review date: april 17, 2021 photos added: september 18, 2021, november 26, 2021 the caribbean-canadian restaurant (CCR) is run by a lady named sandra with her helpers. i've been purchasing their food on an ongoing basis for 6 years. CCR on the mountain, and famous recipe downtown, are the heavyweight champions of the city when it comes to caribbean food. -fantastic restaurant located at concession and East 21st near upper wentworth. paid parking available on concession street and paid/free spots on the side streets. -my personal favorite items are the chicken/beef curri rotis, chow meins and fried rices. patties are excellent, they'll give you that island feeling. and on fridays/saturdays only they feature doubles, while supplies last. CCR's menu imo is the most versatile in the city for caribbean food. you can pick roti, stew, rice or chow mein items, patties and doubles and NOT go wrong. -cost is very fair for what they give you. the portions are huge and go very far. -food is prepared fresh everyday from scratch, on days that CCR is open. this sounds like common sense, but understand some other caribbean places use frozen food. -my advice is phone in before going in, so that you can verify that they have what you want, and to save time from waiting on location. the other reason to call 1st is that roti and curry especially, are labor-intensive items to make...so your best chance to get it is ordering a few hours b4 closing. -one star gets knocked off bcuz they may not answer the phone when they are very busy. in that case you're going to have to make your way to the restaurant. -congratulations sandra on all your hard work with the store, and wishing you all the best going forward. bottom line: i will continue to support CCR and would recommend such to anyone else interested in enjoying good quality caribbean food.

I opted to try the Roti as recommended by a friend and let me tell you, the roti itself is absolutely divine - it's soft, with just the right amount of chewiness to it. The curry filling is bursting with flavor and spices, and it's clear that they take great care in preparing their recipe. The blend of potatoes, chickpeas, and tender chicken makes for a mouthwatering combination that will leave you wanting more. And if you can handle it, please get the hot sauce. The acidity paired with a floral burst of Scotch-Bonnets really completes to dish by cutting through this rich and decadent roti. What really sets this family-owned business apart is the sense of community and tradition that they bring to their food. You can tell that their recipes have been passed down with care, and that they take great pride in keeping those traditions alive. It's a truly special experience to be able to enjoy such delicious food while also feeling like you're part of the family. Overall, I can't recommend Lyn's Caribbean Canadian Restaurant enough. Whether you're a longtime fan of Caribbean cuisine or just looking to try something new, you won't be disappointed. It's the perfect blend of flavors and hospitality, and I guarantee that you'll leave with a smile on your face and a happy belly.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner

10/10 Give this place a second chance good and flavours are just like Sandra’s. I am a long time regular supporter of Sandra’s. Since the change in ownership we haven’t been back, until recently when I said I would give it a second chance regardless of the reviews. I was surprised that the jerk chicken dinner was pretty much the same, other than the chicken being a little dry, the rice having a little less seasoning than before, and the coleslaw being less creamy. All the flavours were there and the portion sizes are still the same. Today I ordered our go to Jerk Chicken and Oxtail dinner which is my absolute favourite dish. Everything was hot, fresh, flavourful, the chicken was moist, the oxtail tender with all of Sandra’s distinct flavours. I would say to anyone who is having second thoughts or tried it early on during the changeover in ownership, give this place and Lyn a second shot. As a former weekly customer, I will definitely be back once again! Sorry I didn’t get a picture of the jerk chicken as my wife ate some before I could capture a picture.
Service
Take out
Price per person
$30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Ox Tail Stew

