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- Hours:
Mon-Thu 12 pm - 11:30 pm
Fri 12 pm - 2 am
Sat 10 am - 2 am
Sun 10 am - 11:30 pm
- Price Range:
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- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
13 reviews for Spin Dessert Café
13 reviews in English
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Review from Johnny H.
Toronto, ON
5/22/2012 1 photo
Surprised to see negative reviews. I thought it was a cute place with nice modern and yet inviting decor. I had crepe over vanilla ice cream with chocolates and bananas. The crepe was cooked nicely without any sticky feel. It had smooth mixture of buttery and creamy flavor. All the ingredients - ice cream, chocolates, bananas and whip creams - tasted nice with each other. Well, to be honest, there is really nothing that can go wrong. As for natural and pure feel and texture of the dish, I would say it somehow felt artificial compared to other restaurants.
The place is packed, but not crammed. There is just enough spaces between tables to give you privacy. And the tables are large enough to comfortably lay your arms on it. Yes, the noise level is pretty high since young people frequent the place. In other words, it has a vibrant and energetic atmosphere.
You have to park across the street where the movie theater is. But walking is good for health.
Nice place to bring your friends to have conversations on evenings. -
Review from WaYnE c.
Maple, ON
1/28/2012
I wish they had a Wheel-o-Dessert.
SPIN the wheel and voila.
Landed on Staying Alive($9.00).
Decorator made the place a little too fuzzy inside.
Hot Pink with multiple shades with White contrast.
Doesn't make me dizzy but evokes a feeling...
Hard to describe. Claustrophobic(?) For me.
Desserts & Drinks all no complaints.
The cost of the Cafe stay is factored in the prices.
I'm sure you know those kind of Cafes/Tea Shops.
I wish I could pay less if I cut my stay short.
I don't really use Free Wifi anyways.Listed in: Desserts - Western
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Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
Spin Dessert Cafe makes my head and brain spins!!
What should I have? Crepes? Waffles? Cakes? Ice Cream?
What flavours? What fruits?
Healthy choice or just indulge??
Hot or Cold Beverages?
I gave up as usual.. and let my Yelp Friend decide whatever.. as long as there are no raisins in them... not too hard right??
Then he started singing "Staying Alive" ($9).. a huge serving of ice cream wrapped in crepes and sprinkled with almonds and chocolate covered rice crisps. I was glad that someone is sharing that with me, as I won't be alive too long if I going to eat that all by myself.
The dessert though didn't really wow me, crepes itself was a little chewy and doughy... but sometimes food is not the only thing to make or break an experience. The services here was OK, the pinkish deco is feminine and cute (your sweetheart might like that) and what's better than sharing some sweets as a night cap to end the day or date??
Free WIFI just ask for the password!Listed in: A Day in Etobicoke
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Review from Giuliana B.
SCARBOROUGH, ON
2/18/2011
I came here looking to satiate my craving for some sugary goodness - and satiated I was! This place is very reminiscent of Cafe Demetre's, and offers a variety of waffle and crepe combinations, as well as sundaes, cakes, and all sorts of yummie coffee drinks and smoothies. They also have monthly specials, were they feature a specific flavour.
I came here on a random weekday, and the place wasn't too busy, which is a good thing because they only had one waitress serving the whole place. Said waitress gave us a run through of the menu and left us to make our choices.
I decided on a waffle with raspberry and chocolate ice cream, fresh raspberries and chocolate fudge. My companion chose a vanilla bean cheesecake.
My waffle was really good. Super indulgent, and it totally quenched my sugar craving! I wasn't too impressed with their chocolate raspberry ice cream - it was just OK. However, I was expecting great as they apparently make all their ice creams in house, and our waitress told us that their focus and speciality is their ice cream. On the other hand, my companion was less than impressed with his cheesecake, however that is probably mostly due to his own personal preference, and not because the cake itself wasn't good. I had a bite of it and enjoyed it.
All in all, I'll definitely be returning to Spin whenever I am at the Queensway for a movie and a sugar craving hits me. -
Review from Steeven L.
Etobicoke, ON
Updated - 9/19/2010 2 Check-ins Here
After an unsuccessful first visit at Spin, I decided to give it another shot. I'm happy to yelp that the service was much better. We were quickly attended to and received our order in just a few minutes.
I tried one of this month's special, the banana smoothie and it was delicious. Probably one of the best banana smoothies I've ever had.
