Offers fresh vegetarian meals and refreshing juices

Lots of places make smoothies, but at Jus Juice they have that special added touch, especially if you love juices and shakes love standout Caribbean classics like peanut punch, soursop moss and banana punch. They also have a variety of sandwiches, including a must try BBQ salmon burger topped with pineapple and chipotle.

Known for its Flavorful Trini Food and Desserts

Ali's Original Roti Shop in Brooklyn, NY is a hidden gem serving up authentic Caribbean and Indian cuisine. With a focus on traditional dishes like doubles, roti, and pholouries, this spot has quickly become a favorite among locals. The flavorful Dhal Puri Roti options are a must-try, especially the shrimp roti which customers rave about for its freshness and deliciousness. The menu also offers plenty of vegetarian options, making it a great choice for everyone. With its casual atmosphere, friendly service, and mouthwatering dishes, Ali's Original Roti Shop is a must-visit destination for those craving a taste of Trinidadian excellence.

Staple famous for their currant rolls + other baked goods

A third-generation, family-run cultural institution located on what I call the “power block” in Little Caribbean - not only are several of my favorite eateries and markets located on this corridor, but also Little Mo Wine & Spirits, which curates an eclectic lineup of rums from the Caribbean. Back to Allan’s. I absolutely love currants rolls and hard dough bread. Other favorites include coconut drops, black cake, and just the overall vibe. If you’re heading there on a weekend, expect a line out the door and maybe even loud soca music blaring on the sidewalk. Trust me, the wait is worth it and is all part of the experience.

Staple famous for their currant rolls + other baked goods

Aunts et Uncles, a new concept shop brought to you by local tastemakers Nic and Mike Nicholas, invites you in with its plush interior and plant-based menu. Pull up for coffee, the elevated Au (veggie) burger, mofongo, or cocktails. The space also curates books and magazines, making it the perfect place to unwind in the heart of Flatbush.

Home of the best Trini roti and famous cow heel soup

Best Bites Restaurant & Bakery is a family owned business in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. All our meals and baked goods are made on the premises. We make everything by hand every day, always using only the freshest ingredients.

Church Ave safe haven for Trinidadian delicacies

CJ's Cafe Utica is a hidden gem in Brooklyn, offering authentic Caribbean cuisine. Their menu boasts a variety of flavorful dishes, including Oxtail, Curry Goat, Jerk Chicken, and more. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the staff provides excellent customer service. The fried chicken is a must-try, paired perfectly with rice and peas. Whether you're craving traditional Jamaican dishes or looking for a new favorite, CJ's Cafe Utica delivers mouthwatering meals that will keep you coming back for more. It's a place where every bite is packed with Caribbean flavors and a touch of home.

Little Caribbean fave for all things yaad, including their famed oxtail

Step into Caribbean Vibes where the flavors of the islands come alive in every bite! Owned by Assarie Powell and Leroy Powell, this Jamaican-owned gem has been serving up authentic Caribbean dishes since 2011. It all started when the Powells learned the art of cooking from their mothers and other family members and now they’re sharing that love with everyone who walks through their doors. The staff at Caribbean Vibes is passionate about serving fresh, homemade meals every single day, creating something special and flavor-packed just for you. From saltfish and callaloo to tender oxtail and the classic rice and peas, each dish is a true celebration of Jamaican cuisine. Pair that with a side of bammy and you’ve got yourself a plate that’s pure island joy! Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, Caribbean Vibes always offers something creative and special—a little extra love in every meal. Come through to Caribbean Vibes and taste di island flavors that will keep yuh belly full!

Offers an island inspired menu of ital foods + a cozy atmosphere

One of the best places in the neighborhood for a healthy meal that’s easy on your pocket, Cocoa Bean serves smoothies aptly named after island nations like ABC Islands, the St. Maarten and Grenada blending a wide variety of ingredients such as dragon fruit, tamarind and papaya. They also serve tasty salads, wraps featuring their homemade hummus, and our favorite tropical fruit bowls.

Iconic bakery known for their top tier cakes + baked goods

HOT Hard Dough Bread, Currant Rolls and much more made daily! Taking catering orders.

Popular Bajan eatery most notable for their fish cakes

Once you’ve had Culpepper’s, you’ll find your mouth watering every time you spot their iconic yellow-and-blue building on Nostrand. If you’re craving Oistens-style cou-cou & flying fish, saltfish cakes or Bajan macaroni pie, this is the spot! Culpeppers also serves a variety of cutters (sandwiches), conkies, BBQ pigtail and refreshing beverages like mauby and sorrel to keep you cool on hot summer days.

