I was so excited to try this place based off of the reviews and the various menu items. My boyfriend and I order takeout over the weekend. We ordered 2 chicken patties (I was mostly excited for these), a small jerk chicken with rice and peas and a small oxtail with rice and peas. Upon opening the bag, I noticed they had given us regular old beef patties, instead of the chicken patties we had ordered. I was highly upset but didn't have the energy to go back there. The oxtail had good pieces of meat. The jerk chicken was also good. It wasn't your typical jerk chicken you'd get from a Caribbean restaurant. This was thinly sliced pieces of jerk seasoned chicken. That dish came with no gravy which was disappointing. Also, each dish came with plantains that I did not like at all. I love thin sliced plantains cooked nice and brown. These were thick and undercooked. I would probably only go back to actually try the chicken patties like I intended. read more

Island Express - so disappointing to see these when I had ordered chicken patties :( - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

If you want to try flavorful Caribbean food in a veggie-friendly place with Chipotle-style service, go to Island Express! You can build your meal with 3 dishes: rice or noodle-based, meats or vegan and a side dish of veggies or plantains. My family and I tried the noodles respectively with meat and the vegan version and we all enjoyed it very much. Besides, the restaurant offers Caribbean drinks with plants I had never heard of, like the mauby tree bark (yummy!). To top it all, and what actually made me want to write a review, they offered us some delicious coconut cake in the end, free of charge. Planning to go back and definitely recommend. read more

Island Express - Noodles with vegan curry, okra and mauby juice. - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Island Express, YES!! I knew I was in for a treat as soon as I walked in..The establishment was very clean and the food looked fresh and delicious. I was so deliriously happy eyeing everything, I had a difficult time deciding what to order, I wanted to try everything! As much as I wanted oxtail, I decided to go with salt fish/ codfish roti, I was informed the rice and peas wouldn't be ready until another 10 minutes or so, hence roti, I was famished! Lol..The fish roti was delicious and not salty at all, believe me, I've been to places where the saltfish seems to be more salt than fish! I scarfed it all down, ordered a chicken roti for my daughter to go, along with chicken patties, beef patties, ( yes I said patties), and pineapple tarts. I have to say I preferred the beef patty over the chicken, I like spicy food and the chicken patties were a bit mild for me. Now let's get back to the pineapple tarts...I bought two...Absolutely delicious, nice flaky crust, filling was tasty and fresh. I wished I had bought more..By the way, the chicken roti was packed separate by the female at the counter who informed me since it was to go, better to pack separately so the roti bread wouldn't get soiled and the chicken curry wouldn't spill all over the place, making a mess. It was delicious! Thanks! The customer service was excellent, all staff was very friendly. I definitely recommend Island Express!!! read more

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Regular there for breakfast ,never disappoints.The bake and sAlt fish is one of their best options. read more

I Eat here everyday food is great  and the people are nice best food in the area if you are in a rushUsefulFunnyCool

I love this place!! Their white rice and plantains are to die for! It reminds me of my grandma's cooking back home. I always try to stop and get some food here + the servers are always very nice. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

I ordered catering from Island Express for my birthday party in the Prospect Park Peristyle and it was outstanding. Jerk chicken, plantains, their 3 types of patties, channa, and chow mein were all huge hits with the whole crowd of all ages! They offer patties by the dozen and small or large trays of most items which was helpful in putting together an amazing spread for my group of about 40 people. They were also helpful on the phone when I placed my order and followed up with questions and to confirm the order and delivery which I appreciated. read more

A must try forCaribbean food. Everything is well made and delicious. The curry beef is tender and just melts in your mouth.

