Came here for lunch and I think I came right before the lunch crowd came so I did not have to wait long. The staff seem friendly and joyful. Got my food in 5 minutes. I ordered the 1 pc chicken with palabok combo with the pineapple juice. When I opened the box, there was only palabok. They forgot to give me the chicken, I mean c'mon... but thankfully I decided to eat there or else I wouldn't have realized their mistake until I left. The girl seemed apologetic and gave me my chicken. The chicken is crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside, and seemed well seasoned. I've never had palabok before so I have nothing to compare it to but it was delicious to me. I like that they have gravy on the side. The pineapple juice is a bit too sweet but still refreshing. I loved the peach and mango pie! Overall I would come back here again and try their other stuff. Minus 1 star because they forgot to give me chicken. read more

Jollibee - Fast Food Near Me - Scarborough, Alberta

One review noted it as an "organized chaos"...this is spot on. I went around 12:30pm on a Sunday for reference. Outside: We waited in the tent outside for roughly 30 minutes. You get a number when you first get in line with some rules outlined: $60 pre-tax max, 3 buckets max, 10 burgers max, 10 pies max. When you're close to the end of the line you get a copy of the menu. I'd highly recommend looking at the menu ahead of time so there isn't much delay. In line, a person with a notepad will mark your order down. After people file out, someone will let you know when you can enter the actual building. Inside: Once you get inside it's not much more waiting. You hand the paper with your order to the cashier and they enter your order, you pay, and you get a buzzer. If you plan on sitting inside, look for a table as soon as you're allowed inside. Food: The food was just like I remembered. I hadn't had Jollibee since 2016 and it was just as expected. One downside, this location doesn't have Halo-Halo. read more

Jollibee - The waiting tent - Fast Food Near Me - Scarborough, Alberta

Ok, I can only go 2 - 2.5 stars for Jollibee: Pineapple quencher 4.0 Spicy fried chicken 3.0 Mango-Peach fried pie 2.5 Gravy 2.0 French Fries 1.0 Single Cheeseburger: minus -2.0 The pineapple drink was good, and definitely a nice departure from the usual soda fountain fast food options. The Fried Chicken was pretty good. The lineup means that it's hot and fresh, so the chicken itself is crispy outside and juicy inside, but unfortunately it's pretty plain and flavorless, with all of the spice and interest showing up in the sprinkled-on cayenne pepper, that goes on post-frying. So, the flavour is dry-spice, only on the very outside surface, no marinade or flavor in the batter or under the skin. Good, but not as good as Popeyes or Church's for me. The mango peach fried pie is a spectacular idea, and I love that it is deep fried crisp and bubbly outside, like an old school McDonalds pie, (thankfully not baked like the newer terrible soggy version, @McDs). But sadly the mango peach filling is surprisingly low on actual Mango or Peach flavor, tasting mostly of sugar and cornstarch, and like everything here, it's overpriced, about double what it should be. The french fries are also McDonald's-style shoestrings, only without that delicious beef tallow flavor, and they are just kinda boring. The gravy that I've heard raves about, tastes like a powdered package mix, without any real beef or chicken flavor, but it's pretty typical, and not offensive. But the truly heinous crime committed by Jollibee was my single YUM! burger with cheese, which was truly THE worst hamburger I've ever been served, by ANY fast food place, anywhere, EVER! Trust me, there was absolutely no YUM! evident in this burger, whatsoever! By comparison, a single McDonald's cheeseburger seems thick and meaty and beefy, and White Castles seem juicy and flavourful. This dry, gray, flavorless meat patty was half the thickness of a McDonald's Patty, with an odd texture and none of the flavor. The only mildly interesting thing about the burger was the mayo-sauce they put on it, but every other component of the burger was truly horrible. Plus, again, it's at least double the price they should ever try charging for that measly patty, and it's SO bad that if I gave it Zero Stars, Jollibee would still owe me a few Stars. So overall, the chicken was quite solid, but not earth-shattering, with a pineapple quencher, and maybe one of their pies just for novelty sake, but the rest of it was very, very forgettable, especially for the price. Add to that the ridiculous lineups, horrendous parking situation, significant overpricing, and the long wait for your food to be prepared, and I won't be back. read more

Jollibee - Solid chicken, but this YUM!Burger was dry and flavourless with a surprisingly thin, tasteless patty, truly THE worst fast-food burger EVER. - Fast Food Near Me - Scarborough, Alberta

Been on my radar for awhile but didn't want to wait in line to ty it out. Came here late night on a tuesday and lineup was small. Decided to try the spagetti, spicy fried chicken and pineapple juice. The fried chicken was crunchy and had moist meat but the spicy seasoning was only noticeable on the skin and wasn't uniformly distributed. I still prefer church chicken and popeyes for fried chicken. The spagetti was favourful but was a little too sweet and portion size was small. The gravy went well with the rice but needed more flavour. The pineapple juice was very good and much better than regular pop. Meal was more expensive for what you get and not worth waiting in line for. read more

