Tropical Joe's in Scarborough

1571 Sandhurst Cir, Scarborough, ON M1V 1V2, Canada

★★★★☆
(210 reviews)
Categories: Fast food restaurant
Address
1571 Sandhurst Cir, Scarborough, ON M1V 1V2, Canada
Plus Code
RP5J+V5 Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday
11 AM–8:30 PM
Friday
11 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday
11 AM–8:30 PM
Sunday
11 AM–8:30 PM

Services

Service options
Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Dining options
Lunch Dinner
Atmosphere
Casual
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.3
★★★★☆
210 reviews

Most Mentioned

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★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Located inside Woodside Square’s food court, this spot is one of the best places to enjoy a warm, flavorful jerk chicken poutine. The gravy is rich and delicious, the cheese is perfectly melted and shredded, and the fries always give a satisfying mix of crispy and soggy that come together beautifully. As for the price, a small portion costs $5, while a large is only $9. Though there was a line when I visited, it was absolutely worth the wait. Typically, there’s no line so it’s great to see that the business is booming! Overall, if you’re looking for food that’s worth both your time and money, this is the place to go. Rating: 10/10 - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

October 17, 2024

Tried the jerk chicken poutine, completely garbage. Zero taste Zero quality Chicken is also not fresh. Please never buy the food from here 🙏🏻 Staff is very unprofessional too.

★★★★★
August 20, 2024

This is hands down the best value for jerk chicken here in Scarborough. I’ve been going to this spot for the last 10 years and I’m happy to say nothing has changed, because it’s already perfect. The open kitchen is extremely clean and always maintained to look presentable. The food is great. I always get the jerk chicken poutine and it’s never let me down. 2 small poutines and 2 can drinks will cost you $12. Where else can you get that kind of deal? There is usually a line up during lunch rush, so get there early. But wait the line, it’s well worth it. I’ll be back here for lunch again very soon! Thank you for an amazing lunch everytime.

★★★★★
May 3, 2024

One of the best value places in Toronto. Their jerk chicken poutine is what they are known for and it is affordable and delicious. I also enjoy getting the curry goat meals which are well portioned. This place is a Scarborough institution!

★★★
February 25, 2024

Ordered a large poutine after seeing it plenty of times on my social media feed. Food definitely looks better than it tastes. The chicken and gravy are passable, while the fries are flavourless and low quality. Wasn't terrible but definitely not something i'd order again.

★★★★★
December 17, 2023

I tried several poutines around Toronto and none of them were as good as this. The fries were not hard and stalky. The flavors of the gravy, cheese and jerk chicken were amazing. I got the small poutine for just $5. The Oxtails shocked me!!! The best I have ate so far and a good portion for a medium. The oxtail has the sweet flavor and falls off the bone. I live in the USA and would drive the 8 hours just to have their food again.

★★★
October 7, 2023

Tried this place out because it's been so highly talked about, especially for their jerk chicken poutine. Got a large spicy poutine; the flavour of the gravy is good and the fries are crispy, but everything else is lacking a bit. I will say the prices are decent but you do not get a good amount or quality of meat. As well, the cheese is not the hoped for cheese curds. Overall: 3/5

