Rorschach Brewing Co.

We stopped in for a drink and bite to eat before going to a show at nearby History. This hidden gem has fantastic beer, a very cool ambiance, great service and really good food (we only tried the pizza). Plenty of Green P parking right beside. It took a couple of minutes to figure out the layout as it is a long and narrow building. There is a patio up top, but we sat inside. Give it a try if you are in the area.

It’s always a treat to go here. The beer is fantastic. They have a good variety with sours and fruits and lagers. I’ve only been on the front patio and uses the side take out window. Food is good. Went on a Thursday afternoon and it came out very fast and tasty. My personal preference is for Pierogis to have been a bit crisper however they were soft nice The beer was crisp and easy to drink Next time I would want to try the patio inside.

Four stars because the beer was delicious. Not my favourite vibe however. I would recommend bringing a book and sitting on the front patio if visiting. Pizza was also pretty good.

Amazing place! The food was delicious and the staff very attentive would and will go back again! I had a nice chocolate beer and a blue freezy beer both were great Also tried a peach one that was really smooth.

Terrific brewery with amazing food and beer. First timer here and was super impressed. Large selection of beers that will meet the needs of any style of beer drinker. The 6 cans pictured are only part of the selection. Pizza was beautiful and reminded me of Italy. Kianna provided great service! Thank you.

There's a pro and con for every criteria I'm reviewing this place on. Not often that happens, but here it is: The service was very friendly, but also very slow. The food was pretty good (albeit inconsistent; three of us ordered the smash burger and the fries were all varying degrees of cooked), but it was overpriced. The beer was delicious, but it gave us all terrible hangovers the next day. None of us went crazy, and I personally only stuck with the same beer once discovering they don't do flights (the Hologram which is a very good beer), but we still all woke up this morning feeling terrible. The atmosphere has no con. It's a lovely little spot that feels nice to be in. Overall, I'd say this place is okay. Pretty good, but nothing to rave about.

This is the second time I've been here, and it definitely gets 5 stars from me. The ambience is chill and employees excellent and very nice. The beer and food are delicious. We arrived and went inside to order some drinks and a sandwich to split. It was made quickly and we sat at the picnic tables in the front, but the upstairs balconies looked great too. I bought all the beer, and a cute hoodie. I'll be stopping here any time I visit Toronto, and recommending it.

Very chill vibes at this brewery!! Awesome variety of fun beers - they don’t do flights but you can order a bunch of “short” pours to share with friends. They also have a new beer from their “innovation series” every week!! Shauna was great, would def come back 🥰❤️

We stopped in for a drink and bite to eat before going to a show at nearby History. This hidden gem has fantastic beer, a very cool ambiance, great service and really good food (we only tried the pizza). Plenty of Green P parking right beside. It took a couple of minutes to figure out the layout as it is a long and narrow building. There is a patio up top, but we sat inside. Give it a try if you are in the area.

It’s always a treat to go here. The beer is fantastic. They have a good variety with sours and fruits and lagers. I’ve only been on the front patio and uses the side take out window. Food is good. Went on a Thursday afternoon and it came out very fast and tasty. My personal preference is for Pierogis to have been a bit crisper however they were soft nice The beer was crisp and easy to drink Next time I would want to try the patio inside.

Four stars because the beer was delicious. Not my favourite vibe however. I would recommend bringing a book and sitting on the front patio if visiting. Pizza was also pretty good.

Amazing place! The food was delicious and the staff very attentive would and will go back again! I had a nice chocolate beer and a blue freezy beer both were great Also tried a peach one that was really smooth.

Terrific brewery with amazing food and beer. First timer here and was super impressed. Large selection of beers that will meet the needs of any style of beer drinker. The 6 cans pictured are only part of the selection. Pizza was beautiful and reminded me of Italy. Kianna provided great service! Thank you.

There's a pro and con for every criteria I'm reviewing this place on. Not often that happens, but here it is: The service was very friendly, but also very slow. The food was pretty good (albeit inconsistent; three of us ordered the smash burger and the fries were all varying degrees of cooked), but it was overpriced. The beer was delicious, but it gave us all terrible hangovers the next day. None of us went crazy, and I personally only stuck with the same beer once discovering they don't do flights (the Hologram which is a very good beer), but we still all woke up this morning feeling terrible. The atmosphere has no con. It's a lovely little spot that feels nice to be in. Overall, I'd say this place is okay. Pretty good, but nothing to rave about.