Island Express has some good and fresh Guyanese food that you must try. Now let me just add that this place was formerly known as Sybil's which is a popular spot in Queens. I have been to the original Sybil's in Queens, but I'll s as be that for another review. Any how, as I was saying, Island Express has well prepared dishes and the pastries are the best. All the poultry is boneless but they have goat and oxtail also. My go to is the fried fish or curry shrimp with Guyanese lo mein, channa and sweet plantain. Always a hit and so good! read more

While visiting NY, I contacted this location to place an order for pick up. The guy on the other line told me that I needed to come in, that they do not take orders for only one meal over the phone. Hence, the reason for my poor rating, I was turned off before even trying their food; it makes no sense that some needs to make multiple orders for pickup in order to place an order. read more

This is a nice place, very well run and great food. Tried the veggie patties (very good) and my daughter enjoyed the beef and especially the chicken Jamaican patties, and they also have smaller Guyana-style round "cocktail" patties. We also enjoyed their vegan dinner plate, a brown heavily spiced dinner stew with vegetables served over your choice of rice or rice-and-peas plus a side, a bargain for just $6.50!!! Also love their delicious pone, a moist almost pudding-like square of goodness made with cassava and coconut. The server was a little impatient with me, as I'm new to Caribbean food, but other than that the place looks immaculately clean and very professionally run. read more

Moving from Queens to New Jersey, has left me deprived of the Guyanese cuisine I was spoiled with having. Still working in Brooklyn, I stumbled across Island Express on UberEats and decided to give it a try since it's a branch of Sybil's which I've always bought from and I must say I will be a FREQUENT customer. Shrimp curry and dhal puri was absolutely delicious!! I can finally enjoy having pine tarts, cheese rolls and plait bread back into my life! Amazing food and prompt delivery! I can't wait to try other food items on their menu. Edit: Just sampled the pastries I bought and everything was so fresh and flavors were so authentic. I'm so glad I found this place read more

Ughhh this place is so good. My boyfriend and I have made it a Sunday tradition to grab something from here after the gym. Unhealthy? Maybe, but who cares. The Jerk Chicken and the Oxtail are our two favorite dishes here. The meat in all of the dishes are cooked to a delicious tenderness. The portions are huge, and definitely sharable if you want to indulge in a baked good as well. The patties make a great snack! There is ample seating if you want to enjoy the food in the store. If not, they always do a good job of wrapping it up so it doesn't tip over and leak in your bag. We will definitely be around to try all the meat options here. And I want to try the roti next time I'm back! read more

Was very disappointed in this place as I heard so many great things. The story behind the founder of this restaurant is very compelling but the food doesn't do the story justice. Way too salty and when you mix the potatoes with rice it all becomes one big mush. Much better options in the area in my opinion. Will def give it another shot but hopers aren't high. read more

We stopped here on a whim while driving through Brooklyn. There are a ton of Caribbean restaurants to choose from, but in honesty, we were in search of beef patties. They didn't end up having any, but we ordered Curry Goat and Oxtails- two of our old standbys. They were both super tender and flavorful! They also made these fried breads that were delicious to soak up all of the extra sauce. We would definitely come back here! read more

Service with a smile. Place is clean. You can see the bakers working in the kitchen. Food is fresh and delicious. You would want to lick your fingers! Homemade hot sauce....(so yummy) Price is good. read more

So happy that Guyanese patties are back in Flatbush once again!!! Delicious!!! Staff was great too!!

Fabulous food, especially the jerk chicken and curry chicken. Very nice people. Clean location and everyone was wearing masks properly. Great value too! It was our first time there and we will definitely be back. My son wants to try the oxtail. read more

Roti wrap with shrimp curry. Yum!!! My wife had stew chicken, also delicious. 4 stars for minimal seating, heat and plastic utensils and no bathroom! Food is really good and one block from King's Theater. read more

Affordable, clean, simple, and executed well. Perfect spot to grab and go, or to stay for a quick bite on your way to something else. The place offers pastries, curries, and a few other Caribbean staples such as jerk chicken. I went there last night and literally wolfed down a shrimp curry roti 5 minutes before going to King's Theater to watch the Moscow Ballet's Nutcracker (cuz I knew I wouldn't last two hours without any dinner, and you're not allowed to bring anything into the theater, they have super strict security) and it was delicious. I somehow managed to wrap my roll in the aluminum foil plate and cover it with a paper bag, so I successfully hid my leftovers in my purse underneath my winter scarf, hat, gloves, and wallet so I could bring them home. Am about to have a happy breakfast, knowing that the food is yummy and I escaped confiscation! Yay!!! read more

