Smart and Morris Jamaica Takeout in Toronto

854 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5R 3G2, Canada

★★★★★
(138 reviews)
Categories: Jamaican restaurant

About

A nice clean Authentic Jamaican take out where you can get the best home cook meal real Jamaican taste ...when you talk about real Jamaican style check us out.

Website
smtakeout.ca
Address
854 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5R 3G2, Canada
Plus Code
MH8Q+P5 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
9 AM–11 PM
Saturday
9 AM–9 PM
Sunday
Closed

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Offerings
Healthy options
Dining options
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Atmosphere
Casual
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards

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Reviews

4.8
★★★★★
138 reviews

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★★★★★
December 11, 2024

This was my first time trying out this restaurant ..food was great..customer service was great and the store was spotless..I give my meal a 8 out of 10

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

I am happy about Smart and Morris Jamaica Takeout. I have seen this restaurant many times on my travel but the location is busy and parking can be tight. This day I decided to UBER Pick up and I parked in the Green P parking down the street. It was quite a walk but, nothing like a nice walk and get some exercise. I had to wait a while but my main observation is service and good food. I ordered big! I ordered an Oxtail Dinner (Large), Fried Chicken Dinner (Large), Fried Plantain (4pcs), 1 Pasta Salad (Medium) and a Pineapple Soda. The food is delicious! It was worth the wait I put in waiting for it. The people who work there are amazing as well they had a smile and a welcome which was grand for me. I enjoyed the Pasta Salad it just blended well with the Oxtail and I was just happy I made the effort to come here. My bill was over seventy but the food was top! I will return and I ask others to visit and enjoy. The soup is delicious as well. Thank you Smart and Morris great food!!!!

★★★★★
November 14, 2024

The foods delicious, it tastes like a nice warm hug ! Worth every penny. I’m never on time for steam dumplings hahah one day!! (I had the oxtail n butter beans) Also the pepper sauce is nice, it’s a staple pepper sauce in my house now. always have to have a bottle when it’s available for sale

★★★★★
November 8, 2024

Absolutely so grateful to God I found this place! Best curry chicken I have ever had, so tender and not spicy, but flavorful. Annet the owner even went out of her way to prepare a makeshift salad because I couldn't have rice — just outstanding service with a smile. Highly recommend their chicken patties as well!

★★★★★
October 19, 2024

Rice was so good and very smooth to gulp it. Also the those tender oxtail as to die for. Only suggestion would be to have a lil bit variety of sauces cause hot sauce was milder spicy for me.But was so good and huge portion.

★★★★
September 6, 2024

Food was tasty 😋 I like a creamy coleslaw, the jerk chicken 9/10 nice taste you get that smokey flavor, ackee and saltfish was oily but tasty over all we give this place a 8/10

★★★★★
April 26, 2024

Loved it! Best jerk chicken I’ve found downtown in a minute! Enough chicken, not drowning in oil, got that home cooked vibe and feeling. Coleslaw isn’t drowning in mayonnaise it’s fresh and bright, and the energy and service of Annette and Tanya are so welcoming and uplifting. I’ll be back!

★★★★★
May 24, 2023

Wanted to try this new spot and wasn’t disappointment. The jerk chicken was fall off the bone and cooked perfectly, the rice was delicious and homemade hot sauce is a nice kick of heat. I think the jerk could’ve been quite a bit spicer but still really enjoyed it and will be back.

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

Stopped here on a whim. Patties are incredible. Jerk chicken was fall off the bone and flavorful. The owner was extremely friendly and welcoming even to a silly American like me. Highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 14, 2024

I went here not expecting much but the oxtail was superb rich and tender the staff where also very nice and welcoming they even gave us an extra side. The inside of the store dose not look the best but it has charm and the food makes up for it.

★★★★★
November 30, 2024

Great food, great people, Best oxtail in the city!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Good jerk chicken. The plantains were not good; tough, chewy. Seemed like they had been sitting around for a while.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

I got the soup and it was yummy. Friendly service. Will tell my friends about this place and be back to try other things.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Great food. Flavours were great. Generous portions.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Had their ackee & salt fish with banana and dumpling this morning for the first time. It was delicious I will for surely be back. I called beforehand customer service on the phone and in person was great.

