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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   Tamara

   Toronto1 review

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   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 3 days ago

   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 4 days ago

   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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   Sandy

   Toronto3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 3, 2025

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

   The restaurant was beautifully decorated it was so much fun seeing my daughters eyes light up when she saw the Princess’. The staff was wonderful! Will be returning again for this event.
   

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   Rodica

   Derbyshire2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 20, 2025

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

   A lovely time! Truly exactly what an afternoon tea experience should be, a very tasty selection of food and teas, great value for money, and wonderful service!
   

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   SherryG

   Toronto5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

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

   I hosted a small bridal tea for a dear friend’s daughter, my friend and my daughter..We thoroughly enjoyed our Tea experience….the teas were so good…as were the baked goods and pastries..with more than enough to make us quite full and bring some home for later..the service was excellent..the bride to be felt very special…that was my goal! We want to thank you for creating a lovely atmosphere S.Gluck
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

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

    Overall, afternoon tea at the Old Mill is always a lovely time. The staff are always friendly and attentive. The sandwich selection was not the best out of the times we’ve been. The roast beef sandwich did not taste like roast beef, had more of a corn beef taste and it was too much bread. The coronation chicken was definitely not the same as usual, and had a strange texture and sweeter taste. The cucumber and cream sandwich was nice though. Sweet selection was really good, and sour cherry tart was the best. Scones were just okay. Not bad but nothing outstanding. As always, there’s a great selection of tea. I think it would be good if they re vamped the selections of sandwiches and offered something different for beef or even have a different veggie selection. We would be back for sure though as it’s a nice afternoon out. Atmosphere is lovely.
    

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