It's been a while since I've had Greek food. I had a craving so I wandered over to Jimmy the Greek,…read morelocated in the food court at Pickering Town Centre. I had their Gyro dinner, one of my favourites. It's served with Greek Salad, Rice, and Potatoes. They certainly loaded up the container with lots of deliciousness! It was all good!

I've driven past this place many times and finally decided to give them a try. It was only their…read moresecond day open for the 2021 season. Their menu consists of burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, and fries, with variations of each. I decided on the Banquet Burger Combo, which included an 8oz homemade burger with cheese and bacon, fries, and a drink for only $14.00, including tax. I stepped up to the window to place my order and.. Hang on! What's this? A handwritten sign was posted next to the window with the day's special - Pulled Pork Sandwich with choice of Fries or Onion Rings, and a drink for only $12.00, including tax! Yesss! I'll have that! It was awesome, much better than I expected. There was a generous amount of meat piled into a fresh bun, along with some coleslaw and BBQ sauce. It ended up being a bit messy but absolutely delicious! This was a great tasting sandwich with very good texture! The crispy Onion Rings were also quite excellent and not greasy at all. Due to COVID restrictions, there was no seating available but they do have a covered area and a couple of oversized picnic tables. They'll also be adding a portable toilet on-site shortly. Yes, I did say portable toilet. This place is, after all, built from what appears to be a portable trailer. I will definitely be back to try that burger, and other things from their menu!

Steak sandwich fries and gravy. Just what I needed. Good to be back. It's been a while since I…read morewas here

They hand make every burger - which this is my 2nd visit here - the burgers are delicious and the…read morefries are perfect, My only complaint is they only have 1 person working - so while the staffer is managing the front and the grill - it feels a little neglected because over the lunch rush the space got a little messy - a second person would make it feel like the space was still important

My family and I were hungry after tubing and snowboarding. We happened to stumble upon this joint…read moreand ordered some burgers, onion rings and poutine($5.99) which was their special of the day. Overall everything was tasty however I thought the Cooksville burger could have been more juicy. The Blackcreek chicken burger was spot on, super crunchy and juicy. The poutine was good, could've used more cheese curds and the onion rings was right!

Finally, awesome chicken within walking distance from my home! It's taken me too long to experience…read morethe awesome fries, onion rings and crispy fried chicken that Chicken Kitchen serves! This restaurant has received wildly varying reviews, and finally I needed to judge for myself. I boldly ordered a 16 piece fried chicken family dinner, with fries, onion rings and mac and cheese as our sides. I phoned the order in, just to ask a few questions before ordering. The meal was ready in about 25 minutes, as promised. The staff who helped me and took my order was friendly, informative and kind. He was also honest. He steered me away from the mashed potatoes that I was considering, telling me, "They aren't the real thing." When I asked more, he continued to explain that they are a dehydrated, just-add-water type situation. So I quickly nixed those, and went with the mac and cheese instead. Knowing that it was my first visit, he threw in a bottle of ginger ale for free!! The meal itself was delicious and satisfying, with a few misses, as follows: Chicken - 5/5: it was so flavorful and juicy, with a substantial yet delicately crisp coating Masala Fries - 5/5. Crispy and mildly spiced . Onion Rings - 5/5. These were among the best my family and I have had. Biscuits - 2/5. Sorry to say, the biscuits were disappointing , with a cake-like, rather than flaky, crumb and bland flavor. Chicken Kitchen, please get a new biscuit provider! However, it's not worth taking off a star when the rest of the meal was on point. Chicken Kitchen, Bravo!! I'll be back,! If you are in the Pickering area, the Chicken Kitchen, modestly located in a humble little local mall, is worth considering. Parking is plentiful.

We recently visited Chicken Kitchen in Pickering. The food was good, but there was one thing that…read morereally concerned me. The employee who was taking orders and preparing the food had very long, dirty fingernails. Since he was handling both customers and food, it didn't seem hygienic and honestly made me feel uncomfortable. I wanted to mention it to him at the time, but the restaurant was very busy with many customers waiting for their orders, and I didn't want to embarrass him in front of everyone. Food hygiene should be one of the highest priorities for any restaurant. I hope the management addresses this issue and ensures that all staff maintain proper personal hygiene, including keeping their nails short and clean, for the safety and confidence of customers.

We are huge fans of Rosa's Pasta. This is a true Scarborough gem, and frankly, it saves us…read moreregularly! It's our go-to for work catering, especially since they are fully Halal, which is a huge benefit for our entire team. They also have excellent veggie options, so catering is always simple and satisfying for everyone. The food itself is pure comfort. What we love is the variety: you can pick different types of pasta and sauces, so when we order the large family meals or office platters, everyone gets exactly what they want. It's always delicious and the prices are always reasonable.

I am so offended that I did not come by this local spot sooner and was recommended by Tik Tok and…read morefriends that came all the way from Oshawa. The design your own pasta for less than $12 from an arrangement of varietal ingredients alone should bring you here; not to mention the sweet owners who cater the food with love. There was so much to choose from I decided to throw in a complicated mix that still worked out. There is no dine in and no need because the take out portions are plenty and the branding of the restaurant gives it that not too bougie but low key bang for your buck deal! I am so surprised this place does not have more reviews, the sincerity and joy of their service you'd think they are tryna hide something assuming it has to do with the food but its just a bonus cause the food just slaps!

If you're a fan of old school KFC chicken, to me this is really really similar. But what is better…read moreis that it comes with much better big fluffy crispy fries like you'd get at greasy spoon diners, and a cup-o gravy. I've never been fans of KFC fries especially when back in the day they used off the shelf McCains fries. Only issue with this place is there is minimal seating. No tables and only one rail along the window, so this place is mostly a take-out.

