Famous Recipe in Hamilton

158 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 1A5, Canada

★★★★☆
(222 reviews)
Categories: Caribbean restaurant

About

DISCLAIMER: FAMOUS RECIPE WILL BE CLOSED FROM JANUARY AND FEBRUARY OF 2023 AND WILL REOPEN MARCH OF 2024 THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! Hamilton's finest Trinidadian Resteraunt located at the heart of downtown 1 minute away from Jackson Square! New Christmas hours, Call before coming to see what we have left on the menu fresh food daily!

Address
158 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 1A5, Canada
Plus Code
745G+79 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11 AM–6 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–10 PM
Thursday
11 AM–10 PM
Friday
11 AM–10 PM
Saturday
11 AM–10 PM
Sunday
Closed

Services

From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Healthy options Small plates Vegan options Vegetarian options
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert
Atmosphere
Casual
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking Parking

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Reviews

4.4
★★★★☆
222 reviews

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price (24) doubles (13) chicken roti (12) to go (9) jerk (9) lunch (8) goat roti (7) curry chicken (7) spicy (6) chick peas (5)
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★★★★★
December 13, 2024

Hands down the best Caribbean food in the area! Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Do yourself a favour and visit Famous Recipe. Great vibes and great food.

★★★★★
December 13, 2024

Amaaaaazing food, the lady is lovely and food is fresh. Definitely will be going back and definitely recommending. And keep in mind, rotis are huge.

★★★★★
December 5, 2024

We ordered from Famous Recipe as part of our Christmas party catering for our farm. The staff were wonderful to work with and the food was delicious. We would highly recommend!

★★★★★
November 1, 2024

I was in the hospital after having lower spinal surgery a few years ago, and my ex knows how much I love roti showed up in the pouring rain with two I said, yeah, 2 chicken roties , and he sat there, laughing at me in the hospital as I sat in my bed high on pain medication Eating like nobody was watching me. It was delicious. So now it's my go to place all the time the best. And by the way, he's in a wheelchair and they came out with them ready packaged for him. They're great customer service is excellent.

★★★★★
June 27, 2024

Great food! Ordered the jerk chicken meal and boneless stew chicken meal both with rice and peas. Chicken was cooked and seasoned perfectly, and curry sauce on the rice is so good! The gentleman behind the counter was super friendly. This place is fantastic, very happy we decided to give it a try, and look forward to going back!

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

AMAZING rotis!!! Perfect spice and seasoning in a beautifully soft shell. And if you're interested in Grenada, Kevin will give you some great travel tips!!!! These guys have sadly been broken into twice recently, so give them your support and you'll get an amazing meal in return!

★★★★
December 8, 2023

This small take-out Caribbean restaurant offers a good-sized portion of food. The roti was delicious and the owner was very friendly. I would highly recommend this place if you are in the mood for Caribbean food.

★★★★★
June 4, 2021

The food was amazing. the portion is big for what you pay for. The owner was extremely nice . I'm from Toronto and was in Hamilton for work. I was craving for Caribbean food around and went to one that was near my hotel. The food was so terrible that it scared me to never eat Caribbean food while im in Hamilton. The next day my co-workers asked me to go with them for food, we ended up at Famous Recipe and after their order, i was tempted to also order something small. I explained to the owner about my experience with the other place from the night before. He secured me that his food would be different and indeed it was. If you are in town and feeling for Caribbean food, visit this place. i highly recommend it. The salad was fresh, and my curry goat was to die for. i will be visiting this place again next week and the following week.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Best in Hamilton

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

I mostly get take away. Chicken Roti are nice and juicy tasty and spiced perfectly

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

This place is awesome- great doubles and delicious jerk chicken. Recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Really tasty Caribbean food! The Curry Roti goat is my fav! Come check them out! Portions for 2 people.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The doubles here are the most authentic Ive had in Canada.

★★
September 22, 2024

Amount of food - ok Price - ok Service- ok Food - not tasty Food : 2/5 |

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

I went there specifically for the doubles, didn t disappoint

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

The food was very good and I would reccomend the chicken roti and the oxtail. Also great portions for the price Will be back when visiting hamilton

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Decent spot, enjoyed the beef patty. Portions for jerk chicken were also good.

