This location deserves one star. Every time I've decided to come here (3 times) they've been out of whatever I was craving. Is it authentic Jamaican food? No. Is it sufficient enough to cover a craving for Jamaican food? Yes. FYI I'm Jamaican. Unfortunately there aren't many Jamaican spots around here so this is sadly your best bet. I don't think I'll be giving this location another shot, being disappointed 3 times is enough for me. read more

Edit to previous post: I was contacted by the store owner and she was AMAZING. From her customer service to communication. After speaking with her in depth and understanding more about how she operates and the standards she holds for herself, her stores and her employees - I decided to go back and give it another chance. The atmosphere felt different. Staff was welcoming. While some were serving food others were cleaning sweeping wiping down common areas. The food was fresh. I mean it was a completely different experience!! She went above and beyond to right the wrong of my past experience and now I'm comfortable with being a regular customer. Thanks again for everything!! Called before I came in for jerk chicken because they usually run out. I called and yes they had jerk chicken. I walked in and instead of being greeted... the person working came around the food line to lock the door. Ok great hi good evening?? Anyways I proceed to order my food and asked for two large plates of rice and peas with jerk chicken. One plate how it comes with white meat only and the other plate with extra rice extra plantain. For some reason it was a problem I was asking for double rice and double plantain in the same plate. Why is this not allowed if I'm asking for extra and willing to pay extra?? After back and forth back and forth I was like ok forget it just put extra plantain in the other plate. Again what is the difference?? Whether you put it with the extra rice or not? I asked for extra. Put extra. Charge me extra. And let's move on. Nope couldn't happen. After all this she goes to the back to make my plates because there was not any food out. After about 10 min in the back another girl comes out and asks me if it's just one jerk chicken meal. REALLY?? Really? After all the back and forth being so resistant about plantain and now someone else comes to ask me what I ordered??? When I explain AGAIN what my order is.... she goes in the back. Another 5 min passes and now I see a cockroach directly beneath the food line. At this point I wanted to walk out. When one of the girls returns I told her there is a dead cockroach here for everyone to see? By the food! Not by the door. Not by the window. No inside by the food. She looks at me and asks me... are you sure it's a roach or is it a water bug? How should I know?? Do I study bug species? What difference does it make if it's a water bug or a roach. A bug is a bug?! I look at her and said no it's a roach. She says thank you for telling me and proceeds to carry on. She doesn't come clean it up. She doesn't come to look where it is. Nothing. No reaction. Meanwhile I'm still here waiting for my food. When she finally comes out of the back to ring up my food, I told her about the cockroach. She seems frightened and asks where. So I pointed. As she is ringing up my food and I am paying... She then tells me..... today we got a shipment and there were bugs in the boxes. How. Can. I. Eat. My. Food. Now?? Literally handing me the receipt and my card as she is saying there's been a bunch of bugs in the boxes that were delivered today. Needless to say the food is sitting in my fridge from last night because I was inclined to bring it back this morning to hopefully speak with a manager about the issue but after thinking about the lack of care the lack of customer service and lack of quality food or sanitary food actually ... I contacted corporate and am awaiting a response. read more

Golden Krust - Caribbean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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It's very hard to find a good Caribbean food joint on this side of Orlando, so places like Golden Krust are a godsend. The food comes quick, everything is served almost buffet style similar to Chipotle. The flavors here are also fantastic. You can choose anywhere from oxtail to curry chicken to goat. The desserts are also pretty good here, I especially have an affinity for the rainbow cake they serve here. And be ready for the portion sizes, they aren't afraid to stack your plate to its limit. I often leave here with a container barely holding it all together. And that's really all I want from a Caribbean restaurant: big portions, plenty of choice, and food that reminds me of what my mom and grandma make. While it may not be some of my favorites on the other side of Orlando, it's a good alternative on this side that I return to often. read more

Bitter service. Good food. Hefty portions & very tasty. Try the oxtail it's worth it!

The best authentic Caribbean Food in East Orlando hands-down. Fresh food available starting at 8AM which is rare for Orlando. The staff is very friendly especially Cassie. I stop by 2-3x a week at this location! read more

Best Caribbean restaurant! Good food and service! Cassie is sooooo nice and makes you feel like you're back in Jamaica! All the ladies and gentlemen there are great! read more

Golden Krust - Ackee&Saltfish with banana - Caribbean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Walked in for the first time because I needed a Caribbean fix that was somewhat local. Went at 245pm got the lunch special which ranges from 11-3pm (I just made it) and I ordered the curry goat lunch special. It was a great portion for 6.99 and got a beef patty on the side for $2. The curry was amazing the beef patty could've been better I got spicy and it wasn't spicy at all and the patty itself tasted like it had been sitting awhile. I'd come again tho. read more

