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Footprints Cafe

2.9 (1.1k reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Classy
Casual
Happy hour specials

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Honey Garlic Wings
Marie T.

Sometimes they make me happy, and sometimes they make me a little sad--but overall, they keep me coming back. The rasta pasta is really good and not spicy. It becomes perfectly creamy once you mix in the sauce from the bottom. I also love that you can choose just oxtail, just curry chicken, or whatever you're in the mood for--it definitely helps with my indecisiveness. Their desserts are great too; I just wish they'd have my cravings in stock when those cravings hit. But one thing I can always count on is freshness. Everything I order is consistently delicious.

Jerk Chicken
Sabrina T.

I'll start by saying food here is never bad and the drinks are always strong when i've been. This time around I had jerk chicken rasta pasta the chicken had good spice and the pasta was good. Service was also relatively quick. In terms of ambiance, I understand they've been here for years I do think they could use with an update to tables and seating arrangements.

Oxtails Roti
Sue S.

I ordered an oxtail roti and its by far the nastiest roti I have ever had in my life.It's packed with grease oozing out of every place you can imagine. I'm so disappointed in Footprints With this one.

Oil from oxtails
Nay W.

On 8/01/2025 I ordered Oxtail Rasta Pasta & Codfish cakes. The cod fish cakes weren't cooked completely also the oxtails weren't cooked down they were tough. Also the amount of oil in the platter was crazy smh not to mention the food got me sick I was throwing up 15 minutes after eating it. Never eating from this location again.

Kirstie J.

I drive all the way from Staten Island to get there food when I'm missing home. The oxtail flatbread is my favorite. The Caribbean soups are good as well! My son loves the Mac and cheese. We always stop by when we are in Brooklyn. Staff are friendly.

Shrimp and Salmon & Shrimp Combo with Mashed Potatoes
Anessa O.

I always forget to review my regular spots . I dont work far from here so about once a week we grab lunch here . The drinks are always good - be careful because you can definitely get alittle too tipsy here to return to work if you're not . The food is up and down . Some days it's absolutely delicious , others is simply your local caribbean restaurant. We're familiar faces so the service is always nice but in the beginning they were not as nice . I think its a New York caribbean thing to be rude . Anyway this day I decided to order the curry goat , I wanted to be exotic so I ordered rice and peas instead of white rice. Luckily it was a good day . The goat was tender and yummy ! If you've never been here , you must be living under a rock lol . They are known for their rasta pasta . I usually get the escovitch fish tenders with extra onions and carrots along with whatever else my stomach can hold lol . The food is good enough to visit weekly . Just not consistent . Here are a few pics

Rasta Pasta by Itself

Footprints always has good food. The service is just very poor. Had to flag down the waiter. They always have an attitude too.

4 Piece Codfish Cakes
Michelle O.

01/20/23: Due to issues at initial restaurant we ended up at footprints. It's been a minute since I've been physically. Upon arrival very busy, greeted warmly by the hostess, but we spotted a booth in the back and bingo we were seated. Our server came over introduced herself and we were ready to order. Drinks: rum punch.. it's not as red as it used to be it tastes a bit different but it was still yummy. You definitely tasted the Wray n Nephew. Appetizers Cod fish cakes: although yummy it was like 95% dough and a hint of salt fish Escovich wings: we were curious as escovich is synonymous with fish. But it was ok. Wings were good but it was basically the carrots and onions and peppers on atop the wings Mains Rasta Pasta with oxtail. I was hungry so I wasn't going to deviate from my norm. As usual pasta on point and oxtail was good it felt like it could be cooked a bit more not the fall off the bone I'm used to. Also ordered a side of bammy..steamed. It was ok, in the past it was amazing and I felt I had more than 3 pieces. We wanted the cheesecake for dessert but they were out. As they are having their weekend special for their 22 year anniversary two Rasta pasta dishes for $22 we took a set to go. All in all great dinner had by all. Their portions as large so 2 of us ended up with leftovers for home. Another good footprints meal. My friends ordered the Rasta pasta with king fish and shrimp and Cajun chicken n shrimp with rice and peas. All enjoyed meal.

Drink Name: "Lay on me" for $15. This drink was so good. I recommend.

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Ok food, great drinks, TERRIBLE service. As a Jamaican, I wouldn't bother. Mcd next door tho

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It's always a great time here during happy hour. Great drinks. Large portions and economical prices. Love this footprints!!!

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Ask the Community - Footprints Cafe

Is reservation needed or walk in is allowed?

Walk-ins are fine but depending on time you may face a large crowd. Calling ahead is recommended

Is the Rasta pasta vegan? Or made with cheese

They have VEGETARIAN RASTA PASTA. It is made with cheese.

Garlic Chicken Rasta pasta delicious?

If it was back in the day?... The food quality fell off...

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Laser Wolf - View from the counter

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The Chocolate Room - Seating area

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The Chocolate Room - Dark Chocolate Pecan Square. Outstanding

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The Chocolate Room - Dark Chocolate Pecan Square. Outstanding

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Malai - Vegan Mango and Cardamom Yogurt Soft Serve Swirl (~$6) on Waffle Cone (+$2)

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Malai - Mango Lassi soft serve

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Malai - Front of the store

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Footprints Cafe - caribbean - Updated October 2026

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