I haven't been back to apricot tree in over 10 years and it's actually better than I remember. Decor is nice and upgraded since then. Uniquely, they have at least 3 HEPA air filters running and they proudly display their certification on the windows. Service was very friendly albeit a touch slow and forgetful. Food was adequate to slightly above average. Calamari looked like they pre-bought frozen calamari rings. Served with a sriracha creamy sauce and quite confusingly, ketchup. Should be a seafood cocktail sauce. Chicken tarragon crepe was delicious. Duck crepe was decent but the duck pieces were not spread out. Seafood dill was good. For all the crepes, the filling was generous but they cut all the pieces too big. All the crepes would have been better if the ingredients were all cut smaller. Looking around the restaurant, the portion sizes did appear generous. Overall, good experience and we will be back. read more

Came to Apricot Tree Cafe for my wife's birthday and had a nice experience. They have a birthday deal where you get a free main with the purchase of a drink, which was a nice perk. The food was pretty good overall, and they were very generous with the smoked salmon. A pleasant spot and somewhere we'd happily come back to for another birthday. read more

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Went here for dinner for the first time though my family members have been multiple times and recommended. The food did not disappoint. I had the blackened salmon while my wife had the lamb shank. Both were excellent. Food seems to be always consistently good. The place was full on a Saturday evening. The inside decor is minimalist but soothing. They take pride in having excellent indoor air quality and website projects this with a live air quality index meter. The service was efficient without being overly enthusiastic. Perhaps the two servers seemed to be insufficient for a Saturday evening. We also had the shrimp for appetizer and banana split for dessert. read more

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September 13/2023: Birthday Lunch with my Al. Very tasty meal. Have been here before but it's been several years ago. I didn't order an appie but went right for the main. I had the pork schnitzel ($24.00) with a mushroom sauce & fried potato's. The potato's we're supposed to be pan fried but they weren't. The pork schnitzel was good but I've had better. The mushroom sauce also just missed the mark. Our server Oscar was very friendly but I found the place a little snooty All the food was tasty but not enough to bring them to a 5* spot. It's a do over but not a rush for that do over. read more

Apricot Tree Cafe - Pork Schnitzel with mushroom sauce. - Modern European Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

It was my dining companion's birthday and he had heard good things about Apricot Tree Cafe, so we found ourselves walking through their doors just after 10:00 on a recent Saturday. I was intrigued by quite a few of their standard brunch offerings, but I eventually decided to go with the Quesadilla ("Chicken, mozzarella and cheddar cheese, roasted pepper mustard spread, tomatoes, red onion. Served with sour cream and salsa") and I decided to upgrade the included garden salad to a Caesar Salad. The food came out a short time later, and I immediately noticed I'd been given the garden salad. I pointed out the error and our server took the plate away. When he brought it back more than five minutes later, my quesadilla was no longer hot. I have to eat a warm quesadilla because you made a mistake? Anyway, it's fine. It's competently put together and the components are decent enough, though I will say the roasted pepper mustard spread is so strong it's pretty much all you wind up tasting. Ultimately this felt like something I could've made at home, which is the last thing you want from a meal at a restaurant. read more

Some regular favourites; most dishes are under-seasoned. Apricot Tree has some favourites that I order on a regular basis - French Onion Soup, Roasted Apple and Pork Crepes with side salad, freshly baked bread, and homemade desserts. The tiramisu and pretty much all of the mousse cakes are light and not-too sweet so those are my favourite. I order their whole cakes from time to time for special occasions and birthday parties at home. I've tried many of their other dishes in past years - Chicken Tarragon, Dinner Specials, Lamb Shanks, Osso Bucco, Weiner Schnitzel and Short Ribs. All could use more seasoning and we normally ask for salt at the table to add to the dish. I have had some excellent Schnitzels in Austria so regularly compare when they are offered. At one time before renovating, Apricot Tree used to serve Short Ribs with a spicy sweet sauce and it used to be a family favourite, but they took it off the menu over the years after renovations. I would also love for them to bring to this restaurant the Seafood Pasta (shrimp, mussels) with Spicy Rose Sauce that they served at Bistro Narra and Eggs Benedict with Peameal Bacon instead of sliced ham. If that were the case, I would bump up my rating. Unfortunately suggestions appear to be shrugged off with the response that the dishes on the menu are popular, and that the seafood pasta is sometimes on the menu (although not exactly the same based on my experience and certainly not regularly on the menu). The restaurant is clean and well-kept. Service can be good or slow depending on service staff that day. Some are very quick and check in regularly,; others are not attentive and stand by their station with their backs turned to the customer, even when they are not busy. In those cases, I try for quite some time to get their attention. There doesn't appear to be a floor supervisor, which might help improve service. The owners are usually focused on the back of the house. I'm sure it's not easy with staff shortages in the restaurant industry. Overall, I come back from time to time when I feel like eating my favourites. I would visit more often for brunch and dinner if some minor changes from above were made. read more

