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Island Foods
Category: Restaurants Caribbean Caribbean [Edit]
1182 King St WToronto, ON M6K 1E6
Neighbourhood: Liberty Village
(416) 532-6298
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 11 am - 9 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
42 reviews for Island Foods
Review Highlights
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"Hands-down the best roti I've ever had anywhere." In 29 reviews -
"I adore Island Foods' boneless chicken rotis." In 8 reviews -
"...I've had in the city, with the channa mix being one of my..." In 9 reviews
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42 reviews in English
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Review from Grey P.
Milton, ON
1/21/2012 9 Check-ins Here
This place has the best roti I have ever had in my life and it is such an all-rounder.
The roti looks unspectacular but it is in-veritably a hidden treasure of sumptuous curry, hearty potatoes and flavourful meats (chicken is the prevalent order of the day). My personal recommendation is to ask for their special hot sauce on top and drizzled with their oxtail gravy. Pair it with a grapefruit soda and it kicks off your day.
The joint is plain and serviceable, so don't expect to bring a first date here. Maybe when things are more familiar or going with your buddies. -
Review from Mark S.
Toronto, ON
5/24/2012
After my Jamaican food hiatus for about 3+ years I decided to make the trek down to this place for lunch with a buddy of mine.
Originally I was going to go with what I normally order at any Jamaican place (Jerk chicken or Stew chicken on rice) but while lining up to place an order I noticed everybody and I mean EVERYBODY ordering a rotis. So I jumped on the bandwagon!
I got the Chicken (curry thighs) roti with a side of rice and gravy. The meal in itself did not look too spectcular at all but what was waiting inside that roti was an explosion of flavors and niceness.
It also looked like a small portion but 3/4 way through my meal I was starting to get pretty full. The side of rice and gravy was just what I needed to get over that bump and kick me into "belly full" mode.
Careful though the Chicken Curry thighs have some small bones in it and the cashier was nice enough to mention that to me at the time of ordering. (Dont know if she tells all the customers.)
This place does not have the best jamaican food I've tried but after a long time away it was a great welcome back meal.
A little out of the way but I would visit again if I dont find a better place before that.
Chilling atmosphere and big dining room with lots of places to sit.
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Review from Tammy Y.
4/18/2012
I followed my fellow Yelpers' advice and went for the boneless chicken roti with mild-medium heat.
They are right. Those were some of the most tender morsels of chicken breast I've had in awhile, and there's just enough flavour without overwhelming me (and my colleagues) for the rest of the afternoon. Another nice thing - the portion is still oh-my-goodness-my-gut busting, but compared to other roti portions in the city, much more manageable!
One note: I ordered ahead for pickup and appreciate the quaint brown lunch bag it's served in. Just be sure you have a plate handy wherever you're headed, cause that brown bag will definitely not agree with the sauce explosion to come. -
Review from Martin W.
3/29/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Really awesome roti here. Big, filling, and delicious. I highly recommend the boneless chicken roti as it is tops. The people are very friendly here.
I would say avoid this place like the plague during busy hours such as weekday lunch. The lineups are massive and the service becomes extremely slow. It's damn good roti, but it ain't that good. -
Review from Maggie T.
Toronto, ON
2/19/2012
Finally I got to try the Island Food. I cant believe I never looked around my eighborhood for good eats.
great food! I had their famous boneless chicken roti. It had lived up to its reputation around Liberty Village for deliciousness. the boneless chicken inside was jucy and tender unlike other rotis I had have in the past had dry dense fillings. The rotis here are much jucier. So it could be messy. I tried to pick it up to eat it, it was leaking everywhere over my palm out of control mess! I'd hate to have people see me licking my hand it would look so rude although it wouldnt have been that bad in some cultures for hand licking. But I am Chinese, we gonna have some manners!! Luckily I order it "for here", and was about to pick up knife n fork to kill the rest of roti piece by piece without making such mess.
My companion picked jerk chicken(no bone) The chicken came boneless so it looked much smaller than else where, but I think its still a lot of chicken. Their beef patties were great too. They were bigger and thicker, definitely home made!
The place had people lining up some point and it was getting buzy even little after dinner hour. I can see the place being packed during lunch time. So if you do go, go early and try to eat there so wont make huge mess at desk. I looked over, everyone else at their table was eating roti as well. Their roti must be famous. I am definitely coming back. -
Review from Daniel D.
Scarborough, Toronto, ON
2/26/2012
I don't eat anything here other than the beef patties (which that don't make). But
really good patties they are.
