I've eaten here multiple times, and while the atmosphere is usually pleasant and the wait time is…read morereasonable, the food is very overpriced for the quality. On several occasions, the food tasted as though it was not fresh. The legume especially needs improvement, as the meat was unusually chewy and did not taste right. I was also disappointed with the bouillon, which contained a huge, uncut potato. They need to pay closer attention to the freshness, preparation, and overall quality of the food.

The food is sooo good and packed with that Haitian flavor I was looking for. I feel like I'm in…read moreHaiti when I'm eating anyone of these griot, Turkey, meatballs, goat, legume and the steam snapper fish. I live in Jonesboro and I visit at least 3 times a week. And how about they have soup on the weekends It beats any fast food place!!! If you looking for a good portion of caribbean/ Haitian food. Get your plate!!!

Now this was a first in my Carribean restaurant explorations over many years. Ya know, we tend to…read moreforget about Haiti because of flavors of Jamaica, Cuba, Trini, PR, DR and so on. I met some Haitian friends of friends in The A one trip, and I asked what are some of their main dishes and I was drawn in as she was describing the different ones, so I asked the folks that lived there (the others were visiting from FL) if there was a Haitian restaurant in town and he mentioned this one and was like "they're ok". That was good enough for me to try, so me and my mom went the next day. Upon entering, the place was kinda dingy and worn down, but it was smelling great in there. I was looking to try the Fried Goat (which is a way different style to me) but they had just started prepping goat and was going to be a while (it was 3pm...they'd been open since 11a...kinda strange), so I went with the Fried Turkey, side of Pikilz, Green plantains, Dumplings, Black Rice and Cashew Praline for dessert. So, the Black Rice I was really looking forward to next, after seeing pictures of it with minced mushrooms on top and told it was made with mushroom soup. But when we for our to-gos I checked to make sure they got everything and I went to smell the rice and it looked and smelled like Chinese fried rice (!). I was about to be disappointed big time, I was thinking. But I noticed there was a lot of traffic behind us while we were waiting, so that was a good sign. We went home and unpacked it all and what surprised me was the size of the Plantains...they were HUGE. Never seen anything like it. So these are the unsweet type, so you have to eat it with something else to flavor it up. Then I got into the China rice, which had green peas in it and took a bite. Man! totally fooled me....that rice was BOMB. Flavor was totally different from how I smelled it earlier. My apologies HCD! Fried Turkey: a bit overcooked but good. I've had plenty of fried turkey in my time and this one was passable. Now, when you throw that Pikilz on top of that turkey, it gets turned up some notches. That lil side dish is better than any country's side dish I've ever had (Mexico, Kenya, Lebanon, India). I couldn't figure out what parts make up Pikilz, but that's some real genius culinary right dere. But, you know what finished me off nicely towards inevitable Itis? That Cashew Praline....omg. Straight up homemade sex I tell you. No chemicals in this! The way they just have sitting piled up on a tray all by itself, is the worse presentation, but you'll be shocked at how fresh and sweet it is. Man oh man oh man. I'll be back for that Goat! Sapa segne nabule.

Excellent black Rice etc Keep up the good clean cooking with…read moremuch FLAVOR SMALL SPOT GOOD FOOD

I was visiting my parents and have been meaning to stop by here for some pate and other foods. It's…read morea Haitian food truck/ catering business inside Pete's gas station. They have your standard rice and beans, white rice and sous pwa, chicken, griot and legume. If you want something specific or of a large quantity, I recommend texting the business for your order and they will have it ready for you. After trying their food and knowing they do sell out of certain items towards the end of the day, I got a catering tray of djon djon rice which I haven't had in years. I gobbled up a good bit of the food before I could snap a photo. It was so good! The owner and staff are very polite, hospitable and provide excellent service. It was a joy to speak with them and I look forward to continuing to support their business when I am in town.

