The Apricot Tree

I came here with my girlfriend for her birthday. It was a last minute reservation but I am so glad I came here. We had their anniversary special and everything was delicious! The service was fast. We were always asked how our food was and what else we needed. The place didn’t have a candle for her cake so instead they wrote Happy birthday around her plate– That was super special.

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 café 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!

I had the sweet potato & leek soup which was good. Followed it up with duck and salad which I thought was very well done and the flavours of the salad were cool. Shared a cup of loose leaf tea with my friend and that was a nice finish. Friends had the crêpe and they felt a sugar rush though. Service was slow but then there was only 1 waiter working — so he forgot about the tea. Not bad — will definitely try again.

Took my mother-​in-​law for her birthday. Service was warm and friendly and we all generally liked our food. I ordered a salmon wrap and it was fine. The apricot salad I had was excellent. Very cozy place and I will also go back in the spring/​summer when their patio is open.

I’ve been to The Apricot Tree multiple times and each time I have been very satisfied with the variety of food. Service can be a bit slow at times and the servers are pleasant. I love the crepes and the pastas. I think that the portions are a reasonable size. I’m sad that Starbucks closed down as there is no free WiFi. I’ve only tried their desserts once but it was rich and decadent. Next time I’ll try their gelato.
The last time I went the fire alarm went off but the server didn’t say anything. At first we were confused but figured it was nothing serious since no one was paying attention to it, even though it was quite loud and annoying.
Another thing. I was signed up for their newsletter and I was waiting for my birthday gift but never received it. I looked on their website and found out you have to opt in via phone number. I’m not sure if they sent out an email regarding this but I was a bit sad as I would have liked to use my birthday gift last year.
Nonetheless I will continue to support this fantastic quaint restaurant :)

The Bad Reviews Are Not That Wrong
Overall The Apricot Tree is a decent place for socializing while having a (heavily baking influenced) meal. However it seems to be a place that would get better the more you go. Knowing the people who work there might get you a better table, better service and a better choice of menu items. It appears that you can also make reservations and ask for a specific table.
However your first visit may not be unlike some of the low rating reviews you may have read. There are some annoyances that you may overlook if you don’t care. When they ask you to «sit at any two-​person» table (except the reserved one by the window or a table for four) and you later see one person sitting alone at a table for four, you know that being a regular does have it’s perks.
Being primarily a baked goods café with some lunch and dinner menu items, the deserts tend to be better than the dishes. The Fettucine pasta special with Shrimps, Mushrooms, Sun-​Dried Tomatoes, Snow Peas and Cauliflower in a Tarragon Cream Sauce, was borderline terrible with overcooked pasta, slathered in a cream sauce with snow peas and large pieces of sun-​dried tomatoes. The Shrimp saved the plate. The crepes seems to be a favorite and chicken, mushrooms, cauliflower and tarragon sauce seem to be the preferred ingredients of the day.
Check out The Apricot Tree for a coffee or tea and a desert and get a feeling for the menu and the environment. However, if you take soy milk with your latter you will be disappointed. I would suggest Apricot invest in a stronger ventilation system as the air was a little thick with crêpe fumes. The service we received from Sam was awesome… very humble and very attentive!

I’m not really sure how I didn’t have a review of Apricot Tree yet considering I’ve been coming here every year for my Birthday since highschool! They are the perfect little tucked away gem in a cute shopping complex with one of a kind shops. The inside is cozy and inoffensive style, very simple.
They are well known for their amazing desserts but I come for one thing, the tarragon crêpe. You need to eat the tarragon crêpe, like immediately. You can get it without meat and they will stuff it full of zucchini, mushroom, cauliflower, carrots and snow peas. The sauce is to die for, it’s rich and flavorful and once you have it I don’t see how you cannot order it every time. The dish comes with a nice salad and you can choose to change it to one other than the spring mix.
To drink they have an apricot beer that is really fantastic and very fruity, I got a mimosa this time for my birthday and it was fab. We had a cappuccino with dessert and it was great, super frothy and smooth espresso.
For dessert we shared the Dark chocolate raspberry tart which was amazing, not overly sweet lots of berries. My friends got different crepes and all really enjoyed them.
The staff is also nice, perfectly attentive aka they don’t interrupt every five minutes to see how you’re doing (which drives me nuts).
I love this place and everyone that I know that has been has agreed with me.

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 crêpe. 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 :)

We’ve been regulars at the Apricot Tree for ages, for both dinner and dessert. The schnitzel is my favourite dish there, though sometimes I’ll get one of the specials (usually when they have duck or veal). All of the desserts I’ve had there have been delicious, my favourite being the dobos torte. However since this is apparently a difficult dessert to make, it’s unusual that they have it.
Over the past year, this restaurant has lost most of their regular staff and has seemed to suffer from that. Now that those staff have been around for 6 – 8 months, they finally seem to be getting in to a groove and service isn’t as slow as it was months ago. We’ve never had unfriendly service here, just slow at times.
The portion sizes also seem to have decreased a bit. With the schnitzel, I have to ask for extra mushroom sauce because the small cup they serve isn’t enough. That said, the price point at this restaurant is very fair.
There is a patio to sit on, but it’s right beside Dundas and can be a bit noisy at times, though it is nice to sit outside.
I’m sure we’ll continue to return to The Apricot Tree, though it would be nice to see different specials or menu items as it seems to always be the same. There is a schnitzel fest coming soon so I look forward to that.

Small, friendly café providing great service. Food and dessert is on point, however the coffee is subpar in my opinion. They also don’t have the greatest variety/​quality of speciality drinks.