Popular Bajan eatery most notable for their fish cakes

Renowned bakery serving up Pan-Caribbean desserts

Don’t judge, but I only discovered De Hot Pot after local artist Laura Thorne’s illustration of the Little Caribbean storefront became a best-seller at our mobile gallery and shop the caribBEING House, an upcycled shipping container used as a mobile art + cultural + market space that hosts exhibitions and pop-up shops featuring Caribbean/LatinX artisans from NYC and back home.

Naturally, I passed this neighborhood favorite by foot and dollar van for many years, but only recently tasted their doubles and swooned (thank you Marlon Jude, my local performance coach who hosts weekly walk/runs in Prospect Park). As a daughter of Trinis who loves plenty peppa, I can’t recommend this place enough. I heard their roti is also out of this world, but have yet to try. As they say in Jamaica, soon come.

Renowned bakery serving up Pan-Caribbean desserts

No visit to Little Caribbean is complete without the quintessential patty coco bread, and this one is a personal favorite. I like to wash mine down with a 50 Sorrel/50 Ginger, then pop around the corner for a selfie in front of the electric blue Marley-Baldwin mural by street artist Fumeroism. Their chicken soup is also flavorful - I order mine with sliced scotch bonnet peppers for an extra bite.

Time-honored ital spot for juice, shakes, smoothies and the best corn soup

Haitian-owned bakery most famous for their flaky patties

A Little Caribbean favorite and go-to spot for patties, Ital Fusion is especially known for their generous portions and plant-based patties that come in flavors like pumpkin, lentil, and callaloo. The juices are bursting with island spices and flavors - and if you’re hungry, vegan, or vegetarian, I recommend one of their meals that comes with a generous portion of fried sweet plantains. Sample any of their mineral-rich seamoss blends or juice elixirs, too. My favorite is their soursop-seamoss, a slightly thick cocktail that can be a meal on its own, or the zesty passion fruit.

Takeout spot that specializes in Trini takes on American fast food

When in the mood for Caribbean street food or if you’re experiencing carnival tabanca (withdrawal), this is the place. My pick is the shark burger with fresh toppings like pineapple, cucumber, and chadon beni topped off with a healthy drizzle of tamarind. The sweet-sour sauce with a slight kick of pepper gives this sandwich a tangy twist. Pair it with a Kola champagne and you’ll feel like you are on Maracas Bay.

Guyanese legacy restaurant popular for their roti and pastries

Fresh and traditional Caribbean dishes in a fast-casual atmosphere as dynamic as the borough that started it all. Since 1976.

Vegetarian restaurant with flavorful healthy foods & to-go smoothies

A Little Caribbean favorite and go-to spot for patties, Ital Fusion is especially known for their generous portions and plant-based patties that come in flavors like pumpkin, lentil, and callaloo. The juices are bursting with island spices and flavors - and if you’re hungry, vegan, or vegetarian, I recommend one of their meals that comes with a generous portion of fried sweet plantains. Sample any of their mineral-rich seamoss blends or juice elixirs, too. My favorite is their soursop-seamoss, a slightly thick cocktail that can be a meal on its own, or the zesty passion fruit.

Popular Haitian bakery for patties + cakes + juices

La Baguette Shop is a family owned French-Caribbean bakery that for over 30 years has provided the community with authentic, fresh breads, pastries, and other flavors of home. It is our pleasure to prepare our family recipes that have been passed down for generations with all of you. We are one community and one family after all.

The most popular Domincan restaurant in Little Caribbean where late night bites of empanadas, arroz and coladas are frequently sold

A delightful fusion of Latin American and American cuisine awaits you. This spirited eatery, located in Brooklyn, brings a vibrant atmosphere, perfect for family gatherings or late-night cravings. Their menu boasts an array of flavorful dishes, from savory chimichangas to hearty super burritos, each bursting with authentic taste. Highlights include the "Chitos" Special Combination Plate, offering a rich medley of enchiladas and tacos. With options for delivery, takeout, and outdoor seating, La Cabana Rodriguez is an inviting spot for everyone, promising delicious food and a lively dining experience.

