I stopped by Caribbean Bakery & Mini Mart for dinner and went straight for their oxtail with rice & peas and veggies. The plate was huge, and you could smell the seasoning before it even hit the table. The oxtail was flavorful, tender, and coated in a rich sauce that really pulled the dish together. The rice was fluffy, the peas earthy, and everything had that authentic homemade Caribbean taste. If I had one wish, it would be for the oxtail pieces to be a little meatier -- because the flavor had me wanting more. Portion-wise though, they don't skimp, and everything tasted fresh. Service was straightforward, the spot has that local charm, and it's definitely worth checking out if you're craving real Caribbean flavor in the area. One heads-up: parking can be tough, especially earlier in the day, so plan ahead. I'll be back! read more

Caribbean Bakery & Mini Mart - Bakeries Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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The OX tail is very tasty. It's a little bit spicy. I wish there is a none spicy version so the kids can enjoy it too. The texture is friendly to teeth, well cooked. read more

One day my coworker had a craving for Caribbean food and me, being a lover of some good jerk chicken and oxtail went with him to this location. Not being that familiar with Stamford I would have probably not found it on my own, but since he had been there before he knew right where to go. The parking at the end of the street - atrocity. We parked down the street. The storefront is very unassuming but when you walk in the smell of the food is warm and inviting. The two ladies working there were super friendly and there was a line of 3 people ahead of us, and within minutes a longer line behind us. I knew this place had to be good. And in the store they had ting (a grapefruit drink I love) that I haven't seen in other Caribbean stores. They have a limited amount of grocery and baked bread. I opted for the jerk chicken with Mac and cheese and a side of white rice. The amount of food in a small plate was plentiful. I couldn't wait to dig in! The jerk chicken was good, hint of sweetness but missing the hint of spice. The Mac and cheese was so delectable. I wish I had ordered more. The white rice was awesome. It was so much food I ate it for lunch and dinner. The prices are very reasonable for the amount of food you get. I will absolutely be back as I want to try their oxtail! read more

Caribbean Bakery & Mini Mart - Side of rice with jerk sauce - Bakeries Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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Stew peas and white rice amazing. #1 Beef Pattie in Stamford CT. Try and let me know what you think. It's the flavor, flakes, and real beef. Fresh coco bread ! I want to t try their oxtails their always sold out. So that means they are good. read more

The location of this place is a bit weird and sketch. It's on a dead end with many people just hanging out on the streets in front of the stores around this place. The inside of this place is small, has groceries, and about 4 tables . I went during a lunch rush and there was a line that moved pretty fast. It was loud inside, but the place was calm, I ate in peace. I tried the oxtail and jerk chicken- both were delicious - though I didn't enjoy the slight sweetness of the dishes. I would def go back again but never alone and only during the day. I was catcalled, asked for money, and was stopped multiple times during my one visit. That's the only downside to the location of this place. read more

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Amazing oxtail tail!!! Best I have ever eaten. Also got the jerk chicken but if I could only get one - oxtail wins!! read more

Food was good. Had the right flavors. Had ox tail. They need to change their hours and just be a Lunch place. Waste of time going there during dinner hours. They almost NEVER have ox tails after 2 or 3:00. Annoying to drive there and they don't have half the items on the menu for dinner. Open till 7:00 a big joke. read more

Listen, prior to my medical career, I was a cook in Jamaica, working at resorts. I've explored Jamaican cuisine throughout the United States, from Florida to DC to Pennsylvania. This place is one of the very few that truly stands out for delivering authentic Jamaican flavors with a genuine "yard" taste. Even their beef patties are exceptional. I'm currently planning to open my own Jamaican restaurant and even asked the lady if I could shadow the chef here for a week. every time I'm in CT, this place is a must. read more

Great service ordered callaloo and saltfish,, this was a great breakfast to have in the am,, read more

Caribbean Bakery & Mini Mart - callaloo and saltfish - Bakeries Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Ordered Oxtail to go. It was a medium. It got loaded with 6-8 pieces and rice and beans and cabbage. It was enough for 2 full meals. Delicious. The meat fell off the bones. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I want to try the other choices but I always use oxtail as a standard before I try something else. read more

Caribbean Bakery & Mini Mart - Oxtail with Rice and beans and Cabbage. I had to split it to 2 meals. - Bakeries Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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Yummy! Great food, good service and phenomenal value for the money. Patties and coco bread, goat stew top notch!

