The Good: service, menu options, healthy menu, delish salads, all day breakfast, waffles, waffles with chicken, waffles with cheese, waffles. I love waffles!!!!!!

The Not so good: The food. It tastes ok when you dine in but maybe the ambience and company makes everything taste better? I dunno but I do know that the take out and delivery can taste pretty iffy.... except the salads. Those always... more

Service was inadequate and slow. BBQ chicken was dry and tasteless. I'm from Texas -- I know BBQ and that was awful. "Mixed vegetables" was 1/4 of a corn on the cob, half of a bell pepper and three asparagus. Woopie.....! Didn't get your money's worth. Don't come here, just don't.

So my wife and I came here for lunch. We had an hour to spend before our X-Men: Apocalypse movie at Silvercity Yonge Eglinton.

We ordered French Onion Soup, Everything Salad, Chicken on Waffle, and Fish and Chips.

Friendly staff. Don't be shy to chat them up. The Shock Top our waiter suggested was great, I really like it!

French Onion Soup was delicious and not too salty. Fish and chips I... more

sat in the bar for expediency.. not so much.
finally bartender came to take my simple order of beer and fries to go.. beer while I wait obvi.
Just took forever for something ao simple.

It was an okay experience. Our waitress did keep us waiting for a long time after we finished our food; it wasn't busy either and we just wanted to go but couldn't see her anywhere. Overall, experience was okay - nothing special.

Food
- Deep Fried Dills were delicious and the dipping sauce was perfect

- Crispy Fish Sandwich was eh. There was barely any sauce on there because the fish was... more

I just bought a salad to go from the take out area, and as soon as I got home and opened my salad there was a dead fly in my salad, i will never ever buy or eat at the pickle barrel again. How could a restaurant operate like this and stay open. The was a waste of 7 dollars.

I just completed a review for the Pickle Barrel meal I had yesterday (spoilers: It was terrible) when I realized I was actually at another Pickle Barrel Location just last week, on Thursday.

I didn't order food that time, however I did have drinks and our server seemed to completely forget about us. Both our waters and our alcoholic beverages were completely empty and we kept trying to flag... more

This was my first time at Pickle Barrel and the service was awful. The server came to our table after 15 minutes of waiting, though the restaurant was not busy. So we put our order for drinks and food at the same time. The food was served after waiting another 20 minutes and drinks came even 5 minutes after that! The server never apologized for delay or never asked if everything was ok. We had... more

This is my third time at this specific location. At first, the service was great, but my second time it dimmed down and by the third time here, the service dropped. Location wise, it is located in a corner of a busy intersection with a nice view. Interior is well decorated and kept clean. I feel that taste wise, it also dropped each time I came here. The third time I cam eh ere I ordered my... more

This is a good place for a bite before a movie, or even after. The restaurant is quite massive...did not expect to see that many tables. A wide selection of comfort foods did please me. I opted for the meatloaf which wasn't spectacular, but still quite satisfying. Could have done with a bit more pepper or even hot sauce to add to the flavour. I would chalk this up as a place to go if you don't... more

I have had very poor experiences at 90% of the Pickle Barrel locations I have gone to. I have always had plenty to complain about...not that I am actively looking to pick on something but they have a horrible habit of disappointing chain-wide. From poor past experiences I reserve the PB as a last option destination.

After a Saturday night at the movies my friend and I decided to go for a... more

I've been disappointed by Pickle Barrel several times, particularly at the downtown location near the Eaton Centre. I came here with a group of about 10 or so, and thought I'd give the Fish and Chips a try again as it was a different location.

The atmosphere was dim, large, and modern. The service was slow. We were in a hurry to catch a comedy show near by and it took us a while to find our... more

Went there for company's Christmas party. The place was very crowded but we had reservations.
The menu is ok, lots of options but the taste is nothing special. Prices are high for what they offer.

Went here two Fridays ago for an early dinner. Food was terrible and dried up. Service was slow, really really slow. The funny thing is that the restaurant was a mess but no one seemed worried about fixing it. Called the manager over who also didn't seem worried or like she wanted to fix anything. Didn't give a good reason why anything was so bad and just said to go and she would comp... more

Came here on a Saturday afternoon with a group of friends. I always like how the seats are arranged in Pickle Barrel. We sat next to the window facing Yonge Street, so it was nice and bright.

