1588 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1G1, Canada
Family-run Caribbean fusion restaurant near the Beaches and Leslieville specializing in jerk chicken, bbq chicken, curry goat, stew beef, oxtail, patty, coco bread, roti, soups, falafel, plantain and vegetarian options including curry potato and curry chickpea (channa). Sides: Rice & peas, coleslaw, vegetables, salad, quinoa.
just picked up lunch here for the first time, amazing service and food is even better. Jerk has great spice and flavour. The chicken is so soft and juicy it’s falling off the bone. If you want to enjoy your life you gotta try this spot.
I'm disappointed as I stumbled on Jaclyn's Caribbean Fusion Restaurant and saw high reviews so, I avoided another location I normally attend because of bad attitude of the staff and thought I can try Jaclyn's food and order by Uber Eats and save some time and not get attitude. Sounded like a great night. So, I ordered and waited for my delivery with anticipation to be honest as I was hungry and wanting a good meal after work. I decided to order the Oxtail meal, Island Soda Cola, and a patty. The first thing I noticed when I got my order was the drink read Sugar Cane not Cola but, hey whatever. I was happy to begin my meal so I removed the top and got ready. I didn't like my Oxtail nor the rice to be honest. I ate a 1/4 of the meal and tapped out with regrets. My bill was $41.84 and that was a hot miss. I didn't taste the flavor I normally enjoy in Oxtail it was not there and the rice was ok. I have included pictures. For me when I looked at the meat it was not what I am used to. The coleslaw was good.
Such a cool tiny shop, super cute. But most importantly their food especially the quality omg, I love their ox tail meal. Little pricy but I am worth it.😅 Super yummy and their meat just fall of the bones. One of the best Ox tail meal I ever have in town. I highly recommend and dear you to try it. I was eating in my car and non stop uber or ppl just searching for the store. The owner is chilled and friendly. It is worth waiting for so..... yummy in my belly lol 😋😋😋👍👍👍
If you're on the hunt for a mouthwatering goat roti experience, look no further! This place will transport your taste buds straight to the islands with their rich flavours and authentic dishes. Friendly and welcoming staff ready to satisfy your cravings. Will definitely be back for more!
A culinary gem that marries vibrant Caribbean flavors with innovative fusion twists. The Jerk Chicken and Coleslaw were perfectly balanced and bursting with flavor. With great service and large portions, this restaurant delivers a great eating experience.
Tasted like home! Migrated 3 months ago to Toronto from Trinidad and Tobago. We ordered the jerk chicken with rice and peas and coleslaw. It was so nice to have some comforting Caribbean cuisine. Tasted delicious and you get value for money. Great service too.
Firstly, the woman working front of house (I assume she's Jaclyn?) is awesome! Super friendly and very helpful. Love seeing someone who appears to genuinely enjoy what they do. It makes a difference. Portions are hefty and good value. Patties are good and very fresh. They don't taste like they've ever been frozen, like so many other places. Chicken roti was massive and full of filling! Pleased that it was white meat and not full of bits of the chicken that aren't so appealing. It took me three attempts to finish it throughout the day! (And it was tasty each time.) Oxtail was good. Rice and peas was a letdown. I swear we could count the number of beans. Like, 5. My partner asked, "Are beans really expensive now or something?" As someone who loves a good rice & peas, it was too bad. It was also a bit dry. Full disclosure, I lived in Scarborough for years. I've had all sorts of offerings in Carribean food from there (and some west end). This came up short in the heat and flavour department comparatively. It wasn't spicy at all, even when we asked for it to be. But if you're unfamiliar with this cuisine, it's a great starter place. Nothing spicy, nothing too adventurous or unfamiliar to those who don't know a lot about Carribean cuisine. Honestly, it seems perfectly measured and designed for the general demographic of the Leslieville/Beaches neighbourhood, if you know what I mean... Plantain were perfect though! Loved them. It's a good time and definitely a nice change from so much of the same old, same old along Queen East. And, just a note: it is a tiny take-away joint. Don't expect to dine in unless you grab one of two stools that are at a tiny counter there. It is definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. Next time, it's goat for me!
Food was absolutely delicious! Wonderfully fresh, quality ingredients. Friendly staff and cozy atmosphere, could tell the staff took pride in their product. We ordered a Veggie Roti, BBQ Chicken with slaw and rice with beans, portions were very generous! Both were bursting with flavour! Highly recommend and will definitely be back soon!
The woman at the counter was super nice and helpful, the portions were huge, and the food was delicious! Very happy we came here.
