I love food halls!! This one was super cute and aesthetic not only inside, but the outside courtyard area was awesome. We loved just sitting there and soaking up the nice weather. It felt so peaceful and calm. There was a variety of food and dessert and drink options inside the food hall - juice, ice cream, Asian food, American food, and so much more. Everyone seemed really nice, and there wasn't a huge huge rush for the restaurants, so I think service would've been pretty fast too. read more

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Gord and I had supper in the courtyard at Waterworks Food Hall yesterday. I got a large Jamaican Mi Crazy Chicken (famous jerk chicken served with rice) from Rasta Pasta so I could take home half for leftovers. I'm glad I did because it was very good. Gord had a messy but tasty Rumbera (Venezuelan pulled pork cheddar cheese + garlic) from The Arepa Republic. read more

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We came here after walking around Toronto on a hot summer day, and it was so refreshing to walk into some AC and grab a cold drink. This is a neat little spot with multiple options for food and drink and ice cream. More elevated than just a cafeteria and some neat architecture inside. We just stopped in for a drink so went to the bar during happy hour. I was honestly debating between their happy hour mocktail and a limoncello spritz. Since they were the same price at happy hour, I decided to go with the booze! The bartender was attentive and made our drinks efficiently. I normally prefer limoncello plain and not in a cocktail, but the spritz just sounded so refreshing. And it was indeed. Just what we needed as a break. read more

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A super cool food hall and community area. You can find anything you want here. Also lots of space to just hangout or even work out of. It also has outdoors area and dog park which is great. read more

An elegant food hall with a great variety of food options, from Aburi Sushi, Jamaican Italian fusion (Rasta Pasta) to Turkish delights (Liu). They also have a couple of wine and cocktail bars too. Around the corner there is a lounge/bar area and during the Monday long weekend when I was there it was quite empty and great hang out spot to even get some work done. Service was quick and efficient and it was rather quiet, but it could've been because I went on a long weekend a while back so can't tell how a normal work week would've been like. read more

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Nice food hall that has quite a variety of food options! Most were just opening or prepping when we walked in, so we didn't try any of the food, but from what I saw, they had Pub food, Japanese, Indian, Ice Cream, Desserts, Italian, and more. I like that it's an actual mix of food and not just the same type of food offering over and over again. We stopped at Waterworks Bar and had a few nicely crafted cocktails that we really enjoyed. Would definitely stop by here next time we're in Toronto to try the food! read more

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Visually stunning food hall with a wide variety of dining options and a full bar. Excellent ramen at Musoshin and eggplant fries at Indian Street Food. read more

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Waterworks food hall is a beautiful well designed space. There are a lot of great food options and bars to choose from so I feel like it can meet a lot of different tastes. I have to admit I did circle for sometime trying to decided, which isn't a bad thing but for someone who loves to eat, it becomes difficult to decide. I came here for a work social, so we had the East Annex Hall reserved for our group. There are a few private spaces like this which makes it a perfect option for socials. We were all given a gift card with money so I got the Drunken Noodles with beef from Soi Thaifoon and the Chili Fries from Harry's. As I mentioned there are so many options, from Mexican, Italian, Jamaican, Japanese....and so on! There are bars as well, coffee and dessert options. The main lower space has all the food options, there is a sizeable patio out front and also around the corner which was more of a courtyard. The upper space are private spaces and lower level is underground parking and the washrooms. It is a well thought out space! Service at the two places were great. Fast and friendly! Great experience and hopefully one day I can revisit! read more

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Had some sushi there and it was so good! The service was fast and efficient. Would def come back again read more

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This place is beautiful with an eclectic array of food stalls. Everything from donars to ramen to sushi etc. Lots of seating, indoor and out. My only complaint is the prices. Almost 30 bucks for a bowl of ramen. Come on. That's ridiculous. Unfortunately, I will think twice before visiting again but I'm glad I went once. read more

