I stumbled across this tiny place while out for a walk during the most recent Toronto lockdown. I LOVE Jamaican-style pepper shrimp, which are hard to find in Toronto. I couldn't find a lot of detail about the place online (no website or menu or reviews), just an Instagram page that has pictures of incredible Caribbean seafood and pepper shrimp. There are comments below each picture/video saying to text them in advance to order your food.
So, with the city opening up again, I took a chance and sent a text message this morning, asking when Peggy's might be opening up again. I got an immediate reply, and was told that they would be open at 3pm! I asked what was on the menu and got another immediate reply (today's offerings were pepper shrimp, mussels and fish). So I walked over and ordered myself a bunch of pepper shrimp and some rice and peas. I had to dash across the street to an ATM after ordering because it is CASH ONLY.
WOW. This food is out of this world delicious! The pepper shrimp are HUGE, spicy and flavourful. The rice and peas were fresh and tasty. I'm not sure why this place isn't being talked about more, but I kind of love that it's under the radar! read more