As I walked into the restaurant, there were no one inside so I had enough time to ask my questions. She was delightful and very helpful in explaining what my questions were. I ordered the Dahl goat roti, plantains and a doubles. It's curry chick peas with in the skin. It was clean but couldn't understand why there were no customers except for the call in orders. But overall the tables and ambience was nice. Oh my total was $24. Didn't think it supported what I received., the food was a mid for me. I like my curry goat cooked until tender no chewing a lot. I'm going to give this place a 6. Was disappointed with my overall experience. Check it out and let me know your .experience. I didn't want to bring it up but I actually threw up everything I ordered and ended up in the hospital. Couldn't stop throwing up? Don't know why I had that reaction? I'm changing my rating to a don't know why it made me sick? (3) rating.. read more

The food is very good and flavorful and the portions are generous! The staff members are very accommodating and personable.

Top notch service. Food was cooked to perfection. The yelp score/ reviews are accurate. I had oxtail stew and doubles on the side. Highly recommend. read more

Omg roti skins perfection Doubles delicious Peanut punch powerful Will be back for more read more

Long time consumer. My partner and I love the samosas however I've also found a new love for the doubles! Amazing customer service read more

Quick and kind service. They gave me a good portion and it's fairly inexpensive. The curry goat is tender. I usually prefer it a little more spicy than what I had here but overall it was good. read more

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Decided to give this place a try because of eating at Tara's Roti and wanting to compare their goat roti. Ordered goat roti, plantain and curry goat. Goat roti was one of the best I have tasted. Very flavorful generous portions and filling. Curry goat was excellent. Home made drinks were great. Jerk chicken was ok, just not the highlight of this establishment. Owner(assuming) was cordial. Will be back! read more

There roti is amazing. Nice portions. I travel from sarasota to get this yumminess. Chicken curry on point. read more

Caribbean Crown - Beef Patty and Chicken Curry Roti - Caribbean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This restaurant was recommended by a fellow yelper and boy I am so glad I decided to check it out. The lady taking orders was very helpful and friendly. I ordered doubles with pepper, pholourie, bara with tamarind sauce and fudge for dessert. Everything was full of flavor and delicious. The doubles were fluffy and fresh. Paired nicely with the pepper and tamarind sauce. Pholourie and bara was fried to perfection and the tamarind dipping sauce was my favorite. Definitely recommend this place for authentic Caribbean cuisine. read more

Caribbean Crown - Caribbean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Y'all. This ain't a restaurant, but a portal to Port-of-Spain. I'm not sure what the good Lord intended when he wove this wrinkle into the fabric of space-time, but he's seen fit to grant all us sinners of the Gulf Coast with direct access to Trini takeout of the same spirit and substance as my Auntie Samaria's home cooking--at prices so low even the poorest among us may know The One True Roti. Everything--from the aromas of house-blend curry and handwritten menu displays to the DIY décor and friendly but strict service of the Trini nanas behind the counter--will silence all who doubt the validity of His miracles or the strength of His desire to see His Florida flock united with my Auntie's divine Doubles. To cross the threshold of Caribbean Crown is to actually set foot upon Trinidad and without any need of instruments of Babylon, like passports, or usurious currency exchanges. When eaten with family, the pepper sauce will bless your porch with the Breeze of the Indies, His Holy Breath that warms the shallow sea, but only so long as its flavors linger, so those ready to receive the fullness of their sacramental chana should be sure to request at least two cups of pepper sauce--and one cup of tamarind to ward off any nefarious spirits drawn to heat but repelled by sweet. read more

One of my favorite West Indian spots to grab a bite. No complaints. The Auntie that greets you when you walk in, is nice. The service is fast even if you don't order ahead. I would suggest if it is your first visit, take a look at the menu before hand, ....if you can, since there is so much delicious food to choose from. read more

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I do not know how I have not reviewed this place before but the fact I did not was a disservice to Caribbean Crown. I LOVE the vegetarian options here!!! If you are a vegetarian I believe you will love it. Everything is so flavorful, especially the pumpkin based curry goodies and seems made to order. The pumpkin filled roti skin was amazing and the doubles are tasty! I also am a fan of the phoulourie. The accompanying tamarind sauce is delectable. I have also had fish stew/soup here and it tasted fresh and flavorful (not sure if they still offer it). There are several sweet/dessert offerings in a case by the counter. In the fridge there are drinks such as sorrel. Caribbean Crown is off busy Busch Blvd. in a strip mall with a few other businesses. There is a friendly woman who works there who takes your order (I think she is the owner's wife). I cannot remember is she is from Guyana or is Trini. Parking is available out front. If I lived closer to CC I would be here every week, but alas, I live on the opposite side of town. I have been lusting after their pumpkin based savory entrees--I am wayyy overdue for a visit! Until then I will just dream. read more