Won't eat the roti here since I know of roti hut. No comparison. -
Review from Fern H.
10/27/2011
I use to come to Island Foods a lot when I worked in the area but haven't been back since I left. We decided to check it out for a quick bite before a Yelp event in the area.
Even though Island Foods is probably considered fast food, there really isn't anything fast about the experience. As we stood in the line to order, I had a flashback to times when I would spend my entire lunch break in line to order and then scarfing down the food at my desk.
Tonight, it took about 15 minutes just to get to the cash to order with only 3 people ahead of us. The staff was busy packing up large take out orders. We place an order for the boneless chicken roti ($6.95) and then waited for the roti to be assembled very, very slowly.
The food here is good. Our roti was flavourful and hot. The boneless chicken chunks were tender. I've also had the ox tail dinner ($8.95) in the past and it's good as well.
The service at Island Foods is on island time so if you need to get in and out quickly, it's probably not the best option.Listed in: Dirty 30 Days of Reviews
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Review from Adri S.
Toronto, ON
3/18/2012
I had the boneless goat roti - was very good! Service was friendly, and I didn't find it slow at all, even though when I entered the queue there were 2 others making their orders before me.
I've also been to Mr. Jerk on Wellesley and would have to say the Mr. Jerk goat is better, however I plan to try other menu items at both restaurants because both experiences were stellar. -
Review from John M.
Toronto, ON
12/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
Juicy, spicy, flavourful rotis with a variety of options for fillings. Add-ons can make the price creep up and I hear so many people (me included) ordering a boneless chicken roti with spinach it might as well be on the menu. The extras - plantain chips, grapefruit soda, dboules and patties, might make this place a good stop for a snack too. But be warned... they suffer from THE SLOWNESS.
I've walked up to the door, seen a line-up of more than 2 or 3 people, and done a U-turn. If they have more than a few people in the service slows to a crawl. Sometimes the cashier gets busy and takes a while processing orders. Other times you'll order and pay promptly, only to realize that there might be a dozen orders queued up ahead of you. Since you order from someone not in the prep area, you don't ever hear, "Oh we're waiting on more chicken. Would you like something else instead?" You make your order and it gets passed to the prep area and if they're making a new batch of curried chicken or potatos or heaven forbid waiting on rotis to come out of the back kitchen your only option is to sit and wait.
Speaking of sitting and waiting, that seems to be what most of the seating is for. There is a lot of seating here, with two rooms, but considering how long service takes I can't image the whole place full of customers all eating at once. On any given night half the seated customers are people simply waiting for their take-out orders.
I've even tried calling ahead in hopes of being able to swing by and grab my dinner quickly only to have them not even start working on my roti until I came in the door and paid up. Another attempt to order ahead proved fruitless because the wait to even get to the cashier was so long. Not cool.
Don't get me wrong. I enjoy getting dinner from here. But if you're in any kind of hurry at all, or on a tight schedule, don't bother. -
Review from M P.
Toronto, ON
10/22/2011
On my jerk hunt, I stumbled on this resto. I also heard they serve good rotis!! So I checked it out tonight. Surprisingly, they have quite a lot to choose from on the menu, for a jerk place.
My buddy and I ordered a goat roti (YUMZA!!) and an oxtail dinner (I've had better). Not a fancy resto, but it's not a hole in the wall, like some places..... (dont get me wrong, I have nothing against hole in the walls!!) Prices are reasonable. Food served with a smile. Lots of drink options. Will definitely return to try other stuff!! -
Review from Melissa L.
Updated - 8/17/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Alright, you got me.
I am upgrading to 4 stars because Island Foods deserve it!
Since my last review, I have been here 3 more times and each time the food as been just great.
I had the boneless chicken roti twice (- it is just so good!), but I also tried the spinach roti. It is delicious as well.
The place has been busy each time I went, but they are still throwing out the orders hot & fast. I can't complain.
Also noteworthy: The staff is super nice.
Last time I went, our 2-year old started yelling "Pizza! Pizza!" when one of the ladies were preparing my roti and they were genuinely just entertained and not annoyed at all. ;)Listed in: T. Dot - West
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5/24/2011
3.5 stars
I love roti but for whatever reason I never tried Island Foods although we live around the… Read more »
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Review from Pati P.