Golden Krust - Caribbean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The spot is take out only right now. I ordered the jerk chicken with rice and peas, plantains, & cabbage. The chicken has good flavor. Though is definitely not as spicy as I'd like it to be. The sides were pretty tasty as well. I ordered a spicy beef patty, but they were out of the spicy so I got a regular beef patty. It was ok seemed like it was one you get out of the store and put in the oven. Definitely did not taste homemade. read more

My family always gets our Caribbean Sunday dinners from them. The food is so delicious and the coconut cake is a must try My husband also loves the rum cake too. It's always a pleasure when Diana is working she is always friendly and a delight to talk to. Go ahead and give them a try. read more

Don't come after a certain time. Call ahead. Order on ubereats. Do anything but come to the restaurant and wait 45 mins for them to tell you they have nothing ready. Awhile you're looking at Oxtails in your face because they just put them out. They have nothing tho. I just wanted some food somewhat from my homeland and left with nothing. read more

Omg I've been coming to this establishment for a lil over 2 years now on and off. And everytime I go there's a young lady by the name of Diana that always has a smile on her face and I swear she makes a bad day better. Her knowledge of the menu and choices are amazing. And she's quite funny when she's handling you. She's goes above and beyond to get a smile and that's something I appreciate. from there food to there staff is truly quite remarkable. KEEP DOING THE GREAT WORK DIANA. GoldenKrust is an amazing place with you. Thanks for being such a great person always makes me and my family feel welcome.. AND THIS IS THE ALAFAYA STORE.. just love that place read more

Good fresh food. Excellent lunch specials. Service with a smile. Welcoming place to eat some delicious food

I've been going to this location for quite some time and each time I go my experience with all the staff has been awesome. They are off the chain!!! Both with their professionalism and customer service. Portion size is great and the food is authentic thanks to Head Chef Kevin. When you want the taste of authentic Jamaican food this is the location to come get your food. Mitzy is a great Manager and I look forward to seeing her any time I go which is at least 3X a week (especially for my fave....the soups, brown stew chicken and cow foot). AWESOME!! My mouth is watering just writing about Golden Krust Alafaya location. Keep up the great job!! read more

Im not one to write a review on anything but when your given great service, I think it's best to let them know how well they have done. Great job Diana at Golden Krust Restaurant the Alafaya location. Your customer service skills are exceptional. Your friendly and kind to all no matter what. This restaurant serves great food and the restaurant is always clean. All team members are great. I've been to other location and this location has outstanding service. read more

Girl must been new cause she couldn't work register nor could she remember to give me mi red stripes, napkins, and utensils. I asked for festival didn't get thought cause mi guess she wasn't again paying attention read more

Excellent choice for lunch! A no-frills cafeteria style Jamaican restaurant located in Waterford Lakes, definitely gets the thumbs up. The interior, while minimalistic, is clean and not bare. There are menus and signs indicating the lunch specials, which I got. It was rice and beans, lamb which was really hearty and satisfying. In addition I ordered a beef patty which was soooo good. Pair it up with a jamaican cola and you've got a hunger-satiating winner! Service was so great! I was clumsy and accidently dropped my bag, spilling the contents within, however the lady remade my lunch box, this time adding more food! I felt like I was being rewarded for my stupidity. Amazing I'll be back! read more

I don't even know why i continue to give this place a chance. I was feeling ill this morning and just wanted some comfort food. Ordered some ackee and saltfish with provisions and a porridge on the side via uber eats. The porridge i don't even know what that is, it's horrible! And I'm struggling to find the saltfish that i paid for. I have a plate with an awful amount of ackee that just didn't taste right at all. Net time I'll spare myself the disappointment because that's all this establishment does is disappoint! read more

Golden Krust - Caribbean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Curry Chicken is a dish thats very dear to me, and this Golden Krust location nails it 95% of the time. The balance of salt, pepper and adequate amount of curry powder is crucial in making this meal, appetizing. But what they offer, only at this location is Roti. Served piping hot with all that steam and flavor embedded within, perfect pairing with any curry dish. I've also tried their fish and jerk chicken, and they are definitely up to par. read more

This is my favorite place to come for Friday lunch. Portions are very generous for the price and I usually have leftovers to take home. Clean restaurant and the food is always delicious. read more

The service is terrible! For some strange reason the workers always seem to have a nasty attitude. I went in earlier and I was treated as if I were a bother. They aren't welcoming. It feels like they treat you differently if you aren't clearly Jamaican. I ordered salt fish fritters and curry chicken with roti. The fritters tasted like they were re-fried from the previous day, barely malleable. Almost chipped a tooth biting through them. The curry chicken was undercooked too. ~What makes this even worse, is the fact that I am Jamaican and had to receive such poor service from my own people. Do better please. read more

