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Allwyn's Bakery
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5 reviews for Allwyn's Bakery
5 reviews in English
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Review from Behrouz M.
Toronto, ON
12/7/2011
This is one of those rare places where the emphasis is only the food and nothing else. There's nothing fancy about this place. Just plain and simple mouth watering food served at this small little place. I have been going to this place for 16 years on a regular basis. I even used to travel all the way from Richmond Hill just to get a hold of a couple of jerk chicken sandwiches on that specially prepared coco bread. The food at Allwyn's, especially the jerk chicken sandwiches, is 'highly addictive' just like the part owner C.K. will warn you during your first visit. I don't know how they do it, but some argue that it's even more addictive than crack cocaine! so be warned.
The jerk chicken has a perfect balance of aromatics (notably cinnamon, nutmeg, garlic, lime, allspice and thyme), brown sugar, and spiciness. And it's always fresh and very juicy. Also try the homemade patties and buy yourself a loaf of the raisin bread. This place also has the best raisin bread in the city. And most items are around 4 bucks!
Bottom line? I can't believe you're still reading this instead of heading to Allwyn's!Listed in: 5 Stars!
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Review from Ryan S.
North York, ON
10/31/2011 1 Check-in Here
The epitome of the HOLE IN THE WALL.
Nestled in Parkwoods Plaza - between VP and Ellesmere and York Mills and DVP, this little bakery is amazing.
You walk in - it's dirty and small (10 feet by 10 feet) they have a handful of hard dough bread on the side but that's not why people come here. Believe me they do.
If you stand outside the store for 10 minutes you will notice people walking consistently (a person a minute) and coming out with a styrofoam container (jerk chicken, pork or stew) or paper bags (Jamaican patties, or Jerk Chicken on a bun).
I can't stress how good this place is. Jerk Chicken on Coco bread with cole slaw if you just want a taste. $4. If you're ready to dive full in, what I love is the Jerk Chicken with coleslaw on a bed of rice. Make sure you get gravy on the rice or the rice will taste a little bland in comparison to the chicken. $8. Wash it down with a Grace drink like cream soda.
The spice of the chicken, the creaminess of the coleslaw and the sweetness of the bread. Great combo. May this place be there forever.
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Review from Payam Z.
Wow, I couldn't believe it!
This is probably one of Toronto's best kept secrets!
I was taken to Allwyn today by a friend who's been singing in my ear about it for months! As soon as we stepped into this tucked away shop I knew I was in for a treat!
That distinct smell of sugary goodness used in Caribbean baked goods gets you salivating even before the hilarious co-owner C.K. can ask what you're doing in his store!! C.K. is a very entertaining fellow, for one he was mad at my friend for introducing me to the shop saying that he's already so busy making food for the customers and now I'm going to become another addict! He then went on to tell me how welcomed he felt when he moved to Canada and saw everybody wearing clothes with his name on it! He also doesn't believe in advertising, because he has enough trouble keeping up with customers who find the hidden shop through word of mouth. Long story short, I'd recommend checking out this place for meeting this dude even if you don't like jerk!
On to the food, the jerk chicken sandwich is maybe the best I've had. The fresh, in store baked coconuts bun makes such a very big difference, and the chicken itself is very tender and flavourful. There are a variety of other options including patties, goat curry, pork, and also a few varieties of bread (raisin loaves are recommended), but if it's your first time trekking to this spot, you can't go wrong with jerk chicken sandwich at just under $4.
Overall a solid 4.5 stars and definitely worth a try if you like Carribean food prepared by the awesome duo that run this place!Listed in: 30 Day Yelpathon
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Review from James G.
Bradford, ON
7/6/2011
Agree with karen k., the jerk with slaw on cocobread is Fantastic! A little tough to find it, tucked away in the alley, but totally worth it. What a find.
Also, the Jamaican beef patties (spicy) are very good. -
Review from karen k.
Toronto, ON
4/29/2009
jerk chicken with cole slaw on cocobread.
it is fuckin delicious. no lie.
yeah the place is a little dark and grimy but there is no better spot. they recently got rid of their old grooved changeable letterboard menu, sad!!!!!
my brother moved to asia and pines for the jerk chicken sandwiches from allwyns!
