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Lloyd's Patty Plus
89/100 (443 ratings)
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Caribbean
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Caribbean
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"Checked this place out thanks to the high reviews that I seen on here and I am sure glad that I did! I tried the jerk chicken box and one..."
Dan Lepkowski
"Finally had a chance to check out this spot and man am I glad I did. I love a good Jamaican patty and unfortunately don't come across too many that..."
Jay B
"Spicy beef patties YES. I have to make this 140 characters but that's really all there is to say. This is a takeout place. Get all the spicy..."
A-and-C
"Since the area in the front is so small and gets a little chaotic when it's busy, Im basing my rating solely on what they're famous for, the patties...."
Not Nathan
"I love their patties and have for over 20 years.  No other brand comes close.     I use to buy them by the case and often swing by for fresh ones..."
Corner Deuce
"Absolutely delicious Jamaican patties that are well-priced ($2.50 for a single patty); served as they promised, still steaming hot and..."
Dawne Law
"best patties in the city. this place gets busy during lunch but it's still super quick compared to other restaurants in the area. the..."
Ray
"Their Jamaican patties are delicious!!! Super moist, flaky and flavourful. I love the spicy ones. You can purchase them frozen or cooked, I believe..."
That Girl
"Delicious pattys! Go there on Friday or Saturday & they have Jamaican jerk chicken! Very friendly employees including Lloyd himself who helps people..."
Jennifer Boyer
"Me and my family used to play paintball in the area and every time we had to come grab a patty here, now I got just for the patties. All the people..."
Bobbie MacEachern
"Patties are awesome, however, the chicken and rice on Friday is by far the best. I usually get a lb of chicken and a large rice... good for two..."
DRenn
"The spicy patties are great. Same with the jerk chicken. These guys have been making this stuff for a long time and you can..."
Rick E Bobby
"I love their patties. Me and my mom love their jerk chicken and rice and peas sooooo much that we come their every friday or we order early...."
Rose
"Best Patty's in Calgary. After reading all the reviews on here about this place I have to say thatLloyds does have the best pattys in Calgary. i..."
Babu
"Delicious & Spicy Patty's. Excellent patty's, hot sauce on the side is the..."
Yani
"So amazing! Since my first Lloyd's visit in December, I've been hooked ever since.I race out of work on Fridays from the NW to make it in time..."
Foodie88
"Jerk Chicken Fridays!!!. Love the spicy HOT jerk chicken on fridays only...the sauce that comes with it makes it even hotter! Just like the..."
Jrmj0016
"Nice crispy pastry, the right amount of heat (for me) on their spicy beef ones, and flavourful veggie patties. The husband's not as keen on..."
Quebecoise
"Yum!. I've been looking around for a good Jamaican Patty place and this one does it justice! The spicy chicken is my favorite and if you get 2 or..."
Samantha Lawrence
"Best Patties. It's a small place to get the best Jamaican patties. I don't think there is any other place in Calgary that sells as good of patties..."
UrbanBao
"Best Jamaican Patties in town!. I love this place eventhough there isn't much of a selection. The patties here are delicious and the price is..."
Omigosh
"Best Patties ever. I've been eating patties from Lloyd's for 20+ years. Excellent patties...nothing else is..."
Jason Maharaj
"Yummy Patties. The title says it all, they have yummy patties. That's it. The only thing on the menu are chicken & beef patties in original and..."
James
"At real taste of the Caribbean. The Cornish nasties taste just like down south. We buy them and store them frozen at home. A Calgary..."
Michael Macdonald
"Terrific Patties. Having found out about Lloyd's offering freshly made patties I dropped in and picked up a few to take home.Both the spicy and..."
CowTown ChowHound
"Best Jamaican Patties Deal. I actually don't know if they sell anything but Jamaican Patties at Lloyd's. But their patties are reason enough to..."
Tunit
"I grew up on Jamaican Patties during my adolescent years in Toronto. Everywhere I turned they were there, in the malls, food courts, convenience..."
