Otto’s Berlin Döner

Stopped by for a quick snack since the name sounded legit and even reminded me of the now long-gone Otto's Bier Hall. On this late summer outing most people were outside, so the place was pretty quiet when I came in. I ordered the Veal and Lamb Teller and it came out fast. Despite the aged interior, the food itself was a pleasant surprise. The meat was juicy, sauces balanced, and it was fun to try bites both with and without the sauces. Having it over fries instead of the usual rice was a nice change too, and I really liked how the meat was sliced differently from the usual shaved style which gave more texture in each bite. Honestly, when I’m in Kensington it’s usually for Birria tacos, but this spot is now a real contender. I’ll probably struggle to choose between them next time.

I had the Veg döner and it was delicious. It’s a lot of food, so come hungry. They have a cute little patio and some seating indoors as well.

I’ve officially had enough of shawarma—most places just don’t do it right. But this spot? One of the best doners I’ve had in a long time. I went with the chicken doner, asked for just garlic sauce and hot sauce, and wow… what a flavour combo! Seriously, every bite was perfect. From now on, I’m closing the shawarma chapter and fully opening the doner chapter. Highly recommend giving it a try!

Used to come here often until I moved out of the area 4 years ago. The quality of my meal was not what I remember. Maybe it depends who is cooking each day because some photos in the reviews look nice. I got currywurst and it had the texture of a breakfast sausage with chunks of unrendered and unchewable fat in it. There was not much sauce either. The fries are still great. I would recommend steaming the sausages first before frying, and putting as much sauce as I see in the photos of the doners. I’ll come back and try it again and see if it was a one-time thing, since I really used to love this place.

Dude. $13.50+tax for a Chicken Doner sandwich. This shit absolutely bangs. My favourite doner/shawarma in the city. Me and my girlfriend make the trip out almost weekly. It’s stellar. EAT HERE. My words cannot adequately express my love for this place.

I saw the branch at Waterworks before and thought it looked good so stopped by the Kensington Market location. The staff were pleasant and nice enough to bring the food. I had the lamb & veal donair with a side of fries + 15% tip. Came to $27.16. The presentation was good but it was such a pain eating this thing. So messy, and for some reason they brought one napkin and no cutlery. I didn’t really enjoy the taste, fries were dece. Nice area, cool staff, but I won’t be returning.

I love this place! The currywurst is the most authentic I've found in Toronto, the people are extremely nice, and it's such a chill space to hang out in as well :) Döner is great of course, but I highly recommend currywurst (my favourite food) to anyone who has never tried, you might be pleasantly surprised! Ich liebe Otto's und currywurst! Otto's ist am besten!

Otto’s Berlin Döner is a delicious spot serving up generous portions in a bright, lively space. The service is friendly, and the food is seriously tasty—just make sure to grab some napkins, because things can get messy fast. A solid go-to in Kensington Market.

Well it has been like 10 years since I was here last and it has gone downhill... Not sure if there was an ownership change or what, but everything is a bit run down looking. The facilities need some investment... Service is still prompt and friendly and the kitchen does appear to be clean and kept. Food is decent... I remember it being better, but that could also just be my rose-colored memories. Not sure I would recommend the famous bathrooms anymore, but in a way they have more of a feel from Berlin now.

Stopped by for a quick snack since the name sounded legit and even reminded me of the now long-gone Otto's Bier Hall. On this late summer outing most people were outside, so the place was pretty quiet when I came in. I ordered the Veal and Lamb Teller and it came out fast. Despite the aged interior, the food itself was a pleasant surprise. The meat was juicy, sauces balanced, and it was fun to try bites both with and without the sauces. Having it over fries instead of the usual rice was a nice change too, and I really liked how the meat was sliced differently from the usual shaved style which gave more texture in each bite. Honestly, when I'm in Kensington it's usually for Birria tacos, but this spot is now a real contender. I'll probably struggle to choose between them next time.

I was severely disappointed with this place, I had the veal and lamb with fries, overpriced, had no taste the first time were crispy at least but I would not recommend anybody to come here. And the lamb had a smell to it as well, I did not like this place one bit. Yeah the Döner I had in Istanbul is way better than this place. The portion is big but it was not tasty at all.