Great service and great food, real home cooking. Feels inviting and homey. 10/10 I recommend.read more

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I had been wanting to get my fix and craving for Haitian food for 3 weeks but I never had the…read moreopportunity. So when I finally was free, I knew the place that I wanted to go to. I drove up here, parked, and got out and knew exactly what I wanted to order. When I walked in, I still looked at the menu to make sure that it was nothing extra that I wanted. I placed my order and waited for my food. The only thing I did not like about waiting for my food was the long wait that it was for everyone's order. My order precisely took about 30 minutes. While waiting, I heard them tell another order that it was going to be about 40 minutes. Now, when the food came out, The food was hot. So by the time I drove back home the food was still hot and ready for me to eat. The moment I bit into the food, I knew that I chose the right place. I absolutely will be returning. If I have to wait, just a little bit for the greatness of this food then I would happily do it. I am giving it a 4 start only because of the long wait. But also because I cannot give it a 4.5.

7/30/26 There is NOTHING worse than spending VERY close to $60 for 2 plates of food just to find…read moreHAIR in the food! THAT IS A NO GO! 7/31/26 Went BACK to carry THEIR hairy good to them. The man in the glasses was rude, even disrespectful. There was no apology AND a directive to put THEIR hairy plate of food on the table in the lobby. I refused and told him HE WOULD be placing it there, not I. It was a VERY expected exchange. MOST PEOPLE who are red-handed WRONG are USUALLY defensive! I GAVE AWAY $60 for HAIRY FOOD and DISRESPECTFUL when the plate was returned, to boot! Never asked or suggested return of money. But, was still met with disregard and disrespect.

I've been to both locations, and the food is so good! This location has its own parking lot and…read moredoesn't get too crowded, which is a plus. I've tried the griot, cabrit, and Djon Djon rice with shrimp, and everything has been delicious. The drinks are worth the price, and that Haitian rum is good and STRONG! I also love the cute atmosphere and simplicity of the design. The employees are knowledgeable about Haitian culture, which makes the experience even better. Definitely a spot I'd recommend if you're looking for good Haitian food and a nice atmosphere.

The customer service was nice, and the griot tacos were the highlight! They were flavorful and my…read morefavorite part of the meal. The picture shows two tacos, but they come in an order of three. Easy 9/10! Unfortunately, the griot plate was underwhelming. The tostones were stale, the rice and peas were a bit dry, and some of the smaller griot pieces were very salty. The flavor was there, but the freshness was inconsistent. I'd give the plate a 6/10. They do charge $0.50 for extra pikliz, but they were kind enough to give us two big containers, which I appreciated! I'd definitely get the tacos again, but the plate could use some improvement.

I'm going to go ahead and give Ole 3.5 stars but round it up to 4. This was my first experience…read moreeating Haitian food and I was so excited to finally try it. My cousin and I went here fairly late on a Friday evening and it was pretty empty. It looks like they're taking on more of a lounge type vibe which was nice but we were underdressed and really just came for the food. Another oddity is that they had someone playing music via YouTube videos rather than having an actual DJ. Since we were seated close to the bar, the bartender took our order. I ended up ordering the tassot turkey which came with rice and plantains. I enjoyed my food but I just wish the turkey was cut a little differently. I had to fight some of the pieces of meat just to get a little bit of meat off the bone. Otherwise, it was very tasty. Our server was great and the owner/manager even came over and checked on us which was a plus.

I came in and tried Fried Griot & Black Rice. It was pretty good. Also the whole staff was nice and…read moreinviting. I will definitely return!

Great food. Okay service. I am trying to reintroduce fish into my diet and am met with a lot of…read morefaux fish sandwiches. I was super excited to get a whole fish dish that was not battered and deep fried. I ordered the spicy and that was the only thing it was lacking. Despite it not being spicy, it was extremely flavorful. Each item stood on its own and was delicious. Large portion & cooked to order. I would definitely return.

This was my second time in to Pete's in about a two week period. Both times I ordered via DoorDash…read morefor pickup. The first time, I still had about a 10-15 minute wait even after the app said my food was ready. This second time, I was able to get my order right away when I walked in. The staff is always friendly regardless of wait time. The restaurant is really a grab and go location; there isn't sufficient space or set-up for dining in. Each time I've been, there has been consistent for traffic in and out, so it's pretty popular. On my first visit (while standing around waiting for my order to be ready), I learned from listening to other ppl order that there is a lunch special where the meals featuring chicken are cheaper. I believe it goes thru 1pm. In my first visit, I tried lots of things and was largely disappointed in the taste. I had the brown stewed chicken and oxtail meals (both ordered with heavy gravy), a turkey wing, a chicken soup, and coco bread. The oxtails were the only thing I truly enjoyed. The sides on the meals were just okay except the plantains. The plantains were hard and dry, truly inedible. The chicken soup wasn't flavorful enough; I wouldn't order it again. For me, the turkey wing seasoning was too spicy, but my husband enjoyed it. On this second visit, I went only to pick up two turkey wings for my husband, as he has continued to talk about trying the turkey wing again. He ate them both for dinner along with some homemade rice a d veggies. He wanted to order sides but I discouraged that based on the first experience. Pete's is located in a strip mall that seems to have some other Caribbean businesses, including a market next door. The parking lot has an approaching need for repavement and line repainting. *uploaded pics are from first visit*

