Burdock Brewery
Bar, American in Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto
Part of Kensington Market, Chinatown and Queen West
#1,914 in Toronto. 51 Redditors across 86 mentions, Oct 2023 to Sep 2026.
What Reddit says
A Kensington-area brewery and tavern often listed among the good local bars, with a second location. Redditors say the food and beer have improved, and staff are accommodating with substitutions. Generally recommended if you are nearby.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
- 7.8Craft Beer#21 for craft beer in TorontoWorth trying
- Burgers4 Redditors
- Fries3 Redditors
- Desserts2 Redditors
- Brunch1 Redditor
- Coffee1 Redditor
- Schnitzel1 Redditor
- Smash Burgers1 Redditor
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“shout out to Burdock who let me sub a slaw served with an entirely different menu item”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Food is great is both locations”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Burdock has upped its game. I like it. Worth it to go if you're in the area.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Cote de Beouf, Linnys, or Burdocks Kensington location might give a more unique experience.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Bellwoods - Blood brothers - Burdock - True history”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Add burdock for west end and Godspeed for east end.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Blood Brothers, Bellwoods, Leftfield and Burdock should keep you busy.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “go to Burdock Tavern for beers and a snack on the patio”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I’d rate Bellwoods well above the older Burdock for food.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I'm not so sure about the new patio at Burdock”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “head to Burdock, grab a couple of beers and have them both in the park.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Best new bar: Burdock Tavern”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Dec 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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