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Ordered doubles and a bake and shark. I wasn't expecting much because other places have been disappointing but everything was done fresh and it was nice. The lady taking the order was very nice as well. Will be back to try some other dishes. read more

First and foremost, the service was amazing ! The owner greeted us and was so kind as we entered her place of business. She gave us a few recommendations on what to order as first time customers and let me tell you, the food did not disappoint ! I ordered doubles, samosas and pholourie. My favorite of the three (if I had to choose) was the doubles ! It tasted so fresh and flavorful. The sauces blended together nicely and I was super satisfied with my order. The phoularie and the samosas were also very good and satisfying! I will be coming back to try a different dish next time. Be sure to stop by Caribbean Crown if you'd like to try some really good & authentic West Indian food. I would definitely recommend stopping by Caribbean Crown and supporting this small business! read more

Caribbean Crown - Doubles - Caribbean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Great food and kind service. Decent pricing as well. I eat from here often and the food is always delicious. More of a West Indian comfort vibe. read more

Great Trinidadian food with friendly service. I got take out. I called ahead, told them I'd be there in 15-20 minutes, and when I showed up 18 minutes later, my food was hot and ready to go. I had the goat curry with rice and beans and collard greens. I liked that the collard greens were still vibrant green and not overcooked. Also, there were plenty of beans in the rice, not like some other places where you get about 4 beans per serving. The goat was pretty bony and skimpy on the actual meat, but the flavor of the goat was mild, and the meat was very tender. I'm looking forward to the days when restaurants are safe and I can try their doubles (eaten in the restaurant). read more

Very tasty, friendly owner, always smiling and respectful. You get your money worth and more. Delicious dessert and tropical drinks.

i go there for the doubles. service is always friendly. may be a little wait when they are busy

I had the aloo-chana buss up shot with some house made hot sauce and ginger beer. I loved it so much. My pal had Jamaican beef patties and some rice and curry chicken and a sweet mango cake. The proprietor was really welcoming and pleasant. I will go back, when I'm craving West Indian food!!! It's a hole in the wall with some tables - just right for me!!! So happy to have discovered Caribbean Crown in Temple Terrace (I'm from Lakeland}!!!!! She has a large menu with choices for every taste, I think. I can't wait to take some visitors here to show that Central Florida really does have some authentic ethnic food that is NOT Disneyfied!!!!! read more

I honestly really disliked the food got some oxtails with white rice and it was not good at all. I would not recognize this place unless you like your food being rushed and not cooked all the way with no flavor. Even the presentation was horrible and to me that's everything. read more

I came here with my boy as we were both in the mood for some aloo pie and doubles. I checked the google reviews here and it seemed it was the best place to try that wasnt too far from home. We ordered aloo pie, doubles, and pholourie, the aloo pie does not come with any channa and that is an extra charge. The aloo pie is very small compared to the ones I have had in NY at Singhs Roti Shop, although it was very good. The doubles were my favorite and the pholourie was okay since I have had better. We told them to put pepper sauce in everything we ordered so it certainly had a good kick to it. Lady behind the counter was very polite, maybe she was the owner, although not sure. Be prepared to wait as it takes a few minutes to get your food, there are about 3-4 tables inside to sit in as well. One thing I do wish was if the prices were lower and similar to NY. The quality of the food was fairly close to Singhs Roti and I will come back here for sure. read more

Is this the best restaurant in Tampa? Yes. Why? The prices are ridiculously low and the food is all lovingly prepared and tasttttty. It's a very casual comfortable place that shares a strip mall with Petra Restaurant (not the Petra hookahclub across the street) a Latin market with a great food counter, and the Haitian eatery Kreyol Delight. This is Trinidadian and maybe some Guyanese food. Lots of specialties. Vegetarian dishes. Jerk chicken. Similarities with Jamaican cuisine (both were British colonies). Get some. read more

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My husband wanted some good jerk chicken and Caribbean Crown delivered... not literally, but you get the picture. The service was fast, good atmosphere although it was in a not so desirable location, and the customer service was great. I love how kind the cashier was to my family. read more

