Allwyn’s Bakery

The food here is phenomenal. Don't come here expecting to be impressed by the interior - it's nothing to write home about. But goodness the food is SO good! Everything we ordered was great and I definitely over ate... Highly recommend this spot - they clearly care about the food above all else! P.S. bring cash - it's cash only!

Visited recently for a light lunch in the Donlands area. Allwyn's is one of the popular Jamaican spots in the city, with multiple locations throughout with their Donlands Mall location being one of their original locations. They serve many of the usual Jamaican staples such as Coco Bread, Patties, Jerk Chicken and Oxtail dishes. One of the items they are known for are their sandwiches, which are made with their in-house Coco Bread and filled with either their patty, jerk chicken and coleslaw or a mix of everything. Their Jerk Chicken Sandwich is essentially a couple pieces of boneless jerk chicken and coleslaw wrapped around coco bread. Probably the best value is their stuffed sandwich which contains a mix of everything stuffed within coco bread and a patty. Overall, it's a recommended spot in the area in terms of value given that the sandwiches are under $10 and small dish versions of their Jerk Chicken and Oxtail on Rice and Peas are around $11-14. Note that it is strictly cash-only (no debit or credit) so it's recommended to come prepared to pay cash

One of the better jerk chicken I've had in Toronto. The coco bread was so soft and tasted delicious, especially with the huge portions of jerk chicken. However, the patties were quite disappointing. As seen in the pics, the filling was too little on both the chicken and beef patties. The oxtail was quite good - just the right spice for me, but this could be mild to many. Though this was my first time trying oxtail, I think it was great. Will visit again, but only for the jerk chicken sandwiches and oxtail!

Good service and very clean restaurant. Ordered the small jerk chicken. Very filling boneless chicken with rice and peas. It tasted great, but it could be better if they added a side along with it. I honestly have had better jerk chicken lunch in scarborough. Will come back to try the oxtail as well. The only downside is that they only take cash in this digital age.

Place is still fire. Prices are still competative. The jerk chicken plate is juicy and good flavor. Patties are still very good although not the best in the city anymore. But still a top 5. Coleslaw is good. It's a good place. The goat Roti is also very respectable. The employees are always happy to see you.

Feb2025 update: menu prices Fall2023: one of the best sandwiches I've come across in the GTA and excellent value too. I often order the stuffed jerk pork sandwich (with a Jamaican patty) plus coleslaw. The jerk chicken sandwich and home made soup are very good too. To avoid disappointment, come prepared as this place is CASH only.

I called this place a few times to ask about the soup and the service was so exceptional and welcoming. When I got to the store the soup was provided right away. And then I was given some complimentary wings. What a class act! Feels like something from another era. BTW, the soup was for my mother and she loved it. The wings were great too.

The meat there is juicy, flavourful and fresh !!! Sandwiches and rice combos are delicious ! Portions are good as well. Overall, very tasty.

Their jerk chicken sandwiches are to die for (but they don't taste like traditional jerk, which is fine). They also have great patties and fast, friendly service.

This is a hole in the wall, take out spot which is cash only. One of my old faves and had to write this review after going back recently and finding out it's still everything I want and more We got jerk pork, jerk chicken, rice and peas with gravy and coleslaw. Everything was delicious and my family thoroughly enjoyed our meal. I'm usually more of a jerk chicken girl but I tried the pork and it was so delicious and tender. How can I ever have jerk meat that is not from Allwyns in the future?? After eating this my mom was nagging my dad to stop going to his regular spot and hit this one up!!! Can't wait to go back

This place was a little off of the Toronto area but definitely glad we tried it. The place is very simple looking, almost like a deli but they have really good food. We decided to try their stuffed sandwich which includes a Jamaican beef pattie cut open, filled with slaw and jerk chicken, all enclosed by a coco bun. It sounds stuffed but it was really good. I love the various textures that each bite comes in and it tasted yummy. Oh and this sandwich only cost around $6 and it was very filling. Apparently they had to use a different bread from the one they originally use and we heard mixed reviews on it but we like what we got :) We also got an order of plantains and those were yummy as well. I wish I had more room in my tummy to try more food but definitely will be back to try other food here in the future

Long ago I saw an article in the newspaper listing the best patties in Toronto and this was listed. So since I was in the area, I thought I would give it a try. The restaurant is pretty much a take out place, or at least when we went. Well, had to try the patty. This was not flaky as it should be. The crust was almost bordering on being a pastry. The jerk pork sandwich was just OK. The curried goat and rice were also just OK. The curry flavour could have been better. Will not return.