Jollibee - Fast Food Near Me - Scarborough, Alberta

2nd time coming here and I'm not disappointed! First time I came I was thinking everyone talks about Jolibees so the bar is set pretty high, and truthfully it didn't disappoint! If you're a lover of fried chicken and peach mango pie then this is the spot for you! I don't know what they do with the chicken but it's just so darn crispy and still MASSIVELY JUICY!! It's really mind blowing! If you like spicy make sure to order the spicy chicken (it really packs a punch) Make sure to take the pineapple juice! Extremely refreshing! And save some room for the peach pie! Huge peices of peaches inside and the crust is flaky and crispy! Even 2 days later I brought it home for my parents they warmed it up for 10 seconds in the microwave and it was still crispy!! The service is pretty quick, if you look in the back there's like an army of people working back there. Jolibees is basically a way better version of KFC, where the chicken is less greasy and but still crispy. When I'm in TO I never drive back home without brining some back.. (2 buckets of spicy chicken,minimum 18 pies) One thing I'm disappointed about is they recently changed their policy for the survey code to get a free peach pie, can't redeem it on the same day purchase...which really sucks so i don't live in the area I won't be able to claim it till months later. (Dumb new rule) read more

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JOLLIBEE is the Mcdonald of philippines ... my favorite thing to eat is the chickenjoy n spaghetti and Mango Pie i wont trade this restaurent for any one else like burgerking etc its wort every single bite of em :) i really recomment if you ever have a chance to go in a Jollibee restaurent to try there mango pie n chickenjoy n spaghetti read more

Jollibee - PeaceMangoPIeeee best - Fast Food Near Me - Scarborough, Alberta

Worst customer service. Ordered take out and when we arrived home, gave us the wrong order. Tried calling the phone# on the receipt, it lets you wait and drop the call. Will never go back to this place read more

The first impression... the busy bees (the frontline staff) are indeed quite jolly at Jollibee. Staff seems to be friendlier and happier than most McDonald's or your typical fast food joint. That's always nice to see. A two piece chicken combo was what I had during my visit. So how did it stack up with your KFCs and Popeyes or even Mary Browns? I would say if you managed to hit a good location for any of these franchises and if we are just talking about chicken then Jollibee is a slight cut above the competition. What gave them the edge? Well the chicken had a crunchy exterior while the chicken maintained a moist and tender interior. The chicken was also thoroughly marinated on the outside and on the inside. Also the crispy batter did not separate itself too much from the chicken itself which happens a lot with some of the other franchises when you take a bite into the chicken. 4 stars for the chicken. The chicken came with an extra container of chicken but I don't think it was necessary. As for the rest of the meal. Mash potato was very starchy and you can tell that it was made with a pretty bad mix upon your first mouthful. The gravy felt very artificial and was sweet in nature. I would pass on the mash potato. 1 star for the mash. Finally the drink, I like the fact that you get to choose pineapple juice aside from your regular soft drinks. What their juice reminded of was the sugar infused pineapple juice that came out of a can of Del Monte canned pineapple. I personally don't mind it but for sure it's not natural. 3 star for the juice. A score of 3.4 is the final verdict. I'm very curious about the burger and spaghetti but a little birdie suggested that I take a pass on them! read more

I really do enjoy the chicken, especially when the spicy actually has some spice. But I don't generally get in lines for most things in life. Even after all these months, at peak times there's still a queue. If/when there's more locations and I can just pop in, I'd probably be a semi-regular. Have yet to try the infamous Filipino Spaghetti, and not sure I'm quite ready for that yet. read more

JOLLIBEE! No other words needed. The chicken is always crispy and goes so well with the gravy. It doesn't have a lot of spice but it works well with the spicy powder and gravy. The spaghetti is just the right amount of sweet, I love the sausage in it. The potatoes were creamy with the gravy. The peach mango pie is crispy and not overly sweet which is nice! I love the pineapple juice drink I would definitely recommend getting that every time. They handle orders quickly even when super busy! Staff are nice and helpful. Lines are long at peak hours so I would recommend going at an off time! read more

Jollibee - Fast Food Near Me - Scarborough, Alberta

This review is primarily for their new chicken sandwich ($6). The size of the chicken is actually pretty big and the chicken itself is their signature which means it's juicy and crunchy. The bun is soft and doesn't fall apart. The original is simple just mayo and chicken but, it's good enough to eat on its own (although dipping it in their gravy makes it taste great). It's definitely comparable to its competitors. read more

Jollibee - Chicken sandwich - Fast Food Near Me - Scarborough, Alberta

Worth the hype! I had been dying to come here, so of course I had to get a good variety! The wait was about 20 minutes which I found reasonable. I got the 6 piece bucket 50% spicy. Both flavors we're delicious and yes if you can't handle spice I wouldn't suggest the spicy! I'm a fan of the spaghetti and we'll definitely be coming back for more. Dessert was a hit, you have to try the peach mango pie. I would say the must trys are the peach mango pie, spicy chicken and the pineapple quencher!! read more

