What Caribbean food is popular in Toronto?

The most popular Caribbean foods in Toronto are Jamaican jerk chicken, Trinidadian doubles, Jamaican patties, oxtail stew, curry goat, roti, ackee and saltfish, rice and peas, and plantain.

Where can I find Caribbean food in Toronto?

Little Jamaica on Eglinton West, North York's Don Mills area (home to Mr. Jerk since 1986), Scarborough, and Brampton all have excellent Caribbean restaurants.

What is the difference between Jamaican and Trinidadian food?

Jamaican food features jerk, oxtail, and ackee. Trinidadian food has stronger Indian influences with doubles, roti, and pelau. Both use Scotch bonnet peppers and coconut milk.

Caribbean Food in Toronto: The Complete Guide

Toronto is home to nearly 350,000 people of Caribbean descent — one of the largest island communities outside the Caribbean itself. From Jamaican jerk chicken to Trinidadian doubles, this is your guide to the full flavour of the islands in Toronto.

Caribbean Food by Island

Jamaica: Jerk chicken, oxtail stew, curry goat, ackee and saltfish, Jamaican patties, rice and peas. Mr. Jerk at 3050 Don Mills Rd N has been serving charcoal-grilled jerk since 1986.

Trinidad & Tobago: Doubles (curried chickpeas in fried bara), roti, pelau, callaloo, bake and shark. Strong Indian and African influences.

Barbados: Flying fish and cou-cou (national dish), pudding and souse, macaroni pie. Milder, seafood-forward cuisine.

Guyana: Pepperpot (slow-cooked meat stew with cassareep), cook-up rice, garlic pork. African, Indian, and Amerindian influences.

Where to Find Caribbean Food in Toronto

Little Jamaica — Eglinton West: The historic heart of Toronto's Caribbean community. Over 200 Caribbean-owned businesses.
North York — Don Mills: Home to Mr. Jerk since 1986. Peanut Plaza at 3050 Don Mills Road.
Scarborough: Large Caribbean population with many restaurants along Lawrence Avenue East and Warden Avenue.
Brampton: One of the highest concentrations of Caribbean residents in the GTA.

Caribbean Catering in Toronto

Mr. Jerk provides authentic Caribbean catering for events of 10–100+ people. Jerk chicken, jerk pork, oxtail, curry goat, rice and peas, and more. Call (416) 491-3593 or visit mrjerk.ca/catering.