Neighborhood gem located in the corner of a strip plaza (as long as you don't mind the lack of interior decor) , this place is a great takeout spot for some good jerk chicken. Service is always quick & friendly. Remember it's **CASH ONLY** I went to grab 1lb of jerk chicken & 1lb of jerk wings on a Sunday night and the total came to just under $30 w/tax. This portion was able to feed 2 of us for dinner & have leftovers. They do give the sample cups of their homemade spicy sauce for free but I highly recommend you spend the extra $3 for the full size - can use it for days. **must like spicyness** Looking forward to the next take out !! **would be 5 stars but lowered it due to the Cash only option & lack of interior decor

Allwyn's patties. Unforgettable in a bad way. Imagine, there's cinnamon in the beef filling! Cinnamon? Patties should have a Saveur beefy taste..not cinnamon. Ohhh.

Ordered a dozen beef patties to go and a stuffed sandwich. The service was pretty fast, they only take cash. It was our first time here and the place got pretty busy. The stuff sandwich had a beef patty filled with coleslaw and jerk chicken and wrapped in Coco bread. We regret not ordering some jerk chicken to go. With all the flavors, the sandwich was very juicy. The jerk sauce had a kick of spice but not overwhelming. The beef patties were filled with meat and definitely hit our patty cravings!

Jerk chicken sandwich is an all timer. Perfect in everyday.

One of the best hidden gem in the city! If you love jerk chicken this spot is a must! Our go-to order is stuffed jerk chicken patty, oxtail special, and jerk chicken wings on the weekend. Prices are right and food is fantastic.

Excellent fresh spicy beef patties. I love grabbing half a dozen to snack on. The pastry is very flakey and the filling is super flavourful with a kick. You can also get a patty in a bun, which is a great grab and go item, I saw another review that it is cash only, but I always pay with card and it is accepted.

3.5 rounded up for friendliness, cleanliness and bang-for-buck factor. Overall the Allwyn's on Underhill has been a good take-out buddy during the pandemic upheaval. I don't know if they're slipping a little from the stellar reviews of a few years ago - I thought most items were OK taste wise but didn't "hit it out of the park " on any one thing, but I also didn't experience any of the big fails that some recent reviews mention. * Curry Goat Roti- 4/5: This was their best thing. Meat was tender and falling apart, seasoning was aromatic but didn't overpower the meat, it leaned more toward "comforting" than "exciting" but not bland by any means. Portion wise - it doesn't look big but it was about 30% HEAVIER than any wrapped meal you can get around her due to the high meat ratio * Jerk Chicken Roti- 3.5/5: Similar value factor as the Goat, not quite as yummy - lacks some dimensions compared to the best - it falls on the smoky, mesquite-ish end of the Jerk spectrum but still within authentic parameters. Enough heat to enhance the flavour while not being a problem for most people. * Goat Soup (Manish Water)- 4/5. Occasional daily special - you get a Liter tub for $3! Not as good as North African styles of Goat/Lamb soup but the best I've had of the Islands variety. NOT for everyone - those who dislike thick, porridge-like soups with strands of cooked down meat and chewey knodel bits will want to avoid this. But I find it an aromatic and filling bowl of comfort. * Jerk Pork Sandwich- 2/5: Least successful item. Partially my fault as I asked for Coleslaw on the side (I don't care for creamy slaw in bread...) but it made for a dry sandwich. I expect some sauce or gravy, but no. It was also a bit too salty. On the plus side, they give a very generous amount of meat for a one-handed $5 sandwich (even more than Pho Metro's Bao) and some would appreciate the leaner cuts of pork. Not bad, but I wouldn't repeat. * Service: Big plus! For those who approach Island eateries with negative anticipation of flaky or gruff service - forget it - doesn't happen here. Same guy has worked the front every night I've been here the last 2.5 years (probably the franchise manager) and he's super cool & friendly. * Shop: True to segment - like most Caribbean food joints, it's cramped and looks like the lunchroom of a small plumbing supply company not meant to be seen by visitors ...but isn't that part of the charm of these places?? And despite garage sale styling, the front is clean and the open kitchen is even cleaner. I've never been here that somebody wasn't hard at work cleaning the kitchen. The metal surfaces gleam as bright as their age will permit. Located in the quiet Donwood Plaza on Underhill with tons of free parking, Allwyn's is open later than other Caribbean joints in the Lawrence & Eglinton stretch and often serves past the posted closing time. Not really a food destination, but a solid choice for locals and passers-by.