For all the people complaining it’s new owners yes it is but it’s also the SAME old kitchen staff doing the SAME old recipes. I would really suggest trying it again before giving up, sometimes places have off days but this gem of a place shouldn’t be given up on for the possibility of that reason. The new owner is wonderful, Moh makes the best food with the sweetest service to go with it and the whole staff is just great! Also, the butter chicken is new to the menu and it is a MUST TRY!!!!!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Curry Goat on Rice, Jerk Chicken Goat Curry, Chicken Roti with Hot Sauce and Gravy, Chickpea Roti, Curry Goat Roti, Chicken Chow Mein, Shrimp Fried Rice, Goat Curry on Rice, Curry Chicken Roti, Chicken Fried Rice, Stew Chicken, Special Chow Mein, Stewed Chicken, Chicken Stew Rice Cabbage and Beans, Beef Stew, Chicken Curry Roti Jerk Chicken Patty Chicken Chow Mein, Ox Tail Stew, Fried Fish
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Paid street parking

I gotta admit to being a little sad by my latest trip up here. The new people thst took over from Sandra are lovely and I like the new hours and really appreciate that they started accepting non-cash payments but the food... we ordered a chicken roti and a stewed beef and while the portion size was good the meals themselves were definitely less flavourful than before. Even after adding the entire containers of hot sauce, which before would have set mouths on fire, everything just tasted okay. No wow worthy, OMG I should make the hour long trip to get this again moments. Hopefully it was just an off day cuz I've coming to CC for 10+ years, well before the move.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Curry Chicken Roti, Special Chow Mein, Stewed Chicken

Haven’t been in a very long time and have been craving for awhile since I have moved out of Hamilton. This was the spot for the squad back in day and college. Food used to be amazing and would get on a weekly basis. After today, I must that I am very very very…. Disappointed of what has happened to the good old great jerk chicken. It was dry and flavour ain’t the same with the coleslaw dry and bland.. it don’t got the same creaminess to it. Chicken has also gotten a bit smaller and don’t fall off the bone like it used to.. (which was my favourite part).. :( not sure if I’d go back but maybe if there are improvements in the future then I would maybe consider.. Goodluck to all and May all get a 3 piece jerk chicken..
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–40

Wow! The food at this restaurant is scrumptious, delicious, keeps you coming back, lots of menu choices The service is fast, efficient, warm and friendly, customer service at its best, new management step it up a few notches The dining room is very clean, accommodating and inviting, a great place to enjoy your meal alone or with friends This is the place to be if you to be guaranteed of a satisfying meal. The new sign adds a facelift to the area while making it easier to identify the location.. Great job new management You can count n my support.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Jerk Chicken Goat Curry, Curry Goat Roti, Curry Chicken Roti

Greatly improved from the first weeks of the new owner's takeover. We honestly thought we wouldn't be ordering again as previous roti were not up to the standard of the previous owner. Decided to try again tonight after reading recent reviews. We ordered goat roti. The quality of the roti and the filling were very much improved. The seasoning of the goat is different from Sandra's but is very nice. The goat was incredibly tender. The hot sauce had great flavour and was a good heat level. We live very close to the restaurant in the neighbourhood ( 2 minute drive) and my only complaint was that it wasn't really hot by the time it got home and had to be reheated a bit but that wasn't a big deal for me given how delicious it was.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner

Couldn't resist the delicious smell of Caribbean food when we attended Sidewalk Sounds on Concession. There is a small eating area and most patrons were waiting on take out. Order at the counter as you walk in. Be warned! The portions are massive. And so delicious. We ordered a chicken curry roti and an order of curry chickpeas on rice. We got 6 meals out of 2 dishes!!! The chicken curry had chunks of chicken and potatoes in curry sauce that had a mild heat,all wrapped in a roti. Would definitely order this again. The curry chickpeas in rice was a great vegetarian dish, loved the flavour of the potatoes, I think they made the dish. Great place to stop in and bring dinner home. We waited about 20-25 minutes for our order. Will definitely return to try other dishes.