★★
September 12, 2023

Having read and heard word of mouth reviews of this place I went to check it out. First impression was that pricing is less than most stand alone shops offering Jamaican inspired food. I ordered three dishes: their jerk chicken poutine, oxtail on rice and peas, jerk chicken on rice and peas. First thoughts when trying all three was that the food is more an "American" take on Jamaican food. The sauce/gravy used in the meals is more akin to American beef gravy vs. Oxtail or stew chicken gravy used in more traditional shops in Scarborough. All dishes were a bit heavy on the gravy. I would certainly ask for half the amount they put. The rice is more of a sweet soy sauce rice with kidney beans. It doesn't have the coconut, thyme or pepper flavour of "rice and peas". The poutine that most raved about was not my favourite. It was an abundant amount, but it lacked the depth of flavour that one would expect in something labeled "jerk". I think the popular reviews of the poutine come from those that grew up eating this at lunch or after school and to them it brings a sort of nostalgia of their younger years. Its cheap and filling enough that students on a budget can buy and share. I would pass if you're looking for the best jerk chicken poutine in Scarborough. The jerk chicken meal was also missing that depth of flavour of authentic jerk. It did not come with any side; coleslaw, pickled veggies or salad that helps balance this type of meal. But like the poutine there is value for money in that it is a lot of food at a price you pay. The better of the three is the oxtail. Although it was also a bit heavy on the gravy, the rich, tender flavour of the oxtail meat makes this dish. At $13.99 for a medium which is as big as a large oxtail in most places, this is a bargain. Most places charge at least $18 for oxtail meal of this size. While it's not the best oxtail meal I've tried, it certainly hits the spot without hitting your wallet. Overall staff was very friendly. I would come back to order the oxtail if I was craving it and was on a budget. It's a place to get full on a budget. The line of students ordering from this place reinforces this thought.

★★★
Local Guide
December 7, 2024

chicken legs too dry.

November 30, 2024

This server passed over me to another customer saying its first come first serve very rude,knowing that I was next in line thats bad for business, please go and learn costumer service.

November 30, 2024

I tried their Jerk Chicken and fell compelled to leave review. Im convinced the chef of this location has never tasted proper jerk chicken before. It has no spice, tastes full of soy sauce. I also had a taste of the ox tail gravy, and its watery and bland. I will not visit this place again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Jerk Chicken Poutine is incredibly delicious!

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

I think I am addicted to their poutine! It is so good for only $5. It gets busy when the high schoolers come for lunch but if the line is not too long, it is worth the wait

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

The best poutine and oxtails in Scarborough!

★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Still tastes okay! I did try the poutine from time to time. Sometimes it s not as good. I think adding more sauces would taste better.

★★★
May 21, 2024

lady in the red customer service was bad but the young man with glasses customer service was great food was maybe a little salty but i will go back it was good for the price

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

this spot never misses. Their jerk chicken poutine is fighting for the number 1 poutine spot in Toronto. Sauce and cheese are never skimped, and spice levels are perfect. I would prefer if they swapped the shredded cheese for curds just for some squeakiness, but cant complain how it is now. Prices are great for the portion and they now accept all cards, not just cash. Bags are 5 cents and extra utensils cost extra.

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

The best jerk chicken poutine.

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

The poutine was really good made my mouth water

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Tasty comfort food and very good price. The lady at the counter is very nice.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

The best poutine in Toronto. Recommended to dine in. It doesn t taste good when it s cold.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Indeed the best poutine Ive had! Mild gravy tasty and yummy, not salty

★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

The food is good! The poutine is excellent and so are their curries.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

This place is really close to my house so I go a lot. I only ever get a large mild poutine with less gravy. Ive been going probably around twice a month for 7 years. The price has increased once in that time from $6 to around $7 now but its still a really good deal for how much meat and cheese curds are in it. I cant say anything about the menu other than the poutine, but its great and would definetly eat it more if I didnt feel like eating a vegetable sometimes, which you wont find any of here.

February 21, 2024

Do not eat here the food is absolutely disgusting and I truly mean it. I saw the bad reviews and decided to still go and try it. I have never in all my life tasted food so rancid. Management needs to hire ppl who know how to cook authentic Jamaican food. I complained once I ate the food and 30 minutes later threw up all of it. Please heed my warning and do not waste your time, money, and effort.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Ok, so the jerk chicken is 10/10 0 complaints, the goat roti is bad overall the roti is sour and the goat curry in the roti was overall was tasteless, the large poitine great

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

The curry chicken in GTA is the best Ive ever seen at such an affordable price. The founders clearly recognize the value of food, allowing them to offer a larger quantity of chicken compared to rice. Blessings to all!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

