Family owned spots are my thing!! Especially when those spots have been around for a good minute!! Let me show you a Trinidadian bakery that YOU need to know about!! Let's GO!! . Where I am: @crownbakerydc . Location Reviewed: 5409 Georgia Ave., N.W. Washington D.C. . Items Reviewed: LIKE THAT! Their Pies ($4.75 for their Trinidadian Beef Pie, $4.75 for their Trinidadian Curry Chicken Pie, $4.99 for their Salt Fish Roll). The fresh breading on these pies, & the flavorful STAMP!! Their Buss Up ($17.99 with curried chicken, chickpeas, with a curry mango sauce, a pepper sauce, & a kuchela sauce-with mangoes, hot peppers, & garlic-,& a soft flatbread to scoop up your food). Perfectly seasoned, plentiful, a super soft bread, & saucy!! STAMP!! Their Jerk Chicken Platter ($17.99 with jerk chicken, Callao, cabbage, rice & peas, & plantains). It didn't look like it, but that jerk chicken & rice had a delayed spicy hit! The callalo , plantains, & cabbage were LIKE THAT! STAMP!! Their Curry Goat Roll ($16.99 with curry goat, & chickpeas, with curry dusted flatbread). Tender goat meat, with a savory curry sauce, this will fill you up!! STAMP!! Their Doubles & Saltfish ($4.99 each for their chickpea, & curry filled doubles, $10.99 for their Salt Fish sandwich). Super flavorful doubles, get a napkin!! That had to be the BEST Salt Fish I've tried!! STAMP!! Their Desserts ($4.99 each for their signature Currant Roll with raisins, & a Coconut Roll with fresh coconut, & a Cassava Pone). The rolls weren't overly sweet, flaky, & tasty!! That one tasted like a bean pie!! . Customer Service: On Point! . Parking: Rough. . Recommendations: Just GO!! . Accessibility: It's wheelchair & differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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Crown Bakery was a Yelp find. I walked in planning to grab takeout and leave. I was craving real home cooked Caribbean food, the Sunday spread from my Trini childhood: rice & peas, mac & cheese, callaloo, stewed chicken. You know, home. Nearly a year in DC, and every expensive or hole-di-wall Caribbean spot had been a disappointment. So my expectations were low. I walk in while my fiancé waits in the car. Downstairs of the restaurant looks dead, empty cases, one guy at a register. I ask about roti. "No, but check the buffet upstairs." I go up and, wow. A full spread that made me want to cry happy tears. Felt like walking into your grandmother's dining room on Sunday. The owner, Jennifer, walks me through everything. I literally run back downstairs. The man looks at me: "You might wanna call your husband." I did. "Park the car. We're staying." He protested. I won. Best decision ever. The walls were covered in photos paired with classic Caribbean song titles, Kas's "Savannah Grass" and others. The music, the accents of other patrons, every detail screamed nostalgia. I was home. The food: white rice, rice & peas, proper Caribbean mac and cheese (not that cheese-bomb American style), perfect callaloo, stewed red beans, jerk-chicken, stew-chicken (too sweet for me, but well-made), plantains (some a touch too green), appetizers :fried & roast bakes, salt fish, smoked herring and chickpeas salad, Drinks: mango, orange, nectar and champagne for DIY mimosas. Here's the real magic though: we met this incredible couple, the Butts, and stayed three hours just talking and laughing. A quick takeout run turned into one of those unexpectedly perfect Sundays. Sunday brunch: $39.99 per person. Now we know where to find home in DC. If you're missing real Sunday's island food, skip downstairs and go straight up.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

This eatery is nestled between other businesses so it can be easy to miss. When you go inside, it resembles a deli so nothing special in regard to ambiance. The service was great and the ladies were really kind. I must admit that you receive a lot of food for an unbeatable price. The whole container of food was less than $20. However, I didn't like anything that I posted, other than the stewed chicken, plantains and carrot cake. Unfortunately, the flavor of the rest of the food wasn't there for me. The smell of the food didn't help. The stars are mainly for the great service but the food wasn't to my liking. read more

