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The best jerk chicken in Toronto

Ranked by Reddit

26 places ranked for jerk chicken, from what 326 Redditors said about it. Scores are for the jerk chicken specifically, not the restaurant overall.

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  1. 9.3#1

    1. Mr. JerkTop pick

    Caribbean in Cabbagetown-South St.James Town

    17 Redditors on the jerk chicken

    “it's probably the city's best jerk”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  2. 9.2#2

    2. When the Pig Came Home DelicatessenTop pick

    Sandwiches in Junction Area

    11 Redditors on the jerk chicken

    “When the Pig Came home for fantastic patties (ackee and salt fish, Callaloo, oxtail)”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Dec 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  3. 9.1#3

    3. Hot PotTop pick

    Caribbean in Oakwood Village

    14 Redditors on the jerk chicken

    “hotpot has surpassed them for jerk”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  4. 9.1#4

    4. Ocha'sTop pick

    Caribbean in South Riverdale

    9 Redditors on the jerk chicken

    “Chicken is up there with the greats RAPS and Rasta pasta.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  5. 9.0#5

    5. Tata Hot Sauce EmporiumTop pick

    Sandwiches in O'Connor-Parkview

    3 Redditors on the jerk chicken

    “Both the jerk chicken sandwich and the super deluxe were absolutely spectacular.”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  1. 8.9#6

    6. Simone'sWorth trying

    Caribbean in Playter Estates-Danforth

    5 Redditors on the jerk chicken

    “The jerk chicken, rice and peas and coleslaw all are really good.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  2. 8.5#7

    7. Tropical Joe's CuisineWorth trying

    Caribbean in South Riverdale

    7 Redditors on the jerk chicken

    “Jerk pork from Tropical Joe's in Gerrard Square mall”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  3. 8.5#8

    8. Island Spice FlavaWorth trying

    Agincourt South-Malvern West

    6 Redditors on the jerk chicken

    “Island Spice should supply the jerk chicken to the Roti Hut next door”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  4. 8.3#9

    9. 9 Mile Jamaican and International CuisineWorth trying

    Caribbean in Junction-Wallace Emerson

    4 Redditors on the jerk chicken

    “9 mile, Chubby's, Miss Likklemores”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  5. 8.3#10

    10. Tata Hot Sauce EmporiumWorth trying

    Sandwiches, Caribbean in Greenwood-Coxwell

    3 Redditors on the jerk chicken

    “Tata on the Danforth for a jerk chicken sandwich and spicy beef patty”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  6. 8.3#11

    11. Tdot JerkWorth trying

    Caribbean, BBQ in High Park-Swansea

    5 Redditors on the jerk chicken

    “T Dot jerk at the south end of Roncy had a great jerk chicken lunch special”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  7. 8.1#12

    12. Tropical Joe'sWorth trying

    Caribbean in Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown

    33 Redditors on the jerk chicken

    “Tropical Joes - Sherbourne and Isabella or Gerrard Square.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  8. 7.9#13

    13. Chris JerkWorth trying

    Caribbean in Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan

    35 Redditors on the jerk chicken

    “my brain just defaults to OG Allwyns and Chris Jerk to fill my jerk cravings”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  9. 7.9#14

    14. Allwyn's BakeryWorth trying

    Caribbean, Bakery in Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills

    10 Redditors on the jerk chicken

    “my brain just defaults to OG Allwyns and Chris Jerk to fill my jerk cravings”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  10. 7.8#15

    15. Allwyn's BakeryWorth trying

    Caribbean, Bakery, Sandwiches in Stonegate-Queensway

    4 Redditors on the jerk chicken

    “Order the 'Stuffed', chicken is best. One is good for 2 people.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  11. 7.7#16

    16. Rasta PastaWorth trying

    Caribbean, Italian in Kensington-Chinatown

    18 Redditors on the jerk chicken

    “Rasta Pasta (jerk chicken), Parallel Basta, Dipped Donuts, Black Bird Bakery, Via Mercanti, Gus Tacos are all great”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  12. 7.6#17

    17. Allwyn's BakeryWorth trying

    Caribbean, Bakery in Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills

    3 Redditors on the jerk chicken

    “the stuffed sandwich at Allwyns is a masterpiece”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  13. 7.6#18

    18. Scotty Bon'sWorth trying

    Caribbean in Clairlea-Birchmount

    5 Redditors on the jerk chicken

    “it's some of the tastiest jerk I've ever had, and that Scotty Bon's lives up to its reputation.”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  14. 7.5#19

    19. Jerk KingWorth trying

    Caribbean, Sandwiches in Dovercourt Village

    22 Redditors on the jerk chicken

    “Jerk King at 2 AM when I'm drunk and already promised myself I wasn't going to order food”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  15. 7.5#20

    20. Scotty BonsWorth trying

    Caribbean in Annex

    8 Redditors on the jerk chicken

    “Scotty Bons when they have a BOGO for the large jerk chicken meal is good too”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Dec 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  16. 7.4#21

    21. Albert's Real Jamaican FoodsWorth trying

    Caribbean in Wychwood

    17 Redditors on the jerk chicken

    “jerk chicken and the gravy was soo good and the chicken was chef kiss”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Nov 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  17. 7.2#22

    22. Allwyn'sWorth trying

    Caribbean, Sandwiches in Kensington-Chinatown

    20 Redditors on the jerk chicken

    “Crushed the sandwich and patty for lunch and having the wings and coleslaw with cold Red Stripes during UFC 300 tonight.”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  18. 6.8#23

    23. Rap's RestaurantWorth trying

    Caribbean in Oakwood Village

    28 Redditors on the jerk chicken

    “Rap's is my go-to in the area and wasn't about to pass them up.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  19. 6.1#24

    24. The Real JerkWorth trying

    Caribbean in North Riverdale

    10 Redditors on the jerk chicken

    “Their jerk chicken is pretty solid. Maybe not the best in the city, but they do a lot of things well.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  20. 6.1#25

    25. PatoisWorth trying

    Caribbean, Japanese in Trinity-Bellwoods

    11 Redditors on the jerk chicken

    “consider patois for a very Toronto fusion of Chinese Canadian (with very solid jerk chicken)”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  21. 3.3#26

    26. Chubby's Jamaican KitchenWorth trying

    Caribbean in Wellington Place

    18 Redditors on the jerk chicken

    “Overall great experience.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)