I am a professional chef and I love to visited different restaurants to test there cooking and first to begin with the double was not to the standard that I expected. it was like fry bake and the chick peas was really hard on bite and had throw it away I ordered goat roti without potatoe because my brother can't eat potatoes that also I had to throw out also had to wait almost 2 hour's for the order so guys you all need to step up the place was really clean for one thing I can sure but the food is not all that you all need a Trinidadian to work alongside you all because the doubles is not DOUBLES you all are make it is bake and Curry chick peas.........
Service
Take out
Price per person
$70–80
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 4

New owners are ruining this place. My family has been coming here for years with the old owners. Specifically for the ox tail, but the rest of the food was fantastic as well. The new owners clearly did not get any of the recipes from the previous owners because the food has had a severe decline. Specifically, the ox tail has gone from a beautiful balance of sweet and savory flavors with fall-off-the-bone tender meat, and flavorful rice; to a salty, yet flavorless mess of tough meat, and plain rice. I think this will unfortunately be the last time we come here, as the food just simply was depressing. From a restaurant that i would get excited to get food from, to one that i think i will be avoiding from now on.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner

If you grew up eating roti then this is not the place for you. Second time trying it since the new owners and I won't be back. Ordered chicken roti, beef roti, pholaurie and doubles. The curry itself wasn't bad but the roti skin was hard and tasted stale. Some of the pholaurie was either burnt, full of oil or hard as a rock. Threw it out. Now for the doubles, they were so awful I had to laugh. The bread part of it resembled a burger bun, just as thick. The chick peas inside were hard. Threw that out. Wasn't even edible. I spent over $50 in food and 75%went in the garbage. But hey you live and learn, let's just say I definitely won't be going back. I'm still laughing , the doubles were hideous rofl.
Food: 1
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

No idea what happened. This place used to be #1 in the GTA but I haven't been here for awhile. It's changed! The jerk chicken is not the same, it's good, it's about 8.5/10 but it used to be 10/10 (back when Sandra was on Gage the jerk was 12/10 but too hot for the public). Can't imagine why they would change anything. The old chicken roti was identical to the Award winner in Toronto (the one on Bathurst) only it was BIGGER, making it the best in the GTA imo. Best advice... Get Sandra back once a year to taste test everything. Don't settle for 8/10. The jerk chicken needed salt imo.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$40–50
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

It isn’t easy to find a great Caribbean restaurant, it also isn’t easy to find great vegan/plant based options, so to be able to access both of those things here is fantastic! I can’t decide whether I like the chickpea curry roti or chickpea curry rice option the best, but this is a wonderful dilemma to have each time I visit.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chickpea Roti
Vegetarian options
A number of delicious plant based options
Dietary restrictions
Excellent catering for vegans/vegetarians
Kid-friendliness
Everybody of all ages is welcome

I never leave reviews but tbh I am not too sure why someone would take a restaurant that is packed with satisfied customers and thriving..: and change the recipes to sub-par food! A complete waste of my money! I used to eat here, along with my family, a couple times a week… spending easily a couple hundred but now I tried it once with new owners and haven’t been back! Even as I waited for food a dissatisfied customer was complaining about the quality and they assured her nothing had changed! A complete lie! Please let me know when you go back to the original owners recipes as that was some of the best Caribbean food that not only myself but everyone I know has ever eaten!

What an amazing experience! Ours was a birthday party for 30 people and it was our first time. We were NOT disappointed. The oxtail was awesome, juicy and tender with plenty of gravy. The Herb Chicken was baked perfectly, delicious and well seasoned, just the way west Indians aka Guyanese like their meat seasoned. Our party guests were happy, with generous portions. Your food was firah 10/10. Service was 4/5 because no delivery. Thank you every much. You will definitely see us again! We will come for the food and your smiles is a bonus. You are a star .
Meal type
Other
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Ox Tail Stew

My husband and I were initially disappointed when we had the jerk chicken after the new owners took over a few months ago. But I have to say, after giving it another shot, we were happy with the food. The only thing I really miss is the creaminess of the coleslaw. If they could go back to that recipe, it would be back to 5/5 for me. (I know they say they haven’t changed anything since Sandra sold, but I beg to differ — and the reviews don’t lie, there are definitely differences). Overall, the jerk chicken was greatly improved from my last visit.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4