Got the goat and rice as takeout. It was mostly all bone and fat. Really disappointed especially after leaving a tip which is why I wont tip for takeout anymore. I mean seriously its takeout why do they expect a tip? Makes no sense read more

Caribbean Crown - Caribbean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Good Caribbean option, not great. Went with the shrimp curry with rice and beans and the chicken stew roti. It wasn't bad but didn't have that OMG factor. The food took longer than expected to come out. Service was friendly. Pricing was reasonable. I like that they sell ginger beer by the gallon. Caribbean Crown is middle of the road. Just ok for me, Ive had better. read more

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After finishing up Luke Cage Season 2 recently, I knew I wanted to get some Jamaican food. I was recommended CC by Nick S. aka Nickthaniel. It is on a nondescript plaza and is adjacent to Petra Middle Eastern Cuisine pm Busch Blvd.. Upon entering, you can see an vibrant yellow/red/green cafe with flags of various Caribbean countries. Note: There is a five dollar minimum to use credit card. There is one lady who handles dine in and take out orders. She was very friendly. I had to wait 12 minutes but when she brought out the food. I was in awe. There were 4 pieces of chicken, rice and "peas" (red rice and beans for us Yankees) and cabbage. This amount of meat in a $9 combo meal dwarfs food Ive had in Level 2 chain restaurants and makes Chipotle/Moe's look microscopic in comparison. While I've had Caribbean food at Jerk Hut on Fowler and Jerk Pit on Fletcher, CC blows them away. The chicken was so soft and had awesome level of spice. (For folks who are scared, there is a normal or spicy option that she asks before taking the order) The rice and beans was so awesome that I ate it fully before the meat. Whoever owns a Mexican restaurant should study how these guys make it since most ESE restaurants are mediocre here and seem to coast by on rice and beans. Im generally not a big cabbage fan, but they prepared it so well here. While I was eating, I noticed many customers coming and getting takeout so they seem to have a thriving business. I really loved the food, and thought I should take something home since Friday nights I dont like to cook anything. I ordered a chicken curry roti to take home . Later in the evening after doing groceries and swimming, I got to the roti , thinking it would be a small wrap or burrito. It was a giant square shaped dish with chicken and potato pieces wrapped with a roti. Im not joking when I said this one thing would be enough for Juggernaut, or Mark Henry (400 lb wrestler). I could only eat half and saved the rest for tonight. They also serve beef patties, plaintains, doubles and some veg curries in addition to homemade Caribbean drinks like Ginger beer, sorrel. They also have canned sodas incuding Jupina here. Yay! Cons: They close early 7 or 8 pm. Sunday is fully closed. There is a $1 dollar surcharge to make boneless curry roti. Overall: This is a "Saigon Deli" type of gem in Tampa. Excellent food, hearty portions, low prices, great customer service and its in North Tampa. GO GO GO ! I cant wait to get on the Zion Train and come here. I will always be Forever loving JAH-maican food. IF Im coming in from the cold, eat here to warm up. We and dem should eat here after work. read more

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If need home cooking, this is your place. The restaurant chef prepare the meal from beginning. A lot of work. The dish that I have need a lot of time to prepare. I have the OX tail that was cook for long time to make it soft. It cook in the Caribbean spice and has a lot of Indian influence. The tail must be slow cook to make it separate from the bone. This dish accompanied with cabbage and the bean rice. You can have the choice of white rice. I also have the flower drink - Sorrel. They prepared it and put in the cup and store in their refrigerators. Sweet treat. They have some other food please check it out. They also have fried fish. You can call ahead to have your fish prepare before you arrive. It will take some time to fried. The owner of the restaurant is very friendly. I like about this mom and pop shop. read more

Caribbean Crown - The flower drink- Sorrel. - Caribbean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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2nd visit here with my folks as we were in the area today. Great food and fast service. My dad had the beef and cabbage special and the meat was cooked perfect based on his opinion. Half now and half take away. I enjoy the vegetarian options here and wiped the plate clean. We will always stop here when in Tampa (and I am driving). read more

Caribbean Crown - Large portions of delicious food. Dad had the beef and cabbage and really enjoyed it. - Caribbean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

When I arrived my food was packed and ready to go. I was primarily pescatarian this day I had bake with pumpkin and bacalao. The servings were ample and delicious. read more

It's a good Trini spot. Just my opinion the flavor of the food is watered down. But I understand why that is. The stew chicken was not good on the day I got it. Only flavor I could taste was sweet. I give that dish a 2. The goat roti was ok. Not the taste was somewhat disappointing. To me just a little more spicy and it would've been great. But you have flavor for a wider range of people. read more

