I learned recently that Grace Foods makes jerk chicken patties. I had to figure out where I could…read moregrab some. Aunt Elsie's Caribbean Kitchen had them in stock. I decided to drop by on Saturday, just after noon. It's in a fairly dumpy strip mall on Eglinton Avenue East, just west of Brimley Road, in Scarborough. There is plenty of parking. I parked fairly close to the entrance. A car was illegally parked in front of the business next to Aunt Elsie's. I don't get why folks need to do that when there are so many parking spots. Aunt Elsie's looks like a tiny convenience store from the outside, but looks are deceiving. It's also a small Jamaican grocery store that doubles as a takeout eatery. I was not expecting such an amazing place. I simply wanted patties! I found the Grace jerk chicken patties. They came in mild and hot flavours. I always go with mild when I'm not familiar with how spicy items can be. There are also Allan's and Michidean patties. You know that you are at a decent place. Although I felt like Ms Pac-Man as I moved around a small space with a bunch of folks while trying to physically distance, I looked at all the condiments and spices. This place uses space wisely. The wall of condiments and spices is impressive. I also looked longingly at the chilli peppers. They looked pretty and deadly! The hot foods counter blew me away. You can't help but gawk at all the yummy food options, from various fried fish, to jerk chicken and curry goat while you are in line to pay for your items. I took one look at the salt fish fritters and knew that I needed to try them. I got two. Note to self: Get the oxtail dinner next time. Get more hot items after that. I had a lovely, sweet woman behind the counter get my fritters and cash me out. I paid using my debit card. She also bagged my goodies. I thanked her and wished her a lovely day. The customers at this store are friendly. I loved the vibe. They were courteous and nice, which I'm not necessarily used to in my neck of the woods! I was still full from breakfast. However, I made room to consume a salt fish fritter in my car before I continued running errands. OMG! It was so flavourful. The fish was salted, but not to the point where you feel like you need to down a litre of your favourite beverage afterwards. It was seasoned perfectly. I think that there was garlic, onion, and red pepper, at least. So good! I have such a weakness for fritters and I'm glad that I caved here. I heated up a jerk chicken patty for breakfast (hey, why not?) this morning. It does have a spice kick that is more than what you'd typically expect from an item that is labelled mild. Highly yummy. The filling is flavourful and the dough part was perfect. Each patty is individually wrapped to preserve freshness. A box is $5.90. I love them! Aunt Elsie's was such a terrific find. If you want to order hot food in advance, this eatery is on Uber Eats. Otherwise, you can call ahead. (396)

We can always count on Yelp to give us a list of places when in an unfrequented area. This was one…read moreof those days! In a strip mall, this grocery and hot food shop had the greatest staff ever. So friendly and welcoming it was like going to someone's home. The man was so excited to hear that we came all the way from downtown to try their food! We ordered a jerk chicken, oxtail, and stew beef. All came with peas and rice and slaw. Oxtail is always my go-to and this one didn't disappoint. We enjoyed everything. I wanted to give the full 5 stars but I have to say, I was missing the heat. That might've been on us for not asking for pepper sauce.

The flavour of the jerk chicken is good but it's too dry. Disappointed. Good portions but needs…read moresome moisture.

Nice service I appreciate that a lot, food is good, could've added more sauce but that's ok I'd go…read moreback

This is one of those hole in the wall spots you would never turn into but trust me, you should…read more Just being here you see the sheer influx of locals who get food to go from here and trust me, I see why. We had their fries, fried fish, and chilli chicken, all immaculate. Trust me this spot is amazing. Service wise everyone is wonderful. If you want some good carribean food, trust me you can't go wrong here

Update: They've improved tremendously. Tasty curry, soft roti skin, large portions…read more Saltfish and provisions was tasty, no bones this time and provisions were soft, again really good portion. Reasonable pricing. I'll reorder again

The Oxtail sandwich patty is a must-try. Make sure to add cheese. There is an option to have the…read morecoleslaw mixed together or on the side. I had it mixed inside the patty. All of the oxtail shredded meat, the cheese, the slaw, and the patty all perfectly come together into a very hearty meal. For its price, it is very filling and extremely tasty. The other thing we had was the Large Jerk Chicken meal. The Jerk Chicken was how I personally would want it. Not too hot, not too salty, not burnt, and spiced just right. The rice & beans proportion to the protein was just a little more than what I would prefer, but it is not a big issue. There was also a piece of bread that we had along with the meal which I enjoyed having. It was tasy and soft bread that perfectly acts to refresh the palate so we can go for another bite out of the Jerk Chicken or the Oxtail patty. What was a little letdown was that the place was a little small and not really primarily setup to accommodate a lot of indoor dining. There was no washroom or at least a place to wash hands. Service was also just alright. It was not bad, but just not among the best service standards that I know. You would need to come in with a lot of patience in waiting to order and waiting for the food to be ready to serve. Between taking orders, the person over the counter would also be occasionally be on the phone answering call inquiries.