June 22, 2024

Attention owner of 158 Kings St W Hamilton Famous Recipe Restaurant Regarding FeeD review My mother went in to pick me up doubles and stewed beef and the stewed beef was dry as paper My mother never complains about much and was in the area and decided to go in and speak to the same man that was there when she went in to pick up the order the day before Ive been into this location many times and I too have seen bugs and I didnt appreciate how rude the man was to my mother This is the same man who sold her the roti and doubles the day before There was no woman behind the counter that day and the day before It is obvious that this location would lie to cover up their bug problem and their terrible customer service problem with the public I will never be shopping here again

June 22, 2024

Famous Recipe 158 King St west . Absolutely no good, I saw a cockroach while I was waiting . I ordered a beef roti that was dry as wood , I went back to let the owner know how dry his beef was, and he didnt care, he had zero business ethics, and his excuse was nobody else is complained before. Dont give this thief your money there are better Caribbean restaurants in Hamilton. Ps attn owner , there have never been any female workers every time Ive been in, its understandable that you would lie about this . The man that worked there both days I went in was incredibly rude , and lacks customer service. Now because of your lack of accepting any type of responsibility I may possibly contact the proper channels as You do have a bug problem.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

The food is really good, wish I found this place sooner.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Small takeout place with really good food. You get value for your money and a happy belly! Had the chicken curry roti and beef Patties

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Go so many time, never let us down. Especially chicken

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

I ordered via delivery app for lunch and the stewed chicken was AMAZING. The food was so good that I went in person the next day. The woman behind the counter was kind, helpful and answered all my questions about the patties and if they can sell them by box. I would travel to Oakville to get my beloved Pholourie. Now that I know I can get it in Hamilton, Ill be coming here more frequently. Cant wait to try more menu items

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

The owner went above and beyond to make a roti for me just the way I like it. I used to get roti from the Caribbean place on Concession St. Since the lady sold her restaurant I havent enjoyed roti till today. Famous Recipe makes roti very similar to the lady who retired. If youre looking for that dry pita type roti, then this is the place to go cheers

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Nice little spot with fantastic food and huge portions

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

The best food! Super kind! Always fresh made with love and care! Thank you very much

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Excellent service. Excellent food. Good price... Kevin and Christine are the best! Thank you.... I had forgotten that they catered doubles for our daughters engagement party too delicious

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

The waitress was lovely and helpful. The food is always brought out promptly. One thing to improve would be to have more soup options including french onion.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

i ordered the curry chicken roti and it was delicioud

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

The Eggplant Roti is OFF THE HOOK!!! Lovely people and quick service too. Food

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

The ONLY place to get a actual roti in all of Hamilton all the other Caribbean place don t even come close and the jerk chicken and rice is absolutely amazing if your in the area you have to try

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Best tasty and delicious carribbean food in Hamilton. Service is excellent

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Always a great roti. Full of ingredients, tasty and service with a smile and conversation.

December 22, 2023

Fix the business open hours. Drove there and it was closed at 5pm Tuesday.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best roti in Hamilton! Excellent vegetarian choices, and exceptional service. Warm and friendly hospitality, just like back home...even better! Very tasty doubles, too! Vegetarian options: Delicious Trini doubles and daalpuri!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Yummy!! Got the jerk chicken with stew gravy. That was delicious and flavorful , and just spicy enough for me. Inhaled it all before I got a chance to take a photo. Thanks for a great lunch!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Absolutely enjoy the food here. It is a must try. Boneless curry chicken with rice and potatoes. One of my favs

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

When I saw the meal deal I thought that it would be another example of shrinkflation but I was pleasantly impressed at the size of the portions. Every time it is going to feed you for the whole day. Monday they are closed which is sad but they had BBQ chicken on Wednesday and Fried chicken on fridays. All in all the best roti place in all of canada, dare I say outside of the Caribbean.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I was happy to find a Trinidadian restaurant being new to Hamilton. The food tastes just like home. The staff/ owner are very warm and friendly. Even a customer who came in talked about how great this spot is. Check out their specials 11:30 am - 3pm, I believe M - F. Go in and get some yummy food and treats from Trinidad and Tobago

