After traveling for inspiration to the world’s best food halls, Woodcliffe Landmark Properties and MOD Development have created the expansive Waterworks Food Hall in King West.
It took over a decade to complete (open since July 2024), with “incredibly complicated” challenges in preserving its art deco architecture.
Inside this 55,000 sq. ft. structure are the original stone quoins, copper coping and dog-toothed brick under a lofty 44’ ceiling.
HISTORY OF WATERWORKS
The building held a commercial centre from 1837 to the 1900s, then a public works facility in the 1930s until around 2013.
COOL ABOUT THE BUILDING. GET TO THE FOOD!
True to Toronto’s multicultural food rep’, Waterworks brings an eclectic mix under one roof …from flame-seared sushi to Jewish Deli and Barbeque.
The spacious layout is flooded with sunlight thanks to its 20’ windows. Explore the delectably growing list of vendors who call it home:
- Aburi Sushi: Known for torched sushi and hand rolls
- Arepa Republic: Specializing in Venezuelan street food
- Boxcar Social: A coffee bar offering a selection of beverages
- Civil Works: A cocktail bar from the creators of Civil Liberties
- Dave’s Genuine Deli: A Jewish-style deli and barbecue
- Grape Witches: A natural wine shop and bar
- Harry’s Charbroiled: Gourmet burgers
- Island Oysters: Fresh Canadian oysters at decent prices with $2 specials
- Karak Stuffed Naan & Chai: Stuffed naan and chai café
- Liu Loqum Atelier: Turkish delight and pastry maker
- Musoshin Ramen: Kyoto-style ramen made from scratch
- Otto’s Berlin Doner: Berlin street food from Kensington Market
- Scooped by Demetres: Artisanal ice cream
- Soi Thaifoon: Authentic Thai cuisine with freshly imported ingredients
- Taco Lupita: Offering tacos and other Mexican fare
- Vit Beo: A late-night Vietnamese snack spot