Tips: - This place accepts credit and debit cards…read more - Although one sign says that the oxtail meal comes in one size only, you can get it in either a large or a small when you look at the menu on the side wall. - It's one hour of free parking on Bingham Avenue. I was in my old neighbourhood of the Beaches today to pick up an order. I got there a bit early. I decided to check out other business around this block and found Yamz. It was the perfect place to get some Caribbean food. I walked in. It was just before 4 pm. It allowed me to take a look at the menu. There was a bell on the counter. I didn't use it. A nice man in the back came over to greet me. I said hi and asked how he was. He was great and looked genuinely happy to see me. I wanted the oxtail meal. He showed me two box sizes for me to select. I went with a large. The yellow menu says that it's only one size. The white menu on the side wall seems to be. Ore current. I like the size options. I also got a side order of plantains. He let me know that they take five minutes to make them to order. I was good with it and said to take his time. There are seat sto sit down and enjoy your food and drinks. I was doing takeout, as I was still full from lunch! I sat down and created this Yelp listing and then checked in. I uploaded my photos from earlier in the day. It was nice to sit down and relax. He got a paper bag with handles and put my food in it. I was excited. I paid with a credit card. I tapped and was done. I thanked the man for everything and left with my food. After picking up my other order, I walked over to my car. I parked on Bingham Avenue, which is a residential street. You can park for free for an hour. Parking along Kingston Road is too complicated for me to keep track of! It was rush hour when I left this eatery just after 4 pm. You can't park on this street. I put my oxtail meal in an insulated bag. I ate the plantains in my car. They were so good! They were fried, but not to death. The natural sweetness came out. I had roughly ten slices. They were the best snack. I ended up driving to a parking lot closer to where I live to eat my oxtail meal, but in my car because I was now hungry. The oxtail was delicious. The oxtail was smaller, but it was easier to eat the meat off each segment. I got plenty of oxtail, which was great. The sauce was excellent. It came with rice and peas that were hearty and perfect. I also got coleslaw, which I enjoyed so much. It was crispy and yummy. What a fabulous find! I'd go back for more and to support this man who put a lot of love and care into his food. (450)

When I first got here, I found it refreshing to see ample parking , which makes sense given that…read morethey are a popular Scarborough joint. I ordered the Jerk chicken poutine, which, in addition to smelling amazing, took me back to my youth with the Jerk sauce on the fries. I like that they don't ask for a tip on their machine. I only wish I had asked for the fries with only the jerk chicken gravy and jerk chicken but with none of the other stuff. Given the price for the poutine, the size left me happy and full, which paired with the festival made for an all-around great meal...

This spot is in a little plaza with a wide variety of food options. My friend suggested I give…read moretheir jerk Shawarma a try , as it's a unique meat . I wa already pretty full from a luncheon but I had some meat and my gosh was it not only tender, but seasoned extremely well. It's not your traditional flavors but it's really good! . This spot is busy and I can see why. I'd definitely try some of their other dishes

Second time I picked up their Curry Goat Roti($16.49+tax). Big portion, shared between two people…read more Legitimately good curry goat, nice balance of spice, roti was very soft and thin. Really enjoyed it. Service was again super friendly.

Stunningly delicious oxtail, melts in your mouth. Great blend of spices…read more Jerk chicken was on the spicy side but thats just imo. Rice and beans was beautifully cooked as well. All and all, i will be back to try it again before giving a seal of approval.

I tried jerk chicken, oxtail, curry goat, and the extra stout Guinness bottle. The food is great…read morefrom the place, I don't know if it's authentic, but I was told it is authentic Jamaican food. There's no alcohol on tap, so it's only beer, cooler bottles and hard liquor, the only drawback I can see is there's no AC in the summer, which can get very hot. Washroom is in the basement, which is clean. They have live karaoke as well, but I don't know which days. Mostly just the owner serving, so if you're just there to drink it's pretty fast.

Was in Canada and was happy to see so much Caribbean food around. Was hungry and decided to try…read morethis place after a recommendation from a friend. We came in around 5 pm not much food left. We got some red peas soup it was good but not much meat in it. I got the stew pork and rice and peas it was good but I had more bone than meat so I was disappointed. My uncle had the curry goat and was happy with his selection. My aunt had the stew chicken and thought it was good. I might eat here again when I am back in town but would choose something different maybe a dish with not so much bone.

For one man running the front, he's very efficient, fast , and friendly. Even though the line is…read morelong for the $5 special, you're in the store for less than 3 minutes. The chicken was falling off the bone. The seasoning was perfect on everything. We added ox tail gravy on top of the rice and peas and it just complimented everything together. If you're in the area and you're craving Jamaican food, this is a must stop by!

Amazing! Fresh tasty, and good portion size! The hospitality is also great, definitely recommend…read morethis restaurant!

Although not the traditional way to eat jerk chicken and roti chicken because it comes with random…read more fix-ins such as cheese, tomatoes, corn and others, I really enjoy Scotty Bons' menu! Large portions and flavourful add ons. I love to add the chutney, scotty pickle and creamy sauces. Only downside is I would prefer if they used bone in chicken for the jerk items. I've also tried the chicken roti. The filling, sauce, chickpeas and potatoes are delish but the roti bread itself could be lighter and softer. A few times I've ordered the roti felt more like a thin pita instead of a roti. Parking at the Markham location can be difficult as it is off the main road (Hwy 7) which is busy at all hours of the day so there's no avoiding that and there are only so many spaces.