Golden Krust - Caribbean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Favorite place to get Caribbean food! Beef patties with coco bread is the best. Sometimes when you go at the end of the day they run out of either one. Their chicken curry is tasteful, not even spicy. read more

This is such a great spot tucked away in the shopping plaza right across from Waterford Lakes. The lunch special is such a great deal and the chicken curry is tender fall off the bones and filled with all that Caribbean flavor! Everything that I have tried here has been fresh, great tasting and bursting with flavor. The moment you walk in you can smell all the lovely spices. Highly recommend this spot, especially if you are looking for a great deal for lunch. For only $5.49 you can get a generous serving of rice and peas (beans) with curry chicken and steamed cabbage. Dont forget to try their Jamaican beef patties! read more

Decided to try it and was very pleased. The food was great with nice size portion. The service was great. Staff is very friendly. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

Oh how I love this place. The food is amazing and everyone who works there is fantastic and so friendly. It is one of my favorite food finds. read more

Golden Krust. I once ate at the one on West Colonial (a few years ago), and I remember being pretty happy with it. It didn't compare with my regular favorite at the time (Mama Millie's, now sadly leveled in favor of a parking garage across from UCF), but I enjoyed it. Now, at this new location? You know, it's still good. Like the one on W 50, my main complaint is the lack of heat in dishes that need it. That's often the problem with a national menu though, it seems that when you have a chain that expands to new regions, you have to sometimes make the menu "safer" (in this case, "less spicy") to satisfy the different tastes in different parts of the country. (Note: this is not a chain-bash, I can't stand you faux-expert self-labeled "foodies" that hate on chains because it's currently cool to hate on chains. Judge the food, not the financial success of the business.) *ahem* Sorry. Anyway, I'm not sure if that's what happened here. But I've been to several local Caribbean restaurants in the area, and all of them "Bring the Pain" better than Golden Krust has. The jerk chicken is flavorful but lacking any significant heat, and certain parts of it (at least, by the time I arrived at around 6:30pm) were a little dry, probably from sitting out all day. Overall it was good though. The curry goat has zero discernible spice, but again the flavor is there, and the pieces I got were all fork-tender and delicious. The cabbage was nothing special but the plantains were tasty and the rice (both the black beans & rice as well as the white rice) was good. Overall? It's definitely good, it's just not great. It will fill you up for less than $10. Problem is, you can fill up at Mark's Caribbean Cuisine, not far away, for the same amount -- and their food IS great. read more

After frequenting this establishment about 4 times in a 3 day period I think I'm qualified to leave a review. I'm originally from Jamaica, lived in Fort Lauderdale, FL and now live in Atl (where there is a serious lack of tasty Jamaican food). The chicken soup I assume was amazing. My husband and toddler devoured it before we made it to the hotel. The brown stew chicken (I'm convinced) was literally cooked in somebody's home and brought there Bc restaurants rarely get "home cooking" THAT right. The oxtails were enough to make your tastebuds sing, I could probably drink the gravy :-) Super tender, very meaty and a delightfully tasty sauce. Very well seasoned. The "jerk pork" wasn't really jerked. It was stewed down at some point in the cooking process which took away from the authenticity of it, but still enjoyable nonetheless. Now the red peas soup!!! THAT WAS A SHOWSTOPPER!! I had to leave town before I propositioned the chef (jokes). I cannot wait to go back. Excellent place to get authentic food! read more

Tiny little place across from Waterford lakes mall, I come here often to get the beef and jerk chicken patties, also had the jerk chicken (not spicy enough but im sure they turn down the heat for picky people) and the oxtail, both very good. Service is fine, they get a little crazy during lunch time. read more

The chain Caribbean restaurant golden krust has entered the alafaya market with a location right across Waterford! 4.99$ lunch specials with curry chicken and 1$ more for curry goat. When at any Caribbean restaurant you have to also get a spicy beef patty only way to start/finish a meal! read more

Golden Krust - New Golden krust located on alafaya - Caribbean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Love eating here during happy hour. Pick the curry, it's sooo good! If you check in, you can get a party & coco bread for free! Sometimes there are good days and there are bad days for the patty. Gotta come right time for it dry-hard patty. read more

Golden Krust - Caribbean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

First time to this restaurant, and so far so good. Friendly staff and good service. Delicious curried good and beef patty. read more

Golden Krust - Beef patty. - Caribbean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Diana is the best! Always so helpful and nice when I go in for a plate of food which the food never disappoints! Definitely recommend giving this restaurant a try. read more

