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Randy's Patties is reopening in Toronto this week

Randy's Patties said it best themselves — "icons never die, sometimes they just take a break." 

The iconic patty shop, which has been a neighbourhood fixture in Little Jamaica since 1979, is officially reopening its doors this week after shutting down for two and a half years. 

The business was candid about the financial and staffing challenges it faced as a result of the pandemic, as well as the endless construction in the area, which ultimately drove the shop to shut down after nearly 40 years. 

The closure was a heartbreaking blow to the shop's regular patrons, who have mourned its delicious patties — deemed by some as the best in Toronto — ever since. 

However, a glimmer of hope appeared in July, when the restaurant itself confirmed its comeback, announcing that it would be returning to the neighbourhood very soon following a massive kitchen renovation. 

After a month of anxiously waiting, we now have a date. Randy's Patties will officially be reopening its doors on Friday, Aug. 23 at 11 a.m. at its long-standing location (1569 Eglinton Ave. W.) 

It goes without saying, but make sure to get there early if you're committed to securing your patties.

Lead photo by

Hector Vasquez


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