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Came with a group on a Saturday afternoon. The previous group had not left so we had to wait a bit to get seated. It's a casual cafe either way a great looking dessert display. They have lots of coffees/teas and I was able to get a decaf latte with oat milk. There was a crepe festival happening where you get an app crepe, main crepe and dessert crepe with regular coffee/tea for $36. The app crepe could not be done gf so I opted for just the vegetarian chickpea curry crepe made gf. It was delicious!!! It came with a small side salad. Service was slow and different people got their food/drinks at different times. An additional server for our group would have been helpful. It would have sldo been helpful if we all got all menus and had them explained to us. read more

The restaurant has changed ownership in the past year, and the quality isn't what it used to be. The Sunday pickerel special was disappointing--overcooked fish, overdone vegetables, and rice with little flavour. read more

(2.5/5) FOOD | Came here for patio brunch with a friend. I got the eggplant parm sandwich ($14). I was a bit surprised at the bread that came with it, as parm sandwiches typically come on a fluffier/larger bun (at least, in my experience). The bread was too small for the parm so the filling spilled out quite a bit. Additionally, the bread was not a nice texture with the parm, as it was quite hard and gritty. The parm itself was good, though -- good flavour with lots of cheese. We went inside to browse the desserts after our meal, but a lot of the desserts did not look fresh. I was disappointed at the overall food and value for the food, as this is one of the few nice brunch places offered in Mississauga. AMBIANCE | Standard modern European restaurant ambiance. The patio is nicely decorated with flowers and plants! It is quite a big restaurant, so there probably will not be much of a wait if you decide to come without a reservation. SERVICE | Because we were out on the patio with only a few other parties, the servers did not come out often to check on guests. It was a bit difficult at times to get a hold of a server, but overall, this was not a major issue. VERDICT | Wouldn't come again... I think I prefer chain breakfast places over this place. read more

Apricot Tree Cafe - Eggplant Parm - Modern European Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

What a cute cafe! We chose this brunch place because we were looking for something close by and then when I checked the menu, I was pleased to see an "Austrian Breakfast" and "Schnitzel" in the menu. The guests I was with told our waiter that I was from Austria and he had the chef and owner, Frantz, come out and we got to chat! Turns out he grew up 20min away from where I grew up in Austria! Him and his wife are sadly selling the resteraunt and moving back home in January, but I hope that the new owner keeps the beautiful charm. What a lovely surprise! read more

This is a superlative restaurant. The food is high-end, beautifully presented, and reasonably priced for the quality. Don't miss the desserts! We've been twice, and each time the service has been terrific--warm, friendly, responsive, personable. The business is also run with a high level of hygiene. You can check the air quality on their website, and there are filters running quietly throughout the restaurant. I wish more restaurants would put as much effort into keeping their customers safe! If they keep,the air this clean, you know their kitchen must be spotless, too. read more

Great local resto!!! Original menue and fantastic quality!! Was never disappointed with my meals!! Cosy and welcoming! Beautiful patio during the summer! Highly recommend this little gem read more

One of my favourite restaurants for breakfast, lunch, or dinner in Mississauga. Food is always delicious and service is top notch. Can get very busy at certain times, so best to have a reservation. Personal favourites: Birchermuesli, sausage platter, osso bucco. read more

