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.
Last updated . How the ranking works
- 9.3#1
1. Mr. JerkTop pick
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) - 9.2#2
2. When the Pig Came Home DelicatessenTop pick
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) - 9.1#3
3. Hot PotTop pick
14 Redditors on the jerk chicken
“hotpot has surpassed them for jerk”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 9.1#4
4. Ocha'sTop pick
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) - 9.0#5
5. Tata Hot Sauce EmporiumTop pick
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)
- 8.9#6
6. Simone'sWorth trying
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) - 8.5#7
7. Tropical Joe's CuisineWorth trying
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) - 8.5#8
8. Island Spice FlavaWorth trying
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) - 8.3#9
9. 9 Mile Jamaican and International CuisineWorth trying
4 Redditors on the jerk chicken
“9 mile, Chubby's, Miss Likklemores”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 8.3#10
10. Tata Hot Sauce EmporiumWorth trying
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) - 8.3#11
11. Tdot JerkWorth trying
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) - 8.1#12
12. Tropical Joe'sWorth trying
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) - 7.9#13
13. Chris JerkWorth trying
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) - 7.9#14
14. Allwyn's BakeryWorth trying
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) - 7.8#15
15. Allwyn's BakeryWorth trying
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) - 7.7#16
16. Rasta PastaWorth trying
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) - 7.6#17
17. Allwyn's BakeryWorth trying
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) - 7.6#18
18. Scotty Bon'sWorth trying
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) - 7.5#19
19. Jerk KingWorth trying
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) - 7.5#20
20. Scotty BonsWorth trying
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) - 7.4#21
21. Albert's Real Jamaican FoodsWorth trying
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) - 7.2#22
22. Allwyn'sWorth trying
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) - 6.8#23
23. Rap's RestaurantWorth trying
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) - 6.1#24
24. The Real JerkWorth trying
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) - 6.1#25
25. PatoisWorth trying
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) - 3.3#26
26. Chubby's Jamaican KitchenWorth trying
18 Redditors on the jerk chicken
“Overall great experience.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)