I genuinely think it was the best kebab I've had. a bit buttery, flavors balanced very well. quick, convenient, and a large portion.

Veal & lamb doner sandwich ($14.95) was rather bland. The ingredients seem fresh, but the meat did not have very much flavor at all. Service was quick. There is indoor dining available. I definitely do not recommend using their restrooms.

located in Kensington market. I've always passed by this spot whenever I walk around the area. I finally got to try it! It was packed with lots of chicken and the sauce that was drizzled into it made it really flavourful. Overall, I would come back and try more things on their menu such as their veal and lamb doner.

A main establishment in the culinary diverse area that is the Kensington market. Otto's brings a germain flair to the area by offering currywursts and doners. I've been to this place a couple times and they have been consistent with their boxes. Would definitely recommend for tourist and locals! Halloumi box - Although not a doner, halloumi is a middle eastern cheese I've fallen in love with recently. It has a chewy tough bouncy texture and very salty flavour. This is contrasted with the crispiness and fluffiness of the fries. In terms of flavour you have the saltiness from the cheese and a mix of mayo and hot sauce. A small box was sufficient for me as the fried ingredients made it super heavy. My friend had the lamb box. Lamb was tasty (maybe too salty as you want the lamb flavour to come out as well). At the end there was a lot of oil remaining in the bottom of the lamb box, so it would be even more heavy. Passionfruit lychee slushie - Worked really well as a summer drink and counteracted the heaviness from the fries and cheese. The ice in the slushie is very interesting as its not very fine, instead it was rather chunky and round making it feel like a peculiar texture. The big chunks also meant that as you drink from the straw, you get more of the juice than the ice, so I'd recommend consuming with a fork. This establishment is on the pricey side and on the heavy side, so its less of a regular affair. For me, it is a once in a while kinda thing, but I would highly recommend!

Surprisingly, it's quite hard to find german doner around Toronto but Otto's knocks it out of the park. When put in the same class as other fast casual bowl eats, it's definitely near the top. I've only ever ordered delivery from here, but the portions are solid for the higher price, and the taste is delicious. Hoping I can come back here in person one day for the full experience!

Even worst than I remember! I came here about five years ago and despite the high rating but I was not impressed. But today I figured I wanted something new so I would tried agian. And it was a lot more worst. I ordered and I was surprised that it was ready within a few min. But I found out why. It way too salty and the chicken was not fresh. Like some restaurants who hire lazy employees they would cut the chicken the chicken from the spit and leave it there till a new order then reheat it. When I ate it it was barely warm and the fries were also not fresh. Maybe from another order? There is not enough veggies or sauce to have different flavour. This is really bad. Think they just stopped proper training and proper quality control. Just disgusting. Don't even waste your time and money. Worst meal I had in months or this year and I eat out often.

Oh I love Otto's one of my fav doner places and it's located right at Kensington Market. I've been here a few times and this is the first time I opted for the vegan/vegetarian version. I got the gemuse box, which is eggplant and veggies and my partner got the haloumi doner. It looks just as good as it tastes. However, I did find my gemuse box (eggplant and veggies) left me a bit peckish afterwards. My box was mixed with fries. The doner may be a better option because it comes with the breading that may keep you fuller. I'm not vegetarian, but I think some vegan/vegetarian-friendly protein doner style options would be great to make the meal more filling. I had no issues with it being filling when I order the meat versions in the past.

chicken doner was tasty enough, little pricey at $13.5. box was similar sized portion, would try currywurst next time

//5 stars for great food Quick and filling. What else would you need from a restaurant? It's a Doner restaurant with a ode to German cuisine. Like most kebab restaurants it caters mostly for take-outs and deliveries. However, they have some tables available to consume there - it is a small establishment. Their menu has Doner, Teller or bratwurst for main entrée - depending on your liking. I got the small Lamb teller on salad with yogurt and hot sauce to mimic the kebab trucks in NYC. I highly recommend the small serving as it filled me up for the rest of the day of walking. The meat was greatly seasoned, the yogurt balanced out the hot sauce. As you can see from the picture posted, the size of the box is small but it's packed with food. The salad was fresh and helped fulfill the whole dish. I recommend this choice. It took approximately 5-10 minutes to get my take-away. They give you paper napkin and fork. This is a great choice for a quick lunch if you're about to walk and explore the city.