This store is praxticing false advertusement. Be careful and be warned of this unfair business…read morepractice. I insisted to the cashier that they should charge us 26.99 as advertised, but only response ireceived was SORRY its 29.99. I mentioned they should remove the tv add as it not true, but just bluntly ask if i want ito continue with the purchase or not. A not so nice response. All i want to hear was them to acknowledge the mistake and charge us the advertised price of 26.99. Really disappointed.

I was in the area so decided to drop by for their $2 chicken sandwich promo. The line up was pretty…read morelong as you could imagine. I went to the drive through instead and it wasn't as bad - got in and out much quicker than I thought. Their burgers are usually really good so this didn't disappoint.

I love fried chicken and Mary Brown's, a Canadian company, makes one of my favourites! As much as I…read morelove their chicken, they were one of the most expensive fried chicken places around, until recently. They now offer a two-piece meal with taters for only CDN$6.99, making it one of the best deals around! I couldn't resist! A can of soda, however, was CDN$2.49, making it one of the most expensive! Yikes! I guess I'll just go there for the chicken...

I had to visit pickering town centre to pick up something and decided to have burritos for lunch…read more This place is perfect, right across from the mall. I got the bogo promo which was $11.49 for 2. The taste was on point, pretty filling too. Certainly recommend barburrito if you're looking for healthy food options.

This was my last stop before leaving Toronto and it happened to be national burrito day which was…read morebuy one get one. I got a small jerk chicken burrito and added all the toppings I wanted. The burrito was good and feeling I wish the jerk chicken was more spicy though. Overall good customer service I would definitely go again.

KINDA HALAL SOMETIMES. (Explanation belo…read more Staff were super nice. We had the Vampire Slayer (tasty but painfully hot. Its like super hot buffalo wing sauce) and a pineapple bbq one, and a Mexican fries. 1lb gives you 13 boneless. Well seasoned. Incredible amt of options for sauces and seasoning. The only thing about the halal is that the boneless are halal BUT u have to pay to upgrade to boneless and sometimes they fry it in the same oil as the non-zabiha bone-in wings if it gets busy. If the staff are being honest, they will let you know when they had to use the halal fryer for non zabiha meat "bc it was busy" and they needed to use it for overflow. Anyways, I liked it. I recommend it.

My husband and I eat here pretty often and it never lets us down. We usually order the crispy house…read morefries and sweet chilli thai wings and they're always absolutely delicious. This particular time we ended up eating the food about an hour after we purchased it and it was still super delicious, not soggy and the fries were still super crispy. Service is also excellent every time. I always order ahead and the pickup process is swift. 10/10 !

The best burger I've had in the GTA!!…read more It was amazing. The bun wasn't soggy, all of the ingredients were high quality and well made. The sides are also really good. I've tried the onion rings, poutine and fries and they're all GREAT. Although make sure you hydrate because I did feel the effects of having a salty lunch afterwards The diner calls themselves a "drive-in" but it's more of an outdoor diner/to-go place. Most of the seating is outdoors and picnic table style. The service was wondering. Everyone is really nice and you feel welcome going here.

Amazingly, this place has been in Pickering since the mid-1960's, longer than I've been in…read morePickering, or even alive for that matter! For ages, we passed by Big M, noting its classic retro vibe and steady flow of customers. For years, we brushed off the recommendations of Pickering friends, but now, we have finally decided to stop by for a burger. There is outdoor seating only, so in the winter, Big M is a take-out only restaurant. Nevertheless, it was doing a brisk business at 6:00 on a Saturday. We each ordered Banquet Burgers (cheese and bacon). My husband and daughter ordered fries; I went for onion rings. They also each ordered a milkshake. Our opinion was united in that the burgers, shakes, fries and onion rings were exactly what the traditional, retro décor would lead us to expect. You'll not find surprising toppings or artisanal brioche buns at Big M, nor will you encounter the trending smash-burger. Rather, Big M succeeds because it delivers a fantastic version of the sort of burger that your Dad or Grandpa might have grilled up, or the burgers from that retro diner that you parents may or may not have dropped by on their way to the cottage that your family may or may not have visited or owned. Even if these weren't part of your childhood experiences, Big M serves up great traditional fare. Our burgers were made to order as we watched, and had a pleasantly browned and smoky finish, flame-licked by the grill, fresh, tasty toppings. The burger patty itself was neither thick nor thin, but classic 1/2 inch or so. The toasted Kaiser roll stayed crispy, and survived the trip home without getting soggy. The onion rings were the old fashioned, somewhat ponderous kind, as opposed to a lighter tempura style batter, and I relied on my husband to finish eating them on my behalf. But that substantial batter was exactly the right choice to pair with a traditional burger. The shakes were also traditional milk shakes, as opposed to, simply, "shakes", which may or may not contain actual milk or ice cream. The take-away: Big M is what it appears to be, a classic diner offering simple, diner-style fare. As such, it delivers a satisfying meal that more than meets the expectations: words like retro, traditional and home-style spring to mind. If you are in search of a trending, cheffy and possibly pricy experience (and I do tend to flock to those, when budget permits!), then Big M is probably not for you. However, for well-executed, basic, down to earth cooking, Big M serves up an excellent retro experience at a reasonable price. I'll be back to try the Whistle Dog (cheese and bacon) and the Canadian burger (Cheese and Peameal), plus another order of those indulgent onion rings.