Tips: - This eatery is by mall entrance 1. - Happy hours are from 3 pm till 5 pm, and from 8 pm till close during weekdays. - If you are ordering a medium steak, it's cooked more medium-well to well-done. - Service isn't as prompt as it could be. My rating is 3.5 stars. I'm rounding down. I am into happy hour menus. I find it a feat to figure out where all Pickle Barrel locations are in the greater Toronto area. I discovered this one at Bramalea City Centre when I used mall entrance 1 to get to a store. I made a mental note to check this eatery out. I came here after work last Monday to try their happy hour menu. After doing a bit of shopping, I took the escalator down. This Pickle Barrel has a to-go counter if you'd like to grab some food and drinks. Otherwise, you can dine in, which is what I did last week. I got a friendly female staffer at the front. I was looking for a table for me. She asked me whether I wanted to be near a window. I was good with whatever was available. I ended up in a cheerful area by the bar with natural light coming in thanks to all the windows. I got a female staffer who worked at the bar. This eatery wasn't terribly busy at around 3:30 pm on a Monday afternoon. She was nice, but seemed to be handling all orders with maybe five tables with customers. I got these items: - Diet Coke - Steak frites with sautéed mushrooms I asked that my steak be cooked medium. She asked whether I wanted sautéed mushrooms. I said yes. My Diet Coke came out first. It had a lemon wedge. It was cold and yummy. It took a long time to get a drink refill. Sam was another staffer who took over from this woman's bar duties. It was only when he approached my table that I was able to ask for a refill. It wasn't the best communication-wise that a shift change had commenced. I was just happy to get a drink refill. My steak frites came out next. I was looking forward to having this meal. What was disappointing was cutting through the sirloin steak. It looked like it was well-done with my first cut. I tried again and it looked briefly medium-well in the centre, but well-done around it. It was dry such that I went into a coughing fit for a brief period. It did not help that I was running low on Diet Coke. This meal came with fries. They were fine. Nothing to write home about. They came with ketchup, which was nice. I loved the sautéed mushrooms. They provided some moisture that the steak needed. I didn't bother with dessert. I asked Sam for the bill. I paid at the table. I tipped and tapped. Done! I used the washroom before I left. It had good signage. The women's washroom was clean. Here's hoping that my experience wasn't the norm. I'd like to try other items off the menu and see whether I get a better experience next time. (176) read more

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Unquestionably satisfied with the food, the service and the ambiance. We have been passing by this place so many times really wanted to stop and enjoy a meal! It was great! The staff was pretty friendly, our server was darcy and she was such a sweetheart! Loved that the place wasn't too crowded for a Saturday and we enjoyed our food wholeheartedly !! read more

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I went in there with my friend that has special needs and had a meal plus an appetizer over five hours an got cut off after five drinks and Beatrice is horibble, the things that are charged is 875 that are some sort of hazy beer was actually a Heineken bottle and I was obviously being overcharged!!!!!! read more

April 8/2022: This was very mediocre. The service was painfully slow. Our server "Carmella" was a delightful young lady but certainly did NOT move with any sense of urgency. It's took 15-20 minutes before our initial contact with our server. After that our drinks took way too long. As for the food...spectacularly mediocre. The calamari was all but tasteless & very overcooked. The dips were just as tasteless. My main was a corned beef sandwich w salad. Sandwich serving was very small as was the rest of the meal. It tasted ok but it wasn't worth the 40+ minutes of wait time we had. I left still needing to eat something more. This place isn't good enough for a do-over. read more

The Pickle Barrel - Calamari W dips. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brampton, Ontario

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To start, our table, menus and floor around the table were all sticky - something spilled prior to our arrival not well cleaned up. The Reuben meat smelled off - spoiled like, right when it passed by my nose I could smell it. When we received our meals my daughter ordered a burger and there was nothing on it so I asked for ketchup mustard and mayo - I was redirected by the waitress to my plate where I had ketchup on my plate - I had to say simply it is not for me. It is for my daughter's burger. Not impressed overall. Won't go back. read more

I like the calamari with the fried peppers and the chicken parm. Highly recommend the calamari for an app.

Scott is epic. He deserves a raise! Without him we would rarely visit Pickle Barrel. Definitely the best server at Pickle Barrel.