My friend and I really wanted a bratwurst and thought we'd give Otto's a try. They gave us the smallest and driest sausage known to man kind. They filled the rest of the to-go box with enough couscous for 5 people. It was extremely disappointing! Would not recommend.

Woah, how things have fallen apart. Ever since COVID, this has been a go-to preference for take-out. However, the last time we there (May 2024), it was a huge disappointment. Not only did they completely screw up one of our online orders (asserting that we had ordered extra hot sauce and no cabbage), the food was very bland. Further, the doner itself was 2/3 of the size it used to be. Unfortunately, we won't be going back.

This German street food place has a relatively small menu, with doner kebab (and variants) and currywurst only. They do have many types of alcohol - beer, cider and wine, which sets them apart from the competition. Got the Chicken Doner. You probably shouldn't bother with the fries option, since they're stuffed into the doner instead of served separately (which among other things means they get soggy very fast). The meat was very good - very fragrant & pretty moist, and the bread was nice and crispy. The doner was light on the sauces, though. That said, this place is pretty pricey for what you get, and you can get other good doners for less. While the paper holder for the doner (just like what you'd get in Germany, or indeed much of Europe) is a nice touch, it doesn't quite justify the price.

If you're looking for an authentic Berlin-style döner, look no further than Otto's Berlin Döner! The döner here is made with thinly sliced beef, lamb or chicken, and is served on a soft, fluffy pita bread with plenty of fresh vegetables and a delicious yogurt sauce. The beef döner is my personal favourite - it's so flavourful and juicy, and the yogurt sauce really ties everything together. The lamb döner is also very good, and the chicken döner is a great option if you're looking for something a bit lighter. The service at Otto's is always friendly and efficient, and the prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend Otto's Berlin Döner - it's the best döner in town!

Delicious food!! Can't go wrong with Otto's, definitely worth trying. We ordered to go and the food was ready on time. Lots of seating and casual dining if you want to eat there. Glad we tried this spot!

I had never tried a donër before visiting Otto's but I became obsessed! My coworker convinced me to try it out and after a stroll through Kensington we made a stop and found a spot to eat on the patio. We both ordered a chicken döner, shared a side of fries and drinks, I had an alcoholic slush. The donër itself was bursting with flavour, I don't think I've had anything as delicious at its price point. It's quite hidden in Kensington and you could miss it if you weren't looking, but this is a MUST TRY if you are curious about trying something new. They are now reopened for takeout and patio.

Aptly named. Their Döners are Berlin-level good. Excited to find this place while looking around Kensington and was at the top of my list when visiting. I'm only here for a week but I'll be back before I go.

I absolutely love this place! Will definitely come back again! The donair bread is fresh and thin! The meat is very juicy and flavourful. I also like the fact that the place serves alcohol! The only thing I didn't like was the cleanliness of the place. Even though it's self-service, some people did not clean up after themselves and the staff failed to check on the patio. I also saw a pile of dirty plates piled up inside (considering the fact that the place wasn't busy at all, they could have checked and made it a bit clean). Overall, the quality of the food makes up for a little messy situation.

Otto's Berlin Doner is one of my favourite spots for a quick bite in Kensington Market. It serves some of the best doners (donnairs) in the city, with options for vegetarians. The space is small with only a few tables and seatings; many people take their orders for to-go. You can choose to have your meal as a doner or box meal. I tried the halloumi doner teller (box meal) with a side of half-salad and half-couscous. The couscous was surprisingly very flavourful, topped with garlic sauce. The "gemuse" (vegetables) is also a great vegetarian option. There are add-on options including extra sides (salad, halloumi, bread, couscous, etc.).

