Mr. Jerk

What is Mr. Jerk? Located within Peanut Plaza on Don Mills Road near Fairview Mall, this beloved branch of Mr. Jerk is legendary across Toronto as one of the few Caribbean eateries that still cooks its meats over authentic open charcoal grills. The aromatic smoke billows temptingly outside the plaza, drawing generations of North York residents, students, and commuters for robust, time-honoured Jamaican recipes.

Mr. Jerk Menu & What to Order The charcoal grill imparts an unmistakable smoky char that sets this location apart. The essential order is the Jerk Chicken or Jerk Pork ordered by the pound or as a dinner platter with fragrant rice and peas, tangy coleslaw, and extra Scotch bonnet jerk gravy. The kitchen also turns out deeply rich braised Jamaican oxtail laden with broad beans and fall-apart curry goat wrapped inside soft, griddled dhalpuri roti. Complement the meal with freshly fried Jamaican festivals—sweet cornmeal dumplings—and a can of imported Ting grapefruit soda.

Know Before You Go The shop is open seven days a week, serving until 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. The line moves fast during the peak lunch and dinner hours. Peanut Plaza provides an expansive free parking lot directly adjacent to the entrance, and the location is easily reached via the 25 Don Mills bus from Don Mills Station.