My wife suggested this place as it was recommended to her. And I must say it is delish. I got the braised oxtail and my wife got the curry chicken. I tried the curry chicken and it was good, but for me the oxtail is definitely the dish I will return to get again and again. The oxtail gravy is very creamy with a very slight kick to it. The oxtail is meaty yet tender. Portions were very generous as well. They re apparently quite famous for their jerk poutine as well which I will have to try next time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great Food...friendly service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Im blown away by this place for Caribbean food in a mall. I havent been to this mall in over 10+ years and we came to see the dinosaurs. This place hits the spot. I was surprised since it was a food court spot, for some reason I was expecting mediocre flavours but I was wrong. Ordered the boneless curry chicken on rice and peas, each bite was packed with flavour. Top it off with hot sauce and youre good to go. Good portions, great menu, amazing flavours. Definitely making a trip back here to pick up some food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

5/5 Stars for food, the portions, price and everything else is extraorrrrrrrrdinary.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Best poutine I ever had and the portions were big for the price :)

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

V, good, good food, good price

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food looks been sitting for entire week

December 21, 2023

After ate their poutine, my BF needs to go to ER because of food poisoning(he only ate this 2 days ago). He took Tylenol and Gravol couple times but nothing change. We thought it might be the gravy is not fresh, but now I know the reason. They using green/sprouted potatoes to make the fries, it has Solanine if the potatoes is not fresh. Thats why he has nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps, burning of the throat, heart arrhythmia, headache, and dizziness. DONT buy it if you want to go to hospital. Even hes still feeling sick today, probably has to do the gastric lavage.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Cool place. Nice people and my service. Good for family friends

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great food, love the jerk poutine...

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Goated spot

★★★★
December 21, 2023

The poutine jerk chicken is tasty and good amount for the price. Jerk Chicken rice is okay but not always consistent.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I love the poutine but the boxes are not it please bring back the styrofoam one it was so much better and easier to lick the gravy you know it s true don t lie Ik it s microwaveable but it s as good when it s cold so PLEASE bring it back #bringitback <3 ps love y all

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Best poutine in Scarborough, and dare I say, all of Toronto? Maybe all of Canada??? Many will disagree because its not your traditional poutine with cheese curds. But I think the cheese they use (mozzarella maybe?) goes better with the ingredients they have anyways. I dont know what it is but I just havent had a better poutine than the one offered at this place. I always get a large mix (medium spice) with a drink to go and they never disappoint. You guys rock! Please never change!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

This is the best value for your money! I got the poutine and while its not the best poutine that I have ever tasted in Canada, it was still good enough to satisfy a craving. The price is the best I have ever seen however under $10 for lunch.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

In this food court restaurant, I believe the jerk chicken poutine may be the best poutine Ive ever had (and Ive had my fair share). The jerk chicken and sauce just works so well and I highly recommend this for any poutine lovers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The spicy choice of Jerk chicken Poutine is extremely affordable and the taste is amazing! Staff were extremely nice. They also take all forms of payment (Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard, Amex)!!!

December 21, 2023

Highly disappointed!! Jerk chicken was dry and tastless. Waste of money.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Loved their jerk chicken poutine, but went a week ago and the walls are boarded up, no idea when they ll reopen.

December 21, 2023

Food poisoning, Im still recovering after 3 weeks. My stomache dont feel the same. Its a Russian roulette. Ppl with worst palette say its best jerk poutine in GTa get the f outta here

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I had a large jerk chicken poutine. The service was super slow and they just had the poutine sitting out so it got cold. The whole thing wasnt very good. There are other places that have much better jerk chicken poutines in the area.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I m writing this review because I have to share with everyone that my wife and I received food poisoning here. First impression was that the fries in the jerk chicken poutine tasted like day old fries like they made a whole batch overnight and were reheating starchy old fries with no crisp. Secondly the chicken that was shredded just tasted hard around the edges like it was made and shredded in large batch for days. I also had a jerk chicken rice platter and the texture of the chicken was that of made many days ago. The sauce does not penetrate at all. Food poisoning! I felt unsettled and had to lay down. I usually have a strong stomach and nothing knocks me down but a few hours after eating just hit me. My wife vomited on the shower and kept vomiting overnight. This is too bad because we had a good experience before but this time one time and only time will be our last. I added two stars for service because the servers are just doing their job.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

jerk chicken poutine is fire i love it and cheap too! the workers are super nice and one of the worker ladies always complimented me whenever i bought something!