I ordered the Mixed Berry Waffle, Jenny's Homemade Tiramisu, Samplers, Strawberry Banana Smoothie. The Waffle was actually really good. Sometimes I hesitate to get mixed berry anything at stores because I... more

One of my clients is at Yonge/Eg so I've eaten at this Pickle Barrel four times this summer. I had the Chicken Parm, smoked meat sandwich, buttered chicken and breakfast (bacon and eggs). Of the four, the breakfast was the best.

Anne was our server the last two times and she was friendly and helpful.

Came in today. In the first few minutes me and my friend had a great experience, the hostess was super nice and accommodated us just so we could sit somewhere we wanted to (the booth) she was awesome!

After that, it was all downhill. The waitress we had was HORRIBLE and barely even greeted or spoke to us. Getting water took forever and after eating we waited another 20 mins just for the... more

I will only give this place two star because the food was pretty okay. I got a caesar salad to start and then fish and chips as my entree. It was all quite tasty.

The waiter took a bit of time to get our drinks. He did the bare minimum. Got our orders and then brought the drinks and food. He checked up on us perhaps once. My friends and I got there in time for their special that had a soup or... more

I grew up with Pickle Barrel (the original location on Leslie) so it pains me to say this, but the food at the Yonge & Eg location is just c@!p. And I base that opinion not on one meal, but on several meals. I live and work at Yonge & Eg so I've had occasion to eat here over the years, mostly out of convenience.

My most recent meal was delivery...I got a menu in the mail announcing that Pickle... more

There's a lot of hate for this place. Why ? I came here a couple of weeks ago on a Monday night to meet up with a former colleague. The location is great - steps from Eglinton, it's easily accessible by public transport. You can also find a lot of street parking if you do your research and read the signs carefully. It's a newly renovated restaurant (Nov. '13) so the feel of the place is nice... more

A little known gem

Did you know that you can get breakfast here at not too bad of a price? Well, if not, you are not alone.
Most breakfast restaurants had lineups down the street, but here you could just go and get seated immediately. The food was good, with large helpings and the service was good as well.
We had two breakfasts here.... more

Needed a great deli meat sandwich

My father and I remembered my brother highly recommended the deli meat tray. The meat delivered and cooked to a hearty tasty 3 large sandwiches was enough to feed all of us. However, my brother with an even healthier appetite, ate the whole plate himself! It came with a small order of fries and coleslaw. It was what we needed... more

Food was good the service ....poor

I will start by saying the upper part of the Pickel Barrel food and service was excellent. I want to mention Cathy who was behind the bar on many of the 8 days I visited this restaurant. She was friendly and professional. She handle each table in the manner, and made sure everyone was taken care of in a timely... more

Good food slow service

The food was good and the deep fried pickles where to die for. Drink service and food service was very slow, as well is was very loud with in the place. i would recommend just for the food but be ready to wait for everything else

Disappointed Again

As our last visit to this Pickle Barrel was disappointing we thought we would give it another chance. We visited here with friends for dinner and sat at one of the few window seats. The window seating has been reduced and the booths taken out and replaced with table and chairs. The new arrangement at the limited window area is... more

Met Expectations

We had a pleasant lunch here a week ago. The menu is huge, making you wonder how much is fresh cooked vs. fresh thawed and heated up. One somewhat unique thing is that the menu had lots of healthy choices and interesting meals. It has it all! Wife's eggs and sausage were good, and so was my pastrami with cole... more

GF Icons on Menu but no GF Breakfast Items

This was our first visit since the restaurant has been redone. We had great hopes but they were quickly dashed. We went for breakfast as a family which included one member who is Celiac and requires Gluten Free. We were happy to see menu items with a GF icon, but not happy to find there were none on the breakfast... more

Problem with Order but Manager Made Good

Stopped by on a Monday morning late and had the eggs and bacon/sausage breakfast. Both my partner and I ordered over easy. Took forever coming and arrived with the over easy eggs pretty much hard. Sent them back. Came back ok but my partner's home fries were burnt and hard. She pushed to the side of her plate and eventually... more

Fair value for service

It was my first visit to the pickle barrel restaurant service was fair had to wait too long for the food,waitress was friendly and helpful the food was okay but I think it was over priced all in all it was a good experience but as for going back it is a toss up but I did enjoy the atmosphere.