Finally! I've been on the hunt for a great West Indian Resturant since I moved to Tampa 2yrs ago. I'm Trini-American and I was raised on the BEST and most AUTHENTIC island dishes (thanks Mom Mom ) so my pallet can be real picky with commercial restaurants claiming to carry authentic West Indian dishes. I'm sure there are great ones out there, but none that I have found that were reminiscent of the authentic spots in Trinidad or even Miami (The Melting Pot Capital!). I was pleasantly surprised with stumbling across this beauty. Honestly, the whole plaza is chalk full of good international eats but that's another post ! Anyway, u walk in, and it's a quaint diner-style/Mom & pop vibe. The atmosphere is filled with tributes to the West Indies and the Caribbean Isles! (If you don't know, West Indians (Island ppl in general! Ha!) are REAL proud to represent their country...and the flags on the tables and walls, didn't leave anyone out! (Where my Trini-Massive!!!!! ) I gave them 4 stars only because I have yet to try other dishes. I have been their twice now and have tried the vegetarian dish (curried soya chunks, pumpkin and a side of Dahl) and the second time I had a little of what my son ordered, the curried goat w/ potatoes and parata, which is like a fried bread/dough on the side. We call it (bussup shot or Parata In Trinidad) but it's somewhat similar to a naan. Everything was very tasty, but I did have one complaint. The Dahl and Curried Goat were kind of watery. That can be either two things...adding too much water to "stretch the pot" as in...have more servings from one pot of food, or it was just too fresh a pot, and the ingredients hadn't had time to marry and thicken up. Either way, the food was still great, and I will go back again. Customer service was pretty good too! She wasn't very chatty as I did tell her I was excited to find the place. Still, she was kind and did chk on me from time to time asking if I needed anything. Oh! I almost forgot! They make a mean homemade peppa sauce! Yum!!! Spicy and flavorful! I'll update my post after I've tried a few more dishes. read more

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If you know what doubles are and you miss the real ones this is the place to go!!! I went there second time and I love it! Best doubles ever!! And let me mention the VIP level of their hospitality! You will not get disappointed. read more

Caribbean Crown - Double! Yummy!! - Caribbean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Yum. Yum. Yum. I stumbled upon this gem on my way to a training in the area. I love Trinidadian food and this place is deelish. I've had their doubles and the curry shrimp with rice, beans and collards. Deelish. I will definitely be returning to get my Trini food fix. read more

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Hands down the best place in town. Food is great, affordable, friendly face behind the counter. Make sure you add the tip included on your bill since they are a little old school. Regardless, the food was phenomenal. We ordered curry goat with roti and is tail with roti and let me Tell you best bite I've had in a while; definitely the best kept secret hole-In-the-wall herein TAMPA read more

Do you like Caribbean food, high on authenticity , taste , flavor, with fresh herbs and spices that will just make your mouth water , and leave you craving for more? If that is you DO NOT miss out on trying the delicacies at Caribbean Crown. There are not enough superlatives in the dictionary to adequately express how delicious my order was, I ordered the curry Roti, and it was so exceptional, I actually called Dee when I was done to express my amazement . When was the last time you picked up a take out order, and the food was so good you actually took the time to call back the restaurant to let them know.? Probably never right? Me too. If you love Caribbean food this is the place. read more

Loveee the feeling of family here! Great food! Delicious oxtails and cabbage! Everything cooked to order! Hot and fresh! read more

Caribbean Crown - Caribbean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I Love Mrs Dee & Her Food Is Absolutely AMAZING!! I recommend this spot over most Jamaican / Caribbean ones in the area!! Her vibe is so lovely and it reflects in the food! Large menu full of variety, many vegetarian dishes, meat dishes, different spice levels AWWW I JUST LOVE THIS PLACE!! I almost spend $100 here EVERY TIME!! #SLMGYELLA - #SLUMWORLDWIDE GO SEE MRS DEE!! Tell her Anthony sent you read more