YYC's Best Eats
"I like the spicy beef. It’s really spicy. The fresh pastry is so flaky and good, the patties never make it past the car trip home. Or sometimes not..."
Are You Gonna Eat That
"There's a saying in business that applies to finding a niche. "Do one thing and do it better than anybody else". This is something that can be taken..."
CowTown ChowHound
"When it comes to Lloyd’s Patty Plus, located in Short Pants Plaza, the name means something. This establishment, run by the friendly Mr Lloyd and..."
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Ricardo's Hideaway
85/100 (1964 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
Jamaican
Bar
Pub
Caribbean
Jamaican
Dinner
Caribbean
Jamaican
Reservations
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Table Service
Outdoor Seating
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Mid-range
"Cute little Caribbean rum bar just off 17th ave. The atmosphere is pretty chill and the servers were really lovely and attentive. The jerk chicken..."
Whitegurlsushi
"Amazing drinks, great quality of food, nice atmosphere, and great service. I would highly recommend the Piña Colada and plantain chips. Great place..."
Food Generalist
"I really like the vibe in here. It's quaint, cozy, and personal. The music really relaxes you and you (should) feel at home. This time we ate the..."
Tmoski
"It was Friday night and I wanted to go out. Despite that night being the start of The Big Taste festival, a nine-day event of restaurant specials,..."
Hitting The Sauce
"Update:Two recent trips here have confirmed the food isn't quite as good as it was initially... BUT still well above average! ..."
Cnote
"Delightful spot!! Like taking a tropical vacation, we forgot we were even in Calgary. The drinks are poured heavy but are delicious and festive and..."
Bridgette
"My friend and I tried several dishes (the sweet potato fries, the corn, the romaine, and the empanadas). Everything was delicious. My friend loved..."
Meaghan McGraw
"Another great little spot I stumbled on recently with friends. The selection of rum and food is to die for. The staff were very professional..."
Matt Thomas
"John the bartender served cocktails to cover the spectrum. The Hawaiian Ryan and Lights Out worked the rum range. Cashew nuts fit. His own Black..."
Carey Hilgartner
"The patio is super cute and nice atmosphere. Only downside is that it's currently facing a ton of construction and it's hard to get to also for that..."
Julie Moreno
"Food was excellent! Made the mistake of coming here when I couldn't eat meat so we ordered the meatless dishes and everything we ate was delicious!..."
Lien Tran
"Sat at the bar. Super cute place, great drinks, bartenders were super friendly! Definitely check this place..."
Shayla Walker
"I can't believe I lived in Calgary this long without going to this place, it really is a hideaway. Let me tell you what you're missing out on -..."
S
"Fun little spot with a great patio. Super talented bartenders and in house themed cocktails. Don't leave without trying the sweet and spicy chicken..."
Elizabeth Vecchio
Simply Irie Caribbean Cuisine
82/100 (869 ratings)
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Vegan Options
Caribbean
Caribbean
Jamaican
Jamaican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Curry
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Caribbean
Jamaican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
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Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The best Jamaican Patty I’ve had. I eat here weekly and always enjoy the food and the friendly..."
Rohan Nicholas
"Absolutely delicious! I especially loved the fall off the bone, tender amazing oxtail! We tried the roti, snapper and the jerk wings and all of the..."
Cecilia Abalos
"Today we found this cozy place and yummy food. When I just saw the food and smelled it I felt home even though I'm Colombian. We loved the..."
Ely Vasallo A
"The best roti and jerk wings in the..."
Jody Sunderland
"My favorite spot for Jamaican food in the city! The jerk chicken is bomb every..."
Tatiana Sarah
"My Beautiful friend introduced me to this wonderful place. Every time I go to Calgary their Roti is a must. The Staff is amazing wonderful and so..."
Michelle Marcinowski
"I love going to this place ever since i found it i can't stop going. The food is amazing always on point and service is always excellent, not to..."
