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    Junkanoo Cafe

    4.6 (40 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Johannes P.

    Had the absolute pleasure of stumbling onto this amazing food hall today. The service was amazing! The was to die for, and absolutely loved the community they have developed here. Loved the wide open concept and will definitely be back!

    Honey jerk wings with peas and rice, mac and cheese and potato salad
    Adiaha M.

    Woman owned, black owned Bahamian restaurant in St. Roch Market. Both owners were very nice and personable helping us with entree selection. My husband had the honey jerk wings with macaroni, peas and rice and potato salad and everything was great. I had the jerk shrimp tacos with junkanoo rice and plantains and I enjoyed my meal too! The tacos had jalapeños which ill hold next time as it had enough spice on it own. We also had the mango lemonade which was very refreshing. I want to come back and try the lobster and salmon.

    The counter. It's the first business on the right as you enter through the front on st. Claud.
    Rocky T.

    What an unexpected find. I had the jerk chicken tacos with sides. Omg good. Got a new favorite place for lunch. Great friendly staff!

    Jerk salmon tacos
    Kiara D.

    Omg. I haven't been to St. Roch market in a while and was sooo happy we went back. We went on a Sunday, so it was pretty chill, small crowd. We ordered the jerk salmon tacos and an order of the jerk veggies tacos. Absolutely amazing! Seasoned to perfection. The jerk sour cream was also A1. Our server/ cashier/ cook was also very friendly and welcoming. Will def be back!

    Jerk Shrimp with Mac & Cheese, Peas & Rice, and Potato Salad.
    Kimble W.

    So happy I found this place! If you want authentic Caribbean food at a reasonable price come here. Located near the front of St. Roch Mark is this island-inspired gem. The space was open, welcoming, and inviting. It wasn't overcrowded which added to the ambiance and feel of the environment. I met up here with a good friend who was back home for a quick visit. We both thoroughly enjoyed it. The food was fresh, well seasoned, and the portioning was sufficient. Overall, a great experience for sure. On another note, my Jamaican wife has been less than impressed with the Jamaican cuisine down here thus far; I can confidently say I know she will like this; I can't wait to take her here! TLDR: 10/10; bring a friend.

    Fritta
    Josh W.

    I appreciate a chef trying something new, even if it's not quite there yet. I spoke with her after the fact about her Fritts creation, which was a seafood infused Belgian waffle. I got the "seafood" option over conch. They wound up replacing crawfish with lobster. This is finger food, as I learned. The chef told me she'd been experimenting with waffles rather than having it be a deep fried pastry as back on the island, as it was healthier. I suggested having a sweet dipping sauce along with the savory one. The lemonade was excellent. I got three or four complementary flavors. Service did take a while - a function of this being made fresh. Ambiance - not fancy. Inside a food hall. The chairs were reasonably comfortable though.

    Conch fritters
    Patrick D.

    Fried plantains were excellent. $4 for four small ones seems about right. Came after about 12 minutes. Nice and hot. The problem was the conch fritters. They took 39 minutes to deliver so the plantains were long gone. They were not busy. I was sitting outside so I had to go in twice to check. Glad I wasn't in a hurry. They were ok. It not worth the wait.

    Red velvet cake with fresh whipping cream!!!
    Marjon H.

    The chef has wonderfully hands, head, and heart! We got the Junkanoo rice and salmon which was amazing and perfectly seasoned but I started with dessert first! The cake made my eyes roll back. I'm looking forward to getting my Junkanoo rice and salmon and 2 cakes next time .