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Finally we had a chance to try out this fried chicken! The last time we came here which was in October of last year at around 10 30 pm, the lineup was out the door. We heard lots and lots of great reviews so we had very high expectations going in. We already had dinner and was already in the neighborhood so we decided to swing by good ol' Jollibee to see if there was a lineup or not. When we arrived, there was no lineup so I went in to get take out and grabbed a 3 piece combo with 2 peach pies on the side which everyone seems to rave about. The ladies behind the counter taking the orders were very nice and customer friendly oriented. Once I placed my order, they gave me one of those circular devices that vibrates when my order was ready for pickup. I probably waited around 8 minutes or so before my order was prepared. When I got back to the car and was ready to drive home, my wife and I both paused and thought, "what the heck, let's just eat it in the car while it's still fresh!" So that's what we did. The first thing we wanted to try was the chicken. We both dunk it into the gravey that came with the combo. My wife loved the chicken/gravey flavor combo but I on the other hand found it too overpowering. In my opinion, the fried chicken had a good taste. It was crispy, spicy (because we ordered the spicy kind), and best of all, it wasn't oily. Everything about it was good except it was a tad too salty for my liking which was why I didn't think dipping it into the gravey was necessary. The next item we tried were the fries and the peach pies. The fries sucked! It had this weird old taste to it. It definitely didn't compare to Micky D's or KFC fries that's for sure. My wife and I both found nothing special about the peach pies as well. Overall, the only item I would get again at Jollibee would be just the chicken. read more

Jollibee - Fast Food Near Me - Scarborough, Alberta

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I contemplated for a while whether or not I wanted to post this review but I finally decided to do it. I found Jollibee...very average. The chicken was good but I wasn't blown away. It really is just glorified because it is the only location accessible in Ontario at the moment. I found the pineapple drink a bit like the excess juice from your canned fruits. I wasn't totally sold. Obviously this is my own personal opinion, I don't intend on offending anyone. We also tried the peach pie. It was an interesting flavour but not enough for me to be willing to stand in line for this restaurant. My personal favourite was the sweet spaghetti. That dish was delicious, a bit of sweet and bits of sausage. It does have a high calorie count though. Overall, it was an interesting experience. The service was really good and fast. Seating is also limited so keep your eyes out for leaving tables. read more

Jollibee - Fast Food Near Me - Scarborough, Alberta

After trying to wait out the hype, my bf and I finally got around to trying Jolibee. The service here is efficient and the workers are friendly. Unlike other fast food chains, the branch is kept well-maintained and clean. Plus, the mascot character is cute. This is as positive as we can get. Unfortunately, we found the chicken to be excessively oily and bare bones (in a literal sense as half our pieces barely had any flesh). The mashed potatoes and gravy had an odd aftertaste that we weren't accustomed to, but this was the most tolerable dish for my bf. As for the pie, it was no saving grace either. The crust was dry and strangely bland rather than being crispy and sweet. The filling tasted more or less like canned fruits to us. Half our food was left untouched. Now, don't get us wrong. We still implore every curious diner to try Jolibee out. It's popular for a reason. Everyone's palette is different and unfortunately the flavours that made Jolibee a success just didn't mesh well with ours. read more

Jollibee - Fast Food Near Me - Scarborough, Alberta

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Okay gonna get a bashing from all the crazy Jollibee fanatics that lined up hours and hours in freezing cold weather at the beginning of the year for some Jollibee's chicken. But I don't get the hype? Sure its some good chicken but is it worth losing sleep and freezing your ass off for? No thanks, rather sleep in my warm comfy bed thank you very much! My wife was in the area and she decided to line up for some take out tonight. The line was about an hour long around 5pm on a Sunday so not too bad. The chicken was crispy and tender but to be honest not that flavorful. I was told that you are suppose to dip the chicken in the gravy but even the gravy was just okay. The spicy version wasn't spicy at all. Tbh my family and I all agreed that we prefer the taste of Popeye's chicken. The Jolly spaghetti as most people said was an acquired taste but we actually didn't mind the sweetness to it. The standout though as most people have said was the peach mango pie. Deep fried pockets of peach and mango filling really hits the spot! Overall Jollibee's was not bad but if I had to choose I would much rather head to a Popeye's for our fast food fried chicken fix. 3/5 Now I better run for cover before a Jollibee fanatic tries to beat me up!! read more

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I haven't been to Jollibee in over a year so I decided to drop by and get dinner. It was quite busy on a Sunday evening, but the line wasn't out the door. I saw lots of people ordering Bucket Treats, i guess everyone knows they make the best fried chicken! I had the Jolly Spaghetti w/ 1pc Chicken (comes with gravy) and Pineapple Juice and a Peach Mango Pie. The spaghetti was sooo good, better than i had remembered it to be. The chicken was delicious too, so juicy and flavourful, it was surprisingly good dipped in gravy. The Peach Mango Pie was ok, i really love the super crispy outer shell, but the filling was just fruity syrup, nothing special. The pie was my absolute favourote the first 2 times i had it but now I guess i don't like it anymore. read more

Jollibee - Jolly Spaghetti w/ 1pc Chicken & Pineapple Juice, Peach Mango Pie - Fast Food Near Me - Scarborough, Alberta

Came here on a chilly Saturday night around dinner time. There was a line up outside the parking lot already. It took 5-10 minutes to get into the restaurant and another 5-10 minutes to order and receive our food. There wasn't a lot of room to sit, so I would recommend take out if you live close by. The process was smooth - they take your order before the counter, and you pay when you get to the counter. You then get a buzzer for when your food is ready. It reminds me of Shake Shack down in the States. The chicken itself was the main attraction. The meat was super juicy and tender. The skin was crispy, but I still preferred Popeyes batter. Overall, I would come back for the juicy chicken and would probably like to try out their other menu items. But only if there wasn't as huge of a line up outside read more

