Wvrst

Great place to go with a group or a couple of friends, you order a fancy sausage and pay for it yourself so no arguing over the bill, and they have beers and bourbons on tap with a great selection

Came to Wvrst on a Friday evening with one friend around 9:00PM. Waited in line outside to get in, and there were many other people behind us when we were admitted, so it seems they get pretty busy. I had never been here before so I wasn’t aware of the ‘seating arrangements’ of this particular establishment. Basically, there are a few long, communal tables and some smaller tables off to the side. You grab your menu and find a seat. Sounds simple enough, but when the place is packed to capacity (and they count heads, they don’t look to see if there’s an actual spot for your party), good luck. I think we got lucky because there was only two of us, but we still had to hunt around for awhile. Not a fan.
Next order of business is deciding what you want. You then have to leave someone behind to guard your seats and go up to the counter to order your own food. They give you a table marker so your food can be delivered when it’s ready. We ordered the bison, duck and wild boar sausages on buns with sweet sauteed onions and sauerkraut, and then a large order of the duck fat fries to share with chili tomato jam and chipotle as our dipping sauces. Somehow the guy that served us at the counter ended up charging us for an extra order of dirty fries, which I don’t know how he managed because neither of us even mentioned them. We only realized after our food had been delivered to us that something was amiss. Not wanting to cause a scene, we decided to let the extra $ 8 addition to our bill slide. Beyond that, none of the staff encountered at this visit were particularly friendly at all. Lame.
As for the food, all three sausages were fantastic, the bison and duck being on the sweeter side and the wild boar more savoury. Out of the three, I’d say the bison was best. We ordered the fries because I had read that they were supposed to be great, their website even reminds you that ‘WVRST has won Now Magazine’s Best Fries in Toronto award — three years in a row.’ I can’t see why. They were soggy and lame, my mind is blown by how this could be a fact. Even the dirty fries we didn’t ask for were pretty lame. We only ate about half of them. The chili tomato jam was good, chipotle was boring, neither were very spicy at all, even though they are advertised as such.
The quality of the sausages are what saved this meal and the fact that I want to try the elk and kangaroo options are pretty much the only reason why I’ll be back.

Slow, indifferent service at the food counter. Lack of acknowledgement and service at the bar. Staff busy talking to friends rather than serving customers.
Food is ok.
Give this one a miss and try one of Toronto’s quality bars nearby.

Stopped in at Wvrst (pronounced «verst» so you don’t embarrass yourself) on my first official outing as a newly minted resident of Canada.
If I had been feeling homesick for Chicago, Wvrst would have cured that hunger and then some. The location is very reminiscent of Chicago’s trendy northside bar scene — exposed beams and ductwork, tiled brick, wood floors, a wall of taps — the whole shebang. The setup inside is mainly long German Bierstube-​style communal tables with bar-​seating and some taller pub tables in the back. It was pretty empty inside when we popped in for lunch, but I can easily see this place being packed after work or on weekend nights.
Having no concept of what Wvrst was when we walked in, their extensive menu of sausages, house-​made sides, and craft beers was a welcome sight.
We tried a tasting-​sampler of a handful of their draft beers (they have 24), and did a little light reading of their beer list — which is pretty extensive to say the least. The whole staff is also trained on their beer selections, so it was a great advantage to have a conversation with a waiter that could actually speak beereaze with us and not just repeat the menu description back to us.
As for the sausage, we went for the venison and original vegan paired with fries and three dipping sauces (maple-​rosemary, chipotle, and the truffle-​mushroom mayo). The sausages were full of flavor and even the vegan sausage was somehow juicy. I don’t know how they managed that, but I’m a fan.
Our quick lunch ended up being a little pricier than we anticipated, but there were no regrets at our table. We’ve already talked about going back with some friends, so they’re doing something right. They’ll also accept reservations for parties of 10 or more, so we don’t have to worry about splitting up our group if we feel like eating our combined weight in sausages on a busy night.
Guten Appetit!