This is the second time I've been here, and it definitely gets 5 stars from me. The ambience is chill and employees excellent and very nice. The beer and food are delicious. We arrived and went inside to order some drinks and a sandwich to split. It was made quickly and we sat at the picnic tables in the front, but the upstairs balconies looked great too. I bought all the beer, and a cute hoodie. I'll be stopping here any time I visit Toronto, and recommending it.

Very chill vibes at this brewery!! Awesome variety of fun beers - they don’t do flights but you can order a bunch of “short” pours to share with friends. They also have a new beer from their “innovation series” every week!! Shauna was great, would def come back 🥰❤️

My first visit to Rorschach Brewing Co. was a few years ago. It was a Yelp experience during the pandemic that brought me here. I got beer. No psychoanalytical blob tests were administered. Nothing but a cool experience! I recently was in the neighbourhood. I stopped by to revisit this place. Rorschach is across from my closest neighbourhood McDonald's that I frequented growing up. I still remember when it was first built. Rorschach is a smidge away from the Beaches, in Leslieville. Parking along Eastern Avenue is limited, especially with ongoing construction happening. There is a Green P parking lot next door to the brewery. I used the app to pay for parking. The minimum time to park here is thirty minutes. I didn't mind seeing Lake Ontario just a bit longer. It's cool that there's a window to order and pick up beer when the weather is warmer, which faces this parking lot. There was a customer ahead of me on a bike. I loved this casual vibe. When it was my turn to approach the counter, I was greeted by a friendly man. It took a bit of time for me to decide what to get. He was patient and great. In the past, I've had the Hedonism and Truth Serums. Both were still on the menu. I got one of each again. The Hedonism has subtle banana, strawberry, and raspberry flavours. It also has acai, which I couldn't fully make out. This beer is classified as a sorbet sour IPA. I loved how smooth it went down. I also love a strong beer. This one was at 6.9% alcohol by volume (ABV). The Truth Serum is a double dry-hopped IPA. I absolutely loved it. I am such a strong beer fan and this one at 6.5% did not disappoint. It had a clean finish and was also so enjoyable to consume. Love! This brewery offers delivery. I am just shy of the local delivery area, which is any postal code that starts with M. The place does ship province-wide, but I'm thinking that dropping by isn't a big deal. It also allows me to visit my old neighbourhood in passing. Rorschach has a patio. There's a menu with drink and snack options. There were a few folks enjoying themselves on a sunny Saturday afternoon, which was nice. This brewery used to be a residential house. In this area, it is not unusual to spot former houses that turned into businesses. I'm glad that this brewery is still standing. It was nice to return. It's offers unique beer varieties and more. (387)

I came here for a Yelp event once and I've been coming back here ever since. Every year I hope they'll bring back the Pineapple Passionfruit Sour, I think it was called Heresy? I don't know if I keep missing it, or if that will forever be a beautiful memory in my past. Either way, hope it comes back eventually! They have a cute patio with string lights in the front, it's a really nice spot to hang out in the summertime. To order, you have to go up to the bar to order your beer, pay ahead, if you want food they'll give you a number. Honestly, have not tried their food, but the other tables always seem happy with it. Love the sours they make so much that I get Hedonism every time I see it at LCBO.

I went to this brewery to attend a Yelp Elite Event and I got hooked. They have huge and great selection of beers and each and every beer they have is exceptional. They have a very unique name for brewery and beers. These beers do justice to the name. They have a small beautiful patio at front and on the side they have window for quick to go purchases. Every beer I have tried here so far is incredible and very refreshing. The ones which I really love from this place are Reminiscence : the Mexican lager, Normopathy pilsner and Truth Serum : Flagship IPA. My all time favorite is Reminiscence. If you are around in this area I will recommend this awesome brewery!!

First time dining in here. Have picked up beers before to go and have never been disappointed. They have great selection and the menu rotates so something you like may not be there next time because of popularity. Came to have food and beers recently. We had a pizza (I can't remember which one for the life of me), garlic knots and then the kimchi fries that we added the chicken to. Really liked the pizza. It's for that wood oven type of vibe. Food was good. Definitely wouldn't say the karage is authentic Japanese but still good. Ordered a stout and a sour both good in their own ways. Definitely recommend checking this place out!

We patronized Rorschach Brewing Company while on our trip to Toronto. They don't do flights but will provide free samples. At first we sat farther from the bar and didn't get any service. When we moved to the bar up front we were served right away. The food were interesting and very good, including a kimchi fries and pierogi bites. We stayed with appetizers and they were very satisfying. My wife also enjoyed her Cesar salad. Out of the beers, we liked one of their sours, and they had something unique, a horchata flavored lager which was light and well rounded. We left with T-shirts and a smile.