November 21, 2024

I Bought oxtail an got three little pieces that are only bone no meat on it for 21 dollars there portions dont match the price its not worth it I will never come back there an i dont recommend anyone to go there.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Amazing food amazing staff

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Ordered a curry goat, white rice & coleslaw with their homemade drink. Goat was well seasoned and rice perfectly cooked! Will definitely be back.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

I would highly recommend this joint. I enjoyed the food and their customer service is great

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

They were friendly and food was amazing definitely recommend and would try again bring some money to spend you ll get good food in return

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Love the Jerk chicken its the best

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Good take out...tasty menu options...pleasant staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Excellent jerk! Some of the best I ve had in the city for sure. Their patties are also top notch. Really enjoyed their homemade hot sauce. Authentic and made with love - you can tell!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

I don t often write reviews but this spot is extra nice Instant customer for life, thanks for the delicious meal!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

The best Jerk Chicken Ive had in Toronto. It took me back to Jamaica. Perfect spice and flavours. If youre looking for authentic Jamaican food youre in the right place.

★★★
July 21, 2024

Restaurant had limited options as they were still making their food. Ended up getting the oxtail since it was all they had available at the time. Oxtail wasnt bad but wasnt the best either. Would probably give Jerk King a try next time since it is around the corner. Staff was very friendly.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Lovely food and lovely people!!!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Great food good there

★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Not sure how people are giving out 5 stars for this place, but my stew chicken was dry . Imagine that.

June 21, 2024

I ordered a Jerk Chicken and Patty. I paid $18! I was really annoyed to have already paid and then see them microwave my chicken in a plastic container (no idea how old that chicken was). First off, It s frustrating to see someone heat up my meal in a plastic container when I don t even use plastic to heat up my own food on the regular. Food clearly wasn t fresh! Not going back there again, this was the second bad experience I ve had there but, thought I d give it a chance, lesson learned. Can t justify paying premium pricing for microwaved food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Got a large rice and peas with chickpea curry, and it was delicious. Cooked perfectly.Will definitely be back for more.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

The food, the service, the people, what an amazing place. Curry and jerk chicken was over the top amazing!!!

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Clean and delicious!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Open the door and the delicious aroma of the food pulls you into a spotless and wonderfully run venue. We took our orders across the street and enjoyed the food the park lawn under a shade tree. Not sure how I could have made lunch any better.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Yummy veggie options, generous portions, and friendly staff

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

I had the jerk chicken with rice and peas tasted absolutely amazing staff is very kind and friendly too always smiling one of the best spots in the city

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Best service. The best jerk chicken I ve ever eaten.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Solid patties and kind service!

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

I just finished my takeout of callaloo and pumpkin rice with fresh pineapple ginger juice, and it really hit the spot! Good use of spice and flavour all around, a great spot for top notch homestyle cooking. Cant wait to try the secret hot sauce and possibly that breakfast plate I saw in the reviews Also the staff was so nice, would come back again! Vegetarian options: There is callaloo and then chickpea curry.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Best patties since Randy s closed:) Will go back for other dishes. Service with music and a song

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

I highly recommend this Jamaican restaurant for its incredible cuisine the service was impeccable, with the cashier being particularly friendly and helpful and it has a exquisite captivating atmosphere. Its an absolute must-visit for anyone craving an authentic taste of Jamaica.

January 21, 2024

All these reviews have to be family and friends to give 5 stars. I went in today for lunch seen great reviews so I gave it a try. I called ordered said 20 mins seems kinda long but ok. I went to pick up and she was making it first I seen her microwave the gravy and then pull out chicken from somewhere and chopped it up and put in my bowl. She had no gloves and I seen her hand touch my food. I paid for my food went to eat and it was horrible. The chicken wasn t even microwaved properly and it was cold. Food had no taste and I was very disappointed. I paid 14 dollars for heated up food from god knows what day it was cooked. I was very disappointed and left hungry. Never again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Love the food here. We ordered stew and jerk chicken with rice and peas. Everything tasted delicious. Wonderful restaurant owners. We will definitely be back here

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Fire food 10/10 they deserve more business

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Smart & Morris is fantastic. This was my third visit, and each time the food was delicious, and the portions were very generous. The menu has a wide variety of both meat and veggie dishes, and the staff are very helpful and friendly. Highly recommended, try it!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The VERY BEST jerk chicken in the Annex!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Have been here twice, amazing authentic food! Definitely one of the best in Toronto. Amazing friendly staff! My new favorite!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

