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    MP Island Cafe

    3.1 (271 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Very loud
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Oxtails,  collards, and mac and cheese
    Khari J. S.

    MP has fast become my "go to when starving: spot in the Hampton Roads area. Any affectionate of premium Jamaica food will simply love this spot. This day I went with the large oxtails, their signature mac and cheese and collards greens. Oh, and let's not forget the slice of sweet potato pie, all of which was scrumptiously delicious. Without question, MP yall will see me again and again, bravo mon.

    Oxtail Caribbean Dinner with collard greens and cabbage. No rice
    Ellen C.

    This was our first visit since they moved to the old VFW location on Glenrock Rd 3 years ago. The setup looks great as the menu is back-lit. Nice little dining area if you decide to eat on location. The grocery store is stocked with great staples for carribean cooking. I ordered the last of the oxtail with cabbage and collard greens. I gave up rice for Lent. My husband ordered Jerk chicken-white meat with double order of cabbage. The staff was great. It wasn't busy went we arrived, but by the time we were finished eating they got really busy. We will be back

    Soggy fried chicken
    China B.

    I stopped by MP's for lunch and to get some things from the store. The line can get kinda long during busy times. So expect to be there 15-25 mins on a busy day. They have oxtail, jerk chicken, fried chicken, salt fish, fried fish and etc. I ordered the fried chicken meal with 2 sides. They won't let you mix the chicken... Its either white meat or dark meat only. I got mac and cheese and cabbage. The mac n cheese was good, but the extra side i paid for was only a small amount. You get a smaller portion of sides with the fried chicken which was disappointing. When i went to eat it the chicken was soggy from the cabbage juice. That was a bit of a turnoff. The cabbage was just ok. I've eaten here before and liked it so maybe today was an off day. I want to go back to try the oxtail. They looked good!! The cornbread also looked good. On the other side is the store. I found a bag of chicken backs for only $3 which was a good deal. I also found some seasonings and snacks. The guy at the register was friendly and helped me figure out how to cook the chicken backs. I've never had them before. They sell rum cake snacks and different Caribbean drinks as well. I do like getting sazon and other goodies from their store. Check them out!!

    Sm jerk chicken (white meat), rice and peas with collard greens.
    Cindy S.

    Okay today I came in and the line was efficiently moving and as quick as the food was getting scooped out it was refreshed and restocked. Kudos on that which aided in the line moving smoothly without hiccups. All the workers today were attentive and on their game in the service line. The table top area still needed work and we opted to just go home and eat, but I like to recognize improvements when I see them. Food today was a Large jerk chicken large white meat with fried plantain and rice and peas with coconut muffins. My husband had a Large oxtail with white rice and gravy and cabbage and cornbread. Liked the improvements and keep up the great job gents and ladies

    Oxtails with rice n peas and collard greens.
    Ros C.

    My go to every time I'm in VA. Got my usual, oxtails and it was a hit as expected. The collard greens are NOT canned; bonus. If you like Jamaican food MPs is your spot.

    Curry Chicken Caribbean Dinner
    Tamilah K.

    Babyyyy, don't you ever come to Norfolk and not stop at MP for lunch, dinner, a snack ... something! This is the first Jamaican spot I've been to that asks "light or heavy sauce?" It's a win either way so take your pick. I ordered the curry chicken, rice and peas, macncheese HEAVY sauce because that's my business. The guava peach was delicious as well. No complaints about anything. Order time was decent, clean interior and friendly staff. Plus, they have a grocery store connected so you can grab grub and odds, ends, fruits, vegetables and necessities. I believe it's family owned because it felt like we were around the dinner table. Carribean accents were real - I'll be back before I leave town.

    Stew Chicken Caribbean Dinner
    Tajaiana M.

    I would like to say when your coworker ask you if you would like to order Carribean food at 9am, of course the only answer is yes! This was my first time ordering from MPs and I must say for an early morning lunch and late work day dinner it was bomb !!! This one plate lasted me the whole work day and was only 9.99 on DoorDash. The quality of the food was a 10/10 and I must do it again. Cheers to a bigger back and a bigger life with the best food.

    Ox Oxtail Caribbean Dinner
    Charlene H.

    I don't go to MP Islands often, but when I'm in the mood for some oxtails, this is where I go. They have moved again, they are off of Glenrock Rd near Military Circle Mall. For my meal, I got the large oxtail plate with a side of rice and peas and the Mac and cheese. It was so good. I have some left overs for dinner tonight. The beef patty was not the best, but everything else was on point. In the new location, the grocery store is bigger and looks official with the grocery store checkout lanes. This is the place to go for all your Caribbean needs. Go support.

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    My jerk chicken was covered in feathers! I wouldn't return, and I did not enjoy the meal.

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    This food is always delicious and fresh. Be prepared around lunch hours for a line because this is a popular location

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    Food is disgusting reheated from the previous day very small portions don't recommend

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