Muddy Duck Restaurant

We used to LOVE this place years ago but stopped visiting when we moved. Upon a recent return Muddy Duck sadly seemed very ordinary. During a fairly quiet mid-​week lunch service seemed slow, the lunch specials weren’t that great of a value, and ended up being nothing special.
I may chalk it up to a one-​off and may give it another chance, but the old Muddy Duck would have made it a much easier decision.

There’s four different kinds of fresh juice. Four. And they’re all delicious.
Beets
Carrot
Orange
And grapefruit
That’s all for now.
Kay, I’m back. There’s an omelette concierge… I’m getting a little lightheaded. It’s all too much. The fresh smoked black ham, the fresh cream cheese, the strawberries and fresh cream, the fresh rice pudding, the fresh warm waffles, the hotcakes the AHhhhhhhh did I say fresh? For somebody who hates croissants, I happily let that fresh powdery goodness melt in my mouth. In fact, all the baked goods were flaky and buttery and very very tasty. We were super impressed with the breakfast buffet and all they had to offer — you get an insanely great value for your money!
Since I couldn’t sleep there I decided to take a piece of Muddy duck back home with me and by piece I mean chocolate mousse pie. I hope it tastes as good as it looks.
Bonus: chamomile tea (a la carte), soft serve frozen yogurt (buffet), real maple syrup and hot dijon mustard!

Slow service, food (I got the Stilton burger) was average. The solarium is very cozy though.

Another great Sunday meal! They have an amazing brunch but we ordered off the regular menu. Schnitzel a al Duck, Baron of Beef with au jus. Always consistent and yummy.
Great staff and atmosphere. Nice family time!

I dont know what I am supposed to write about a restaurant that has a soft serve ice cream machine in the buffet area.
So this is a home style, no frills, all you can eat breakfast/​dinner spot. For $ 19.99 you cant go wrong. Come with an appetite and you will be fine. It is very casual, with a lot of food.
You can get made to order eggs, they have about 4 burners, two chefs going at once.
There is a selection of pancakes, waffles, all sorts of meats, cheeses, breads.
Again, its not fancy whatsoever. Service is slow but it is a self serve restaurant so I cant really co sign the complaints from other reviewers here.
I would go back with a group. It gets very busy during brunch.

I don’t get the hype about this restaurant. The food is substandard and the service is horrible.
I took my family here for a late lunch (party of 5). I had to continuously ask another server to get our server to come for various reasons. Between us ordering drinks and receiving them, about 20 minutes passed. This pretty much carried on throughout the experience. This is the second time I’ve been to MD and both times the service was really bad.
I won’t be going back.

Good brunch place in Etobicoke. It doesn’t rival the places in Downtown Toronto but for an all you can eat brunch, they have a small selection. I would skip the pastries as they are a little hard and dry but the fresh pressed juice was definitely the highlight. Pancakes, waffles, bacon and sausage were fresh and hot. The omelet station was good as well — however, my omelet was made perfect but my partner’s omelet looked more like a messy scrambled egg. Overall, it was a quaint place to eat but not sure I’d return.

I’ve only gone for the breakfast buffet, but it was a great experience, with lots of selection at a great price. Wasn’t busy at all when I was there with my family.

Basic breakfast, all you can eat style. Food is decent, service i horrible.

There’s a big duck out front, and somehow we thought that was a positive sign, but overall the brunch buffet was middle of the road. The manager who seated us was kind and enthusiastic, really seemed to care about guests. Saw our server at the beginning, but then he did not return for a long time. My husband had to flag down the manager to get a different soda since he’s anti-​Pepsi, and the server didn’t warn me that that’s what I would get when I ordered him a Coke. All in all, that wasn’t a huge deal since there’s unlimited free juice available at the buffet. The OJ is fresh squeezed and was one of the highlights. The omelet station had a decent selection of toppings, and since that was made while I watched, it was hot and fresh.
Overall, the rest of the food was a bit disappointing. There’s cereal, breads, Danishes, muffins, fruit, quiche, sandwich meat, bacon, and sausage, but it was just okay. There’s also pancakes and waffles. Waffle was good, but wasn’t warm because it was already ready when I got to it and just sitting on a plate, so didn’t taste as good room temperature. If you’re up for eating a lot of readily available okay food or you and the people you’re eating with like different kinds of things, give it a go. Otherwise, the buffet feels like it’s $ 17 for fresh squeezed juice and an omelet, which doesn’t seem like as good of a deal.