We have always gone to this restaurant and thoroughly enjoyed the veggie roti. I am guessing it has now changed owners, because it was nothing like the quality and taste of food that we experienced previously.. very disappointed.. the chickpeas were hard, and the entire roti was flavorless. I that’s very hard. Unfortunately I will not be going to this restaurant again. I normally don’t ever post reviews but I can’t expressed my disappointment as I was always so excited to have dinner from this restaurant
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 2
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

I had heard about this place and happened to be in the neighbourhood. I had the boneless goat curry on rice. Meat was absolutely tender, potatoes were delicious and the rice & beans were plump. Perfect amount of sauce and you add your own heat. Also had the chickpea curry as a roti. Also very delicious. Roti was still intact the next morning, not soggy. Both orders must have weighed 2 pounds each! Only warning is that it can be a wait. I was there on a Saturday night at 7 pm and the estimated wait time was 30 minutes. I came back around 8:10 and waited about 15 minutes. If I'm ever in Hamilton, I always try to come here.

Maybe it’s cause I came at close but the food was ok. It was the best Caribbean food I’ve had in Hamilton but that ain’t saying much. I’ll try them again at an appropriate time and hopefully my experience will be different and if so I’ll update my score plus review but for now they are the best in Hamilton I’ve had but average in terms of Caribbean food I’ve had in my life at restaurants in canada specifically between Toronto and Hamilton. One more thing the portions and price was very good and in all honesty I would love to give this place a 7 out of ten instead of 6 but googles score system won’t allow me to.

My husband and I ordered from here for the first time in a few months and we both noticed right away that it wasn’t the same. I used to love the coleslaw, but there was just something off about it this time. It lacked flavour and creaminess. The pieces of chicken were smaller, dry, bland, and the price point was higher than it used to be. Came here to read the reviews to see if anyone else had noticed a change. After reading other reviews, I see that there are new owners. Sadly, I don’t think I’ll be ordering from here again. Over $30 for subpar food... I hope the quality can improve to where it used to be.

Love this place!!! The salad and chicken is homemade but this is half of my curry goat roti!!!! HALF! The portion sizes are huge and very much worth the money! The seasonings are so fresh and vibrant- the goat is exploding with flavor! The roti is not like those thick and dry ones; it's just the right thickness to hold the filling! Today we ordered 5 for my family and everyone was licking their fingers! Best roti in Hamilton hands down! The wait was a little long- but during Covid, that is to be expected. But on the bright side, now I have lunch for tomorrow too (the other half)

Went with some friends recently and ordered the jerk chicken and chicken curry combo. The rice was flavourful, the chicken was tender and juicy. Not enough words to describe how amazing the food was. Even the coleslaw with the rice... Chefs kiss. We also got a fresh beef patty, and even as I type this my mouth is watering. It was spicy with a hint of sweetness. The first beef patty I've tried that I LOVE. I can't wait to come back. I'm so happy this spot exists in Hamilton. True authentic caribbean food.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30

Came to Canada for the weekend from New York. Found this Caribbean food spot. Food was delicious, great portions for affordable price, specially for a family. Staff was friendly and very informative regarding the food and the place due to us visiting from out of town. Will definitely return when visiting again.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Curry Goat on Rice, Stew Chicken
Kid-friendliness
My kids loved the food and the staff was very friendly.

I am a cancer patient at Juraviski Hospital & was asking the nurses if there was a place to get a good roti. I love roti’s even though my stomach can’t take much these days. I ordered from the hospital & would pick it up on the way back to the hotel. I was not disappointed in any way as the roti was magnificent! Some would say the price of $14 was high, not me! The roti was big enough in my opinion to feed 2/4 people, and there was lots of chicken & potato. I’m going to our real home in Mississauga today, but for sure I’ll be ordering another roti when I go back to Hamilton!