Crown Bakery - Jerk Chicken Curry Chicken Stewed Chicken Curry Potato & Chickpeas Macaroni Pie Fried Plantains Saffron Rice - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Food is ALWAYS delicious reminds me of Sunday lunch back in Trinidad Service is great and Ambiance is perfect. Took my girlfriend there and she was in an awww moment when we got there Mr Trevor and Mrs Jennifer are amazing human beings. My hubby goes there every Sunday read more

A wonderful way to enjoy some great home cooked meal with friends n family! Love everything!!

Favorite brunch spot in DC so far and favorite "I don't feel like cooking dinner" spot. Owners are amazing and there's so many options. I went for their Sunday brunch. P.S. they only do brunch on Sundays and don't have their full menu available. The brunch is upstairs and offers a cozy atmosphere.The brunch options were brown stew chicken, fish, callaloo, rice and peas, white rice, red beans and rice, max and cheese, coco bread, sweet bread, crab, and a few others things I couldn't remember. For drinks: the options were coffee, tea, water, rum punch, and guava pineapple juice. I loved everything!!! The only thing I didn't particularly like was the fish. It was a bit dry for my liking but maybe because it was sitting out for awhile. All the sauces offered on the side were amazing. My personal favorite was the pineapple haberno sauce. The guava pineapple juice was really really tasty. As well as the rum punch. Strong but not too strong. Service was attentive and I left STUFFED. The price runs at $45 per person. This is about the cost of most brunch spots in DC so I shouldn't have been surprised. Don't think I'd particularly go for brunch again anytime soon but will go to try their other menu items during the week. Overall food ratings- Brown stew chicken: 7/10 Callaloo: 10/10 Mac n cheese: 10/10 Coco bread: 10/10 Rice and peas: 8/10 Red beans and rice: 7/10 Kale salad: 10/10 Sweet bread: 10/10 Crab: 9/10 Guava pineapple juice 10/10 read more

Crown Bakery - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Best Trini food in the area that I've had and I have been looking for some time! Coming from NYC there are not as many options in the DMV area but their food is good, great portions and prices. read more

This review has been a long time coming, let's go! So fun fact, I've been eating at this establishment for 5 years and have never actually stepped foot in it until this day. I've normally secured orders through friends, at a street fair, and through UberEats. Allow me to say this, the food has always been DELICIOUS every time that I've ordered and that's hard for restaurants to say. As a born Trinidadian, I can be the critical of Caribbean cuisines LOL. Specifically, Trinidadian food because I grew up eating all of our dishes and have become familiar with its taste. Caribbean food is known for our rich spices and we pass the test on seasoning our meats and seafood. This place makes Trinidad proud with well seasoned food and some of the best baked goods on this side of town. My boyfriend and I enjoyed a delicious curry chicken roti each with buss up shot. We added pepper sauce and tamarind sauce on top and devoured our meals. It was SO good! Their currants rolls, baked breads, and other baked goods are also very delicious and fresh. read more

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Food deliscious but some of potatoes were hard . Presentation exceptional . Bake middle should not be remove for dough lovers . Callaloo tasty but could puree some more . Very hospitable read more

Crown Bakery - Fish , macoroni pie , callaloo, potatoes salad and stew chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Mr Trevor and Ms Jenifer are great, the food is consistent and for catering purposes it's affordable to get food for your events, upstairs has a hidden gem. Ask about their brunch Quality service and good ambiance upstairs .. read more

When Teja say there's no place like home, he didn't lie. But there are a few places that truly make you feel like home is down the street. So I ventured round the corner just to partake of a few indulgences of Trinidad and Tobago. Sweet bread, Coconut drops, Coconut roll, guava pastry and also a Mango pastry or two. He asked if I had a sweet tooth. Well yes. Crown Bakery is my home away from home. Home sweet home read more