Legacy business known for curried dishes

Ice cream shop serving up Caribbean inspired flavors– sorrel, soursop, Guinness

Get the flavors of home in the form of Trini-style ice cream, including vegan and non dairy options. This new kid on the block serves well-known favorites like grapenut, mauby, seamoss, coconut, beet-ginger, and peanut, but we can’t resist the soursop in a cone. If you’re adventurous like our creative director, Janluk, try the charcoal!

Go-to for everything health related + vegan foods and drinks in the back

West Indians are pioneers in juicing and Ital (plant-based) cooking. From wholesome punches like seamoss and peanut to green juices, Nostrand Avenue Health Food Store has been serving Brooklyn’s Little Caribbean for 26 years. Plus, it’s just steps from the 2/5 subway stop at Church Ave. Here I’d recommend the nutrient-rich Sea Moss Shake or World of Greens Shake. CaribBEING’s Kenya Cummings recommends their lunch special, which consists of a veggie burger and fresh juice for only $7. While you’re there you can also do some food shopping and pick up West Indian herbs and remedies, like fresh sea moss which contains 90% of the RDA of minerals, so you can make your own at home.

Guyanese bakery known for their cheese rolls + pine tarts + stylish cakes

Guyanese folks come from all over New York to get in line at Pam’s Bakery, which serves an all-star lineup from back home: tennis rolls, cheese rolls, bake and saltfish, butter bread, pinetarts, currant rolls, black pudding, puri, and authentic GT beef patties, distinctive flavors of Guyana.

Famed restaurant in BK known for their mouth watering Jerk Chicken

Gavin Hussey, the owner of Peppa’s Jerk Chicken, started his restaurant because of his passion for food at a young age. Growing up in St. Andrew, Jamaica, he would go to school, come home and cook for his younger siblings. Hussey loves to see the expression on people’s faces light up as they taste his superb jerk chicken. Peppas serves oxtail, curry goat, and curry chicken but his namesake dishes are jerk chicken and escovitch fish all served with rice and sides such as plantain and festival. Pull up to Peppa’s Jerk Chicken’s flagship location on Flatbush Avenue in Little Caribbean!

Flatbush Junction favorite for Haitian inspired pizza options

Respected Jamaican takeout spot highlighted for their flavorful Jerk

Let’s be serious: in Little Caribbean, sometimes it’s all about the jerk. If that’s how you’re feeling and you’re on Church Avenue, pull up to Steve’s Original. You’ll find chicken and pork grilled to perfection with juicy insides, and just the right spice! But the real flex is the jerk mac & cheese. Just go, because we can’t describe how it melts in your mouth!

Jamaican bakery offering the essential: buns + breads + patties

If good food mek belly bus, then Taste Rite Bakery is a one-way ticket to fullness and satisfaction! From golden, flaky patties to sweet, buttery currant rolls, every bite carries the warmth and tradition of the Caribbean. Founded by Paul Edwards, a 30-year culinary veteran, Taste Rite is built on a lifetime of passion for baking. Paul honed his craft at Golden Bakery in St. Andrew, Jamaica, before taking his skills to Grenada and then to the U.S., bringing the rich flavors of the islands to Little Caribbean, Brooklyn. From crispy gizzadas to the legendary bread pudding, Taste Rite serves up sweets and savories that will have you unbuttoning your jeans in pure delight. And don’t even get started on the beef patty with sweet, pillowy coco bread—it’s a certified classic that hits every time!

Notable Church Ave bistro serving up authentic Guyanese bites since ’09

The Hills will make you feel like part of their family — which is the best, because Chef Doris’ family is full of amazing cooks! This award-winning Afro-Guyanese fast casual restaurant features brown stews, cow foot soup, pholourie, egg balls, roti and much more. Whether you want to grab a quick dinner on your way home or feel like liming at one of their cozy tables with friends, The Hills is a must visit for home-style GT cuisine.

Our Faves from The Hills: Souse / Pepperpot / Metemgee

Dining spot most-known for their Trini-Chinese cuisine

If you’re craving Caribbean Chinese (yes it’s a ting!), head to this neighborhood staple which serves Chinese chicken, shrimp wontons and chow mein. Or, if you’re in the mood for a lashing Trini breakfast, order bake with your preferred fillings or porridge.

Trini Breakfast Shed specializes in bakes, a Caribbean breakfast bread ranging from sada to coconut to floats. My pick here is roasted coconut bake prepared with flour, coconut milk and dried coconut. I’d try this with smoked herring, a salt-cured fish seasoned with onions, tomatoes and herbs or if you want to go more traditional with a bit of texture you can pair with saltfish with pumpkin.