I must say I keep coming back because of the amazing food. It has the best chicken roti in the GTA/Hamilton area. Must visit for anyone craving doubles, authentic jerk chicken, ox tail, rotis and also has veggie options. ! Staff are friendly! Must visit while in Hamilton.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Jerk Chicken Goat Curry, Chickpea Roti, Curry Chicken Roti, Stew Chicken
Vegetarian options
Awesome chickpea potato curry roti!! Must try

Man oh man!!!!! I have tried only 1 item off their menu and I swear by it …. CURRY GOAT ROTI!!!!!!! 10/10 it is soooooo delicious. My husband has tried other items on their menu and says they are delicious but I swear by their curry goat roti!!!! Large chunks of meat seasoned to perfection my mouth soft roti it is so good! I wish I took photos before I started digging in, the portion size is massive!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Recommended dishes
Curry Goat Roti

My absolute favorite place. Been getting from here for years! I'll admit we miss dearly the previous owner(Sandra) but the new owners are doing a fantastic job! My biggest concern when new owner took Over was changing the portion size and the amazing original recipes, but so far that hasn't happened! Such amazing food and customer service. Thank you to all of the staff!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes
Curry Goat on Rice, Curry Goat Roti, Curry Chicken Roti

The authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken is SOOO good! I was salivating on the way to this restaurant for lunch, thinking about this meal and it did not disappoint one bit! The coleslaw was perfect and pairs well with the whole meal. Try it all in one bite. *Chefs kiss* I'm gonna be a regular for sure! Thank you for the kind customer service and delicious food
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Jerk Chicken Goat Curry

I have been ordering from this restaurant for many years. For us , they have the best curry chicken roti around. Filling so tasty and moist. No need to buy extra gravy as you do in sone other places. Portions are large. Everything is made fresh while you wait. Be prepared to wait for your food but the owner ( Sandra) does not disappoint. I only wish you could order ahead but phone usually turned off ( busy place)
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

My first time trying this place out and the food was amazing! The people here are really kind as well Portions are huge and the quality is 10/10. They also provide hot sauce! Make sure to order ahead! The wait is about 20 ish minutes, and they do get pretty busy. Definitely will be coming back to this place <3
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Curry Goat Roti

I have always been on the hunt for some authentic Jamaican food, and I found it here. It takes me 50 mins to get here, but it it worth it each time. The right amount of spicy and it is flavourful. Friendly and respectful staff. Caribbean food done the correct way!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Jerk Chicken Goat Curry, Curry Goat Roti, Curry Chicken Roti

Amazing home cooked authentic Caribbean cuisine,reasonably price, generous portions, tried jerk chicken, and goat curry both were absolutely delightful. The staff are super friendly but a bit slow. It is best to call before you come 30 min in advance. the place is clean , but if you are looking for fancy this place is not for you.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Goat Curry on Rice

I've been ordering their Jerk Chicken Dinner on a consistent basis. By far my favorite Jamaican spot in Hamilton. Portion size is always on point. The chicken blends well with the rice & peas + their coleslaw is delicious as well! I'm always left satisfied and craving more. Also, the new owner is very kind and welcoming! I would highly recommend this place if you haven't already tried
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

As a hamilton born and raised white boy, this gotta be the best damn roti I ever tried. She makes the bread (wrap? Whatever it’s called) fresh to order. However, the woman with the recipe knows how good her food is. She doesn’t care much for timely service or customer service in general. If you are in a rush avoid this place at all costs
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

Excellent food. Very tasty food and a nice environment to relax. Definitely recommend here.
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Curry Goat on Rice, Jerk Chicken Goat Curry, Chickpea Roti, Curry Goat Roti, Goat Curry on Rice, Curry Chicken Roti, Chicken Fried Rice, Noodles, Stew Chicken, Veggie Chow Mein, Special Chow Mein, Stewed Chicken, Beef Stew

If you were searching for the real deal Caribbean in Hamilton this place is it! I wouldn't say the service is great but the roti, oxtail and jerk chicken makes up for the sometimes apathetic attitudes of the owners. Actually in my experience the ladies here are very nice but have a dry sense of humour that seems to rub some people the wrong way. The food speaks for itself, best restaurant of it's kind in the city.