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This is a tiny shop off bay and king, but theres a lot of flavour! Ordered the doubles, boneless chicken roti and goat roti. The roti was flavourful, moist, the gravy was amazing. I didnt love the doubles, it needed more depth. I also didnt like the hot sauce on the side - I felt it was too 1 note. Just hot, no flavour. Rotis were really good though!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Their Doubles are THEE Best!! Problem, theyre never open despite the hours posted.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Authentic trini food love this place

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Oh the roti is tasty The lady is super friendly and kind Love it I dont mind eating there everyday

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Owner really takes pride in what he s serving. Went out of his way at 10am this morning as I was in a rush to work. Awesome place, doubles are best in town

December 22, 2023

Showed up on a Monday at 1:16PM, the place is closed, no signage with hours or anything. I noticed the hours on Google were recently updated. How disappointing.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Man this food and service is true islands vibes . Amazing food good luck competing Dietary restrictions: Most is oil free way to be I love your family

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing food, amazing service. I can see why this places gets so many great reviews!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent food!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best roti I ve ever had. Awesome place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Absolutely delicious! Thank you ladies Will be back for more Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Yvonne suggested I try bbq chicken with rice and peas wow! I couldn t believe how amazing it was.

December 22, 2023

Coleslaw was rotten that came with jerk chic meal. Jerk chicken lacked flavour. Really liked beef curry and roti.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

What an awesome atmosphere!!! The food, omg!!! I already have a great love for Carribean food, but now, Im in love!!! The bon-in curry goat, meat falls off the bone!!! The flavour is amazing!!! I always get extra sauce!!! The oxtail, omg!!! Same thing!!! The chicken, phenomenal!!!! There are so many things on the menu that I havent tried yet, but I will, and I am sure I will love it!!! Christine is an awesome lady and treats everyone with a mum-like personality... Taking care in every side dish, plate, and experience memorable and delicious, with a 100% success rate, I give this place 5 stars!!! Vegetarian options: There several vegetarian options on this menu!!! Pumpkin, chic pea, eggplant, and more, wrapped in a roti skin, mmmmm

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Famous Recipe makes fantastic Trinnie food. Sad that there were no doubles or mango achar when I dropped by on Saturday afternoon, but we greatly enjoyed the goat roti. The owner has a great sense of humour.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Im happy to have doubles and Trini style roti in my neighborhood since moving to Hamilton. I have been here twice so far. Got doubles both times and they were proper. The 1st time I got pholourie too. I thought it was kinda soso but maybe because I ate 2 doubles prior. Id give them another shot. Got a chicken roti yesterday and it was good but maybe they forgot to put pepper inside. Thats ok though, I added some Berties and that solved that. The roti was massive and generously stuffed with chicken and potatoes. All in all friendly service. Ill definitely got back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food was fantastic. I called before ordering to ask a question, and the lady was so helpful and polite. The Chicken Roti was huge and delicious. I will order again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I just ate half of my boneless,chicken roti, and am smiling from ear-to-ear. Famous Recipe lived up to its name, and will be my new go-to for roti in the area (I used to frequent The Caribbean Canadian on Concession Street until the new owner dropped the ball). I will drive from Grimsby to Hamilton for Famous Recipe Roti. Soooooo gooooood! Five stars for atmosphere? Well why not? Its a convenient and very friendly take-out spot.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Local food is always better than big stores! I order Boneless Chicken Curry Roti + Double and you know what thats a solid 10/10 .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ordered here today through uber eats. The food is delicious! Thank you for everything and will be coming back for more!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Been here back to back weekends while visiting my girlfriend. Roti and doubles are proper. Excellent customer service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The best carribean food and you nobody can change my mind

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

best Trininidadian roti shop in the Hammer! truly authentic. this place. they can cook! reminds me of back home!!! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good quality, excellent value! They also have a great selection of Caribbean drink options, so whatever you enjoy most with your roti, they have you covered.

