What to order at Patois

Must order
The Double Down sandwich, jerk chicken between two Jamaican patties.
Signature dishes
Double Down patty sandwich, Juicy jerk chicken
Editor tip
JunePlum by Patois next door at 796 Dundas is the patty-and-drink offshoot. Closed Mondays.
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CuisineCaribbean
Price$$
Neighborhoodkensington-market
HoursTue-Thu 17:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-23:00
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Signature dishes: Double Down patty sandwich, Juicy jerk chicken

Must order: The Double Down sandwich, jerk chicken between two Jamaican patties.

Tip: JunePlum by Patois next door at 796 Dundas is the patty-and-drink offshoot. Closed Mondays.

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Address: 794 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1V1

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