Average at best

The Yonge and Eglinton PB has been recently renovated, and while the decor is fresh the booths feel more closed in and the south facing windows have been lost. The new menu has lots of old items with new additions. Unfortunately my wife's favorite selection Freddie's tuna salad has been dropped and the all day breakfast selections are now limited... more

Poor quality food

Pickle Barrel is a newly renovated restaurant. In general, service was good, but the food was not. Eggs benedict arrived cold, and the replacement was dry and relatively tasteless. Hamburger just okay, fries uninspired and cold. Dessert cheesecake was tasty, but served warm.

Big disappointment

I decided to try the Pickle Barrel at Y/E now that it has reopened after a major renovation. A big disappointment.
The decor, compared to what it previously was, is now much more closed in, with large sections of exterior windows replaced with lighted panels and with banks of booths so high that one cannot see over them, leaving a... more

cocktails maybe, but don't eat the food

I went to pickle barrel on yonge/eglinton mall after seeing a movie. although the place was open, and very quiet, it took us 45 minutesn for our group of 6 to get our simple orders of sandwiches mostly and salads. I had fries with my sandwich and it tasted old and stale, just like how it felt in the restaurant.... more

At Yorkdale mall

Met an old friend here for lunch and its been a few years since we last ate here. The menu has improved and the food was as excellent as I expected. Friendly fast service. After we finished eating we carried on talking for another hour and there was no pressure to get us to leave. Definitely will go back.

Retro decor and a solid good meal

I was able to order a lovely bacon and eggs breakfast platter with fresh fruit while my traveling companion ordered a sandwich and fries. Good food at decent prices, a lovely retro decor and a very polite competent waitress.

Our Favorite Lunch Spot in Toronto

One of our favorite spots for lunch in Toronto is the Pickle Barrel. They have a 17 page menu! So many, many delicious offerings, it's hard to make a decision! I grew up loving all "jewish gastro delights," so for me it is about all those special selections. I LOVE kishki and that is on the menu, along with matzoh... more

seems the same as milestones

my son and i decided to try a different place then mcds, wasnt overly impressed by the price seemed too high for the amt of food you get. my burger was something youd get in a box. and for 10.00 was not worth it. my son got double grilled cheese with bacon and the kitchen forgot the bacon, we told... more

Extensive Menu with Good food and service

Enjoyed a meal at the Pickle Barrel and felt that the food was good value for money. The dinner came quite quickly and server knew the menu as was able to provide recommendations. The decor is modern and colourful and the restaurant was large and could seat many people. I enjoyed my meal and would certainly come back to the... more

The Pickle Barrel Vaughn

Nice restaurant in a Mall location.
Very nice looking with a modern feel. Clean a modern décor and you would think this was going to hurt the wallet.
Well actually I was surprised the prices were on par, average and maybe even less than a lot of chain restaurants.
The food was good, nothing between the 5 of us eating... more

Going Downhill Steady - Managment Fault

Ever since they stopped serving the real French Toast (very thick sliced egg bread) the PB worked hard to become "toast" in my book. The food quality had gotten worse over the years, and the menu and it's pictures are quite different from what one gets on the plate. The food is carelessly prepared, and the quality is simply bad.... more

When does an old, reliable concept get just tired

When we were booked soon to be at a nearby movie theatre, with not long for dinner, it seemed time to return to The Pickle Barrel. The first time for several years, it once being one of the few places with the heterogeneity of menu choices that it could be tolerated by our toddlers and their parents.
Frozen in time,... more

Avoid Pickle Barrel like the plague

Even when I told the waiter that the food was disgusting, I only got a shrug. Looks like I will have to buy dinner twice tonight. Very disappointing.
I ordered a Cantonese chicken stir fry. At first I thought a vegetarian dish had been served, until I fished around in the ocean of soy sauce and found a couple of... more

Good decor average food

Six of us went for a meal. Sliders were pretty good, meat loaf was OK but portion too big. Accidentally ordered a half yard of ale which was fun. Good decor and service.

Great and varied menu

We love the Pickle Barrel because of the excellent food, the extremely varied menu and the price. They also serve an early-bird breakfast for $5.99 including coffee! Great Place to eat.