Great food even better staff! Really enjoyed my experience over all
One of our favourite restaurants in the area. The staff are always so nice and welcoming, they make it feel like a second home. The portions are massive, the food is delicious, and the patties in cocoa bread are my go to quick lunch!
The food is always perfect and staff are always friendly :D
Great food . Best oxtail in town
I have been coming here for a year or so now, big portions and great value for what we pay!
Very good food for very reasonable price
This place is the best part of my weekend!
This place has gone way down hill. Did Jaclyn sell the place? First off it wasn t even hot and I live a couple minutes away. I ve never had such bland Caribbean food in my life. Since when does chicken roti have chickpeas in it? The plantain was dripping in oil and the food had no flavour at all. Even the hot sauce wasn t even spicy. What happened? And white rice? I m so confused. Will not be coming back and I suggest if people want real Caribbean food try the Real Jerk
First time eating Caribbean food The jerk chicken was so tender and delicious and loved the coleslaw. Nice amount of heat. Great find and will definitely be back. What a great discovery.
Delicious roti and amazing staff
Friendly staff oxtail was on point shrimp roti is the bomb the chicken was amazing juiicy and crispy .. i love coming here !!! highly recommend!!
Do not go here they do not know how to cook properly the curry is watered down and the oxtail is not authentic oxtail at all !! Learn to do it properly
My favorite jerk chicken restaurant in the GTA. Unbelievably good.
Amazing food wow
Bought a goat roti. Delicious! The staff were lovely as well. Will be returning.
I m not in this area much but when I am, I make it an obligation to come here. The food is so delicious every time, they re gracious with the portions and the workers here are so friendly!!!
What an amazing experience...the food is fantastic but the service was even better. Portions are HUGE, no really, unlike Donald Trumps hands. Highly recommend the Oxtail & rice with peas.
Delicious food, the meal was big, great customer service. Thank you!
Very kind owner!!! She gave me extra big plantains
Im nearing 60 years old and have eaten in many spots around the country... Nova Scotia, Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba... Im just getting around to Jacklyns Carribbean Fusion Restaurant. This food, the service and Jaclyn herself is nothing short of AMAZING... I will certainly be back any time Im in town. And I encourage EVERYONE to visit her for great food, good service and great smile
I ordered from Jaclyn s once, and I don t know if it s because it was the end of the day or some other reason, but the food was tasteless and bland. Like no flavour at all. I know not everyone cooks the same, but it was really not good. With the amount of 5 star reviews I m thinking maybe it was just an off day, but it could also be that the demographic of the area isn t familiar with what good Caribbean food tastes like. Either way, I wish this business the best. The owner is lovely, but I wouldn t recommend this restaurant to a Caribbean person looking for good Caribbean food.
What a beautiful business ran by beautiful people! Great Food!!
The BEST jerk chicken and Oxtail EVER!!! The service was 100 out of 10 amazing! Thank you very much Judy Food : 5/5
100% worth the drive, the jerk chicken and oxtail were amazing. The plantain reminded me of Panama (home), it was so good. Judy is lovely and so kind, best service in this city. Totally recommend, i will come back soon and often.
The taste of their oxtail is definitely one of the few better ones Ive had downtown, but for this to be $20 and labeled as large is such a slap on the face. I would not want to know what a regular size looks like.
So friendly and fast. Absolutely delcious!
the place is absolutely delicious, affordable, and serves large portions. we got takeout and took it to the beach
I visited this restaurant for the first time today and had a great experience. Im quite certain I met the owner, who was incredibly warm and welcoming. I ordered the jerk chicken with rice and peas, coleslaw, and extra oxtail gravy on top. The addition of the jerk sauce and pepper sauce on the side elevated the flavors even more. The food looked so good that I couldn t resist diving in before even trying to take a picture. Every bite was bursting with flavor, making it a great meal. I highly recommend this place for anyone seeking delicious and authentic cuisine. I will definitely be returning to explore more of their dishes.
Charged $10 for a tub of coleslaw
delicious food, very generous portions (regular sized jerk chicken is plenty of food), super friendly fast service and very reasonable prices. got the jerk chicken, rice and peas, coleslaw and plantain and it was all bomb. Will be going back regularly
First time trying Caribbean food and it was fantastic! I got oxtail and coleslaw, both were amazing. The staff were super friendly .I ll definitely be visiting again soon.