December 21, 2023

Me and my brother came here we tried the jerk chicken poutine. The worst. We both got food poisoning and my friend got the chicken meal and the chicken was burnt and she also got food poisoning! NEVER coming back!! I thought soul food but turns out this might be the reason my soul is leaving!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food and the portions are very good . The chicken is really good and has good flavour . Overall a good experience. The price is good .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Their jerk chicken poutine is the best!

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The jerk poutine isnt bad, but it isnt as amazing as Ive heard about. Fries are very crispy, cheese curds were melted and gravy was hot.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Their jerk chicken poutine is a must try!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

JERK CHICKEN POUTINE - mild, mixed, spicy? Cant go wrong. Its been about 10yrs since I graduated from Albert Campbell (when I used to have it weekly) and I still come to this place on the regular for that sweet sweet comfort food at an affordable price. Highly recommend pairing it with a pineapple island soda.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Love the place, food and staff!

★★★
December 21, 2023

Got the small jerk chicken poutine for $5 bucks which is a popular thing to get at this spot. They will ask if you want spicy or mild. The spicy does carry a decent kick and the poutine overall is quite filling.

December 21, 2022

I went to buy some poutine and fries and was told I had to pay 5 cent a bag to put my take out food in and 10cents if I wanted extra cutlery .can you imagine that? When I questioned the cashier about it she compared this little take store to Food Basics .really? Most of your clients are students. I have NEVER went to a fast food joint where I had to pay for a bag. Let s make a statement and boycott this fast food take the gas no regards for the children they serve .what a disgrace .there are plenty of other ways to increase your revenue ..start with better food and manners. I respect everyone taste buds but they are charging for bags makes everything taste sour. If I could give -1 star I would but unfortunately I have to give one just to make a post ..

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great poutine

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

I ordered a large jerk chicken poutine, a small rice and peas, and a jerk chicken wrap. The food was great and for a great price!Service was good and they weren t stingy. Overall a great restaurant!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The 5 stars is only for their jerk chicken poutine,. The other stuff are not bad but the jerk chicken is way better.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Still The best Poutine

December 21, 2022

Worst poutine Ive ever had. The fries are flooded with gravy and its sweet. Even their spicy poutine is sweet. The jerk chicken is totally unecessary and doesnt add anything to the poutine but a weird texture. Would give zero stars if I could. I dont know how students line up everyday at lunch to get this stuff. Shows what society has finally come to.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Generous portions at fair prices, and courteous owners!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

jerk chicken poutine with spicy gravy . best bang for your buck and tastes delicious .

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Jerk chicken poutine is kinda fire. Their sauce and meat portions on the JCP is very well worth what you pay for. I dont even eat anything else here

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

It was extraordinary sweet otherwise just a smoothie

★★★★
December 21, 2022

honestly the only thing you should get here is the jerk chicken poutine, which i think is only good if you have it medium or spicy, but not sweet. the fries are not very good without the sauce which is evident when you finish the upper layer, really, the jerk chicken and sauce carry. either way the spicy jerk chicken poutine package is a classic, just dont get anything else on the menu, it tastes like plastic