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Went here with my friends and fortunately it was a short line that I didn't have to experience since they got there before me. Still crazy busy after all this time! It was miraculous that we even managed to find a table to eat inside. The chicken is delicious and worth a return trip (assuming lines are short/non-existent) and the pineapple juice is very refreshing. Was not a fan or the fries, which I found to be a bit bland. Forgot to get the peach mango pie -- will have to try that on my next trip! read more

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Okay, so this is a bit of a novelty for us in Canada, but I couldn't help myself and HAD to join the ridiculous long lineup for their famous fried chicken. For those of you who don't know, Jollibee is a huge fast food chain in the Philippines. We lined up for over an hour for our fried chicken and spaghetti, the staff was extremley friendly and offered umbrellas for the sun. The staff is military efficient with taking orders and payment. Maybe it was the hour long lineup, or maybe we were just extremely hungry, but the spicy fried chicken and the sweet and sour spaghetti was divine. I would pick Jollibee over Churches fried chicken hands down. read more

Jollibee - Fried Chicken and Gravy - Fast Food Near Me - Scarborough, Alberta

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Jollibee!!! MMM what can I say..except it's another fast food joint we can hit up!! The chicken is nothing different from KFC except maybe it's more consistent in quality and size. The gravy is nice to have but I don't love to smother every inch of my chicken in there since it's already very well salted and seasoned. The spaghetti is really unique and very kiddy-meal-esque with a savoury and sweet appeal, my personal fave!! The peach mango pie filling is superb and different from anything you can find anywhere else...but the pie crust is a little hard and not as soft and tender like McDonald's pies. Overall at this price point, portions are a little small compared to other fast food joints. But given the unique flavors of the spaghetti and pie, it is somewhere I'm sure I'll hit up over McD's or Burger King once in a while. Good place to add to the ever expanding arsenal of food options we got going on in the T DOT! read more

Jollibee - Fast Food Near Me - Scarborough, Alberta

I just want to say, Jollibee had a lineup​ despite the fact that it has been open for many months. I waited 15 mins outside then I went inside to wait in line and order. I don't know how it is on the weekdays but I came on a Sunday afternoon. Food: Chicken: The chicken was really good! I ordered spicy and I thought it was slightly more spicy than Popeyes cajun wings. If you don't have a good spice tolerance, get the original. It was very crispy​ and the seasoning powder was very flavourful. Just imagine Popeyes Bonafide chicken but less greasy and more savory​ and not as crunchy. It is still crunchy but it's like in-between KFC and Popeye's crunchy. I personally like this chicken better than Popeyes (despite being a loyal Popeyes eater)! Gravy: It tastes like then generic gravy you get at Costco's food court or those powder ones that you buy and dilute​ at home. Fries: it tastes like Mcdonald's fries but less salty. It's skinny fries as well. Service: I waited outside​ for 15 mins and waited inside for 8 mins before ordering. The wait was very quick for food. When I gave them my order and paid. I waited around​ 5-7 mins for the food. They said to sit down and wait until the device buzzes. As you can imagine, there was nowhere to sit. The place was super packed. Ambiance: It's so weird. They only play Jollibee ad music. All you hear in the background was like "Jollibee". I mean I love how they make us remember we're at Jollibee but it's a bit annoying hearing their ad on loop. Imagine sitting inside Jollibee for an hour eating and hearing the same songs over and over again. Price: It's not cheap! It's more expensive than KFC. A bucket of 6 large chicken was $15.99 whereas​ KFC is $10 and Popeyes is 10 pieces for the same price. I​ mean KFC and Popeyes have a lot of promotions whereas Jollibee charges their regular price. I would say on average, you're looking to spend $10-15/person if you want to eat until you're full. Location: It's in Scarborough​ so for someone that lives in Richmond Hill, it was not​ close to​ me at all! Not only was it in the Scarborough​ but it was the west part of Scarborough​; close to Scarborough Town Centre. Recommend? Yes, I recommend it because Jollibee is extremely iconic. I came here for the experience of eating at Jollibee. Also, their chicken is delicious. I haven't tried their other dishes but I have heard mixed reviews about them. read more

Jollibee - My view while waiting in the outside line - Fast Food Near Me - Scarborough, Alberta

