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Mona's Roti

Restaurant Fast food restaurant Caribbean restaurant

Warm, family-run Trinidadian roti bakery also furnishing jerk chicken, curries & West Indian drinks. People often mention roti, good, doubles, service, Roti, curry, delicious, chicken, order, amazing,


Address

4810 Sheppard Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1S 4N6, Canada

Website

monasroti.com

Contact

+1 416-412-1200

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: (Christmas Day), 10 am to 8 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: (Boxing Day), 10 am to 8 pm, Hours might differ
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Sunday: (New Year's Eve), Closed, Hours might differ

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: roti (38) good (31) doubles (18) service (17) Roti (16) curry (16) delicious (16) chicken (13) order (13) amazing (12)
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  • 5/5 Tash 2 years ago on Google
    This restaurant has been a staple in my life since I was a child. I have vivid memories of my mom taking me with her to pick up Roti Skin, Doubles and Pholourie. Everytime, it's always good. Today I picked up a Chicken Roti, Doubles and some Pholourie and it was so good. You can't go wrong with this place.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Victor P. 2 years ago on Google
    Very clean take-out restaurant. Staff members are very friendly, polite, professional & hardworking. Quality of food is great but the portions are way too small for the prices that they charge. For example, their Doubles used to be 50% larger than what they currently are. Always a long lineup & long wait. They surely can afford to hire a couple more staff members if they really care about efficient customer service.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Farihah S. 1 year ago on Google
    Hands down, one of my favorite roti shops in Scarborough and probably all of Toronto. I used to live in the neighborhood and walk to the shop as a kid. I drive over 50km to get Mona's and it's worth it! Amazing service and the food tastes like home! Try my favorite roti combination of Jerk Chicken and Pumpkin always with pepper sauce 🥰✨.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Edgar 3 years ago on Google
    We ordered take-out from Mona’s Roti a couple of months ago, after hearing good recommendations and reading good reviews. In our experience, the food was good but, it certainly didn’t live up to the expectations. The Roti wraps were substantial but, the fillings weren’t as tasty and the meat to veggie ratio was a little disappointing. However, we tried one of the Jerk Leg sides and, that was much better.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Archibillis R. 1 year ago on Google
    It had been 10 yrs since my last visit to monas when i found myself back home in scarborough. I was amazed that the food had not changed an inch. Had the vegetable dalpuri and a side of curry chicken. The channa bagee and pumpkin was fresh and tasty. The curry chicken was the star. Made me feel my granny cooked it from the grave. Chicken was juicy flavourful and amazing dip for the roti. Will always be back the moment i land in Toronto
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John M. 2 years ago on Google
    Visited my family for the first time since the pandemic. First place I headed to for good home type food was to Mona’s. Got chicken roti and a couple doubles, wanted aloo pie but didn’t have any. Food is always good and never disappoint. The only gripe I had was the roti felt smaller so it seems like the curry chicken and potato’s are portion out . Definitely will get another before I head back to the States.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Megha B. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is very well known for their rotis. Heard they're the best in Scarborough and I was excited to try their food. When I got there, it looked promising because it was packed and you can see the ladies making the rotis and everything looks fresh and delicious. But being titled the best has to come with consistency and maybe I was there on a bad day but I won't be back. I ordered doubles and pumpkin and a parantha. The doubles were bad...the Bara was very yellow and thick and I'm not sure how it's made but it wasn't good. The Channa was pretty dry and it was plain. We specifically requested only tamarind on one and the other with everything. They gave both plain and nothing on the side. The Channa had no flavour to it. I requested pepper sauce on the side and even the pepper sauce is just ok. I'm comparing this to my experiences trying doubles around Toronto this summer. Mona's doubles let me down. I was told their roti is better but I wouldn't be back to try it. The pumpkin was pretty good and the parantha was good too. The highlight was trying their peanut punch...delicious and well worth it. Takes so long to get your order even if you call to order for pickup, they got the order wrong and it didn't taste good.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Solomon W. 1 year ago on Google
    Mona has developed an amazing and efficient ordering system. Not a place to sit in and eat, you can place your order to-go for some delicious roti. I had the goat roti and doubles: Amazing fare - well worth the trip!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 bbt J. 10 months ago on Google
    First time at Mona’s Roti. The staff are friendly and helped us figure out what to order. Upon walking in, a staff member came up to us to take our order on an iPad, offer suggestions and answer questions. Quick and painless process. We ordered: $14.80 Goat Rice Meal, Rice and Peas, Potato, Pepper Sauce On Side ($0.30)- so good. The meat is tender and not too gamey. The rice is delish. The hot pepper sauce is excellent. $13.30 Chicken Boneless Roti, DAHLPURI WRAPPED, Potato, Pepper Sauce On Side ($0.30)- chicken is kinda dry. Wish there was more sauce. The Roti has good texture and is tasty but the combination didn’t quite hit the mark. It is more dry and bland than I would like. Service is super fast and efficient. Will definitely be coming back to try other dishes.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Cheryl B. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is tasty but I waited more than 1/2 hr to get my order. The woman at the cash continuously went to dish out food because there seemed to be much confusion with the orders. she Never washed her hands and should have since she's handling cash. orders were sitting at the cash waiting for her to process and that caused further delay.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pratik G. 1 year ago on Google
    The jerk chicken with rice and pumpkin was delicious and cooked very well. The rice has the right amount of spice and portions were quite filling
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bosco T. 1 year ago on Google
    Good system, good food! Doubles are strong (not best I’ve had locally) and realizing I’m not a big fan of Dahlpuri on the side. Ox tail was well made! Really like that I got to pick vegetable when ordering online. Will be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Esther K. 9 months ago on Google
    FINALLY got off work early enough to fetch some Mona's at 6pm for dinner this past Friday. It's been a year since we've had and I was STOKED to get two doubles with our meal but the lady told us they had run out so I paid and waited for the rest of my food. Shortly after, a gentleman behind me asked for doubles but instead of being told no, the lady in the kitchen said she could give him three. After that, another man made a hand gesture of what looked like a '6' to the lady in the kitchen and she nodded she could make some for him as well. After observing this, I asked if there happened to be two extra doubles around but again I was told no. Although I'm a huge fan of the food, I was incredibly disappointed with how unjust this service was at Mona's.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Monifa 3. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place!! The food was delicious!! I haven't had such amazing food Roti, Pholourie and doubles outside of Trinidad and Brooklyn. A real amazing little spot in Scarborough!! Definitely a place to try out.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Darren H. 9 months ago on Google
    The Veg Medley Roti Wrap is knee-weakening good! And I'm no vegetarian. Spinach, pumpkin, and channa combo provides a strong flavorful punch and the dhalpuri skin is the fluffiest I've had. The only thing holding it back is its small size. Four bites and I was done. Increase the size or give us a 2/$15 option. Skip the Fahmee pattie. Too much shell and too little filling. Mine was a bit stale tasting. For lunch, get there early for quickest service. Any time past 11:30 am and you're hit with a 20-min wait minimum.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Darr H. 9 months ago on Google
    The curry goat and rice is a winner. We know the roti is 10/10 but the rice and peas is no slouch. The beans are sizeable and the rice has a good mush feel. Also, they don't charge extra for beans like that other roti place. The goat meat is cut up to small pieces which gives it a nice chew. The curry sauce is just about perfect. The friendly, fast "ipad" service is also above standard. The turnaround time of around 5-10 minutes on my trip easily outpaces competing roti spots in the area. I can see why this is the "go to" spot for many people in the area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Soca w. 3 years ago on Google
    13 dollars for a duck roti , with shredded duck and a pile of bones , never will I make this mistake again.