Great service and crowd, friendly and accommodating. As a wheelchair user, I would say it works. It's a busy space, but the width between tables is sufficient for a manual chair. I did not require an accessible washroom while I was there, but my partner did and had to go downstairs. Great cold beer! The patio looks like a place I'd visit frequently in the summer.

I came here because of the yelp elite event. Thank you yelp for showing me this place or else I would've never discovered this place. Beautiful little patio in the front. On the side an easy access for quick purchases. I was able to try the hedonism beer. Oh my goodness this is the best tasting sour beer I ever had! I love the fruity profile and it's not that sour where I have to make a pucker face when I drink it. It's incredibly light tasting despite it being a 6.9 percent beer. I also had the opportunity to try the truth serum it was hoppy and goes down smooth! Check it out of you're in the beaches area.

Their kitchen is currently operating Wednesday- Saturday. This is a cute venue with 6 patio tables. I got two of their beers to go (via Yelp Elite). Wasn't able to order any food since their kitchen isn't open on a Tuesday. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable on their overall menu. Would most likely come back if I'm hanging out at the beaches. Their food menu seems reasonably priced.

Wow !!! I picked up Heresey for the first time to try and I regret I did not have a chance to try their previous series. I have never had beer with so much fruit pulp!! I loved loved every sip of it. It was like drinking freshly squeezed juice (with alcohol) I poured & squeezed beer in glass until I did not get a single drop. The one I tried was 7%, super thick smooth sour HERESY with passionfruit & pineapple Cannot wait to try their upcoming series.

We tried Rorschach for the first time today with the intention of going there for drinks and dinner. First impression when we walked in... The atmosphere of this place is sad and pathetic. I have been to peoples basements that had better atmosphere. Second - The customer service was atrocious. The lady working in the bar who came over to serve us at the table had attitude from the minute she started talking to us. My husband ordered a beer and the keg was empty so it only filled his last 3/4 of the way (no big deal...) He asked her if they would be changing the keg so he knew if he could have another beer afterwards and she said she didn't know because it was "too much of a pain in the ass" Despite the food menu appearing good online, we were not going to stick around to check out. The un-welcoming service and terrible environment was enough to make us pay our bill. Needless to say we will not be back.

An awesome brewery that's close to the beach. They have a small patio out front and beautiful indoor space. The smash burger was tasty and of course you have to get some beers with it. On the side of the building there's a bottle shop if you'd like to get some beers to go. They also do deliver (with free shipping over $50). Not featured on the photos, we also got mini dumpling bites - 100% worth the upgrade!

I have now had the opportunity to eat here and have decided too upgrade Rorschach Brewing to a Five. I really love their stouts, though I do not really like their IPA's. We had the food while here, I had the Karage Japanese-style fried chicken bites, spicy mayo, lemon zest. It was very good. I also had the MALEVOLENT BENEVOLENCE* Crème Brûlée Imperial Stout which was really really good! There are a number of stouts that I like and I would rank this one amoung the best in the world (Speedway Stout, Yeti, Peche Mortel).w The server was also super nice! He seemed like he actually liked beer. This is what I think separates good brewpubs from just average and poor ones. People who work there and really enjoy the beer that they serve and beer in general. I'm obviously not there to give the people working their some sort of quiz on beer, it's just a natural conversation to have with people, and how they talk about other places they like in the city and area as well that makes the brewery a place that you want to be. I highly recommend Rorschach.

if you are looking for a table no matter what, Rorschach is your brewery! The staff are very welcoming, they love the beer, and there is always space both indoors and outdoors. Coming from a major US beer city, I know I can be a little tough of my hometown breweries now. But, Rorschach has some amazing beers, but they were sadly out of the few that I wanted to try. However, they still make amazing drinks, and the atmosphere is very welcoming. Their poutine was divine, especially on a cold winter night. My only serious complaint is the comfort at the tables. The chairs are very hard, and reminded me more of being a child in a church pew more than a place meant to keep us seated to order more beers. However, we were only staying for a few drinks, so that was not a problem for us. Looking forward to coming back to the outdoor patio on the rooftop sometime in 2022. Cheers!

Gross. I haven't been spoken to in such a condescending manner since Ms. Timmins back in kindergarten. Now perhaps it's my fault for looking like I'm developmentally challenged but I'm gonna go out on a limb and bet that it's because the server/host was a giant thunder c**t. Beyond that all of the beers taste the same, like they are laden with hops. It reminds me of that episode of The Simpsons where they tour the Duff Brewery and all three types of Duff are coming out of the same tube. The food is alright. I'd recommend coming here for a bite if you are the type of person who doesn't mind being spoken to like you rode the short bus to their patio or perhaps if you're deaf.