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I'm just gonna skip to the real reason why there's still a 45 minute wait to chicken at this joint. There seems to be enough info on menu, price and first take (or the 100th) on chicken a la 3 stars and the sun. Here's mine. A childhood anecdote of countless tv commercials showcasing Filipino celebrities digging into some crispy fried chicken making this famous Filipino fast food franchise a staple to every weekend's cravings. Touchdown and on route to a quick take out at J's while we take in the polluted air of Manila with the constant honking of the jeepneys and tricycles, home for a month and each item on the menu is in pesos. Currency conversion makes it so much more of a deal when you're bringing in the dollar. In the Philippines, McDonald's was never a threat to 'the bee' for the target audience's taste buds never differed from home cooking. Fried chicken and rice is the ultimate meal for a child back home, even more so a treat for the less fortunate ones in families struggling to eat 3 meals a day. For some, this would be the best hot meal you could give a 4 yr old street beggar in the streets of Manila. At least that was what my experience was when I visited my homeland when I was 9 and realized how much of a brat I was for not being able to appreciate what my parents have mapped out towards my future for better education, healthcare and opportunity in general. Most franchises opened up in Manila, one of the first of many my mama could remember was 1979 when my siblings were 5 and 3. They were amongst many visiting from nearby Philippine provinces making an important pit stop to a chicken joy meal as they journey to embassies to get their passports approved to voyage to the next chapter in their lives, foreign countries. So when Jollibee announced opening day this year, we were finally getting a piece of home in my foreign home, a landmark of that bloody bright red bee that used to scare the hell outta me when I was a kid! It took long enough for it to arrive in the great north! I saw countless Filipino Canadians roadtripping to the U.S just to get a picture taken with the mascot along with their spaghetti selfies and pineapple upgrades to hashtagging #Iloveyousabado to the extremes. So yes the food maybe pricey, the chicken may or may not be better than Popeyes, the spaghetti might trigger diabetes for the sweetness factor and the pineapple juice might just be straight from a Dole can stirred with ice, and why so much rice? ...but never question the loyalty of a Filipino to this chain because with the record breaking line ups still happening under that white tent, we might just be fanning harder than any female teen in any given concert, PERIOD!! We tried everything when we came here, my hubby went nuts on the buckets like it was the ice bucket challenge and the maximum $60 per person was highly unacceptable to him that he even wanted our 8 month old son to be given rights to a yellow card, just so we could order more mango pies. I got me a keeper of hubba, and because gout runs cold in his veins, chicken is his go to protein so this was a major cheat days of cheat years!!!!! Thanks JOLLIBEE!!! It was an awesome FIRST EXPERIENCE!!! read more

4 stars for the delicious fried chicken & friendly service. 3 stars for everything else I tried on the menu. I would *only* return for the fried chicken and mango peach pie. Went on Wednesday @ 5pm and did not have to wait for more than a few minutes inside the restaurant. By the time we left at 6pm, lines had formed in the parking lot. Fried chicken - Pretty darn yummy. Crispy and juicy with a natural flavour. They don't overkill it with seasonings and I like that. The 'spicy' chicken is *actually* spicy, not like the popeyes phony spicy. Gravy - Surprisingly delicious. I was expecting a yucko KFC type gravy, but this was different in a good way. Mashed Potatoes & Corn - Both standard but good. Spaghetti & Fiesta Noodles - I wasn't a fan. I satisfied my curiosity after a few bites and that was more than enough. I understand the appeal of these dishes to someone who has fond childhood memories eating them, but as a first timer, I don't have the same appreciation. I thought both were overpowering and the spaghetti was too sweet. I loved the cook and texture of the spaghetti noodles, though. I was expecting mush but was surprised they were perfectly cooked. Aloha Burger - This was okay but should note it is very sweet. The burger patty tasted like meatloaf. They throw a slice of pineapple in it and add a sweet dressing of some kind. Other than the fried chicken, this is one of the more neutral dishes. Mango Peach Pie - I didn't think I'd like this, but I did. The crust is CRISPY, way crispier than Mcdonalds. I'd get it again, but I'm not itching to go back for the pies. Everyone seems to love them, some people walked out with 30 pies. read more

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After hearing all the hype on social media and driving by it for months seeing the huge line, I was finally able to go once the lines died out! Price - The menu items are about $5-$25. Around $8-10 for individual meals. Compared to KFC/Popeyes, I'd say its a little more expensive. Food Quality (Menu/Taste/Portion Size) - 4/5 Because of all the social media hype, I tempered my expectations, but I was really impressed. I had the 3 piece chicken meal with 2 sides. Taste wise, I liked their chicken more than Popeyes. It was the perfect blend of being crispy on the outside and being flavoured on the inside. Their spicy version tastes so good, it wasn't only spice but had great flavour as well! Warning: They aren't lying when they say it's really spicy, so only get it if you can handle spice! Their corn is really good even though it's heavily covered in butter (but i'm not complaining!). Their gravy and mashed potatoes are pretty good, better then their competitors. Their one weakness is their fries, i found it pretty soggy. I had their peach mango pie and I loved it. I put it ahead of McDonald's apple pie by a good margin. It has actual fruit chunks in it and isn't overly sweet. Their pineapple juice is a staple and I saw most people order it. I enjoyed it but wasn't anything special Portion Size is pretty good, I'd say their chicken pieces are pretty big and they give you a good portion of the sides. They include gravy with their chicken which I enjoyed cause most other places charge you extra. Menu wise they have good variety if fried chicken isn't your thing. They have burgers and spaghetti as well. Atmosphere - 4/5 For a fast food place, I was pretty impressed. They have some nice pictures/art work of Jolibee related things in the store that gives it the homey family vibe. They have a lot of seats, its a lot more seating than the average fast food place. It's always pretty packed, as a lot of families come. I enjoy the environment cause it's pretty bumping. The main weakness is that they play Jolibee music on repeat, so you leave the store singing their theme song haha. Parking wise, there should be plenty to find in the Kennedy Commons parking area. Service - 4/5 All the staff is very nice and very upbeat, they really create a positive family-friendly environment. Sometimes have to wait 5-10 minutes for the food if its crowded but they do a good job of giving you the menu earlier if there are bigger lines so you can decide what to order while you wait. They have someone fill out your order so once you get to the front you just have to hand the paper and you're good to go! They do a good job of trying to make most of your time if their is a long line. Since it is fast food, there isn't table service. Would I go here again? Absolutely, theres still friends that haven't gone, so I have to take them here! Lash's Recommendations: - Fried Chicken (I highly recommend the spicy option if you can handle spicy stuff) - Mango Pineapple Pie - Do not skimp out on getting this! You'll regret it! - Corn for the side, it was my favourite one. read more