We tried the duck sausage and rabbit sausage. Both were very juicy and rich with flavour. Also tried the dirty duck fries, they were not bad but I think I would be satisfied with the regular duck fries. They also have great mustards here.
Love the environment, but better for summer because there’s nowhere to put your jacket in the winter

Well after running with my sister in the summer heat, we needed food. She had mentioned Wurst to me a couple times before and I told her that it was just around the corner. I brought it up on my phone and mentioned to her that the dessert is salted maple rosemary ice cream. Well that sealed the deal. This is one of the reasons she runs… the guilt free ice cream follow up. For, it’s beer… and Wurst’s tap list is pretty good and they boast a pretty nice bottle list too. They even post on their web page when they last cleaned their lines. Very nice.
Of course, those two things are bonuses, because you come to Wurst for the sausages. I really wanted to have a staple like Oktoberfest or Bratwurst, but my sister asked me if I had ever had kangaroo. Well, no I hadn’t, and thus my choice was made. Add to that some duck fat fries and a Mill Street 100^th Meridian and I was set. The kangaroo was an interesting meat to choose and it was accented with herbs, but it wasn’t too distinctive. It was nice and it tasted lean, but I can’t say much about it other than it probably needed those herbs. The duck fat fries were pretty damn awesome (get these!!!) and the beer was decent.
I wanted draft and that was the best on offer. If I wasn’t driving, I have been jumping into the bottles next. They have some standout breweries like Cantillon, Founders, DDC, Evil Twin, Mikkeller, Trou, and Freigeist. They’re also doing casks, and starting in January 2016, bringing out the beers they’ve been cellaring.
There’s still tons left for me to come back for; guinea fowl with cheddar/​asparagus, duck with maple/​fois gras, wild boar with mushroom/​tea, and elk with cumin/​porcini all look like standouts on the game menu. The traditional sausages all look pretty damn tasty too and they now have heritage breeds (Tamworth and Berkshire) which would be interesting to try. Another thing that really excites me is that they offer a currywurst sausage too.
If you have room, they also offer and interesting soft serve ice cream which seems to be a Toronto staple now, but they kick it up a bit by offering duck fat fry bits as a topping.

Wvrst is a seriously cool place! If you’re craving sausage, and a chill vibe this is the place to be.
The greeter at the door ran us through the menu, and how the restaurant works. It’s an open floor plan, and inspired by German biergartens in terms of seating, and ordering food. Their bar also has a variety of different beers on tap.
Their menu is pretty wicked and truly different than anything I have ever seen in terms of sausage flavours. I had the black bean sausage which was flavourful and spicy, and my boyfriend had the lamb sausage which was very juicy. The fries were great, and you won’t be disappointed by the variety of homemade dipping sauces!
I hope to come back again with a group of friends. It’s a great place to sit down, socialize, and enjoy a delicious sausage and fries. With many people mostly in their 20’s sitting in one large space, it almost reminded me of hostel life (which isn’t a bad thing).
Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and amazing food!

I can here a few days ago with a group of friends around dinner time on a friday evening. While this venue typically doesn’t require a reservation since it’s quite big and the eating area is setup as rows of picnic tables we so happened to come at a particularly busy time and had to wait 20 minutes before being let it. After struggling to find seating for 4 people for a few minutes we finally were able to grab a spot. We then had to line up to order food as the wait staff does not come to take your order. My partner and I ordered the dirty fries and vegitarian and chicken sausages. The meal came out fairly quickly. Unfortunately we were brought the wrong order originally but that was fixed quickly and without hesitation. The food portion sizes are on the small side especially for the price and may not be filling if you just order one item (depending on your appetite).
Overall this place as a great environment, very lively and the food is decent and unique. It can however get crowded and getting into your seat can be very akward. I would come back but on a less busy night.
Come here if you just want a fun place to grab a bite with a buddy. Not your typical restaurant.

This place was relatively quiet when we went compared to some of the stories I’ve heard from others about how loud and crazy this place can get. It’s set up like a mess with community seating because you know, socializing is fun and the more you can pack into a place legally with the foot print you have the more cha ching you can rake in too.
After you place your order for everything at the order you are given a number and all your food items and drinks are brought to you.
This place is a place of worship for those that like tube shaped meat. If you want a salad you stepped into the wrong place because this place revolves around the different kinds of sausages you can discover along the way. I was feeling particularly non-​adventurous and went with a pretty standard bratwurst. I could have had wild boar or rabbit or vension but no my standardness kicked in and went all regular joe on me.
I did however kick it with a large duck fries which comes with choice of 2 side sauces in which I went with the spicy Wvrst and a miso-​wasabi mayo.
The fries were great but the serving was freaking huge. It’s more than a sharing size but I did that anyway. I only went with sauerkraut and your choice of 3 mustards is already on the table.
I ended up ordering a pale ale from Quebec and with the sausage, fries and drink it was about 28 bucks after tax. That’s kind of pricey for 3 items in a cafeteria style ordering place.
Still the food was good and they have a pretty diverse choice of drinks to choose from.