So Im 3 bites into my curry goat and pumpkin rice and WOW!!!! TRULY authentic Jamaican cooking!!! My friend got the jerk chicken (picture) and has officially stopped talking to me to not interrupt his chewing!!!! IT NICE NUH BLURTNEET!!! Service with a smile and the food is obviously made with care. Stop by and try it!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Food was delicious, staff was very friendly, lady at the cash was so sweet!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Walked into Smart and Morris because it smelled so good just outside the shop! Was greeted by the kindest lady - ordered the brown chicken stew; absolutely delicious. Meat is so tender, falls right off the bone. Spices and flavour are top notch. Can t wait to go back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Some of the best curry goat Ive had in the city. Fantastic and friendly service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Delicious food. Friendly staff. Great value!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Stopped by hoping they would have some breakfast items. Sure enough they did and the ackee and saltfish was DELICIOUS! Ill drop back in for some oxtail next time.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Absolutely delicious home-cooked Jamaican food! Were so happy to have this spot in the neighbourhood. Really sweet and friendly staff too. My partner and I got large orders of the oxtail w/ rice + peas and coleslaw and the jerk chicken with pumpkin rice and a patty- everything was VERY tasty! Oxtail was the most tender Ive tried... I wish there was more of it ;) Wishing this spot lots of success, well be back!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

10/10 food was so good had it one go definitely try any dish. Walked in and the smell instantly hit you I had the oxtails and brown stew chicken. That macaroni salad is so good, food was so good had to go back for a curry goat

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

absolutely amazing customer service and food offered samples and were very friendly and welcoming. they had vegetarian options that were really flavourful and tasty. will definitely be going back!! Vegetarian options: the pumpkin rice and curry chickpea was delicious!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I had the Jerk chicken with pumpkin rice and it was spectacular! Literally one of the best Jamaican places in the city! Make sure to ask for their hot sauce, it is incredible!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Love this place truly take pride in make real Jamaican food, my go to 247

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

A friend of mine told me a few weeks back to checkout S & M, so on Family Day I stopped in. As I entered the door I was greeted with a beautiful smile, and a warm hello from the woman who approached the counter. I ordered curry chicken, and pumpkin rice (I didnt even know pumpkin rice was a thing). Anywho, my meal was delicious; so I returned a few days later having their chicken soup ~ that was delicious as well. Id recommend S&M to anyone... meals are delicious, customer service is warm and friendly; also, prices are reasonable. What else can one ask for?!?! Ill mosdef be returning again!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great food and great people!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Real good food. Amazing service and the taste cant be compared to any other place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Wonderful jerk chicken and goat curry.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Wow!! real authentic jamaican cuisine had the oxtail loved it and done the proper way lima beans in it. My partner had the jerk chicken full of flavour!! Good experience thank you

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Best jerk chicken with rice and peas ever!! New favourite place to eat

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Amazing Jamaican food and great staff. They re all super friendly and very generous with portions, if you ever need a recommendation they ll surely set you up with something great you ve never tried. My favourite spot in the annex right now!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

First time here and it was amazing. Will surely return.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Wonderful restaurant and very welcoming. Food is well done and taste. Yummy This would be my second time coming here and I will come again.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Insane, Life changing Thank you!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Delicious! Oxtail was so tender and the Jerk Chicken was excellent!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The best oxtail and jerk chicken .perfectly cooked . Every time. Very friendly staff.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Very delicious curry goat with rice and beans..The zobo drink was good

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Good seasoning & Jerk chicken

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The best home cooked Jamaican in the city with the nicest people!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great service and amazing ox tail :) next time I ll need to try something different!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Amazing service and the best jerk chicken in town. I can t recommend this place enough!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Dropped in for take out, got home found I had a mix up with my orders, phoned em, they fixed it, got it delivered me in twenty minutes, no charge. First rate Jamaican food too!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

It was amazing

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

We have visited several times and the food, and staff, are exceptional! The braised oxtail is my favourite, followed closely by the chicken. Also very delicious is the ginger hibiscus drink. It is a flavour explosion!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Hands down the best jerk and pumpkin rice Ive had so far! Service was great from the lovely lady and gentle man. Walked in for a take out and to try their jerk, mind blown by the seasoning! Wish the portions were larger, but still worth your money Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Really wonderful spot! I had the oxtail, so delicious and soft. The staff were all super friendly and inviting.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

So far, Ive only had the brown stew chicken and it was nice; as they didnt feel the need to modify their recipe for the Canadian palet as some Jamaican spots in the city are tempted to do.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I m a new fan of this spot! Delicious jerk chicken with a great portion of rice and peas. Reasonably priced and super friendly service. I ll be back!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Simply put it that restaurant screams family ordered the curry chicken and found heaven. Shout out Newtonbrook recommendation Kid-friendliness: Welcoming and warm with student deals

