I visited for the first time on a Saturday. It wasn't very busy and the owner seemed nice enough and chatted a little with my husband and I. I ordered the veggie platter to go and was told that they didn't make rice or potatoes on Saturday so he would give me an extra falafel and extra cabbage chickpea salad instead to make up for it. A little disappointed but that was fine. What I didn't necessarily like was that he bagged a slice of apple cake and put it with my order and then asked me if I wanted it and that he would give me the special price of $1 for the slice. I had read other reviews that he usually gave his first time customers (and he knew we were) a free slice. Don't get me wrong I didn't ask for it nor was I expecting to get anything for free but I think it's a bit presumptuous to bag something and put it with a customers order and then tell them "hey I can give you a great price for this". In any case it was a bit awkward and I did pay for the slice. Also, the whole time we were there he was pushing us to buy his last loaf of banana bread which I didn't like. The actual food itself was okay. The hummus which he makes from scratch is pretty good. The apple cake was just okay. Yes, it was moist but I've had better. Not sure what all the fuss is about. Anyway, I was a bit surprised at my experience at Mystic Muffin as there are so many rave reviews. Maybe I just caught him on an off day. Either way, I probably won't be back. read more

I haven't tried their food food but you've GOT TO TRY their apple cake! It's a combination of bread, cake and deliciousness! You can't just stop at one piece so I usually get the whole cake for $18. Amazing deal! read more

Best apple cake in the world! Bought one while visiting my sister. Had to go back and buy an other cake from these welcoming employees to bring home in Ottawa! read more

The shop is really cozy and welcoming. I've passed by this store so many times but never walked in. I'm glad that I tried it today. The food is amazing. I only brought a credit card with me and they don't accept credit card payment. The owner is really nice and told me it's ok. I can pay it tomorrow. They gave me a free slice of their apple cake as well for the first time customer. read more

The owner (Elias-I think that was his name) is awesome, extremely welcoming and generous! The food itself is fresh and has a home made taste. Window seats is great for people watching. read more

I specifically made a trip here on Thursday on my way to work to try the infamous apple crumble. However when I arrived shortly before 7:00 am they were not open. I had checked their hours the day before to see when they open in the morning. The sign on the door says 6:30 am. The lights were on but no one was home! read more

Had the chicken sandwich which was fantastic especially for 5$. The guy behind the counter was very friendly. Definitely will have to try more of the menu! read more

This place is an A+. Got talked into buying an entire, warm chocolate chip banana bread loaf for my long drive this morning and wow was it delish. Friendly owner was perky first thing in the morning. Lots of regulars came thru during my brief stop and the interactions made it clear this place is legendary and the food is great! read more

Very nice owner, and great prices for a very unique middle eastern menu. The wraps are great, and I'd recommend everyone who goes there tries one, but the real reason I'm reviewing this place is the baked goods. Specifically, the apple cake. If you've never tried this, it's hard to explain, but imagine a brown sugar, cinnamon coffee cake mixed with an apple fritter. If that doesn't attract you, they have many other baked goods, but I've never tried them because there's only one dessert in my eyes. But based off the one I've tried, I'd trust that their baking ability extends outside the apple cake. read more

Finally tried this place after driving and walking by it since the 90's. After reading the reviews about how good the apple cake was I decided to make the effort to try it this morning--I am so glad I did. The apple cake was everything other reviewers have said it is a delicious coffee cake apple combo. I was tempted to get a side order of the cabbage salad to go--it looked freshly prepared. But I will try it on my next visit--I definitely will return to try other items. read more

I don't understand how the sign can say, over 143 BILLION served when they DON'T carry blueberry muffins. The variety is limited; no more than 6 different muffins... 144 Billion they say... the earths population is 5 billion. Someone please do the math. Everything looked dry, I had to walk the fudge out. read more

Their Apple-Cinnamon muffin is the best! It's a nice semi-healthy carb filler to have after going to the gym....or not.