Normally I would give this business five stars as I have been there numerous times. Tonight was a little different, I got a roti as I often do only this time it came with an added side of metal staple. I bit into this ¾ through and cut up my inside cheek. As such I will no longer be going to this establishment. I'm sure that this is an anomaly and not something they strive for. I cannot in good conscience write a glowing review which I normally would have. I wish them luck, and I hope that they resolve their quality issues as soon as possible. We should not need to use a metal detector on our food.

Good food every time I have been here. I would recommend them to anyone that likes spicy foods. I really like both the jerk chicken and the curry chicken dinners and sandwiches

I have been going regularly to Allwyns for 14 years. I asked for curry goat with rice and instead of the goat gravy, I asked for oxtail gravy over the goat and rice. Then I repeated the part about oxtail gravy. Got home, no gravy period, and the rice was watery and overcooked. Wasted my time and .. ..

Came here last night because my roomate and I were craving some jamaican food; we have our go to spot in the west end of the city but since moving to this new area, it's been hard to find good authentic spots for all our favourites. So happy we ground Allwyn's Bakery because the food was great, the owner was the only one working when we go there and he was still so kind despite the obvious amount of stress with such a busy store and being on his own. Definitely will go back and become a regular.

I've read many favourable reviews about this place so when I found myself in the neighbourhood, I had to try it out. It's almost hidden in a corner of the plaza, with the windows covered with enlarged copies of Yelp reviews, all good of course. The two main dishes I use to judge Jamaican restaurants is curry goat and patties, two staples of Jamaican cuisine. Unless you've eaten jerk IN Jamaica, you haven't tasted jerk so I rarely ever order it from a restaurant outside of Jamaica. I ordered a spicy beef patty and a small curry goat, served with rice and peas and coleslaw (optional). I confirmed that they make their own patties before ordering. The server sorted through a few patties before choosing one for me. Huh? The pastry looked good, with a nice colour and texture that didn't flake or crumble when I handled it but it was a little floppy. First bite, it was kinda soggy and the pastry was a bit chewy, almost like it had been microwaved. The filling had the spice level that I expected but it didn't have much flavour. I would have preferred a little more texture (coarser grind) in the meat. Although it looked decent, this patty failed in several ways. The curry goat took me back to a childhood memory. Have you ever had stew out of a can? That's what it reminded me of. No, it wasn't a good memory. This curry goat just didn't have the right colour, smell, taste, or texture. Carrots? Which proper Jamaican puts carrots in their curry? This dish needed more curry and/or a different blend of curry. It was either cooked too long or I got the mush from the bottom of the pot. This was a definite failure. I don't know the background of all these four and five star reviewers but, as a Jamaican, I can tell you that the food I had does not properly represent Jamaican cuisine. I'm so disappointed, I'm struggling to give them even two stars. Unfortunately, there just wasn't enough for me to want to come back.

This spot has BEEN that jerk chicken sandwich spot in ends. Always had to hit this spot back in high school over 10 years ago. That scotch bonnet sauce ooooooh man. I been here enough times that they slap me an extra sandwich sometimes when I'm with someone else, good people and good food

This is our go-to place for jerk chicken. We recently visited today as we were in the mood for Jerk food. We usually get one large jerk chicken box - comes with coleslaw and rice and beans. The jerk chicken is deliciously spiced, cooked to perfect moistness and has no bones! Makes eating a lot easier. Rice and beans are fluffy and they usually pour their ox tail gravy over it for free - so tasty. The coleslaw is very fresh and creamy. We love it so much that we normally get a small side of it (it's still quite a bit). 5/5. The only thing we didn't like is their beef patty. I'm not sure if we had a bad batch today but the patty was not crispy or fluffy, quite the opposite. We found the pastry itself quite doughy and gummy. The meat inside was good but the seasoning was more tangy than we were used to. I will have to try it again to ensure their patties are always like this before lowering the score. In the past we have had their jerk pork sandwich (beef patty with jerk pork and coleslaw inside a coco bun). It is really good but we found the coco bun and the patty to be a lot of carbs. Other delicious items are jerk chicken wings ( usually weekend only). Super flavorful with the perfect amount of spice. Price is great for what you get. Can easily feed two for under $20 for lunch. We will definitely be back for more jerk food here but probably pass on the patties for now unless they change their recipe.