This food hall is a repurposed space from the old Waterworks building. They haverenovated and repurposed it nicely. The interior looks nice, modern, stylish, clean, and air conditioned. There are artworks adorning the ceiling. There are a few different entrances to the food hall, and there are both indoor and outdoor patio seatings. It tends to get quite crowded and can be hard to find a seat, especially on weekends. The new location of Lee restaurant is connected to this food hall building. Although it has a nice ambience and interior design, the food selection is very typical. There doesn't seem to be anything unique (ramen, aburi sushi, burgers, pizza, tacos), except perhaps the stuffed naan (Pakistani fusion) that is somewhat unique. read more

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My first time visiting the new Waterworks Food Hall and I regret not coming earlier! Love the space. They have plugs near a lot of the seats which make it a great spot to work (when it's not busy ofc - like maybe on a weekday!) A lot of variety in food - sushi, ramen, naan, vietnamese, coffee and turkish desserts! There's a super cute bar upstairs too. 10/10 recommend if you don't know where to eat. read more

Waterworks Food Hall - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

After hearing about the Waterworks Food Hall, I wanted to check it out. Had an opportunity to explore this hall with a friend. The ambiance right off the bat was what drew us in! All the restaurants are centred in the middle of the hall and surrounding it, were different seating options. You can either order from the table through their QR code system or go order directly from them. I decided to try Karak-Stuffed Naan and Chai Cafe. After reading some reviews, I decided to try the Bihari Kabob stuffed Naan and their Kashmiri Chai. Added a Mint Coriander dip to my meal as well. At first I thought it would not fill me, but I was wrong. Very filling meal and heavy as well! I wouldn't say I was the biggest fan of the flavour as the meat to other ingredient ratio was in favour of the meat. It was spicy as well. The Kashmiri Chai was nice but if you have a sweet tooth, I would request more sugar packets! The ambiance was what makes the food hall shine! It is pricey, but if you want to try something new then I would check this place put! read more

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I visited this place recently and was immediately drawn to the ceiling art, most of it was custom and really eye catching! The space itself is huge, with both indoor and outdoor seating available. There are a mix of high and low tables, and every table has a QR code for easy food ordering. It's a great spot for a date or even a casual hangout with friends. I went in the late evening, so unfortunately, some of the food vendors had already closed. I'm definitely planning to come back earlier next time to try more options. The variety here is great, there's pho, ramen, sushi, pizza, tacos, burgers and fries, drinks, beer, cocktails, coffee, ice cream and more. There's even a second floor that looked like an event space? or an additional bar, and looking at the map, more food vendors are on the way. After walking around a bit, I ended up at Tantxo * Steak Bar and got the Steak & Fries. The line was long, but the wait was worth it!! Their fries were crispy and well-seasoned, and the steak was juicy and fresh. When you're done eating, there's a self-service area where you can toss your trash and return your plates and bowls, kind of like a food court. It was also easy to navigate, and I appreciated that the washrooms were gender neutral with individual stalls for privacy. Definitely coming back with friends to check it out! :) read more

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Went to check out Waterworks Food Hall over the weekend, and here's what was sampled: A couple of square slices from Pizzeria Popolo - one Margherita and the other a pepperoni, onion and mushroom slice. Solid start! The aptly titled "Toronto's Favourite Reuben Sandwich" from Dave's Genuine Deli lives up to its name. Just a finger-licking, pick up & gobble the shaved meat bits falling from the sandwich, lip-smacking experience! ‍ Nestled on a huge bed of frites is currywurst from Otto's Berlin Döner, this combination of the sausage and sauce makes me want to nab the first flight to Berlin. Superb! And finally, I tried my first pabellon arepa from The Arepa Republic - a taste sensation of shredded flank steak, black beans, fried sweet plantain and white cheese - that make me want to come back and sample the rest of the menu! There are many tables and seating areas, along with countertop dining in front of the booths. Also, one can order from their table via a QR code on said table. We came by for lunch, and there was a lot of space and natural sunlight coming thru the hall that kept a relaxed atmosphere. The staff kept everything clean and tidy so no one has to wait very long for a space to eat! read more