Very fresh, warm out of the oven. Didn't have Canadian he gave me a slice for free. Thank you sir and it looks like your reviews are well deserved!! read more

This place is a definite downtown gem, owner is super friendly and when me and my bf went the first time he gave us free apple cake which was the best I've had in TO and always fresh and warm. Prices are amazing very cheap and great quality. The deals are great. The food is so amazing and service is always welcoming. Always worth the trip! read more

I travel to Toronto on a regular basis. I found this place on the net, and just had to try it on my visit July 2010. Worth the trip, and not too far off Yonge. We both ordered pitas, and walk to the park just a block away, to enjoy the weather. The pitas were great, and the apple cake was the best apple cake ever...EVER! We almost stayed an extra day so we could bring back a couple full size apple cakes. The place is closed on Sundays, and closes early on Saturday, with a limited menu on Saturday. If you can, I would try to visit this place during the week for more options. This was the least expensive meal we had during our stay, but the one I enjoyed the most. Highly recommend!!! read more

This is my first review that I am giving for any website !! Thanks yelp for making my stays amazing !! I know I can totally depend on you to find the most amazing restaurants anywhere i go !! Elias is amazing !! He is a marketing genius atleast in his profession !! and yes ,the free apple cake is true and it tastes gr8 !! I picked up a salad platter which was really good !! and pretty cheap at 7 (tax incl) but more than the food,it is the experience which will make you come back !! atleast i know,i will !! Its even close to my office read more

i went here because i needed a quick lunch, and mystic muffin did not disappoint. first, the problems: it's a little disorganized, not clear where you line up and the choices are kind of overwhelming. the people seated at the tables didn't look like the happiest bunch. i was a bit skeptical prior to ordering. but, if you just get into line, order today's combo (or simply talk to the very nice man doing the food) you will not be disappointed. just listening to the amusing banter between the people behind the counter, and the regular customers, is amusing. i had the combo, which is a mishmash of stuff. the falafel was excellent, as was the hummus. the salad and pasta salad were great too. the lentils were pretty boring, and i'm not sure what their definition of spicy is, but it was not spicy at all. when i got to the counter to pay, they asked if i had ever been before, and i told them i was new to town. they served me a wonderful slice of apple cake for free, which my pregnant sister scarfed down as if there was no tomorrow. she was very impressed. i like this place. i could see going again to, for example, try the magic muffins. read more

Great falafel, great apple cake! The service is friendly, the prices are cheap, and the food is great. I've only come for lunch, and it was decently busy but not bad. read more

What more can be said? DO: Get the potato chicken on a pita DONT: Get there late because they run out of food. read more

The falafel sandwich is the best on the menu and totally a treat to watch make. The owner and his wife and so generous, very chatty and often give out free desserts!! They're just kind souls. Definitely get the spicy powder on your sandwich. read more

YUMMY....YUMMY....YUMMMY....Wonderful Good & healty FOOD... Great Service....ENJOY... read more

Love the veggie combo, apple cake and the humorous signs in the store! Will definitely come back to try something else.

I lived a couple of blocks away for years and never went in, what a missed opportunity. I started working in the area recently and it's my fave lunch spot. For $9 you can get an excellent soup, sandwich and cookie combo, everything homemade. Try the eggplant sandwich! The only reason I'm not there every morning on my way in gorging on their homemade baked goods is that they don't serve decaf. read more

This review is going to be short and sweet, just like my stay in Toronto and my visit to Mystic Muffin. I never got the owner's name, although we did have a nice chat this past Monday morning. I was lucky enough to be there on a slow enough morning where I could enjoy some conversation while checking out some banana bread, apple cake, and a number 5 ham and cheese with lettuce and tomato on a bagel. The draw of this food, for me, is how simple and fresh it is. The baked goods are made every day. The day not-so-fresh day olds are sold at a deep discount. My ham and cheese sandwich on a sesame seed bagel left me wondering why I don't eat more ham and cheese sandwiches on sesame seed bagels. I wish I could have stuck around for lunch. The super nice owner was frying potatoes, prepping hummus, and getting the falafels ready for the lunch crowd as I was wrapping it up. Best of luck to this guy...with 23 years in business and over 4.6 billion served (according to the sign on the side of the building) I am sure he is doing fine. read more

What a great neighborhood spot! My first time here and I didn't know it's cash only. The owner made me a fresh pita (eggplant, humus, potatoes, parsley and a lot of love), gave me a piece of their famous apple cake, and told me I can just come back and pay for it later! Small town warmness in this big busy city. I am so impressed and will definitely make this my regular coffee/breakfast spot. read more