My husband bought a variety of rotis and chicken dishes from Crown. I got my usual, spicy goat roti. The roti skin was thin and flaky but a bit dry. The goat curry was spicy but lacked the curry note. The goat was dry and stringy. Filling was not generous but it had an okay 2:1 meat to potatoes ratio. The roti left me feeling like I ate Jamaican roti and not a Trini roti. I'm not an expert. I just prefer my Trini roti. Would I try it again? Yes. Maybe I should eat it at the store. See if this would resolve the dryness of the roti skin and meat. read more

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We visited Crown Bakery and the Trinidadian owner, Jenny, is so friendly and greeted us with a hug and a smile. The family has been visiting this establishment for years and it never disappoints. They sell Caribbean food and wonderful bakery goods. We bought some currant and coconut currant pastries, homemade guava pine, and mango juices. Also the mauby fizz drink is delicious. You can't find that in Cali. They also sthings like coconut bread, butter bread, aloo pie, saltfish ( codfish), lentils, chicken, and beef pates/ patties ( not the Jamaican kind). Lots of different kinds of dishes like curry goat, chicken, fried plantains, fish, macaroni pie, etc. Eating at Crown Bakery gives me that nostalgic feeling of being home in the islands. It's a great place to stop by if you're visiting Washington, D.C. read more

Long overdue review, but the food, service, and ambiance are all great! Everything about Crown Bakery makes you feel like you're back in the islands. I grew up eating all of their delicious savory meals and pastries. The weekends are my favorite because of the 10/10 street food, & the best corn soup! Thank you Trevor and Jennifer for your years of hospitality and authentic Trinidadian cuisine! read more

The best Trini Bakery in the D.C./Maryland area. The food, pastries and service was AMAZING!!!! Worth the Drive, worth the price, worth your time, worth braving the rain. Had a little bit of everything. The Current Rolls were flaky, tasty and tender. The Doubles were HUGE and Delicious, packed with flavor. The Shrimp Roti was Mouthwatering, lots of shrimp simply Scrumptious. The Beef Patties were flaky and perfect. The Corn Soup had just the right blend of Sweet and Savory. And my FAVORITE and Most Unexpected was the BAKE & SHARK!!!!! OMG AMAZING!!! ABSOLUTELY Delicious!!! The food here will make you Crave the Islands. I Left there ready to book my ticket for TRINIDAD and Maracus Bay!!! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Crown Bakery for taking me on a Wonderful Journey. The BEST place in D.C. Stop By....You Will NOT be Disappointed!!! read more

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Crown Bakery has great food and the customer service is very good! The goat buss-up is one of my favorite things to order

The customer service and staff is very nice and friendly. The prices are reasonable...., As for the food ..... The taste was a big mis for me. I had high expectations being as tho it was recommended by a few people. However, Please don't let this review detour you from trying this spot. There are a lot of people that actually love the food.?..?.. Don't knock it until you try it I guess. read more

Crown Bakery - Jerk and curry chicken, rice and peas, Mac and cheese - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Need to update times on yelp. Drove here and got here at 9pm and they were closed. Despite yelp saying it closes at 11pm

My favorite go-to Bakery whenever I'm in DC, Georgia Avenue. Very good customer service. Food is good. Very neat surroundings and restroom as well. A lot of amazing patties to try. Also nutritional homemade hygienic juices. Kudos Crown Bakery read more

I love going to Crown Bakery for a good pastry. It's one of my most frequented snacking places when I'm in Washington, D.C. My favorites are the spinach pies, and the coconut rolls. I also enjoy the lentil pie, and I get chicken pie sometimes too. They carry a really amazing Caribbean ice cream that comes in pints. I love it when they aren't sold out of the Mango and Passion fruit flavors. Those flavors are so good that they get sold out fast, but they have other popular flavors too. I can't wait to go back to D.C. for more of their amazing snacks. read more

All Caribbean food isn't the same there are some little differences. That being said this is a a Trini bakery and the sell some good food also. Came to DC to attend a reggae show and picked up tickets from this spot. Walked in the door and we got distracted by the aromas of the cooked food. I had to get my self a cinnamon bun while I was there too. Will be returning for sure. read more

Crown Bakery - Cinnamon buns - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Been going here for literal years! The sweet bread is amazing, I'm still trying to get my recipe like theirs.