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I love the design of the space. For me, it is much more akin to the style of a New York food hall. Love the spherical art pieces suspended above. With the recent onslaught of food halls opening, most recently at The Well. There's a familiar names at waterworks . A definite variety of food available. However, I tried two spot that I hadn't had before. Karak stuffed naan and Chai. I ordered the Chicken Malai -Stuffed with Buttermilk Roasted Chicken Breast, Infused with Mild Aromatic Traditional Spices, and Flavoured Cream. It sounded more flavourful but it tasted one note. It's not bad but not something I would order again. The customer service here was fantastic !. The other spot SOI Thai food. I had the foon roll. Made with Fresh Mint, Lettuce, Carrots, Purple Cabbage and Spring Roll. Well, this was unusual. Every element was fresh and the spring roll itself perfectly crisp. It was the combination of these elements that did not work for me. I made it half way through one roll. I tried eating the elements separately.. The combination, for me, left an aftertaste hard to deter. The sauces helped to hide it a little. wanted to eat more for the ten bucks or so I paid but I couldn't. At least I tried . The other menu items like the classic pad Thai if I were hungrier I might have tried. One of the reasons this spot receives 2 is the washroom facilities. Oh dear. It is not a pleasant scent for a new space. It's a beautiful, universal washroom concept but the scent is off putting. You know that smell when you reuse a dirty mop? That scent. If you're wondering in terms of washroom facilities : Table was my fave, then the Well, chefs hall, queens crossing and union station I think it's still early with this space and there's room to grow. Design wise. It's probably my favourite but I wish some of the things that were at the others were in this one. I totally recommend trying this spot. Lots of seating options. I do wish there were more plate options for dining in instead of to go or thin paper on aluminum tray (you end up having soggy paper when using a knife and fork and having ripped wet bits on the aluminum tray spreading into your food...kinda gross) There's definitely many food favourites like Aburi Sushi, Scooped, Boxcar Social, Otto's Berlin Doner. There's also a bar in the middle . read more

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A relatively new space that is a great gathering space for the neighborhood. The food hall has a wide range of restaurants to choose from, so everyone can find at least a dish they would like. Love the different seating spaces available to choose from also. We had the Bihari Kabob stuffed naan from Karak. It was a great choice as the naan is stuffed full of beef and smothered in garlic sauce. Prepared fresh and it was absolutely delicious. The revival of this old building is done really well with a good mix of old elements and new clean structures to support the new reincarnation of this building. read more

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Great addition in the neighbourhood. The interior is modern and upscale. Waterworks offers a variety of food and drink options with ample seating. Many of the tables have plugs as well and I've seen people work from there. read more