  • 5/5 Yoga for the Mature Woman - Indira's Kundalini Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing service, so impressed with the organization of this establishment. The food is also excellent!

  • 5/5 Kineta C. 2 years ago on Google
    Roti is so fluffy and delicious. Portions are on point. If you want a good roti in Scarborough and don't want to be disappointed, go here! They have lots of treats from back home. They have the coolest food line where you can see what your getting everytime.

  • 5/5 Ian H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great roti very flavorful,delightfully amazingly delicious. Scarborough staple for years . Get there and enjoy people !

  • 4/5 K W. 3 years ago on Google
    April 2021: 3.5★ Unexpectedly in this plaza you'll find several food establishments including Mona's Roti. This place primarily does take out. The roti itself is decent. Very flaky. The boneless curry chicken is good, but I can't say it's amazing. There's certainly a good curry flavor, but find that the curry is a little milder and not intense. Not bad, but the portions are a bit smaller. Roti sizes are ok.

  • 5/5 Alex G. 3 years ago on Google
    I ordered ahead since I was told by a friend the place typically has long lineups, pickup was quick and easy! A lovely young lady met me at the takeout section with the order. Jerk chicken was amazing! Will be coming back

  • 5/5 Shanel L. 3 years ago on Google
    Delish and always good

  • 4/5 Marjolaine P. 3 years ago on Google
    I was missing the food I had in Trinidad, so I stopped by this joint and satisfied my craving with some delicious goat curry roti (boneless) and doubles. Hands down my go-to for roti now.

  • 5/5 Matthew M. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is amazing. Must have the doubles. Rotis are also amazing.

  • 5/5 Debra W. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food

  • 5/5 Monica L. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing rotis, come all the way from the East end just to get some. Always fresh and friendly service.

