Mystic Muffin in Toronto

Fabulous! Food is perfect. Apple cake is 11/10. Elayas is the star of the show!

Apple cake is a must try! Customer service is exceptional ! Store vibe is very vintage and authentic ! Very very affordable price for good food!

Charming staff, amazing food

Love this place. Some of the best falafel in the city. The dude that runs this place is a work horse and easily handles the line by himself while his wife cooks in the back. Apple cake is a must. Banana bread is great too

What a gem in the neighbourhood. I love their egg and ham pita sandwiches. I always get their combo with the soup and apple cake. Very good value. Very friendly and wholesome business.

The sweetest man ever! The owner is amazing and full of smiles always and super friendly. The food is amazing!! And the price is unbeatable. The best family owner place ever. His jokes are sooooo funny

A gem of a place. Food made with love

Mystic Muffin never lets me down as a quick, delicious and affordable lunch. Get the apple cake!

Excellent customer experience. Dude was hilarious and treats his customers very well. Will be going again

Best little spot to eat! The owner is the sweetest, funniest human, makes everyone feel welcome and cared for

Always come for the stuffed patties and falafel Dietary restrictions: no pork on the menu Food : 5/5 |

Amazing chicken salad wraps!

Still making the best apple cake in the city.

In an unexpected spot in Toronto, the jewel Mystic Muffin surprises and delights! Kind and chatty service from the owner and picking up half an apple cake is my main goal each time. 12/10. You must try the apple cake.

Super nice little place, very warm welcome, really good bagels, in short an ideal place for a lunch break!

It was very delicious. Both the staff and customers had a warm and enjoyable time!

One of the best apple pie I had in the town

YUM. Great coffee and apple pie

They have an amazing Apple cake and the owner is super nice, it looks like you re eating at his place! A must try in Toronto.

Crazy fluffy apple pie ! Prices are really cheap compared to the rest of the area. Owner is kind, welcoming and funny. Place is small and feels like home with all the pictures. A few seats in the place if you want to eat there. Would recommend!

I love this place! My husband and I came here multiple times during our short stay in Toronto. Do not let the exterior fool you, once you step inside you ll be greeted warmly by the owner Elias and his wife Annie. We tried their coffee, chicken and potato wrap, falafel, hummus and their famous apple cake. Everything was delicious at such low prices. While eating, you ll feel a sense of comfort looking at all the photo memories that adorn the walls and hearing the hilarious banter between Elias and his regular customers. I would come here every week if I lived in Toronto. I miss it already and will be back!

Go here. Its mystical.

Best Apple cake ever.

Ive been going here for ten years and its reliable, fast and cheap. I get a bagel with ham and cheese for breakfast, chicken salad or falafel in a pita for lunch (+ lentil soup + a cookie + love!), and applecake or banana bread any time. The best part is the owner, Elias, who keeps you entertained with non-stop patter and irrestible and relentless salesmanship. Vegetarian options: Bagel with tomato, falafel pita

Delicious chicken wraps with amaaaaazing customer service

I had high expectations for this place and it surpassed all of them!!! I wish I could go here every day

I had the ham and cheese sesame bagel with a slice of apple pie. Both were pretty good and fairly priced. I can see why its a staple. The staff is very charismatic and overall I liked it.

Very special local shop. You should definitely eat here. You will love the food and the staff are so kind.

apple cake is so good

The absolute best place for a wrap and best falafel. Do not skip on the apple cake it is so soft and delicious. Elayas is such a great guy and makes coming to this place so special.

Pros: Tried falafel sandwich only. Better than other fast food places. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Cons: As expected, oily falafel... and expect a long lineup at lunch time which is, actually, a good sign :-)

saw some good reviews and wanted to check this place out and it did not disappoint. Great food and better prices. I love recommend the ham and cheese bagel and the apple cake.

This place is an absolute hidden gem! Looks deceiving on the outside but has fresh and tasty food at amazing prices. All the sandwiches are $6 and served in a pita which is ideal. On top of that, the owner is a character and absolutely hilarious. Will be back!

Really nice owner, good stuffed party and apple cake

Be nice to yourself and have some apple cake!

