Super cute little restaurant. Good and ambience.was perfect. I ordered the jerk pork, and found it to be delicious read more

Amazing! Amazing! I have been to way too many Jerk chicken restaurants in Ontario, BC, Quebec, Calgary etc... Fall of the bone chicken! Soft and tender and really good taste! The rice was cooked perfectly and it all tasted perfect. I added extra homemade mango hot sauce and made it even better. I had the homemade ginger beer, excellent! A must try! When you come to Whitehorse this needs to be your first stop. Amazing! read more

They were out of the jerk chicken so got the jerk pork instead. Very good. Only reason it's not a 5 star is that it is pricey and the portions are a bit small read more

Fabulous food in a small family establishment. Great ginger beer and mixed drinks. Desserts too

Don't let appearances deceive you, the proprietress of this unassuming little spot cooks up some seriously delicious Caribbean soul food. Friendly service and a cheerful Jamaican vibe, for my money this is the best restaurant in Whitehorse. read more

Saw this place as we were driving in Whitehorse and decided to give a try. So glad that we did! Don't let the 'hole in the wall' look fool you. The food and service was amazing! I ordered fried bananas for the kids (which they loved!) and I had the coconut vegetables. I also had a homemade ginger with a shot a rum which was good too. read more

The Jerk Chicken Roti is good! The chef was friendly and the server was nice. No wifi but that's not a big deal. It was a little expensive but that what you get for good food in the North. read more

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I love Pickapeppa. Not in the "there's almost no other ethnic choices in Whitehorse so let's give them an extra star for trying" kind of way, but because this is genuinely a great restaurant. Yes - it's a hole in the wall. Yes - It's Whitehorse so their access to fine Jamaican ingredients is probably limited. but... the family who runs it is genuinely friendly, and the food they serve is genuinely delicious. Sure, it's not fancy, and the plates may be plastic. But, the red stripe beer is cold, the peppers are hot, and the conversation is typically friendly and fun. We've been a few times, and even celebrated my son's birthday there with a cake - which the owners' daughter sat down at our table to share in with us. It's just that kind of a place. I said it before, and I'll say it again. I love Pickapeppa. If you're passing through Whitehorse, be sure to stop in and say hi. You're a far way from the Caribbean, but they'll still make you feel warm inside. read more

The food is fantastic, really convenient that they have vegetarian options! The people are very friendly, it made me feel as though I were back in the islands :) 10/10 I would most definitely come again! read more

Pickapeppa Restaurant - a green building with a sign that says pickapeppa - Caribbean Near Me - Whitehorse, Yukon

I loved this place! My husband and I were on a road trip from Southern California up to Alaska last summer. We stumbled upon Pickapeppa in Whitehorse and were thoroughly delighted with the food. I was surprised to find a Jamaican/Caribbean restaurant so far up north. It was truly delicious. We look forward to going back next time we are there. read more

In the next part of my continuing series "Ethnic Restaurants of Whitehorse" (it won't be a long series), I decided to try the Caribbean restaurant. I was skeptical but I had heard that the chef was actually from Jamaica, so I decided to give it a shot. It's just a little whole in the wall that seats about 12, with paintings of Jamaica and pictures of Bob Marley on the walls, with reggae music playing, which is usually a good sign. The service was quick, but not overly friendly. The food itself was decent. I got the jerk chicken, which is a litmus test for a Jamaican restaurant. It came with salad (I think it was President's Choice mixed greens) and traditional Jamaican rice and peas (black-eyed). The rice was fine, but a little soggy. The chicken was tender, and you could taste those authentic jerk spices. The only problem was that there was not enough of them. It was advertised as hot, but there was no spice. It would have been nice if the chicken was actually cooked in the jerk sauce, as opposed to just having it poured on top. Maybe Yukoners have a different palate than others, but jerk chicken should be spicy, and this wasn't. At the risk of sounding like a jerky (no pun intended) Southerner, it didn't really compare to the jerk chicken that I've had in the Jamaican neighbourhood in which I used to live (especially Albert's on St. Clair. If you're in Toronto, go there now). Still, I would recommend it and I'll definitely go back and try the curry goat. read more

Went to go to Sanchez last night and there was an hour-long line. Well F that, I thought, so I walked two streets over to Pickapeppa and was seated immediately. The food is awesome. Prices are on par with everything else in Whitehorse. Servers and kitchen staff are super nice. I know some reviews ding it for being small and unpolished, but I like that about it. Start with the friend plantain appetizer! read more

Don't go here for atmosphere. It's a bit on the rough side but ok. I ordered the jerk chicken and jerk pork. They came with peas and rice, with a side salad. The chicken was nice and moist. The pork was a bit rough and salty. The rice was basmati rice which is used in South Asian dishes and not Caribbean dishes. The flavours of the food was okay...if you're someone who likes bland food. If you like flavours and spices this probably isn't the place for you. Also, the prices here is ridiculous for the portions. Way too expensive and not fulfilling. Service is lacking. Some of the menu items aren't even Caribbean. But, I understand given the location. read more

This place was fantastic! We came in the late afternoon on a cold day in January. Turns out they were closing at the time but still let us order. We ordered the jerk chicken and the chickpea curry, both of which were delicious! What a delight to find delicious, authentic Caribbean food in the Yukon! The perfect place to warm you up on a cold day! A special thanks to the gracious staff for staying a little longer to take care of us! read more

Prices are insanely expensive - not worth it for what you get. Quite the rip off actually.

I was really excited to try this place as I love good Jamaican food. Unfortunately found it to be not clean (dusty dining room and bathroom is questionable), terrible to non-existent service and what seems to be mediocre food as it was fairly bland. If you wonder why you are not busier, it's all these things. First and last experience. read more

one of the very best meals that we've had anywhere. It's a cozy little place that was our first stop when visiting Whitehorse and we had to laugh since sitting in 90F/30C weather, eating roast goat and jamaican patties while being served by a Chilean waiter was not at all what we expected in the Yukon, we were very pleasantly surprised. The owner and staff were friendly and helpful the food was extraordinarily delicious; obviously a lot of love and care had gone into preparing it. A bit off the main touristy drag, quite close to the Robert Service campground and the steamboat, but definitely worth a visit. read more

I love this restaurant. Great food, accommodates my food allergies, friendly and family run. Don't try to eat a quick 15 minute lunch there, though read more

Wonderful and authentic Jamaican food. Consistent quality from a few classic selections. Great treats and Red Strip!

Absolutely what my pallet wanted and needed! For delicious and authentic Caribbean food, that place is where i would go, in Jamaica, Vancouver or other wise, its one of the best little hole in the walls that I have ever been too! If you want it hot, she will make you cry, If you want it mild, she will cater to your Canadian taste. Its Just what you need. A little piece of heaven on earth! I highly recommend! read more