Deborah Tomlinson
"I can't believe I didn't check this place out sooner!! Roti here is really good, can't wait to get back and try the rest of the..."
Aneesa Sousa
"This has become my favorite chill spot ever! The food is awesome and the people are even better. It's just like Cheers - everyone knows your..."
Kristi Keller
"The food there took me right back home to Trinidad. Very friendly staff. Great to know that Trinidad is not so far away after..."
Marvin Ishmael
"The goat patties are amazing �� Service and atmosphere are as warm as the island itself..."
Prince Harding
"I love everything about this place! Fay, Pat, Roger, Nathan, Landon (and everyone whose name I haven't learned...or haven't spelled properly) treat..."
Lisa Reinhardt
"Such a comfortable, family friendly environment. I love this restsurant & the food is mouth watering..."
Anya EssenSe
"Great food.Great service! If you have yet to try caribbean food, this is the place to do..."
Diana An
"The best Jamaican food period. The most inviting loving atmosphere. One of my favorite places to..."
Andy Freedman
"Yummy Goodness!! Lovely hosts!! Top Shelf!! I highly recommend you check it out!! I'm soooooo happy they are so close to me!!..."
Karen Jackson Longland
"The food was fantastic! Tried a few things on the menu and everything was SO GOOD! Jerk chicken was very tender. House made drinks were very..."
Karen Devastation Lewin
"Im gonna give you five stars but I do have some feedback. I ordered oxtail to go, came with oxtail, veggies and rice. The food tasted phenomenal,..."
David DeWolfe
"Tried this place for the first time a few weeks ago and have been back for more. Probably the best food I’ve eaten in a very long time. I would..."
Getinmybelly
"Incredible spot for authentic Caribbean fare. All the staff here are so sweet and helpful, instantly making you feel right at home. To start we..."
Quince
"Authentic Jamaican atmosphere; service and food were great; jerk chicken just like in Jamaica. First time there and will definitely go back when we..."
Rodger Vizbar
"Yes! Yes! Yes! Irie place mon! When I'm missing Jamaica this is my go to place. Eat in or take out, both are good options...yes you may wait about..."
Nicole Sa'id
"Great spot!! Location leaves something to be desired, but the food is always on point. Traditional beverages and a relaxed atmosphere just add to it...."
Natasha
"The Jerk chicken is really good! Very tender and juicy with a just right amount of spicy heat. I will definitely be back to try some other items that..."
Lorna Myers
"This place is amazing! The jerk chicken is fresh and tender and the coleslaw is to die for. Been here a couple of times and its been consistent. The..."
Joyce Jebose
"Love this spot. Location is odd but they are friendly, relaxed and welcoming. The patties are alright maybe a tad dry, but the oxtail (typical..."
Tmoski
"I'm so happy I finally went!  The jerk chicken pizza is INCREDIBLE and the curry chicken dish is sublime.  I had a malibu rum and mango slush drink..."
Amanda Grant
"I've tried several things at Simply Irie but it took the last two visits to find the sweet spot and it's absolutely fantastic: It's the beef roti...."
Gianni M
"Best Ackerman and salt fish I've had outside of Jamaica. Large portion and very reasonably priced. Great value!Faye treats you real good..."
Paul McLean Schmalz
"Amazing food:-) worth waiting for!!!. A must restaurant to visit. Food is truly authentic, mouthwatering and scrumptious. Very cozy restaurant run by..."
Majonzak
"The Best Discovery This Year. I am a picky eater, mainly because I love to cook. Me and my bf spotted this place today and decided to check it out...."
Yekaterina
"Great food! Great service!. Just went to Simply Irie for the first time and loved it! My gf had the goat curry, I had the jerk chicken, patties as an..."
Bfmanahan
"I love this place! Great food, lovely owners, wonderful friendly atmosphere. Pat and Faye make me feel so at home and their food is..."
Tara Wilson
"The BEST GOAT!!. The Jamaican burrito; the roti! It is much bigger than any burrito I've had in Calgary. The goat curry is so amazingly flavourful,..."