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    I'm really going to stop listening to TikTok. I was exciting to try this place because of all the good reviews, but I was highly disappointed. The tacos were definitely something I could have made at home and have made at home. I don't even recall tasting a shrimp on my taco they are filled with cheese and toppings. There was no clear distinction between the chicken tacos and the shrimp ones they tasted exactly the same. The salsa on my tacos wasn't fresh salsa for the price point it should've been actual mango salsa and I wasn't getting any heat from the jalapeños looking back it wasn't really any there. Like the salsa taste was so familiar . The first thing that came to my mind was the good and gather salsa from Target, that's exactly what it looked like and tasted like. The Mac n cheese was horrible and hard. I would say how do you mess up mac n cheese but they managed to do it. The plantains were okay. Mind you it was an extra $10 for that Mac n cheese and plantains and I wasn't expecting the portion sizes to be this pitiful for an extra $10. It's a rip off. Another pet peeve of mine is this trend of saying fresh/all natural lemonade and they add those artificial syrups. When I ask for Passion Fruit lemonade I'm expecting to see bits of the fruit and taste the tang of it. This was nowhere near worth almost $60 including tip. I'm really saddened and hurt that I wasted my hard earned money and was served dissatisfaction and disappointment on a plate. Was the presentation nice? Yes, but everything that's pretty isn't good. These TikTok reviewers aren't being honest at all. I should have tried this other spot in the food hall I looked at first. The young lady at the register was nice and I really like the layout and vibe in the St. Roche. Will I go back to this particular restaurant no I won't but I will try another restaurants in St. Roche.

    Conch and jerk shrimp tacos, Mac and cheese
    Elizabeth H.

    Highlight meal of our trip! Another patron came over to us and excitedly recommended this place stating the food was fantastic. He could not have been more right! My husband had a conch taco and a jerk shrimp taco, plantain and mac and cheese. Everything was hot and fresh. The food was actually beautiful to the eye. His favorite was the conch which he said had a tropical fruity taste. The owner was so nice. You can tell she takes pride in taking care of her customers. The meal also came with a strawberry lemonade which was pretty darn tasty too.

    Jerk shrimp over coconuts grits with sweet fried plantains

    If you're looking for a dish that delivers bold flavors and a fun twist, look no further. I recently had the pleasure of dining at Junkanoo Cafe and their jerk shrimp over coconut grits with sweet fried plantains was nothing short of extraordinary. The jerk shrimp were perfectly seasoned--smoky, spicy, and packed with flavor--each bite bursting with tasty goodness. Paired with creamy, slightly sweet coconut grits, the dish struck a beautiful balance between heat and richness. And those plantains? Golden, caramelized, and just the right amount of sweet to tie everything together. It's comfort food elevated to an art form. We were looking for something that would be fun and different to support the memorialization of my grandmother, a local to the area and the warmth of the service couple with the food struck the perfect note! This culinary hug was a perfect way to conclude this trip in memory of my grandmother. Highly recommend to anyone who appreciates and loves food!

    Cracked Conch Plate -OMG!!!

    Fantastic food. Excellent vibe. We were enthusiastically greeted when we approached this restaurant and had so much fun with the chefs! I wanted to try everything on the menu. The food was delicious. They had vegan and meat options. Don't miss this one!!!

    Jerk Shrimp Tacos on Flour Tortillas with Spanish Rice, Plantains, and a Mango Lemonade
    Mia S.

    AMAZING!!! This was the BEST taco I've had in a long time. The entire plate was delicious! The Spanish rice had a nice little kick of spice. I thought I would want to eat desert but the plantains satisfied that craving. The mango lemonade was perfect! Also, the Chef and her team were very nice and super friendly. I'm definitely going back!!! Oh, and it was a beautiful sunny day so I sat outside.

    Jerk chicken tacos and potato salad

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    Great people- great food with a cool twist. Loved the Jerk chicken tacos and the pineapple salsa!

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    9 months ago

    Friendly interaction, however, the food was the focal of attention, it was attractive and addictive! I came back 4 times in 2 weeks.

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    The food was amazing, and the staff was attentive and thoughtful even during a hectic time. 10/10 would recommend!

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    1 year ago

    Amazing food and service!! Chicken tacos and rice were to die for!!! First time there will be back because I know it's made with love!

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    The food is amazing the service top notch the people are fantastic this is a must that people visit this place

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    Junkanoo Cafe had a very friendly chef, attentive service, and delicious jerk chicken!!!

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    Nasty attitude by the fat lady behind the corner. Didnt even bother eating there after she spoke. Was out of almost everything.

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    AMAZING! the food is wonderfu, quick and tasty. great service as well, was so sweet and understanding. I will %100 be back !

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