Great food, great price and great service!! Would 100% recommend the apple cake / chicken & potato sandwich

A great, fun, authentic, and tasty parenthesis in busy downtown area. I got my pita sandwich trusting the Chef s recommendation and had a great time dining in, listening to him gently heckling customers. Left with an entire apple cake to share with the family back home.

Everything here is good. You can t go wrong. My favourite is the chilli, chicken and potato wrap and the apple cake. Places like mystic muffin is what makes a community what it is. Everyone is so welcoming and the atmosphere is so homey! I hope this places continues to stay forever

Such a great breakfast spot in Toronto. We went for breakfast 4 days in a row because it was so delicious. Great bagels and the apple pie is world class.

Loveliest owners and the best apple cake!

Great falafel

Impressively fast service, good prices, loved how the store has a wall of pictures that tells the story of the owners

Nice bagel crunchy and with fresh veggies. It is a nice and quick lunch.

Hands down their falafel balls are the best falafel balls I ve ever had. Apple cake i would say is good but not mind blowing. Muffins are so so. Their wraps are inexpensive but kinda small. The man keeps blabbing on and on which honestly is not my cup of tea, his wife doesn t seem like she enjoys it either LOL. Overall I would say is a solid place to grab a breakfast or small lunch. Area is sketchy and I would not sit down to dine in. Many homeless people around.

Its the cutest little place, owner is very polite, and food is a great price and delicious!

Excellent bagels, sandwiches, soup, hummus, apple cake, and coffee. Simple food that tastes great, maybe the best price in all of Toronto, run by a delightful character of an owner. The hype is believable. Vegetarian options: They have salads, soups, egg sandwiches and bagels, hummus

Ive always seen this place packed over lunch time so I decided to walk in one day, and i did not regret it. Really enjoyed my tuna pita sandwich, clean, perfectly wrapped, fresh ingredients. A few days after I tried their falafel pita and its 100% the best in the country, give this hidden gem a try The owner and his wife are also super hospitable and nice.

Cheap and tasty. Owner is a great and funny guy too.

This is my favorite place to get treats! I love the family atmosphere and how friendly everyone is. The bagels are great, but the apple cake is to die for. I always end up getting at least half a cake every time I visit because its too good to only have a piece!

Phenomenal apple cake!

Amazing customer service and even tastier food. Ive been passing by this place for a few years and meaning to try it out. So glad I finally did it really is the worlds best apple cake. Dont pass on the chicken salad bagel either, it was amazing.

Hidden gem.

Mmmmmm yummy apple cake also lentil soup soooooo good

A local gem

Enjoyed the sandwich/wraps. I appreciated how fresh they were. The owner is an absolute character.

My first time in Toronto and the first place I went to eat was the mystic muffin the owner was hilarious and his apple cake was outstanding and he need to send that truck load over to Saskatchewan.

I love this place - Prices are great for a daily lunch, the banana loaf is incredible, and their apple cake is as good as my grandmothers, and hers was the best.

Best apple cake ever

Absolutely love this place! Delicious falafel, bagels, banana bread and apple cake slice. Owners are such lovely and inspiring people!

Loooove the sandwich and cookie I got

The Mystic Muffin is a neighbourhood gem! Elias keeps his customers happy with his low prices and comedic charm.

The beef patty is delicious, I m not big fan of falafel, but my girlfriend love it. Super nice owner . Actually omw there rn:)

Very good sandwich, nice owner. Will come again.

Bagel and apple cake were both really tasty and the prices are affordable

11/10 apple cake

One of my favourite spots!! The owner is so lovely and the food he makes is If you haven t tried it before, get the lentil soup. It blew my mind. Food : 5/5

The owner is super kind and the food was very affordable! Highly recommend coming here!

Best cafe in town! The store owners always have a great attitude and I am fortunate to try Apple Cake, the various muffins, as well as the bagel sandwiches hand assembled, with love. I feel so welcome here and the other customer are always nice too. I stop by almost every week and yet I can t wait to go back

Amazing family run buisness. The owner will never fail to make you smile. Worlds best apple cake is no understatement.

The prototypical local gem. Delicious, homemade food in a humble space served by kind people in an owner-operator model.