I love the non-pretentious vibe here. Great beer selections with creative names, friendly servers, decent appetizers. And did mention rooftop seating? Whether its a big group of friends, or girls night out or a date with your significant other, this place would be a good choice.

A handful of years after my first review an update. We cycled past Rorschach today since we were in the east end and picked up a couple of Truth Serums and a couple of Vagabonds. We took them to a rubble rebar beach over in Tommy Thompson Park and drank them baking in the sun. Perhaps it was just because it was our first and we were thirsty but Truth Serum was super delicious. A hoppy frothy IPA that stands up to the best of them (Life in the Clouds, Shumei, etc). Vagabond was a little more smooth but terrific none-the-less. Highly recommended if you like the double-dry hopped IPAs.

Cute brewery! Alot of drink options, food was good but a bit on the smaller portion size. Definitely recommend for a small get together, date night etc, but not if you want to go and watch anything on a TV as there are none

These folks have really upped their game during the long haul of pandemic. They have a great take out window around the side. Some picnic tables set up and a huge selection of beers. When I first tried their beers back in the day, I wasn't a big fan but all the ones I've tried recently have been delicious. We especially like the Hedonism Series of Sours which are all fantastic.

Do yourself a favour. Come here when you have some time,thirsty and when you are hungry. Incredible selection of beer and pub fairs. Get yourself on the rooftop patio and enjoy the outdoors that every Microbrewery should strive for!! I love this place and look forward to coming here again.

We've purchased beer a couple times from here and dined in once. We sat on the patio upstairs which is surprisingly large and nice! We wanted to try some of the unique flavours of pizza and opted for the "cool running's" which has jerk chicken on it and "Seoul searching" which has kimchi and Korean bbq beef. Both were quite tasty. Unfortunately the pizza market is competitive in the city and I do have favourites other than this place and probably wouldn't come back here. As for the beer and drinks, some are delicious and some are absolute stinkers. We really love the heresy smoothie sours but there was a orange seltzer offered in the summer and it was so bad we had to pour it out.

#pandemicreview Rorschach has a take-out window just around the side of the building if you do online orders and want to take a stroll for pick-up. They also offer free delivery, based on your area code, if you order $50 or more of product. The bottle shop is open although they are only letting in one customer at a time for proper physical and social distancing. I've taken to supporting my local neighbourhood breweries during this time and the adventure continues. Now that summer is here, it's more important than ever to identify the beer of the summer. Ordering online was a breeze and the pick-up process was even easier. Just took a little stroll and was the first one there in line. The Mexican lager with lime is refreshing while the Truth Serum IPA is tasty. I'm still waiting to try the Tropical Berry Dreamsicle. I really enjoy the "experimental" beers from Rorschach and will keep coming back for more. :-)

Stopped by here to pick up their beers to gift for a friends birthday. I didn't know what to choose and they were super helpful with describing their current offerings and selecting an assortment to try. They have items that aren't available at the lcbo and I highly recommend trying those.

Smooth saisons and mind blowing sours. The Reverie milkshake IPA is particularly good as well, just exploding with fruitiness and packing a bit of a boozy punch. Fantastic brews overall for the summer. I haven't tried their food for takeout, just the beer. Free delivery within Toronto, which is great! Same day if ordered before 11am. Canpar delivery province wide for $10. Cheaper than other breweries. They've also got a pick up window.

If you haven't had the pleasure of enjoying a glass of anything Rorschach has produced you truly are missing out. While you can find them at your local LCBO I would encourage you to visit their location. Not only will you be treated to the entire selection but they have some nicely paired food and snacks if that's your speed. The beers on tap are of a wide variety so literally everyone in your group will find something to love, well, unless maybe they don't love beer but even then there's still food and snacks. I will warn you that the trip to the bathroom can take a while not because it's busy but because that hallway is so darn long (especially if you are coming from outside) but it's all part of the charm of having to adventure for the bathroom lol.

This place is so close to woodbine beach that we decided to try this out after our league. Their patio doesn't have a nice view (we could see only trees) but it was intimate. After a long flight of stairs, it becomes surprisingly warm near the top. It is very spacious and they have benches for large groups too. We ordered their loaded fries and loaded nachos with Jerk chicken. Meat was so tender and it was delicious. I ordered their Fruit Punch Lager and my other friends ordered their Mexican Lager. My fruit punch was too fruity -- if you like that, you'll like the Fruit Punch Lager. My friends liked the Mexican Lager. Service was great. The staff were very friendly and patient.