Expensive for a Roti!!!. $14 bucks with taxes for a Roti I had. The taste was good and portion was good but the price was double too. I had Roti elsewhere too which cost me $8 bucks but I can't justify spending 6 dollars more here. The taste was pretty much same I have tried elsewhere. Though I love the service and it was clean inside. One less star just for the high price else everything else was great.

Fabulous. Called in our order and picked it up 20 minutes later! Staff were so nice. Food was delicious. Portions very generous…great value for cost! We had the curry goat, jerk chicken, oxtail, coleslaw and macaroni salad. It was all so good. We will definitely be back!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Food was hot fresh and delicious. Tasted like home. Good portions so it justifies the price. Service was friendly enough. The goat roti was great. The chicken roti was great. The special fried rice was ok. Nothing to write home about. It was homey but I was hoping for the traditional back home fried rice. Was a Bit heavy on the sesame oil n light on the frying. Would recommend and will return!

I ordered two large chicken dinners. Got home and saw that the chicken was thoroughly dried out and inedible. If you picture leaving cooked chicken under a heat lamp for 48 hours, that's exactly what I received. Really disappointing because it's so close to my home and it's available late night. I won't be back.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

Unbelievably delicious haven't had Order of doubles in a long time and that was amazing. I had order a pizza for dinner and was parked across the street waiting for it to be made thought I would walk in the door to see what the menu was like. Not only did they have some of my favorite Caribbean dishes the lady at the front that helped me was A sweetheart. I will definitely be returning.

The portions are fantastic and thats about it, must be new owners because the flavor has become kind of blah. Ordered 2 chicken curry roti and it was saugy and flavorless, too much liquid, hopefully this past visit was a one off. Will probably try again 1 more time and if they haven't improved we will have to find a new place for our curried roti.
Service
Take out

I got the chicken roti and a side of rice and beans. The roti was amazing, best I’ve had. Lots of flavour and The chicken was cooked perfectly. The rice and beans was good as well. The portions are huge so you will definitely have leftovers for the next day, and a fair price for what you get.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

Portion size and rice were great, but the oxtail wasn’t the best and the plantain was rotten. The Jamaican patties are not made by them. This visit did not remind me of Carribean food, with the exception of some South American drinks in the cooler. This place could be so much more, but they need to try harder.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch

Note: new ownership and only chicken curry is halal. Please note, jerk chicken is no longer halal. Have been coming here for years, the food is amazing. Long wait, you'll order ahead but be prepared to wait when you get there due to freshness. The quality is good and portions are very generous! Just be prepared for a wait!! No credit only cash or debit.

Just ordered a curry chicken and curry goat rice dinner. The service was friendly and fast. The dinners were AMAZING! Both dinners came with a ton of rice and meat. The flavour is hands down the best around. Best place for Caribbean food! 10/10 it’s consistent every time too!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

BEST place for doubles and any west Indian food!!!! Top quality food and the portions are huge. They give you more then you ask for and the service is great. We ordered doubles and also the jerk chicken plate. Absolutely delicious!!!! I've also tried the goat and chick pea roti and it was good for two meals. Love this place!!!!! Stay around forever!

Jerk chicken was a large portion and was very spicy and flavourful. It's a good idea to get a large macaroni salad on the side to balance out the spice. Tried to call to order for pick-up but there was no answer, so went to the restaurant to order instead. Waited 15 minutes and glad I did. Highly recommend if you like your jerk chicken extra spicy.

