Toronto · Canada
The Toronto food cheat sheet
One page from Chef Amazing · November 2026
The dish to eat
Thick slices of cornmeal-crusted, brined pork loin, griddled and piled on a soft bun with mustard.
Best at Carousel Bakery, St. Lawrence Market, Old Town. Get: Peameal bacon sandwich with honey mustard
Five places, and what to order
- Ali's Rotifamily-run · ParkdaleGet: Boneless goat roti, dhalpuri, buss-up-shut
- Mona's Rotistreet-food · ScarboroughGet: Hot doubles with tamarind or pepper
- Drupati's Roti & Doublesfamily-run · ScarboroughGet: Doubles, dhalpuri roti, buss-up-shut
- Crumbs Gourmet Pattiesfor Jamaican patty · Kensington MarketGet: Stuffed patties
- Patoisfor jerk chicken · Dundas WestGet: Jerk chicken Whole Shebang for groups
The market
Covered market. Peameal bacon, cheese, specialty provisions
The line worth it
Pai Northern Thai KitchenEntertainment District
Get: Khao soi, and the pad see ew
Expect: Up to an hour at dinner. Beat it: Go at weekday lunch, or put your name in early.
In season this November
Apples and fall squash
How it works here
Tip: Tip 15-20% at sit-down restaurants.
Book: Book the popular places a week or two out; markets and casual spots are walk-in.
When locals eat: Lunch noon-2pm, dinner 6-9pm.