Black-owned restaurants in the greater Toronto area

As you know, we love restaurants and most of all supporting them. So in honour of Black History month, we rounded up a list of black-owned Toronto restaurants.

It’s terrible, because immediately when you think about it, all that comes to mind is Jerk Chicken… but there is SOOO MUCH MORE. So we sought out to get you a ULTIMATE LIST of Toronto’s black-owned restaurants.

Restaurants owned by the Black Community in Toronto:

The Heartbreak Chef | 170 Baldwin St.

Chef Jerome is offering up some delicious comfort foods in the neighbourhood.

The Real Jerk | Multiple locations

One in College, Gerrard and one in London

Simone’s Caribbean Restaurant | 596 Danforth Ave.

Open for takeout from their restaurant on the Danforth or delivery through Doordash.

Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles | Multiple Locations

With locations at YYZ T1, and Kensington, Dirty Bird offers up some of the most delicious chicken n’ waffles this city has to offer. Available for Takeout and Delivery via Uber Eats, DoorDash and Skip the Dishes.

Central Bar & Grill | 2007 Lawrence Ave. W.

Offering Caribbean classics including Jerk Chicken or Pork, Oxtail, Curry Goat, and more. All are available for takeout and delivery via Skip the Dishes.

The Suya Spot | 12 Bradstock Rd.

An African BBQ restaurant concept with locations in Toronto, Scarborough and Ottawa. Available for delivery through Uber Eats.

Rendez-Vous | 1408 Danforth Ave

Traditional African (Ethiopian and Eritrean) cuisine. Available for takeout using Ritual and delivery via Uber Eats and DoorDash.

Boukan Restaurant | 774 Danforth Ave

Exotic French-Creole cuisine for takeout and delivery via Uber Eats.

Nunu Ethiopian Restaurant | 1178 Queen St. W.

With a contemporary approach to Ethiopian and North East African cuisine.

Mona’s Roti | Multiple locations

Family-run Trinidadian roti bakery also furnishes jerk chicken, curries & West Indian drinks. Offering delivery via Skip the Dishes.

Entertainment Kitchen | 1561 Eglinton Ave W.

Eatery serving a varied menu from jerk chicken to vegetarian dishes & shrimp dinners, offering Takeout only.

Albert’s | 542 St. Clair Ave W. 

Jamaican hotspot for meat dishes and snacks like Jerk Pork Sandwich and roti. Offering takeout and delivery via Skip the Dishes.

Classic Juice Co | 287 Coxwell Ave.

This juicery offers Cold Pressed Juice, Smoothies and Wraps. Offering takeout only.

Choptime Catering

With a Ghanaian/Haitian background, this popup service delivers African and Caribbean meals twice a month. Currently only offering pickup.

Rasta Pasta | 61 Kensington Ave

Jamaican and Italian fusion dishes, like Jerk Chicken, Salt Fish, Dreadlock Pasta and more. Offering takeout and delivery via Doordash, Uber Eats and Ritual.

Lalibela | 869 Bloor St W.

Offers a variety of Ethiopian dishes and flavours. Offering takeout and delivery via orders through their website.

The Diner’s Corner | 678 Yonge St

A go-to spot for traditional Jamaican dishes and offering takeout and delivery via Uber Eats.

Veggie D’Lite | 160 Baldwin St #1

Provides organic, vegan and Caribbean takeout meals and catering in Toronto. Offering takeout and delivery.

Rap’s | 1541 Eglinton Ave W

Caribbean restaurant offering takeout and delivery via Uber Eats and Doordash.

African Palace | 977 Bloor St W

Traditional Ethiopian and Eritrean dishes offering takeout and delivery via Uber Eats and Doordash.

Chris Jerk | 2570 Birchmount Rd

Caribbean spot in Scarborough offering jerk chicken shawarma, offering delivery via Uber Eats.

Afro Continental Bar & Grill | 849 Albion Rd

Traditional Ghanaian cuisine including Konkote, Cooked Rice and Spinach Stew, offering delivery and takeout via Uber Eats and Skip the Dishes.

Celebrity Pure Vegetarian | 1474 Eglinton Ave W

Vegan Caribbean cuisine, offering only takeout.

Caribbean Queen of Patties | 1294 Bloor St W.

Flavourful Caribbean patties, including chicken, beef and vegetables, offering only takeout.

Gerry’s | 724 St Clair Avenue West

Traditional Jamaican meals and baked goods. Offering only takeout.

Beryl’s Pepper Pot | Multiple Locations

Authentic Jamaican cuisine, offering takeout and delivery in Ajax and Pickering via Uber Eats.

Potluck Restaurant | Mississauga

Popular Caribbean dishes and flavours, offering delivery via Uber Eats and Doordash.