The location parking lot was busy and I did curbside pickup. Even though I am from out of town and couldn't find it, the lovely person who answered the phone helped me and brought the take out to me as I was double parked outside the restaurant. The Buddha Bowl is delicious! read more

The Pickle Barrel - Buddha Bowl, sauce, and dressing. Yum! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brampton, Ontario

The rating is just for the server and Bartender. I ordered Fig and spicy margarita and it was so bad. I think they just added sugar syrup and ice and blended those. There was no alcohol and it was just kept getting worse with each sip. I think the server did not want us to be there, she made us feel like we don't know anything and kept asking us if we want anything or she gets us the bill... we were there to celebrate our anniversary and she ruined our day. read more

The Pickle Barrel - The unappetizing fig and spices margarita - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brampton, Ontario

Wow, I could've sworn I've reviewed this pickle barrel location a couple years ago but I guess not? I also could've sworn it was a 4 or 5 star review and that I was coming back today, to demote them to 2 stars. BUT, I guess my one and only review will be a 2 star review. As other reviews have said, this location has really taken a downward spiral over the years. They used to be the go to spot and now I'm literally boycotting all pickle barrels. Don't get me wrong, I still love their spaghetti and meatballs. It's my go to dish here and I was just here a few days ago and it still tastes delicious. However, the service here has gotten so terrible. Why did we wait 15 minutes for a smoothie and 20 minutes for a side salad? I've had waaaay too many disappointments recently with pickle barrel, that I'm just done. Tell me how I'm STILL waiting, till this day to get a "text back" saying my table is ready from February of this year? My bf and I came for the early dine special and we were told we had to wait and they could send us a text when our table is ready. The restaurant was DEAD, so I asked, are you guys super busy or understaffed or something? Because I couldn't understand why there was a wait, given that there was no one in the restaurant. Long story short, they never texted me back and we didn't even bother going back to ask because the early dine special ends at 6 and we were there at like 5. Through the years I've been served raw chicken and had glass on my seat but STILL for some reason kept coming back. Well those days are done. My bf and I are officially done with pickle barrel. BYE read more

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To Whom It May Concern; I am writing to inform everyone that The Pickle Barrel is such an incredible place. It is perfect for all ages. This place is an outstanding and happening place. I am always so hesitant to try new places to eat and food to try but this place was awesome. I was out celebrating a retirement of a friend's and everyone that was working that night went above and beyond for us. Making sure that we were all satisfied with everything. Such a great atmosphere and incredible staff too. We all had such a great time.  I will definitely be coming back. All of the waitresses/waiters staff and employees were awesome and very friendly. They have Incredible customer service skills and are extremely polite. Truly The Pickle Barrel has some real exceptional and hardworking employees. Thank you to all the staff for making our evening a wonderful experience.  Regards  Barbara Klu read more

This place holds a lot of nostalgia for me! My friends and I love coming here because it has a wide and diverse menu. There's really something for every craving you're having - whether pasta, bowls, salads, and all kinds of appetizers. In the past I've ordered the Reuben sandwich, tuna bowl, nacho appetizer, and a few pasta dishes. Overall, it is what it is and I feel like you can't go wrong. During the summer the Pickle Barrel is great for their patio, and otherwise it's a nice place for both lunch and dinner. read more

My husband and I took our daughter to get her Santa photos and decided to finally eat in a restaurant with her in months. We didn't have a reservation so ended up waiting 25 min for a table. The service was okay. They weren't busy and did not refill our drinks. My husband had to go to the bar to get me a refill. Not impressed. Not my favorite chain. read more

Server breath wreaked of booze and he kept hitting on me.skin looked like it was falling off and one of his hairs was found on my plate of food.tall skinny older guy.quite gross won't be going back.brampton location read more

Went to Pickle Barrel with friends for the first time, and I had a very positive experience. First off, the place is very clean and the service was great. We had the option to either dine inside or outside the restaurant, and we chose to dine inside. We were seated and our drink orders were taken almost immediately. I had ordered the Cajun Spiked Chicken Taco, and considering the price I should have expected for a small portion size, however I was pretty surprised when I received my order. Regardless, the Taco itself was delicious and flavourful, and I enjoyed every bite of it. Next time, I would probably get something bigger now that I am aware of the sizes, and I'll definitely go back to eat there. read more

