Toronto's top patty: Who serves the best Jamaican patties in the city? Round 1
Voting for Round 1 of the Star's Patty Week Bracket is now closed. Thanks to everyone who cast their vote.
Click here to vote in round 2 and help crown Toronto's best Jamaican patty.
We'll continue tallying daily results until we crown winner on July 31, just in time for the Toronto Caribbean Carnival.
There's no denying it: Torontonians love their Jamaican patties. Whether it's grabbing one on the go at a subway station, stocking up at a bakery or supermarket, or fuelling up before dancing down Lake Shore Boulevard during the Toronto Caribbean Carnival parade, patties are a city staple.
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