Stopped by this great Guyanese restaurant while awaiting the start of a comedy show at Kings Theatre. There's a choice of a small or medium/large size meal with either white rice/rice and peas with jerk/stew/oxtail/curry chicken and another side (choice of channa, plantains, spinach, okra, or another veggie). I had the stew chicken and spinach and they tasted really yummy. The chicken was moist and well seasoned and the spinach was sautéed just right. Will be back again! read more

Thanks again to Yelp for helping me find some cheap eats in Bushwick. I was in the area for a concert. I was lost and darn near hangry. Cute interior decor giving the history of this family owned business which made me even more eager to support. All of the food items were on display. So many varieties of savory patties and pastries. Never in my life have I heard of a cocktail patty. The lady behind the counter, although nice, wasn't very helpful when I asked what it was. It was basically a smaller patty. I decided to take a chance and get a cocktail beef patty, a traditional chicken patty, and a pineapple pastry. I was blown away by how cheap everything was. I paid $4 was everything. Heck yes! I sat at the communal table and devoured everything. Like it was all gone in record time and I had no shame. The dough was so flaky and buttery. Not sweet. Just perfect. Both patties were very filling. The pineapple pastry was just ok. Not bad, but didn't rock my world like the savory patties. If you are in the area or headed to a show at the Kings Theatre, which is less than a 5 minute walk, then I highly recommend this spot for cheap, quick, and extremely delicious eats! read more

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Food plates here are delicious but fair warning if you like your jerk chicken on the milder side this may be too much for you. I had it with rice and peas plus okra. Absolutely delicious and more kick than many places I've been too but suspect that is more authentic. If you'd prefer something milder the stew chicken is also amazing. Nice, friendly staff also. read more

I am a new customer and have not tried the food yet but I am already happy with the superior customer service I received today. I called and the gentleman who answered was so calm and inviting. Then I was transferred over to a lady who was also very polite and very attentive to my needs. I have not tried their food yet but by the looks of these photos I am sure that I will be happy with my purchase. I was able to place my order over the phone which saved me a lot of time not having to go into the store to make the purchase. Thank you Island express for your professionalism and looking forward to giving you reviews on my food selection which consisted of Pine Tarts, Pone, Curry Chicken and Roti. read more

Came here yesterday before an evanescence concert and wow !!! This is my first time having Guyanese food and i am a fan! I've had Jamaican food numerous times but Guyanese food is absolutely amazing. I came from ct for a concert and looked up this place as an option to eat before the concert and was pleased . My mom sister and i were warmly greeted. I got the curry chicken roti, my sister got a bbq chicken dish, and my mom a jerk chicken dish and a cod fritter. Everything was outstanding. We also purchased a bunch of bakery items and patties. One thing i must say is their sorrel is amazing !!!! I am almost scared to finish my leftover food because then that means there is no more and Brooklyn isn't exactly close :( I will be back definitely l. Amazing staff food and service read more

Love the cheese rolls, pineapple tarts, guava tarts and the chicken Pattie's. Very good restaurant!

The pastry is always on point. Its not huge like how Sybils was but it will make do. The bread pudding, tennis rolls, plat bread, cheese straw, n pone is my go to snacks. read more

It is straight up DANGEROUS how close this place is to my apartment. Now that I've had a taste of Island Express, I'm not sure if I can eat anything else. I first noticed the spot on an afternoon stroll and was immediately drawn in by the reasonable prices, as well as the promise of delicious baked goods. I got the Pouri wrap with Vegan Curry (only $6.95) and the portion was so big and satiating that I actually had leftovers for the next day. This is coming from a human being who is notoriously insatiable. The side of okra was probably the most delicious I've ever had, and the plantains were killer too. The cherry on top was the pone--a sweet pudding with yucca and coconut--which took this sweet-tooth maniac out of this world, and was unlike anything I've ever had before. Don't pass this place up! read more

