Das Gasthaus

5 stars for the atmosphere: quaint, candlelight but not too dark with funky 80’s euro music which normally I may not be a fan of in restaurants but somehow this really worked and made you feel like you were out of the country. The service was very attentive. The chacuterie followed by the schnitzel was appropriately portioned and tasty– Nice mixture of flavors and good crunch provided by pickled onions and red cabbage slaw. Pricing was reasonable. Nice addition to the Danforth and it is only 2 minutes from Broadview subway station so accessible from anywhere.

Our server seated us promptly and was helpful in assisting with food and beverage choices. Our drinks and food arrived quickly. Everything was delicious! Great, warm environment, I’ll be back and I highly recommend others to check it out.

Kickass joint. Had some white sausage and some Schmukers.
I was entirely satisfied with my service. The owner even came out and saw to my satisfaction. Das gashous is a lovely place

Sitting in the window looking out on this lively stretch of Danforth, my husband and I enjoyed a nice glass of wine and enormous schnitzel sandwiches on pretzel buns. Not a chance we would be able to eat it all. Delicious! Loved the music, the weird German dayings on the chalkboard and the whole vibe. Recommended!

We came here tonight for wine, but will for sure be back for dinner soon! I got SO hungry watching the beautiful dishes go by, but I already had dinner plans. The schnitzels looked AMAZING, and I hear on Wednesdays it is all-​you-​can-​eat schnitzel, including vegetarian schnitzel. Our wine was lovely, and service attentive.

I really liked the place! The atmosphere is absolutely amazing and so are the selection of the German beers! On both times I’ve been here I’ve ordered the Charcuterie and I like it. The only reason I haven’t given a 5 stars is because they never put enough bread and the fish (herring) is not very good. Next time I’ll see if they can change for something else or try something new :)

I really want to like this place. The owner is friendly and makes you feel welcome. The problem is the drink prices. Black Tower (aka quietly poured as «Dornfelder») is more than $ 10 a glass. Niagara’s Between the Lines Riesling was $ 16 a glass with tax. The whole bottle goes for under $ 16 from the winery. That’s a pretty steep mark up.

Some of the best schnitzel I’ve ever had the chance of eating. It’s so very flavourful and very authentic. Paired with one of their German beers on tap and you’re in heaven. Reasonably priced, definitely my new favourite German house in Toronto!

Hello Ruthie.
Thanks for following up
My soda stream beverage was Non-​Alcoholic as I was driving that day. And it was not made fresh — the server that day pulled a pre filled bottle out from the bar fridge and poured it directly into my glass — the machine a top the bar was never used.
I ordered a soda stream with a flavor shot of sorrel I believe. The flavor shot had so little flavor I asked for an additional flavor shot. Sorrel is something I’m very familiar with and should have been more flavorful.
We had one app and we shared a dinner plate.
The server we had that day was not very helpful nor was he compassionate to our comments which is why when we saw the $ 27 soda stream on our bill we paid and left without comment.

Love this place. Good food. Good atmosphere. Ruthie and Karen are a hoot! Will be back :)

Just went for «All you can eat sausage Tuesday’s» which should actually be named «all you can eat French fries».
We paid $ 35 for two of us and could only eat 1 sausage each. Since you have to eat a pound of fries with it before getting another order of sausage.
So our bill was $ 70 for a couple drinks, a couple 5 inch sausages and 2 pounds of fries.
This doesn’t include the terrible service we received while there which included «I don’t know how to pronounce it, I’m not German»
And not even telling us that it was all you could eat sausage Tuesday’s. When I asked about it he didn’t give us anymore details other then «you can’t share»
Misleading and overpriced for some okay food… Unless you like French fries, which in all honesty where good, just not $ 35 good!
Didn’t like it from the start, wish I would’ve left earlier.

I had a great experience tonight. Very warm service, awesome beer selection and good German food. Nice place to spend a Friday night in February.

Highly mediocre food for surprisingly high prices. The atmosphere is lackluster, the waitress we had not particularly attentive – overall a very shrug-​worthy experience.