Toronto, ON
8/19/2011
I love island foods. I've been going here for over five years, and I've never been disappointed. It makes me really happy to be able to support family-run businesses, and this one is wicked awesome. Always friendly, smiley staff. Always hot and delicious food; my faves are the channa and/or chicken + channa rotis AND let's not forget the doubles. ohhhhh those doubles! The peppersauce is bad-ass and it's actually got kick AND flavour. The gravy, another saliva-inducing feature!
Island Foods is always my GO TO place if I don't feel like cooking, or I just want a mean roti. -
Review from Shelly M.
1/31/2011 6 Check-ins Here
Ho Ho Ho!! My body craves island food..
I am a huge fan of the Channa roti myself and it is brilliant! My belly does a wee little dance of happiness once its inside..
The veggie patties are soo good and so are the beef.
I have heard that the chicken roti is good but i have not tried it - but friends say that they rule..and when they are eating them they are wiggling in there seats = so its got to be good! -
Review from Michelle T.
Toronto, ON
5/27/2011
My boyfriend is a big big fan of the boneless chicken roti. He orders it almost once a week!
Great service, great food. Beware, there's usually a lineup running out the door and around the corner at lunch time.
It's worth the wait. -
Review from Jenny T.
Toronto, ON
10/28/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Depending on the night, the service at Island Foods can be a bit slow. I tend to stop by Island Foods before work, so I don't risk spending break time waiting for my food. I love the chicken roti and after trying it last night, the chicken dinner plate, and that's what keeps me coming back to this place. The food is dee-licious.
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Review from Tara Z.
12/17/2010
I swear, my parents only come to my house because they know they can get rotis on the way home. Or on the way there (I'm not a very good cook). I don't blame them, though, because this place is delicious!
You might have to wait a bit at peak dinner times, but if you call in your order before you come, they'll have it waiting for you. Also, if you can, let your roti sit for a bit before eating so it doesn't spill all over when you cut it open (if you can--they're so tasty and I'm so hungry by the time I get them home). -
Review from Bryan R.
Etobicoke, Toronto, ON
7/26/2011
The best roti!
Family run business who always make you feel welcome.
I highly recommend. -
Review from Monica F.
11/10/2010
MMMMmmmm. Island Foods. I currently have a Channa (chick pea) roti in my hand and I am in complete and utter bliss.
I was actually on my way to BURGER KING for the Whopper deal, and remembered "oh yeaaaaaah, Island Foods is here, too!" I'm so stupid. Of course Island Foods is here too! I've only been visiting this establishment since I was 10.
So after a brief panic attack in the car wondering how I could ever be so stupid to forget about Island Foods, I skipped over to my favourite West Indian restaurant!
A roti more than measures up to a healthy appetite. I can BARELY finish one, so 1 roti usually = 2 meals for me. At $4.75/channa roti you can't really go wrong. I sometimes splurge on a Shrimp roti which is still reasonable at $6.95.
Their plates (everything from bone-in chicken to lamb) include rice, mixed vegetables and roti bread and come reasonably priced as well. (I think the most expensive one was $8).
I must also mention that their beef patties are very tasty, and I usually pick up at least one for my boyfriend. They also have yummy juices such as mango and blueberry-pomegranate, which complement all the spice flavour very well. And while I'm on the topic of spice, when they ask "hot sauce?" ask for A LITTLE bit. I like spicy food but dammmmn! Us white people just can't handle the heat as much.
Service is as fast as can it be, but expect long line-ups at lunch time. The same couple women have been working there for years, and know what they're doing. My Dad has been coming here longer than me and swears by this place. We've never been disappointed with the quality/value of the food here. A definite must-visit
............Now, back to my roti!Listed in: 5 star reviews!
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Review from Anon O.
Toronto, ON
8/3/2011
yum yum. there use to be an island foods in the grange, so when i went to school i'd go there for lunch. i'd often get a patty on a coco bun with curry for under $2. the prices have gone up since but the food is still delicious.
i can't deny that their rotis are beyond amazing. they come with mild & spicy options so there is something for everyone. i personally love their chicken and spinach rotis. the fillings are generous and one roti is extremely filling. there are always huge line ups here during lunch so try to avoid going between noon-1pm if you are casually in the area. service is friendly, straight to the point and fast. decor, simple and functional. this is a no frills place, their main focus is the good food. everything is laid out in trays so you actually see what you are getting. they make the rotis in front of you. no pretense, no bs, just stomach pleasing meals.Listed in: FOOD & DRINK
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Review from shyni y.
1/25/2011
I don't think I've had roti that was as good as it is here anywhere else. The gravy they put in the roti is just enough that if you leave it to sit it gets all soaked up in the roti. It's awesome. Just like a wrap.