Love their jerk chicken with rice and peas, tastiest I've had in the city! Haven't tried anything else because I just crave their jerk chicken! Definitely a bit of a hole in the wall, cash only too!!, but we'll worth it.

I am not sure how people are saying this Caribbean Restaurant is one of the best? VERY MISLEADING Unfortunately Kings Bakery was closed yesterday i was about to leave until this young couple recommended to eat at Allwyns Jamaican Restaurant, they continued to say how delicious the food is so I decided to give it a try. Its asian owned restaurant...the customer service was excellent the food smelt delicious looking around the restaurant they have great reviews posted up for you to read. I couldnt wait to try there food, I ordered 2 large jerk chicken dinners and 2 beef pattys went home to eat and man was i disappointed !! The food was lacking in taste drastically, it didnt taste like Caribbean food at all. The rice and coleslaw had no flavor and the chicken..it was clear they use old chicken and not fresh chicken they also over salt it so your unable to tell the chicken they use is OLD. Wont be returning and wouldnt recommend.

Most amazing concoction from time had a kosher aka beef patty in a bun 2001 times now this , this right here is that times 1000 can't wait to go again SOONER than LATER I hope

No where else in Canada does Caribbean food like Toronto does. It's such a signature cuisine of the city and I would recommend to anyone who visits Toronto that they must eat some. There are so many good options! However Allwyn's is one of the most legendary. With four locations in the city, you'll find the original one in York Mills, tucked away in an unassuming strip mall (the best type of place for this sort of thing). The blue and white signage out front announces "Patties, Jerk Chicken, Ox Tail and Curry." blogTO calls Allwyn's the #1 Best Jerk Chicken in the city which meant that I had to try it. I visited on a Saturday evening and was pleased by the hole-in-the-wall vibe of the restaurant. Don't expect much in terms of decor - the walls mainly feature white tiles and posters of the menu. You do not require more than this. All that you need from this establishment is the incredible food. The menu is straight forward and includes all of the classics that you want. You'll find some different sandwiches, patties (of course), rice & peas dishes, roti, and basically all of the jerk meat that you could ever dream of. To the right of the counter you'll find a refrigerator packed with every flavour of Grace Island Soda. After considering the options I chose the Kola Champagne. This flavour was invented in Puerto Rico and tastes a lot like cream soda. Unfortunately, it has nothing to do with actual champagne! The guy working behind the counter was very friendly and he prepared my order at lightening speed. Before I knew it, I was out the door and shoving sweet, sweet jerk in my face. As a bit of a side order, I wanted to try the Fried Plantain ($2.95). You can't go wrong with these golden-fried banana-family babies. Piping hot and fried to perfection, plantain are starchier than their banana cousins. This makes them well-suited to more savoury preparations. These ones were sweet and delicious, a wonderful side that goes with everything. I loved dipping them in Allwyn's green hot sauce because spicy-sweet might be the greatest combo. High on the priority list: JERK CHICKEN! Their tagline is "The best jerk... Nothing else even comes close." So... You get the jerk! Obviously. Native to Jamaica, jerk is a style of cooking in which meat is dry-rubbed with a hot spice mixture that typically includes allspice and Scotch bonnet peppers. Allwyn's will be happy to sell you straight-up jerk meat (they do pork as well as chicken) but I decided to go the Jerk Chicken Rice & Peas ($10.65 for large) so that it would eat more like a meal. I can't beat about the bush on this one - this really was the best jerk that I've ever tasted. It's already haunting my dreams and causing me massive cravings. The chicken was absolutely perfect. It was unbelievably tender, deliciously seasoned, and packed a shameless punch of spice. Each bite was more delicious than the last. This chicken is exactly what jerk is supposed to taste like and it might as well be from Jamaica. I was also very pleased with the rice & peas (which is actually made with kidney beans and not peas at all). The ideal accompaniment. I didn't expect that there would be coleslaw on the side and it was excellent as well. Ultra creamy and a perfect way to add some crunch and to cool down some of the heat. This whole container was perfect and I want more. Now. I was not done yet. Not with the Stuffed Sandwich (Patty, jerk meat & coleslaw in coco bread - $5.85) on the menu calling my name. This is your new life. So let's break it down. They take warm and pillowy-soft coco bread (a starchy and slightly sweet bread that is made with coconut milk) and they stick a patty of your choice in there (spicy beef always!). Then they crack the patty open and shove some of their incredible jerk chicken in there and top it all off with creamy coleslaw. I MEAN... This sandwich (Jamaican taco?) situation has it all. It's spicy and crunchy with tender meat. Literally every element in this thing is exactly right. It should also be noted that the patties at Allwyn's come from Fahmee Bakery in Scarborough, the undisputed king of patties in this city. This review might sound pretty rave-y but I think that Allwyn's deserves it. The food was everything that I wanted it to be; authentic, tasted amazing, and all done in such a simplistic way. The prices are reasonable, although it should be noted that only cash is accepted. If I could marry this jerk chicken I probably would.