Great food! I recommend this place. The service is excellent, very nice people. Goat curry a must. Overall.. good experience.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$80–90
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Jerk Chicken Goat Curry, Stew Chicken, Special Chow Mein

Our family had an amazing experience and loved our dinner. It was absolutely delicious! Thank you for your kind and helpful service. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Jerk Chicken Goat Curry, Chickpea Roti

This place is still amazing! Quality of food is always 100%. Goat roti is one of my favorites. Definitely great place of recommendation! 1
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Jerk Chicken Goat Curry, Curry Goat Roti, Curry Chicken Roti

Wow! Great rôtie! Very flavourful and you might even have some left for your lunch , big portions! We will be back 4 sure!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Chicken Curry Roti Jerk Chicken Patty Chicken Chow Mein

Roti size is shrinking compared to Sandra, anybody else noticing? This is the trend now in grocery stores and containers at places but prices going up.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Curry Chicken Roti

Guyanese myself I ordered Goat Curry with a side of roti and WOW!!! Super tender boneless goat with potatoes. It was delicious. Reminds me of my aunties cooking. For sure our new comfort spot. Portions size were huge! I can share the roti with my husband and have some.goat curry left for the next day to eat with some rice. More

Best Caribbean food hands down. We had the jerk chicken rice and the chicken stew. It was so delicious.I’m usually very picky with trying new restaurants and this place was just amazing. Customer service was absolutely great. Overall, 5 stars isn’t even enough for this place.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner

I ordered oxtail and coleslaw. I went to this restaurant for 3 years when it with the former owner and change to the new owner. I was really enjoy this meal and I have to say that the new owner did a very good job to upgrade everything. Definitely highly recommend!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

I use to come allllll the time when Sandra owned it. Now the portions are cut in half and unfortunately so is the taste. Im so sad Sandra sold it. I guess I have to find a new spot :(
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

Heard about Caribbean Canadian from TasteHamOnt on Instagram. Went in and someone who had been a long time customer recommended the chicken or goat curry. I got the chicken roti. Loved it. The number of people who walked in at 5 on a Saturday all familiar with the place was very encouraging. Did not disappoint.

I ordered the ox tail dish and it was delicious. It comes with ox tails, a plantain and rice. The have other dishes, so i'll definitely come back to try those.They offer dine in or takeout, but the place is more like a takeout business. If you are doing takeout then I highly recommend calling ahead of time.

This has to be the best ever 2 stewed chicken, and goat dinner my wife & I & our friend have ever had any where, also so much better than the previous owners made, keep it up. Please everyone try it & you will be pleasently rewarded.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

Although under new ownership, the food was still great. If I am being honest, it’s not 100% as amazing as it was, but it’s still the best goat roti around. Super friendly and will definitely keep eating there.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

don't let the modest interior fool you - some of the best food and nicest folks you could ever encounter....
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Curry Chicken Roti

We did not buy for a while and we did today but the standard of food has fallen off considerably. They were one of the better Caribbean spots in Hamilton but not anymore very disappointed for sure not sure if I will be back.
Food: 1
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 3

The jerk chicken here is absolutely delicious. This is the closest to a home cooked meal you can get and their quality never dissapoints me. I highly reccomend this Carribean place for some hearty food. The portion sizes are also massive, so you will never leave hungry!

Tried their Jerk Chicken today and it was amazing! They are very generous in their serving size and the chicken was a flavorful delight. The food was perfectly cooked and was very delicious. A concession gem 10/10!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Best Caribbean food I've ever had - hands down! The doubles were out of this world! The goat curry was delicious as well. Also, restaurant provides excellent service. Note: They only accept cash and/or debit, so make sure to bring either of those before going here :)

Been coming here for a long while, didn’t know there was new owners, until I tasted the food, something was amiss, now I see. Nowhere near as good, they’ve went from great to mediocre at best. Very unfortunate.
Food: 2
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3

There has been a change in ownership and THANKFULLY there has been no new change in the food quality & quantity. Glad I can continue on coming here for their jerk chicken dinner (everything is good here! )
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

They have the best rotis. The rotis are big and delicious, at a reasonable price.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Curry Chicken Roti