My favourite is boneless goat with spinach - yum and the vegetarian dinner. EVERYTHING is delicious here - the various snacks they have is a must. I became a lover of Malta, coconut barks, tarmarind balls and Ting. Broke? no problem. Have a bowl of rice and gravy - it's $3 and healthier than anything else around there.
ONE THING. SUPER SLOW SERVICE.
I used to work across the street and would frequently order ahead only to see that they are not yet made and I have to wait in line.
ALSO. IF YOU ORDER TO GO, YOU BEST NOT EAT IN THE RESTAURANT.
I have been told a few times now - that if I order to go, I must go because I'm wasting take-out containers and stuff. I guess I should apologize for changing my mind to eat in and enjoy a warm roti.
Not to say that the staff isn't friendly - they are always nice. JUST SLOW.
Otherwise it has my vote as the best joint West Indian food. -
Review from Kenny P.
Toronto, ON
7/11/2011
Just got home from my first Island Foods experience and am very excited knowing that I have just found my new 'go to' cheap eats joint.
I recently moved to Liberty Village and had passed by this place many times but had always been turned off by its exterior. I am so glad I gave it a go.
Spinach Roti $4.95:
I was quickly served my spinach roti with hot sauce and on first impressions was worried that this was pre made and had been sitting for a while. When I cut it open I was skeptical when an unexpected pool of green liquid came flowing out onto my plate. Upon first bit all skepticism's were immediately vanquished, only to be replaced with hurried excitement about how delicious the following 20 bits of roti were going to be. I've tried maybe 3 or 4 other roti spots in Toronto and this one is definitely right up there with my other fav (Bachus). At first I thought the spice level was too mild but as I neared finishing I realized that the spice level was perfect for my palate, nice flavor without overpowering. The size was perfect for a meal unlike many other roti shops where it usually takes me two sittings to finish one. And even though the roti came out in 2 mins it tasted fresh and showed no signs of being reheated or of sitting for any significant period of time. I guess the benefit of having a busy spot doing good volume.
Double:
I had no idea what a double was and was very politely explained by the friendly lady behind the counter that it was two pieces of dough with a curried chickpea middle. Simply wonderful. I have a new fav West Indian snack. The double is flavorful juicy curried chickpeas sandwhiched between two comforting fluffy pieces of dough (think cousin of naan bread). What a delight. I'm excited to think that I now have the rest of my life to enjoy this delicious, tasty snack.
At $9.50 with a drink I was completely full and even had some left overs to bring home.
Highly recommended. Being only a quick cycle away I am comforted in knowing that I have now found my local 'go to' cheap eat home. Overall fully satisfied and now looking forward to becoming a regular and maybe even turning some friends on to it. -
Review from Mama t.
Toronto, ON
9/24/2011
I am so disappointed in this restaurant and what has taken place, that I am being forced to air out my complaint on this site.
My husband and I have been going to this location of Island Foods for many years. Despite the fact that the veggie options are a bit too salty for myself, and the spinach is reaaally oily, I still love indulging once in a while. Great options for veggies in need of a quick meal. Especially the doubles-what else can one say about channa tucked into that fabulous double 'bread'?
Well, my husband arrives home one day with a couple of take-out veggie dinners, and realizes that a mistake was made with one of the orders. He called to see if it could be fixed, and handed the phone to me so that he wouldn't get too upset. Instead of any nice customer relations, we dealt with a woman named Kim who refused to give me the name of the owner and refused to pass me on to any one else besides herself. She told me that the mistake was on my husband's behalf, and refused to accept that it was on the other end. She was rude, and told me that this issue had nothing to do with me since I was not there. Kim was so rude, and eventually she hung up on me, refusing to deal with this situation any further. Even after stating that we would no longer be going there, she basically laughed and said that it didn't matter. I am going to write a letter to the store, in hopes that it actually reaches the owner or someone besides Kim, as I have the feeling that she'll just rip the letter up and toss it into the garbage. I have NEVER encountered such RUDE and OFFENSIVE treatment from any one in the restaurant business before. Very disappointing. -
Review from Tina D.
12/14/2010
Yum yum yum....
Been here twice...Had the chicken (with bone) and it was absolutely delicious. I think the Roti is cooked perfectly....Although, I went yesterday and had the Spinach (do not recommend it). My bf had the channa. I'm still goign to give it a 5 bc its so darn delicious. Next time, I'm getting the vegetable. I heard the spices were pretty awesome. -
Review from Teena D.
