Located in Liberty Village, Mildred’s is a very modern and spacious restaurant, which is certainly a change from the kitschy brunch spots I normally hit up.
They have a nice patio and a large interior with high ceilings which gives it a lofty feel. We originally wanted to sit on the patio but all the tables were taken so we sat inside instead, where there were quite a few tables still free.We started out with the Scones – “Hot out of the oven” black current scones served with apple preserves (two for $5 or six for $12). If you enjoy them, you can also get them to go. These scones had a bit of a crusty exterior with a soft, moist interior. I didn’t love the preserves, but the scone was delicious on its own – no need to hide behind the preserves! These are a must-order and certainly give the Drake Hotel a run for its money as the best scones in Toronto.
For my main, I went with my Veda’s Choice – Mildred’s classic poached eggs on a flakey croissant with smoked salmon, Béarnaise sauce & mixed greens ($14). Since the brunch menu isn’t very extensive, this was the obvious choice for me (eggs benny is my go-to brunch dish). Thankfully, it was a good choice!
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Veda’s Choice - Mildred’s classic poached eggs on a flakey croissant with smoked salmon & Béarnaise sauce
Mike ordered Mrs. Biederhof’s Infamous Light and Fluffy Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes – served with Lanark County maple syrup & whipped cream ($13). It came with three thick pancakes, which actually didn’t seem like very much. But after eating a scone and going through two pancakes, Mike hit a wall and had trouble finishing the last one. This was where I came in…
There was a generous amount of blueberries topping the pancakes as well was within the pancakes themselves. Unfortunately it came with a bit of syrup already on the pancakes – I prefer the syrup on the side. Nevertheless, the pancakes were delicious! They had a nice crisp exterior with a light tasting interior. I can see why everyone comes here for the pancakes… delish!Since we weren’t in the mood for coffee, we looked into the other beverage options. They have a nice tea selection, so we decided to share a small pot of Cream of Avalon – An Earl Grey blend with hints of bergamot and caramel ($3.95). I could taste a slight caramel flavour and the tea was the perfect complement to our scones.
Overall, I had a great experience at Mildred’s. Everything we ordered was delicious! Although it might be a little out of the way for some of you, it’s definitely worth a trip for a nice leisurely brunch.
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I went to the old location on Sudbury Street a few times but haven’t been to the new one … can’t really call it “new” anymore, I guess, since it’s been there for a few years.
Can’t comment on their lunch and dinner, but they do a pretty solid brunch. Worth checking out.