I ordered the stuffed sandwich with jerk chicken (spicy). It had a great spice level and was delicious. I wish the coleslaw was spread throughout the sandwich better. It also seemed to be a vinaigrette type, I would have preferred a creamy version instead to complement the yummy jerk chicken. I would order it again but perhaps make a note of more slaw if you get the spicy version!

For two weekend in a row, I had a stuffed sandwich. One week at a shop recently reviewed in a news article, and another week Allwyns. Allwyns gets my vote in the sandwich war! Stuffed to the max! Other place didn't look the same as advertised.

Some of the best jerk chicken I've had in Toronto. When I'm feeling down and I need a burst of flavour, it's Allwyn's I go to.

I've been coming to these guys forever!!! From when they were originally at Parkwoods Village to their move to Underhill. Love their food. Prices are sooo worth it. The chicken is so tender and is one of the best in my opinion. The prices are great. I usually get their jerk chicken sandwich with coleslaw... Drool. But I've also had their jerk pork, patties, wings, their oxtail with Rice and peas and coleslaw... It's got a small seating area and can get busy during lunch and dinner. This place is great and you won't be disappointed!

I've been eating at Allwyn's for over 30 years when he had a tiny store behind a tiny strip mall at Parkwoods plaza. It was always so hot in the shop from the ovens. They have been constantly fantastic in their cooking and have added quite a bit more selection since then. I love going there and I know so many people have found out about it since having a few locations now. A hard working family business. Thank you, Tina

I love Jamaican food. I am not Jamaican. Chances are you're not Jamaican. Chances are you love Jamaican food too. Where can you find good Jamaican food? Allwyn's Bakery. You're welcome. On this particular day, I was starving and had a keen desire to satisfy my Jamaican beef patty craving, so I stopped by Allwyn's for the first time. This small bakery specializes in not only patties, but jerk chicken, oxtail, and curry. You'll find the bakery in a small strip mall just off the Don Valley Parkway. There is a small amount of seating, but not enough for large groups. In any case, you're not stopping here for the decor, so don't sweat it. As I mentioned, my main intention was patties, but destiny called me to order a jerk chicken sandwich on coco bread along with the patty. Put simply, the patty was nice, and featured a denser pastry than your typical Golden Crust type patty. It was a nice variation. That being said, the star of the show turned out to be that godsend jerk chicken sandwich! Everything started with that flavour haven jerk chicken. I have no clue what their preparation process is for it, but I'd imagine that there's a good amount of marinating that occurs in order to infuse the meat with such rich flavour. As I savoured my way through the sandwich, I eventually forgot the succulent meat was chicken. To counter balance the heavily meaty flavour, Allwyn's adds a fair bit of moist coleslaw to the mix. Everything is wrapped by good old fashioned coco bread. Note that Allwyn's is cash only. And since you're paying cash anyway, pay respect and tip aunty behind the counter and the good work they're doing. After eating here, you should have it in your spirit to tip anyway. If you can't tell yet, I'm a fan of this place. Off of the strength of the jerk chicken sandwich alone, this was a five star experience. Get your life right; go to Allwyn's.

