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Mirage Grill & Lounge
Categories: Restaurants Canadian (New) Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Canadian (New), Breakfast & Brunch [Edit]
26 William Kitchen RdScarborough, ON M1P 5B7
Neighbourhood: Scarborough
(416) 335-1177
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 9 am - 1 am
Fri 9 am - 2 am
Sat 10 am - 2 am
Sun 10 am - 1 am
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Dessert
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
16 reviews for Mirage Grill & Lounge
16 reviews in English
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Review from Christine R.
Scarborough, ON
11/23/2011 7 photos
Even though it may be the only Dessert Cafe Scarborough has to offer it's still my #1 local go to place to get my sugar fix on. Dim lighting, small cafe tables closely spaced together fill a packed room with walls painted in European murals and tiled floors. Intimate ambiance and relaxed atmosphere make it a great date spot or group hang out.
This Saturday night it's packed as usual but our party of 4 is lucky to snag two tables beside eachother. The waitress seats us and hands us menus. Service is always prompt and friendly despite the bustling crowds.
The menu consists of apps, mains, handmade pizzas, sandwiches, an array of hot/cold/alcoholic beverages, and of course desserts!
We were here strictly for the desserts. Orders included:
The Perfect Couple - One side of the plate features a single scoop of small-batch
vanilla ice cream covered in fresh berries and strawberry purée. The other has a scoop of rich chocolate ice cream and sliced fresh bananas with chocolate syrup with a fresh made waffle layered in.
This is huge! Far too much for one person but delicious enough that you wouldn't want to share. Crispy waffles hold up against the ice cream.
Bistro Sundae with a double scoop of Chocolate ice cream served with whipped cream and chocolate syrup.
Bistro Sundae with a double scoop of Vanilla ice cream served with whipped cream and carmel syrup.
Double scoop.... it was more like quardruple scoop, massive but the ice cream was really creamy, velvety, and delicious and I some how managed to finish it all!
White Chocolate Biscotti - Triple the size of your regular biscotti, there #1 flavour biscotti delicious and draped in silky white chocolate, I can see why.
We also got 2 pots of teas and one coffee. Service was top notch as usual. Great selection of cakes and desserts. Everything was huge and delicious and plated and presented well. I'm always impressed with the friendly and prompt service despite the mass crowds of people dining here. It's probably a good sign as to why it's always packed! -
Review from Mel C.
10/4/2011
This Cafe Mirage is not new and pretty like their Yonge and Sheppard one but it's still a nice place to go to for dessert uptown.
I've ordered many things off their menu and I'm never disappointed (okay, except maybe once). The portion is decent, the service is okay and the selection is great.
The one thing I highly recommend you not to get is the ChocoMissu. The tiramisu did not taste like tiramisu and it was just way to sweet even for sharing.
However, the crepe, cakes and dessert squares are really good!
Although I come here mainly just for desserts, I also enjoy eating lunch or dinner here. The portions are perfect for me since the sandwiches come with a soup or a salad. The price point is also very good! -
Review from William T.
Scarborough, ON
7/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
In Scarborough, there are no other real dessert places, hence the reason for it's survival. European murals reminiscent of Plato line the walls. Waitresses are always attentive. Food & beverage is alright although I really like their Avocado shakes as they are mixed with Vanilla Ice Cream.
They run the gamut of cakes & sweets but overall unimpressive taste. Their only saving grace is their crepes & waffles... & in Scarborough the pickings are slim for dessert restaurants.
Decent local place to go to with dates & friends alike. -
Review from Yvonne T.
Cafe Mirage is one of those restaurants that survive because of a lack of choices. In Scarborough, other than the Bubble Tea places, Cafe Mirage really IS the only place to go for dessert. The ambience is pretty unique, with European murals reminiscent of Plato. The waiters are always attentive. However, when it comes to restaurants, the food itself overrides the ambience for me. And Cafe Mirage just doesn't make the cut.
From what I gather, they purchase their cakes, and while there is a huge selection, I find that their cakes are pretty blah, and nothing extraordinary. Perhaps switching out their supplier would make me a fan, but I would definitely pass on their cakes. Their coffees are weak, and their food menu is nothing exciting. The only thing that would keep me coming back would be their crepes and waffles... It's their redeeming factor. I would take Demetre's over Cafe Mirage any day...Listed in: Cheap Date
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Review from Han S.
