The Wren
#38 in Toronto. 172 Redditors across 305 mentions, Oct 2023 to Sep 2026.
What Reddit says
East end Danforth pub praised for its food and beer, including daily specials and classic dishes. Redditors say it is hard to get a table.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
- 9.4Sandwiches#5 for sandwiches in TorontoTop pick
- 8.7Fries#11 for fries in TorontoWorth trying
- 8.6Fried Chicken Sandwiches#7 for fried chicken sandwiches in TorontoWorth trying
- 8.0Burgers25 RedditorsWorth trying
- 7.5Craft Beer9 RedditorsWorth trying
- Vegan Food5 Redditors
- Smash Burgers3 Redditors
- Barbecue2 Redditors
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“I've had some amazing dishes here over the years but this is the first time I've ever seen this classic here and they killed it.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jan 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Come to the east end and add Ricky+Olivia, Lake Inez, Wood Owl, Maha’s, Gio Rana’s, Goods and Provisions and the Wren to that list!”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “This place has to be top 5 for best fried chicken sandwiches in the city right??”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “The Wren was also a vibe - burgers was awesome, well priced, kind and friendly service.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Nov 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “this was easily one of the best meals I've had this year”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Dec 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “My choices for more western food are The Wren, Union (might be at the top of budget depending on how you order), or The Rhino.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “The wren never misses, food or beer. Unparalleled pub and my fave in the city, worth the trip to Greenwood station.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “My favourite chicken sandwich in the city is from The Wren.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “The Wren on Danforth makes some of the best smash burgers in the entire GTA”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Not in your circle but all close enough: Beach Hill Smokehouse, The Wren, Holi Taco, Knuckle Sandwich, El Sazón de la Tía Flor, Alforat Iraqi”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “The Wren”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jan 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “The wren is also somewhat close and never misses”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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