Bad Mon Ting. Stuffed jerk chicken patty is fire. PERIOD. Can't wait to go back and try more.

I ordered Jerk Chicken sandwich with plantains and Jerk Chicken sandwich with coleslaw and a touch of oxtail gravy for my GF and I. First time here but I read a lot of excellent reviews about the restaurant. It did not let me down. The chicken has the right amount of spice and it did not set my mouth on fire. Yummy. Strongly recommended.

3.5 Stars, but will round up for value. I'm not sure if Allwyn's rises above many other quality Caribbean places, but their sandwiches do give them a bit of a unique angle. The funny thing about it is that it's not even fusion - such as a jerk chicken burger. Here, they're using all the components you'd find in a takeout jerk spot: coco bread, coleslaw and jerk chicken (albeit boneless) and put it together for a reasonable price. I'd recommend the jerk chicken sandwich, but the one also stuffed inside a patty is too much of a good thing. Too much going on, and carb overload. They also offer the traditional, typical takeout dishes, and though they seem to be producing food a mass scale for a place this size, it's still good quality. The chicken isn't very hot, but it's very well-seasoned and almost certainly marinated for a good amount of time.

Allwyn's is what a mom and pop shop is all about. Quality food and what seems to be a neighbourhood favourite. We came in 30 minutes before close and there was still a healthy line up to get some authentic Jamaican food. We had a craving for jerk chicken and wanted to check this place out. We were feeding 4 people and ordered enough food to leave us uncomfortably full. We got the jerk chicken, ox tail, curry goat, and 6 beef patties. This was way too much food to have leftovers. The jerk chicken is definitely the favourite among the 4 of us. Very tender and juicy, with a little bit of kick that'll wake you up. It's a good kinda heat, the one you'll enjoy. The ox tail and curry goat were underwhelming, although the oxtail gravy was amazing! Ive definitely had better ox tail but overall it was still good. Curry goat was a little dry and was the only one that didn't get crushed as quickly as the others. The patties were flavourful and good as well. Very often was allwyns being compared to Randy's and Tinnel's. They share very similar characteristics with them however not quite as juicy or flakey. Overall, would definitely come back for more jerk with oxtail gravy!

This was not my first time at Allwyn's and it's far from my last. It's a small place in a very odd plaza, but it is always filled with customers coming in and out for their delicious Jamaican food. I'm ashamed to admit it, but I've only ever tried the jerk chicken here despite having dishes like curry goat or ox tail stew available. I will definitely try it next time. I promise. I ordered my usual jerk chicken sandwich in their yummy coconut bun. That sandwich is SO good. They really stuff that sandwich with a lot of chicken, so you get to try Allwyn's delicious jerk chicken recipe and the coleslaw. Obviously a sandwich isn't enough for me.. so I typically go for the rice and peas with jerk chicken. You have the choice of sauce you could have drizzled over your rice and peas, but I always go for the jerk chicken sauce. Again, SO GOOD! I literally try to finish until the last grain of rice...it's a bit sad. Honestly, for the price you pay, you get so much food. The large rice and peas box is 10$ and I believe the sandwich is about 4-5$. They only take cash, but there are plenty of ATMs in that plaza. Make sure to come here! He has yelp reviews plastered all over his windows!! His food is really loved and I can vouch for that!

The jerk chicken stuff patty was good. The coco bread it always delicious, well priced snack very filling..

Another hole in the wall. One of the best jerk chicken I've had in awhile. Better than Chris' jerk, because it has more flavour and more meat. Rice is good, very moist and hot sauce is very spicy goodness. Service is very quick but cash only. Also ordered oxtail, very tender and nicely seasoned. Must have the hot sauce. Can't wait to get pork and the patties. It's gonna be my go to jerk place for now.