  • 5/5 Ace 2 years ago on Google
    Love them…but the wait is sometimes yikes. Highly recommend. Most of the time we just order the roti skins and make our own curry. Their snacks are good too if fresh.

  • 4/5 Wally M. 2 years ago on Google
    I've enjoyed their food better than some other places I've had

  • 5/5 Nerosh S. 2 years ago on Google
    I've long waited to try this place and finally had time to stop by. great fast service fresh flavourful foods what more can one ask for. Their doubles are amazing just perfect in every sense. Can't wait to go back and try more of their menu

  • 4/5 Ali P. 1 year ago on Google
    Doubles were great! Both the bread and the filling tasted fresh. Chickpea filling was flavourful, though I wish it was a tiny bit spicier. If you’re looking for doubles I would highly suggest Mona’s Roti. Purchased a dozen doubles for $33

  • 5/5 Joe 1 year ago on Google
    Very very delicious curry chicken roti. Bit of a slow service for a Wednesday early afternoon but I guess the wait paid off. People lined up to outside the door for a reason. Fair prices and turn around of the food trays was non stop so you know it was fresh.

  • 3/5 Uncle C. 1 year ago on Google
    The roti was a bit dry. The goat was very lean for my taste.

  • 1/5 May W. 10 months ago on Google
    The food is great and I have no complaints about the restaurant. The only complaint I have is that the restaurant closes way too early….. 7 o’clock. It’s dinner time and half the time I want to have roti and I can’t have it because they closed by 7pm wayyyy to early this is more lunch place than anything else. The hours are not good.

  • 3/5 Roy S. 10 months ago on Google
    Been there several times. Roti was cold. Food was overpriced for the portions. It's a takeout restaurant, probably won't go there again. So many place I can go have a sit down meal that won't cost as much. Not a very friendly environment. Always feel rushed when giving my order.

  • 4/5 Sean C. 9 months ago on Google
    Slightly disappointed compared to expectations. The texture of the roti is average, not firm enough, and even a bit crumbly. After a few bites, the fillings inside the roti start falling apart. However, the sauce of the butter chicken is still very good, and the most surprising is their potato selection and texture. Additionally, a friendly tip: their drinks are unique, but they contain a very high amount of sugar! Choose carefully!

  • 4/5 Can K. 5 months ago on Google
    Traditional and delicious spot for local Caribbean food. Their roti is made in store and always fresh. I wish they had a seating for dine-in. But their huge portions are still ok for take out.

  • 5/5 Jack L. 8 months ago on Google
    Had the chance to finally try this place. The whole operation inside is great, everyone is busy in their roles to ensure everything is fresh. The doubles was my favorite. The rice boxes can be a bit try. Definitely will ask for extra gravy. Expect to lineup for a while when you visit as it is a strictly takeout place.

  • 4/5 Hum B. 5 months ago on Google
    Mona's rotis are pretty good, much like what you'd find in other spots around town. They're tasty and come neatly packed, which is a plus. But here's the thing – they don't bring anything extraordinary to the table. What caught my attention, though, is that the portion size is a bit on the smaller side compared to other places serving similar stuff. On the bright side, you can tell they put effort into how they pack things up, and the flavor is definitely there. So, if you're all about a satisfying taste and don't mind a smaller serving, Mona's is a decent choice. It's just that they might not be the go-to if you're after a big, hearty meal. It's a bit of a trade-off between quality and quantity, and that might sway your decision depending on what you're craving.

  • 5/5 Marianne G. 3 years ago on Google
    I've heard of the long lineup daily at this place but when I went at 11:30, I was the second person served while 3 others were already waiting for their food. So the wait wasn't very long and the staff I had contact with were pleasant. I've wanted to try their roti for the longest time so I finally came in. YES! The boneless roti with potatoes was amazing! Not oily and not falling apart. My mom will love this place. She's getting a roti when I visit her tomorrow! I'll try their doubles then. 😁 #Yummy

  • 4/5 Arshad M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good daal puri (Original) Good daal puri

  • 4/5 Tony H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and service .

  • 5/5 Zachary B. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is regularly fresh and flavorful, staff members hands over excellent customer service. I loved how clean it is and ambience. Will visit here again.

  • 5/5 Jessie C. 3 years ago on Google
    I ordered for take out, it is a hard time for all of us right now, but Monas was very professional, the packaging was very neat and all packaged separately and followed small requests. I am very satisfied . Thank you for going above and beyond. I will be back soon !

  • 5/5 Anj B. 3 years ago on Google
    Wow! Mona's Roti Ajax. Fresh and filling. Try the curry potato roti wrap with veggies and pumpkin. Delicious 😋

  • 5/5 Vel M. 3 years ago on Google
    They got Indians from the mother land working here now. Hopefully they can expand the menu to include more Indian items cause you can't have just roti and curry and call yourself Indian.

