Drupati’s Doubles and Roti Shop

I heard about Drupatis from multiple sources and was excited to go but they were a severe let down.
The only reason they even get any stars was because the doubles were good.
However, they took nearly an hour to bring one serving of jerk chicken and it wasn’t worth the wait at all. Lucky Lins has better jerk chicken and are quicker service.
And to top it all off I got charged TWICE for this meal and ended up paying $ 27 for two doubles and some sub par jerk chicken.
Not worth the hype. Go to Monas or somewhere else instead.

I’ve read so many good things about Drupati’s Doubles and was so looking forward to them. Got some last night and they were soggy, the chickpeas were not soft and the taste was off. I was VERY disappointed. The chicken roti was OK — not great but OK

I work close to this place and being a fan of roti I gave it multiple tries to order food from here. First time I gathered the troops and got my whole team to order food from here out of ten orders only 6 were ready an hour later out of the 6 they only bagged 5 but charged me for 6. Had to go back again to get a refund for my colleague. Recently tried to give it another shot however not to my surprise they had messed up the orders again the news came after waiting ten minutes even though we had ordered ahead. Customer service sucks, they mess up your order or don’t prepare it at all, even if you order ahead you have to wait. Complete waste of time every interaction I’ve had with this place and it’s employees.

These people messed up my order THREE times! Kept omitting items I paid for and then tried to blame me for it. After the unnecessary hassle, they then told me that I could get a full refund. Come to find out, they went and told Just Eat (I ordered from Just Eat) that they would only refund the one item they kept messing up. Very shady and dishonest. So much for the stress, my wasted time (between them and JustEat, I was on the phone for an hour about this issue) and their lies! Let’s see if I actually get that partial refund.

I really wanted to try to like this place, I really did. It’s so close to my house.
But I couldn’t.
The roti is lackluster, and extremely, extremely dry. I’m not expecting super moist chicken, but come on … Give me something you know? I can’t recall if the flavour was good or not, but I would assume it was since it didn’t really leave a bad memory in my mind.
The doubles are even meh to me. I might try this place again in the future, but for now, I got my go to roti/​doubles place someplace else.

I went there on a Thursday after work with a friend. I had been 1 – 2 x before, a couple of years back. There was plenty of simple seating and TV with CP24 in the background.
But most people seemed to be there for takeout. I suggest ordering ahead of time as it took 15 – 18 mins for us to get our small order of: reg boneless chicken roti ($ 9 – 10), 3 doubles ($ 1.50 ea.), 1 reg potato and channa roti ($ 6). Total =$ 22 (inc. taxes)
The regular size rotis were quite large — we requested they be cut in half. Portion size is good. The boneless chicken was dry and only 2 – 3 pcs of meat in each half. The doubles were deelish and spicy (on request)!
We each had half a roti and 1 double and felt full. So we had leftovers for lunch the next day. Note: we were both female so perhaps someone else could eat the entire roti.
I had the potato & Chana roti next day and it was fine but nothing special. More roti then filling and was not spicy as I had requested. But for $ 6 + tax it was good value.
I like that they have mini sized rotis… I’ll get that next time and it’s a few dollars cheaper.

Came here on 05/​28/​2015 as it is close to my work, and I was craving some roti. Looked up a bunch of places and settled on this one, so decided to go on my lunch. It’s a bit of an unassuming location, but the sign is easy to spot (which is great).
Walked in, the place was kept well, the tables were clean and I was starting to get excited. So I looked at the menu and the staff was quick to help me out with my questions. I decided on the Lamb Roti, which comes in a small or regular size. I decided on the regular size, but oh man should it be called large.
I pick up my order, head back to the office to eat and when I open it, it’s this monstrous square roti that smells delicious. The lamb was excellent, the curry and spices were great and the filling to roti ratio was golden. Lamb was cooked well, and really hit the spot.
Will definitely be back to try the doubles and other foods.
Cheers!
Food: ⁵⁄₅
Service: ⁴⁄₅
Location: ⁴⁄₅

Had the dubbles not bad

My boyfriend and I went there this evening. We just moved into the area and have heard great things about drupati s food. My bf got the curry goat bone in with rice and I got the boneless chicken roti which came to $ 19. The roti was totally worth the $ 8.99 however the curry goat was dismal. There were literally 3 pieces of meat and the rest was bone and fat with a ton of rice and salad. Unfortunately I only checked the food when I got home and did not want to go back to complain. Very disappointing because he was really looking forward to it. The flavor of the curry was good but where’s the meat??? For 9.99 it was a rip off so I don’t recommend it. Should you choose to get it make sure to check your order before you leave.
The place seems clean and like a regular west indian joint. I would go again but will always remember to check what I get before I leave.

Had a great little Sunday lunch buffet for $ 10! Quality of the food was alright and good for the price. 4 varieties of roti and some decent curry. You get some coffee or tea included. If you’re looking for practical & affordable, this is a good option. If your looking for fancy, this isn’t for you.

Best Doubles ever! and cheap 1.50
Im vegetarian and their veggie platter is amazing and well flavored rice and peas!

Excellent roti! The shrimp and duck curries are my favourites.
Where this place really shines is the doubles– I honestly don’t think you can get better in Scarborough. I’ve even brought family from Trinidad to try their doubles, and they agree that although it’s not the real thing– it’s probably as close as it gets over here.
I would suggest calling ahead to place your order if you’re picking up. It can get pretty busy around lunch/​dinner, and on the weekends.