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I wound up at Caribbean Crown because my wife's boss wanted to introduce me to some Jamaican food. His reason for choosing this particular place was that Caribbean Crown has a vegetarian menu that J-Fur and I could select from. Upon entering Caribbean Crown, I was surprised to see that it reminded me a lot of some pizza places back in PA. There was a very small seating area, beverages were all bottled or canned and in a cooler off to the side that you grabbed yourself, your order was taken at a counter, the food was cooked in back, brought out on a tray and wrapped in paper. Payment for your meal was collected at the end. The vegetarian menu includes a number of different rotis and a "sandwich" called a double. I had no idea what either of these were so, on recommendation from the counter person, I ordered two doubles, a roti and a side of fried plantains. Judging by the prices, I figured the food amount would be small (these four items would run me about 12 bucks). Boy did I botch that one. The waitress brought out J-Fur and her bosses' trays first. Then she went back for my TWO. Yep, so much food it wouldn't fit on one tray. One thing is for sure, Caribbean Crown doesn't skimp on their portions. But would it taste good? That's what I was about to find out. I decided to start with one of the double sandwiches. They were unlike any sandwich I'd ever had. The "bread" was similar to an Indian puri meaning that it was puffy and unleavened. The texture reminded me of bread that had been soaking in liquid for a bit. It was firm and held together, but it had an almost slimy feel. I'm not doing the meal justice, comparing it to slime, but I really have never eaten anything that was similar. Inside the bread was a chickpea and potato mixture that had a bit of sweetness (cinnamon?). I added some hot pepper sauce to it. The sandwich was excellent. I loved the sweet/spicy/sloppy combo and the softness of the bread. I would return (and did a few weeks later) just to eat a double. Next I turned my sights to the roti. Caribbean Crown's version of the roti was very similar to a burrito but instead of stuffing the insides with lettuce, salsa, guacamole, cheese and beans, it is filled with a potato and chickpea mixture (they have other vegetarian roti fillings, but this is the one we went for). The roti lacked the sweetness of the double but upped the spice a bit. It wasn't enough to make J-Fur back away but it made its presence felt. The roti was huge, completely filling and delicious. I would call it some of the best ethnic cheap eats in Tampa. Overall impressions? I returned two weeks later. Does that say enough? I loved it. I enjoyed both sandwiches and the unique qualities they brought to the table. Caribbean Crown gives you a lot of food for very little price. I picked up the tab for the meal and three rotis, two doubles, three drinks, fried plantains and dessert only set me back a little over thirty dollars. read more

My husband is Guyanese and moved from Canada to here. His mom used to make him Roti and Curry that he loved. We got the polourie, curry chicken, roti (reg) tamarind balls and some plantain chips. Polourie and the sauce that comes with it - HE LOVED. So did I. Curry Chicken- Loved , I don't like spicy and this was not spicy. So it was perfect for me Roti- he said taste just like his moms and he loves it. It was really good I liked it. Plantain chips- they were ok. Not crispy. But not bad. Tamarind balls- idk bc I don't eat them and he hasn't had them yet. But they look so fresh. The Roti here is so fresh, made to order. My husband don't like trying new places. We lived in Kissimmee and he found Golden Krust and stuck with them when we moved here. I've been wanting to try this place and good thing golden krust didn't have roti. So my husband agreed to try a place I found. He just keeps telling me "good find babe" lol. And that this is his new place. I highly recommend this place. ESPECIALLY after seeing how happy he is eating it. So good!!! read more

The menu offers a wide variety of choices so you'll definitely find something to your liking. My date and I were looking for an affordable and fresh lunch after our classes today. Located on E Busch, it's out of the way from the USF campus but the low prices and good food made up for the drive. If you love Roti, Caribbean Crown offers chicken, beef, shrimp and goat. You can choose the get the curried protein or strewed. My date got the curry goat roti with some spice. You have the option of getting either mild or spicy however, you can ask to adjust the levels of spice when you're ordering it. The goat roti was deliciously tender and tasty with a good amount of spice. The only setback was that you have to remove the bones as you eat unlike other roti shops that serve boneless, but you can't complain for the price and portion size. There's another part of the menu that isn't roti which I ordered from. I got the stew chicken with rice and cabbage. I loved my food, the chicken was tender and flavorful. The rice and cabbage balanced out the meal very well but you can also choose to get a side of salad or rice with beans instead. Caribbean Crown is very generous with their portion sizes as well, you'll definitely be full for an admirable price. We also picked up some beef patties on our trip. They were deliciously flakey and flavorful and the perfect side to our meals. I'm a little nitpicky about the fact that there wasn't a mild or spicy option but I still really enjoyed it. It was just a tad spicy for my liking. Stop by if you're in the area! It's a lovely little mom and pop shop with great food, affordable prices and nice people! read more

Caribbean Crown - To Go: Curry Goat Roti - Caribbean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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