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This is probably one of Toronto's best kept secrets!
I was taken to Allwyn today by a friend who's been singing in my ear about it for months! As soon as we stepped into this tucked away shop I knew I was in for a treat!
That distinct smell of sugary goodness used in Caribbean baked goods gets you salivating even before the hilarious co-owner C.K. can ask what you're doing in his store!! C.K. is a very entertaining fellow, for one he was mad at my friend for introducing me to the shop saying that he's already so busy making food for the customers and now I'm going to become another addict! He then went on to tell me how welcomed he felt when he moved to Canada and saw everybody wearing clothes with his name on it! He also doesn't believe in advertising, because he has enough trouble keeping up with customers who find the hidden shop through word of mouth. Long story short, I'd recommend checking out this place for meeting this dude even if you don't like jerk!
On to the food, the jerk chicken sandwich is maybe the best I've had. The fresh, in store baked coco bun makes such a very big difference, and the chicken itself is very tender and flavourful. There are a variety of other options including patties, goat curry, pork, and also a few varieties of bread (raisin loaves are recommended), but if it's your first time trekking to this spot, you can't go wrong with jerk chicken sandwich at just under $4.
Overall a solid 4.5 stars and definitely worth a try if you like Carribean food prepared by the awesome duo that run this place!
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