ALL I WANT IS SOME GOOD TRINI FOOD SO I COME HEREEEEE. Used to go to carribean palace but they got replaced once I started coming here. Closest place I found that reminds me of a home cooked meal. My grandma loves their currants rolls, says they remind her of home (Trinidad). I also love Wilika (sorry if i spelled her name wrong). But shes so sweet =) and also makes the visit better. The food has never disappointed. Prices could add up a bit but I mean if you want a good meal, you'll definitely get that. Try everything. Its all good. Like fr. read more

Usually order about $80+ of food here. Everything is good! Owners are welcoming and pleasant. Employees are courteous. Not much of an ambiance. It's a order and go kind of place. read more

TL;DR: So disappointing. Go to Teddy's Roti Shop instead. I was at the end of my pregnancy and craving some West Indian food (my family is from Trinidad so I was hoping for a little comfort food). We actually tried to go to Sunrise down the road but they happen to be closed and we thought we'd try Crown Bakery. We walked in and two folks behind the counter saw us but didn't greet us. They were waiting on some ladies that came in as we did so we patiently waited for them to take our order. They never did. They kept on fiddling around and going to the back and still never greeted us... not even to say "oh just a minute" or even a nod to sit tight until they were ready for us. While I was waiting, I kept taking in the place. First, the food was sitting out on a lunch counter and looked as if it had been sitting there for a little longer than my gut was comfortable with. It was all dried out and the area wasn't looking very appetizing. (I'm all for hole in the wall spots but at least keep what you're displaying someone clean). Second, there were flies all over the food in the lunch counter. Third, the display case has nothing and mind you it was towards the end of the day so it could just be that they were out but even what was in there looked hella old and they were out of pone cake. The space isn't really that appetizing or appealing, which didn't bother me at first but taking everything into consideration (especially that all this time we still weren't even acknowledged), I just couldn't stick it out any longer. I tried to be really patient because I really wanted to try the food and they are a small mom and pop shop but I legit think they were waiting us out so we'd leave. They didn't even bat an eyelash that we walked out. It was really strange and pretty crappy. We ended up going to Teddy's Roti Shop before it closed (thank god) and got great service and delicious food. Phew! read more

Crown Bakery - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Thank you Crown Bakery for making my Saturday complete. This was the first time visiting this eatery and I definitely will be back. Trevor and the lady who took my order were such a delight. The nicest customer service. I ordered the Curry Chicken Roti, King Fish entree, and a variety of their freshly made pastries. This was the closest I came to mom's home cooking. Thank you again !! read more

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Just the best ethnic food I've had while visiting DC. Jerk chicken with spinach and chickpea was so excellent. read more