One word describes our meal – Appalling

The Pickle Barrel, Yonge Street, Newmarket
One word describes our meal – Appalling !!!........Whilst on holiday on our final evening, we arranged to go out for a family meal, hoping to make some pleasant memories..... Memorable, it certainly was, truly unforgettable…..It was one of the worst meals I have endured anywhere in the world, and that’s included some pretty rustic... more

Yonge and Eglinton location- poor food

Ths was the uptown location in the Yonge Eglinton Centre (not Yonge Dundas)Had mushroom soup appetizer- it was a blob of tasteless corn starch- inedible. I told them and they said it was one of their more popular items....well not this batch.
Deli sandwich was tasteless as well, with poor quality rye bread (its a deli for pete's sake- get... more

Not a deli anymore

Food was good and prices fair enough. Ran into a waitress with an attitude, but all other staff friendly and efficient. This was a deli, but they have expanded their menu so much that it can't be considered a deli now.

Birthday Celebration

Last Saturday my Husband and I wanted to take my son out for his 22nd birthday. He choose the Pickle Barrel in the Atrium on Bay, in downtown Toronto. My other son and his fiance joined us along with my Daughter, Husband and Grandson. the Decor in the restaurant was beautiful, we were quickly escorted to a nice seat that... more

Value food and super service

Massive selection of food as well as a healthy choices section. Food was tasty and affordable. I would eat there again.

Pick of the Barrel

When I visited the Toronto area last year, I had lunch at the Pickel Barrel with my Dad at the Bramalea City Centre location. My Dad's hard of hearing, so asked for a quiet corner of the restaurant. I was accommodated without question. This year I took a friend to dinner and we had a great meal! The atmosphere is... more

Nice family restaurant

I've been there many times for lunch, my office used to be right beside the restaurant, and I have also been there with my children, the restaurant is right beside a Silvercity Theatre. I have always liked their food, it is plentiful, I usually have the Cobb salad which I find delicious. My children and friends have taken different things,... more

Great Lunch

Fast service ,good portions,quality food,fair price.

found a hair and Had to pay

My friend found a hair in main dish, appetite was spoiled so was the entire meal. Finally ordered a fruit salad . Well she had to pay. The least they could have doen was to offer her the little she had!
otherwise we had all different meals. Large portions, Jack of all trades, master of none.So just ok mass produced... more

Poor service with food to match

Was recently at the Promenade Mall location with friends for a late evening snack. The place was almost empty yet we had to wait several minutes to get seated. One m[person ordered "spring rolls". Yuch! these were basically thick deep fried dough with a tiny amount of tasteless filling. It took ten minutes to get the server's attention (they seemed... more

Bad service

The service at this Pickle Barrel location ranges between terrible at it’s worst and poor at it’s best. We have eaten here periodically as a matter of convenience and because we have children who like the food and love the milkshakes. We like the prices especially on the children’s menu but we hate the service. The staff are slow and... more

A nice lunch

The menu is extensive, the food was good quality, and the service was fast and friendly.

Terrible management & service

Was at yonge and eglinton location tonight and received a terrible service. Waiter was rude so as the manager....save some money and go somewhere across the street where business owners really want your bussiness and want you to come back.... It used to be so much better, but it seems like the management changed or what. No more pickle barrel... more

Affordable city dining

Out on a double date, had some apps, beers, and the Greek entree, it was all superb. The menu is so large it is perfect for the pickiest of eaters. They will find something they will enjoy.
Desserts come out in small martini glasses, which is great since your stuffed from dinner, the last thing you want to do is... more

Terrible - Avoid

This is a sad attempt at a "family" restaurant. Is this why they let kids run wildly and the waiters don't try to stop them or get their parents to do so?
We wanted a late-night snack: Nachos! BIG MISTAKE! Soggy, some undefined goop on the miserable tasteless chips.
Dessert - the famous Chudleigh's Apple Cobbler - which is legendary,... more

consistently good service and food

I went to the Pickel Barrel three times in November - it's a great place to take out of towners for a Toronto experience. The menu is large, but imaginative, with lots of healthy options from Rose Reisman, and the service is consistenlty good - attentive and friendly. Out of about 8 menu choices between the three visists, the only... more

