Toronto is well-known for the abundance of ethnic cuisine on practically every city block. The cuisine choices here genuinely reflects our global richness, and we enjoy supporting local establishments. To demonstrate our support, we’ve compiled a list of black-owned Toronto eateries that serve fantastic food. During these trying times, with everything going on throughout the world, we must band together as a community. We must do everything we can to support both these local establishments and our unique culture.
Here are 20 black-owned eateries in Toronto that you may order from.
Royaltea Coffee
Most people start their morning with a nice cup of hot coffee to get ready for the day. Royaltea Coffee is a Toronto-based company that specializes in premium Kenyan Coffee Beans. With rich African grown coffee and exotic teas that are bursting with flavour, there is no doubt you should grab a bag for your cupboard. You can find both medium and premium-roast coffee, along with a cinnamon and cardamom tea, and black tea.
Peta Cakes
Peta Cakes is owned and operated by a self-taught baker who creates custom cakes, cookies, and cupcakes. You can find delicious cakes in flavours like vanilla, classic chocolate, marble, red velvet, strawberry shortcake, lemon raspberry, coconut cream, and caramel apple spice. Cakes are not the only delicious treat you can find here! There are small and large cake jars, as well as treat boxes that include a cake jar, dipped strawberries, banana bread, and more.
True True Diner
Known for its great food and excellent customer service, True True Diner is a soulful modern diner nestled into the stylish King and Jarvis area. Owned by celebrated chef Suzanne Barr, True True has been voted one of Toronto’s best brunch spots, but there are tasty lunch and dinner options, too. This casual diner is accompanied by brilliant culinary expertise that was acquired through travel and a love of food and its dishes are nothing shy of a delight.
Mummy’s African Caribbean Kitchen
Mummy’s African Caribbean Kitchen welcomes you as if you are a guest at the dinner table and it’s preparing freshly made, traditional, and generous portions for you daily. Once you’ve tried a few of the flavourful dishes, you’ll be a repeat diner and find yourself with cravings.
Veez Vegan
With a clean bright setting to go along with its clean eating menu, Veez Vegan is a completely vegan restaurant you can find in York. Striving to enhance the options to our community and trickle out poor eating habits, this Caribbean restaurant has a variety of appealing dishes with the bonus of being healthy. Some of the freshly made dishes you can find here include eggplant lasagna, maple jerk tofu, curry chickpeas and potatoes, cinnamon squash stew, steamed okra, and so much more.
Jamaica Stamp
Jamaica Stamp is located in Scarborough and it’s a go-to for many locals. With its barrel smoker right in the parking lot filled with authentic and rare pimento wood burning, it will be sure to catch your senses as you pass by. This hot spot has a range of take-out options from authentic Caribbean beverages, pastries, soups, and main courses. When you get a chance to order from this restaurant make sure you try the jerk chicken or oxtail with a side of rice and peas!
Allwyn’s
Allwyn’s is known right across the city as it operates three locations to serve you. Serving a variety of freshly made authentic Caribbean dishes at budget-friendly prices, Allwyn’s is infamously recognized its flavourful jerk dishes, patties, and of course, coco bread.
African Palace
If you’re looking to experience some of the best Ethiopian/Eritrean meals, make sure you head to African Palace that’s located on Bloor West. It’s here that you’ll find dishes prepared with as much local fresh produce as possible. Serving vegetarian and meat meals with the extra added bonus to choose gluten and vegan options.
Roywoods
With multiple locations, Roywoods has been winning the hearts of Torontonians since opening. This genuine Caribbean take-out hot spot has it all. You will find many delicious dishes like jerk chicken or pork, escovitch fish, oxtail, curry goat, sandwiches, and more. Not to mention, sides like plantain, jerk or BBQ wings, callaloo, beef patties, and a great selection of drinks like Old Tyme ginger beer, coconut water, and pink Ting!
Flavours Of Sheba
Flavours of Sheba is located in the heart of the city with a menu full of traditional Ethiopian cuisine bursting with authentic flavours. You can choose from an array of delicious dishes that will fill your belly. Dishes like mild or spicy chicken or beef tibs that are sautéed with onions, garlic, and peppers, jerk chicken that is cooked to perfection, Zigni – a spicy beef stew, and much more. Not to mention, there are vegetarian options like the Vegetarian Platter that’s filled with an assortment of vegetables like cabbage, chickpeas, collard greens, lentils, split peas, and a complimentary salad.
Classic Juice Company
Classic Juice Company is a healthy hot spot on Coxwell where good vibes are intertwined with both good food and good people. With a rotating menu that is seasonal to ensure freshness, this family operated business handcrafts immunity shots, cold-pressed juice, smoothies, and wraps. You can find the current menu by following Classic Juice Company on Instagram as this is a family that loves to stay connected with the community.