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

One would expect a place that goes to the trouble of listing their bizarre hours of Monday to Friday from 11:30am-11:55pm to at least be here. Not the case at 2:30pm this Monday. Thanks for wasting my time coming across town to find out you re closed.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Roti was really good!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Famous Recipe you guys made is feel like we were back in Trinidad and Tobago sorry we missed out on the doubles but that is ok but guys you all need to check out the Duck Roti it really really taste good thumbs up to you all really friendly people and you can get your Trinidad Snacks there also keep up the great job guys and continue flight in our High

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Easy and quick, large portions

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent food.. amazing people...iv been going to this food place for many many years and always love to see the smiles and food...they always fill me right up with the beef and Rice.. I highly recommend this place to anyone and everyone

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great doubles...great roti...great staff. Best in Hamilton hands down!! I recommend the curry chicken roti...doubles..stewed chicken. Staff is very friendly ... home cooking better than home!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Yummm

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very easy to find , great customer service . The patty is very fresh although they don t have chicken patty the beef was good . The spicy was really spicy just what was needed.

December 22, 2022

The curry goat roti only comes with bone in, which is a nuisance.. the Doubles are bland. Kind of shocked at the 4.4 stars tbh. For a 65 dollar delivery I can say I learned the hard way.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I haven t had doubles in years. I was excited to find a place in Hamilton that has them. They were so yummy and the staff weee super nice. I ll be back!

December 22, 2022

Definitely not impressed! Not a fan of the jerk chicken. Or the rice & peas. The gravy put on my rice tasted almost perfumey. Very strange.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The goat curry was alright. Spicy but not tender and juicy enough. The curry blend is average. Ill have to try the roti next time. Portion size is fair but its not exactly cheap. Not quite up to par with the curry in Toronto.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The best Roti in Hamilton by far! Great quality family style and great value

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I was very disappointed with my experience here, the food was bland and dried out. I was told this was the best roti around and I could not even eat it, and was offered no compensation. I have grown up in a part trini family and have eaten this food my whole life and was very excited to find a place where I was told was so good, but unfortunately it was inedible. Vegetarian options: So dry and lacked any flavor or spice

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I have been coming to this place for about 2 years now and every time I come its always a pleasant experience. The owner is super nice, cooks everything fresh, the food is tender and full of flavour, and I always leave satisfied. I am a huge fan of curry and in my opinion this is the place to go if you want curry. The portions are always great and I am never left feeling hungry. Worth eating here, you honestly wont regret it! 100/10 recommend!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I just finished eating my shrimp roti with dhal and it was delicious. Just enough spice and lots of big shrimps. My kids had beef roti and said it was one of the bests they have ever had. Very nice and friendly people. We will be going back!

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Best trini style food in all Ontario...The doubles on point and the duck roti amazing...When you walk into the shop the aroma brings back nostalgic feelings of the islands...

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Ok so,no other place sells the authentic Trinidadian doubles in the city,plus the speed of service was excellent, along with the prices. I will return as much as possible!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

I moved away 3 years ago and think about this place every day. EVERYTHING is good, but I recommend the goat, ox tail or jerk chicken.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great food and good price. Woman behind the counter was trini and very sweet and pleasant the curry chicken was amazing and the doubles as well keep up the good work!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Soooooo good

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

We ordered curry goat, oxtail, curry chicken and doubles. All were excellent and authentic, the owner is lovely to deal with. Homemade coleslaw was tasty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

You gotta love the doubles here! In fact, you really should love everything here. The sweetest most amazing staff known to the street of King in Hamilton, these folks have been taking care of a lot of very lucky bellies for many years. They do not get anywhere near enough recognition if you ask me.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Wont regret going to this place, unreal food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Went in for doubles and roti... Walked out with free fish curry and chick pea curry. Wow. What an amazing family / community hub. Beautiful to experience. Thanks! Happy Easter!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Best Food that I ever had in Hamilton.. Satisfied & worth fot each single penny!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Delicious food, good prices, friendly staff, and the best jerk chicken Ive had!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Best busupshot in town. Food is very tasty. Quick and friendly staff.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Went in excited. Asked if they could sub the rice for veges. He said it d be $5 extra. I was surprised. So rice is free but the moment you want to have something healthier, it costs more? No thanks. Imo, Caribbean food is expensive as is, so no. Walked out.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

So gooood!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

The best and biggest roti in the city.hands dwn.KOOKOO.1.LOVE

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I was passing through town, felt like having a roti and ended up having one of the best Ive ever eaten. Unbelievable. I know where Im going for lunch the next time Im in Hamilton.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Doesnt look it from outside but this place is a GEM. Best sweetest delicious doubles and oxtail. 5/5 i make it a point to stop here everytime i am working in Hamilton