Awesome spot for a good meal. Jerk Chicken with Rice and Peas are my favorite. Theres a need to fix the Air-conditioning unit Asap. Great food always good customer service
Small restaurant that offers excellent Caribbean cuisine. The dishes are deliciously spicy and full of flavor. Possibility of enhancing your meat dish with rice, vegetables, coleslaw but also plantains (the latter are to die for). The quantities are gargantuan favor the regular portion which is already enormous! So even if Jaclyn forgot a dish for us (we went back), the kindness of the staff and the generosity of the dishes are clearly worth the detour.
Truly the best patty s in Toronto! They are so amazing and very affordable!
I had meeting on queen street and happened to see Caribbean Fusion restaurant . I was greeted with smile and offered choices. All I can say food was so delicious and got to meet the owner Jacklyn. If you are in the area or craving best Caribbean food I highly suggested as service food and atmosphere is simple amazing . Happy to support neighbourhood business Many thank you Monto
Oxtail was great, fast service and good portions. The rice and beans were well done and having the oxtail drippings on top really put it over.
Very friendly and inviting staff and the food was FANTASTIC!!! Ill be back.
Great hospitality, great customer, very nice and friendly and food is amazing
Food was amazing, great hospitality. Great overall experience, would highly recommend to my friends, family and anyone who enjoys amazing foods.
Absolutely delicious
Love the food! AThis is a little sport in the beaches area wonderful staff! And most importantly the food is amazing and very generous portions ! Very easy to access by TTC and plenty of parking on the roads! You wont be disappointed. Very highly recommendations is the boneless jerk chicken and the goat roti
Seriously worth a visit at least once in your life. The hospitality the minute you walk in is unparalelled and then the food leaves you wanting more. I was looking for food before a concert and I am so happy I landed at Jaclyns. Get some jerk chicken to remember
Top notch food here. Great taste and great portion I love going here if I m in the east end of Toronto.
Lol the food was not it Curry chicken was boneless and way too creamy tasting? Oxtail was alllllll fat and had an old smell to it Acceptable for the yt ppl of the beaches but compared to anything else in the city in terms of Caribbean food...lol $50 something for 2 dinners that werent even fresh or made properly is outrageous
Jerk is great! Portions generous too. Rice isn t too heavily seasoned which I like considering jerk is usually fairly salty to begin with. Edit: originally my review was 4-star, but I had my second half of my portion with the oxtail gravy which is incredible! Bumped up to 5!
Best Jamaican on Queen E!
It was the best chicken pattie I ever had.
It was our first time here! Food was amazing and the service was even better! Judy was the sweetest lady and definitely deserves a raise, we going back tommorow just to see her. Shes absolutely brightens up anyones day!
Amazing food, awesome service and great portions. Love Jaclyns.
Excellent staff, place is clean, the food over all is good. I prefer their stew beef and their soups most but they have a other good choice of options. The only negative to this restaurant is limited dine in sitting available (2-4 stools at a bar table) so more of a take out spot. Overall a good restaurant but dont take my word for it... Try it yourself!! Vegetarian options: Fish, steam veggies, curry potatoes and my favorite is their coleslaw Parking: Paid street parking. Depending on the day and time there can be a slight issue to get a spot or might take a little until one is available.
Are your kidding me? I ordered take out and had fried chicken with a crunch. KFC hasnt even figured this out yet! The chicken was tender, crisp and well seasoned. The oxtail was cooked perfectly! Tender but not fall off the bone. It couldve used more seasoning but thats a personal preference. The rice and peas were cooked perfectly and smothered in gravy. The slaw was not drenched in mayo ans they also threw in a coconut water for me. Im going in person soon to meet and thank the owner, theyre real gems. Amazing taste and great value! A true gem in a city of mediocrity at times.
The food is incredible here and the staff are always friendly and fast! I go here regularly and have never been disappointed. FYI you can eat in but its more of a takeout place. Thankfully theres a park nearby to enjoy your food if the weather is nice! Food
Gotta get them oxtails, always on point.
Quite simply one of the best Caribbean take out spots in the city. The staff and the food are both amazing. Make sure you try the soup, whether it be beef or red peas soup it tastes just how your Nana would make it. Everything is made fresh, nothing sitting out so be prepared to wait for the greatness you will taste. 10/10
Came here prior to a show at History. Amazing jerk, great service, and vibes all day.
Best roti Ive had in a LONG time. Staff were super nice too!
Absolutely incredible experience. Staff bent over backwards to accommodate a group of 5 on a busy Saturday before a concert at History a few blocks away. Food was incredible. Great value. Great vibe. Highly recommend.
Decent, but wouldn t go out of my way for it, BUT I only got the vegetarian dish. Small spot with only a few chairs to sit at. Food comes out hot and fast and we ll portioned.