A few months ago in the summertime, we were in Toronto because I had a training/class. We wanted to make the best out of the whole covid thing (yeah, it sucks for everyone) and decided to have a nice romantic picnic. We love döners! I haven't had the ones in Berlin but my first time eating one was in NY (one of my Yelp reviews) and I can still remember smiling so big because it was delicious! Well this place is ok, good at most... I would compare this to the hipster place of the döner. Fries are dry and the döner itself isn't very generous on the meat portion is small but if you like vegetables, then you'll be served. PS: to all the hipsters: plz PLEASE don't hate me lol ;)

We decided to eat our way through Kensington Market. This was our first stop. Split a chicken doner with all the sauces and all the fixings in a warm pressed pita. Chicken was crazy good, lots of it. The garlic aioli and the hot sauce put it over the top. Nice patio out the front to do some people watching. Will definitely be back but will order my own doner next time.

Place was full at dinnertime so we sat outside in the patio area. I can imagine this place to be an amazing destination in the summer when it's warmer out. Split a curry bratwurst, which was highly recommended by my coworker and it was fantastic. Good amount of curry and crispy fries. Also ordered a shandy to go with the fries. They have a decent selection of German beer here as well. Order and pay at the front. Grab the food once it's ready.

I know it doesn't look like much from the photo but daaauuuunm it was amazing. Otto's doner is a place I've been trying to get to forever. I got the chicken on salad box and my friend of the fried halloumi on fries. Both we're really good. Super garlicky so keep that in mind if you have plans after eating there. I want to go back. Right. Now. I've been thinking about that halloumi since Saturday. Pro tip: Use the bathroom and hit the big button. IT'S A DISCO BATHROOM!!!!!

German doner spot in Kensington. Small menu with chicken as well as veggie (halloumi, eggplant) options for doner either in a wrap with soft pita or in a box. Tried the halloumi and it's prepped nicely, not too salty. Veggies are fresh and crunchy. Overall a nice light meal that leaves you feeling good. Preparation is quick. There's also a solid menu of import beers. Great quick stop in Kensington for a fresh bite.

Outstanding! Best donor I've had since I was last in Germany. Would order again and again.

It's been a long time since i've been here and the price has gone up a bit as expected - $11 for currywurst. This is still the only place I personally know of that serves this exact dish which keeps me coming back. Although the portion can be a little small, the food tastes really good, especially their sauces, and I personally love the fact that they use little fries over thicker ones. If you want a more filling meal i'd recommend getting one of their meat doners.

If you're in Kensington Market and need a washroom break, you must stop by Otto's Berlin Doner. They have two single toilet washrooms that sport speakers, a disco ball and strobe lights. The party starts when you push the large colored button on the wall. After you do your business, take a minute and get your boogie on. TIP: each bathroom has a different set up and each time you push the button a different song plays. Yes I visited both bathrooms and pushed the button a couple of times LOL! Now don't forget to purchase something for the use of their washroom, remember they don't have to allow you to use it if you're not a customer. I would recommend their Halloumi sticks. Halloumi is a "semi-hard, unripened, brined cheese made from a mixture of goat's and sheep's milk." It comes with a scrumptious garlic aioli that's made in house.

Wow, first time trying it and so glad I did!!! The pita is amazing. Just get everything in the chicken doner. It'll be messy but it'll be worth it. The price is a little more than expected, they should make it a meal with a drink. There are 3 tables inside and tables outside on a patio. Great service and food comes out quick! There's parking at Kensington just FYI but it's always busy and rammed... So good luck!

This place is worthy of a five star only if the meat tasted a tad bit better. So yesterday it's a beautiful afternoon in Toronto where we had a perfectly cloudy day with little bit of drizzle here and there. It was my day at the Kensington market and I wanted to eat and explore. I had also promised that I would try some new places apart from my regular joints and Otto's had been on my list for a very long time. So basically this is middle eastern food which is Canadian-zed wonderfully.This place is tucked in the adventurous street Augusta.The decor is minimalistic with a great patio at the entrance.A visit to their bathrooms are a must-DON'T FORGET TO PRESS THE BUTTON IN THEM. So coming down the food.I loved loved their idea of serving donars on this thin split open bread which kind of reminds me of an Afghan sangak unlike in a plain old pita.I chose the veal and lamb donar, for me the sandwich was just perfect with all its generous toppings and sauces but I felt the meat lacked flavor and was too thinly sliced.Maybe next time I shall try another meat.The highlight to my meal were their fries, almost tasted like homemade fries-they weren't overly crispy but were very flavorful. They have a decent selection of alcoholic beverages as well as non alcoholic.I like the option of free water. The service was friendly and quick.