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Wow the fried chicken here is awesome. I think they only give you dark meat which is what I like. The skin has so much crunch and crisp. The meat very moist and tender. I would have this fried chicken over Popeyes. The chicken also came with gravy which Im not sure if it was given to us by mistake but the gravy was amazing. I real big surprise and was not expecting this place to have such good fried chicken. Also tried the apple pie and side of corn. The apple pie is really good. Its similar to the ones you get at Harveys but slightly better. Corn was okay. Nice to have some veggies to accompany the fried chicken. read more

Jollibee - Fast Food Near Me - Scarborough, Alberta

I had friends get my take out before when it just opened but I waited till I dined in to make a true review of the food while it was hot. came during lunch on a weekday and i there was a few people lining up but it moved so quick, we were inside in a couple of minutes and was placing our orders (that was the quick part) waiting for the food rook a bit longer. the good thing is they limit the amount of people inside so it wasn't hard to get a table for dine in, and you get a buzzer, so you can sit while you wait. The food is pretty standard fast food, i don't think it's something i would crave for. the spicy chicken is actually spicy which is good! it's crispy on the outside and nice and moist on the inside, a very good fried chicken. tried 2 types of noodles, i prefer the spaghetti, it was kinda sweet but good. and i don't understand the hype for the pineapple juice... The mango peach pie was delicious, but not $2.99 delicious, it could be cheaper. read more

2nd time around on a Friday afternoon: 2.5 hours wait! This time, ordered more of the menu items we would like to try: Burger Steak and Rice - delicious and comes with healthy serving of mushroom sauce and lots of rice! Very filling! Palabok Fiesta - worth a try. Also pretty good. This is a Filipino dish and Jollibee makes it excellent! Spicy version of Chicken Joy - actually really spicy! Definitely beats Popeye's spicy chicken. Fantastic Jollibee Chicken! Pineapple Juice - soooo good! This would be the only drink I would order here :) sweet just the way I like it! And for the 2nd time we got Yum Burgers, Peach Mango Pies and Jolly Spaghetti again! Consistent quality so far! Over-all excellent menu items. They gave us a little menu booklet that shows new menu items like: BIG YUM and ALOHA BURGER. Should be coming soon, I hope? They didn't have them yet today. read more

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I give 5 stars for 3 things: organization, fried chicken, and peach mango pie. I'll also make this review right to the point because I'm sure everyone else has covered everything really about this place. The fried chicken? Get it spicy, and it actually IS spicy. I could see the reddish orange powder/spice on top of the chicken and it really sure has a kick. After chomping down 3 bites, I could feel my mouth actually getting numb. It was so crispy and that gravy, you really have to dunk the thing in there! It really adds to it. The organization. I had reservations waiting 8+ hours, so I waited patiently till it died down more. The line was about 30-40 minutes on a Friday afternoon, you get a number and an order form. There are several staff down the road that will pass you a menu, tick off your order and then usher you inside to the magical land of Jollibee. The peach mango pie. I wish I bought 10 which would still be legal according to the limit. Crispy, tasted like a legit pie, and that filling was just oozing fruity goodness. I put my second pie in the fridge at home, and that thing was STILL crispy the next day. It actually tastes better than the Mcdonald's apple pie. I know, I know. Apples and oranges, but I just like the pie part (the shell) which was done better at Jollibee. So everyone, go now. It's much more manageable than before. I would exclude weekends though because it's still such a hot joint. read more

Jollibee - The spread - Fast Food Near Me - Scarborough, Alberta

Finally got the chance to try this very hyped, new fast food restaurant after a month of its opening! When I came by during the weekend, we were told it would be a 2-3 hr wait to get in, but luckily only took about an hour and a half since the lines were running pretty smoothly. For the overall service, I would say it was very organized. We were given numbers, already had people writing orders while in line, and once we were ready to get our food, the workers reread the orders before giving it to us to make sure nothing was missed. Despite how busy it was, the workers handled it pretty well. For the food, I tried their chicken, spaghetti, and peach mango pies. The chicken was crispy, sort of like Popeyes but had a lighter taste, and even better with their gravy. The spaghetti is really good if you're into sweet sauces, since it's on the sweeter side. My favourite would have to be their peach mango pies! If you're thinking it'll just be an average pie similar to what they sell at mcdonalds, it's so much better!! It's crispy, and the flavours just go so well together and is not overly sweet (bought seven and my family finished it in one day) I personally thought it was worth the wait and will for sure be back! read more