BOTTOM LINE: It's unlikely you'll "stumble" upon this gem, but it'll be worth your while to check it out. There's a reason why so many businesses at this site has closed down over the years - it has the dubious distinction of being "in the middle of nowhere downtown" - and yet, Rorschach has thrived for years due to the quality of their beers. This review won't focus on individual beers (I've tried too many) or their menu (I've only had their fries and they're good!), but mainly on my impressions as a whole. Their taps always have some standard fan faves, but they regulary experiment with new brews and almost always, they make a solid product. In this way, it's always worthwhile to get their flights bc it really gives you a chance to try things you may never get to try again. They do have an indoor area for the chillier months, but the long and narrow upstairs patio is a great place to pass those lazy weekends away.

3.5 stars for this great neighbourhood brewery. Service here is just what you want in a beer hall. Friendly and really educated about the beers they make. Their beer offering looks really inventive and creative... just unfortunate they sold out most we wanted. Even though, the ones leftover didn't suit my tastebuds doesnt mean you won't fall in love with their offering. Try their sample size and learn about the different varieties and flavours Rorschach can create. I honestly like Rorschach Brewing Company and would recommend any beer lover who is trying out microbreweries in Toronto to give this place a spot on your 'must visit' list. The place is just south of one of the main roads in the Leslieville. It's a converted house with a GREAT rooftop patio. It has the right amount of shade and sun to keep you relaxed and happy up there. The gentle breeze comes through and they have good classic rock playing... it's a bit retro but it can keep most people thumping on the table. I also like Rorschach because they have a full kitchen and it's not just snacks. I'm new to the beer game and so my tastebuds veer towards the lighter and less bitter. Yeah... I'm that person but to be fair, I just started to sip beers a few months ago. I can definitely appreciate a darker beer done well... I may not be able to handle more than a few sips but one of the stouts we tried was definitely one of the better stouts I've had. The original beer list here is huge and varied... it's at least over 5 pages worthwhile reading. What I found on a Saturday, that I'm not the only one in Toronto that likes the lighter beers or ones with a citrus or fruit spin on it. Most of the beers I saw online were crossed out sadly. BUT I will say for those who love a good dark beer, there is tons for you to try. As I mentioned, service here is very good. I know which beers I like and sometimes a microbrewery can go far into the deep end with their descriptions. When you have a great encyclopedia of beers to choose from, help is really appreciated. Our server was helpful because she guided us to the remaining beers that would be interesting to us... also offering a tiny taste to ones we were sure about before ordering a flight. Prices here are very good to try before investing in a full glass. To me, part of the fun in visiting a brewery is trying new things. Synchronicity - Their description was really accurate. This is a light saison brewed with blood orange oolong tea and I could taste a dominant citrus note with a medium bitter black tea with a hint of really floral honey in the back. I thought this was really interesting take on beer and liked trying it. It did also have a moderate bitterness and touch of the astringency that I've come to know some teas have. Not my preference but I liked trying it and think the brew masters have creative ideas. 3.5/5 God Complex - Another saison but with a kick of 9.5% alcohol. I think my taste buds broke on this one. They explain it with as spiced, candied orange, floral, and hint of banana. I ... couldnt taste any of that. I found the flavour profile really subtle of the 4 we tried. I'm going to sound like a completely unseasoned drinker (which is not untrue) ... but it was light tasting with a hint of sweetness. That's it. Just light dry beer. Yeah... my tastebuds didnt work here. 3.5/5 Truth Serum - This one was really interesting. Double dry hopped and with oats, this supposedly had mango, passionfruit, mandarin, and grapefruit notes. I do have to agree, it has a tropical fruit spin to it... but the first hits you as pineapple sweet and then quickly goes into more of a traditional beer bitterness. For those who thinking new IPAs are like juice, this could be your gateway drug .. uh drink to liking the newer offerings. I guess this would be my first step in appreciating more of the traditional flavours of beer. 3.5/5 Hawaiian Stout - I love coffee (if you havent noticed my reviews) and when I saw Rorschach had a whole page of these coffee stouts, I was impressed. When I sipped this, I can fully appreciate how they nicely blended two flavours that most people would question. I personally liked it... I couldn't do more of a few sips but I like how the beer had an opening like a cold brew. Pronounced smooth coffee notes going into a traditional moderated bitterness. I found this less bitter than Truth Serum. 3.5/5 So I do have to knock the rating down from a 4 because unfortunately pretty much all the beers I wanted to try were sold out (Latent construct, Systematic Desensitization, Hedonism, ...). I can understand limited edition ones are 'first come first serve' so I dont think thats them being unprepared. It's unfortunate to find so many stamped out for the Saturday. I'm hoping they do come out with more sour or saison for me to try... I'd be willing to come back and see what they offer.