December 21, 2022

Lady working there is very rude and kind of cheap. The food is mediocre and you could probably get it at any other place for around the same price, the poutine is especially good but everything else is pretty average. Their service, however, is definitely not the best. A while back, the large poutine became a bit more expensive, which is fine, but the drink that came free with it was also removed, however, the lady didnt tell us and asked What drink we wanted. Assuming that she said that all the time, we thought the drink was free as before, but she charged us extra for it without letting us know. Afterwards, we found out from a friend that it was no longer free, which she failed to let us know about. More recently, she got our order wrong as it was hard to hear under the masks, and we understand. But she just yelled at us and gave us attitude. If you want good food, its a good place, but its not good for service and honestly you really could get the same food, just as good, somewhere else.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The jerk chicken poutine here is pretty good. The spice has a good kick to it. Pretty worth it for the price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Big portion and tasty. Jerk chicken poutine is a must order. Curry is super flavorful and has a lot of meat. Very economical food. The price didnt go up much in the last 10 years.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great food, great taste, great prices. The poutine is what theyre known for!

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The goat curry was a little bland. Its hit or miss with this place im finding sometimes its great and sometimes its meh. But portion sizes are good !

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Delicious and phenomenal customer service. The lady in front was extremely and patient as I was not too familiar with the menu. Would highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

It s so good! The portion size is big and the price is affordable. I love the jerk chicken !! The line is always long here cause it s so good

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Cheap and tasty fry and chese with gravy

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The jerk chicken poutine is ok, nothing amazing. The customer service was horrible. I asked for 3 forks and was told that they can only offer 1 extra fork, need to pay extra fees if I want more than two. What ? I never heard and had this kind of experience before this. I even want to dump my tips from the can and took it back. I don t want to argue, but turned away, and never come back.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Tropical joe is very busy everyday. I watched them served 30+ students at lunch time and they are fast..Their oxtail chickpea rice is the best and prices is reasonable i visit the place twice a week buying jerk chicken and ox tail .. service is excellent and no need to look else where. customers complain service is bad thats because they give servers hard time..i rate them 10+

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Best poutine I had ever eat

December 21, 2022

The lady taking order is very arrogant and with a poor attitude. Its noisy and its hard to hear each other. Yet she prefers to stand 6 feet from order counter to take order. I want one meat meal and she heard I want putin. I ordered oxt tail and she gave me goat. When I suggested its noisy and it helps if she come closer to order counter to take order. She took exception and blame me for not hearing her. Its second unpleasant encounter with this rude lady and its my last time.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

I love the roti and the jerk chicken.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Best jerk poutine in Scarborough

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

They re jerk chicken poutine is a Scarborough must try! Portions are really good for the price and you can choose between mild, spicy, or mixed. Yum!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

They dropped the drink from their Large Jerk chicken poutine combo. Poutine is still delicious and I still visit on the regular. Sometimes the chicken is dry but its still worth its price.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Poutine is delicious. I bought it every day when I was in school. It s worth tasting many times.

Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Tried to order plain fries for my son just now. I informed I would also be buying a meal. Advised I can not just buy fries......what company turns down business, especially in these times. Im trying to support a small business and this is how they treat a customer? Will never order from here again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Always a wonderful experience at this place. I got to say their Jerk Chicken poutine is one of their best! Good value for the portion, definitely a must try.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

One of the best poutine I have in my life! They have pretty good customer service and does a great job with customers with only the 2 people working every workdays. Id recommend mild or mixed for flavour in my opinion.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Jerk poutine 4ever <3

★★★★
December 21, 2021

goated

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Best jerk chicken poutine ever!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Butter chicken poutine is on point. Mild or medium

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Tropical Joe s is still open today at Woodside Square where you can satisfy your cravings with a protein heavy Jerk Chicken Poutine!!! This poutine was drenched in a delicious jerk sauce with a sweeter hint (mixed mild and spicy. The roasted shredded chicken went beautifully with sauce and stringy cheese curds on top. So much protein for the price you pay ($4 WITH TAX) Check out Instagram @eatwithjessandjohn for more toronto eats