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The service was quite lacking from what I expected. Don't get me wrong, the server was really nice, but he kept forgetting to check on the table. I probably saw him four times in the whole 2 hours I was there. Also had to ask for my water to be refilled twice before he remembered :( Food itself was alright, nothing extraordinary. I got the mushroom swiss bliss with the daily soup. I'm a sucker for mushrooms, so I liked my meal. Only thing is that the burger was quite dry. I would think that the sauteed onions and mushrooms would make the burger juicy but if it had some sort of sauce in it, that would've made it a good burger. As an appetizer I got sweet potato fries. Now, this was kind of a rip off... it was $7 but the plate was quite small. I definitely expected a slightly bigger portion, but at least it tasted good. Overall, I probably would choose to come here if it were my choice. There are a variety of pubs that I could choose from, and this isn't the greatest. read more

The Pickle Barrel - Mushroom swiss bliss plus daily soup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brampton, Ontario

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It was my first time at this location although I've been to several others in the GTA. The menu has so many choices it's overwhelming. But, I've never had a bad meal at any Pickle Barrel. The server had a sense of humour which is always a plus. My only complaint is that I had to ask twice for a slice of lemon for my water. It was a busy Saturday night so I understand he had a lot on his plate (pun intended). If I ran a restaurant with the word 'pickle' in the title, I would include pickles with most of the dishes or set some pickle slices on each table like some restaurants do with bread. The Pickled Ceasar was delicious and did come with nice garnishes including a pickle. read more

Super disappointed with my experience here. I've come to this place a couple of times and it's always super busy and understaffed. However, today was exceptionally bad. My family waited an hour and a half for appetizers, waiter forgot parts of our order, and some orders were wrong. We spoke to the manager about concerns and she did nothing to rectify our situation. Don't think illl be coming here anytime soon unless new management takes over. read more

The Pickle Barrel - Caesar salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brampton, Ontario

I always enjoy my visits to Pickle Barrel when I'm in the area. The menu can be a lot to sift through, but the food has usually been tasty. My Cali chicken grilled cheese was especially good, with large onion rings as an upgraded side. I was interested in the poutine side, but after tasting someone else's I was glad I didn't get it. Too salty for my taste. Service was a little slow, admittedly, but our server was friendly and helpful. Will return! read more

Pretty decent spot for food. We were here for brunch on a Sunday, wasn't very busy. We were seated right away by our host. Our waitress Jancelle attended us pretty much right away. We ordered the 3 eggs and the PB big breakfast. We also had an americano macchiato and the special latte for drinks. Overall the food was truly delicious. My eggs were cooked exactly how I wanted, the latkes were so tasty and the bread was fresh and tasty. We had a variety of jams and PB, syrup, ketchup and hot sauce. The biscotti with the latte was also so tasty! Our service was also great, with Jancelle checking in on our regularly. We substituted the pancakes for French toast and omg those sticks were delicious!! I enjoyed my food, although I wish the place was a little bit more well maintained, felt like the booths were a little dusty. Nevertheless, enjoyed my brunch here and would love to come back for those French toast sticks!!! read more

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Made a plan for a Sunday morning breakfast here. I love the ambience and decor of the place each time I step in. Barely any customers so got a preferred table right away. The pros: The regular bacon strips and multigrain bread. Delicious. Looked quite appetizing as well which is always nice. Fresh fruit! Even though they could've cut better. Fair price for the food. Great selection of options. The cons; The eggs, bleh. No option for anything inside the eggs, no veggies nothing. Just plain scrambled eggs ( done with a bunch of oil so it doesn't stick.. I could tell). The potato barrels were crap. Overdone, un appealing. My partner had eggs benidict,..it was like warm but tasty But the biggest con was the slow inattentive service. My coffee got cold waiting for the milk. One poor server running around trying to get everyone's order. Felt bad for him. Had that not been there I would've given 3 stars but poor service is one of my biggest pet peeves in a restaurant. Even getting the bill took 10 min. Overall might visit again, but not for breakfast at least. Cora's and Denny's still rule those two. read more

