Such a disappointment following two recent visits to this establishment. As a frequent traveler…read morewith extensive experience dining internationally, I was particularly looking forward to experiencing authentic Jamaican cuisine. The staff was nice, however the food that make the cut My first visit revealed limited menu availability, resulting in my ordering a chicken soup, it had a nice flavor and no meat. But because it was late, I tried this place again the next day. My second visit, undertaken with the hope of a more positive experience, unfortunately proved more disappointing. The lunch special, priced at $15.50, consisted of a single chicken thigh and a meager serving of rice and beans. The accompanying pumpkin chicken soup seemed significantly diluted from my previous visit, lacking meats and no dumplings. The oxtails were old and had a foul smell to them as well as the rice was mushy... maybe two days old... yes old!!! I trash them. The health department really needs to check this out!!! The overall quality of the food fell short of expectations, particularly Jamaican's are known for good food, and considering the price. Its like kids playing in the kitchen! While I understand that this may be the only Jamaican restaurant in town, this does not excuse the provision of subpar food at inflated prices. I believe there is significant potential for improvement in both portion size and food quality to better reflect the pride and culinary excellence typically associated with Jamaican cuisine. I hope that my feedback will be considered constructively to enhance the dining experience for future patrons.

Ordered from here twice. Both times the stewed chicken was good and fresh. The cabbage stands out…read morefor being seasoned as well.

Food and service is top of the line. Very tasty and fresh from my experience…read more In a area that lacks Caribbean food and tasty food in general, Celest delivers! Very inviting and clean location. The jerk chicken is incredible, with a tasty sauce. Oxtail were tender and delicious. You can tell the recipes are authentic! Looking forward try the Sorrel drink and the Salt Fish. One of a few places in the area that I will order from. An underrated detail that I appreciate are their choice of take out containers. They use a high quality paper box that makes is safe to microwave. This is the only restaurant in the area that I've seen do this. Makes me feel they care about the taste and experience. Reheating food in plastic containers can't be good for you. Thank you for providing a tasty, authentic home cooked Jamaican meal. Will surely return.

I ordered the oxtail & it was pretty good. I came in around 6:00pm so I was hoping it was fresh but…read moreit was a bit dry & probably prepared around lunch time. For $19 the portion was pretty small in my opinion. I also ordered their homemade ginger beer & that was tasty & potent. I'd go back & try their jerk chicken next time.

I ordered the Ox Tail with rice and peas and I'm speechless. It's been a while since I've had some…read moreproper good authentic WestIndian food. It reminded me just how my Auntie used to make it, God bless the hands that made it . The proportions were amazing too, some of the pieces of meat were the size of my fists and cooked perfectly falling right off the bone. I was disappointed at first when they said they didn't have Plantin, so it was changed to coleslaw, but I'm so glad they did, some of the best coleslaw I've had period. The staff that I talked to were very kind and respectful, 10 out of 10 service. Would strongly recommend, and now my new go-to lunch place.

My friends and I decided to check out Pan De Vida Cafe for the first time. It's a restaurant that…read moreis tucked away in Evans Mills. So unless you drive around or Pan De Vida is recommended to you by word of mouth, you might not think about stopping here for a bite to eat. I'm glad that we took a chance and stopped by to eat here. Our food was quickly prepared and we were served in timely manner. During our first visit, my friends and I ordered the Sautéed Steak with Yellow Rice, the Mango BBQ Pork Sandwich, the Tripleta with White Rice, a Small Side of Sweet Plantains, and Pork Empanadas. The food was all very tasty. So, if you are looking for a new place to check out while you are stationed at Fort Drum or visiting Evans Mills. I recommend giving Pan De Vida Cafe a chance.

Does not seem In business and hasn't been updated in 3…read moremonths ! I would have loved to try it.

Loved this place! It's just off the main road so it's not too busy. There are several tables you…read morecan sit at for dine-in. The roti is delicious and the portions are pretty big. We also ordered the oxtail which was absolutely delicious but also very spicy for my untrained palette. I would approach with caution if you're not good with spice. The owners are also very friendly! We will definitely be back.

Very disappointed with my experience at Sally…read more I went in to buy two doubles, and unfortunately the lady working there made me feel very uncomfortable. I felt that I was being treated differently and, honestly, I couldn't help but wonder whether I was being profiled because of my skin colour or because I was struggling with English. After ordering, I was about to briefly place my earphones on the table so I could reach into my pocket for my purse. Before I had even really put them down, she told me, "Don't keep your stuff on the table." It was the tone that bothered me most. I had just seen her interact with another customer, and the way she spoke to me felt noticeably different. This is actually the second time I have experienced this kind of treatment there, which makes the situation even more disappointing. I have no issue with being reminded of store rules, but there is a respectful way to speak to customers. I left feeling uncomfortable and unwelcome. Unfortunately, I would not recommend this location, unless the gentleman is working there by himself. Very disappointing and upsetting experience.

Don't be fooled by the location or the look of the restaurant (it's more like a counter with few…read moretables). The food was sooooo good. We ordered the oxtail, yah man plater (with jerk chicken, fried chicken, curry chicken, stew pork), and bacon mac n cheese. The owners (Clint and Kim) are so nice. We left happy and full.

This place is literally a hidden gem! We were craving jerk chicken and found this spot. It's hidden…read moreinside an abandoned indoor playground, which itself is in an abandoned plaza. You'd definitely get lost without Google Maps. The Jerk Chicken was incredible - well-marinated and grilled perfectly. The outside was well-churned and crispy, while the inside was tender and juicy, with a hint of sweetness that was just right. The Oxtail was also amazing. The meat could practically fall off the bone. It also had a sweet flavour, and the sauce paired perfectly with the rice. Both the yellow rice and pea rice were flavourful, and the festival was yum too. The store owner was extremely friendly, patiently explaining each dish, providing extra plates, and checking in on us to ensure we had a great experience. Super nice guy. The ambience was nice too. Jamaican decor and music created a laid-back vibe that had us feeling like we'd been transported to the islands. Highly recommend this spot.

Nice friendly folks at the front counter. Got the home burger, which tasted delicious and the…read morepulled pork poutine that was able to fill me up for the afternoon. It is a small place, and like advertised in their pamphlet, can be hard to miss while on the road.

Agree with the first review, folks very friendly and personable. Also really hard to find - it is…read morein the back of the car wash. When you see the car wash, turn in! Food was unremarkable. Lovely fresh buns and home made sauces augment frozen prepackaged main ingredients. They hope to move to a larger location and then feature fresh cut fries and hand packed burgers. The owner mentioned they have no room to prepare fresh in the small prep area. Overall, worth the visit.

came here on a Friday night and while it was pretty busy, we were able to get seated right away for…read moretwo. our waitress was super friendly and attentive the entire time and our food came out fast, hot and delicious. My boyfriend got the fish fry since it is only available on Fridays and I got a gluten-free pizza which is some of the best gluten-free crust I've had!! There is even live music on the day that we went, and the artist was phenomenal. After we ate and had some drinks, we went upstairs to the little arcade room and played some games. This is a great restaurant to grab a bite and hang out with some friends. Will definitely be coming back soon!!

Friendly staff didn't blink when my wife and I came in after a long day paddling. Food was fast and…read moretasty. Empanada was amazing!