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    Palm Tree Caribbean Cafe

    3.1 (103 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Jerk chicken, rice and peas, cabbage - virtually no sauce,

    My son picked up three meals for us. The chicken and rice are EXTREMELY dry. He asked for extra sauce for the meals and not only did we not get it, but it appears as though they put VERY little on the chicken. I just finished serving for my church's Saturday service to open the container to find this. My dinner is basically ruined which is odd because I have not had u Issues with them before. Hopefully this is just an off day... Unfortunately they close at 8. I have had food from here before and it is generally good, but you may want to exercise caution if you are ordering toward the end of the day. I am going to take this back up to the restaurant Monday as they are closed on Sunday. I hope they will replace this meal. Again, maybe an off day so don't let my bad experience determine whether you try them out. This was just irritating because I feel as though no effort was made to satisfy our request for extra sauce or to use adequate sauce for the meals because they were close to closing. I'd rather you inform us that you are unable to prepare the meal to specification.

    Oxtail
    Eereb N.

    As soon as I walked in I was asked if already knew what I wanted looked at the menu had a questions about how the menu worked. The food was saucy, flavorful, and well portioned. I got Oxtail, cabbage, peace and rice. My partner got jerk chicken (regular flavor) and plantains. I hate that they are the way in Hampton because I'm a Virginia Beach girl but is definitely a spot that I would go multiple times a month if I lived around here. The place is small but they have enough seating not for parties and the had a banger playlist. Nothing like eating good food with a good playlist.

    Oxtail
    Min Z.

    Small individual fast food joint. Inexpensive prices and casual atmosphere with four tables and high chairs. Food was warm and decent, better than fast food. Service was okay. 2*Curry Goat: goat was okay. I picked two sides of collard greens and string beans. The greens were salty, felt very thirsty after the meal. 2*Veggie Patty: warm and freshly baked, tasted okay, but I wouldn't recommend it. 3*Oxtail: soft and tender, not salty, side dishes of yam and cabbage. Yam was pretty sweet.

    On hold time!!!
    PureRomance B.

    How are you open but pick and choose what you wanna cook! I was on hold for 22 mins, so I just drove there, while still on hold. Was ordering 3 items but was informed that 2 of them items couldn't be cooked cause they were not cooking anymore.

    Went here and got a beef patty & cocoa bread and was very disappointed. I got a hotdog bun and I don't know what else. As a New Yorker this to totally unacceptable a beef patty is supposed to fit inside the cocoa bread. I swear the Jamaican spots out here just ain't it when it comes to these. Not to mention the beef patties aren't even mad hot when you bite into them ‍

    Tough oxtails and Mac and cheese and yams
    Alpo M.

    The brown stew chicken was amazing better than the tough oxtails the Mac and yams never disappoint

    In town working for the week, so needed a lunch spot close to the project site.. saw this place when visiting tropical smoothie in the same plaza. It caught my eye and it being Ash Wednesday, I knew today would be the best day to visit to avoid eating meat. I also enjoy trying different Vegan spots, as I don't consistently eat that way, but I love all food! I originally was going to order a black bean burger, yet the red bean burger was suggested and I always go with suggestions when somewhere new. It did not disappoint at all! I ate every single bite and felt full and satisfied after. I topped it with lettuce, tomato, pickle, and the creamy bbq sauce that was also suggested. Very impressive menu, so I will be back as I saw several items I wanted to try!

    Red Velvet Cake
    Zadia H.

    Ordered from their vegan side - crab cake platter with Mac, rice & beans and plantains - side of greens and a piece of coconut cake. The "crab cake" was good, nice flavor, rice was a little dry (but ok). Mac was unusual - kind of had a hint of sweetness. The cake I received was very dry - I couldn't eat it. The greens were too salty. I would eat there again -but skip the cake.

    Veggie Stew
    Franklin F.

    Listen! I've been coming here for years and I've never been disappointed. Now the prices jumped up a couple of dollars at the beginning of 2023. The lunch special that ran about $8 is now $10 when paying with a debit or credit card. They do pass off the credit card fees to the customer so be prepared to pay and additional 3.99% to use your card. That being said, it is still the best lunch special for the quality, quantity and over all taste of the food. I religiously get stewed chicken, collard greens and cabbage with the plantain and a half lemonade and half sweet tea. Bomb!!! They don't have everything on the lunch special, but they have exactly what I like. For the lunch special, make sure you get there before 2pm. You are welcome.

    Restaurant sign about refunds!
    Charlene C.

    We originally frequented this place and gave a great review but noticed the quality dropping. Today, we ordered the oxtail and the one where we requested a little gravy was drowning. More importantly, though, it was salty and tough! Although there is a sign which states you must bring back the product if dissatisfied, when it was brought back, the owner was NASTY and refused to refund the $36.00 less the fee!!! We then drove to Norfolk to Higher Heights where the food is always good!!! Keep in mind, the photo of the food is after quite a bit of gravy had spilled into the bag on the way home. We want to support businesses during this time! This was not a donation!!! They only received one star because the review won't post otherwise.

    Buffalo chick'n wrap (vegan). I hadn't taken any bites yet.

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    I had the beef patty with Cocoa bread with cheese ! So tasty!! I like that it's right on campus too!

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    My go to restaurant for authentic Caribbean food. Great curry goat, best stewed beef, delicious jerk chicken with a choice of sauces.

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    Always good! I usually get fried chicken wings with rice and gravy on the rice and peas with cabbage and a pineapple soda!

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    Wasn't the best. Friendly staff. Quick Service. Just wasn't the best to return again. Sorry.

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    They're usually good. The place is close to where I live. They have an assortment of food choices.

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    Called to place a pick up order and was immediately told they're no longer taking orders and just hung up. Rude. Unprofessional.

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