7/20/2010
I adore Island Foods' boneless chicken rotis!
I've been going there since 1998 (sometimes on a weekly basis).
I wish I'd gone there today rather than trying the Jerk Spot :( -
Review from Nadja B.
Toronto, ON
3/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
Spinach and potato roti is to die for and I could eat the doubles by the stack.
I have absolutely nothing ill to say about this place except that I wish they were open a bit later to cater to the work-lates and night owls.
Keep up the awesome roti, Island Foods. -
Review from Eric M.
2/23/2010 1 Check-in Here
Based on the number of previous reviews I would normally steer away from adding another. I find too many reviews actually makes it harder to decide or you spend twenty minutes reading the same thing from forty different people.
In this case I felt it was nescesarry because I noticed a lot of people starting their review with "I haven't eaten roti before" or "I haven't had many..." and so on. I have eaten a lot of roti, and ox tail stew, and that oh so sweet Caribbean style coleslaw and Saturday soup. I was partially raised on it and trust me, Island Foods is nice, but it's not the best in the world.
The rotis are rather small but the dinners are a good size. Sauces are a little on the oily side but have good flavour. I don't find the hot sauce all that hot but that might have something to do with pepper training as a youth.
Snacks are good for the most part but tamarind balls are an acquired for most people. The doubles aren't bad but I find they go down like bon bons because again, they're a little on the small side. My advice is to try something you've never tried before.
You would have to be crazy to not like Ting and if you've never had a Tiger malt you have to try it at least once. Drinks are pretty standard otherwise.
The dining area is a decent size but yes, the bathrooms are cramped. I found the "visit our other location" sign a bit odd too since there was no mention of where it is and to be honest I haven't bothered to find out.
All and all, Island Foods is a great place in that small row of food shops but you have to take it in context. Your other options at King and Dufferin are two burger places, two sub places, a coffee shop, pho, pizza and falafel so it's not hard to be near the top of the good eats heap in that pile. Outside of that small row Island Food is a tasty yet average place to eat. -
Review from Hoy Y.
8/4/2010
The best Doubles in Toronto...
The first time I came here I was hooked.
authentic flavas and ya gotta love the sugar cakes... yummmm.Listed in: My favorites
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Review from Lukas L.
Mississauga, ON
1/15/2011
This place is just across my work so I frequently go to eat there for lunch. Rotis are awesome... Boneless Goat Roti is my favourite - I always ask to put gravy on top - yummy. Jerk Chicken, Oxtail and Boneless Goat Dinners are awesome too!
Staff is very friendly as well.
My only advice - go there before 12:00 noon or after 1:30 pm as otherwise you may get stuck in a 30 minute lineup. My friend comes all the way from Weston/401 for the Rotis as well ;)
BTW, this place introduced me to rotis. Highly recommended! -
Review from Connie T.
Toronto, ON
10/23/2008
This is, hands down, the best West Indian roti I've had in the city, with the channa mix being one of my biggest vices. In fact, my stomach seems to have some internal radar that points me to this joint almost every time I have a carb craving... which is fairly frequently.
The key is the shell, which is much more moist compared to a lot of the rotis available in this city. The juicy fillings add to the mess. After all, food tastes way better when it gets all over your fingers, and this one does a good job at making you look incredibly ungraceful. (Yeah, put down that knife and fork, you princess!)
Channa roti, I want to roll about in fields of you!Listed in: Hunt for good roti
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Review from william - Billy m.
Brampton, ON
9/14/2010
I love this place for three important reasons;
1. The food
2. The price
3. No attitude the folks r great
Love the chicken , goat no all the rotis and believe I've tried them all 4-5 times each , the doubles are worth the wait and I love the oxtail
Dinner. The rice and peas with chicken gravy and hot sauce is a great belly filler, it reminds me of my friends mom making us rice and peas at her house the ting and the other soft drinks and beer can't be beat. The only reason I stopped making it a regular stop was I was stacking on the weight, so I make a pilgrimage
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Review from Kevin D.
Toronto, ON
1/28/2009
The lunch that keeps on giving the whole day through!
I discovered this Parkdale gem when I lived out there and often make the journey to King & Duff when the craving for 'boneless chicken roti' is too great to turn down.
I've never tasted better roti anywhere on earth. For heartier appetites, grab a spicy beef patty on the side. I would consider that meal as my last if I was ever on death row... -
Review from Sam G.
Toronto, ON
2/2/2010
I dunno what all the fuss is about.... but first, a disclaimer:
- I've never eaten a roti before going to Island Foods
- My expectations were very high given the 4.5 Yelp rating.