I came here for their Saturday - Yoga and Beer morning. Yes you read that right. Yoga and then beer :) They clear the back area of the tables and bring in a local yoga teacher for about 50 minutes of practice. Then afterwards head to the bar for your beer. The choices here are pretty interesting and fun. They had a mixed berry beer which we affectionately called the beer mimosa. Light, fruity and just perfect after working up a sweat! the yoga/beer is $20 - seriously you can't beat that price for a fun morning (even if technically you are working out). They also serve brunch there as well - it's not an extensive menu but it certainly hits the spot. I had the chicken taquitos (3) and they were delicious. I did check out their other events - trivia night and cheese/beer pairings are some examples. I'll definitely be back to try the cheese/beer pairing! The parking lot is a paid lot unfortunately - sucks but it is what it is. Carfeul when driving in- there are some barriers set up so it's a bit like an obstacle course to get to the lot.

Never heard of Rorschach Brewing Company before but my friend suggested we go for Wednesday music trivia night. I'm always down for some weekday trivia! We dropped in at 7:30pm, just in time for the start of trivia. The place is huge; from the outside, it looks like an old mansion but there's an outdoor patio (long and skinny layout) along with communal picnic tables inside. The three page beer menu had 11 options. Oddly enough, the now pouring menu at the bar had 16 flavours. Double check that list so you don't miss out on any flavours. The synchronicity tea lime saison sounded delicious. Full pours are $7.50 while tasters are $3.00. The food menu is split into tapas, sharing platters, burgers and desserts. The nacho platter is $35.00! What the eff. Note: they charge 18% automatically in gratuity for groups of 8. Our waitress never mentioned it when everyone was paying their bills. The waitress also almost spilled beers on me when she brought our drinks out. She didn't bring any napkins to clean our table and didn't offer to comp anything. - Hedonism ($3.00 for 5oz) - pineapple sorbet sour IPA. This was my favourite out of the three sours I tried. Smooth, almost like fruit juice. The pineapple really comes through. - Collective unconscious ($3.00 for 5oz) - mixed fermentation sour. Decent sourness with some minerality to it. - Memory trace ($3.00 for 5oz) - table sour. This was quite similar in taste to the collective unconscious. Maybe a tad milder in sourness. - Dressed fries ($9.00) - pico de gallo, asiago and aioli. You need forks to eat this. Good dish for sharing. - Calamari ($12.00) - with banana pepper and chipotle aioli. Pretty small portion but the calamari was light and nicely battered. - 3 Dips ($10.00) - hummus, carrot and avocado mousse and cauliflower, white kidney beans, tuna and almonds. They ran out of naan so they brought us out chips instead. Hummus was dry. The carrot and avocado mousse had a smooth texture but didn't do much to my taste buds. The last dip was even more bland. The food is average but the sours were better. Had a good time with the music trivia. 3.5 stars.

Been here many times. Food, drinks, ambiance and service are always great! I almost don't want to post this review because I want to keep this place my little secret :) My only wish is that they took reservations.

Get insight into your friends, and your own, psyches with your beer selections. The list is long and varied, with titles like "Truth Serum," "Reverse Psychology," and "Normopathy." I had the Truth Serum IPA and it measured up, being among the best IPAs I've tried at craft breweries around town. Our group of 5 occupied a range of spots on the personality and emotional spectrums, so several different beers were tried. Everyone was happy with their order (which, in the inkblot biz probably means at least one of us is lying or mentally unwell). No matter, this was a great place with cheerful, efficient service and a nice outdoor seating area along one side of the building on the 2nd floor. I kind of wish we could have sat at the picnic tables in the front of the building, which are open on 3 sides instead of 1, with a more open view of the street and the park, but it didn't look like there was any service there. There is a bar area and a dining area on the main floor inside as well, so Rorschach looks like it is a good place for groups big and small, and both casual drop-ins and organized parties. I was stoked when I heard the place was called Rorschach. I expected the interior design to have made a bit more of the inkblot motif. Some areas felt like they weren't 100% finished, and where they were, they weren't especially unique - a touch of generic craft brewery feel - chalkboard menu, wooden bar, wooden tables on the first floor, basic outdoor patio furniture on the second... But inkblots are so watery, loose and finely captivating that it seems like a missed opportunity for wall / floor / ceiling / fabrics / carpet design, something more 1920s, something more"psychological parlour game." The glasses have inkblot / Rorschach branding, and they look good. But hey, that's just the Truth Serum talking - don't take it as a negative. The main event - the excellent beer is enough of a draw.