We were in Toronto for a weekend, and I read about this place in a book on my friends coffee table. The book had a list of 100 things to do in Toronto. We decided to walk to Kensington Market and eat here. The head chef was at the counter. He was very sweet and recommended what we should order. We let him customize our Doner without questions and obviously knew to trust him! The Doner had multiple flavours, textures and sauces mixed together but was absolutely perfect. One was enough for husband and I. Would definitely recommend stopping by if you are in the area and want a quick satisfying bite!

When in Canada, eat a poutine!! Poutines are a Québécois dish made of fries, cheese curds, some brown gravy and whatever additional topping you want to make it extra, extra special!! Poutines are popular in all over of Canada. This is considered the "fast food" of Canada. Bless us for accidentally running into a local hot spot in the tourist-filled Kensington Market!! If you want a delicious donor (sandwich) or teller (box), come to Otto's Berlin Donor. It's a cute and little restaurant right in the heart of Kensington Market. Many locals come here to quickly eat a donor or teller. For me, teller please! We ordered the half veal and lamb and half halloumi (Mediterranean cheese). It included homemade garlic aioli, yogurt herb and hot sauce!! Mix it all up! Delicious, delicious! Fries were crispy and packed with the awesome fry-ness. The pieces of cheese were lightly fried and stringy cheesy inside. The lamb and veal was savory and tender!!! And now dribble some of the sauces? Perfect poutine ever! Pros: -very yummy poutines! you can't go wrong with ordering ANYTHING here! -friendly and attentive service -indoor and outdoor seating -hipster decor -self-serve free iced water -restroom located downstairs -free wifi -funny unique restaurant name Cons: -parking can be difficult. street meter parking!! Tip: lunch time on the weekdays is a lot less packed!

Good place, reasonably priced and fresh delicious food. Ive never had German food before so I can't speak about authenticity. But it tastes great! Box has 3 choices of base (couscous, fries, salad). You can go half and half too. I count 6 tables, I estimate can seat about 20 people max. But people eat fast

The food was really delicious but kinda of overpriced for my taste. Maybe the reviews I was reading on here were vintage but $15 for a small box of fries is a stretch!

Otto's is just one of my favorite to go spots when I'm in town and need to grab something that'll blow your tastebuds away. I usually get a veal gyro box with a half salad half fries base with all three sauces. Been to Otto's several times over the years and the quality has only gotten better over time. Always going to be back when the chance comes.

Yasssss! I love fries. But throw some meat on top along with some hot sauce and more flavorful sauces, now we have a meal! Such a great location, great service and the food was spectacular.

Had a halloumi sandwich with garlic aioli and hot sauce. Also mushroom sauce based poutine. Loved both. I did not like the bread with the sandwich personally so that's a 4. Next time would order the box.

Been wanting to try this place out for awhile and since I was in the Kensington area, today was the day. Ordered the chicken teller (9.50 for a small) fries, with all three sauces on top! I would give this place a 3.5/5. The meal was overall good. But I feel like I would definitely need to try more options on the menu to give a better overall rating of this establishment. The atmosphere was awesome, and the decor makes the place very hip. It was pretty busy but we managed to get a table. It's small in size but pretty good use of space especially with the patio open.

The food is alright. I mean it's different. I got small veal and lamb teller. I thought the meat was a bit dry. I got all of the sauces on mine which complimented the salad a bit. I also ordered a poutine since they had that item for a limited time. I didn't find anything special about their poutine. However, their fried cheese was interesting texture and taste. Overall, I think you should give it a try to see if you like or not.

Small is already a pretty big portion! The chicken with fries and all the sauces is very good. Way better than a classic poutine in my opinion! The chicken with couscous (cold) is very refreshing, on the other hand. Quick seat turnover at this place, so it's not too hard to get a table. However, it can get very busy.

My first time trying a 'doner' which is basically a pita sandwich with lots of toppings inside. And I absolutely loved it! Their quantity is pretty big as you can see in the picture, it was very filling. Not to mention it's not expensive at all! I recommend this place to anyone visiting Toronto. It's unique and I guarantee you have never eaten a sandwich like this before! I will definitely be going back there.

