The Islands
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM; Sat-Sun 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Menu
- 24-Hour Marinated Jerk Chicken
- Slow-Braised Oxtail with Butter Beans
- Curry Goat with Rice and Peas
A priced menu is not on this page.
Fort York-Liberty Village
Caribbean & Jamaican
(416) 588-9933
What is The Islands Caribbean Cookshop? The Islands Caribbean Cookshop is a fast-casual Jamaican eatery situated in Unit 131 of the historic Liberty Market Building at 171 East Liberty Street in Liberty Village. Delivering authentic island flavors to west-end condo dwellers and office professionals, the cookshop marinates its meats in traditional scotch bonnet and allspice rubs.
The Islands Caribbean Cookshop Menu & What to Order The counter serves generous platters of slow-simmered Caribbean staples. The signature Jerk Chicken is marinated for twenty-four hours in house jerk spice before being grilled to juicy perfection, while the melt-in-your-mouth braised Oxtail with rich butter bean gravy over rice and peas is a consistent crowd favorite. Complete your meal with crispy fried festival dumplings and sweet golden plantains.
Know Before You Go Located in the central breezeway of the Liberty Market Building, the shop offers counter ordering with indoor seating as well as rapid takeout. Portions are hearty, with combo plates easily satisfying large appetites.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Islands
Menu highlights at The Islands include 24-Hour Marinated Jerk Chicken, Slow-Braised Oxtail with Butter Beans, Curry Goat with Rice and Peas, Fried Sweet Plantains, Boneless Curry Chicken Roti, Golden Fried Festival, Island Soda Kola Champagne. A priced menu is not on this page.