A wonderful place. Charming man behind the counter sparked up a conversation...it's nice to know there's people who have a heart in the service industry still. Chicken wrap hit the spot. Prices can't be beat! read more

This is my getaway from the hamster wheel and Elias is always welcoming. I always order the chicken sandwich with pasta salad and the apple cake. My entire team is now a fan of the apple cake. Highly recommended for the love, cheerful service and the random talk on the street but if you are looking for a high flying magical sit down place, you might be disappointed. read more

I would give this place five stars for the comedic and entertainment value of Elias (the owner) alone. But it also happens to serve tasty sandwiches and meals, and of course, the legendary apple cake. I have on occasion had their veggie plate, which is pretty filling, but I quite enjoyed the egg salad sandwich (be sure to ask for extra egg to make sure the proportions of the sandwich are just right). If this is your first time, do yourself a favor and engage the owner in a conversation (he's a riot) and try the apple cake. read more

One of the best places to grab lunch, and some of the best staff ever! The proprietors were super nice. Although the restaurant is tiny, the overall ambiance is very welcoming. There are tons of choices to choose from and the food tasted wholesome and delicious! The apple cake definitely lives up to its hype - it was the most delicious apple cake I've ever had! The only thing that kind of sucks is that it's cash only - however, the owners are super cool if you don't have cash and you can always pay after eating (there's an ATM machine in the convenience store across from the restaurant). Mystic Muffins is a must go - budget friendly, delicious food, friendly staff. Awesome place overall! read more

Best customer service, hilarious, fun loving attitude and the food is great! A fun one off experience or a daily one

The food is great, the apple cake is amazing, and the owner is unbelievable! He is so kind and funny and worth stopping into see even if you aren't hungry! read more

I really wanted to like this place but coming in after work for their special is not worth it at all. Everything was premade and they were just about to close. Everything tastes like it was about to go bad and to be frank it looked that way. Their once proud apple cake was disgusting as the apples had a very bad taste in my mouth. Overly disappointing! read more

Incredible atmosphere and owner! A truly unique spot. Ordered egg on a bagel. Solid.

Best Pita Wrap ive ever had. The apple pie is incredible as well. The owner is a gem, great service, served with love.

Elias, the owner, is a genuine and personable. His apple cake really is legendary. The prices are very reasonable. This place is a real gem in a city ridden with starbucks and other chains at every street corner. read more

We had literally just ate right before we stumbled on Mystic Muffin. We wanted to stop in to check it out. We met the owner who said he had been there 22 years. He was very friendly. We went to leave and he stopped us and gave us a free slice of banana loaf. "In case we got hungry while walking " It was delicious by the way. What a great guy, I would wholeheartedly recommend this place if you're in Toronto! read more

After 10 years of living up the street and passing numerous times, I finally went in for a sandwich. I had been missing out. Fantastic food and the Apple Cake lives up to it's reputation. The owner Elias is super friendly and quite a character. It's no wonder he has quite a following. read more

I miss working steps from this place! Fast and fresh Middle Eastern served by the charming Elisa and his sidekick Juanita. Daily specials and mixed plates let you try lots of flavours. The lentil soup is delish. And you get a free slice apple cake on your first visit. Somehow Elias always knows when it's your first visit. Smart marketing because you'll be back for much more than a slice. read more

We went to Toronto for the weekend to celebrate our 1 year anniversary and saw the Museum, St Lawrence, and the Islands. All great. Right up there with them is Mystic Muffin. I originally thought we'd share a piece of apple cake (as we were going to the market afterwords). It was so good that I got another. The falafel was excellent too; possibly the best I've had. Better than both was Elias - he was warm, engaging, and down-to-earth. As first time customers, we got the first piece of apple cake for free (!!!). The food quality alone is 5 stars. The freebie takes up another level. But his genuineness was the best. Thanks Elias; we'll be back for more next time we come. read more

Wonderful little lunch stop, with excellent service. The veggie platter was delicious and freshly made. Make sure you try the apple cake!! Would definitely stop by again next time!! read more