Amazing beef patty and Chicken roti
Tasty food F riendly service, Great value; What more can you ask for? Food : 5/5 |
Muy Rico! Con las 3 B Bueno, bonito y barato. I had the boneless chicken jerk and the fried chicken with rice. They offered to put gravy on the rice which made it even more delicious. Everything was excellent, the food, the service and the atmosphere. I was looking at their plants while waiting for my order. At the end they made sure I had everything I asked for. The portions are amazing for what you pay. The hot sauce is very good but because Im Mexican the amount was to small for me.
A unique unassuming Caribbean delight. Tried it when recommended by a coworker and all i can say is it s now a regular in my lunch rotation! Delicious, great portions and friendly staff.
The best jerk chicken and stew beef. Im sure everything else I have yet to try. Amazing flavour, thick juicey portions and friendly service! Highly recommend!!
Had the jerk chicken, it s surprisingly good
The food was delicious with generous servings. I mentioned that I never had oxtail so of course the lady servicing us let me have a sample. Really great experience overall. RIP Kobe.
Highly recommend! Stumbled upon this gem on IG and showed up exactly at noon! Jaclyn was super friendly and accommodating. Got the jerk chicken, fried plantain and spicy beef patty. They are were super flavourful and delicious. Will definitely be back! Food
The best!
Best jerk chicken in Leslieville and Beaches
Holy moly! Im not even done my meal yet and I felt inclined to come on here and tell everyone how damn good this is. Judy served me today and was a treat. Ill be back on the weekly
Good Jamaican food,fried chicken ,jerk chicken and the rice is proper.
Amazing place that is easy to miss but the food is fantastic, a must try if you like Caribbean cuisine!
I am obsessed with this place. Staff are so nice. All food is delicious! I am so happy I live so close.
ordered, large jerk chicken. comes with a side of gravy. nice portion of meat. maybe too spicy for some people, but good for me. loses a star for getting too pricey. its now 20 bucks for a boneless jerk chicken. I know theres inflation and high rent, but once something hits 20 bucks, i usually have second thoughts to find better value.
We come here when we want a good home cooked meal that doesn t require us to cook this place is everything you need and more. The rotis are HUGE and DELICIOUS, the jerk chicken and curry chicken with rice and peas is our favourite go to (the coleslaw is also perfection) and don t forget to stop in for coco bread and a patty for lunch or a quick bite! Also they re super nice
If youre looking for great food and big portions come to Jaclyns. A staple of Jamaican cooking I had the jerk chicken with rice and a little bit of oxtail. Foot was amazing. The owners are great as-well.
Not great for dining in but if you want exclent, eat your fingers kind of delicious Caribbean food . Service is great and food is the best!!
I am so disappointed but it s a good thing. I came here about a year ago and absolutely loved it. I have been looking forward to eating here again ever since I found out I was coming back to The History. I looked it up today and found out they are closed on Monday I m crushed! Oh well, definitely try this place out. It is absolutely amazing. Hopefully I get back to Toronto soon so I can get some awesome oxtails and patties.
Amazing authentic Caribbean food
One of the highest quality Carribean restaurants Ive eaten at by far. Super friendly, great portions, terrific food, quality ingredients.
Amazing Caribbean food!!
It was my first time trying Jaclyns and it wont be my last. Personally, I really loved the fantastic oxtail with chunky meats on it. Jerk chicken was great of course, it was well marinated and also goes so well with the rice. If you love caribbean food, you can tell how good the resto is by checking their coleslaw I believe. Jaclyns has the most delicious coleslaw in the town. Make sure you get extra.
We chose Jaclyn s for my daughter s baptism and it was a HIT. We had her cater jerk chicken, bbq chicken, fried chicken, macaroni pie, patties, rice and peas, coleslaw, plantain, and fish. All the food was delivered super hot and for the cold food very chilled. It was such a big success that we had to call her to see if she could bring more food! And she did! We were so happy to choose her team for this special event, especially with it being on a Sunday. Jaclyn was such a pleasure to work with and was so accommodating in every request. Vanessa really cares about her customers and the food she serves. She s a very kind person and the world really needs more people like her. We frequently stop by to grab dinner or a snack and they are just great small business to support.
Special delivery!!! Amazing food and service from Jaclyns! I used to live on Rhodes Ave and Im so sad this place wasnt here when I was there! Haha Clearly great portion sizes, as well!