I went to high school in this area and it took me over 10 years to find out about Allwyn's and check it out. I had to renew my license at the Drive Test Centre at Victoria Park & Lawrence so I decided to stop by Allwyn's to help me endure the long wait. I went on a weekday shortly after they opened at 11:30 and joined the queue of construction workers who seemed to be regulars. I ordered the Stuffed Sandwich ($4.95) and a beef patty ($1.50). The Stuffed Sandwich is described as "patty and coco bread with jerk chicken." On paper, this might sound a bit much and something that you might find at the CNE, but it was actually a reasonable portion. The coco bread and patty was lightly toasted and the beef patty and jerk chicken added just the right amount of heat. The coleslaw was sweet and crunchy, and provided a nice balance. I should've followed suit and ordered extra meat (which the construction workers did) because it could've used more jerk chicken given the ratio of bread to meat. The beef patty also could've used more filling; I would say the ratio of bread to meat was about 3-to-1. While good and actually spicy, it doesn't compare to other spicy beef patties I've had. Overall, a filling and satisfying lunch. I wish I knew about this place during my high school years as an alternative to the school cafeteria. While this place is kinda hidden, it does seem to have quite a bit of a following judging from the queue right when they opened and the swarm of high school and elementary school students the arrived shortly after I left.

Well, this was very disappointing. Let me start by reviewing the food, before I review the entire experience. The food itself is quite top notch. Probably was one of my FAVOURITE Jerk Chicken sandwich places up until today. I used to order company lunches and refer friends here all the time, but today when I was calling in on behalf of my company, I got a very unexpected experience. As those who have already been frequenting this place, you know that they're a pretty local mom-and-pop type shop. No real website, menu not really listed anywhere (not even on their IG account), and you'd have to go in just to find any info. You could search online, but prices would then be outdated. So I phoned in to try to get prices and help my colleagues make a decision so we could place a big order (10-20) people. Halfway through the call, when I asked how much 1 lb. of jerk chicken was, the lady on the phone says to her colleague in Cantonese "This customer is so annoying, how much is 1 lb of jerk chicken?". I was shocked. So I said back to her in Cantonese, "sorry I am so annoying". Then she laughs nervously and I hang up. I've been there enough to recognize the voice and it's quite likely the owner. So now my story ends here. Go enjoy the food, but just know these are the kind of people serving it to you. Extremely disappointing. I guess with some businesses, they forget the importance of customer service. This could all have been avoided if they just had a proper menu, updated prices, maybe even a visible website. I feel like my fave place just took my money and then stabbed me in the back. 5/5 food, -10/5 experience.

I wish I listened to other Yelpers by ordering the jerk chicken sandwich but instead I ordered the small jerk with rice and peas and coleslaw. Not that it's bad, it just wasn't a differentiator. We also got the ox tail and let's just say, I had better. The flavour is there but the texture was a bit lacking. Lastly, the spicy beef patty, it certainly got a kick to it. My mouth was on fire after 3 bites. Don't think I'm cut out for spicy patties, good flavour tho. Overall, unless you are in the area, there's no reason to purposely make a trip here as to eat because it is primarily a take out joint. We got lucky and sat at the one and only table. While we sat and ate, there was a constant flow of customers coming in for take out.

Can't go wrong with Allwyn's. Staple for good Jamaican eats in Toronto. Decided to try out the stuffed sandwich for the first time and omg!! 10/10 would recommend. Make sure you get a SPICY patty and ask to add in plantain if you want.

I found Allwyn's again!!! If you remember my previous post when they were back at VP and Ellesmere then you know I had to come check the new renovated spot. Internal decor much better. Their jerk chicken sandwich is STILL as amazing as I remember. And worth the drive! Got the oxtail, bit of a disappointment. Flavors not all there, meat a bit too tough and charging $15 for it. Don't be adventurous when you're there. Stick to the jerk chicken sandwich. You won't be disappointed!

Great jerk chicken sandwiches. It's a bit of a hole in the wall, I'm giving 4 stars based solely on the taste of the sandwiches.

Ordered the large oxtail and a box of beef patties, oxtail was flavourless.. no seasoning and the beef patties were the biggest disappointment. They were mushy and the breading was rubbery, completely inedible

Holy crap the chicken patties were both salty and medicinal either way too much five spice or what tastes like cinnamon. The filling was disgusting the crust was dry and hard. The jerk chicken sandwich was soaked and way over salted. Never again.

Excellent value, and huge portions which taste delicious. The only minor criticism I have is the fact that they only accept cash. Almost every restaurant at this point offers the ability to pay with debit or credit, as this is much more convenient for the consumer. I have to take cash out specifically to eat here.