Jollibee - Fast Food Near Me - Scarborough, Alberta

Jollibee is a fast food chain restaurant that originates from the Philippines. The location at Kennedy Commons Plaza is their first foray into the Toronto marketplace. A second location will be opening at Seafood City Supermarket in Mississauga sometime in 2018. I just got back this afternoon from Jollibee's and the wait times have died down. The wait this afternoon was only 1 hour, when the place first initially opened, the wait times were anywhere from 6-8 hours. You enter a tent and are given a number and you wait in line inside the tent, When you get closer to the front, a staff member asks you what you want to order and you are given a slip with your order details. I ordered a 6 piece bucket of the crispy fried chicken ($14.99 plus tax), you have the option of regular or spicy, I went with regular. A container of gravy also comes with the fried chicken. I also ordered the Amazing Aloha burger ($6.99 plus tax) which is a burger with cheese, bacon, lettuce and pineapple topped with a honey mustard dressing. I also ordered a pineapple juice ($2.49 plus tax) as a beverage. The Amazing Aloha burger was surprisingly really good, juicy patty and the pineapple gives it a nice sweet balance. It won't blow you away in comparison to a lot of gourmet burger joints in Toronto but for a fast food chain burger, it's pretty good. The crispy fried chicken was just okay. It's nice light, juicy and has a nice crispy skin but I found the seasoning to be a little underwhelming. Perhaps I should have went with the spicy option. I have tried a lot of fried chicken places in Toronto and I didn't personally get the feeling of wow, that's really good when I first bit into the fried chicken. At the same time, it wasn't bad but nothing special. The gravy was pretty good. The pineapple juice was really good and really refreshing and something nice to offset a fast food meal. Overall, Jollibee is a pretty decent option for a fast food chain and reasonably priced in comparison to other fast food chains in Toronto. read more

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We waited about 40 minutes and ordered about $75 in food. We got two buckets and two family size spaghettis, 6 peach pies and the palak? Noodle dish. And a pineapple juice. Overall the food was typical fast food. Nothing special. The spaghetti tasted like alphabet soup and the other noodle dish was quite salty. The fried chicken was good though, definitely better than kfc but very comparable. The gravy the chicken came with was good too, but the chicken on its own was batter. The best part of the meal was the pineapple drink though. It had very strong pineapple flavour, that tasted like it came from concentrate. The restaurant space is a lot smaller than expected but once the lines settle down it should be sufficient spacing. read more

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More like a 3.5 *Soley based on the food as I did not dine in or wait in line...thank god!* My parents informed me that they were going to try and get to Jollibee early to get a ticket. I'm like aight just make sure you bring home some chicken and gravy! I've actually never had Jollibee before and I've never been back home, so I don't have the same connection as my parents or as the majority of people trekking down there. I've never been but OBVZ I've heard about it. I had a Jollibee radio when I was little! Anyways, my parents got the family combo pack that included 6 piece chicken, spaghetti and peach mango pies (33.99). The spaghetti tastes like literally the epitome of Filipino spaghetti. Sweet and bland. I've had better versions from Filipino restaurants in the Peel region. I've even had better at family parties lol. However, with that being said. It wasn't terrible and I didn't mind it too much. I'd say 3/5. The chicken and gravy thooooo! The gravy was evvverything! 5/5 for gravy! I wanted to eat a second piece of chicken just to have more gravy but I was stuffed lol. The crispness and breading was on point. I preferred the skin over the actual meat lol. I'd give it a 3.5/5 because of the skin. I did force myself to try the peach mango pie. It didn't intrigue me at all cuz I am not a fan of fruity pies unless it's apple. Well I had to try it. I can see why people would like it but ultimately it wasn't for me. The crispy pastry is nice and the filling is not too sweet buuut, it just didn't blow my mind. 2/5. That's more biased though because like I said, I don't like fruity pies. Shoutout to my parents cuz I didn't have to wait in line or wait till next year to try Jollibee lol. read more

Jollibee - Bucket treat B. 6 piece chicken, spaghetti and peach mango pies. - Fast Food Near Me - Scarborough, Alberta

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Before I start this, let me be clear that I didn't wait in line and I am not Filipino(no nostalgic factor), my girlfriend lined up for it and even she doesn't know what was her motivation. That being said, this is GREAT Fried Chicken!! We got two buckets(6pcs each) of them and I finished almost a whole bucket .. by myself! The batter was very light and crispy and the chicken tasted good, the only downside is that chicken pieces had a little too much fat for my liking. The peach and mango pie was pretty good too. I mean, the food is not two-hours-waiting-in-line good of course, but it's not just hype either. I can see myself going back there once the hype is over and I am looking for good Fried Chicken in the area, this blows KFC/Popeyes chicken by miles! read more