My usual roti place in Scarborough is Roti Hut, but three customers suggested I try this place out. I ordered a bonus chicken roti with a double and Kola Champagne. I still love my Roti Hut but this place may be a bit better. The key to a great roti is the curry, which this one had. What I loved about this play was the moist chicken… usually well cooked and the freshness of the roti. Highly recommended.

My mom’s from Trinidad, so I guess that makes me half Trini and therefore at least 50% qualified to talk about the food here. But really, you don’t need to be a foodie or from the Caribbean to know that the food at Drupati’s is just plain delicious. And affordable too!
Reading the menu, it’s like a list of all my childhood comfort foods: callaloo, bake, pholouries, stew chicken, goat roti… the list goes on and on. I think the only thing missing is macaroni pie, but I doubt you’ll notice the omission as you work your way through the extensive menu. Everything I’ve ever tried is well-​prepared, authentic, and delicious. Love the doubles, which are a steal at $ 1.50 a piece; two or three could easily make a meal. And you can’t go wrong with the rotis and curry – I’m partial to goat, and even the cheaper «on the bone» variety is still impressively tender and easily slides off the bone. When I’m feeling fancy, I’ve done their shrimp roti, too, and it’s also really good.
Drupati’s isn’t fancy, but it feels cozy and lively, with reggae beats keeping things upbeat and the joint is always jumping. This is straightforward comfort food, so there’s no need for stuffy pretension. Plus, the prices are pretty much unbeatable, especially if you come Mon-​Thurs for their lunch specials; my favorite is Toonie Tuesday when you can get a mini bone-​in goat or chicken roti for just $ 2.99. For the price, it’s impossible to beat AND I don’t have to feel bad about weekly visits because they’re so kind on my wallet (if not my waistline).
Scarborough has no shortage of great ethnic eats, but Drupati’s is definitely one of the best. If you’re craving the taste of the islands but can’t afford the plane ticket, barring my grandmother’s kitchen, this is about as good as it gets!

My doctor is right next to Drupati’s so I have been here quite a lot in the past 3 weeks. The roti are tasty but the standout is the doubles. They are a must. It’s nice to find a caribbean place that caters to Trini flavours as they have all the Trini drinks and snacks — channa, currents roll, LLB, and the like. Only took off a star because sometimes the food takes a little long. Otherwise this place is perfect, almost like being in Trinidad.

I tried the doubles here for the first time. Not the greatest double I’ve had. But satisfied my craving.

So far I’ve tried the doubles and shark and bake sandwich. The shark and bake sandwich is very large and very filling. Lots of baked shark meat wrapped by a bun. Its no ground breaking meal but its worth a try. The doubles however are a must have. I have tried other doubles from other Caribbean places but no other place can match Drupati’s. I’m not sure what kind of spices or sauce they put in it but it has so many different flavors (Sweet, spicy, curry flavors). Most I’ve had were 3 doubles in one go and I’m sure I could eat more but that would just be plain unhealthy. Best doubles in town.

Everything about Drupati’s makes me happy — what it lacks in fancy furnishings, it definitely makes up for with lively calypso music, cheerful staff and lots of happy patrons!
My boyfriend and I ordered 2 doubles (just as good as the ones in Trinidad! and a great deal at $ 1.50 each) and a mini goat roti shortly before closing on a Saturday evening. Service was quick and the food was hot and delicious. The staff were extremely helpful while we debated their complicated menu that is packed with various specials, different-​sized curries, regular rotis, mini rotis, parathas, dhalpouri, rotis with and without rice, callaloo, fried bake … so many options, so little time!
I returned later on a Sunday afternoon for take-​out and judging by the crowd, Drupati’s is extremely popular! This time, we tried the regular chicken roti, mini shrimp roti and a plain paratha — everything was great. Despite the crowd, my wait time was perfectly acceptable. Their pricing is reasonable ($ 8 – 9) for a regular rice/​roti dish though I feel their curry servings are on the slightly smaller side.
I would definitely return in the near future, particularly for the doubles and shrimp roti. I also want to try the bake and shark and some of the fun Trinidadian juices when I come back next — they seem to be popular items judging from other orders I overheard. I look forward to eating here again extremely soon!

I think I just found my new favourite roti shop!
Stumbled across this place while shopping for swim supplies around the corner at Omni Swim.
Had a delicious chicken roti with pumpkin and spinach, and a side of doubles (chickpeas in a sweet/​spicy sauce sandwiched between two fluffy flat fritter things) that my husband declared to be the best he ever had. Regular size roti was HUGE– like, the size of my head!- thought I was going to pass out trying to finish my meal but managed to pack it all in and washed it down with a bottle of coconut water. Mmmm.
Hope to make it back here sometime soon to try something else from the menu, although it’s a little out of the way for us downtowners.
This place proves it’s true what the foodies say– some of the best food in the world is hidden in the strip malls of Scarborough!

This is one of three locations of this Trinidadian restaurant. We had had Caribbean food before but never specifically Trinidadian, which I am told is pretty much similar to Guyanese.
In any case, if you don’t mind an informal atmosphere and counter service, this place is great!
The curried goat (we splurged and ordered the boneless at $ 8.99) was wonderfully tender and came not only with rotis but with doubles, a kind of think taco filled and a chickpea and sauce mixture. Delicious and our server gave us extras to make up for a slight mistake in the order. Another member of our party had the curried chicken which was also wonderful. Rotis were nice and soft and hot, and you can have them either on the side or as a wrap for your food. They also sell packaged Caribbean food items ad even CD’s. The goat meat was flavourful and butter tender.
Atmosphere is worn, but who cares with such great food at bargain prices.
The lady who took our order was very friendly and helpful.
They have a lot of unusual soft drinks from the islands, too.