Jerk chicken had complex and delicious flavors dancing on my tastebuds. Got 6 pcs of chicken, rice and peas and coleslaw for $20 split it with friend. Friendly service. All good. Will go back. If I lived closer, I d go back today!
Insane amount of food and really tasty! Maybe the best jerk chicken Ive had outside of Jamaica
Its OK but not the best if your looking for some real jerk chicken. I got some and it tasted like it was yesterdays chicken reheated. The rice was ok and the ox tail gravy wasnt the best and I love my gravy. To be fair I only tried the jerk maybe there curry goat is amazing Ill let you know all in all try it out but I warned you lol .
The best Jamaican Pattie s in the beaches area and fresh . The customer service is beyond exceptional , the staff are extremely friendly . The menu is minimalistic which is amazing . The place is always clean and welcoming . love the Kobe Bryant mural . 6+++stars .
THE BEST GOAT ROTI I HAVE EVER HAD. I love goat curry and anytime I eat at a West Indian restaurant, its goat. As such, I have tried many a dishes with goat. This goat roti is BY FAR the best and I caught myself having moments of this is just incredible. Heres why its so good: The roti skin itself is dhalpuri-style with the ground yellow split peas within adding flavour and texture. The roti is filled plentifully with chickpeas, potatoes and goat. There is a nice balance of chickpeas and potatoes so it doesnt feel like youre getting too much of one or the other or that those ingredients are trying to make the roti feel stuffed. As for the goat, there were perhaps 6-7 pieces (plenty!) of 1-1.25 inch cubes, tender and moist, quality meat; often the goat can be overdone and dry. What stood out to me immediately after cutting into the roti was how juicy it was (extra gravy). The gravys has the right consistency of not being too thick or thin. The amount was neither too much or too little, allowing every bite of roti skin to have a warm layer of gravy. The gravy had a balanced richness of flavour without being too salty or spicy or whatever. There is only one option for hot sauce - yes or no; no silliness of varying heat levels. The hot sauce adds a small amount of heat and tang to add another dimension of flavour, without becoming overwhelming heat that takes away from everything else. While many restaurants offer all of these qualities, they havent been presented ALL TOGETHER. It is phenomenal. I had to let the restaurant know how great the goat roti was. The one woman taking orders was delighted to hear the compliment and explained how Jaclyn (owner) and Chris are the cooks. When Jaclyn herself received my compliment, she replied with a smile and very humble thank you. If I am out in The Beaches neighbourhood, I will be making every effort to come to Jaclyns. So should you. Parking: Street parking in front of restaurant.
Absolutely fantastic food! Will tell everyone about this spot
Love this spot to get delicious Caribbean food and the people who work hard to serve!!! The Jerk Chicken plate is one of the best and portions are generous. Oxtail Gravy is on point. Even the music they play the short time you wait is great, hearing a Cher song I cant stand being sung by a Caribbean artist made me vibe to it. One Love to Jacklyns and hope your around forever
I ve been a regular at Jaclyn s this past Winter. Love their BBQ chicken and side of plantains!
AMAZING FOOD! AMAZING STAFF! They can get busy, so just keep trying. So worth it! Thank you for all you do~ S&K
The jerk chicken sandwich is easily the best Ive ever had, and so affordable. The hot sauce here is also delicious! If you havent tried, youre missing out!
This place never disappoints. Great tasting food and the lady stuffs the Styrofoam container with enough food to last you a couple days. One of the few places that actually makes you feel like its worth playing $20 for a plate of food.
Very friendly staff and tasty food. I got the jerk chicken sandwich and a mild patty. The prices are very reasonable for my items, especially in Toronto. Check it out if youre passing by
The beaches needed a little taste of the islands! I love that I don t have to go deep into Scarborough to get authentic jerk chicken. Jaclyn s has everything I need in one spot. The jerk chicken was very juicy and packed full of flavour. The ox tail gravy on top was a great addition. I was able to sample some of the curry chicken. I ll be sure to order that with roti on my next visit. I also had a little sample of the homemade pepper sauce. That stuff is hot!! But definitely adds fan additional level of flavour.
Food was great, chicken BBQ
Fabulous. Tasty, yummy,q delish. I always get the large jerk chicken dinner. Staff is amazing. If 7 policemen get their dinners there you know its good! Parking: Street parking in front and around corner. Wheelchair accessibility: Not in place but staff will help. I walk with a cane and theyve opened the door for me when carrying a bag. Theyre just all-around great
The beaches needed a little taste of the islands!