Scarborough, ON
12/10/2011
I wish I could give this place zero stars. Stay away from the food. If I wanted to eat an unevenly heated frozen pizza, I could have stayed home. Bad service, dirty floors. Ugh.
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Review from Vivian L.
Scarborough, ON
5/23/2011
Had lunch today at cafe mirage with a friend and ordered off the brunch menu. I ordered the New York Benny, and it was pretty decent. I'm almost ashamed to say this, but it was the first eggs benedict that I've ever had, so to me, this was pretty good since I can't compare it to anything. However since it was a GIGANTIC PORTION (with lots of potato too, all for $11 which I think is reasonable), it got cold after I was halfway through, and hollandaise sauce that gets cold isn't very yummy =/ However if you're a fast eater and not TOO picky, I think you would enjoy the dish!
I only had water, but my friend got a hot chocolate. It looke nice, but it come unmixed (so you see like a layer of chocolate, and cream) but since theres whip cream on top, you have to finish the whip cream before u can mix the drink otherwise you will have some spillage =/ . I rather they had mixed it cuz personally I like to mix the whip cream with the hot chocolate, it tastes nicer that way =)
I also had a bite of my friends waffle (yea I mooch), and it was quite good, but too bad it came with kiwis that were terribly unripe .Overall, Cafe Mirage wasn't bad, but it wasn't amazing either. It was just A-Ok, but I'd probably return for the free wifi! -
Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
9/21/2010 4 photos
Trust me, it is not easy to find a coffee/cafe place in Scarborough that is not Starbucks or Second Cup or Tim Horton of a bubble tea place.
I just want to go somewhere where I can get a cup of decent freshly made cappuncino and drink it NOT from a paper cup... Cafe Mirage seems to be the only option....
Mind you the cappuncino here is not cheap $5 but you have the privileges of:
- being served
- relaxed in nice comfortable seatings
- free WIFI
- drinking from real glasswares
The iced Cappuncino ($4.50) I ordered was ok... not the best I have since it taste more like milk with just a hint of coffee.
I might come back if I am in the Scarborough area..since there are nothing really compatiable in the area.
They accepts all credit cards. -
Review from A.J. S.
5/24/2010
Being the best cafe in Scarborough is like being an award winning vacuum cleaner. Regardless of how good you are, you still likely suck.This restaurant clearly has style over substance. The service whenever I am here is mediocre at best. The place is hasn't placed it's seat well. It's actually often a challenge to get to and into your tables.
The cakes are good here though. I don't know where they are from, I don't really care. The drinks are hit or miss, they can make a good iced cappuccino, though I think this might depend on who is making it. The coffee is brewed decently. It's not horrible and burnt, but not really premium either.
All of this being said, they are the best Cafe in Scarborough (for what that's worth). I do go here every so often after I watch a movie to hang out with friends. So, I guess it's ok.. for Scarborough. -
Review from C M.
Montréal, QC
2/11/2010
I don't get the hype about this place. Maybe it's just the particular location that I go to (401 & Kennedy) but everytime my friends and I go to Mirage, we always vow to never return. But we always do! And you know why? Because there isn't another hangout spot/cafe in Scarborough.
First of all, the service at Mirage is terrible. Waiters never remember your orders and they seem to walk around in a daze. One time, my friends and I had to remind our waiter three times for water. WATER. The place is always packed with students and the tables are so close together that it's impossible to get to your table.
MIrage has a huge menu with actual food. However, it seems to have compromised the quality of its food for variety. We've learned to never order actual food from here. Also, maybe it's just me, but I like going to places that actually bake their own cakes and desserts, which Mirage clearly doesn't.
I ordered the triple chocolate brownie once and not only was is lacking in the "triple chocolate" aspect of it, but it was tiny and rock hard. I WOULD recommend the waffles and crepes...but theyre HUGE so make sure you have someone to share with. -
Review from Claire D.
East York, ON
5/3/2011
Cafe Mirage is a good place to just hang out with a few friends. I usually only get desserts from here, so I can't really say how good the actual food is.
I enjoy the atmosphere, Scarborough doesn't really have much to offer in the "date" restaurant department, so it's a nice quiet place to go instead of heading downtown. It's also a good place to stop before going to the movies as well. -
Review from Heather B.
Scarborough, ON
10/5/2009
This is the closest thing to Demetri's.