Definitely give it a try. Authentic vibes friendly staff and environment. We enjoyed it and it's reasonably priced

Ordered the meat pies and curried chicken. Absolutely great for takeout! Will return to order the oxtail. read more

I finally tried something other than the jerk chicken (which I'm addicted to), and oh my god, just as incredible if not better if not better is the OX TAIL!! Throw a little hot sauce on there, mix with the rice & peas and some cabbage.... A+++ read more

This is an unassuming place off the beaten path in Stamford. This area seems like a little bit of a seedier part of town, since there are a few buildings that have barred windows and a security fence. The food here is definitely worth walking over to this side of the town. Food comes out at 12:00pm on the dot. There's the usuals, curries, jerk chicken and patties and then there's the specials. They're different everyday, so there's definitely the variety here if you are looking for it. $8 for a small order or $10 for a large order for the usuals. If you're really hungry, the small will fill you up, so I wouldn't recommend ordering a large unless you want enough leftovers for dinner. read more

Caribbean Bakery & Mini Mart - Jerk chicken - Bakeries Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Found it today. Hands down some of the best jerk chicken I've ever had. Woman who served me was so nice have a feeling she was the owner. Will def be back. Seemed like had about a half chicken worth of jerx for $12 with a drink. Gladly would have paid more. Excellent flavor and good heat read more

Simply the best Jamaican food around. Been coming here since I moved from the south Bronx 25 years ago and never thought that I would find better Jamaican food than there until I found Caribbean bakery. All there food is amazing read more

Been There For 30+ Years . Amazing Ox Tail and Rice. Great Service and hospitality and would highly recommend.

Great oxtail, great patty's and their goat soup?!? *chefs kiss*. Will definitely be back!

My family and I lived in Brooklyn for many years and were disappointed that there are no real good Caribbean spots around so we were thrilled when we found this place. The patties are flakey heaven stuffed to the brim and the bread is on point. Def recommend. This place can compete with the best of them on Flatbush. read more

A true gem that's stashed in a little nook right near downtown Stamford. My father used to bring home beef patties and coco bread from this same place years ago, along with Jamaican hard dough bread and the occasional Ackee and Saltfish breakfast platter. Fast forward many years, and many pounds gained later, my girlfriend and I were both fiending Jerk Chicken when I immediately remembered this place! We strolled in around 11ish on a Saturday morning and were lucky enough to find Jerk Chicken and Jerk Pork available despite it still being breakfast hours. I ordered a mixed platter of Jerk chicken and pork, while my girlfriend went for straight Jerk chicken. We both ordered it over rice and beans and a hefty dose of Jerk sauce... We were not disappointed! To start, the Jerk sauce is perfect. Not overly spicy, and bursting with flavor, this sauce is the stuff we craved! It definitely helped that the pork and chicken itself were both very tender and juicy; the rice and beans serving as the perfect balance to the heat and flavor. I also ordered a beef patty with coco bread as a side dish; biting into it made me reminisce on devouring these wonderful pockets of deliciousness years ago. We were both left very full and very happy... Mission accomplished! P.S. - I can't stress enough how much of a value this meal was also. Two big platters, a beef patty/coco bread, and two sodas came out to $23... Hard to beat the return on flavor and fullness you get from this place! read more

Caribbean Bakery & Mini Mart - Jerk Chicken and a Jerk Chicken/Pork platter... Ridiculously good. - Bakeries Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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Excellent, delicious food. Get the fish when they have it.

Great food and good prices but you have to get there early if you want amazing oxtail it sells out fast. Jerk chicken is always a good back up. read more

Yum. Attended a birthday luncheon with food from CB&MM and was amazed. I can't wait to get their food again. The jerk chicken was delicious, perfectly done and the sauce that came with it had the perfect amount of kick to it. Also tried the curry chicken, the jerk pork, the garlic shrimp (serious garlic!), the plantains. Solid portion sizes. The beef patties were great, crust was flaky but solid and no grease. Looking forward to my next meal. Wish they delivered! read more

I've been here several times...the oxtails take me back to the way my father (from Jamaica) would cook Jamaican food - oxtails, curried goat, green bananas and peas and rice. Thank you for being the real deal and for giving me something really special to share with my kids!!!! read more