  • 4/5 bigtaxrefund 3 years ago on Google
    Their quality used to be better before the store got larger. The dhalpouri needs some serious geera. Overall they are awesome in customer service and quality. So far they're a 4 star or 80%. Add the geera and I'll give u all 100%

  • 5/5 Jequille D. 3 years ago on Google
    Call ahead they're always busy!!!

  • 4/5 Wafi M. 3 years ago on Google
    Really good food.

  • 5/5 Shawna S. 3 years ago on Google
    My fav place to get roti, delicious food and great staff:)

  • 5/5 Tara M. 3 years ago on Google
    Love their roti and they have the best roti skins if you want to make your own curry. Also love the pholourie. I haven't tried everything, but everything I've tried has been excellent. Only downside is there are often lineups, but they have online ordering now that looks pretty fast to pickup. I recommend them highly!

  • 5/5 Caiden V. 3 years ago on Google
    They offer an awesome variety of delicious food. I liked dining here. The employees are always friendly, rates are reasonable and the spot is always neat.

  • 5/5 J G. 3 years ago on Google
    Fast and friendly service. Inside area makes it hard to socially distance so order through their website and skip the line. Roti was amazing and had the right amount of spice.

  • 5/5 Cash V. 3 years ago on Google
    This spot obviously knows how to take care of their customers. Constantly with a super friendly approach. The food is reasonably priced, constantly fresh and neat.

  • 5/5 Troy H. 3 years ago on Google
    Yesterday was the first time we went to this excellent restaurant. But It is surely not the last. We had great time with the good service, with the superb meal and fine drinks and with the friendly price. We will no doubt visit there again.

  • 5/5 Dakota W. 3 years ago on Google
    This place gives excellent service as well as delicious menu. My favourite spot in the city. The drinks and food came out fast and the prices were economical. Will definitely recommend this place.

  • 5/5 Gary Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Order ahead to avoid the wait. Got there on a weekday at around 3pm thinking it would not be busy. Huge line up outside the store and service was not the quickest which is understandable because of the amount of orders they receive. Staff was nice and kept the line outside the store updated on wait times. They had a girl take our order on a iPad in the line inside the store. Got the Boneless Curry chicken in a dahlpuri. Perfect amount of chicken and potatoes. I just wish it was more saucy with more curry.

  • 5/5 Nikketa H. 3 years ago on Google
    As always the best roti in Toronto! Also great COVID safety measures in place 👍👍

  • 5/5 Dwayne F. 3 years ago on Google
    This site is my preferable restaurant. Of all restaurants I know I favor it most. I never miss an opportunity to go to that place. everytime I want to go to a good lunch, this restaurant comes straightaway to my mind. good and diverse food and a large list of dishes.well mannered staff members, and agreeable spirit. Not less important, the charge is modest. I suggest this restaurant with great pleasure.

  • 4/5 Melissa R. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the new decor

  • 5/5 Daniel L. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely Delicious! I prefer the Jerk Chicken over the Curry Goat, but overall an amazing experience!

  • 5/5 Amar P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great spot for proper rotis

  • 5/5 C B. 3 years ago on Google
    Mount watering flavour and big portions. It’s the best goat roti I’ve tried in the GTA.

  • 5/5 Indran R. 3 years ago on Google
    I am a customer about 15 years, very clean and delicious food. The New renovation is great. As usual the customer service is excellent.

  • 5/5 Trudi M. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious home cooked food.

  • 1/5 Richard A. 3 years ago on Google
    My order wasn't correct and their beef tastes like pork.

  • 5/5 Camilo B. 3 years ago on Google
    I tried this place before with a friend and I am addicted ever since. I enjoyed the good mood and tasty dishes and drinks. Keep it up.

  • 5/5 M H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to eat. No sit down

  • 5/5 Omkar R. 3 years ago on Google
    Always a pleasure to get roti

  • 5/5 sports_prince_picks 3 years ago on Google
    The name says it all. Amazing authentic roti of all varieties.

  • 4/5 Salman M. 3 years ago on Google
    It's good Caribbean food , menu is complicated though

  • 5/5 albert f. 3 years ago on Google
    This is the place for great roti and doubles.

  • 3/5 Aaman D. 3 years ago on Google
    Our expectations were too high coming in. Doubles were delicious, but the roti wraps (curry & jerk chicken) were too dry for our liking.

  • 5/5 Rodney B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food!

  • 5/5 Tee L. 3 years ago on Google
    The line was fairly log when I got there but it moved very quickly. Food was hot and delicious. Service was really good and they were very organized. Can't wait to go back.


Call +1 416-412-1200 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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