Tropical Joe's, Gerrard Square
23 people recommendvia r/askTO, r/FoodToronto26 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend Tropical Joe's, and many praise its jerk dishes and generous portions, with a few singling out the poutine. Several commenters also find good value for money, though one says it is not the best overall. A few commenters are mixed: one diner likes the hot sauce but finds the jerk below Steady's, another says it is far from traditional, and one found a recent visit drier, with smaller sandwiches.
Address
Tropical Joe's, 1000 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1Z3, Canada
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/gedubedangle in r/askTO · Oct 2025taste
Thinks the poutine topped with jerk chicken at the Gerrard Square branch is excellent.
- Recommendsu/Toronto-1975 in r/askTO · Oct 2025taste
Strongly recommends it for generous portions, fair prices and consistently good meals.
- Recommendsu/Upstairs-Stuff-5851 in r/FoodToronto · Sep 2026
Names Tropical Joe's when asked for restaurants overlooked by Michelin.
- Recommendsu/DownTownBrown28 in r/FoodToronto · May 2024
Lists this and Square Boy as east end favourites.
- Recommendsu/lyidaValkris in r/askTO · Oct 2025taste
Says nothing they've eaten in the city beats this place's jerk chicken and roti.
- Recommendsu/iamacheezit in r/FoodToronto · May 2024
Names Tropical Joe's as a recommendation with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/22DeltaDev in r/askTO · Oct 2025value
Calls it among the world's top jerk spots outside Jamaica, valuing its poutine and regular dishes.
- Mixedu/KnoddingOnion in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2025taste
Likes Tropical Joe's hot sauce, but its jerk was well below Steady's.
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- Recommendsu/furthestpoint in r/FoodToronto · May 2024portion
On a first visit, a small roti covered lunch and the next day, which impressed them.
- Recommendsu/KNJFS in r/askTO · Oct 2025taste
Says they particularly enjoy the jerk pork there.
- Recommendsu/websterella in r/askTO · Oct 2025
Agrees this is the top answer.
- Recommendsu/CDNChaoZ in r/FoodToronto · May 2024portion
One order stretched into three or four meals, showing very large portions.
- Recommendsu/sniffcatattack in r/FoodToronto · May 2024portion
A large jerk chicken plate fed two people with leftovers; found it impressive.
- Recommendsu/SheddingCorporate in r/FoodToronto · May 2024portion
Says this Gerrard Square Mall location serves very generous portions.
- Recommendsu/MorguLAvenger in r/askTO · Oct 2025taste
Says the poutine there is genuinely good.
- Recommendsu/Final_Mention3812 in r/askTO · Oct 2025taste
Adds that the jerk sandwich there is worth trying.
- Recommendsu/strike24i in r/askTO · Oct 2025
Says the place has served them well since high school.
- Recommendsu/giggsybecks in r/FoodToronto · May 2024
Says they've eaten there and simply forgot to name it earlier.
- Recommendsu/kelly_kapowski_ in r/FoodToronto · May 2024
Names Tropical Joe's as a recommendation.
- Mixedu/Probeekeeping in r/askTO · Oct 2025consistency
A recent visit fell short of the usual standard, with drier chicken and smaller sandwiches, though still fond of the place.
- Recommendsu/GnomeoChomsky in r/askTO · Oct 2025
Agrees with recommending Tropical Joe's.
- Recommendsu/kushmasta421 in r/askTO · Oct 2025taste
Enjoys the sandwich version served on coco bread and calls it a tasty snack.
- Mixedu/shutemdownyyz in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2025
Calls it decent, though not authentic Jamaican.
- Recommendsu/6_string_Bling in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2025value
Not the best overall, but great value for price and quality; ate there often while living nearby.
- Recommendsu/Olddirtybelgium in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2025taste
Rates the oxtail poutine there as top-tier.
- Recommendsu/cabbagetowners in r/FoodToronto · May 2024
Lists this as an east side pick, recommending a stuffed patty order.
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