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Was on a tour to learn the history of Bathurst Street and came upon this gem. The beef and chicken patties are amazing. This place has the best jerk chicken Ive ever had would recommend to anyone wanting a hearty meal

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Amazing food was great very flavourful reminds me of grandmas house

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Smart and Morris has the best curry goat in the city by far! The lady behind the counter is super nice, and the food is excellent. A great place for authentic jamaican food and an endless amount of options for drinks. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Amazing provisions and salt fish!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Some of the best jerk chicken in Toronto!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

All of the dishes here are so flavourful, well-seasoned, and beautifully cooked. This is my go-to for Jamaican food in Toronto!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Super fun/friendly staff and the food is top notch. Very generous portions as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This place is an absolute gem. They were so nice and the food was BOMB. I ordered a veggie dish and couldn t believe my taste buds. It is exploding with flavour. They got an amazing secret hot sauce too.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Delicious My wife and I had the oxtail and Jerk Chicken. We were not disappointed. I definitely recommend this place for an amazing Jamaican food. Great people there to greet you.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Very friendly and amazing jerk chicken. Great quality and solid recipes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Just had the Jerk Chicken and the Curry Chickpeas. Both were PERFECT. I dont like things too spicy, and the staff were kind enough to ask if I wanted the jerk chicken done spicy or mild. Mild was niiiiiiiice! Such bold, rich flavours in both dishes. The rice and peas were moist and fluffy, and the coleslaw was not too sour and not too sweet. I will be back often!

December 21, 2023

Im disappointed in this place. I thought the 5 stars would have been for good food. At almost 30 bones for an oxtail i thought this would be a good meal, i got 3/4 of the container filled with the hardest most dry grains of rice i ever eat. Then the 1/4 was bare bone tiny bits of meat. Not only that you guys forgot my pasta salad. Dont get me started on the jerk chicken .... the worst. Me and my girl took one look at it and just no. Idont know who these guys are paying for fake reviews but its not going to work forever. I overpaid for ratings and low quality items Smart and morris... more like smoke and mirrors. Get a grill for the jerk chcken otherwise call it baked.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Very glad to have a laid back and delicious Jamaican spot in the neighbourhood. Will be coming back for that Oxtail soon!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We had the pumpkin rice, plantain, callaloo and chickpea curry. It was all delicious!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great food and good energy at the spot, give it a try.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Amazing food. Great prices. The portions are proper. Ting Mod!!!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Jah kno star Smart and Morris ting tunup!!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Walked in by chance while staying in Toronto for a little bit, their jerk chicken is filled with a ton of flavour and their rice with the ox tail gravy was a great combo! Would definitely recommend

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Best Jamaican food I ve ever had, feels like my moms cooking if she was Jamaican. 10/10, the owner is so sweet

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Just had this!!! Food legit great!!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Very tasty Jamaican food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Just go, get anything, and thank me later. Your welcome.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Perfectly cooked jerk chicken, nice and spicy. Buddy who served me had a great friendly attitude and genuinly appreciated my patronage. Definetly reccomend.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

This is the best Jamaican food I have had in Toronto. I have had bad experiences with oxtail in Toronto but this was exceptional, tasted like true Jamaican home cooking. And the lady working there was lovely too. 100% recommend and I will be back again, and again, and again

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Best place in the city for authentic Jamaican food. Staff is really friendly too!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Overall experience was good, the chicken was a little dry but I was probably the last customer of the day so that might ve been the reason. Ox tail gravy on the rice was delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Had the jerk pork and it was the right amount of spice

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The best food in city. They put their heart and soul into the food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The jerk chicken was extra nice nice!! Well worth the drive from Keswick down to this restaurant!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Fantastic jerk chicken. Highly recommend. Lovely service.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The chicken here is amazing! Real Jamaican authentic cuisine! The Jerk chicken was seasoned all the way to the bone! They have amazing customer service too! I found my regular lunch spot!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Needed some homestyle JA breakfast downtown Toronto and Smart and Morris did not disappoint. I walked in and asked can you just put together a breakfast box meal for me and they put in callaloo, ackee and saltfish and food. Highly recommended. Friendly and professional and that open kitchen. Yes I will be back, with friends!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The food, the music, the lovely people there make the whole experience comforting and welcoming!! The curry goat is soo good!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Itll only be a matter of time until everyone hears about how good this spot is. Oxtail, Curry Goat, Brown Stew Chicken were all incredibly good. Cant wait to try more of the menu.