Went for take-out, got taken out by how great the food was. Great portions for what you pay for. Was full by the time I was halfway through my jerk chicken w/rice. They even gave an extra side of jerk sauce. Will be a repeat visitor when I am in the area.
SO GOOD. I got the oxtail plate and a side of large coleslaw and it was absolutely amazing. I think I blacked out while eating it was so good. Would def recommend getting this!!!!! I would like to go in person next time as I ordered delivery this time around.
I had the Curry Goat. The portion was huge and tasted delicious!
I ve eaten hear many many times and am thankful Jaclyn s is located just down the street from where I live. The food here does not disappoint! From the roti to dinners to sandwiches your tummy will thank you. I ve pretty much eaten everything off the menu (curry chicken, jerk chicken, fried chicken, stew beef, curry goat, oxtail, and shrimp) and now the challenge is deciding what to have cuz they re all good! Can t forget that coleslaw! And the chana is to die for! Mmmmmm .mmmmmmm good!
Love this place! We went for the first time in the summer of 2022. Now on our 1st visit back to t-dot we have gone 3 times in one week.
Just ate my lunch (jerk chicken, rice and peas). So so good. Also a huge portion (had the regular size) and am stuffed after eating 2/3 of it. Will definitely be returning.
The oxtail is AMAZING here!!! The jerk is excellent as well and the coleslaw is ever so slightly sweet.... Absolutely delicious!!!
I absolutely LOVE this spot. Walked by a few years back and visit every chance I get to go to this part of town. Best fish and shrimp platters Ive tried and the customer service makes you feel like youre a party of their family. Kindness goes a long way and this place is a straight up gem.
Very delicious food
Stopped by cause it was close to the concert venue. Food was amazing, I had the chicken roti, my friend got the jerk sandwich. Tried some of hers and had to go back before we left to get a jerk sandwich too. SO AMAZING
We had the veggie meal and jerk sandwich for takeout and both were excellent. We will be back soon!
Delicious! I ordered beef patties and a jerk chicken sandwich. The chicken is perfectly juicy and saucy, a nice spicy kick to it, I like how they put the coleslaw on the side for you so it doesnt get the bun soggy or if you like eating it on the side. Patties were very flavorful and fresh tasting. Will be back!
The best oxtail stew Ive ever had. I cant seem to get to the jerk because I crave her oxtail. I could have it every day. Not too salty or oily, super tender and delicious. The goat rotis fine and the coleslaw is fine but I dream about the oxtail.
Jaclyn s is heavenly delicious!!! We got oxtail and jerk chicken, patty and coco bread to go, great portion size! Looking forward to go back.
Google 4.8 lives up to its reputation! So delicious! Will definitely come again!
The food was amazing, service was so friendly, and portions were huge! I got the large boneless jerk chicken, it definitely could serve two people
I showed up right at closing and they were more then happy to serve me. It s my first time here and I had the curry goat and it was amazing. Large portion and oh so good.
I cannot say enough amazing things about this place. The food is the best caribbean ive ever had. The oxtail and jerk chicken are my favourite, but whatever you order, Jaclyns will not disappoint. The owner and staff are the cherry on top of this greatness!!! I have already recommended Jaclyns to friends and family and will definitely be a repeat customer. Well done team
We stayed around the corner from Jaclyns and wished we had discover this place sooner! The food was amazing and the service was second to none.
Yummy Yummy Yummy
A hidden gem. BBQ chicken and Jerk chicken are so well seasoned, tender, juicy and delicious. The service we received was stellar. The restaurant is clean and has a small dine in area. Very well priced. We will be coming back for more!
One of the best Caribbean restaurant in Toronto. Every meal is so delicious. I would love to visit again.
delicious, reccomend if you are in the area to stop by and enjoy
Best jerk chicken I ve ever had
Well priced, great portions, and lovely staff making the most incredibly tasty Caribbean eats. Could not recommend more!
Lost for words. This place deserves 10+stars
Highly recommend everyone try this spot
Jerk chicken was nicely marinated and tender. Coleslaw was also great!
Ordered the oxtail off Uber Eats. Its all bone. Disappointed I paid $36 for it.
Super kind and welcoming staff, cheap, generous portions and delicious food! I had the oxtail and jerk chicken, looking forward trying the rest of the menu.
Food is delicious with very friendly service.
The reviews lied to me! The Jerck chicken smells so bad (it wasn t clean properly) if it was* the rice doesn t have any Caribbean flavour. It was just so bad. We are giving the food to the homeless. Just not to throw it away!
Ive been to Jaclyns twice now. The food is excellent and the customer service is always professional and courteous. If its your first time try the oxtail or the Bbq chicken!
