Literally the best chicken curry roti I've had anywhere…read more The owner is usually there. Good food and interesting conversation.

Food is hearty, but man, this place needs an AC!…read more Not sure if it was a day with a broken AC, but we were sweating bullets just eating our meal. That, or the AC wasn't strong enough, granted it was on a very hot day. We ate our meal and hurried out cuz it just got too hot to stay in there. I will say the food was not bad. It was super filling. Their meal is not exactly something I'd crave for again, but if you're hungry and want jerk chicken, it'll do the job. It is also a lot off food on a plate, so that's a win!

Came at the end of the day for take out and the line just kept growing behind me! Seems they're…read morebusy at all hours of the day but they are so friendly and organized and no-one minded waiting for their order. Appreciate that the cashier whose phone kept ringing gave attention and priority to those waiting in person in line at the store and then tend to the customers placing orders through the phone. The place is so clean and well maintained. Saw a sign for their Sunday buffet for $21 to either take out as much as you can stuff in a portions container or to dine in for an hour off their limited special buffet menu (which included curries, veg, roti, and much more). Will have to try one day. Their food is always great! Goat curry was delicious and the doubles never disappoint!

a friend took us here to try trinidadian food and i'm so glad we did because everything was…read moreactually so good!! the doubles were definitely my favorite the bara was so soft and the chickpea filling was really flavorful. i just wish i had asked for a little bit of spice because i think the pepper sauce would've made it even better. the bake & shark was also really yummy! i didn't realize they actually use shark meat until i looked it up lol the bake was nice and fluffy and the whole thing was really tasty. the pholourie was another favorite, especially with the tamarind and mango dips. the sweet + tangy sauces went so well with it. you order at the counter and they bring the food out to you. service was great and there weren't too many people when we went, so it felt pretty relaxed and wasn't crowded at all. overall, such a fun introduction to trinidadian food! definitely want to come back and try more of the menu.

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.

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.

One of the best jerk chickens I had with proper Spice factor and very juicy. Great customer…read moreservice staff.

I started of with the jerk chicken meal which I found to be very tasty. That was the end of my…read moregood experience. Since then I have been disappointed twice. I ordered the chicken soup twice and have been disappointed twice as there was no chicken in the soup on both occasions. Also the coleslaw was sour (spoilt) when I ordered the jerk chicken and rice. Sadly, I don't think I will be supporting the establishment in the future.

I've been coming to Island Foods for years and it never disappoints. I had the chicken roti this…read moretime and it was DEVONE... like seriously so good. The flavor, the seasoning, the softness of the roti -- everything hit. This spot has been a go-to for me and it's one of those places that stays consistent. You know what you're getting every time, and it's always on point. I absolutely love it here. If you're craving real Caribbean food, this is the spot.

We popped in this afternoon because I hadn't eaten all day. I had read about this place a while ago…read moreas having one of the best roti in the GTA and had been meaning to come here for quite some time. This place does not disappoint in any way! The boneless chicken roti has a very generous portion of filling. The filling is not loaded up on carrots and peas, but delicious boneless chicken breast and potatoes that are done just right. The grave is smooth and a little grainy without being chunky and chewy. The roti skin itself is absolutely perfect. It is not thick or too thin that it falls apart. Mala, the owner was an absolute sweetheart, and made sure that I would enjoy my meal along with the help of her two daughters. The place is quiet so that you can enjoy your meal without Loud music or loud noises. This is my go to place from now on for a good West Indian dish. Next time I intend to try the courage goat. YOU gotta eat here!

Nice take out shop. Plenty of parking in the plaza. Super friendly, efficient and quick service…read more Nice clean shop with high ceilings and a beatiful giant mural showcasing Carribean culture on one side. Roti was nice, soft and a good size. Curry potatos and bone in chicken was good. Added the channa (generously sprinkled throughout - as in they did not skimp!) The doubles didnt hit the way I was expecting. I always order the simple doubles with just the chick pea but it usually comes with the chutney and flavor bombs which are what I look forward to. Was disappointed they dont use chuntey here. The filling was just channa (curried chick peas). The dough was great though, nicetexture and had that hint of sweetness so it hit the mark there. Overall generous portion sizes for the price point. Convenient for Caribbean fare. Suprisingly and sadly, York Region is lacking in Carribbean choices! We love to see more so wouldnt need to venture out to Scarborough and GTA. So would visit again.

I tried 2 places for beef patties today. Here and "Allwyn's…read moreBakery" at Underhill and Lawrence. Look at my other review for them. To compare the two, I ordered a spicy beef patty and tested them for flakiness, crispness, and filling. First off price wise. It was $3.10 including tax. Slightly higher than at "Allwyn's". $0.40 is not going to break anybody's bank But I found the beef patty here considerably better than at the other place. The crust was both flaky AND crispy and the filling was divine with just the right amount of spicy essence. I only rated it 4 stars because it still didn't warrant me going back and ordering a dozen for home consumption. All in all it was a very good patty and I will be back for one at a time if craving a delicious beef patty. I also will be back to try my other Caribbean favourite. " Jerk Chicken". On a side note the inside was well kept and very clean which is a plus. I do recommend this place for any and all. As well, the service was top notch for a bonus add-on.

Their lunch jerk chicken sandwiches are life. So good, affordable. Spicy and slightly sweet because…read moreof the bread. A little pepper sauce and we've got ourselves a winner. Great food, supporting black owned businesses -yes! The chicken meals are also good. Check it out. Pro tip- call ahead, get it through the drive through!

I ordered the Jerk Chicken Wings and Large Oxtail Dinner from Nicey's for takeout after wanting to…read moretry it for a while. Unfortunately, they gave me curry goat instead of the oxtail I ordered. I normally don't eat goat, but I live too far away to exchange it, so I gave it a try. The meat was pretty tough and lacked flavour. The jerk chicken wings were also extremely salty and difficult to finish. With how rich and salty everything was, I think coleslaw or something fresh would have helped balance the meal. Instead, it came with vegetables. The rice and peas were okay. Overall, I couldn't finish most of the food. Getting the wrong order was disappointing, and the seasoning and texture made the experience worse.