The Pickle Barrel - Bacon and eggs breakfast. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brampton, Ontario

Pickle Barrel is one of my favourite franchises, but this one at Bramalea really disappointed me. We went at 8pm (last call is at 8:45pm), which MAY have explained the bad food and service, but I don't think that should really be an excuse. SERVICE - Slow service, took a while for the waitress to come by and get our bill, take our order or check up on us. We didn't even have cutlery when our food came, and waited for someone to come by.. but no one did, so we had to just take cutlery from other empty tables instead. FOOD - Meh. Disappointing how it's worse than other Pickle Barrel's I've been to. + Blue Cheese Burger $12.99 - comes with fries, pickle, and a coleslaw salad. Fries were not that hot and felt like it was not that fresh (may have been because we went at 8pm..) Patty was kind of dry.. had to squeeze ketchup to make it more edible. I wouldn't get this again. + Cajun atlantic salmon penne $16.99 - comes with crostini (standard.. you can't really get this wrong), as well as soup or salad. The caesar salad was quite a big portion as a side salad, which was nice. Salmon penne was okay.. salmon was a tad dry. My friend also found a tiny piece of plastic in the penne.. she didn't bring it up to the waitress cause she didn't look pleased to serve us already (we should have mentioned it now that I think about it.. but oh well.) Sigh. read more

The Pickle Barrel - Blue cheese burger $12 approx - also comes with pickle and small coleslaw salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brampton, Ontario

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I think the prices are fair but the portions here are smaller than they are at the down town location near the Eaton Centre. Also the food tastes better at the one near the Eaton Centre. I found the food here very bland. I am giving it 3 stars because our server was extremely attentive and so nice. We sat on the patio, which was lovely. They had a heated lamp which was great for me since I am always cold. They also have lounge couches which would be nice if you're stopping by with friends for a drink. I loved the patio. We ordered the lobster dip which was basically a runny, tasteless salsa. I think they forgot or ran out of an ingredient because our server asked us specifically about it and I told her it wasn't very great. It also took a long time for it to come out. I had to ask and it still took about 15 or so minutes after that. Our server asked if we wanted to replace the appetizer and I decided to get sweet potato fries. I'm glad I did because the portion of sweet potato fries with my boyfriend's turkey burger were measly at best. His burger was also minuscule. You would need a microscope to see it. I didn't like that my caesar salad came out before the appetizer because then I was eating before everyone else. My chicken pesto linguine was bland and oily, not as good as ones I've had at other Pickle Barrells and the chicken was overcooked and dry (pet peeve). The sweet potato fries and dip were good and I was glad they brought out ketchup too because I like to dip them in ketchup and mayo :P. I really, really liked the music playing at the Pickle Barrell. I had a fun time here but the food isn't the greatest. The patio's great so I will likely visit again. read more

The Pickle Barrel - Pesto chicken linguini. It was better down town. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brampton, Ontario

came here for lunch but had breakfast lol! was happy to get eggs Benny with lobster - it was ok. the service was slow and she didn't come back to ask if we were ok or if we wanted anything else. even getting the bill was annoying and took too long, a lunch break is generally an hour. read more

The Pickle Barrel - eggs benny w/ lobster and avocado. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brampton, Ontario

Amazing service every time! I tried their mushroom and cheese gnocchi which was delicious. A bit salty the second time but I'd definitely go back! Also good deals on drinks! read more

Pretty good restaurant good customer service the food was average restaurant quality worth the cost. read more

The Pickle Barrel - Pesto chicken Fettuccine - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brampton, Ontario

I really do not like to give these kinds of reviews but perhaps it will help them do better. I ate lunch at the Pickle Barrel today with my mom and my husband. The waitress was very nice and the restaurant itself is aesthetically pleasing. The food on the other hand...well...just not good. First, I ordered a Cosmopolitan and it was among the worst I have ever had. It had a cherry in it! Who does that?! Please don't ever do that again. I ordered the rueben sandwich and it was just okay (couldn't taste the sauerkraut), I've made better fries at home. My husband and my mom had the club sandwich and it came on a hamburger bun and was tasteless. My husband said he had better at a cafeteria. I've been to the Pickle Barrel once before (this same location) and had only appetizers and thought it was pretty good. It was the reason I came back. I won't be back to give this another chance. read more