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Just had my first roti from Famous Recipe and definitely not disappointed. The lady that ran it today (and I assume everyday) was very helpful when it came to spice level and options. Loved every bite! Now I just need a wheelchair since I m so stuffed now! Definitely recommend!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Famous Recipe is fantastic. Very tasty, generous serving sizes, and great prices to boot. Some other places use too much potato compared to the amount of meat or pumpkin or chana, but here you get all the flavours. This tiny little place has a huge heart, and its on my list of places to go regularly.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Family meal night and Famous Recipe was the choice! I want to say that these are the kindest owners who were decent enough to call me back when they knew they didnt have enough curry goat for the orders vs under serving. We enjoyed the curry chicken and goat rotis. Was our first time to try a duck roti and my mother was content. Found the jerk chicken to be underseasoned and would not recommend if you are a jerk chicken lover - could have been an off day. Also felt the rice (and two navy beans...I suppose they only said rice on menu so I was surprised to see them there at all ), the coleslaw (missed the acid that comes with a fresh slaw) and the macaroni pie (not used to tomato sauce) to be just ok. I would suggest ordering earlier to be sure you get what you want! Hot sauce was too good - one highlight of the meal for sure. Portions were decent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Had a delicious lunch at work yesterday, My Boss and I both had boneless chicken curry in a roti skin with an extra roti skin to dip, it was warm, fresh and massive. For the price you pay the portions are great, and you can tell they put love into the food(even on uber eats orders, which is rare). The hot sauce was more hot than flavourful, but all around it was a great lunch

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

First time there. Kevin .. thumbs up Perfect jerk chicken and roti with potato curry ... You got a customer for life. Keep up the great work.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

original review date: march 1, 2018; edit add-on november 10, 2021 picture add-on: july 9, 2021. november 10, 2021 march 1, 2018: ive been going to famous recipe (FR) since 2009-10. i really appreciate the passion owners kevin and his wife christine have for providing a quality product. they have been treating me good. when youre in the mood for west indian food, best thing is to give then a call first. as a heads-up, when you are getting later into their hours of business, they may be running low on items. thats because the food preparation (esp curry, roti and doubles) is time and labour intensive. this is not mcdonalds. FR has a personal commitment in that they will only serve same-day, not leftover food as their pledge of quality to the customer, and that is something that should be respected. one star knocked off for their sometimes inconsistent and unposted hours. if youre unsure, phone in to confirm the store is open, thats what i always do. november 10, 2021: updated review add-on -FR continues to show why imo they are the heavyweight champions (along with caribbean-canadian restaurant on the mountain) of the city of hamilton, when it comes to price relative to value, quality and portion size, and menu options for the caribbean food segment. -my favorite (and recommended) items are the chicken/beef curry rotis, jerk chicken with rice, doubles, and the patties are fantastic also. the way FR makes their food, it feels like they are cooking directly in your kitchen. you can also pick curry chicken or beef with rice and not go wrong either. -nicholas (son of kevin/christine) is doing a fantastic job helping in the store. he is warm, welcoming and on point with the customers. -drawback of the FR is very limited parking as the store is located on a very busy street. bottom line: i will continue to support FR and would recommend it to others. they are honest, hard working passionate people. great food, portions, quality. keep up the great work!

December 22, 2021

the jerk chicken is scary

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The food was exceptionally tasty will definitely go again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Low key little spot. But very good eats

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Absolutely delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Excellent vegetarian roti!

December 22, 2020

Be open when you say you are open . Not that hard

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Food wasnt bad but Ive had better

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

BEST place for roti in hamilton!!! Food is always delicious! Been going here for years! Owners are amazing and very friendly!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

food is amazing and great portions. god bless

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

The best Roti Hands down !!! My dad constantly gets me to order bulk roti ahead of time so we can freeze it for get togethers (We re lazy to knead it sometimes) The food taste great and the owners friendly attitude makes everything even better A TRUEEEE TRINI EXPERIENCE Thank youuu

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Best Caribbean food in the city. Hands down. Try their doubles!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Love the food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Best trini food around Hamilton. Doubles, pholourie and roti. Go check it out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Best place ever all the food is so delicious and I like how they have all the treats from Trinidad as well %and drinks mmmm will say for sure I always buy all my Trinidad food here all the time for years