Every chance me and my bestie get,we always enjoy dining out to different restos and spots.We really enjoy,laughing,dining,admiring ambiance , experiencing good quality service and unforgettable taste. This is a hidden gem near Erindale,it's a very lovely location with a very cute fountain area . You are wondering why I gave 2 stars,it's quite disappointing how the service is very slow and I don't blame the servers ,the MANAGEMENT should've put more staff.. we were very disappointed and wouldn't go back again.Time is very important and this restaurant just took all of our tome. I have 2 stars because 1. The welcoming girl staff was very sweet and kind. She was very pleasant,accommodating and apologetic of the slow service . 2. The desserts were very very good,too bad I didn't get the chance to taste the chocolate cake coz of the slow service somebody already bought it all. That was a disaster. The crown here is mostly for seniors but we really enjoyed the desserts soo all group ages are welcome to try but BEWARE,don't come here if you are very hungry otherwise you'll be soo mad for waiting . The Wiener schnitzel was very dry but we loved the potatoes -just cooked to perfection..I hope the management will wake up and put more staff here. read more

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What a fantastic establishment then and even now. So I've been here before the renovation and now-The restaurant has seen a face lift but the quality of the food and the taste remains intact. So on my last visit I decided to have their chicken tarragon crepe which is one of their specialties and absolutely divine.This crepe is perfectly paired with an amazing house creamy chicken mushroom sauce. It comes with a side salad topped with delicious/light vinaigrette dressing on it. This entrée is delicious and fills you up. We also ordered their Mediterranean pizza and it's not like a regular pizza.Their version has a thin bread with lots of veggies and feta and jalapeño on top.Its not super saucy but is full of delicious flavors and a side of greens.I'm definitely ordering that the next time I go it's absolutely delicious.This pizza is full of freshness. For dessert we had the Nutella crêpe with raspberries and ice cream this was pretty standard and predictable. Just before they bring out the entrées they serve you the house made bread with butter which is so fresh and delicious also our server was kind enough to bring us a second serving after we're done with the first batch. The service given to us was quick and our server kept checking on us. We actually were in there much later after the lunch hours so I really don't know how they operate when it's busy-but the time we went there were just a few tables occupied. We were so stuffed that there was no room for dessert or coffee but I do highly recommend the desserts if ever you make your way there because they are pretty damn good. So this restaurant has lots of parking around it as it shares it's parking with a lot other stores.It's nice and clean in there and the facelift has made the place much more contemporary unlike how it used to be before. read more

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Food wad pretty good! The service was pretty good although it your ordering Nestea make sure you be specific on which one because I ordered Nestea but I said "ice tea" and the waiter brought real ice instead of nestea! The inside of this restaurant is very cozy! The windows are bery big have a beautiful view! read more

2nd time at this place - once for lunch and now for breakfast. Fast & friendly service & good food. And, they care about air quality! read more

patio was opened for us. service was good. i thought I had the best beef ribs ever at Bumpers in Banff. theses were better. the French onion soup in Montreal is good, here is better. lamb shank sooooooo good. chicken wrap delicious. read more

We took our sister-in-law for a birthday brunch. The restaurant is bright with cute decor. Our server was such a sweetheart. He was attentive and funny. We laughed throughout the meal. I had the French toast. So yummy. Everyone loved their meals. They also brought a dessert on the house for my sister-in-law. It was so fun I forgot to take pictures. I will definitely go back. read more

Loved - the Main course. Loved the chicken breast perfect portion and well cooked , served with rice and veggies. The chicken tarragon was equally good. Average - the cappuccino and the lemonade was just average. I was expecting this thick coffee with strong beans but turned out just fine. Dessert - Baked Alaska may be a wrong choice for my taste since it had this tangy taste right in between the icecream and cookie expected a something different. Service - a bit slow expect They also have specials for the day - 3 course meal $38. Covid-19 measures - taken properly with santizer to begin with and masks when in ally , also all servers wear masks and contact details are asked. read more