Loveless | 1430 Dundas St W

Cafe and bar that has a variety of drinks and snacks on the menu. Offering only takeout.

Jerk King | Multiple Locations

Jamaican cuisine and dishes like Curry Chicken and Roti. Offering only takeout.

ScottHill Caribbean Cuisine | 1943 Avenue Rd

Classic Caribbean dishes like Ackee and Salt Fish, Curry Shrimp and Jerk Chicken. Offering takeout and delivery via Uber Eats and Doordash.

Steady’s | 852 Pape Avenue, Unit #2

Jamaican and Caribbean spot for specialty dishes like Oxtail Jerk Chicken, offering only takeout.

Lloyd’s Jamaican Restaurant | 1710 Jane St

Jamaican homestyle cuisine, offering only takeout.

The Palms Jerk & Grill | 2419 St Clair Ave W

Caribbean and Jamaican dishes and flavours, offering only takeout.

Taste Seduction | 399 Keele St

Family owned restaurant that brings you Jamaican flavours and fusion. Offering takeout and delivery via Skip the Dishes and Uber Eats.

T Dot Jerk | 26 Roncesvalles Ave

Authentic Caribbean staples like jerk chicken and fry fish. Offering takeout and delivery via Uber Eats.

Mofer Coffee | Multiple Locations 

Freshly ground coffee with premium Ethiopian coffee beans. Offering takeout and delivery via Uber Eats.

Ali’s Roti | 1446 Queen St W

Offers a variety of Caribbean rotis like chicken paratha roti and veggie roti. Offering takeout and delivery via Skip the Dishes, Uber Eats and Doordash.

King’s Catering | 707 Dundas St West

This catering service focuses on Caribbean cuisine with a North American fusion.

Jerk and BBQ Haven | 488 Eglinton Ave W

Traditional Jamaican dishes, and offering takeout and delivery.

Ital Vital Vegan Restaurant | 741 Pharmacy Ave

Caribbean vegan entrees and juices, offering only takeout.

Royal Caribbean Cafe | 1127 St Clair Ave W

Traditional West Indies cuisine and offering takeout and delivery via Doordash.

Twist Catering | 91 Rylander Blvd., Suite 6

The personal chef of the Toronto Raptors, and named city mogul of 2019, chef La-toya Fagon offers a wide variety of culinary simplicity with a twist.

Stush Jamaican Patties | Delivery in GTA

Offering authentic Jamaican patties in the Toronto area for pickup and delivery.

V’s Vegan Caribbean Restaurant | 1221 Weston Rd.

Offering delicious Caribbean classics in the Toronto York area.

Don’s Caribbean Jerk | 3078 Mayfield Rd., Brampton

Known as one of the top Jerk spots in Brampton. Available for takeout and delivery via Uber Eats.

Beach Hills Smokehouse | Multiple locations

Offering an authentic Texas BBQ smokehouse experience. Available for takeout Wed-Sun, and delivery only on Saturdays.

Creole Jamaican Kitchen + Bar |  7887 Weston Road, Unit #7 

Serving authentic Jamaican cuisine and dishes. Offering takeout and delivery via Skip the Dishes, Uber Eats and Doordash.

King Rustic Kitchen & Bar | 905 King St. W.

Gourmet comfort food, serving curbside takeout pickup and delivery.

Illstyl3 Sammies | 300 Richmond St.

Serving up comfort food with the “ill” twist, from ‘Illfries,’ to their cheese steak platters and more. Available for order online via their website and delivery from Doordash.

Tricnic Catering

Caribbean and international catering for weddings, birthdays and more.

Spice of Life 

Gourmet hot sauces.

Get Grill | Multiple locations

Authentic Afro-Asian cuisine.

Twice As Nice | 4180 Kingston Rd

Jerk chicken, curried goat & other Caribbean classics.

Scotty Bons | Multiple locations 

Traditional Caribbean cuisine with a Western infusion – bowls, rotis, and sandwiches.

Ritz Caribbean Foods | Multiple locations

Seafood, rotis, and other Caribbean food.

Below is a graphical representation to help identify these restaurants by neighbourhood.

Black Owned Restaurants – Toronto

We’d like to acknowledge and thank @desperateidiot and @j.a.l.i.l on Instagram for their Google doc that has been used as a resource, as well as @streetsoftoronto for their post where people have tagged businesses we have sourced from. For a full directory of black-owned businesses in Canada, please visit blackcanada.com.

Did we miss one? Let us know in the comments on our post, slip into our DMs or shoot our editor an email steven@viewthevibe.com. Most of all, know that we’re listening, we support you, stand with you and want CHANGE too. <3

Originally published in June of 2020