Shops at Don Mills

I just recently purchased an item at Coach and I absolutely love the service that was provided by Sarah! She was very helpful as to finding the perfect product that I was looking for. She also gave me a brief history of the company Coach! I really enjoyed my shopping experience with you, Sarah. Also, she has a wonderful friendly presence that you can easily talk to. If I were an employer, I’d hire her!

Was downtown and the kids wanted to go skating. Thought that this was a better place because the family can skate and I can enjoy the indoors while they skated.
They finally have a skate rental, which was awesome. Now I don’t need to remember to bring skates. It was $ 5 for kids and $ 10 for adults.
They had music playing in the background, so the kids loved it. The only problem was that they didn’t have a place indoors to change
Overall, a good experience.

Oak + Fort has horrible quality clothing for the high prices. Oak + Fort’s poor quality construction and cheap synthetic materials leave you with purchases of $ 100 or more that look absolutely horrible after the second or third wash and wear. Oak + Fort sweaters, pants, tops and trousers will be covered in pills! Stay away from Oak + Fort! Oak + Fort’s prices are crazy for the cheap fast fashion foreign factory quality you get.

f you want to exude that high end European flair while shopping then come here. It’s an outdoor mall with a mix of high end stores, regular stores and restaurants. From Banana Republic to Aldo to Anthropologie to Michael Kors there is something for everyone here. Want to get some wine and get your car washed… well stop by here. And while you are waiting head to Aroma and get yourself a coffee.
There is a big green space in the middle where kids can run around — lots of events are there as well — yoga; jazz bands; fashion shows etc. There is also a train for kids that goes around the area.
Plenty of parking as there is a 4 tier covered parking garage in the back. Pick up some groceries or just look cool pretending to at Mcewan’s.
Joeys, Jack Astors, Bier Market, Glow are just some of the restaurants you will find here. There is also a VIP Cineplex here for the ultra cool people that need to lay back in their reclining seats and have a server bring you your food (cough cough… not me… yes me… cough cough).
I love just walking around in the summer time — fresh air, window shopping and picking up some ice cream and just chilling. All is good in this world where you can see a Ferrari, a Lambo and a Civic all parked next to each other. We have reached nirvana.

Love it here! It’s the perfect place to shop especially in the summer because it is outdoor shopping. Has many restaurants to choose from, stores to shop at, and a VIP theatre. There’s also events that go on during he summer such as outdoor yoga right on the grass. Very family oriented spot as there are always kids running everywhere. It’s even nice to just take a stroll through as the scenery and environment is extremely relaxing.

You can come and relax here during summer time. My favourite spots are the Aroma Espresso bar patio, where you can get tanned and enjoy the beautiful view and Joey’s patio. There’s plenty of indoor parking spots available.
This mall is full of good looking people who dress up and enjoy warm weather in style and shop for even more stylish clothes at the MK, BCBG, Aritzia, Anthropology and Banana Republic. There’s definitely a good vibe here. You also get to sample David’s tea’s refreshing cold fruity beverages when it’s hot out there.

I love this shopping mall. I feel like I’m in mini la or somewhere warm where you can parooZe stores while staying in the fresh air. It has great selection of stores both price and variety wize. Stores are a lot bigger than dT locations since there’s way more space which is definitely a pro. What I love most about here is how they have great coffee shops and restos tucked inside (Glo is by far my fave)

Outdoor shopping mall with a great selection of stores & restaurants! Anthropologie, Fort & Oak, Bath and Body works, etc,

Looking for outdoor shopping in Toronto? Well look no further it’s right here at Shops at Don Mills! This place used to be ghetto when I was a kid. I mean you wouldn’t leave your car window open at night ghetto. Well they cleaned it up and now this is a new upbeat place to be in Toronto.
I’d like to mention I like the concept as it is similar to shopping in LA or California in general. The only difference is we get a serious winter. This place is pretty dead in the winter, except for the little ice rink they make in the middle and other small events. The spring and summer here is gorgeous and you’ll see everything from dogs and kids running around to live music and even some days super cars just show up everywhere. It’s a nice place to be and super free!
The shopping here is more clothing and high end boutiques more than anything else. I find they need a bit more variation in stores to get more people interested. I mean would it hurt to get some kind of sporting good store or toy store around here? Food wise there is plenty to choose from. Joey’s, Beir Markt, PF Changs, you name it. Generic big chains of course, but what else could sustain business here?
Parking is a nightmare on weekends and Fridays when the weather is nice. Be prepared to walk from the grocery parking lot to your desired destination. Not a big deal, but annoying if you’re just grabbing a bite to eat quickly. Overall though Toronto needs more of these around the city!