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Very cute restaurant in the middle of a quaint plaza that looks like it should be in Niagara on the Lake! We did the Sunday lunch special where you add like two dollars to your dish and get tea and dessert which is a very good deal! I am pretty sure it was under $20 before tax and tip for an entree, tea, and dessert. The quesadilla was a decent portion and tasty. I've had the crepes and pasta from here as well and those are also good. I forgot the name of this chocolate cake, but it tastes very similar to their toblerone cake. This is THE chocolate cake that made me realize I do like chocolate cake! I am just very picky with it, and only like the super decadant mousse-y ones rather than the ones that resemble actual (sponge) cake. This is so good. Extremely rich and smooth. My sweet tolerance is pretty low but I will exceed that threshold for this cake! It might be because I don't generally eat chocolate cake that much but this is the only type of cake I ever crave that I would consider sweet and indulgent. (I usually crave asian fruit or matcha cakes if anything.) Next time you are in Mississauga give this place a try! read more

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We came here for Sunday brunch and we were happy that we didn't have to wait in line. It did get pretty busy by the time we left around 11:45 am. It was a bit tricky to find this place in a round plaza as the front doors are not that visible from the parking area. We got to choose a table which was nice as we wanted some privacy. Our wall was painted with apricot tree branches which was a nice touch, due to the restaurant's name. Our waitress was friendly and understanding. She even split the dessert to our surprise. So we each got our portion of coconut crepe. Nice! My partner loved his salmon egg Benedict which came with some potatoes and a fruit bowl. For $10, it was definitely worth it. I got a chicken wrap with house salad. The chicken was on the dry side, but I'm glad the wrap was grilled. Nothing big on the salad. The dessert, I found had to much chocolate syrup to my liking. The coconut ice cream was divine. Issue: for such a large restaurant, I was surprised there's only one female washroom. Not ideal!! Verdict: We would love to go back for lunch or dinner. And celebrate another event in our lives. It was a great start to our Sunday morning before our mini trip out of town. read more

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Hmmm... not sure the recent slew of negative reviews were deserved. I just came back for a birthday dinner with my sister, and brother-in-law, and we had a fantastic dining experience. We weren't in a rush, so the relaxed pace of service was fitting. Whenever we did need assistance, it came swiftly and attentively. Our server, Arslan, was patient and helpful, attending to all our questions and special requests. As it was a special occasion, we went for the 3-Course Special: choice of salad, main, dessert and coffee - all for $35! And they were very accommodating with our requests for swapping options. Everything we ate that night was phenomenal - great ingredients, portions and flavour. The meal started with complimentary amuse bouche of smoked salmon on salsa and basil. Then I had the goat cheese brûlée salad, lamb shank on garlic mash & veggies, and the dark chocolate pecan tart/pie. Others at my table also had the french onion soup, apricot salad, beef brisket, hazelnut meringue cake (tastes like a Ferraro Rocher in cake form), and the (ever flaky, light an delicious) poppyseed cranberry cheesecake/strudel. Everything was top notch. We were fully satisfied and even excited to have leftovers for lunch the next day. This place continues to be one of our favourites! Highly recommend Apricot Tree. read more

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Hidden Gem in Erindale. Friendly staff & worth the drive if you're craving for some amazing savoury crêpes! We had the french onion soup, Tafelspitz Mac & Cheese, Savoury Crêpe of the day (chicken,mushroom,zucchinni,rose sauce), and their Lemon Strawberry crêpe. The dishes may look simple, but they all tasted amazing (my tastebuds were raving for more)!! The Apricot Tree is great for family gatherings their wide menu selection with French, Italian, and Canadian styled food. I admire chefs who explore with diversity in their cooking culture, as well as, creating every dish with passion and this place done everything right! I don't live in the area, but o would still come back to try more from their menu. read more

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Good: Awesome service Delicious food Lots of Variety Price a bit high Need to improve: Tables are quite close each other read more

Apricot Tree Cafe - Brunch on Sat morning - Modern European Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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We've been visiting The Apricot Tree for many years, so I figured it was about time for a review. First and foremost, this restaurant is wonderful for desserts as it's owned by a pastry chef. The desserts are mostly European-style such as strudels, Napoleons, etc.. They are always beautifully presented with a sauce or coulis and dusted with icing sugar or cocoa. I don't eat a lot of dessert, but everyone I've dined with who has ordered one has raved about it. They also have a gelato bar for those who don't want pastries. The interior is a little small and it gets very busy, so it's a good idea to make a reservation. During the summer months, they open up a patio area at the back. The service is always very friendly, but can be a little bit slow. My favourite item on the menu is the chicken and tarragon crepe. It's served with a cream sauce and is honestly one of the nicest things I've ever tasted. There are daily specials, so there are often other kinds of crepes and I've never had one that wasn't wonderful. Other delicious menu/daily speicals items are the quiches, the warm salads, pastas, fish dishes and the list just goes on. I've never had a bad meal here. I visited The Apricot Tree today with 5 friends and after eating, I asked them to rate the restaurant out of 5 stars. I got two 4s and three 5s. I think that says it all :) read more

