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    Irie Mon Cafe

    3.9 (255 reviews)
    Thu 11:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)
    Fri 11:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Christina W.

    First time trying this Jamaican spot and it was sooo good. Very authentic. At first I thought it was pricey, but you get a lot of food for the money. I ordered two plates of oxtails with rice and peas, plantains, plus two rum cakes and two juices. Everything was delicious. My mom and I both loved it. I found this place by just Googling restaurants near me and had no idea it was even there since it's inside an office building. You do have to pay for parking, which is a downside, and they could definitely use more signs for the building. Other than that, the food is amazing. I'll definitely be back.

    Brown Stew Snapper
    Eryn H.

    I ordered irie mom on door dash and it was pretty good. I got the whole fried snapper and the jerk chicken. Both were good but not the best I've had. I would go again , but I prefer Kingston's on the east side. I asked for my snapper extra spicy and it wasn't spicy at all, but they could have overlooked that. Jerk chicken was seasoned well.

    Fatty Oxtails that needed to cook for 2 more hrs
    Joseph D S.

    If you're going to serve small abortions of fatty, oxtail and dry jerk, chicken at least treat customers with a bit of respect. I just wasted $60 and I'll never be back. The only reason why I gave them one star is that they're open later than everybody else but I got my plate of food before 10 PM. The lady was rude and dismissive and they just lost me as a customer. My first time and I'll never be back in that place again. I'm not even the type of person to ever leave a review good or bad, but this rubbed me wrong. No excuse for bad service

    Erica E.

    Good Jamaican food can be difficult to find these days, so I'm always happy to enjoy some Irie Mon Cafe when I'm craving some. As someone from South Florida who grew up eating all kinds of Caribbean food, I can be really judgey although I'm American lol. So when one of my fave Jamaican girlies told me that Irie Mon Cafe was her local go-to, I made them mine. This location is in a small plaza with limited parking and a tight parking lot. The restaurant itself doesn't offer any seating and is arranged for pick-up only. It's always so hard for me to choose what to order but you really can't go wrong with their jerk chicken or oxtails and next I'll try their fish. My boyfriend loves a rasta pasta and enjoyed their version when we had it last. I appreciate that they don't skimp on portions and when you order extra sauce, they load it up! Definitely one of my top spots in ATL to indulge in my cravings for Jamaican food, can't wait to try more from their menu.

    Natriece S.

    This is the place to come for good Jamaican food if you're looking for laid back appeal, no dress code, no fuss ordering, a food-focused establishment (no drinks/no hookah), with great service and prompt ordering. They stay open past midnight, have a variety of options, and the sauce is spicy but not overpowering. I have had the chicken and the oxtails. They also have salmon, shrimp, and curry. The seating is great for small groups, solo outings, and somewhere decent to eat and study or read. It is limited but always clean and welcoming. Food is good, served hot, they prepare it and place it on warmers, but the chicken is cut fresh to order. Tastes like the Jamaican food I've had overseas and the price is reasonable- pretty much same as other local spots. I like that it's laid back so no need to get dressed up or pay for extras just come get your food and enjoy. When you reach the location there's a metered entry to the parking lot. It's confusing to get out if you're not familiar but it's easy: just go around the side of the building and exit from the upper deck. If you want cocoa bread just ask it's not on the menu but they have it!

    Brown stewed chicken
    Courtney R.

    The food was mediocre. The brown stewed chicken was dry and had no sauce and the plantains were overcooked and dry. The health inspection score is a 89 B. The staff could be more pleasant but Jamaicans have an innate attitude problem for some unknown reason. The restaurant could be cleaner looking but I guess they are doing their best. I'll stick to my spot in North Atlanta. Not impressed.

    Curry Chicken
    Nandi A.

    I don't know if I just ordered the wrong thing but I did not enjoy the food. I got curry chicken and the curry was thin and just lacked over flavor.The rice and peas were soggy and the cabbage was definitely bland. The food is prepared pretty quickly though.

    Earl S.

    I experienced their food via their food truck at the Falcons Training Camp Day event. The service was very quick as soon as I ordered. The food was scrumptious and served hot. If it ain't spicy, it ain't jerk chicken and this jerk is spicy. The rice and peas were moist and not dry--just the way I like them. I love the flavor of the cabbage as well. Everything was truly delicious. Highly recommended! The plate was $15 for tons of food.

    Jamillah C.

    The first time I experienced this café it was excellent. It was so good we catered it for our holiday party however it seems to be a hit and miss now. The cashier/server seemed unwelcoming or friendly and seem like it was an issue when I asked for extra oxtail gravy on my rice and cabbage. Anyone knows White rice is dry and knees gravy. On this particular visit the oxtails were a little tough and the flavor was off but I would try them again to see if something changes.

    Amazing!
    Ashley C.

    I ordered Irie Mon through Door Dash and it was great. First off, the food was packaged so well. If you've ever had Jamaican, you know that you HAVE to hold the bag from the bottom so that you don't spill any of the gravies and juices. Each container was wrapped tightly with plastic wrap, so even if the driver didn't handle it with care, the food would still be intact. It was also 11 pm, so I thought the rice would be hard and the chicken dry lol. That was not the case! The portions were amazing and everything was fresh. There was a promotion on the jerk chicken last night, so I've been eating leftovers throughout the day. If you haven't been yet, give Irie Mon a visit. Very good and I'll be back!

    Jerk Chicken w / Cabbage & Rice and Peas
    Tiffiny H.

    Absolutely flavorful and filling ! This is my go to whenever I'm craving authentic Jamaican cuisine and no matter how times I order from here the food is always on point.

    Jerk Chicken Cabbage Rice
    Devon L.

    When you walk in depending on which angle you see the guy on the grill outside making the jerk chicken. Which is great they make it on the grounds of the store. It was my first time here and the lady I in the front gave great service. She was respectful honest when asked about the menu. Ambiance was good music being played clean had tables and chairs to sit and eat. If you wanted to sit down and eat your food on the scene. I definitely will be back in the future.

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    Can't go wrong with Jerk chicken. They smoke it for 2 hours and the portions are huge. Bring an appetite and enjoy!!

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    The jerk chicken with plantains and cabbage was absolutely delicious! I devoured the entire plate in one go.

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    The best Jamaican food and they get me the dumplings right out of the soup. I love dumplings.

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