I give this a weak 3. That may reflect my somewhat unrealistic expectations.
I order the boneless chicken roti (with "a little" hot sauce. and a diet pepsi which comes in at about $9.00 including tax.
Pluses - roti was nicely spicy, sauce was a little oily but tasty.
Minus - roti "wrapper" was I guess bread that seemed to have the consistency more like a pancake/crepe. Limited chicken, potato portions contained in the roti.
Overall, I guess I basically wondered why I was eating here instead of having a beef empanada at Jumbo Empanadas. I could afford almost two empanadas for the price of one chicken roti. I wish I'd ordered the chicken dinner pictured below as I write that review - I think I would have enjoyed that more than the roti.
Bathrooms had a silly layout. You couldn't use the hand dryer without someone being able to open the bathroom door right into you.
There was a sign saying "Try our other location". Of course, no mention of where that location is... no matter, I wouldn't go out of my way to go to it. -
Review from Patrick M.
Toronto, ON
8/5/2009
I've been here more times than I can count. The staff is always friendly and fun, the food has never disappointed, and the restaurant is always clean.
Hands-down the best roti I've ever had anywhere. My favorites are the spinach and channa rotis, but my wife always gets the boneless chicken rotis.
I'll never get board of eating here, and I'm willing to bet neither will you! -
Review from Mike T.
Toronto, ON
8/16/2009
I've fallen in love with this place as the food is awesome! I like spicy food but I am picky as hell so I can't stand the "mechanically separated" meats found in so many foods. This was my first Curry Roti experience and now I crave it huge since I had it! I also grabbed Jerk Chicken as I was working nights and had no time to cook...... it was great (even reheated). I have no complaints about this place.
Call ahead as this place is busy.
Island Foods is ERIE!!!! -
Review from Marie F.
Updated - 6/16/2010 33 Check-ins Here
My break time at work is dwindling by the minute, but sadly my appetite is not!
The solutions?! Doubles!
At $1.30 each, the Doubles at Island Foods are great and my new favourite snack. Yum :-)2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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4/18/2010
Sadly, my beloved dark chicken roti was not available last night at I ran over to Island Foods right… Read more »
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Review from Greg F.
Toronto, ON
2/10/2009
this was one filling lunch! The problem was that I waited in line for almost 25 minutes to get it. The staple food item - chicken roti, add a little hot sauce to it and BANG - you have one Delicious lunch on your hands. Compliment the roti with a bottle of Pineapple juice.
The service staff are all family, and create the roti's completely from scratch. Don't expect to get a smile unless you say something witty, or kind about the food.
Eat in, or take out. This place deserves the accolades its receives from all of its loyal patrons! -
Review from Melissa J.
Toronto, ON
12/3/2008
For some reason, I haven't eaten a lot of roti in my life. I really can't explain why that is -- it's just something I had once at a mediocre place, kinda liked it, and forgot about.
But after Island Foods, I don't think it's possible for me to forget about roti. Holy crap, this place is so so so good. We waited in a lineup for the food as my stomach began to eat itself because it smelled so delicious inside. And as much as I hate waiting, it was so definitely worth it.
The good thing about Island Foods' roti is that they offer chicken roti using only white meat. Not to mention the delicious sauce and potatoes and the delicious channa roti with chickpeas from heaven...Literally my mouth is watering while writing this review.
It's awesome, and it's cheap. Island Foods' rotis range from $4.50 to $7.00, which is really reasonable since I've been told other places can go upwards of $12 for the same size roti.
If you're ever in the area, stop by -- they have a bunch of dinner options that looked delicious as well, and even if there's a lineup, service is fast enough that you can run in and out to get your roti fix. -
Review from Vance M.
Toronto, ON
11/21/2010 2 Check-ins Here
This place is amazing. Great prices, fast service( even when it's packed) never disappointed.
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Review from Rick Y.
Toronto, ON
Island foods is consistent quality, reasonably quick, reasonably tasty west indies fast food. Decor is cafeteria, the lunch rush typically is out the door and the food preparation could be improved for speed (esp since all the dishes are pre-prepared). All that said, it's a popular place for people in the area for a quick lunch.
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Review from Jessica M.
Toronto, ON
1/11/2009
When I worked at King and Dufferin this was a regular lunch spot. Great food, friendly service, but usually a line up out the door at lunch time. I almost always get the spinach roti there... it rings up around $5 and is super filling. How can you beat that?