I love the jerk chicken sandwich highly recommend place is abit small but packs big flavour Try the jerk wrap with plantain instead of coleslaw my man said it's a great alternative if you don't like mayo which comes in the coleslaw

Dear Random Caribbean Guy who was in front of me in line to get a sandwich my first time at Allwyn's: Thank you. I love you. You have no idea how much you impacted my life just by ordering your sandwhich right before I was going to. Yes, I saw the giant photo of the JERK CHICKEN SANDWICH in the door, and yes, it looked delicious as it was. But you knew something I didn't. You had deeper knowledge that I could not even have dreamed of. Before I continue, if anybody else is reading this letter to Random Caribbean Guy, even though it isn't really any of your business, you should keep reading, and you may just thank me and love me the same way. Yes, RCG (can I call you RCG?), you knew there was a secret to taking a sandwich, that was excellent just as it was, and elevating it to something supernaturally delicious. You opened up a portal to a universe far more yummy than the one the rest of us are living in. RCG, you opened the eyes of my taste buds. Enlightenment. You asked for your sandwich to be smothered with cooked plantains instead of coleslaw. Sweet instead of sour, to complement the savoury, salty, spicy chicken. Nothing wrong with slaw, until you try the plantains and realize that coleslaw will never do... ever again. But you didn't stop there, RCG. Then you asked for some oxtail gravy on there as well. Oxtail gravy? But that's savoury and salty, like the chicken. Are you sure? You were sure. And you were right. I asked the man behind the counter for the same thing that you were having. I told you that your choice sounded really interesting, and you kindly explained everything to me in detail, but I'm gonna be real with you, RCG: as soon as I bit into that sandwich, words didn't matter any more. I don't remember what you said about the freshness of plantains blah blah blah, and I'm sorry, but I'm not sorry. I don't care. I may not understand the details, but I have the secret recipe, and that's all that matters. I thank you. And I love you. Peace. -Peter

From what I've found online, Allwyn's Bakery has been around for a very long time, and is a staple for anyone that loves Jamaican patties. When I have cravings for Jamaican patties, if I'm at work, my coworker takes me to this place that's close by her house. The name escapes me at the moment. If I'm at home, I used to go to Allan's Pastry Shop inside Peanut Plaza. But as of the last couple of years, it seems like Allan's started skimp out on the fillings. Not only is the filling less, but it looks and tastes like there's more filler, cornstarchy gumminess, and minimal meat. I have to say, their outside is still nice and flakey though, which I love. Allwyn's Bakery's Jamaican patties are a bit different than Allan's. The outside is less flakey, and more like a cross between a pie dough and the normal Jamaican patty exterior. There is a good amount of filling whether it is chicken or beef (we got one of each), and the filling is actual meat, not much in terms of fillers. You can see the actual meat pieces.

Just as amazing as the old location. Jerk Chicken sandwich $4.25 - huge chunks of chicken, soft light coco bread and to top it off a fresh coleslaw. I haven't been here in a while so I had 3 just for myself in one sitting. Also tried their oxtail rice and peas $11 - there was a nice portion of meat and it was tender and soft but it was really lacking in flavour. Even though I would give the oxtail a 3 star rating, the jerk chicken sandwich gets bonus points because I have yet to find a place that can make a jerk chicken sandwich like this place does it.

A really great, no frills joint, that specializes in not very traditional, and not very spicy, BONELESS jerk chicken, and jerk pork sandwiches. The stuffed sandwich which is the Jamaican version of a "turducken", with boneless jerk chicken - stuffed inside a spicy beef patty - stuffed inside Coco bread - with some coleslaw for crunch and flavor, is a real treat. It's takeout only, very bare bones, and $9.95 for a tiny order of oxtail the size of a Big Mac container is a bit over-the-top, but the spicy beef patties are great, I love the boneless jerk chicken, and that sandwich is a real treat!

Came here on Saturday noon and it was steady. The guys are quick and nice. Extremely efficient with good service. Ordered oxtail +rice, jerk chick+rice plus a jerk chick sandwich. Really good especially jerk chicken. Portion size was good/fair (average serving for 1/dish) not 'crazy' huge.