Ordered a hot chocolate, hazelnut coffee and warm hazelnut cake. All three were mediocre to poor. The hot chocolate was watery, the luke warm coffee turned cold after 5mins and the cake arrived not looking like a cake but a strange hybrid of a molten lava cake and a brownie… It was splattered with chocolate and vanilla syrup and strawberries. The bottom was already soggy from the chocolate syrup and upon breaking the cake it seemed like it was microwaved before it was served to us. Not very happy at all.
This was our second visit here, our first was enjoyable with great service and optimal desserts (3 years ago). We found from our recent visit that the service was very slow, even though the place was completely empty. There were 4 groups of people in the restaurant with tonnes of empty seats. On top of that our waitress kept forgetting hints we needed: she never brought sugar for my coffee and I had to ask her twice for napkins.
Apricot Tree has lost its charm and its staff for that matter. Staff looked tired and over worked and sitting on cloud 9. The establishment needs a revamp.

Came here for brunch for my cousin’s bridal shower. There were about 15 of us sitting out on the patio. When it started to lightly drizzle, they offered us a table inside. I know how annoying it must’ve been to move a large group around, so I appreciated that! Service was really pleasant and friendly throughout.
I was really happy with my food and drink as well. I really wanted a crêpe, but there was a daily special sandwich whose ingredients (smoked salmon, arugula, capers, goat cheese) were speaking to my soul… So, I asked to substitute the bread for a crêpe, and our server assured me that it wouldn’t be a problem. It came out PERFECTLY. So delicious. Paired with a strawberry smoothie, I was in heaven.
It’s a bit tiny inside, and the décor is a bit outdated, but it’s charming. Great food, service, and ambiance :)

Chicken pineapple curry is a must try, drink, main and desert get them all. The portions are smaller than average but it okay when there so many favors you want to try!

Always a great food experience. Family has been coming here for dinner, special occasions and lunches for years. Food is amazing and prices are very reasonable for the quality. A true gem in a land filled with chain restaurants. The décor perhaps needs updating and the service can be a bit slow at times but always very friendly. Definitely try this place out!

I’ll literally never be back to this place. Staff is very confused at all times. Don’t know up from down. The food is whatever I used to go cus it’s been a staple place in the neighborhood, but the food isn’t extravagant.
Also they make it the most complicated thing on earth to get a lunch menu for you take out at any time, as if they’re Doing some grand favor for making you a chicken sandwich.
Used to be good, but Christ they’ve forgotten their place

I’ve been coming here since I was a little girl. This restaurant has a special charm to it. It may be the quality of food, the friendly service, or the wide selection of desserts, and it always has me coming back.
My usual order is the shrimp and dill crêpe. The portions are generous and the price is nothing but fair. What I also like as a small bonus is the bread served in the beginning not just with butter, but with olive spread. And given the olive gal that I am, I love every bite of it.
If you’re into cakes and pastries you’re in for a treat. The display area with all the desserts will make you want to order everything and this is before you lay eyes on the gelato selection. For dessert I usually order the chocolate pecan tart, and on the rare occasion when available the white chocolate raspberry pie. Mmmmmmm!

This is my go-​place for great food, delectable desserts made-​from-​scratch, and great service. It’s tucked away in Sherwood Forest Village. It’s quaint and I always get the pineapple curry crepes or schnitzel. I’ve tried everything on their menu and most of their cakes, strudels and roulades. Best restaurant in Mississauga!

Pumped up for nostalgia/​being an independent restaurant in ‘ssauga for over 25yrs/​GREAT SERVICE!
The Apricot Tree is a staple in Mississauga. It is also my old stomping grounds as I went to high school nearby AND had a job in uni at the same plaza, so this would be a frequent stop throughout my life.
Everything from the bread for the pre-​dinner service/​sandwiches — soups — mains — desserts, including gelato/​ice cream is ALL made in-​house. It is run by a husband & wife; the husband is the pastry chef, the wife is the chef. Throughout the years, they have trained additional help due to the increased volume of patrons, so there has been some times where the food has been a bit inconsistent, but nothing major.
IMHO, I’d rather dine at independent places like this in the city, rather than throwing my money away at chain restaurants who microwave your meal.
If you don’t feel like dining in OR even eating a meal, this is a great place to grab a dessert for take-​out! Servers have always been well-​mannered and nice. I can’t believe I haven’t reviewed this place ’til now!!!
Tip: If you sign up for their newsletter, you’ll receive a voucher for you bday which will entitle you for a b1g1 free entrée!

If you want to escape franchises that seem to be plaguing the restaurant landscape of suburbia (I’m looking at you Moxies, Jack Astors, Kelsey’s, etc.), I’d recommend popping by The Apricot Tree on Dundas/​Erin Mills Parkway.
If you can tolerate the kitschy ambiance, the food is quite good and moderately priced. It’s always a safe bet to go with the soups of the day (as I think soups and salads are their core competency). I’d definitely recommend pairing a soup with the salad topped with warm mushrooms (#nommy). The service is decent as well!

The food here is luxurious, and very good. The café had a very nice atmosphere, and I felt very warm and welcome. I love the plaza it’s in, it feels as if you’re in a movie, very clean and cute. We only came for dessert since we already had dinner elsewhere, so we ordered the Sorbet Platter (it had no alcohol, and I brought my young nephews), and I liked 2 out of the 3 ice creams they put on there. I also got the Green Tea where my nephew got the Various Fruit tea and they both were exceptional.
Lastly, I got the Apple Cheesecake and it was also very good since it was light and had a nice crunch on the outside. I would return again, but I always have kids with me so the alcohol filled menu isn’t that suiting.