Disgusting food and treatment

We went to the Yonge and Eglinton Pickle Barrel and ordered our food, which came promptly enough. A few minutes after my husband started eating, he shifted some vegetables on his plate and there was a kitchen receipt under his food! We told the waiter and he brought out another dish. This time they got his order wrong.
We were... more

Nutricious and Delicious

My boyfriend and I have always enjoyed eating at the Pickle Barrel. He enjoys trying something different each time but for me, the Rose Reisman dishes are a sure bet. The Rose Reisman dishes make it possible to enjoy a delicious meal at a restaurant that is also healthy. My favourite dish is the maple nut salmon one. The sauce... more

Don't recommend this location

The service is terribly slow. Been there 3 times and sure enough every time service stank. Food is not worth the money although view and locale is amazing

Pickle Barrel Restaurant

I've always had great food and good service at the Pickle Barrel location. It's a tad pricey, but well worth it.

Good Food .Good Service

A nice atmosphere with good seating. Avoid window table to avoid AC drafts. Waiter service attentive and prompt. Food range good and quality excellent.

the bottom of the barrel

don't order the salads at the Pickle Barrel at Yonge and Eglinton.On the evening of nov2 I watched as a long legged fingertip sized insect crawled out of my salad.When shown to the waiter he removed the plate without comment or apology and did not offer to replace it.No manager came to apologize or comment.Needless to say I will will... more

Good casual restaurant

Enjoyed our food. My husband had a reuben sandwich, I had a chicken / veggie / hummus wrap. Both were delicious. We were seated right away but it took a while to get a waiter. However, he apologized for our wait and was quite attentive once he started serving us. All in all, a good experience.

Great food, atmosphere, price

I think I've been to this restaurant at least 60 times in the past decade and have usually experienced good service. The waiters are usually friendly and I don't think I could ever think back to a terrible experience (like several bad experiences at the Pickle Barrel Yonge and Dundas location). The restaurant has a great selection of food with... more

Hated This Place

RUDE SERVICE...won't go back. The location makes it a tourist trap so quality and service seem to be forgotten.

A family staple, the Pickle Barrel is an easy place to go with kids. The wide variety of food allows for a pleasant

A family staple, the Pickle Barrel is an easy place to go with kids. The wide variety of food allows for a pleasant experience.

Worst Experience Ever

The food was good (nothing fabulous), and everything else was a disaster.
We were there for 3 hours, an hour and a half of that was waiting for our table to be cleared and for her to get our bills right. Took her six tries...and we had asked at the beginning of the meal if separate cheques were ok (we... more

The pickle barrel yonge & eglinton

The Pickle Barrel (Yonge & Eglinton) used to be a reliable place to get a good meal with good value. That's why we would keep giving it another chance. But in the last couple of years, it's usually disappointing. The quality and value keep getting worse, across the board. Then there's the designer low calorie menu: Let's just say anything can be less than 500 calories if you make it small... more

Loving the pickle barrel again!!

I have eaten at the Pickle Barrel many times over the years. They have a huge menu and I've had almost everything on it. On Saturday we decided to have lunch there. I warned micah not to expect things to arrive quickly as that is the sort of service I've had over the past 7 years. I was surprised! Everything came right on time! I had earl grey tea with honey and lemon.. they have the best... more

Pickle barrel downtown

They have recently renovated the Pickel Barrel at Yonge and Dundas. I have gone there several times over the past 3 months. The food has been great, the service was ok, the new decor is a cross between a maze and a casino

PROS:

reasonably priced food

Bad service

I have to agree with the other comments. While this location is in a trendy area, the service here is poor. Our waiter did not write down our order, and of course, got things wrong. He was slow, and we had to repeat our requests several times. When my daughter's... more

Great time at pickle barrel

I think the food was very good at the pickle barrel. I got the Corned beef sand which. I think next time I should get cheese on it though or maybe mustard. silver got the ribs. The one at leslie is much worse except I love what they've doner with the renovations.

The food is just tasty!!

Personally i don't like establishments like this and walk into them with big scepticism. But i have to say, every time i order something in here, its always really good!! lol

The chicken fajitas are incredible, come with big spread of sides... more

Good food

I went to Pickle Barrel out of curiosity.
It was a good choice.
We had to wait a little bit because it was busy, but we didn't have to stand up, they had a place to seat and wait while browsing the menu.

I ordered a big canadian... more