Bankview_belle
"THE BEST CARIBBEAN FOOD IN CALGARY DON'T GO ANYWHERE ELSE. Coming from a Caribbean background and from Toronto where they have good Caribbean food...."
Nekesha_felix
"Simply the BEST. I can't get enough of this place. The food is awesome! My favourite dishes are ackee and saltfish and oxtail! It definitely hits the..."
Leah_guevarra
"Try the oxtail!. The oxtail was delicious. So flavorful. The owners are very, very friendly. They gave us some breadfruit and sorrel ginger drink to..."
Whitney
"Exactly what we needed!. First time at this restaurant and it tastes exactly like my family makes. Had the chicken meat patty and the chicken roti...."
Robin Prashad
"SImply Delicious. I go to Simply Irie on a somewhat regular basis. It being on my walk to work doesn't help me not stopping by for a Jamaican Patty..."
Stephen W M Smith
"Great new place on 17th ave. The food was fantastic and the portions were very large. The atmosphere was lovely we had a feeling that family was..."
Anastasia0110
"Amazing..."
Desirae
"Goat Roti. Ya mon, this old goat really enjoyed a visit to Simply Irie. 4 of us went and checked out some different dishes. All were delightful. Warm..."
Achillides
"Located in downtown Calgary, Simply Irie is a pleasant little restaurant that brings a taste of vibrant Caribbean culture to Alberta. From the bright..."
Ufuoma Muwhen
"This Jamaican food was delicious. Size and price are fair. The music, colours, and everything there make you feel you are in Jamaica. Servers are..."
cindy posada
"Sorry for the half-eaten food, I was really hungary before I took these photos. My fiancee and I came here for lunch on Sunday, and we were craving..."
Chien An Chou
"listen. Ox tail as odd as it seems, you GOTTA try it. the fact they got sided of sweet fried plantains just hits so close to home and they got..."
Sebastian c
"Visited from Toronto and ordered with my sister, hubby and nephew. We were impressed for a few reasons (in no particular order) 1. The service was..."
Rochelle Whyne
"I went there yesterday. I ordered the Tofu Curry dish and it was super excellent. I got almost three meals out of it! My partner had the jerk chicken..."
Shannon Clarke
"First time going to simply Irie and wow what an experience. We sat outside in the patio which was such a delight. The staff from the moment we..."
Matt Thomas
Krazy Jerk
80/100 (518 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
Jamaican
Caribbean
Jamaican
Caribbean
Jamaican
"Service was very nice and friendly personal people! Now I haven't had Jamaican food that many times so I had high expectations and boy was it good I..."
Konnymi
"Went to Krazy Jerk for lunch with a friend yesterday and was pleasantly surprised! We decided to order 2 different dishes and share, the barby fried..."
Cheryl Cooper
"Only been here once, but will definitely be back. Service was amazing! Very attentive and friendly. I had the fried plantain to start and they were..."
Carrie Johnson
"They take care of you. Came in thinking just another jamican place. There's a little soul in the food though! Give a try! Good portions, and more..."
Patrick Audet
"The food does not disappoint - tastes like it is straight out of a Jamaican shack - my only complaint is it's hard to find a menu online and they run..."
Natalie
"First time trying Caribbean food and thoroughly enjoyed it. Krazy Jerk is a friendly, tasty, little hole in the wall. The service was great, even..."
Britt Rae
"Seemed high priced, confusing menu, not a great atmosphere. But the chicken dishes were really awesome. I've been craving the homemade bbq sauce..."
A-and-C
"Best thing I've eaten in the 10 days I spent in Calgary.. Very friendly staff and excellent food. Jerk Chicken was fall of the bone, the salad was..."
Peters_mark
"Chill atmosphere,feels authentic. Seems like a hangout for the neighborhood Jamaicans and it's full of friendly happy people. Great service,great..."
Rhidiculous