#2,348 in Toronto. 51 Redditors across 83 mentions, Dec 2023 to Sep 2026.
What Reddit says
A long-running Parkdale roti shop known for affordable rotis, doubles and peanut punch. Most see it as a favourite, though one recent commenter says quality has slipped.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
- 6.8Roti#24 for roti in TorontoWorth trying
- 6.5Doubles#12 for doubles in TorontoWorth trying
- Jerk Chicken1 Redditor
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“My favourite is Ali's Roti in Parkdale. This place rocks, its affordable and absolutely delicious.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “as someone who grew up on roti I will say this person is not your friend.”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Ali’s Roti is a good option for roti, doubles, Trinidadian food in general.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Island Foods has a great classic Roti as does Ali's. Both in Parkdale”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Last time I had a double there it was like they dumped a can of chick unseasoned chick peas on the thing.”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Aug 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “as much as I love Ali's as my local roti shop”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “my go to is Ali’s on queen. Still top notch.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “In the city if you’re in a bind you can try Kish’s and Ali’s.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Ali's a few doors down is not as good as it once was but damn does it still hit the spot for me.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Dec 2023Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Ali's in Parkdale is my favourite”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Better quality but further out, go to Ali's in Parkdale.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, May 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Ali's Roti (Trini spot around since the 70s, they say they were the first to bring doubles to Toronto”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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