Enjoyed a fabulous brunch at Das Gasthaus with my German beau and will certainly be returning — and soon!
While we were sad to see the resto was quiet, it worked to our advantage with über fast service and personal attention from front of house staff and management.
Our food came out fast, tasty and authentic to it’s German roots and we were very pleased to hear of the local sourcing in ingredients. My guy’s pints were perfectly poured and my «Hugo» German Mimosa was a refreshing treat.
Thanks for the fabulous food and service Ruthie — we’ve already raved to friends and will be back soon!

very good food, and on both of our visits have been served by the same gentleman. At first he seemed a little awkward but we quickly found that endearing.
The place is small, but adequate, and the service has always been spot on. We don’t drink alcohol, and this hasn’t been an issue. (I am sure they have plenty of German beers, a nd we are probably missing out, but I don’t care).
We will be going back, and it is becoming a main-​stay on our west-​Danforth outings

Our group of 3 decided to eat here after a long day of walking in the city. We thought we would try this little joint for some dinner.
We ordered a pretzel which was really good. It came out warm and soft and was served with what I assume is homemade Dijon mustard. The schnitzel was also good but not memorable. The outside had the perfect crunch and crisp but I would have preferred it served with a sauce rather than butter.
My biggest issue with this restaurant is the service. When my table ordered waters to start (which after the day of walking we had, we could not get enough water) and as our waiter was walking away he made a comment that made me feel awkward for the remainder of my meal.
I am not a walking dollar sign and I appreciate not being treated as such. Considering the place was almost completely empty when we sat down, this little hipster gastro pub was lucky to get our business.
Though the food was good, this is a place I will not be returning to.

First things first, it’s a very lazy walking distance from Broadview Station. Score! That means you now have a reason to leave your car at home, stop blaming the weather for being a hermit and finally get your German jollies on.
Secondly, I love all things brunch: it starts with my favourite letter, it’s a portmanteau word, and it’s a great way to glamorize drinking with breakfast; albeit, Russians insist that champagne for breakfast is only appropriate for aristocrats and degenerates but I digress…
Das Gasthaus was my choice for the first brunch of 2014 for various reasons: it’s located in the area I’m sentimentally attached to, it’s very conveniently situated and like most Eastern Europeans, I’m a carboholic. Hey, if pizza as a vegetable was good enough for U.S. congress, I’ll do them one better and add vodka to that list. Bite me. It’s a potato.
As I was strolling along Southside of Danforth, my mind was already entertaining my stomach with fantasies of various livers, bratwurst and sauerkraut, while sheepishly shooing away any involvement of beer. Yay, I’m going out for German! AND my first time dining alone, ever. OMG, I’m almost a well-​functioning adult! Good grief, this weather is gross, can’t wait to eat something substantial…
It was pretty hard to make out the atmosphere from the outside, which only intrigued me further, so as I pulled the door open, what initially met the eye were a variety of adorable chandeliers and a *gasp* gorgeous antique blue velvet bench. The charming, intimate place smelled inviting and a pretty floral paining on the wall instantly made the restaurant feel like a cozy home of a pedantic frau. Yes, it was that clean.
I wasn’t greeted by a frau, I got a warm welcome from Marc instead. As he bid farewell to a couple who were just on their way out (and appeared delighted), I decided to park myself at the bar. It was still quite early in the afternoon so I was pretty excited to have the place all to myself. Marc mentioned a few specialty drinks he had been offering, one of them being hot chocolate with mint schnapps, which I am looking forward to trying one evening in place of dessert. Second suggestion was hot cider with rum. Third option was… couldn’t tell ya. He had me at cider, I couldn’t think of anything more perfect on a windy January afternoon.
It definitely hit the spot: the perfect blend of acidity and sweetness, infused with the comforting scent of cinnamon and just the right amount of rum to warm up your frozen heart without setting your lungs on fire.
«I’m SO hungry! What would you recommend?»
Marc offered me a very uncomplicated, easy to understand menu that varied from light fare to substantial «hungry man» options. I settled for the golden middle, choosing the classic two eggs, roasted potatoes, thick cut bacon and smoked Gouda.
«It’s served in a small skillet», Marc smiled.
While waiting for the meal, we were engaged in a pleasant conversation about the décor: the mural, the furniture origin, our favourite dining spots in Toronto, our mutual love for Queen St. and large canines. He evidently exuded passion for hospitality as well as genuine support of local business owners.
My food arrived on a humble wooden tray, in a petite skillet (as promised), with some fresh fruit and toasted rye on the side. If much like yours truly, you possess the grace of a cow on ice skates, I suggest starting with the fruit not only for proper digestion purposes, but also to keep face and avoid scalding yourself. By the time you’re finished, your food will be at the adequate temperature and cantaloupe fruit is best enjoyed ahead of the meal anyway (IMHO)
The eggs were fresh and cooked perfectly, with silky yolk oozing all over crispy bacon and cheese-​coated potatoes. No extra salt or pepper were required. I was only halfway through my cider and although I am not a fan of drinking with my meals, the subtle acidity settled the richness of eggs while cinnamon enhanced the smokiness of beloved Gouda beautifully. Potatoes were well-​prepared, not mushy or hard, but rather that perfect roasted «al dente», if you will. And bacon… Well, bacon is bacon is bacon, and when it’s a proper thick cut variety, the only thing you’re left with is deciding whether to pile it on top of rye or devour it like a caveman. To be honest, I don’t recall if I even used my utensils for that part. I’m pretty sure I threw my manners out the window for that one. I attack my bacon with bare hands, I don’t think there’s a way to be lady-​like about it.
«You know, Ruthie loves smoking. She does this wonderful thing with eggs, you have to try them some time. She calls them Russian eggs and they are wonderful, with dill…» Sold. I’ve never had smoked eggs, please let me know if you tried them.
The touching finale of the meal was a hand-​written bill. How like Europe. I will be back for dinner. Bye-​bye social anxiety over dining alone. Thank you, Das Gasthaus