★★★★
December 21, 2021

My favorite is the poutine here, delicious and cheap! The only point I deducted is because this store is not available on various takeout apps, and you cannot order by phone. You can only run over and buy it. Sometimes it is very troublesome when you really want to eat but cant make it QAQ

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Good value, taste isnt crazy

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

its the bus

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

If you love your Fries covered to the max with lotsa of gravy, cheese fused with Jerk chicken this is the meal for you

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

This place was better than I expected for my first time. If youre craving some Caribbean food Id definitely recommend it. They also had great value considering I think I paid around $7 for a full meal which is always a benefit to me. All around you wont be disappointed with your meal

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

iconic

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Jerk chicken poutine! Go spicy and youre in good hands. Whole family enjoys it!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

I like their Poutine very much. I order it every once in awhile.

December 21, 2021

These guys are a joke they go in the back and put together your jk poutine and then bring it out u get little slivers of chicken theres another location different owners they are the best when nice chunks of meat they are so busy u never get old cold meat its always fresh any they make the fries fresh on the spot this location at Finch in the mall is garbage and unprofessional

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

great poutine except one time i asked for mixed and the lady gave me the tiniest amount of spicy LOL i just asked for spicy after that

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great bang for your buck if you want decent, consistent quality West Indian style meals. Great for students on a budget too! And when they say spicey... they mean it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

By far one of my favourite spots in the GTA that is the most consistent and most flavourful across-the-board. This place always has returning customers because of the consistency of their food. They are notorious for a well-crafted delicious poutine which comes with perfect jerk chicken. I ve been coming to this location for more than 10 years straight, and they ve never done me wrong. I have nothing but good things to say about this location/store. If you re looking for a delicious jerk chicken poutine For around seven dollars this is a spot for you! You will for sure be filled up and saitisfied.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Jerk chicken poutine is my go to!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Very good jerk chicken poutine!

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Best poutine you will ever have.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Been going to this place for over 10 years. Amazing jerk chicken poutine. Always very quick service. Youll get your order in less than 5 mins usually.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Poutine and jerk chicken was amazing the meat was so tender it just slips off the bone!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Oh my gosh! This is a must try jerk chicken especially the poutine. We ordered jerk chicken with rice and poutine. I can t say much because the food was flavorful. Definitely will come back for another try.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

If you are looking for some Good food from a a mall to eat. Go at Tropical Joes at Woodside mall On McCowan and Finch. The Jerk Chicken Poutine is one of their specialty. Once you have it, youll end up having an addiction to it so be careful! On top of all that youll get the best costumer service so dont forget to tip.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

great food and decent price! definitely would recommend to anyone looking for quality jerk chicken!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Tried the poutine, had the spicy one. Its great and recommended for poutine lovers. Please feel free to follow me on IG Mandilicous, tiktok and fb missmandilicous for food and lifestyle posts

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Amazing jerk chicken poutine

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Poutine was great! Although on the ride home the gravy spilled out a bit in the plastic bag. Still delicious tho!

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Love their poutine!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Awesome food and staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Lots of food and its tasty. One of the (if not the) best places in the food court.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Love the food. Very nice people. Prices are great.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

They used to be good, now portion sizes have reduced and the spicy gravy has a bad after taste.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Good food and big portions

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Local Guide
December 21, 2019

The poutine is really amazing and the sauce is very delicious! Campbell students favorite lunch place! Best poutine ever

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

The jerk chicken poutine is my go-to. Full of flavour, almost overflowing portions, cheesy fries, juicy chicken. You can get it in mild, medium, and spicy. The mild can taste a little bland after a while, and the spicy is really hot. The medium is is half mild half spicy blended. The small can fill you up for a normal meal, but the large is also available with a drink for bigger appetites, all under $6. Best eaten when still hot and fresh, like all other poutines. Its one of the most satiating poutines Ive ever eaten, and it never gets old.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Everyday I see tons of students lining up to eat their jerk poutine, finally got to try it for myself. First of all the fries aint even crispy, the sauce is way too thin which makes it soggy, they use shredded mozzarella and add a few pieces of unsold jerk chicken meat. I guess for around $3 is an OK deal.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

I use to come here a lot but the past 2 times I have been here for the jerk chicken poutine has been a disappointment one after the other. First time the fries were cold and 2nd time there was hardly any jerk chicken. They use to be good but theyve dropped the ball.

