Patties..... Nothing divides more people then who has the best Jamaican patties around. Its kinda like who makes the best smart phones, burgers or even cars. Each person has a preference and everyone swears by it. Its pretty much a given though that the GTA has some of the best ones anywhere.
One of the big hitters has always been Allan's Pastry Shop. This is the actual factory where the patties are made. The thing that sets them apart from the competition is the shell. The shells by Allan's are more of a pastry shell. Soft layered buttery shells that really stand out from any other patty maker out there. I have friends and family members who will not eat any other patty except Allan's.
Allan's also has a good variety of patties as they have regular and spicy beef, chicken, vegetarian and even curry goat which you rarely see. Patties come either individually or in boxes of a dozen, cooked or uncooked.
The only weak part of Allan's is that the filling is on the small side and not as filling or as good as my favourite ones Patty Time or Randy's.
Allan's also sell a variety of breads and baked goods and on Friday and Saturdays (they close on Sundays) they have items like meat pies and callaloo.
So whether I give a 1 star or 5 star it doesn't really matter as Allan's lovers will continue to defend their love of their patty. 4/5!