Island Express - Love at first bite - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place is perfect. Great food. Amazing taste and so clean. Like an island chipotle!! Which this place was in NJ. Highly recommend

Went to a show at Kings Theater and needed to find a quick, good dinner when a random person recommended this place. Clean, fast, inexpensive, and tasty. Will definitely go back. read more

This is the first time I have ordered from here and the food is AMAZING!!!!!! This is definitely my new Fave. And the prices are well worth it!!! read more

I was surprised to see I nice looking restaurant in Flatbush. I ordered a Chicken Patty, it was tasty with lots of flavor. The patty was also only 2 dollars. Inside the staff was nice, and the restaurant was clean and looked nice inside. The roti was also great if u are looking for something a little more filling, also the currys. Don't forget to order a little pastry for dessert, they arent that bad, some were really good. read more

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This place is so incredibly tasty. And reasonably priced and clean, and they're friendly. I love it.

The pineapple tart is everything!!! Actually it's all delicious and very fresh!!! Currant roll melts in your mouth. Definitely try this bakery if you haven't already been blessed. read more

Was in the neighborhood and looking for a snack. I ended up buying enough for dinner instead. My husband and I shared a beef patty (nicely minced, flavorful, flakey), jerk chicken with rice and peas (chicken was a bit dry, had a nice little kick) and the pineapple tart (pineapple jam filled patty). Price point is good with good sized portions. Staff friendly. read more

Good food nice people clean. But, if it's a hundred degrees outside, why is the temperature inside just a few degrees lower? Not comfortable to eat in heat. I got jerk chicken and my friend got oxttail and rice and beans. The jerk chicken was off the bone. I kinda hate the bone part of the chicken, but for some reason, I didn't love the jerk flavor on this one. Didn't feel like the jerk chicken I'm used to from all the other nearby places. The rice had a sweet flavor which I'm not used to at all. The oxtail was really good. The drink selection was limited. No sodas at all. Which is sadly what I drink. I had to go out and wait on line at Popeyes to get a cup of soda. Not sure I'll be back read more

Great patties, good jerk chicken with rice, peas and okra, fantastic plantains! Basically take out with plenty of seating. Fabulous, friendly people who have their act together and keep the lines moving quickly. Next time I'll go hungrier so I can try the desserts, which looked scrumptious. read more

Loved the original Sybil's restaurant so I was so happy to see that they moved and reinvented themselves. read more

Island Express - Cookup rice and Chana. - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been a loyal customer for decades and as long as things don't keep changing in the wrong direction, I always will be. BUT. The restaurant was called Sybil's named for it's founder until the move from Church Ave to Flatbush Ave a couple of years ago. You want to change the name? OK. But ISLAND Express? This is a Guyanese restaurant and Guyana is not an island. Roti being called wraps??? Whoever you are trying to appeal to is a tiny portion of your customers. And the name doesn't helps in the competition with other Caribbean restaurants in the area. It makes it worse, makes it less unique and sounds too much like all the others. Bad move. Be careful not to lose your Caribbean folks while you pander to a few new transplants to the neighborhood. But my latest order contained Guyanese patties that have shrunk in size and Jamaican patties that definitely weren't freshly baked home made as through all the years. They were the out-of-a-box sawdust filled junk you can get in bodegas and pizzerias. Not even the good frozen brand. WTH??? Come on now. And since the move, no more little treats like plantain chips etc. One more point to ALL the Caribbean places doing pandemic deliveries, STEP UP YOUR GAME. No cancelling orders because you're out of this or that or you only sell that on Sundays or Tuesdays till noon and all the other down home crap. You are in NEW YORK!!! There is money to be made and the competition is fierce. Get with it. read more

take this to prospect park...stand by the water. and rest your tote bag on the water sign. let the food transport you across the water to the other side of flavor town. peep the menu before you go and make take some notes. it's been a minute...will be back soon. read more