Very nice. And the food was awesome. I got some curried chicken with rice and peas and red pea soup and omg felt like I was in jamaica !!!! read more

If you want slow service with a nasty attitude this place is for you. The girls there always have an attitude, if they don't like there job they should find a new one. The food is cold, rice is hard and overly salty. read more

Food was fantastic! I got a large jerk pork, which was enough for my lunch and dinner. Flavors were super and the staff was really nice. I saw that jerk pork was not on their every day menu. I wish it was. read more

The jerk chicken and plantain is bland. However, the chicken stew is on the far end of the spectrum (it's too salty). I tried a sample of the oxtail and it was pretty delicious. The jerk chicken patty is dry and bland. However, the rice and beans is a great side! Until I find another Jamacian and Caribbean restaurant, I will make due with this place if I'm ever in the mood for Jamacian and Caribbean food. read more

I'm giving them 3 stars because the portion of the mac n cheese keeps getting smaller and smaller. I thought it was only when I ordered through Uber eats but nope--sent my brother and he came back with a box with a few spoonfuls of food for $3.50. I've also experienced the sass and attitude others speak of. But on the plus size the oxtails and the brown stew chicken are great. This is my go-to comfort food. read more

I've been here three times so far and really enjoyed it. I was sad when Millie's Jamaican Cafe was torn down a few years ago and there isn't really another place nearby that's like Millie's. So I was happy when I saw this Golden Krust! You cannot beat a lunch special that includes a large helping of curry or stew chicken, rice & peas, veggies, 2 ripe plaintains, cornbread and a can of soda... for only $5! ENTREES Eventually I want to try everything but so far, I have only tried the jerk chicken, curry chicken, curry goat, and stew chicken. * The jerk chicken was SO GOOD! Really flavorful, but a bit sweeter than I remember Millie's jerk chicken being. Not super spicy but has a kick. If they offer to put extra jerk sauce on your rice - say yes!! The only suggestion I have is I wish there was a way to keep the chicken more tender. * Curry chicken - also good, and also a little different from what I remember of Millie's. I feel like it could be a little more flavorful but not sure how. It had a deeper, more gravy-like flavor compared to other curries I've had. * Stew chicken - Yummy, but different. I was hoping this would taste like Millie's brown stew chicken (which was SO GOOD!) but it was very different. It tasted a little tomato-ey and slightly sweet, and there were peppers and onions in it. I think it was also a little spicy. * Curry goat - tender & flavorful, exactly what my husband was hoping for. I tried a bite and the goat seemed a little fattier than other goat I've had, but it was otherwise good. SIDES * Corn bread - woah, very soft. It stuck to the roof of my mouth. It was good though - slightly sweet & with whole corn kernels. * Rice & "peas" (red kidney beans) - Sometimes a bit dry but otherwise a good carrier for the delicious jerk & curry sauces. * Steamed cabbage & veggies - Fresh! Veggies are usually still slightly crunchy, so you know they're fresh and haven't been sitting & over-cooking for hours. * Ripe plaintains - if you've had ripe plaintains before (aka maduros), you know what to expect. The only thing is, I have had a few of these that didn't seem very ripe, so they were a little tougher and not as sweet. Also, there's no soda fountain -- only canned sodas, and from what I could tell, the only diet option was diet Pepsi (meh). They might offer bottled water but I don't remember seeing it. ENVIRONMENT Small, but there are maybe 10-tables, and most are 2-person tables. There's usually Jamaican/Caribbean music playing, not too loudly. SERVICE Could be better, but not bad. Not bad enough to keep me from returning. The employees could speak louder from behind the counter, because it is really hard to hear them sometimes across the big glass wall covering the food. There's an unfriendly sign on the counter that tells you to put away your cell phone while ordering. If you don't, you'll get a glare! OVERALL To me, the food is not quite as good as Millie's was, but without Millie's around, this is the best Jamaican food I have found in this area! read more

$4.99 chicken curry lunch special was wonderful! Great value for the amount of food you get. Can't wait to visit again! read more

Golden Krust - $4.99 chicken curry lunch special - Caribbean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Tried their chicken curry and Jamaican jerk chicken as well as their patties and they are yummy. I read that the service is slow and sometimes the employees can be rude but I went anyway and the service was fine. I guess it depends on who you get. Their prices are reasonable for the amount of food you get so I say the value is good. read more

Always Delicious! Oxtails, Jerk Chicken, Curry Chicken, Soups...I go there when craving Jamaican food that reminds me of home. Not Mom's cooking but close enough to curb the craving. The staff is friendly and the portions healthy so they never disappoint especially when hungry for tasty Jamaican food. The chef's are Jamaican and put their spice into it! Oh, don't forget to stock up on your patties too as an appetizer. Enjoy! read more