Yesterday I made my 1st visit to Rorschach; I was meeting 3 others there. The Brewery is located a little off the beaten path, though not far south of Queen St. When you enter, their bottle shop is on the right, then there's a hallway leading to their indoor seating area, then another passageway leading past their brewing facility to a stairway to the 2nd floor where their washrooms are. When the others I was meeting started arriving, we were informed that a large group (actually a Company) had made a reservation for 50 people, so we shifted tables a couple of times to accommodate the group. I didn't order any food so I can't comment on it except to state that 2 others in my group did order food items which looked pretty good and had nice aromas. One other in my Group and I decided to share beers so we could experience more of them and we shared 6 of them, all of which we both found quite nice and flavourful with a wide variety of flavours and styles apparent. Considering the very big other group was also there (they arrived gradually later on), our server still managed to check our table without too much additional delay. People in the big group gradually left while we were still there so that helped too, and as we had to listen to some speeches by Representatives of the big group due to being seated in the same area, we were rewarded with tickets for each of us for comp. drinks. Due to it being winter and night time, I didn't have an ample opportunity to check their patio, so I look forward to making it back when the warmer season arrives so I can check it out. All in all I was quite impressed with the décor, service and beers I/we had which left me with a fairly memorable experience.

Really like the improvements in Leslieville, worth checking out.. This place is especially nice in the 3 months of decent weather Toronto gets!

One of the best breweries in Toronto by far - I have tasted just shy of 1,000 beers and I am always impressed with their innovative styles, take on classics and simply cool ideas. Impressive! Big Fan!

A hidden gem in the beaches. I've been excited to try Rorschach since they opened, and I was kinda in love with the witty psych references. But really none of that matters if the beer isn't any good. The beer was great, the food was delicious, and the people were really nice. The beer list is pretty self explanatory - it's all laid our, and detailed on the menu. And if you have any questions about the beers, the servers are well versed. The food was great! The plates are tapas style/ shareable portions. I've never been to a brewery with good food until Rorschach. To top it all off, I love the building! The upstairs patio is so calming and surrounded by trees. And the seating area inside is super cozy. Bring friends, share some plates and try a flight - I highly recommend it!

Upon the suggestion of a friend we ventured here on a Sunday afternoon. We have visited many breweries in the Ontario area and I rank this one quite highly. The brews are well explained and stray (thankfully) from being exclusively IPAs. I enjoyed the Normopathy Pilsner, my friend had Participation Mystique. Both above average. We also enjoyed the pork sliders for $11 each. Delicious and filling. Service was well above average with an attractive staff. Will return when I am in the East End.

The building alone is a fantastic destination. The interior is fun, and their rooftop patio is rather large and quite peaceful while looking eastward over some grassy unused land. As for the beer, I have to say that I appreciate them having a good number of beers to try, with over 12 house made beers available upon our visit. They offer pints or 5oz samples, but do not offer these sample as flights like most other breweries would. This means that there is no volume discount once you get a 4th beer, and there is no holding tray so once the server has dropped them off at the table, it's on you to remember what is in each of the glasses. As for the beer itself, I'd say was a mix of hits and misses, with a juicy Double IPA that I forget the name of being my favourite. I can appreciate that they did have a wide variety of beers and styles and some more experimental ideas, I just think they need to fine tune some of the recipes so there isn't such a mix of mediocre to great. But that all said, the weak link here is the food. We had a bunch of different things from the wings (1 pound = 6 wings), 3 Dip Platter (2 of which didn't get eaten), and a burger and veggie burger. I've gotten used to overpriced burgers, so I won't comment on the regular $18 burger as I'll just say it matches the 3 star review. However my girlfriend had the Lentil Veggie Burger ($16) and was wildly disappointed. From the bun actually being made of the falafel like patties (so there was no bun) and instead of coming with fries it came with a seaweed salad. To add cheese to this hilarious representation of a burger was an additional $3. So $19 for a veggie burger with no bun and seaweed as its side dish. Two people at the table ordered this veggie burger and both were unimpressed. So to sum it up, go here! Enjoy the patio! Try some different beers! But I'd skip the food.

Wow this place is really embarrassing for their service. Unless you want to come to get yelled at by cranky servers then forget your drinks maybe don't come here. The beer is decent but not worth it. I came here on a Saturday afternoon with a couple friends. It was quite confusing because there wasn't really a system of seating or waiting for tables were people standing by the bar ordering drinks and sitting down. I tried to go to the back and get a table and they were about five tables open. The server dismissed me and asked me to go back to the bar to get a seat. After 5 minutes, there was another server who sat us then the main server came to yell at us for being seated. Of the 2 rounds of drinks and food, they forgot our beer for 30 minutes and our order of fries. Don't come here. There are so many other better places nearby!