Super delicious...food ready in 15 minutes as instructed...huge portions...restored our patronage once again!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Edit… I’ve been coming here for years, even after I moved over 2 hours away. The food is NOT the same. Everything we ordered was incredibly bland, we are so disappointed. I’ve read some of the review replies and I have to disagree with the

I really want to give this place a 5/5 because the food is amazing, but they are unbelievably slow and when you call them, it almost always goes straight into voicemail. I have never gotten my food in time even despite placing my order at

Amazing oxtail stew. The rice and beans are so good. Portion size was huge, had it over 2 meals. Accidentally dropped my friends goat curry and the staff helped make a new one, no charge. Also super helpful when asking for recommendations.

I was really looking foward to this as Shandras was my go to place for caribean. I visited BBQ Bandits yesterday and their ribs were amazing. Today we wanted caribean, ordered the goat dinner, jerk dinner, chicken roti. The rice was not

Got the chickpea roti and it was so good. Huge and tones of chickpeas and potatoes for 10$ including tax. Roti was Trinidadian style and well made. Haven't got the chance to try the doubles, but will come back on a weekend to try some.

first time there got the oxtail, and it was amazing. If i lived in Hamilton, i would eat here 5 times a week. Great service, too
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

I have been going here for many years. 1st time with new owners and it's lacking the wonderful curry flavor the past owner had. My daughter and I agreed, it's rather tasteless. It looks the same, but no flavor. Disappointing.

Chicken roti was good but for $18 for lunch, not THAT good. Also don't recommend buying a can of pop, It costs $2.25
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Recommended dishes
Curry Chicken Roti

Sooo disappointing!! I was a regular customer when Sandra owned it, but after the recent sale... straight down hill. I've tried the new owners versions a couple of times in the hope it would get better but no....

I had a chickpea roti and my girl had the stew chicken and we both really enjoyed our meals! Might be the best roti I’ve had in YEARS. Also, my serving was soo big that I kept the other half for dinner …

Food isn't the best anymore. The doubles is an absolute joke they use the premade phlourie mix they sell at food basics and it becomes hard. The stew chicken is also missing it's flavour.

Awesome shrimp roti and service. I order her almost every Friday ever since I found them. The roti is very large and affordable. Wonderful choice for a short budget meal. More

Portions were huge. One meal could have served two easily. The food was very tasty. We had goat curry and jerk chicken.
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

Big portions, good options and great prices! I don't know why the food tastes better and better every time.. would definitely recommend this place!

Just brought home some of the best jerk chicken I've ever had, my wife got the roti it was also fantastic!!! I would highly recommend this place.

A frigging mazing. I've lived in the Caribbean and this might be Hamilton's best Caribbean restaurant. The Caribbean chinese is legit too!

Goat with rice was great. Wish they offered goat with bones. But great taste.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Chicken stew is my favourite, goat roti is my boyfriend’s favourite… won’t go anywhere else for roti or Caribbean food altogether !

Great food, great atmosphere. Would totally recommend!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Large portions of food that’s absolutely bursting with flavor... and definitely do not miss out on the dosa!

Best curry goat and jerk chicken in the gta! They are always busy so order ahead you won't be disappointed!

Their Rotti & Curry Chicken with Rice are awesome. Great portion sizes and tasty. I will recommend 100%.

The jerk chicken is delicious, well cooked and is only 20 min wait time.. Must try
Food: 5…
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Wow great chicken roti. Amazing flavour and the size is unreal. Come order one, you won't regret it!

Great food and extremely filly 10/10 would recommend you wont be disappointed.
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Omg the flavors of the oxtail stew and rice fantastic so much its going to be lunch for tomorrow ❤️

Food is amazing. I tried the goat curry roti and the raspberry coconut pastry dessert!

Best roti I've ever had, hands down. Was enough to feed two easily. Probably 1kg.

Everything was delicious! Chicken Curry and Roti just melt in your mouth …