Toronto loves a Jamaican patty — there’s no secret there. Lucky for you, there seems to be no shortage of places you can pick up one of these blissful pockets of steaming meat or veggies, and plenty of them have well-earned fan bases behind them.
When it’s time to switch it up from your go-to patty shop, though, you can turn to the city’s bounty under-the-radar gems to spice things up.
Here are some of the underrated Jamaican patties in Toronto that you should try.
P Jay’s
A Scarborough staple for nearly 40 years, visiting this no-frills hidden gem feels a bit like taking a trip into the past, if it weren’t for the beef and veggie patties made fresh every day to snap you back to reality. Their patty crust comes from Randy’s, another legendary patty shop in Toronto, so you know it’s good.
Kingston 12 Patty Shop
Located right in the heart of Little Jamaica, it’s no wonder that the flaky, spicy delights being churned out by this patty shop have garnered a cult following since opening this summer.
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You can pick up piping hot pockets filled with the likes of beef, ackee and saltfish and chicken for no more than a few bucks that’ll keep you coming back again and again.
Norma’s Patties
Tucked away inside of the Junction’s When The Pig Came Home Delicatessen, you might easily skip over this itsy-bitsy shop. You can opt for the classic spicy beef or go for something more out of the ordinary, like the “loosey,” stuffed with mozzarella, kale, tomatoes and green onions. Eat them served hot and fresh or pick up a frozen dozen.
Allan’s Pastry Shop
Chicken, veggie, beef or goat are the options at this hole-in-the-wall tucked inside of a Scarborough strip mall — but, at prices lower than TTC fare, you may as well just grab one of each. If you must decide on just one to try, though, the curry goat patty is what they’re really known for.
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Grace’s Patty World
Halal diners are in luck, because this Etobicoke patty shop offers halal options on their chicken and beef patties. Proudly boasting offerings baked fresh daily with “just the right spice,” this shop is a no-brainer to satisfy your patty cravings.