MABUHAY! After waiting two months, we finally managed to visit Jollibee. Went there on a weekday lunch, and thank god there wasnt much of a lineup. From start to finish it took 30 min, which is better than the 2 hour wait times a month ago. I agree with other yelpers on their comments about the controlled chaos. They had this whole system worked out perfectly, and i was quite impressed. We ordered the fried chicken, spaghetti, cheese burger and peach mango pie. Fried chicken: it had the same crunch as popeyes but the inside was moist, flavour was okay Spaghetti: if you guys dont know yet, filipino spaghetti is more on the sweet side compared to your normal italian spaghetti. But this particular spaghetti was toned down a bit. I guess they didnt want non-filipinos to get turn off by too much sweetness. It had your typical hotdog and cheddar white cheese, which are all traditional filipino spaghetti ingredients. Cheese burger: this one was my least favourite. The meat patty was dry. Their secret sauce (mayo/ketchup) was in one spot, so i didnt taste it through out the whole burger. Peach/mango pie: i am not a big fan of anything peach, but this pie was awesome. The mango and peach was a perfect blend and worked good together. This was my favourite from our order. Overall i was satisfied with our visit, when i first set my foot in the store, it felt like i was back home. It satisfied my cravings for filipino fast food, and something that us filipinos can call our own. MABUHAY! read more

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Jollibee's fried chicken tastes "just like" Popeye's and much crispier than KFC's. Two pieces of chicken per person will be sufficiently filling. Also their mango peach pies are lot better than varieties at McDonald's Canada. Pies did reminded me of pineapple pies in McDonald's in China. Overall, the fried chicken, mango peach pies are really exceptional. Is it worth waiting long hours for? Not really. I went on a weekday 5pm and only waited 20-25mins. read more

Jollibee - Fast Food Near Me - Scarborough, Alberta

Fast food with an asian flair! We had the fried chicken, the aloha burger (regular burger with a pineapple slice), pineapple quencher and the mango pie. My favorite of the pick was the quencher, which was a lovely option away from the typical soft drink selection. Second would be the mango pie. The fried chicken isn't as dry as KFC but not as salty as Popeye's. Not a bad choice if you dislike those two chains for that reason. I wouldn't line up for hours to try it, but if it's not too busy.... might as well see what the hype is about. read more

This is a decent fast food joint that recently opened in Scarborough. Everyone has been raving about it for weeks, months, and lineups since then have decreased from several hours to now 15 minutes during non-peak times. I had heard so many mixed reviews that I felt like I had to try this myself. Thanks to another Yelp reviewer, I came at around 4:30pm on a Tuesday expecting it to not have such a huge lineup. And I was right--15-20 minutes wait from entering the tent at Kennedy Commons to exiting the doors with my bags of food. Keep in mind that this is a fast food restaurant, like McDonald's, KFC, etc...inside looks just like any other fast food place. Very busy but also quite organized with their system. You enter the tent, they give you a number on a laminated card (which also has info about limited food orders), you enter the restaurant, and pay for your food at the cash area. Cash area has maybe 3 cashiers running and there are 2-3 other people on the right side putting the food onto trays and bags. Once you pay, you get a buzzer and it'll notify you when your food is ready! As for the food, I ordered $45 worth of food so that I could try everything because who knows when I'd be back here again. Ordered the Bucket Treat "B" combo with 3 pies, 6-pieces of chicken (spicy thighs and legs), large gravy, and large (very) sweet spaghetti. I also ordered two pineapple juices and medium sized fries. Fries were like McD's--very similar in taste, size and shape! Spaghetti with hot dog pieces was super sweet--I didn't mind it so much at first but definitely can't eat very much of it at once. Gravy has a sweetness to it as well, which is something I'd have to get used to. It's similar to KFC gravy but just sweeter. Spicy fried chicken was crispy, actually spicy (seems like hot pepper powder was sprinkled on top), and juicy on the inside. Not as salty or peppery as KFC and very similar in crispiness of Popeye's (and I love Popeye's btw). Pineapple juice was tasty and sweet--reminded me of the juice from canned pineapples. Peach and mango pie was good but not so different from other places like McDonald's--again, very sweet, but very crispy shell. Staff were friendly and when they give you your food, they tell you "Have a jolly day!" How can you not after that?!? :D All in all, good fast food restaurant, but definitely not worth waiting hours in line for, unless it has some sort of nostalgic factor for you. It has similar prices as other fast food chains. Their menu is limited as well, but they are known mostly for their chicken. It's definitely worth a try if you like KFC or Popeye's or if you're looking for something a bit different to try. read more

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More like 3.5 stars. It's the first Jolibee in Toronto and after more than two months, the wait is less. Another franchise will open up at the big Filipino grocery Surf City in Mississauga. Finally got into Jolibee in Scarborough. Burgers (even without a slice of pineapple) still better than MickeyDs, but not as good as Five Guys, chicken ok still like Popeyes and the polabok just ok. There are better home made meals. But man those mango pies very good. If you're looking for the typical fried rice, egg and longonissa combo it ain't here. $ read more

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Came here on a weekday and arrived at around 7:30pm. The line out the door had 2 rows. Although there was a line up, they are very efficient and provide you with a number/menu/order form while you wait to speed things up. Line up is also in a tent with fans everywhere. Overall, it was worth trying but I'm indifferent as to whether I would come back again. Food: Ordered the B combo: - 6pc regular chicken- crispy chicken is moist and tender on the inside but lacked seasoning. Okay but nothing special about it that would make me want to order it again - Spaghetti - I didn't like it, it was sweet? Strange taste to it - Peach mango pie - Good, I typically don't like apple pies but I liked the peach mango filling and just the right level of sweetness And Pineapple quencher- sweet but delicious Atmosphere: Fast food self serve environment. All the servers are polite and friendly. The service is quicky and well thought out to keep up with the demand. read more

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