First time visitor at Jaclyns. Ate here before going to a show at History. Ordered the Bbq chicken as it had great reviews online and can say that Im now one of the many who also recommends this dish! Portions were generous and it came with extra sauce on the side which I was happy about. Plantains were delicious too! Friendly staff and good food, would love to try the shrimp or oxtail next :-)
Super friendly staff, beautiful clean store. The most important of course is how good the food was. Not my favourite rice, but the roti and jerk chicken were amazing. Would recommend 100% if your in the mood for Caribbean food. Best around the beach/Leslieville area!
Just had an amazing experience at Jaclyn s! Our group loved the Oxtail and Jaclyn gave us excellent service. I recommend this spot to anyone who just loves food with great flavor especially Caribbean!
Absolutely incredible. From the service to the food, everything is beyond good. Best jerk chicken Ive had in a long time. And large servings.
Great food and nice people!
I live in Durham now but Jaclyns still the best. I come here from time to time. Portions are huge, filling - food is tasty/sauced up with gravy. You can tell its made with love.
Mountain of delicious jerk chicken with rice and peas. Coleslaw was awesome too. This is definitely my new go to Caribbean spot. Go check them out !
Wow, exceptionally good jerk chicken here. Rice and peas were perfectly moist and large size is a truly massive portion of food. Will be back for other dishes.
I had such a good experience getting takeout from Jaclyn s. The portions were large, the meat was melt in your mouth tender, and everything was jam packed with flavour. I would highly recommend trying their bbq or jerk chicken if you ve never been. This is the kind of place I ll be going out of my way to come back to!
Delicious!!!!!
These are the types of businesses that deserve to be successful! I can t say enough about this place. I work a couple blocks away from here and I ordered a curry goat off of Uber and they blessed me! Extra gravy and all. I wish these guys the best of wishes and hope that they get as many customers as possible. Food is amazing!
Coming from Markham specifically to try this new restaurant in Leslieville was simply a great decision!!! The food was SPECTACULAR!!! The Jerk Chicken was sooooo good! The oxtail, fell off the bone as soon as it enter my mouth!!! Ghheeeezzzz!!! Okokok...so for me the Curry Goat was the G.O.A.T of the evening!! I dont eat goat from everywhere (as my Trini mudda thought me!!) It was AMAZING!!!! Flavourful, perfect consistency, goat was perfectly cooked. To say the least, it was a 12 outta 10!!! Ohhh btw...the PEPPASAUCE!!!! As I was eating, what I saw transpire from the owners was absolutely amazing. A young gentleman came in and didnt have enough for a specific meal. ( a few bucks short..) as I was going to give him the needed funds, Andrew asked him what he wanted, relayed the order to Jaclyn and they took care of his meal. Simply outstanding establishment, the owners & staff are amazing. The food speaks for itself!!!! You have a return customer!! Keep doing great things!!
Super tasty, and portions are big.
Great spot. Clean and lovely.
Amazing food and service by Kevin and his team. All the food is great but I love the oxtail and shrimp!! . And the curry chicken . And
Taste x 1000!!! Nice people/service. I go to every Caribbean place on the east side. This place is my current fave. Everything is good...just the right amount of heat. Do it.
We have ordered from Jaclyns a few times and we have never been disappointed. The meat is always juicy and tender. Generous portions. Even the creamy coleslaw is done well. The service is always fantastic. Its now our go to for Caribbean even though its out of the way for us. Highly recommended!
Great service and food was fantastic.
We are obsessed with Jaclyns food!! Incredibly delicious flavours - always tastes fresh and perfectly spiced. The fish and shrimp is my FAVE, but the oxtail and chicken is also perfection. Talk about next level comfort food. Cant get enough, so grateful to have this spot in the neighbourhood!
Very generous portions and high quality food. Coleslaw was super bless
Discovered Jaclyns recently, awesome food and great service. Def my new go to spot, highly recommend giving it a try
My new Caribbean spot! Jerk chicken sandwich was amazing!
Came here and tried the curry goat on rice and a beef patty. The meat was tender and the gravy was flavourful. The beef patty tasted freshly made. We also tried the hot sauce which was a classic Scotch Bonnett with medium heat. The focus here is on classic dishes and generous portions. We will return!
BBQ chicken was tender and tasty. Friendly staff and the takeout container comes packed full.
Absolutely amazing food. A true gem in the east end.
Amazing food, cant wait to try more
Yummy food that comes in a generous potion, along with some lower calorie options. Both the jerk chicken and oxtail are delicious and are worth trying.