They have the lunch option which is nice fresh salads and sandwiches.
Dessert is this places' specialty!
Cakes to die for and then they they have the fruit waffles and icecream too.
If you come here at night be prepared for alittle bit of a wait. They are always packed from at least 8-closing.
In the summer they also have a patio option. -
Review from Tamarah S.
Scarborough, ON
This place is phenomenal. I had a grilled chicken with pesto sandwich that was divine. Followed by the brownie chill which was absolutely delicious. The foccacia bread was soooo good. I keep telling myself that when I go back, I'll only have a dessert and I'll try something new, but who am I kidding? I totally need more of that brownie chill.
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Review from Richard D.
Vancouver, BC
10/14/2010
Food wasn't very tasty. Had a Mediterranean Wrap which tasted very bland (no hint of the feta which should have given it some flavour.) Salad with it was over saturated in dressing. Let the waitress know that I wasn't happy with the meal but that didn't seem to matter.
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Review from Zoran B.
Markham, ON
9/22/2010 4 Check-ins Here
I'm European. And, I've been looking for an European-style cafe forever. Not saying this is exactly IT, but it's fairly close. A place where people don't rush in and grab a bucket of coffee in a paper cup, then run away (think "Starbucks"). Rather, this is a place where one can enjoy some good espresso varieties, even specialty coffees, and appreciate the environment. Great place to meet with friends and talk about everything over a coffee and a dessert. Staff is knowledgeable and helpful, desserts are sinful and yummy (I'm guilty of annihilating a brownie chocolate cheese cake), and the chairs are soft and comfy enough for a longer stay. This could be my winter hideout, and a regular coffee stop.
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Review from C S.
Scarborough, ON
8/18/2010
I come here rarely however I just dropped by the other night. I remember back in the day when the first one opened on Yonge Street, a small Specialty Coffee shop, nothing really special but the locals loved hanging out there. They grew fast and their service has always been pretty good and friendly. A little pricey but what do you expect from a place like this. They have become a dessert place but also have a good foodie menu too. My date and I eat there last Sunday and enjoyed the food and the service. Prices are a little expensive but very competitive against like brands. The staff are friendly enough and the food pretty good. The deserts of course are still the best thing about this place.
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Review from Sameer D.
Markham, ON
1/12/2010 2 photos
mirage[mi-rahzh]
-noun
1. an optical phenomenon, esp. in the desert or at sea, by which the image of some object appears displaced above, below, or to one side of its true position as a result of spatial variations of the index of refraction of air.
2. something illusory, without substance or reality.
Cafe Mirage is not an optical phenomenon (though it may be considered a phenomenon in its own respect), and definitely not without substance. Cafe Mirage is the dessert hot spot that's giving Caffe Demetre some serious competition.
I usually hit the location on Kennedy (and 401) as it is my pre-movie (Kennedy Commons) spot. This place is very busy on weekends, and there's a reason for that! The menu is great, staff is friendly, ambiance is nice, conveniently located & lots of parking. There's so much to do around there that its even good to take a moment to relax and grab a quick cup of java (or drink of choice).
The following are menu items that I would seriously recommend trying for their awesomeness factor:
Brownie Chill - $10
Fresh-baked chocolate brownies stacked to the rafters with small-batch chocolate ice cream, fudge syrup, fresh bananas and whipped cream. Served on waffle or crêpe.
Blueberry Apple Orchards - $12
An old-fashioned apple crumble loaded with fresh blueberries, caramel sauce and whipped cream. Served on your choice of waffle or crêpe.
Wild Crêpe - $9
Liqueur-infused crêpe batter griddled to golden perfection, piled with seasonal fruit, ice cream and whipped cream.
Fudge Brownie Cheesecake - $6.50
New York style cheesecake draped in thick chocolate fudge and mounds of fudge brownies with a cocoa-graham crust.
Brownie Overload - $7.50
Fresh baked brownie chunks over Venetian chocolate or French vanilla ice cream, coated with whipped cream and strawberry purée, caramel or chocolate syrup.
ChocoMissu - $8
Tiramisu cake, covered in milk chocolate ice cream and loaded with whipped cream and chocolate fudge syrup.
They also have a variety of hot and cold drinks, and a lot more on their dessert menu that is not listed above.
Would I return? Hell yeah. Cafe Mirage is so real I can taste it.