Wow! I really am wowed. Who knew such a gem of a place existed. Walking in I was immediately welcomed by an old yet favorably cute rustic-​country style buffet. Who knew that existed behind those ugly green and yellow walls with lame ducks. The solarium is the place to dine, but I was happy being seated near the fire. If you’re not a big eater at breakfast don’t bother. This place has everything you could possibly eat at breakfast and much more. Pancakes/​waffle bar, egg/​omelette making station, assorted cold cuts/​cheese, an assortment of pastries, cereal, sausages, eggs, fruit/​veggies, cereal, soup ahhhh I’m getting excited at just the thought and that’s not even everything. I ate like a Queen, and was treated like one too. Coffee was poured frequently and our waitress was really upbeat and friendly. For $ 16 a person I think its totally worth it if you have 9 stomachs like me. No worries, I balanced it all out with a glass of freshly squeezed grape fruit juice (:

The Muddy Duck is good for families and groups, and people looking for multiple plates.
Breakfast/​Brunch is buffet only. Omelet station was delicious, we arrived during a lull so there was no wait.
Buffet options included waffles, pancakes, potatoes, sausages and bacon. There was bread, bagels, danishes, muffins and a croissant-​ish thing all with an available toaster. Freshly squeezed juice and cereal options were also there, along with some sort of ice cream machine.
We were not the target market, this is for people who love getting multiple plates for breakfast. I was happy with my omelette, and disappointed in our bacon. My better half thought her waffle was adequate, but cold. Who wants a waffle sitting around at room temperature?
We were put in a freshly open section, and no server came by, so I served ourselves some coffee. Nothing brings a waitress to your table faster than doing their job for them. We served ourselves food, your only job is to bring me coffee and the bill.
They’ve been around for over 20 years, (as has the décor) so they are doing something right. We tried something new but this is not the place for us. Omelette station 4 stars, buffet 4 stars, service 2 stars.

I liked this place. Maybe it helped that I was starving :). Buffet was alright. I was late so I had to really rush. Orange juice was yummy. Real maple syrup, nice! Omelets were like one fellow said, made with too much oil, but it tasted fine. Waffles were yummy.
In the whole for their price point, I don’t think you can complain. The service was great. Everyone tried very hard to please. On the whole a pleasant surprise…

Here’s a great family brunch spot which is a definite gem near the airport. It has been at the same location a short bus ride from Kipling subway for around 30 years and counting. There specialty is without a doubt the breakfast buffet which has a variety of options including an omelette station, fruits, meats, breads, waffles and pancakes etc. all which are made fresh throughout the day.
A nice touch is the variety of freshly squeezed juices offered made fresh in front of you for the buffet. It has a beautiful solarium where you can sit at the front of the restaurant. Service is very friendly and it has a very homey atmosphere where it feels like there’s a lot of regulars who know each other creating a very friendly Environment. Pricing is very fair and the portions of food you get for the price is definitely worth it.

My weekend brunch to this Mississauga institution was part of a celebratory affair. Our close friends were celebrating 50^th anniversary and for nearly a decade, they ate brunch here every 2^nd Sunday. Considering this place has stood the test of time, it has to be doing something right!
Our group arrival was shortly after 10 am and service is very friendly and warm. To be honest, it was probably the best thing about the place. Quick happy service with the restaurant manager talking to everyone and making sure everything is up to their standards. It’s rare to see such dedication from everyone. Even though it was 60% full, all plates were removed quickly, coffee refilled, and conversations always occurred. I think they get a 4 star for service.
The food was buffet style and it was your usual continental breakfast with a made to order omelette. It was well stocked and very clean. Some items seem to be nearing their ‘best before’ date as croissants and Danishes seem stale and mushy. Bacon and sausages were lukewarm. The pancake was too moist from sitting around too long.
I wish I could rate this higher but the plentiful food wasn’t warm or memorable as the service. Even the funny duck outside the restaurant sticks in your mind longer than the food.