The open concept design is nice for a leisurely stroll during the warmer times. With the buildings scattered throughout, there are at times a little hike to get from point a to point b, especially in bad weather and the cooler months. Parking is also a chaos, yes there is a central parking structure but with all the double parked cars littering the roadways and pedestrians darting across the street any which way, it gets annoying very fast. The selection of stores is catered to the Yorkdale type and with the new cinemas will see how much more traffic will be brought in

When this place first opened I absolutely loved it! For me, it’s 10 min away from home, it’s easy to get to, the parking is awesome! I hate the mall except for the winter when I have no choice. I prefer to come here and walk around. I do shop here on occasion (only sale stuff). I agree that most stores here are overpriced but those are the same stores as the mall. There’s a few coffee places to enjoy especially in the summer. I find it relaxing and hassle free from parking! The atmosphere rocks in the warmer months.

If your feeling like blowing a ton of money on nothing here is the place to be. Over prices pretty much everything from groceries to shoe wear. They have some really nice shops & the place is always clean, service is normally polite from most stores but don’t come if you’re a bargain hunter.
The shops put on special events which is really rad. Yoga some mornings, jazz fest & a lot of other events. I think that’s really cool. It’s something that can be cool to check out but not everyone’s cup of tea.

3.5−4* This is a really pretty use of space with a centre square for live performances, movies, or just public congregating. It’s sorta like a mini-​Celebration Square, flocked with stores/​restos!
(Too bad the Mississauga-​version doesn’t have any stores. :()
Anyway, there are quite a few cafés/​restaurants/​eateries mixed with a variety of stores with a high-​end feel. It actually reminds me of a smaller version of outdoor shopping malls in L.A.
Only criticisms I can think of:
— only good during warmer months since it’s a pedestrian, open air concept
— no real stores that I’d drive all the way for
— I really didn’t like that there was parking in front of stores. Just thought it would be better if cars were restricted to the parkade and the adjacent lots.

It was a nice Monday and although the weather report said it would rain, we were pleasantly surprised with the sunny warm skies. So we decided to go for a little trip to Don Mills. It was my first time here and it kind of reminded me of a fancy outdoor outlet, except it’s not outlet stores. They have shops like Banana Republic, Anthropologie, Lindt, and Guess. They have some boutiques too that I don’t remember the name of. Clothes are generally pretty expensive here. We just went to look. Parking is crazy. For some reason it was really packed for a Monday afternoon. We had to park on the second floor of the parkade.
McEwans was the most fun place to go. They have so much food and fancy stuff to look at. Everything looks so yummy (and expensive)! It reminds me of a Whole Foods.
The highlight of my trip was seeing this homeless lady slowly making her way through the mall area. She’s known to frequent buses, hospitals, Tim Hortons, and Loblaws.
This was a nice place to spend 2 hours or so browsing and looking at food. I would not go if the weather was cold or wet, though. I wonder how businesses do then?

UGH. Not a good concept for Ontario to begin with… then add the fact that it was poorly designed/​executed and it’s a pretty big flop. Oops.
My number one point is WHY WOULD YOU BUILD AN OUTDOOR MALL IN ONTARIO??? We’re lucky if we want to be outside from May-​October at best… that’s 50% a terrible idea already.
LOST STAR #1: There is NEVER ANY PARKING in front of the shops. It’s stupid to even have spaces there. Take them out and either widen the sidewalks or add a lane.
LOST STAR #2: The parking lots suck too. The dimensions or angles or SOMETHING is off here. Bumper cars. Ridiculous when there is more than one car in one area.
LOST STAR #3: Hard to navigate. Whether in a car or on foot, the way the stores/​mall has been laid out is not efficient or logical. What is the suggested path to follow?
During the summer I guess the restaurants are good choices because of the patios and the fact that there are interesting choices here… meh. Still eating at the mall, IMHO.
Shops at Don Mills is on my way home from work, but I never, ever stop here even though I usually hit a grocery store and an LCBO on my commute… I will go OUT OF MY WAY to go somewhere else because this place is such a hassle. Perhaps this is because I am a driver and not a pedestrian/​TTC-​taker? Point is, it is easier to drive a little out of my way than try to stop/​park/​exit here. Yikes. Constant traffic jam, and the parking lot is so badly built that I’ve been «dinged» twice while parked here. No more.
Two stars for great staff at two of the Shops here — Paige at COACH and all the girls at Bath & Body Works.
AVOID if you are driving… and I also try to AVOID buses at all costs, so…