★★★★★
December 21, 2018

Spicy Jerk chicken poutine is blessed, shoutout woodside square

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Poutine is awesome

★★★★★
December 21, 2018

Pros - Jerk; - Chicken; - Poutine. Cons - Packing Overall: Should try it mixed with more spice than the mild stuff. ALWAYS remember to take your drink out of your bag. Lukewarm poutine is gross.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Best jerk chicken poutine ever.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

The spicy jerk chicken poutine is a must try and I have to say they are generous with their proportions. Love it!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2018

They def dont go cheap on the food they load your container its worth it

★★★
December 21, 2017

Jerk Poutine is a must. Food is pretty unhealthy if thats a concern for you.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Very good service with a smile each time. The place is family run and particularly targets students with its cheap poutine deal. Their mild jerk chicken is very good, I wasnt a fan of the spicy version. The jerk chicken here is fairly good at $2.99 per a leg. They also have quite a few other things on the menu like wraps, rice, soup, and curries. Great place to grab lunch at a cheap price.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

These guys are fantastic value! The owners (husband + wife) are great - always friendly, smiling, super nice! They make, arguably, the best jerk chicken poutine. They introduced us to it - so they get props from me for that! Theres also the Asian fusion, so getting chow mein with your jerk chicken is a nice mash up. As a foodie, their poutine is very good - fries always consistent, very generous on gravy (what we like best), and they give plenty of cheese. Mind you, they could have a tastier gravy, and cheese curds, but hey, you get what you pay for here, and theyre great! Props to Chris Jerk on Birchmount though for being a smidge better (but this is based upon your preferences). The jerk chicken is also good, but again, some do it tastier (Chris Jerk, Alberts for instance), but again, great value. We come here for the poutine and roti. Keep up the fantastic food!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Tldr: takeout Caribbean food. Tasty, cheap, great value. would recommend Great place for quick, delicious Caribbean style food. Tropical Joes has been open for a while, and its situated within the main food court at Woodside square as a takeout joint. They offer various options and combos with choices like: jerk chicken, curry (chicken, beef, goat), oxtail, and roti dishes. Used to come here often (still go occasionally), and i dont think its on the menu, but i usually get the Jerk chicken poutine. They pack the box with a load of fries, jerk chicken, cheese curds, and gravy. Comes in a large size (with the option to make it to a combo w/pop for under $6) and a smaller size. The fries are ok, but what youre here for is the flavorful jerk chicken blending in with the creamy cheese and savoury gravy. If you do decide to get the poutine, get ready for insane cheese pulls and mad itus. From time to time i also get the 1 meat meal (chicken or beef), or the boneless beef roti. These options are pretty bomb too. The staff (one man and a woman) sometimes has RBF, and theyre usually at the back (dont know what exactly what theyre doing back there lol) and they come out when they see someone is waiting to order. But trust me, these guys are super nice, and they give you tons of food. The price here is amazing for the amount of food that you receive.Would recommend to anyone!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

I love this place damn It!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Decent quantity. Awesome flavors. The goat meat was very well cooked. Value for money at just under 7$ for the dish.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Great gravy, not the original style but definitely one of the best innovated. Lots of student around lunch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Good service, decent portions

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2016

Food is ok at best. Not all that authentic to Carribbean cuisine. Reasonable prices. Staff are very friendly. You must try the infamous jerk poutine.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2016

Went here for the jerk chicken poutine, had a mild version of it. Tender meat, poutine itself was fine. 5.75 with pop which is a great deal. Would recommend it for anyone to try once if they dont mind greasy food.