I had a burger with Caesar salad.
The service was friendly. My friend and I were given the choice of sitting anywhere we liked, this was much appreciated.
The burger was excellent.
The atmosphere is family friendly.
The ducks on the walls are entertaining subjects of conversation.

Seriously, I just love the liver and onions at this place. I’ve probably dined here on numerous occasions over the years. I like the homey-​ness of the place. (and the super cute duck on the lawn). That’s how you know you’re in the right place.
I always want to have dessert, but the portion sizes here are so big, I almost never finish my meal.
I don’t know that it’s worth the drive here to eat, but it’s definitely worth coming here if you are in the hood!
Try the liver and onions, with extra gravy. My hubby likes the French onion soup.

This place is an old favorite of mine, tucked away in Etobicoke off Dundas rd west this quaint little family restaurant is a little hidden gem.
Catering to a slightly older crowd the Muddy Duck’s menu reflects this; they have a tried and true menu that stays pretty much the same with a small feature menu that offers new chef selections. Personally I love the menu, it is large enough offering salads, pasta’s, burgers and some really good entrée’s, many that seem inspired by European cuisine and done very well too. A variety of Schnitzel dishes, perogies and other authentic and delicious dishes, but the main menu always stays the same so your sure to get your favorites anytime you crave them. My go to fav here? The le grande; real french onion soup served with Caesar Salad and garlic french stick bread. Absolutely delicious served fast and fresh, perfect every time but I will forewarn its a fair bit of garlic in one little dish so a lunch date may not be the best time to order this one. You won’t want to miss the dessert display … well its hard to miss with all the wonderful treats they make in house… too good!
They always offer buffets I remember they had a fantastic breakfast buffet but now they are advertising a later dinner/​evening Italian buffet that sounds rather intriguing but haven’t tried as of yet.
The location itself I find very welcoming and warm, plenty of space with several seating areas including the most popular sun room but in the cold summer months sitting by one of the several real fire places is the place to be.
In all the years I have visited here I have only had one negative experience in regards to service but other then that I have always had fast, friendly and efficient servers. This place does get very busy in the peak hrs… breakfast, lunch and dinner but the place is large enough to accommodate it. And I will say this again and again… YAY they have free parking!!!
Ultimately this is a really great family restaurant and if your ever in the area I suggest you try it

Up and at ‘em Sunday. We were on our way to the Kipling subway station and decided to stop by the Muddy Duck and try it out. Since it was only 8:20 a/​m. or so, breakfast was $ 13.95 for the buffet (early bird special).
The buffet had numerous items that consisted of:
–Sausage, bacon, waffles, quiche and pancake in one section
–Fresh fruits and freshly squeezed juice in another section.
–Breads/​sweets in another section
–Omelette/​made-​to-​order egg station.
I didn’t have any of the waffles or pancakes, but the sausage was average and the bacon was crisp, but a bit salty for my liking, and I think that’s exactly what bacon is supposed to taste like. Maybe I just don’t like bacon.
The omelette station is a good touch, and I had one with sausage, mixed veggies, mushroom and cheese. Cooked perfectly, nice and fluffy and huge. I also had an overeasy egg to accompany my bread later. lol.
Speaking of breads, they seemed fresh, but I didn’t like the ones I grabbed with the exception of one, which was like some type of bread slabbed with butter on top. This was more soft. I love soft bread dipped in egg yolk. :-)
What I really liked was the fruit station as they had fresh pineapple, cantaloupe, honeydew, strawberries, oranges, bananas and freshly squeezed orange juice. I love my fruits!
While not overwhelmingly special, it’s more a cheaper version of a good hotel buffet and for that it’d be a 3.5÷5, but I’ll round to 4 since the server was nice.

There are a few restaurant places like this in that stretch of Dundas Street on the Mississauga/​Toronto border. I love the duck figures that are outside, so i stopped in because of that lol
We stopped in for their brunch, which was pretty standard equivalent to a Golden Griddle sort of buffet breakfast. Definitely a step up from a greasy spoon, but pretty ho-​hum food. It is OK as a cheap breakfast, but not sure i’d go back.