THEE BEST OXTAILS you will find in the area. I tried the curry and the jerk before and it was pretty good. But I get the oxtails every single time I come here. The servings are healthy and well worth the money, and the staff is always upbeat and friendly. read more

Great Jamaican restaurant and bakery. The food is fresh and served hot. You have to go there when you are in Stamford, CT. read more

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Came here after researching yelp to see where I could satisfy my craving for oxtail w/ rice&peas. Now I'm kicking myself that I didn't find this place sooner! The oxtail is luscious, the rice&peas and cabbage are deliciously seasoned and made with care. The "small" is a generous portion, and the large could probably feed a hungry family of four. Their beef patties are also very good; the pastry is incredibly flaky and the filling is subtly spicy and warming to your insides. Very hearty fare. I was delirious with hunger when I picked up my order, so I didn't really peruse the rest of the store, but it is WILD to me that food this good comes out of a mini mart and that crowds aren't swarming the place. There should be lines around the block. I would walk here in a heat wave just for the oxtail. read more

The best Jamaican food in Stamford. Any other place that claims to be the best is false. The food is always seasoned well and RIGHT. Also the portions are not stingy at all. read more

Very friendly. Food is very authentically and delicious. Oxtail was cooked exactly like I like it. Reminds me of home. read more

Caribbean Bakery & Mini Mart - Yummy oxtail with rice, veggie and patty. - Bakeries Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

This place prepares delicious food bar none the folks are friendly and very courteous. Very positive vibes One Love

I love the jerk chicken yum, yum, yummy....keep up the good work guys!!! Lots of tasty Food from my heritage. There aren't that many places like this in the area - So take this opportunity to check them out. You will not regret it! Thanks, Travis. read more

Every now and then I crave jerk chicken. Sometimes I luck out and island spice grill is by my office in the city, but it's once in a while I enjoy this carribean delicacy. I was craving it today and did some research. Found this place on Yelp and figured I'd give it a try. Unfortunately it was late in the afternoon. No oxtail :(. But I did get the jerk chicken, jerk pork, and jerk wings. All of them was flavorful and cooked really well. They seasoned the chicken and pork so good, it reminded me of my time spent in east Flatbush. It was not too spicy, not too salty, and not seasoned too much. Their sauce was delicious as well. My wife, who is thai, found it interesting. Told her give it a few more tries and she will like it. My only thing was that whoever served me, kept staring at me. Made me feel uncomfortable. Not uncomfortable enough I won't go back though. read more

This place introduced me to Oxtail and goat. The food is excellent and the people are nice. Relative bargain in the world of authentic cuisine. I am a transplanted New Yorker and a delighted to have found this gem in Stamford. read more

This place is the real deal. I've been to the Caribbean. Visited Jamaica. The jerk chicken and greens here Exceptional. Nicest people too. read more

I have been going to this place for years. The food, no matter what I have ordered, is always amazing. I go a couple times a month. Be aware they are a cash-only business, if you show up thinking you're going to swipe, you'll get your feeling hurt. There is a store nearby where you can use an ATM. read more

I don't know what's worse, the food or their attitude. Just plain old disgusting!!! I had the oxtail and regret it shortly after.

I have been to so many different Jamaican restaurants and NONE compare to the Caribbean Bakery. NONE! The food is consistently outstanding. Huge portions, extremely reasonable prices and fast service. I go here ALL THE TIME and they know my order by heart :) Love them read more

As an ackee and salt fish fanatic (I make a mean version myself), I have to tip my hat to the kind folks that serve this dish up at this joint. Perfect balance of salted cod to ackee and just the right amount of heat and grease. Perfect way to start every weekend. I've literally parked outside and have waited for them to open. I'll be honest, I haven't tried too much else on their menu (patties are great and the jerk wings are okay but a bit too sweet for my palate), but the ackee and salt fish alone merits 5 stars. Worth a visit but don't you dare order the last serving! ;) read more

I've lived in Stamford for almost ten years and have tried over 90% of the restaurants in the area, and this place by far, without a doubt, has the best food period! Pretty much everything on their menu tastes great, but the Oxtail and Jerk Pork are just EXCEPTIONAL!!! And at a good price too! I could eat their Oxtail for a week straight! They also have a selection of exotic beverages which you don't normally find elsewhere. Don't be fooled by their look as they are inside a small grocery shop, go there and give them a try and you won't regret! This place is awesome! read more