I'm now a fan of SPIN. It's great to see a restaurant that goes above and beyond to make their patrons happy.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/6/2010
I usually write positive reviews but Spin really doesn't deserve one and here's why:
a) Slow service.… Read more »
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Review from Erik B.
Toronto, ON
4/17/2009
Wow, I didn't know Etobicoke could have such a nice place ;)
Just stopped into Spin tonight after dinner with some friends and indulged in some great desserts and coffee. Its a very comfortable, modern atmosphere and delicious food - looks like they even have a regular, though small, food menu including breakfast. I might have to stop in one morning, especially since I live so close.
Spin is a great addition to the area and I plan on stopping in all summer. -
Review from Marie F.
9/6/2010 1 Check-in Here
If this was just about my amazing Sundae this place would have gotten 5 stars but sadly bad service has reared its ugly head.
Lets see:
11:35pm- walked in, greeted by a hostess and shown our seats. She offered to go through the extensive menu with us and then left. "September is banana month so we have a full page dedicated to bananas... sadly we've run out of bananas tonight... as well as strawberry ice cream!" *great start*
11:40pm- Ready to place my order... no waitress to be found! This place is small, there is no reason why the service is so slow.
11:45pm- I plan on eating dessert people, and they close in 15 mins... my waitress needs to mozy!
11:50pm- Where the f*ck is my wai.... hostess comes over "is everything ok?" Yeah we'd like to order. I am in the middle of asking her a question about an unidentified dessert picture on the menu when she cuts me off and says here is your waitress. I point to the picture of fudge brownie and strawberry with ice cream and say I'd like that but since you are out of bananas I want strawberries and two lattes.
11:53pm- Food arrives (quicker than the service). The Sundae was amazing but my latte was meh!
midnight: We ask for the bill and notice a charge for strawberries... apparently what the hostess failed to mention was that the pictures are combinations of elements that cost extra!
Like I said the dessert here is wonderful but if this is how the service is all the time, I'll skip dessert thank you! -
Review from Keidi K.
2/16/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Give it a pass.
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Review from Jo A.
Toronto, ON
5/31/2011
Over priced, quality not great just generally left feeling unsatisfied. I ordered a cappuccino and crepe. The cappuccino had no foam and was more like a latte..... The crepe came cold and soggy and the ice-cream was tasteless.... Overall left feeling "what a waste of calories!"
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Review from Kerry H.
Etobicoke, ON
5/11/2010
Located on the North side of the Queensway just west of Islington, it's a cute little spot for a date or for a catch up with a friend. We've been here twice and usually try something new. They have all kinds of stuff on the menu, so sure to please your sweet tooth no matter what kind of dessert you are into. I usually go for one of their incredible Sundae creations. My boyfriend is a fan of their waffles. Always enjoy going back!
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Review from Susan M.
Toronto, ON
2/19/2010
Checked out Spin Dessert Cafe last night and my Carrot Cake was dry.....OMG. My girlfriends enjoyed their desserts so I guess next time I go to Spin I will order a NON-Cake Dessert something like a Waffle or Crepe at least I know it's made while you wait.
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Review from Suneel B.
Etobicoke, ON
4/28/2010
Great crepes and waffles . The latte was really good as well. A great addition to the neighborhood. I will be back for sure
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Review from Carol G.
Etobicoke, ON
8/4/2009
I have been to Spin three times over the past month and a half. Their ice cream, crepes and waffles are delicious and their prices are reasonable. The ambience is good and the staff are friendly. I think the main issue is parking for this place. Spin is located under a condo across the street from Cineplex on Queensway. Parking is available in the laneway in the back of the building and at night people often park in the LCBO parking lot. In the summer I can see people parking across in the cinema/restaurant parking lots, but definitely not too many will venture in the winter. The food is good and I hope that people will come no matter what.
I have to say that my only disappointment was a "present' that the owner gave for a relative that had a birthday. We brought about 18 people to Spin to have dessert for my aunt's birthday. I noticed the owner measuring a VERY SMALL scoop of ice cream in their syrup ladels and topped it off with whip cream...I thought they were just experimenting with something. But to my disbelief they brought it over to say happy birthday. My goodness what was the point... really what do you do with that small amount of ice cream after you just ate ice cream and a crepe. Why not bring this earlier, why not give a decent amount, why even do this? Either do the gesture fully or don't do it at all. Especially, with a new business...you want to impress your new customers with an experience, not lessen it with trivial things like this. I will continue to go to Spin because the food was good...but disappointed by something that did not have to be disappointing.