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Don't come here for brunch unless you have hours to kill to make up for slow service. I came to Apricot Tree Cafe for Saturday brunch, just after 9am when they open, and despite there being only 3-4 other tables, it took us until almost 10am to get our food. We ordered the Apricot Tree Breakfast (poached eggs, toast, dill cream, smoked salmon), an Omelette, and the Florentine Eggs Benedict. We love brunch, and we've had some great poached eggs at other brunch places (Insomnia, Beaumont Kitchen). The poached eggs here were absolutely awful - they were obviously made using a pre-made poaching skillet/mold, but despite this extra help, the egg yolk was pretty much fully cooked. Don't order them unless you like your poached eggs spongy, fully cooked, and completely uniform. The toast order was mixed up, service was slow and pushy (we were asked if we wanted any additional drinks at least 3-4 times), and it was unbelievable that it took 30 minutes to get our food despite there being only a few other tables. I don't event want to imagine what it would be like during rush hour. It was bizarre that they had so many servers, yet the food took forever to come out. Lastly, to top it all off, there was no toilet paper in the washrooms. It couldn't have been a worse place for brunch - they're lucky that there are few other places serving brunch nearby, because I'm not sure they would survive otherwise. That being said, my family and I used to be a frequent visitor of Apricot Tree before their renovations. I think they still have great muffins, and I've heard positive reviews about their dinner menu. However, I would never go back for brunch. read more

Apricot Tree Cafe - Modern European Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

I am SUPER impressed with Apricot Tree Cafe, I wasn't expecting much coming to Apricot Tree Cafe. I heard Great things about their Dessert so I specifically came for that. Crepe Denmark - 8.50 WOW, this was a stunner Straight of a Disney Cafe, 2 beautiful thin slightly browned crepes ontop with 2 scoops of ice cream folded between each one,spread with whipped cream and a small cute chocolate tea cup filled with chocolate sauce and strawberries. Its such a good size!, so worth it! SORBET PLATTER - 8.50 3 Scoops of beautiful sorbets, on top of what looked like a meringue it was so colorful and inviting. Its perfect for a summer treat! The Ice Cream is made in shop, and it's so good! It's a perfect balance of Creamy and not overly sweet. They Offer Patio Seating as well and Indoor!, Service is great. I think I will definitely try to get main courses the next time i go to Apricot Tree Cafe. read more

Fantastic lunch My parents and I went to celebrate mom's birthday today and Everything was perfect. The lentil soup, bruschetta, trout, salmon...everything! The food was wonderful! Our server, Arslan, was the best server we've ever had - friendly, attentive, and such a hard worker; he noticed everything and took care of everything. We've been coming here for years and it just keeps getting better. Honestly, there is nothing I would change. read more

The food was delicious! I had the. lobster crepe and it was to die for. The sauce was phenomenal and there was enough lobster. Side salad also good! Service was great too read more

Decided to choose this spot to host a brunch with some friends as it was local and listed as a brunch spot. Place is okay looking in its decor, nothing fancy.. Menu was very small in its selection. Waitresses seemed lost and or lost in trying to make small talk. They were very polite though, just didn't seem like they knew how to make small talk. They were not attentive at all.. we had to wait for everything... drinks, our food and our bill. They never checked in on us while we were eating. This was a group of twelve so we definitely needed checking in on.. Let's get to the food, I did not enjoy my food at all. I ordered a apricot salad with a chicken breast., my chicken breast was one third of an average chicken breast. The salad was lacking in flavour and I only received one piece of tomato. It was terrible. The other girls seemed to like their food but they said that their was nothing special about it. The salmon that my friend ordered that's in the picture only ate the top of it and left the rest. I ordered a cranberry juice and asked for it with ice but received no ice. I'm really easygoing so I didn't complain. For me the two stars was because of the lack of attentiveness and lack of flavour in the food. Food needs and facelift as the dishes are very dead in their presentation and flavour. I would not come back here again.. read more