Well, this is one of the few malls I enjoy. I have an absolute hatred for indoor malls. I find they are too concrete, cold and blasé. However, Shops at Don Mills is totally different. It is a high end mall with Banana Republic, Michael Kors, Eddie Bauer and a high end version of Salad King with a few high end cafes.
While this mall is quite expensive, I like it for the following reasons:
a) It is outdoors
b) Ample parking
c) Small rink
What I don’t like is that the parking is limited next to the stores and to find parking, you have to use their parking complex, so if you’re there for a quick in an out, it’s not that quick. Also, I wouldn’t mind more food options besides Salad King, Jack Astors and P.F. Chang’s.
I think this is a good «hangout/​date» mall, but not a good «looking for deals» mall. A-​OK though.

I come here frequently because it’s halfway between uptown and downtown, and about the equip-​distant place where my uptown friends are willing to travel to. Ha ha. Also there are some cute shops, and a few restaurant choices here. As well as the customary starbucks, in case you need a caffeine fix. I love the Murale store.

I too also thought that the concept of an outdoor mall in Toronto during the colder months would not work, but I find that the restaurants in this place make you want to come here anyways, pre or post eating.
Without a doubt, this place in the summer becomes its own enclave, which brings the area to life. You will note the less-​than-​stellar buildings on the outskirt of Shops at Don Mills, but with all the new condo’s being built, new life is awaiting. I have totally bought into the concept of this ‘own little village’ that I bought the Reflections Condo as an investment piece (1 out of 7 – 8 condo’s being built here). The plan is, of course, to develop this land and make it self sustainable with a recreation centre and LRT (future, future).
I cannot wait to see how this area will turn in the next 15 years, but for now, there are many stores to cater to different tastes: Anthropologie, Eddie Bauer, BCBG to Murale Cosmetics opened by Shoppers, Browns and Bath and Body. Diverse in stores as the people who shop here.
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I love to browse around at Shops at Don Mills! And I think my dog would love the idea too!
So neat that you can bring your little doggie inside the stores and shop with you as long as the stores does not sell any food products! I know for non dog lovers it does not sound really appealing but what the heck… as long as the dogs are well behaved!
The shops here are more upscale and it is a wonderful experience to browse and do some window shopping when the weather is nice and sunny.
At least Shops at Don Mills is an unique experience compares to all those suburban malls that feature the same stores and selling the same goods! This is a breath of fresh air!
I can hear my dog calling me and want to spend an afternoon doggie shopping on a nice sunny day!

I like this mall! Good for browsing, walking around, and at the same time get a breath of fresh air. The fresh air makes me want to shop more, compared to when I am at an indoor mall, the poor air quality forces me to leave the mall sooner than I like. This mall has all the stores I like, and none of the stores I do not like.

Shops at Don Missing: This place looks like it was opened somewhat prematurely. There are a number of empty store fronts. And of course the down economy was probably a nail biter for the mall’s investors. It’s reminiscent of the outdoor mall concept popular on the west coast, like Seattle’s U Village and the Redmond Town Center. While the aforementioned malls are both decidedly positioned for middle classed consumers, the Shops at Don MIssing seems positioned to be upscale.
The mall is, after all, a short jaunt from the über tony Bridle Path neighborhood, which hosts the cribs of some of Canada’s most prestigous imprisoned captains of industry like Conrad Black. So I guess the mall is really meant to cater to their needs, not a desk drone like me.
Still I’m no stranger to upscale shopping and can window shop with the best of ‘em. And… well. I dunno. Nothing here made me wish my income was doubled. It could use a couple more coffee shops. There is a Starbucks but it might be nice if there was a Timonthy’s or Second Cup.