This is the second time I’ve visited Des Gasthaus. The first time I went with a German friend of mine. We had the happy hour pretzels and beer and ate a variety of small plates and had few more beers. She was impressed with the authenticity of the offerings. It was a Friday night and the place was packed!
I returned on a Tuesday evening in time for happy hour (4pm –6pm) where, as advertised on the website, pretzels are $ 1 and 1L of local beer is $ 10. We started with the happy hour pretzels and beer. We then ordered the schnitzel (greasy and tasteless), lamb/​pork sausage special (freshly made in house and very good) and had more beer. We shared the apple pie for desert and it was tasty. I told the server that I had visited a few weeks earlier and had come well out of my way to visit again.
When I received my bill, I saw that I had been charged $ 9 for the two happy hour pretzels instead of $ 2. When I pointed out the error, the server said that she was recently told that happy hour for pretzels is from 10am to 12pm (this is fascinating, considering the restaurant is not even open until 4pm on Tuesdays!), and not 4pm-​6pm. When I showed her that the pretzels are clearly advertised on the website for $ 1 each from 4pm-​6pm, she stared me down unpleasantly, and was not willing to budge.
To me, this is a breach of contract, and overall, quite arrogant. It appears that the place is doing well enough that it does not care about keeping its word. A repeat customer like me who travelled to the other side of the city (and dragged a friend along as well) instead of going to a local place in my own neighbourhood, is evidently just a drop in the bucket for them. If you do choose to visit I’d recommend that you ask the server about pricing, and that you take a video of the reply, because clearly you can’t trust their word in writing.
My two stars reflect the high prices and the fact that the establishment does not honour its own website. If I were to judge the food alone, I’d give it 3.5 stars.

I met Chef Derek Mikensky outside this resto one night and I recognized the face from somewhere. I said hi and walked by but I kept thinking «I know this guy». I stopped myself, turned around and walked towards him. «Are you on TV? Restaurant Takeover?» I asked and he replied with a laugh and smile «Yes». We got to chat a bit and he told me that everyone wants to open on the west side but he decided to open in the east end because it’s a really cool area but nobody really knows about it… yet. I’ve always thought the east end was such a sick spot which is why I moved back but it needs the recognition. I am glad he opened a German place here because I’m all for different cuisine in the east.
The décor is awesome because it’s simple and homey but some nice chandeliers and paintings keep it fresh and hip. They only had one server but she was on top of it. We say by the bar, which is always my fav spot because you get to see everything go down especially if they had an open kitchen close by.
We ordered the Poutine, stuffed pasta, potato salad and a charcuterie board. I really wanted to try the schnitzel and sausage but they were out of it, which means business was good on Sunday.
The food was fresh, tasty, and hit the spot and the beer selection was excellent. Forget which one I had but I asked the refer to give me a recommendation. It was light but tasty which is what I like if Guinness is not on tap.
I will have to come back here soon to try the items that were sold out but I do recommend this place for their food, chill atomspherre, and great friendly service.
Thanks Chef glad you recognize the east!

4.3-ish stars. A little expensive and a little sweaty (no A/​C??). But the service was more than on point and the food was clearly prepared in-​house. I believe the place is supposed to take on a North German Theme (think Hamburg).
Had the 3-​sausage plate along with the personal-​sized cured meat board (ie. without the cheese and the boiled eggs) which came with house-​cured salami and a house-​cured sausage. Both were excellently delicate, had a strong porky flavour and the sausage was clearly made in a proper sausage casing. They also had a purple «beat butter» and really coursely-​ground mustard. I probably asked for way too much of both…
The sausage from board reappeared on the sausage trio entrée, and was definitely the standout of the three. It had a nice sweetness to it. It was paired with with potato rosti (or cold potato salad, if you so choose) and house made pickles.
Beer selection was unsurprisingly German, with local brewers’ takes on German styles but most things readily available at the LCBO (no Schneider-​Weisse though :().
I think I overheard the owner say that they are going to try and incorporate more wild game like deer, possibly rabbit onto the menu.