SAUSAGE KING BY OLLIFFE
Brothers Sam and Ben Gundy of Olliffe, best known as one of the “five thieves” shops in Summerhill, took over the old Sausage King booth in the St. Lawrence Market and now sell more than 60 links of lamb, pork, chicken, turkey and game. The English breakfast sausages are especially tasty.
95 Front East, 416-363-7712, olliffe.ca, @olliffebutcher
CUMBRAE’S
The popular butcher shop with multiple locations – as well as chef fans, including Jamie Kennedy – makes classic and special varieties, like a pork, beef, rapini and Parmesan combo and a link mixing pork, prosciutto, apple and apple brandy. Check the store’s social feeds for sausage of the day. A Queen West outpost opened just this month.
481 Church, 416-923-5600 1636 Bayview, 416-485-5620 714 Queen West, 416-681-1111 cumbraes.com, @cumbraes
GASPARRO’S
The hot Italian sausages are a favourite among loyal customers who’ve been lining up at this family-owned Italian butcher shop since 1960. The store puts an emphasis on supporting Ontario farmers – ask the staff about sourcing – but without the artisanal spin.
857 Bloor West, 416-534-7122, mybutcher.ca
WVRST
Too lazy to cook your own sausages? This spacious bratwurst and beer hall serves more than two dozen traditional, vegetarian/vegan and game sausages (kangaroo or guinea fowl, anyone?) on a bun with a side of crispy fries. We’re partial to the boerewors (beef and coriander), and a lighter version, the chicken sausage with peppers and chili powder.
609 King West, 416-703-7775, wvrst.com, @WVRSTbeerhall
See Casing the joint: how to make sausages with Sorella Toronto’s Mario Carmine Garisto