I had Jaclyns today for the first time and WOW was I blown away. The cutomer service was great! The curry goat was the best i have ever had, tender and flavoured perfectly. The jerk chicken sandwhich was just spicy enough and it was served on a soft bun, highly recommended the jerk sandwhich. I also got doubles and curry chicken, the curry chicken delicious - saucy, flavoured and cooked to a tender. I will be coming back! this is my new favorite restaurant! Good job Jaclyn.
My husband and I had bbq chicken, curry goat, oxtail, rice n peas, vegatables, hot sauce, coleslaw and beef patty. Every single thing was delicious. Nicely seasoned and cooked perfectly. Service was friendly and helpful. The prices were fair. We do not live in the city anymore but I am adding Jaclyns to the list of food places we hit up when we drive in for the day.
Went here with my girlfriend before a concert, we had the Oxtail, Jerk Chicken and their Jamaican patty to go with it, the food was so fresh and tasty, would definitely recommend and will come back again!
One of the best Caribbean food I had! I did catering for a party and my guests came for seconds. The jerk chicken and the channa was my favourite! Customer service was excellent with reasonable price. Definitely I ll be ordering again :)
Incredible!! You have to go! Woman on the phone was super nice
The best jerk chicken I had in Toronto. They gave 1 whole leg and 1 drumstick of fall off the bone jerk chicken for $7. The quantity is really good for someone who eats a lot. Not too spicy just the right amount. Highly recommended and will go again.
Excellent service, and delicious food!
Delicious!!!
My friends and I have been smelling this delight on Queen Street for weeks, and finally found time to stop inside. This place is AMAZING. We were served by the best, friendly folks. Patrons inside were recommending things they enjoy regularly. Everything was made to order, fresh and fantastically delicious! We are already making a list of things we need to try next time. You will love it!
This place has the BEST: jerk chicken (roti or solo), fried chicken, oxtail, goat curry, whatever sauce comes with fried chicken (think Chalet Sauce but better). Good portions and reasonably priced. You can get Doubles if they post them in Instagram and hope to try them soon. Coleslaw is a tad sweet. Patty was okay, crust was a bit dry. Otherwise awesome and our go to for Caribbean!
Nice atmosphere. Owner is a delight. Their Jerk chicken sandwich was juicy and flavourful.. serve with their amazing coleslaw on the side ... a must try!!
Great food
Must try Carribean food. Jerk chicken recommended.
Jaclyns. Jaclyns. Jaclyns. Best Caribbean food in the city! If there is a place in the city that is as good, then it can only be as good, and not better; because it cannot be flavoured or tasting any better. I ate there for the first time today: I had the large Oxtail meal: it was 19 dollars and was enough for two of us. (For reference: Alwynns large Oxtail at Queensway and Islington is 18 dollars, half the size and flavourless compared to Jaclyns: the quality of Oxtail they use is not even comparable.) The quality of Oxtail Jaclyn uses is superb; high quality for sure. Jaclyns coleslaw is delicious. Jaclyns hotsauce is delicious. Jaclyns is not only a Carribbean food restaraunt, but a purveyor of healing goods also; as her meals are all clean, well spiced and full of healing properties. Comforting food on holistic level. I give Jaclyns a seven out of five if I could! Jaclyn, if you are reading this, never let your quality go lower, only higher, (if possible!) (laughter and smiling) Jaclyn said she is passionate about her work, and her food shows forth that truth. No where in the city will one find, for the same cost, as high quality a portion of such delicious food: if I am wrong, show me.
This food is definitely prepared with much love!
So happy I found this place after our Go To Caribbean restaurant closed down. Their food is generously portioned! Ive had the Jerk Chicken meal as well as their sandwiches. Watching them load up the chicken on Coco Bread makes my mouth water every single time. I highly recommend this place! Ive tried their patties a few times now and I think its safe to say that I dont recommend them but everything else has been quite good!
Have been here multiple times. Queen east needed an authentic Caribbean style restaurant. Flavours and spices are colourful on the pallet. If you want something quick, this is not the place. If you want something delicious you found the right spot!!
First time ordering via Uber Eats. Loved it. Jerk chicken and jerk boneless chicken made my wife think of Montego Bay. Side salad was boring. I liked the patties but wife did not. Definitely in our rotation for delivery.
Fantastic food...great flavor and service. Great value.
Very good roti with chicken curry. Love the dahl in roti.
Really good jerk chicken and rice. Good value, you get a big amount of food for the price. Staff is really nice as well.