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Order ahead or on Skip the Dishes. Opened Thurs to Saturday due to Covid. Try a Doubles, its a Trinidadian street food hit with fried roti and chick peas curried, dont forget the pepper. Roti and a variety of curried meats available as well as some Jamaican local dishes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Excellent spot for Trini food. The doubles are great, fresh and great flavour. Dinner platters are also great, love it with the stew gravy! One of my favourite restaurants in Hamilton.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Tried it for the first time today, the food was delicious and very reasonably priced. Cant wait to come back! Call ahead to avoid a long wait as the food is made to order :)

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

It s alright

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Best Caribbean food Ive had in Canada. Its really tasty. Order what you want before going, and theyll literally cook your meal to order, not part of large batches. Its very reasonably priced. Lunch specials are great and the jerk chicken is really delicious. They lady who works there seems mean, but once you get to know her shes super nice and you can tell she cares about the food and what she does. Real wonderful hole in the wall place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Nice Trini food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Best doubles in town! Fast and friendly services every time

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Love the doubles here!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Their doubles are amazing!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

1.50 for rice 3$ for rice and a pop $5.10 for large rice and pop or water Friday11:00 - 12:00 Saturday 11-6 Sunday closed Monday closed Tuesday 11-9 Wednesday 11-9 Thursday 11-9

Local Guide
December 22, 2019

I have been here a few times because I sometimes get cravings for some food from my homeland. Before today, I would have rated this place systematically 3/5 for being just OK. The food is VERY reasonably priced given the amount of food you get. However, I did notice that is not not the freshest. I can tell that the roti and the doubles are more often than not, microwaved. I often wondered if the curry was not fresh. Today I got the curry special for lunch and bit into a chunk of my food after taking a few bites and it tasted like some component of the dish had spoiled, so I stopped eatng. Now I have an upset stomach and have been throwing up lunch I ate more than 4 hours ago - this leaves me to conclude that the food was definitely off. I am really disappointed with this experience as this was the only place to sell lunch in the area at an affordable price. I will not return.

★★
December 22, 2019

Never open when they say they are. Food is great when you can get it which seems to be quite rare

Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Proprietors are really nice people. However, recently I ordered 5 goat rotis from there and my wife, aunt and I all got sick from them. My aunt doesnt live with us, so the only thing in common wed all eaten was the rotis. I figure the goat meat was bad. I contacted Famous Recipe, asking for a refund for the 2 rotis my aunt was going to put in her freezer for later, but they never replied. Im not impressed and wont go there again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Ordered a beef Roti it was great, one if not the best in the city. Ive been by this place a thousand times but Ill be back soon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

The food is delicious and made with love. You can taste it. Best in Hamilton.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Best.Pumpkin.Roti.Ever.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Hamiltons best roti! Food is always great and the owner is the nicest guy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Best doubles in hamilton hands down totally authentic spice is on point chutney is amazing and bara and channa are cooked authentically and properly!!!! But u need to come early cuz they sell out all the time....

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Best doubles in Ontario!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

100% best roti ever.. Fresh daily.. they run out of chicken by the end of each day.. but you learn quickly that its worth it! Absolutley love this place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Amazing food and amazingly quick service! Hands down - the best roti in Hamilton.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great little spot ! Roti was nice lots of meat however the goat Roti has bones , thats a downer

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Decided to try this place because my friend told me that I need to try a roti and the only place he knows is in Toronto. Overall, it was pretty good and fair price. I ordered the chicken roti and my girlfriend got the beef roti. Price ranged from $9 to $11 for each of the roti. The roti was stuffed full of sauce, meat and potatoes. It was quite delicious and the breading part was very nice and light. Overall, very good experience and would come back again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Wonderful food, wonderful service, wonderful atmosphere. My experience at Famous Recipes was outstanding. Between the friendly owners and Fast service I am completely crazy about the taste and quality of the food. I tried the Goat and Rice lunch special, it was an enormous serving I had enough to bring home for a snack the next day I also ordered the Doubles which were amazing. The taste of the food brang vack a glood of memories of my time spent in the Caribbean. I will be a devoted customer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Best roti and doubles around

Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Stopped in here to sample the island fare and was truly disappointed. It was lunch time and doubles I ordered was stale and reheated in a microwave. I know this as the chick peas was thick and stuck to the wax paper. You could also see someone opened it up to add hot sauce and then eww rapped it in the same old wax paper. The roti I ordered was tasty but none of the fillings was freshly made. Again you expect a restaurant to serve fresh food especially at lunch or dinner. On the plus side the service was good but can t ignore my disappointment in the lack of freshness in the food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

The Roti here is amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great Roti

December 22, 2018

Ordered the chicken roti, it was delicious but now my sister and I have the worst case of food poisoning because of it

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Best roti

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Awesome food and a good selection of products.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

So yummy!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Very conveniently located. A take out place but you can eat inside too if you really wanted to. The owner is super friendly and has lots of charm. Prices are very fair. Probably not top restaurant quality food but overall not bad. Late evening snack place for sure.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Food is delicious. Recommended the jamaican patties.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

I love this place! Had the goat roti and it had just the perfect amount of heat. Small and easy to miss, but in my opinion, dont miss this gem!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Most friendly owners ever.

★★★★★
December 22, 2017

They have very good Doubles love it there food good people very kind love it :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Food was very good and price was reasonable. Best doubles Ive ever had!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Friendly staff, tasty food and reasonable prices!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Food prices readonable to low Burgers small but homemade. Fries good. Pop cheap. Curry reasonable. Pizza good. No bathroom. Excess dirt Owner sleeps on air matress in kitchen.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Decent Caribbean spot. Cheaper in price but not as rich in quality when it comes to roti. That honour belongs to Caribbean & Canadian Restaurant up on Concession. I also find the rice dishes to be especially weak from a West Indian perspective. Off-putting taste. The wife tends to be less accommodating than the husband (Kevin), whom seems to work at another location closer to Emerald and King. Doubles are awesome though.

★★★★★
December 22, 2017

good food short of staff sometimes need to wait

★★★★
December 22, 2017

Friendly service and really good food, their rotis are to die for. Parking can be an issue depending on the time of day, but the food service is courteous and quite prompt. The only better place to score an authentic roti is in Jamaica or Trinidad.

Local Guide
December 22, 2017

wrong hours posted on the google , visited sunday around 1300 and it was closed , the place is small and looks run down. Advice: please call to check if they are open also to the owner/lister please change and put the proper hours on the google listing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Really good roti, especially goat and ox tail. Beware: spicy is very spicy indeed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Best Caribbean food in Hamilton. Great value for the price, very friendly owners. Their food is so delicious I had them career my wedding and everyone who attended had plenty of good things to say. If youre vegetarian, go there before 1pm and ask for doubles, you will fall in love.

December 22, 2016

Extremely disappointed with my large order of $115.00. Food ordered was for a prayer in memory of my recently passed away mother. When I opened the box, the food was not what was ordered. Instead of white rice, I was given rice with beans, callaloo was not in the containers, instead 3 containers of some kind of green slimy soup, no bara and tamarind sauce etc... I was so disappointed and embarassed to serve this food to my guests. It was not PRAYER FOOD. I have been calling Famous Recipe since Monday and it is now Friday and I still cannot get through to someone to speak to. Shame on them for serving such terrible food to a customer since they opened up.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2016

Great Caribbean food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2016

Amazingly huge Roti & Jack Chicken combo

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2016

OMG the Doubles are so good.

★★★★★
December 22, 2016

Ive been going here for a few years to get my Chicken Roti. It challenges my mom for my favourite tasting curry. The owners are also extremely nice people. Its a place I always recommend. And now I made myself hungry.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2015

goat roti is the best!

★★★★★
December 22, 2015

I have been going here twice a week for the past six months. Amazing food. The goat roti and the doubles are a staple for me, but on the occasions that they have ox tail prepared nothing else compares. Go early to get the best selection as they sell out quickly.

★★★★★
December 22, 2013

I started going here about a month a go. I wish I started 3 years ago. Their Chicken Roti is to die for. The portion size and the price are inconceivable. Try it! Try it now! Its just a little walk in place for take out, but its a true hidden gem and a restaurant with a big, big heart. At the corner of King Street West and Bay downtown acrose from Jackson Square.

★★★★
December 22, 2012

This is my New favorite restaurant at the moment