Generally a 5 star but tonight was just a little off. Wife had the Maple Salmon it was out of this world good. I had the 10 oz peppercorn stripling. The steak was just ok tonight, the green beans were on the old side, hard chewing and stringy. Still a favorite for one more try at least. Everyone has off days. Service was just soso as well. read more

Just okay. I want to say that 6/10 times the food here's been alright. The other 4 times I'm left shaking my head wondering where the dish fell short. A general rule to observe is: burgers, tacos, sandwiches, fajitas, alright; pasta, just no; chicken, could be either or; appetizers, hit or miss; seafood, whatever, desserts, passable; steak, average. The real winner here are the drinks. The various fruit bellinis and sangrias are amazing. The staff vary from nice and helpful to distant and forgetful so pray that you get someone who cares that you need to be served food before an entire hour passes after ordering. read more

Where to begin? This place is on a downward spiral! There is no hostess - you will wait forever to be seated unless to walk past reception and ask to be helped by a random employee who looks irritated you are bothering them. They seem understaffed but there are also a lot of people just standing around like they hate their jobs. We waited forever for our food and saw tables that arrived after us being served first. The Moroccan rolls were terrible...they are supposed to be stuffed with beef but it's only chickpea. The burgers were awful - stale buns and tiny meat patties that are not even half the size of the bun. The lettuce was slimy and wilted. The women's bathroom was filthy and most of the bathroom stalls don't function. The disabled stall door doesnt close at all because the door is swollen from water damage. The framing around another door is falling off the wall so it feels like the whole door will fall off. Another toilet has leaked water all over the sticky disgusting floor. This place is a joke and I won't return. read more

Very dissatisfied. The following are from my experiences Service: 1) We waited 30 min for our first appetizers to come. 2 minutes later we get the mains. 2) There is a good 10-15 minute wait for the servers to bring things we request. Eg. an extra plate, a refill on drinks, or even forks which were not given in the beginning. 3) Understaffed, our waitress was literally running around everywhere! The absurdly high prices for food should be able to compensate for more staff! Food: Starters: $13 each We got the nachos and wings to start. Nachos were delicious. Wings were DRY and overcooked. Such a shame to mess up a dish as simple as wings.. Mains: $20-$25 Manhattan Steak: Asked for medium, but got a brown eraser instead. The meat was so dry and overcooked! The manager kindly agreed and took it off the bill. Fish: Not fresh, but tasted good Dessert: Excellent To conclude: I think the average person can be able to cook a meal better than any of the mains! For that reason, dont come here for the food! Come for the ambiance, drinks and desserts! Subpar experience. Very expensive. Not worth your time and money. read more

Not terrible, but definitely not good. Saturday at about 5pm; my wife and I had to wait 5 minutes just for a host to show up to the podium. Another 2 minutes and we were seated. The place wasn't packed but was busy. Service was very slow, but polite. I wouldn't say friendly, not not rude either. No sense of urgency to bring food or drinks. The food arrived after about 35 minutes and it was cold and some of the items were missing, including condiments, which the server eventually brought but there wasn't so much as an apology for the inconvenience. This location is very hit or miss and today was a big miss. They need to re-evaluate who they have working here. No a single employee offered a smile or "hello". It will be a while before I return for sure. read more

I went to this location with my boyfriend yesterday. We had to wait maybe about 5 mins to get a booth, which was totally fine. The restaurant itself looks nice and I really wanted to try something on the menu. The reason why I'm giving such a low rating is because we literally were waiting for at least 10 mins and NO ONE came to see us! Not one server came to us to at least ask if we wanted drinks. The restaurant was not even that busy for around 6pm. I even waited to go to the washroom because I wanted to ask a couple of questions regarding the drink menu. After waiting that long, we literally just got up and walked out. Very disappointing service. read more

I will never get the fascination with this place. First, the service is consistently terrible. Last time I was there, the host barely said a word and did not even try to crack a light smile while taking us to our table. You're a host. Smiling and being nice is pretty much your only job. The actual restaurant set-up is absurd. The booths all face outwards. I felt like I was in a play about being in a restaurant booth. And I am so tired of people excitedly telling me how big their menu is. I know. This is NOT a good thing. No restaurant can support a menu as large and extensive as The Pickle Barrel's. Unless things are pre-made, frozen, etc. This is probably why their food is so bland. They get 2 stars only because their food is edible. But I would put Pickle Barrel on the level of an East Side Mario's. Every time you come, you ask why you're there but leave only kinda regretting the trip. read more