Waterworks Food Hall - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Another food hall review. LOL. I liked this food hall better than Chef's Hall! Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambience 5/5 Prices: 3/5 (coz it's expensive here) Food: There are lots of options here. Here are the places we went to below. I will post more detailed reviews on the food for each restaurant separately. Aburi Sushi: I ordered the salmon oshi take out & ebi oshi take out. That's 6 pieces for $20 plus tax. I thought the taste was good & the prices typical for torched sushi. Service was great. They were friendly. When you order you have the option to be texted when your food is ready for pickup. I decided just to wait in front of them. They got my order done pretty quickly. Otto's Berlin Doner: Hubby got the lamb & veal doner which had fries underneath. We shared this dish. He said the service was good & he got the food pretty quickly. The cost of the doner was $17 plus tax. Harry's Charbroiled: Hubby got a plan Jane burger with bacon & cheese. He got me a plan Jane burger with just lettuce. He said the service was good. I went back later to order fries & onion rings & I thought their service was good too. My order got done quickly. Pizzeria Popolo: Hubby got a slice of pepperoni pizza & a tiramisu for dessert. He said the food tasted good but the tiramisu was typical. The service was good here as well. He got a bottle of water, the pepperoni & tiramisu for $17 plus tax. Boxcar Social: Hubby got a coffee here. The service was good & also friendly here. He said he would buy coffee from them again. Btw, the only dessert place in here is Scooped. Which is an ice cream place. I really wish they had a bakery or another sweets place here. I went without for dessert because I can't have ice cream unfortunately. Ambience: This food hall was renovated from it's original purpose of a waterworks building. In front of the building is a nice little park with a playground for kids & a dog park too. There were lots of people at the food hall with dogs & no one minded, which I though was really nice. I liked seeing all the different dogs with their owners. The decor & openness in this place is really nice. The ceilings are super high & hanging from the ceiling is art work that brings colour into the space. The basic colour scheme is black & white with grey accent colours. Though there is one section of the food hall that looks like a fancy bar with lounge area & dining tables. Hubby & I sat there to eat because it was cooler than the rest of the seating out where the food stalls are. There are doors from the bar / lounge that go out to a stone paved courtyard that also has tables & chairs. Across from there is Susur Lee's restaurant Lee. We didn't go inside Lees so I can't comment on what that was like. I didn't see any food disposal bins so I think they were integrated into the decor. We left our trays on our table as we couldn't find the bins. LOL. Later on we talked to a young man who was walking around with a spray bottle, rag & tray. He said it was his job to clear away the food & clean the tables. People come here with their families so expect to see kids here as well. In fact I think I saw every demographic here. Families, single people, couples, and I saw people of all kinds of ethnicities too. People we talked to here were so friendly. I love a place that brings people together like this. It's a cool place to hang out. There are universal washrooms on the lower level of the food hall. Access is through a staircase or elevator. The universal washroom has 10 individual stalls & 4 handicap stalls. The individual stalls have walls & doors that go from the ceiling to the floor with no gap. So there is complete privacy & the doors lock of course. The toilets are black & shaped like european style toilets (round toilet seat with no gap in the front). There is a full flush & half flush button on the wall. Also a peg to hang your purse/bag or jacket. The sinks & mirrors are in the middle of the washroom. I did come across one guy who was confused by the universal washroom as he saw me walking out & he did a double take at the washroom sign. There is parking at the food hall as well for those who come by car. There is an event hall above the food hall but that was closed for now so I wasn't able to look at that space. Overall: I would say I like Waterworks food hall better than Chef's Hall. But for price & selection I think the Well's food hall trumps Waterworks. Still, this is a really nice place to eat at. It has a more relaxed & welcoming vibe than Chef's Hall in my opinion. The Well's food hall is more chaotic but I chalk that up to there being much more food vendors in a what felt like smaller area. I like Waterworks food hall & The Well's food hall for different things. I would definitely come back here to try food from the other food vendors. read more

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Loved their lounge area that were very spacious. I took my food & coffee, sat down and enjoyed watching snow falling outside at the park from the window. They also have Happy Hour that you could enjoy drinks with a resonable price. read more

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So nice to see more food options in downtown Toronto! This is a brand new food hall with lots of familiar restaurants. Drink purchases are centralized by the food hall and there is ample seating in various spots between the food stalls. I ordered a few things to try around the food hall, including salmon sushi at Aburi Sushi, pad thai at Soi Thaifood, and pizza at Pizzeria Popolo. Everything was delicious. Would definitely recommend checking Waterworks out if you are ever in the area - there is something for everyone. read more

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Finally more food halls in Toronto! This one has a beautiful court yard in the back as well as a range of seating in the inside. They also have a large event hall upstairs. It's a very beautiful space to hang out and enjoy. read more

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This new spacious food hall is located right behind Lee restaurant, with outdoor seating and spacious indoor seating. All the restaurants seem to be higher end and quality. The variety is pretty good, from sushi to tacos, you can find it here. The building itself is historical with high ceilings. There are washrooms on the lower floor. read more

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Lots of great food options here to serve many tastes. Very new and trendy. We only stopped by here for drinks. They allow us to bring our drink outside where there is a park with seating area. Just remember to return the glass. All the restaurants here are cashless. read more

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Waterworks is a new trendy food hall that just opened at Brant and Richmond. Lots of variety to choose from but each stall is extremely $$ for the quality and quantity of food. Tried the vit beo for their crepe and it was so expensive for a crepe with stuffed iceberg lettuce and maybe 5 pieces of chicken. This was 21$! i would not recommend. Other places were also quite expensive, 6 piece sushi for 20$, 25$ for pulled pork sandwich and fries and drink, and 27$ for a bowl of raman!!! i couldnt believe the prices.. the well food court is much much better. Would not be returning to waterworks. read more

