issue we had as a group was the service. We were one of the first to sit down and were the last to be served. Our food came and the princesses came out leaving our kids not eating. The children loved the experience. Hope there is more to come.
   

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   Sunita

   Toronto1 review

   3.0

   Dined on May 8, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Attended a princess tea party with my daughter and husband. My daughter had a fantastic time but we were quite disappointed in the service. We were one of the first groups to be seated but almost last to receive any attention from the server. After sitting there for 30 minutes, I asked my server why we weren't being served food, and she said we only get food after we receive our tea (she had neglected to take our tea order). This caused my daughter to get her food only moments before the princesses arrived and asked all the children to sit on the carpet area (She was only able to have a few bites of her sandwich). The princesses, however, did a fantastic job entertaining the kids. Glad we went.
   

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   Olivia

   Toronto5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I went with my mom for the afternoon tea and we had the best time! All the food and pastries were absolutely delicious and very filling.
   

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   Jessica

   Toronto1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Elegant atmosphere and friendly servers. Wonderful tea and beautiful tea sets. Highly recommend for a relaxing experience with light appetizers and desserts and yummy tea. Great for special occasions or a casual outing.
   

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   Tamara

   Toronto1 review

   4.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Easter tea today at the Old Mill was a lovely experience (and I got to wear a fascinator). Our server, Nelson, was friendly, efficient and helpful. Understanding that they have only two seating times for tea, and are quite busy because all parties essentially walk in at the same time–he brought us what we asked for with a very quick turnaround time (water, extra napkins etc). It's great that they offer special menus (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free & nut-free) because not all places that do afternoon tea offer anything aside from the "regular menu". Two of us had the vegetarian menu and one had the regular menu in our party. Of the desserts, I especially loved the white chocolate, almond & lavender mini cake (delish), followed by the carrot cake choux au craquelin with cream cheese chantilly, as those were the most unique items. The lavender mini cake had a type of poured fondant, which was so good! The grilled vegetables bruschetta, though tasty, was very oily, so it would have helped to have some paper napkins nearby, in addition to the cloth one we all got (as our fingers were rather oily). A few of the "sandwich" items listed on the original menu seem to have been replaced with other items, such as a mushroom sandwich instead of a spinach wrap. The tea served is Sloane, which is Canadian (yeah) and very good. I would have preferred they use Canadian-made jams or preserves (e.g., Greaves), and maybe offer jams with Canadian fruit (Saskatoon berries, blueberries from Nova Scotia, Niagara peaches etc). The two-hour seating time is just the right amount of time to enjoy the tea service with friends. I took one star off from the ambiance rating, because I do feel that the Old Mills really needs some upgrading and improvements to it's building (both outside and inside). I initially went to the wrong door, and had to take outdoor steps, which were really in terrible condition and felt a bit unsecure. I think some improvements and modernizations would be good!
   

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   Kathryn

   Toronto5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   As I have an allergy/intolerance I was called multiple times to ensure a safe and pleasurable meal. We went with our 6mo old and we were a party of two paying guests but were sat with extra space, at a larger table, as requested. I had the vegan menu but was able to substitute a few sandwiches and other items before the day to make my experience better, as I am not actually vegan. They have 3 different menus a for this event and they maximized their customer service around each one. It’s not 5 stars across the board as a few little details (asking about honey, lemon, if milk desired for the tea, had to ask twice for water etc.) were missed but dining staff were overall attentive and helpful and the quality and variety of the food was quite nice. Certainly the best tea I have had at the old mill; quite well themed to Easter and quite creative as well!
   

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   Michelle

   Toronto1 review

   4.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   My meal was vegetarian and I enjoyed all the savoury items, but the top layer of sweet treats was nothing special. Ambiance was beautiful.
   

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   Jodi

   Toronto1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Afternoon tea has become our new favorite tradition! We enjoy ourselves every time we come and the variety of the menu is always delicious.
   

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   Suzette

   Toronto2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 17, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Easter Tea at the Old Mill met all my expectations. The food was fresh and well presented. The ambiance was lovely and the service was great.
   

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    Tess

    Toronto16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    My friend's milestone birthday, and the staff made her feel special. Mohammad and Yami were always around, anticipating the needs of the diners. Our first experience of high tea, and we weren't disappointed. Maybe expensive but the experience was worth it. Kudos!
    

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