I can confidently add La Difference to my list of go to Haitian restaurants. The fact that it is…read morealso a bakery led to the five star rating. The food quality and quantity also are contributing factors. The artwork throughout including history pieces on the origin of the Haitian flag, and a prominent display of leadership which included my great, great, great, grandfather brought joy to my heart! I thoroughly enjoyed my meal which consisted of kabrit (goat), Djon Djon rice, green plantain and salad. I did request extra pikliz and gravy, as the gravy doubles as my salad dressing due to the rich flavor. The ample portions allowed for two additional meals, which were equally delicious as the seasoning marinated additionally. Everything was fresh. The rolls I purchased were soft to the touch and I was assured that they were baked that day after inquiring. They reminded me of my father, also of Haitian descent, and the bakery in South Florida near parent's retirement community. My dad would take me there and we would get fresh Haitian bread and rolls. Truly, one of the best nostalgic moments with the reminder of him and the delicious food. The location provided ample parking, and was not crowded when I first arrived. I placed my order after looking at all the offerings, including jams and other Haitian baked goods. Although I was assured that my food would be ready in about 15 minutes, it was closer to 30. Several people came in after me picking up large orders. My order taker acknowledged that my food would be ready soon, and I appreciated that. Thankfully, I was not in a rush. Do keep that in mind when visiting, and ordering in advance may be an option. I will definitely return to try my other favorites, including griot (despite limiting pork intake...smh) and legume. Truly pleased to find a great Haitian restaurant in Gwinnett. Shout out to the Tik Tok person who brought it to my attention in her post!

Maaaaaaaaan. What can i say!!! I've had this place before years ago and it tasted waaaay better…read morethis time. I got the chicken, white rice & beans (it's mostly just the soup) lunch plate for $32 including drink but it's sooooo worth it. If you ain't sweating inside a Caribbean spot, it ain't authentic lmao. I absolutely LOVE pikliz, $1 extra for 2 more but shit, i stuffed my face right then & there. This ain't a plate you take home, gotta eat it FRESH! Definitely 1 of my go-to spots.

Finally made it to Marie's Kitchen after receiving the word of mouth referral. The restaurant lived…read moreup to its reputation of providing authentic Haitian food! The menu selection was extensive though simplistic. Several popular dishes were featured that included traditional meats including goat (cabrit) prepared in different ways. I selected a meal which included djon djon (black) rice, fried green plantain (preparation liked tostones) and fried cabrit. Meal included small portions of pikleas (spicy cabbage mix) and tasty gravy. Order was prepared in a timely fashion and presented as verification before my order was placed in to go bag. Everything was delicious!!! Portion size was enough to have leftovers, which were also perfect. The truly monumental part of my visit was reconnecting with the gentleman who told me about Marie's several months ago. He was sitting in waiting area and we conversed as I took pictures. We talked until we realized our connection and I thanked him again. Will definitely return to get some of my favorite Haitian meals. The plaza where located was spacious with free parking. The interior decorations included plenty seating and beautiful Haitian art work.

Hole in the wall / hidden gems have a special place in my heart…read more To all the other bad reviews; get bent! People have such high expectations for everything these days, and I always say "expectations lead to disappointment" When I walked in, I was greeted, but my order wasn't taken instantly... why? Because there's one woman working. Patience is a virtue. She yelled "one minute!" And then shortly came to take my order. She was out of jerk chicken so i ordered the Griot, with rice and beans, and fried plantains. I was getting my car repaired next door, and the owner recommended this place. 10/10 - this food is incredible. Anyone else rating it lower probably has a problem with everyone and everything, including themselves. We forget sometimes to slow down... be patient, and be understanding. Anyone else with a 1 star review probably hates themselves.