Wish I had found this place on the first day of my trip, but ended up only on the last. The apple cinnamon muffin is truly majestic! This is such a cool place and the people are delightful!

I ordered 2 dozen muffins to order and they were just SCRUMPTIOUS. Was my first time here and got a delicious bagel breakfast sandwich and apple cake. The food is fresh and tasty, and had a very cozy local feel.

Passion

The owner is awesome! He always has something to say to make you smile. The food is made with love, you can taste it with every bite. Best banana bread in the city, also made to order .. Blueberry, chocolate or just banana. I highly recommend this place!!!

100% my favourite place that I visited while in Toronto. Everything we tried tasted amazing and the apple cake was some of the best Ive ever had. Owner was so friendly and helpful, he remembered us each time we came back.

Friendly establishment, owner is a gem! Try the apple cake!

Had the pleasure of getting to try the Apple cake for the first time and it blew me away. Elias was right, it is the best cake in the world.

30+ years of experience this can tells you everything Shukren Food

Prices can t be beat and one of the friendliest proprietors ever. Top notch service and amazing value.

Delicious. Affordable. Friendly.

Best in the biz

I tried the Apple Cake and it is simply delicious. Don t miss out!

Loved this place. Food was amazing. Unfortunately I live 12 hours away. And will probably never be in the area again. We got an apple cake to bring home with us. Its about gone and it will be missed. It is tempting to make the 24 hour round trip just for the food

Accidentally bumped into the cafe while searching for lunch in the area - had the best hummus in my life. Falafel and apple cake are also incredible. Insane value for the price.

Never knew this place existed until I walked by one day and decided to drop in for a quick sandwich. They had everything to keep me going and their owner was super friendly. I recommend trying this corner shop!

My fav breakfast/lunch spot in the neighborhood. So good and for such a good price. The owner is the kindest human being in the world. The apple cake is worth the hype!

Walking in, you re immediately overwhelmed with a large menu and tons of options. Hands down the best apple cake I ve ever had. It is moist and flavourful, and not terribly sweet. The texture is great too; it is soft in the middle and crispy on top. I had the lunch combo and got the chicken and egg sandwich. It was good, nothing to write home about. The chilli was delicious and had the perfect amount of heat to it. The cookie it came with was alright. I highly recommend the apple cake. The owner or the person working there was hilarious, generous, and kind. Would come back! Tried the croissants and they re tasty!

Best falafel in town. Amazing hummus. Dont leave without his banana bread. Annie salad fab. The owners are so awesome.

Great prices and the owner is super nice

Must try for Vegetarians! Absolutely amazing lentil soup & falafel, and the apple cake was to die for! I cannot say enough good things about the service; the owner makes a huge effort to ensure everyone feels welcome no matter how busy he is. This was my first visit but definitely wont be the last! *Its also incredibly affordable compared to most places in the city

The apple cake and banana bread are delicious and the prices are unbeatable for downtown Toronto. The entire restaurant is also nut-free!

Local legend

Very good food for a great price. Excellent service.

Such a great place! I got the veggie platter and it was a really good amount of food for $10. Filling and yummy falafels!! I love how personal and cozy the place feels inside. I will definitely be coming back :-)

An amazing gem on Jarvis! Elias is so funny and I love the food here.

Always the nicest vibes in here!

Fire spot and food

A Toronto institution for over 30 years, homemade food at great prices, and the best owner in Toronto. Do my miss their apple cake and banana bread

A Toronto classic. The apple cake is a must-try

Delicious muffins and falafel sandwiches

GET THE APPLE CAKE Its got crunchy outsides. Its not too sweet. It kind of tastes like a giant apple muffin. Its absolutely sublime. I come here 1-2 times per month to grab an apple cake for the office. Its a well loved tradition. Thank you Mystic Muffin

The worlds greatest apple cake! Deadly. And the owner is a sweetheart. Although not enough is being said about the coffee too - they have one of those old school percolator machines, best coffee Ive had in Toronto.

Amazing place, simple but great food for very fair prices. Owner is a blast! Will for sure come back.

I finally tried this place, and was happy I did, great bagels, great service, and decent value. Can t believe how many times I ve passed this place without even being curious.

best food + best staff. everytime i get to stop by mystic muffin it brightens my day.