Crown Bakery - a meal in a styrofoam container - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Wow. So I had this place on my radar for a while after hearing that they have a $25 bottomless brunch that includes all-you-can-eat Trinidadian food AND all-you-can-drink rum punch & mango pineapple juice. I decided that I would save it for my birthday, which was quite the gamble since neither I nor the 17 other people I brought with me had never been! Back in January, I called them to reserve a brunch slot. The number fluctuated over the weeks, but they were more than willing to accommodate. When the time finally came, that's when the fun began. It does not look like much from the outside. It's just your typical DC street restaurant look. When I entered, it looked like your usual to-go spot. Straight ahead was a menu, and to the left were the cash register and shelves behind glass that were full of some yummy looking baked goods! There were mango tarts and cross buns, just to name a few. There were a few men sitting in the window, and one asked me if I was there for brunch. When I said yes, he said the brunch happens upstairs. Then i noticed the stairway, and was on my way. The brunch room had quite the homey feel to it. There was one big table in the middle (which I assumed was for my party) with a bunch of smaller tables surrounding it, and the food and drinks were on the right half of the room. It smelled absolutely wonderful. There was a woman tending to the food, and she warmly greeted us. I told her who I was and she directed me to the table that I thought was mine. She introduced herself as Pamela and told us to let her know when we were ready, and most importantly, as she said: "The red juice is rum punch. It contains rum." INDEED it did. I decided to wait about 10 minutes for more of my party to come before getting food. When I told Pamela we were ready, she gestured my table to come and get the food! There was so much to choose from! There was a tasty kale salad, several breads and pastry options, tamarind sauce, rice & peas, yellow rice, plantain, callaloo, jerk chicken, king fish, and a few other things I can't remember at this moment... ALL OF THE FOOD WAS INCREDIBLE! I don't even know the words that can properly describe how much everyone enjoyed themselves there. On top of that, I got a surprise birthday cake! My name was spelled on a plate in chocolate sauce with gold sprinkles on it, and I got slices of three different types of pound cake (lemon, chocolate, and vanilla). It was a wonderful experience, and I enjoyed my occasional conversation with Pamela. She checked on us consistently and I really enjoyed her energy. As things winded down and brunch was about to end (it ends at 4:00, there is no time limit... just be gone by then), I inquired about the owner of the establishment. Pamela informed me that the man downstairs who told me where to go for brunch was actually the one. We found out that the tip jar is upstairs near where the punch, but actual payments happen downstairs at the cash register. So as we all went on down to pay, I made sure I went last so I could talk to the owner, Trevor. This was one of those gambles that turned out to be an amazing find. This place is a hidden gem and you will enjoy it no matter what island or non-Caribbean country you represent. Thank you SO VERY MUCH, Trevor, Pamela and the rest of the Crown Bakery staff. I will be back. Best $25 ever spent. read more

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I have been craving dhalpuri for a few weeks. I keep trying to make it but it never comes out right. I went to Crown Bakery with intentions of just purchasing the roti skin but left out with oxtails, macaroni pie, plantains, current rolls, and Trini sodas as well. The service was excellent. When I got home and ate the roti skin I nearly cried. Tears of joy that is. The roti skin was so good. Lite, flakey, and tasty! Just what I wanted. The rest of the food was good too but the winner was the roti skin. Thanks Crown Bakery! I will be back. read more

I only come here on Saturday's for the Aloo Pie and bake and salt fish. Literally so good every time. The bake is cooked to perfection every time as well. read more

Home cooking at its best! You can always count on these wonderful cooks to serve up the ultimate in comfort food.

I usually just come by for the doubles (Friday and Saturday). If that's what you are looking for, try to come early because they can sell out fast. After coming here for about 4 years I finally broadened my scope and got a Trini meal as opposed to my beloved Doubles. I got the Stew Chicken with Rice and Peas and Plantains. It was a very good meal. I am glad I finally did lunch here and I look forward to doing it again. FYI: They also sell Sorrel, Ginger-Pineapple and Peanut Punch sometimes. I am not big on sweets but it is an actual bakery with sweet treats, if you desire. They also have snacks that I can't describe. I will just say bocaditos. More for me to try. Love the Doubles and the nice, warm people. Doubles! read more