Apricot Tree Cafe - Salmon dish - Modern European Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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Cozy patio. Quality food. Good service. They have gruner veltliner in their wine list. Was perfect for a sip at the patio. :) read more

Highly recommend the food is excellent in this small But quaint tucked away spot on Dundas / Mississauga Rd. Fresh juice daily splendid. The owner is a charm ;) read more

Ratings: Food: 8/10 Drink: n/a Service: 8/10 Value: 7/10 Hygiene: 9/10 Aesthetics: 9/10 I haven't been here in quite some time, but my friend just got back in town and we were looking to catch up and get some dessert. I had the lemon strawberry crepe and tasted a bit of the sorbet platter. The sorbet tasted almost like the fruit. It was almost like eating the fruit itself. I had just eaten food prior so this was a little bit much. The crepe was good the lemon and white chocolate cream was delicious. It was not too sour, but I think the choice of pairing it with the raspberry sorbet could have been done with something less tart to balance out the dish. The sorbet platter was also good, but the meringues underneath were just a bit too much sugar. There was something clearly missing in that combination. For $7.50-$8.50 for the crepes and under $7 for the ice cream, this is not that bad. What used to be a relatively small and cramped spot has evolved into a much more spacious restaurant. Being out on the west end, there aren't many options to go for decent dessert. Still, this is a nice spot to go for a crepe or cakes. I'd recommend it for sure. read more

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This used to be the place to be. Would come here for coffee/tea and dessert and sometimes brunch. In the past, have had their quiche specials, mushroom panini, apricot tree salad and eggs Florentine plus desserts. Service has become increasingly slower over the years and the overall atmosphere changed. Even the food is blander. read more

Apricot Tree Cafe has recently become our favorite bakery for special occasion cakes! Last week, we ordered a large strawberry meringue cake for my mom's birthday and it was so good! The strawberry mousse was creamy, the hazelnut meringue was amazing. It was very fresh. We had so much leftover (since we were only 5 people), but the cake tastes even better the next day. read more

Apricot Tree Cafe - Strawberry Meringue - Modern European Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

This is a well established restaurant serving up brunch, Austrian influenced dinners, and a lot of great desserts. I really want to give this a higher rating as the food does taste good, desserts are excellent, and the servers are overwhelmed but the kitchen pacing and incredibly odd kitchen delivery was truly sub-par. If you're here just for their cakes, it's a good solid 4 Star... but don't expect good service unfortunately. On a Sunday brunch time, this place was quite full with at least 90% of the tables filled. I do recommend reservations if you try to come here during brunch. It is a small space (before their reno) and quaint. The tables are quite close together so not only are you sharing seating space, you're also sharing you're conversation... just FYI. They have a limited brunch menu which touches more on the savoury than sweet. You have everything from Eggs Benedict, omelettes, sandwiches, and a few crepes. They do have specials which has a pasta, soup, warm salad, and 2 entrees. The prices are fair... most items are sitting around $9 and a few bigger items like the entrees are $18. Most of us found an item to try. The concern is the kitchen service... the wait staff is harried and stressed. It's really obvious on their face as they all look like they're going to have a heart attack shortly. It takes a while to gain anyone's attention to order ... even MUCH longer to get your food. Though you do get some pieces of bread for the wait, it took over 40 minutes to get our dishes. The sad fact was that a table of 2 sat AFTER us and they got their dishes before us by at least 10 minutes. This was incredibly disappointing to see. I can't blame the wait staff for delivering non-existent food badly or slowly. Their kitchen service is their problem. As for the tastes, it wasn't bad ... thats the sad part. They may not be terrible cooks but they don't know how to cook en masse for a restaurant. I had the soup and warm salad. I enjoyed it... they were generous with the cheese and portions. As for the desserts, they were wonderful... don't order from the dessert menu but instead walk up to the glass enclosure of sugary delights. Apple strudel is rife with tons of apples, raisins, and hazelnuts with a nice crispy phyllo crust. Their Toblerone Mousse cake is one of their most popular and deservingly so... a nice chocolate sponge cake topped with 3 types of chocolate mousse (white, milk and dark). It's not overly sweet and very creamy. We picked up a box of their florentines... these are quite amazing. A nice soft cookie base then topped with apricot preserves, a few spices and tons of sliced almonds with lots of caramel. To top it off, dipped in dark chocolate. I wish I could give it 4 stars... I'm hoping with their new renos, they have a larger kitchen AND more people to run it... or at least someone who knows how to run a restaurant kitchen. read more