Stopped in for a late lunch. No hostess at the front desk and didn't see a sign so went in and seated myself. The hostess came by and noticed me and asked if I had been seated by one of the waitresses, to which I replied no and indicated that I had seated myself as no one was at the desk and I didn't see a "please wait to be seated" sign. I was asked to come to the front desk and was then seated at another table. Seemed like a bit of a power trip to me! Later noticed another couple who just came in were seated where I just was. LOL. Ordered a corned beef sandwich on marble rye with a side Caesar. The sandwich was just ok, nothing special. The side Caesar was pretty lame, haven't seen powdered Parmesan on a salad since Ponderosa Steakhouse in the 70's. So likely wouldn't return as there are many smaller deli's out there that do a much better job of it. read more

One morning I woke up in one of those moods and said to myself, "Treat yo-self girl". Yes, I said it exactly like that. I decided to go to pickle barrel for breakfast solo because I remembered my mum saying she enjoyed it. From my first interaction with the hostess to my last interaction with the waitress I felt really welcomed. Everyone was attentive, informative and didn't make me feel like a crazy lady eating breakfast and drinking cocktails solo while I watched TV on my iPad. My waitress (sorry I forgot your name but she was a nubian queen) recommended the DEEP FRIED FRENCH TOAST. Honestly, they don't look that appetizing but they are delicious. Slightly crispy and crunchy in the outsude and soft and pillowy on the inside. It was very filling, I couldnt finish it. Next time I wake up in one of those moods I will be paying pickle barrel a visit. read more

The Pickle Barrel - Deep friend french toast and bellini for breakfast :p - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brampton, Ontario

No food in the fridge? That calls for a trip to pickle barrel. Why do they even call it pickle barrel anyways? They don't even serve pickles there. That's okay, cuz I hate pickles anyways. I always come running back to the burgers here. The Classic and PB House in particular. I do enjoy how the meal comes with a side salad. Gotta get my greens in! I also hate greens, but like I said, I gotta get them in. Another favourite of mine is the strawberry killer shake. Never get rid of this! This shake is bigger than my vocabulary and under $5! It's amazing! I'm salivating just thinking of it. Can I get one to go? Service here is usually pretty ok, but it can get busy. read more

One time the nachos were good and the other time they were okay, so basically a hit or a miss. I've also had their Fettuccine Pomodoro with Chicken, Homestyle chicken fingers and Poutine. All were good! The service is always slow here but a good restaurant to dine in after shopping. read more

Met some friends on Friday night for a late dinner. They ordered the Spiked Chicken Tacos as an appetizer and highly recommended them. They had already had their dinner. Two of my friends ordered the Spicy Hanoi Chicken Stir-Fry, and it looked like they barely touched their food! They didn't enjoy their dinners at all. Another friend ordered the Haddock Edamame and although she said it was good, the server never brought the tartar sauce that she requested. As for me, I ordered the Homestyle Chicken Fingers from their specialty menu. I figured you couldn't go wrong with those. The chicken fingers looked like they were cooked "blackened-style". They had no taste. They forgot the coleslaw that was supposed to come with it. The fries were the tastiest thing on the plate! The server gave us free mini-desserts as most of us didn't care for our meals. I had the red velvet cake in a shot glass. There was more icing than cake, but when I scooped down far enough to actually taste the cake, it was good. I've gone to Pickle Barrel before for breakfast at other locations and it was very tasty. I think I may try this place again...but only for breakfast to see if the food tastes better. I wasn't really impressed by my dinner though. The only reason why I gave this a 3 is because the server was polite and attentive. read more

After experiencing PB at Yorkdale and Yonge and Dundas, my friends and I decided to check out the newest location. We didn't receive the best service. I'm assuming the staff was new and inexperienced. The server messed up our drink order and never checked up on us after we received the food. The final straw was after our plates were taken away, it took forever to receive the bill. read more