Reviews describe Lloydie's as a vibrant Caribbean spot with a strong fusion of bajan and Jamaican flavors, where jerk chicken, oxtail, and patty options draw frequent praise for bold, flavorful profiles and generous portions; the loaded patty and plantain poutine appear as popular twists when available, with pork sometimes offered as an alternative on request; many diners note the patties are among the best in town, and the jerk chicken and jerk chicken plate receive frequent calls for authenticity and tenderness, while the rice, plantains, and sauces, especially the spicy pepper sauce, round out the meals; service and atmosphere receive praise for friendliness and a retro vibe, with value and price noted as solid for the portion size; some reviewers mention occasional menu constraints such as limited beverage options or items like oxtail running out, and a few reports mention occasional variability in spice level or staff interactions; overall Lloydie's is seen as a go-to for cravings for satisfying Caribbean comfort and a consistently flavorful meal.
I ordered the jerk chicken, with brown rice & peas, & plantain. The chicken was done well, with a little kick to it, but not too much. The plantain was cooked well & not dried out. The rice was good but missing gravy which makes a big difference. Make sure to ask for gravy! Other than that, the price was very good.
The plantains are absolutely disgusting! How do you mess you plantains? I would suggest cutting it smaller so it cooks better. The slices are too huge, brown on the outside but raw on the inside. The oxtail was burnt & tough.
Mar 7, 2026
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I ordered the Jerk Chicken plate. It costs 15$ & it's very good value for money, you get a good amount of food. Chicken is fresh & tasty (could use a bit more spice). Rice is very good & plantains were great too. I also ordered side of mac & cheese which was alright (5$). Service was exceptional. The atmosphere is also really cool & retro.
I would recommend Lloydie's to anyone on the lookout for a hearty Caribbean style meal. I will definitely return soon to try the Jerk Chicken Poutine.
Back again today ❤? June 1 2025
Was happily greeted by two very happy employees. The jerk meal on point. The patties were good. I need a jerk chicken fix minimum once a month as my hubby can't handle anything with spices or a bit spicy. I always get the hot pepper sauce on the side to greedily dip my chicken into it. Satisfies every craving ❤?
Authentic dishes of the Islands, Oxtail is to die for, the Jerk chicken is on point. Corn bread super moist & has good bounce to it when you bite it - even a plantain poutine was a pleasant surprise. Come back a few times to try everything in the menu, I promise it won't dissapoint.
Really cute authentic caribbean vibe - reminded my of my uncle's house. Food was fantastic - great portions, hot, flavourful, varied. The plantain was Perfect. The staff were friendly & helpful, & the place was super clean & comfortable.
Very good however i didn't get any plantains in my order which was the jerk chicken plate & the jerk pork plate. Why no discount for the lack of plantain?
Just ordered a plate from here on Uber eats & felt compelled to write a review right away. This is hands down the best jerk chicken in the sud ouest area. Tender & juicy meat with crispy, well seasoned skin. The plantain was fresh & fried to perfection. Absolute banger & definitely going to order here again soon❤️✅
Endroit sympa pour manger économiquement pour une famille & faire découvrir de nouveaux goûts aux enfants ! Tout les plats étaient un peu froid & les bananes plantains pourraient être coupées plus finement.
Apr 25, 2024
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I got the oxtail plate, the oxtail was so tender & the sauce had so much flavour. I definitely will be back. The portions are big & I ordered extra plantains for $5 & it was a lot!
Pros : Decent amount of oxtail for 20$. Meat was tender & juicy. Plantain out of this world! Food was ready really fast. Bajan fried chicken is good!!!
Cons :on the oxtail plate, there was a lot of gravy so I was happy at first but when I tasted, it was bland..like no real taste. I found it had instead some sort of bbq flavor. Husband had the jerk chicken & made the same comment. Also, it Wasnt the regular rice & peas im used to..I wanted some all spice & nutmeg flavor which (In my taste) was missing unfortunately. But it seems really popular so good for the owners!!! Also nice decor!! but Ill stick to my usual spots in NDG & Lasalle for oxtail & jerk.
