Here at Plato Putas, we admit we haven’t seen or eaten it all. It was just last year in Brooklyn when we saw a beef patty sandwiched between a bun for the first time, and it made us laugh. Little did we know a Patty in Coco Bread is a common snack in both our hometowns of Toronto and New York.
Not one to miss out on anything, I’ve devoured several since then. A few from the patty shop at the Bathurst subway station, and the best one was from a tiny convenience store called St. Denis Tuck Shop (12 St. Denis Dr. near Don Mills & Eglinton).
Coco bread is a type of bread eaten in Jamaica that contrary to its name, doesn’t contain any coconut. It’s thought to have gotten its name because you split the bun open like a coconut. The bread is pure-white goodness that’s starchy and slightly sweet. This one from St. Denis was fresh, pudgy soft and most importantly didn’t overtake the flavours from the patty. The spicy beef patty had a flaky shell and the filling was rich and meaty, with just the right amount of kick that swirled in your mouth for a several moments after each bite. With non-spicy, chicken and veggie options, we realize we’ve been missing out and it’s our job to make sure you don’t too.
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May 11, 2009 at 12:00 pm
inzane
Patty and coco bread? really? All these years in the T-dot? wow.
May 11, 2009 at 1:30 pm
plato putas
I know, it’s embarrassing how much we got clowned about not knowing about patty and coco bread, and also realizing how everyone around us had been eating them for years. Who do I blame? You! Inzane, we’ve been friends for around 10 years. I introduced you to guacamole, you need to pull your weight in this friendship too! ha! – celine
May 11, 2009 at 1:55 pm
inzane
I thought you were a food connoisseur. I would never have imagined you not having patty and coco bread. My image of you is forever shattered.
May 11, 2009 at 2:09 pm
plato putas
Remember how I let you try Whole Foods guacamole as your first avocado experience? And you said it was just “alright.” That’s when I lost respect for you. 🙂 At least we’re both on equal playing ground now and there are no unnecessary expectations to live up to. Phew. – Celine
May 11, 2009 at 2:14 pm
inzane
Just for the record I was never a fan of guac, and compared to Milagro’s it is just “alright”. Sooo, ummmm, yeah.
May 11, 2009 at 2:26 pm
plato putas
At least we’re arguing about patties and guacamole and not about coleslaw. ha ha!! Shout out to Keezy! – celine
May 11, 2009 at 2:52 pm
inzane
It’s the PRINCIPLE!
May 11, 2009 at 3:48 pm
plato putas
To make it up to you, I will take you out for a patty and coco bread. you choose your favourite spot!
May 12, 2009 at 8:53 pm
whatsonmyplate
you have to try patty and coco bread from Randy’s at Eglinton and Oakwood!
June 1, 2009 at 10:41 am
Christine
I know I’m late in the game on this post. But I have to mention the patty and coco bread at Islington station. The coco bread is always fresh, the patty is always piping hot and the price is just right: $1.50.
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