Perfect three times here and I ve been recommending this place to my friends and they love it too! Love the foods here! definitely a go to restaurant

The man is lovely and absolutely love the apple cake!

Worth every step to reach this place. Not far away from St Lawrence s market. If you go up the street you will find one of the best apple cakes ever. Nice falafel and hummus and simple good bagels ( they have other things but we did not try them) Food

The absolute BEST Apple Cake! You can buy it by the slice, or get half or a whole cake. You will also find delicious banana breads and tasty sandwiches. All served with fun banter by a veritable Toronto icon!

The best place in the neighbourhood. Consistent and delicious food. Charming and caring owners.

This place is special. Falafel wrap was perfect and the apple cake was outstanding. Owner treats you like family. Ill definitely be going back.

Apple cake was bussin

I traveled all the way from Norway. My buddy said to try Apple Cake. I am now an employee in Toronto for the purposes of having of Mystic Muffins.

Great place for tasty, home made and reasonably priced lunch! Fast and friendly service. Their strawberry rhubarb muffins and their banana bread are amazing. Highly recommend this spot!

The best apple cake in the world!!!!

Best place in town! Friendly, funny, fresh and delicious.

Incredible service and amazing food, one of my go to places in the city the apple cake is mind blowing

Love it! Best apple cake ever, and that s just the dessert a must go!

Friendly welcome, great place to eat on the go ;)

WoW!!! Gone Are The Days Of This Kind Of Service & Fresh Food... .Excellent Kid-friendliness: Family Operation Food : 5/5 |

The apple cake is amazing. Perfect with a cup of coffee. Nice owner as well.

the owner, Elias, really knows how to make his customers feel special. Food is great. Service is fast, efficient and friendly.

This is one of those classic hole in the wall type of places that makes Toronto so special. The apple cake was delicious. Always worth stopping on your way by.

We need more businesses like this in Toronto! Elias is a true staple in the community and his food (especially the famous apple cake) is fantastic. He s even let me come by very early in the morning to pick up fresh made cakes for my colleagues, and they were completely polished off with raving reviews. I always look forward to a visit, a must try!

Such a nice little gem of Toronto. One of my most beloved places in the city that I visit often and the owners are very welcoming and engaging. Top grade Vegetarian options: Falafal is a must try!

Very nice owners, really affordable packages and everything was very good! Especially the banana bread!

Excellent place. The food is delicious, the muffin, the cakes, the salads and the coffee are very delicious, but the best of all is meeting Elias, the owner, a great human being!

YOU NEED TO TRY THE APPLE CRUBLE CAKE! SO CHEAP AND SO DELICIOUS! YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT

Delicious apple cake and toasted bagel sandwiches. Excellent service.

Great price and friendly owner!

Worth the hype.

Fantastic spot to grab lunch. Go-to place. Highly recommend trying their Super Annie Chicken Salad or Super Annie Hummus and Falafel (they make the best falafels!). You have to try the banana chocolate loaf and apple cake too. The owner is the kindest.

Lovely person ans wonderful service. Love is Apple cake

A very unsuspecting place from the outside with an owner and atmosphere with so much to offer. The food was delicious and well priced, perfect for a quick and filling lunch.

I make it a point to go here for breakfast every time I visit Toronto. Wonderful story, delicious food, great prices, and kind staff! Vegetarian options: I am vegetarian and was happy to see options for sandwiches and salads.

I have seen Mystic Muffin for years but never tried it. I attended this past weekend with my partner to get a bagel. Overall the experience was really lovely. The owner is super friendly and welcoming. The prices are extremely reasonable. We both got a bagel sandwich and had absolutely no complaints. We were planning to go for a walk after and asked to substitute the coffee for a bottle of watch which was no problem at all. I m really sad I haven t been to this place earlier but I will definitely be going back.

One of the best spots in Toronto

After reading the reviews, I had to experience this myself. Quite unassuming, and the Hype is real! We got a plate of falafel, hummus, pasta salad, chickpea salad and pita, chicken and potato wrap with a chocolate chip cookie and a pop. To go we got a sausage roll along with a veggie patty. Super tasty plate, ingredients are fresh! The chicken and potato wrap is tasty and the portion to price ratio is great! Best sausage roll- flaky and well seasoned, the veggie patty was stuffed! Friendly service, great place to eat best bang for your buck! Pay them a visit!