Really enjoyed our visit here. Lazy Sunday dinner out and stopped in here. The veggie sausage option didn’t stack up to the meat but the fries were very tasty! Lots of beers to chose from and Biylans for non alcoholic fan.

Unique and delicious sausages, duck fat fries and plenty of beer and cider on tap. From bison to elk meat, kangaroo to venison, Wvrst has them all. Mixed with spices, stuffed in natural casing and cooked to order, it’s hard to go wrong with anything.
I settled for the blueberry maple bison sausage with duck fat fries and a Beaver Valley cider (approx. $ 22). Take a seat at one of their communal picnic tables under the strands of hanging white lights and enjoy.
The bison sausage and Beaver Valley cider were both excellent! The fries could of used a bit more seasoning, maybe some pepper to add a little bite to the richness of the duck fat. But other than this, I was very happy with the whole experience.

I had the Oktoberfest sausage and duck fat fries, with the peppercorn and Parmesan sauce. The fries and dip were very tasty ! I really enjoyed them. The sausages was alright. My friend got the danger sausage and it looked very good, next time that is the one ai will go for.
So limited menu but very tasty fries and the sausages are not bad…

When you feel like eating big game meat, this is the place.
Just above Forno Cultura, another place you should try, Wvrst is the place for sausage and beer. The big game selection is what got my attention. It’s the perfect place for some get together with the open space.
You first order your meat, the big game selection is really fascinating from elk, bison to the unknown meat to us all, kangaroo meat. It’s not as bad as it sounds and the sausage pretty much taste interesting in its own way. For those who are not into those wild challenges, there are regular sausage or vegan. Duck fat fries is also something quite interesting. Beer taps are attached to the wall so you get to see beerfall.
Overall the place is a great place for after work get together with some sausage and beer.

Came here after work for some drinks and grub. My friends and I heard great things about this place so we decided to stop in. Definitely a good stomping ground.
Like a classic Oktoberfest Hall, there are long bench tables that can sit several people. You go up to the bar to order your food and drinks. The process is simple and quick:
Pick your meat (game, traditional, heritage breed), pick your toppings, pick your fries (and option is cooked in duck fat, holy heck! You will hate yourself for ordering it, but it’s worse if you don’t — trust me) and pick your dipping sauce. I chose the kangaroo sausage on a toasted bun with onions and sauerkraut, ordered the duck fat fries and chose the WVRST sauce (kind of like a spicy mayo). The sausage was okay, my bun was kind of soggy by time it arrived, but the fries were amazing.
They have a large selection of craft brew beers and on Mondays they have a $ 5 special. Definitely worth a stop, this place looks especially popular with the after work crowd. Stop by!

The gem of king st w, I’d say. Very cool place that reminds of a place where hipsters would go to gather. The lights remind me of distillery district and it’s always cool to see communal tables.
Order first and then sit, and your order will magically appear. The food comes in old school trays. Extensive menu of different hot dogs you can get, with all kinds of interesting meat I’d didn’t even know were legal to eat here. Kangaroo, elk, bison, rabbit etc. I’d love to go back and try more of the game sausages. I got the kangaroo with currywvrst (which isn’t recommended, but I really wanted to try the tomato curry) — it doesn’t come in a hot dog style, but more chopped up with a piece of country bread. Kangaroo definitely didn’t taste like regular meat, but I don’t know what to compare it to since I don’t know how kangaroo is supposed to taste like. Very interesting though. Wvrst also has vegan options with black bean and tofu. We also ordered the duck fat fries with wasabi miso mayo and buttermilk ranch sauce, which were both delicious. The duck fat fries were pretty good but the duck fat taste is only evident in SOME of the fries.
As our meal ended, I decided to get the salted rosemary ice cream with sprinkled duck fat bits. Boyfriend tried to share with me but I made him order his own because there is no way I’m sharing. This truly blew my mind! Sweet and salty ice cream. holy shit. There’s nothing better. Also, the duck fat bits gave a nice salty and crunchy taste to it and it was definitely the perfect topping.
Deliciouso. I’d definitely come back! Anyone ‘game’? ;)

Came here for a quick bite. While I enjoyed my pricey turkey and chicken sausage, it was too hot (temp wise) for me to enjoy the heat from the jalepenos in it. I think if I came again I would try my sausage sliced up in the currywvrst style as opposed to the traditional bun style. Also would try the duck fat fries… seems to be pretty popular.
I like the communal tables although the after-​work crowd dominates this place (along with everywhere else on King West). I can see why, it’s dimly lit, has beer, fries and sausage… why wouldn’t they be here? I do wish the lighting was a bit better. It’s nice in the bright summer hours but I wonder how dark it feels in there during the night time?
It seems like a fun, friendly place to go for a quick, no fuss bite (except the choices could be considered fuss… there’s a lot of options on that tiny menu!!). Also the family next to us got soft serve in a cup and it was just so cute! My date and I were pretty worn out from all our walking earlier in the day, so we just wanted to eat and leave. But for my next visit, I am DEFINITELY getting myself soft serve!