I came here one night after reading all the food reviews about it online. The store is located in Kensington and was really well decorated. There was a really relaxing vibe with all the cute little decorations. I ordered my food (chicken teller box) and it took around five minutes for me to get it. The box was pretty full, however there was not much chicken at all. It was mainly filled with veggies. Thus, I thought it was a bit expensive (around $16) for what it's worth. I can get something similar at chipotle or the halal guys for much cheaper and with more meat. The chicken was also cold and flavourless; all of its flavour came from the salad. With the sauce and the feta, the box tasted more Greek than German. I will be coming back sometime to try the doner. However, I didn't really enjoy the chicken teller box.

Small, but packs a punch!! It's a German styled street food restaurant specializing is sandwiches and beer. The Doner is like a Greek Gyro, it contains think, juicy slices of spit-roasted, chicken, veal or lamb. You can order them on a pita or in a box. The meat is tossed with fresh tomato, crunchy iceberg lettuce and red cabbage, then doused with a spicy, garlicky yogurt sauce. If you like spicy foods, ask for the hot sauce. It's a slow burning, I believe cumin based. They also have a halloumi Doner, which is a fried salty cheese w/ feta in a pita or box, and their currywurst and fries. On tap or bottles, you can find nine German brews, including a Schwarzbier. It's a great cheap eat in Kensington!

I've been here several times before, and have always enjoyed my food! Most recently, I ordered a large chicken teller (box) with garlic aioli sauce, and had half fries, half house salad for the side. The portions are quite generous. Otto's is a pretty small space, so you might have trouble finding seats. They have a fun washroom, so check that out too if you have time.

I tried the chicken teller this time and everything was on point BUT I highly recommend the Döner instead! I missed the delicious bread that accompanied the tasty chicken.

Otto's Berlin Döner was a small restaurant with a hipstery kind of vibe. It was a smart causal service where you ordered and paid for your food and could eat in or take out. In fact, we saw a lot of takeout orders during the time that we were there. We ordered the Veal & Lamb Döner. (When I saw the photos on Google maps, I didn't realize what I wanted to try was their sandwich! It certainly didn't look like it. XD I had to ask the staff to confirm.) They had a self-service water station. They also had beer from a tap and wine. It was a very popular place with lots of customers dining in on a Friday night. The Veal & Lamb Döner sandwich was gigantic and so worth it and filling for one person to eat. It was bigger than the size of my face! It was loaded with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red cabbage, onions, hot sauce, garlic aioli, yogurt herb, and fresh leaf lettuce. The pita bread was sooo good! Despite it having so many ingredients in it, it held up very well and was easy to eat with your hands. I especially liked the garlic aioli smeared generously on the pita bread. The saucy meat was even tastier as you got to the bottom of the sandwich and it was definitely the kind of thing I crave for sometimes. I highly recommend this restaurant!!

Situated in Kensington market it's a prime place to be especially in the summer. I went last week for dinner with some friends surprised how pricey it is. I understand it's downtown but for the portion and the taste certainly found it a bit overpriced. Otto has a self serve system where you pay and wait for your order. Seats are limited but they do open up the patio. I got the chicken bowl doner. Its pretty typical sauce salad chicken. Honestly not much to write home about it was 12 for a small bowl. I was disappointed but the food did taste good again not very unique you can get this type of food for bigger portion elsewhere.

I came here a few minutes before closing, though it was more than half full. Most of the menu items were unavailable, so I ordered the chicken doner. Very good flavours in it, and a nice bread, but I found the way it was wrapped and the extra work involved took away from it a bit. The way in which it's wrapped is similar to the east coast doner, where the bread barely even makes it around, so you have to carefully peel the wrapper back on each bite. Even then, you're doing a non-stop balancing act and food still falls out and you may resort using a fork. I think food fell on my shirt in spite of my best efforts. I'm sure it's probably tradition and not a fault of the preparation, but it's just not my preference. I'd still be happy to come back however as the taste was there, but hopefully a platter is available next time. Good beer on tap.