Apricot Tree Cafe - Housemade Florentines .. a great cookie dessert! - Modern European Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

I have been going to The Apricot Tree regularly for the past 15 years, pretty much since it opened (back when it was in this tiny space and mostly served only desserts and coffee). It's located in a small, upscale shopping plaza in Mississauga's west end (Sherwood Forest). They are famous for their desserts. To this day, they are my gold standard for tiramisu. Other favourites are the mango mousse and various cheesecakes. They also make their own ice cream on the premises and do wonderful crepes (every year around March they have a crepe festival featuring savory and sweet selections). Around Christmas, you can buy cookies or gingerbread houses as gifts. But there is a lot more to the Apricot Tree than their desserts. The owners are a husband-wife team. Franz makes all the desserts and his wife, Esther, is in charge of the soups/salads/pasta/etc. There are always daily specials to keep things interesting and lots of fresh, healthy options. Warm salads are solid, as are the various pasta dishes. Schnitzel is another staple, going with the Austrian vibe. Really, it's hard to go wrong here. Even now that I live in Toronto, I still come back to the Apricot Tree because I have yet to find another place that is so reliably good and reasonably priced. For instance, during the crepe festival, I had a 3 course meal (soup, crepe main, crepe dessert + strawberry tea) for $22.50!! I should declare a conflict of interest -- I worked at the Apricot Tree for a year when I was in high school. However, I dined their regularly before and after I worked there. And having worked behind the scenes, I can only say good things in terms of the freshness of the food and the quality of the ingredients. read more

We've been going here for dessert, coffee and the odd dinner for as long as I can remember. In fact, this place will always have a special little place in my heart because it is where I proposed to my wife (this review would have been positive even if she had said no). They have consistently good coffee and it is the only coffee I will drink at night because it is just that good, even though I know I won't be able to sleep. The taste is worth it. On to the cakes. As soon as you walk in, there is an amazing display of all kinds of cakes right in front of you and IT CHANGES EVERY TIME! Fresh, European-inspired flavours are waiting for you. In addition, there is an extensive menu of other desserts such as crepes, ice cream, gelato, baked Alaska, etc. Another thing to mention about The Apricot Tree is that the service is second to none. Many of the staff have been there for years and recognize our needs as a family with young kids (they never seat us too close to the door, they provide extra napkins assuming we will need them, etc.) The cafe is decorated in such a way that it brings the outdoors in, giving the entire place an alfresco feel. A somewhat recent plus is the addition of a wheelchair accessible washroom on the main level. This makes a huge difference for many people I'm sure. The old bathrooms are down a long flight of stairs in the basement. Before I forget, as of Jan 24 2016 they are now open on Sundays and they have an awesome Sunday brunch/all day breakfast menu. If you are in the area, you simply must check this place out! read more

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***TIP: For a better dining experience, try to get a seat on the inside of the restaurant, behind the counter.*** Just thought that I'd update my review as it's been a while since I've been to this Mississauga institution, Apricot Tree! Apricot Tree is great for dessert, a coffee, &/or even a meal with a European flare. Portions and prices are more than fair and I believe that these 2 things have contributed to their continued success over the decades. During my visit on Saturday evening, the complimentary bread wasn't the best. In fact, it was a bit on the stale-tasting side. And, maybe I'm an old school patron, but I remember the service being much, much better. On this visit, I felt as though some details were lacking, missing side dish, a friend asked for a straw and it came much later, asking for water to be refilled, the handheld debit/credit machine was dropped on the floor, overall not a very refined atmosphere. If service could match the food, that would just further elevate this café - especially since they're expanding to the unit next door and I'm assuming, hoping to expand their clientele! read more

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