Sept 27, 2023: Came here on a whimsical walk with my team to another destination, as we were discussing this place, then we came across it! Awesome. We stepped inside for some apple cake. They didnt have 4 slices of apple cake, so we ordered 2 then had it heated up and sliced in half for us to share. Tasted delicious. Great apple cinnamon taste, could taste the home made goodness and how it was made with love and care! Amazing apple cake and other baked goods!

Wow, wow, wow! I am filled with guilt and shame for living in Toronto for 17 years before going to Mystic Muffin. I repent! The apple cake is out of this world. The bagel sandwich is fresh and delicious. Best falafal Ive ever eaten. Excellent muffins! And the best part is the owner--he is friendly and hilarious! Our family will be back again and again!

Gem!! If this place ever shuts down I m moving.

Best muffins in the city for the best price

Yes the hype is real, I love everything about this place, the owner, the food etc. 10$ for lunch meal in TO is unheard of these days. There apple crumble is something I buy and take home once a month. Enjoy.

Love the apple cake!!! Look past the outside cover of this place and please visit and try the apple cake. The owner, who was the sole person working, has a great sense of humor and hospitality. And the place was well packed with people ordering, waiting for their orders. You can buy a single slice or a couple or the whole tray! Single slice is quite big. Its fluffy, moist, not-too-sweet, with chunks of sweet apple. The best part was the sweet, caramelized, crispy top of the cake, adding great texture and flavor.

I was working across from the street at the holiday in putting in a submersible waste water pump when I went to go to the gas station and noticed this place mystic muffin the name captured my attention, I went in and looked over the menu.. the man who served me suggested I try the chicken and potatoes and they sold me on the banana bread loaf. The wrap was great! Saving the bread for my family! But I bet it s good! And got both all for $12, that s including a tip! I highly recommend!

This is one of those old fashioned places that has a ton of different things on the menu and a friendly little, old man working the counter. He makes jokes and engages with the people waiting in line. The atmosphere is light and friendly. The food is delicious. The apple cake alone is well worth waiting in line.

Rave reviews for a reason! The owner is outstanding and makes everyone feel at home. A lot of regulars and he knows all their orders. The food prices are VERY reasonable and you get a satisfying, simple meal which is hard to come by these days. I got a loaf of banana bread and its delicious! Cant wait to try the apple cake

This store has been serving the best apple cake for years, the owner is a great professional and a unique person. Great food and team, recommended!

The only place in town that understands the proper bread to filling ratio in a sandwich. Also, the apple cake..!

Great service, very fair prices and an absolutely amazing apple cake!

The best service. GREAT APPLE PIE AND BANANA LOAF. The prices are INCREDIBLE.

No frills food - it was a good snack! However, the service was really terrible from the female who works there. Coming from the UK, I was under the impression Canadians are soo nice and in all honesty I ve just been continuously proven wrong. I really had to bite my tongue as I thought maybe she was just having a bad day however it genuinely did upset me and made the atmosphere feel awful. This was my first and likely last time visiting this place at least to dine in. Also, just don t bother with the coffee :/

Best tuna wrap in town. Seriously!

So good If I lived around here Id probably eat here every day

Must try their apple cake!

You have to go there! You have to! Everything served with love and smile, fresh, rich and simple Food

Amazing falafel and great apple cake. The people were so friendly!

Great food, great prices

Cheap and delicious, what more could you want! The owner Elias is super friendly and hilarious. I ll be back.

Wow wow wow! Had the apple cake & fell in love. Best ever!!!

The sign on the front of the building about tuna pitas makes absolutely zero sense for a place called mystic muffis. If tuna pitas are the mystical part of the muffin, well then for that reason Im out.

The friendly banter of the owners with good tasting, reasonably priced food makes this a must place to try. Did I mention how delicious their apple cake is? It is a no frills, solid place to enjoy a lunch or breakfast. Cant wait to go back.

The best for spot in the city, guaranteed!