Crown Bakery - Small Stew Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Looking for authentic currant/mixed rolls, coconut drops, pholourie, Trini patties (yes these are light and tasty). Look no further than Crown Bakery which is the only Trini bakery in town. The macaroni pie(even better on the next day), callaloo, King fish, Bake n Shark (get everything on it, served on Saturdays takes me back to Maracas Bay) are all good. And if you still have room get the doubles (served on Saturday, get everything on it and eat immediately) and the goat roti which are worth every dollar with some pepper sauce. It doesn't matter what roti you get, all will impress. Tip: Slight pepper means a little dash of pepper and Plenty pepper means douse it uncontrollably lol Pre pandemic, I frequented the best Caribbean brunch buffet in the area at Crown Bakery. Customer service includes the best accent in the world with a smile! I always feel like I'm visiting family. read more

My 200th Yelp review and I waited for someplace special. Sham-freaking wow this food was seriously on point. The food is Trini and as a Brooklyn raised Guyanese man who loves to eat, the food was really welcome. I came here for Sunday brunch with a large group and they were more than willing and able to accommodate us. The brunch was all you can eat buffet style with a plethora of options: mac and cheese, plantains, bake and salt fish, stew chicken, peas and rice, etc... They offered guava pineapple and rum punches, both of which were refreshingly tasty. Everything was good and the service was awesome. I'm not sure if Washington has a choice of Caribbean restaurants but this must be among the best. read more

Crown Bakery - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Wonderful place the staff is friendly and the doubles are delicious. I can't help but get a big order every time I come here the home made bread is baked perfectly and delicious. I would like to state that crown is a neighborhood gem and the area is lucky to have it. read more

So I drop my mom off next door at the hair salon and I'm walking back to my car, when I see this young fellow eating some curry chicken in the window. I look up and decide to stop in just to see what they had to eat. Didn't seem like much food was displayed. But the presentation was well presented. I begin to ask the guy, "what's that?", "what's that?", "what's that?". He was patient with me and gave me a sample of the sauce for the fish. I was SOLD after I tasted it. I continue to get the large fish platter, yellow rice, greens, and he said I could get another so I get the curry potatoes. Man, one of the best hole in a wall spot I've been to in the city in a minute. Everything was good. If you haven't tried their food and you like flavor in your food like I do, I believe you'll love this spot . read more

Excellent food, excellent service, excellent customer service. They aim to please and you get your money's worth with portion sizes.

Delicious Caribbean carry-out: Jerk chicken, chick peas, and saffron rice excellent. Large servings, good deal. Hot food is served buffet style (they handle of course), so I think because I ordered at night, the food was not as fresh. Goat curry was a little dry, but I'm sure it was better fresh. Next time I would want to try kingfish and sweet baked goods. Seemed safe during Covid. read more

Omg. I finally found MY bakery on Georgia Ave. Ask for their bread pudding and roulette with black currants and walnuts. Huge slices, freshly made. I just gobbled everything up. Yes, big slices, no, I'm not sharing read more

Crown Bakery is more than baked goods. It also offers carefully-prepared, hot Caribbean foods every day that it is open for business. I feel that Crown sells the best jerk chicken in the DMV. The majority of folks that wait with me to place orders at Crown are from the Caribbean, so I've got credible support for my claim! I purchase their jerk chicken platter for take-out approximately 4-5 times year and have been a customer for nearly 5 years. It never disappoints. To change things up, I also get the stew chicken, which is equally satisfying. And there are lots of other Trinidadian/Caribbean Islands' dishes available, too. Personally, I find that most of the jerk chicken sold about our area is badly made, so this is my reliable source. Owners Jennifer and Trevor Selman are hospitable, talented pros who have been at it a long time. Crown has been operating at this spot in Petworth for years. There are small and large food platters offered at truly reasonable prices. The bakery items that I like include: guava tart, hot cross buns and a rotating selection of cake slices. Crown features frequent buyer cards, which I find to be a nice incentive. Additionally, they are unabashed patriots--they display their respect for our country. I love that. Hours: Tues., Wed., and Thurs.--11 am to 9 pm; Friday and Saturday--11 am to midnight; and Sunday brunch--11 am to 4 pm. Don't show up too late or you risk missing out! I always get mine around lunch time. And (drum roll, please)--they accept credit cards! read more