Located near Richmond and Brant St., Waterworks Food Hall just opened earlier this week. The vibe?....an elevated food hall. There are multiple food vendors to satisfy the pickiest of eaters. Your friends are craving sushi but you want a burger and tacos? - you can get it all. The food vendors range from pizza to burgers, Thai food, ice cream, oysters, coffee, arepas...there's many food cuisines to explore. The food hall also has a bar with alcoholic as well as a wide selection of non-alcoholic options. Moreover, they may have rotating vendors in the future and Grape Witches is also opening a location here as well. I've been at Waterworks Food Hall several times now, mainly for coffee at Boxcar Social. I did dine at Aburi Sushi as well. Opened by the Aburi Restaurant Group (who also own Miku, Minami, Tora, etc.), their new temaki (hand roll) sushi bar is a unique take on their well beloved classic aburi sushi you find in their other restaurants. They do offer dine in and take out. If you want to dine in you just take a seat at the bar and a sushi chef will come over to explain how to order and their concept. There is an order sheet where you mark your order and the chef will freshly make your sushi. The twist...all the things they offer (aburi sushi, nigiri) are wrapped in a nori (seaweed) sheet. The result?...you get the same delicious tasting sushi but with a crunch from the texture of the seaweed. The fact that the sushi is made fresh right in front of you was great as well. Service was attentive and friendly. Overall, great new food hall that offers a wide variety of food options for everyone. It definitely has a more elevated and upscale vibe. There are staff who constantly clean and clear tables. The second time I went later this week the food hall definitely was a lot busier even at 3pm in the afternoon. I definitely see it as a great spot to eat lunch and it will definitely be packed on the weekends. Do check it out if you are around the area! read more

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The Aburi Sushi spot it my favourite! It's from the same restaurant group as Miku. I love the salmon and ebi oshi. Great service and experience! read more

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This is a proper food hall. Nice variety of food choices. The space is gorgeous with the high ceilings and industrial design elements. Sadly, not enough seating. The south side is narrow and awkward. It's buzzing now considering today is their first day to open. Will it last? Time will tell. read more

My company held our Christmas event at Waterworks Food Hall. At first, when I looked up this place, I thought this was someone's condomiun. Which was somewhat strange. Anyhow...... The venue is actually quite nice and yes it looks new. It managed to fit 600 people with plenty of space left. They have some built in food stations in the middle of the hall. I believe, the purpose of the place was supposed to be a food hall with different vendors with the same concept as Chelsea market in NYC? Maybe that concept might happen.... who knows. But in the meantime, my company rented the entire space for our Christmas party which was really cool. There is a upstairs but there isn't a lot of space upstairs. The venue decor was really nice. There is also a outside seating area. Looks like the ouside seating area is not open yet and it might be open sometime next year in 2023 Looks like the the Food Hall concept was supposed to happen sometime this year (2022) in the fall according to blog.to. Guess it got prosponed. https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2022/06/waterworks-food-hall-toronto/ Well, I guess I will just keep my eyes out in the summer time to see if the Food Hall concept will happen or not? read more

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Toronto has a lot of food halls. This one was quite good because it had a great selection of stalls, and they were all open. We went on a weekday for lunch. There is seating inside and out, though not that much seating. There is a bar area which has very comfortable chairs. There were several people using the area as their all day workspace. It definitely has a great selection of restaurants and I would recommend it for a bite if you're in the area. read more

Food hall is renovated nicely with open concept and high ceilings. Lots of nice vendors but lacking seating. Summer works for outdoor seating but they may need to expand use of event space for winter seating. read more

This would be a fantastic place for a morning coffee, except you have imbeciles like the Rasta Pasta employee who thought it would be a great idea to watch TV on his phone, volume at full blast, three feet away from me. Rasta Pasta, please pay your employees a living wage so they can afford earbuds, which you can buy at Dollarama. Meantime, I left with a headache. read more

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An absolutely beautiful space and a decent selection of restaurants. The ability to order from most restaurants at your table is a nice touch. Prices are high, but quite frankly that's to be expected. The bar has a nice selection as well read more