Excellent beers on tap. Get the tasters if you want to try many as I did. Food is okay but portions are small. Service was unfortunately bad. There was an event and the first hostess essentially tried to convince our group of four not to come in; but another was friendly enough and mentioned that there should be open tables upstairs. The upstairs does indeed have a lovely patio. I'd come again for the great beer list.

I got to experience a delightful hidden treasure a Eastern Ave today .Rorschach Brewery. As you enter into the Pub, you already know, you're going to experience something a little different. Went upstairs to the patio, which over looks a park and western half of The Beach. Tasted some of the beers, "God Spot" ,"Truth Serum " and "Polygraph " Highly Recommended "Truth Serum " which is an IPA. Normally I like wheat beers more but this IPA was much better for me. Food on the menu , was absolutely fantastic, loved The Cajun smoked wings and Jerk Pork belly skewers, just the right amount of seasoning and heat, for you to want even more. Services was courteous, and very attentive to all of our needs. Can't wait till Summer hits, when I can truly enjoy this Patio. I'll be back very soon to enjoy the rest of different beers and other things on the menu. Cheers!!

Upstairs was closed for a wedding which led to reduced space and a strictly small BBQ menu for downstairs customers - given these restrictions, we felt the service was still great and speedy. We order four tasters of their most popular beers. With the exception of the Mexican beer, they were all very sweet (but still tasty). Venue space is cool and secluded in a converted old house with lots of outdoor space.

The building is really cool and has a nice aesthetic. Their dining room is both cozy and open - great for couples or for groups! I really liked their vibes and definitely want to come back. The beer list was extensive!!! It had something for everyone and (as I understand) is often changing. I loved their beers "hedonism" and "positive reinforcement" - they get to play with creative beer names, given their overall brand. Love it. My impression that this place is "beer first." With that, it's understandable that their food was just decent and their servers were good at explaining beer but otherwise didn't want to chat. I'm a person who likes to become buds with a server, but not everyone needs that, so overall there was nothing wrong with their servers. I just like more rapport with someone I'll be interacting with for a couple of hours! Again, the food wasn't bad. It was decent. 4 stars is because of the mediocre food. Come here for a beer and if you're hungry, order a snack. I wouldn't expect to be wowed by the food. But they are totally forgiven because their beer is top notch and the building is very cool.

Fun outdoor ambiance. A great stop for a burger after a long drive! The mango beer was tasty and refreshing.

Been wanting to stop in here since the summer after discovering this brewery at the Toronto Festival Of Beer. Finally got the chance and was quite impressed. They had a terrific selection of beer and had a tough time choosing my flight. Enjoyed every single one enough to take some home for the future. There was a light snack menu that was also pretty great. Fries were perfect! Our server was very knowledgeable and friendly and found the overall experience well worth the travel to the east end. I would recommend this place to any craft beer enthusiast and will definately return.

Such a cute little spot in the east end. Great upstairs patio and a really nice tap menu, lots of selection. The samples are small for 3 bucks, but a good way to see what you like. The food looked quite delicious as well but I only went for the beers!

I've been here a few times now and the beer here is great! I consider it a hidden gem bc not many people know of it. I've tried the food, and let's just say I'll stick to the beers. They rotate the beers on tap by season and you can buy some that are prebottled to bring home as well. My favourite beer there is their sour beer, I think it's called hedonism or something. But it's got notes of pineapple. So good!

My household and I ordered a variety of beers, and sorry to say but we were pretty disappointed by most of them. The two sours we tried (Heresy Tropical Smoothie and Afterglow Tiki) were delicious, as was the German Chocolate Cake Imperial Stout, but that was about it. We tried the Mexican lager, the Mexican lager with lime, the Horchata desert beer, the forbidden rice lager, and the Mexican hot chocolate stout, and none of them were to our taste. It was also on the expensive side, even for good craft beer. The delivery was really smooth, ordering was easy, and there is a large variety, so I'd try ordering more from them, especially their sours, which seem to be a strong suit.

A great spot to stop after an afternoon at The Beaches. A short distance from the beach, this brewery has lots of seating in and outside. There are many windows allowing lots of fresh air in. The service is great. Beer is refreshing and the food came reasonably quick given how busy it was. I recommend relaxing on the patio!

Good service but I'd give there food a 3 at best. Had pork tacos which were very bland and chicken wings. Only received 3 chicken wings, which j thought was rather cheap for the $10. The wings were over seasoned and rather boring. The beer was good, but I wouldn't go for the food.