2^nd time here in a really long time and the food was quite good; their service could use a lift. We got the wild boar and kangaroo game meats and a large duck fat fries to share.
Food: 3/​5, let’s start with the boat: it had a sweet taste and went well with sauerkraut and jalapeños. The kangaroo was good too but the peppers and onion were too mushy and did not go too well with it. The fries were good overall but could use a bit less toppings and more fries instead.
Service: 2/​5, the workers here seem really upset in the face as no one is smiling or have the service feel to them. There were no problems but I just got a weird vibe in both the face and tone.
Ambience: 3/​5, pretty cool décor but I’ve never been a fan of backless seating. Cool music though.
Price: 2.5÷5, about $ 20ish per person for a fancy hotdog. It’s good but could be considered pricy for what it is.

I firmly believe that you can never have a bad time at WVRST after my nth visit to this place. The place offers a very hip/​trendy but casual vibe and is a place where you can just sample their vast selection of craft beer, cider, and more with a group of peeps.
This time the occasion was cider week in Toronto and WVRST was hosting the par-​tay. They were very much properly organized so that it wasn’t chaos when the doors opened for this event (and it proved to be popular).
The service was fast and attentive as always and they even did a special apple-​brined pork to celebrate cider week that was very tasty.
Look forward to my (nth + 1) trip to WVRST in the future.

Wvrst est un bar dans le type cantine allemande, j’entends longues tablées avec banc en bois et bière servies dans des pintes de 1L. (bien sûr les formats pint et half a pint sont dispo).
Le concept est simple, commandez le type de viande que vous voulez ça va du porc au kangourou, le type d’accompagnement de votre hot dog ainsi que le type de pain et on vous donnera un panneau avec un numéro que vous laisserez en évidence sur votre table afin que le staff vienne vous déposer votre commande.
Je recommande la saucisse de Francfort accompagné de choucroute et d’une blonde légère.
C’est l’un des mes endroits préférés à Toronto !

My wife and I were on vacation in Toronto and my wife found this place on Unilocal and thought I would love it. She was SO RIGHT! It is a couple mile walk from the CN tower so you can work off the calories getting there.
You enter and the place is pretty expansive for a small 2^nd floor establishment. Lots of long tables and my wife and I found a high table by the window. I ordered a kangaroo brat with sauerkraut and sauteed jalapenos. I also got the IPA they recommended, (They have a great selection of beers on tap, probably 5 IPAs)
The clientele is a lot like Toronto, pretty young and kind of hipster like.
The food came about about 8 minutes later while I enjoyed my IPA and conversation. The kangaroo was very lean and the bun just wasn’t a crummy white bun, this was a freshly baked roll and just added a ton to the meal. The spices were perfect for the bouncing marsupial. The toppings were done to perfection and every bite I reminded her how awesome she was for finding this place.
It was such an awesome experience and the service was perfect! Such a great place!

I really wanted to like this place more. Having lived in Germany I had really high hopes and expectation for a good bratwurst, fries and mayo.
The large open room and beer hall look with communal tables are great. However the I found the lighting in there way too dark for a casual place. They have lots of beer selection which is great and the food came pretty fast. It was a bit confusing the first time as their was no one to answer our questions and how the ordering system worked.
I had the simple curry wurst with a pork sausage with duck fat fries. I was disappointed, the portion felt very small for the price. The tomato curry sauce came in a small container on the side for dipping, and it just didn’t feel and taste the same as the ones in Germany. The fries and mayo were ok, not amazing either, dare i say over-​hyped. Maybe I’ve just been spoiled by the real deal.

Vous voulez manger un merguez frite à Toronto? C’est ici qu’il faut venir, car vous y trouverez toutes les variétés de saucisses pour votre hot-​dog haut de gamme !

L’endroit est canon: une espèce de loft de 300m2 décoré avec gout et style, un bijoux.
Le concept est assez simple: on y sert des hot dog, mais on propose 30 saucisses différentes (dont deux végé).
Les frites sont excellentes.
De nombreuses bières au choix.
Et en plus pas très cher pour un endroit trendy dans Toronto, c’est plutot cool!