Check out Islands Best Kitchen! They are family-run small business with a blend of Jamaican and…read moreHaitian food downtown! They also have a creole burger for something different! My parents who are from Trinidad and Tobago, are very picky with Caribbean food, and they were both very impressed with their food

This place has great value for what you're getting. The curry chicken special ($12) I got had fried…read moreplantains, a hearty Jamaican curry chicken, rice and beans. The spice level is just enough that it gives you a kick but not enough that it's unpalatable because it's too hot. The curry chicken has lots of flavour, and paired with a side of beef patty ($4) was just the right amount of food to fill me up for the rest of the afternoon. Next time I come I'm gonna try the jerk chicken, definitely a spot to hit up if you're visiting this farmers market.

Unfortunately this place is only open Friday through Sunday as a part of Bountiful Farmers' Market…read more But don't underestimate the flavours that this restaurant carries. Owner (a couple) has a stand at Old Strathcona Famers' Market that is selling Caribbean hot sauce style but they opened up a Caribbean food stand in addition to their hot sauce stand. So far I have tried 2 different dishes; Ackee & Saltfish and Oxtail Stew. Both dishes were really good. It was my first time to try Ackee. Quite interesting fruit but it was good. Ackee is a fruit of the Sapindaceae soapberry family, as are the lychee and the longan. Since I grew up with saltfish, it was lovely to have it again after so long I didn't have it. The oxtail was so flavourful and tender. The rice that company the oxtail was really yummy. With a beautiful set-up of food court of Bountiful Farmers' Market, I think this little booth give a nice vibe to its market.

This was such a hard place to try because our work schedules never lined up with the times they…read morewere open. We were walking by on a whim and it was open so we finally got a chance to try it! Delicious. They have delicious plates. I tried the curry chickpeas and it comes with two types of salad, rice, beans, and plantain. The plantain was by far the best. They also have lovely soursap drinks that they bring in from St. Lucia! Amazing! I am so happy we had a chance to try this little spot. The owners are lovely too. We chatted for a while and it was nice to just chat with someone after the pandemic. I'll be recommending this place to others and will be back. :) All the vegetarian patties were out though so we might try to swing by again to try some.

Absolutely delicious. Some of the best Caribbean food I've had in the city. The chicken curry was…read moredelicious, and the portion sizes were good. The salad was fresh and crispy and the service was friendly. Good prices, great food, good service....I may go again tomorrow.

SCAM! 2$ credit card charge (2.4% MAX is legal credit card fee in Canada) for 2 bottles of water. 1…read morebottle of water $2.50 +tax(2.89) on Jan 24, today Feb 7, purchased 2 bottle of water, they charged an extra 2$ for "credit card charge" and their excuse was they're "new owners" when questioned why there is additional fee associated with the transaction. This is very unreasonable!

What a fantastic alternative to all the chain restaurants in the food court at WEM! The lady…read moreworking at the counter was so lovely and attentive! I ordered a beef patty and jerk chicken on rice. Both were flavourful and authentic. I liked that the portions are large and filling, and the food was fresh and tasty! I will be coming back soon, as this restaurant offers great Jamaican Cuisine at a very reasonable price!

Another new Caribbean spot in town! Open for just 2 months, the owner, Denise (the restaurant's…read morenamesake) was super helpful in walking us through her menu. We tried the Pho Lourie, which are like little clouds of fried bread that we dipped in tamarind and hot sauce and was very delicious. We also had the oxtail, which had a really nice, rich flavour and tender, slow cooked meat, as well as the goat curry, which was also very delicious and just the right amount of heat. We ate our meal with some nice, fluffy roti, and some amazing meat patties (chicken and beef). The restaurant is simple and unassuming, and tucked away in an indoor strip mall on Whyte Ave (I'm a lifelong Edmontonian and had no idea this mall existed!). Definitely worth the visit.

After years of walking past Saffron in Stadium Plaza, I finally stepped inside today -- and what a…read morediscovery. The space has transformed under the new ownership, with a warm, inviting atmosphere and a Bob Marley spirit that gives the room a relaxed, soulful energy. My photos don't capture how vibrant and welcoming it truly feels. I ordered the snapper fish meal and it was excellent -- fresh, flavourful, and clearly made with care. Today happened to be their last day before the owner takes a well deserved break, and they'll reopen on January 13. When he returns, the dine in area is fully set up with new furniture, ready for people to sit down and enjoy the food in this beautiful space. Saffron is a gem in the Stadium neighbourhood -- authentic, community minded, and full of heart. I'm grateful I finally stepped inside, and I'm already looking forward to returning when they reopen.

It's very hard to find proper Jamaican food outside of Toronto & Montreal. Safrons was delicious…read moreand the staff were inviting! I had the jerk chicken, rice & peas, and slaw and it met expectations. The beef patty could have been better and I wish they had bbq jerk chicken but still would recommend

This place is tiny. There isn't anywhere to sit except for some uncomfortable chairs outside. This…read moreis a place to grab and go. We were hungry and fortunately it was nice enough to sit outside although uncomfortable. Very limited menu. They had a white board of what they were out of more than what they had. We were here for Feed the Soul 10 dollar week, so luckily they had these things available. We had the stewed beef with rice and coleslaw and the Saturday special the chicken pelau. Both came with a small side of coleslaw. The stewed beef was delicous - Marinated in traditional green seasoning The beef is then browned using the traditional burning of sugar method which creates a unique flavour combination. It was really tasty but I am sure my husband wanted more beef. The coleslaw was creamy, crisp, and fresh. The chicken pelau was delicous. It was wonderfully spiced and hearty. It is the national dish of trinidad. Lovely. Well worth the visit

A small location with a lovely little patio space, this is one of my fave spots to stop on the way…read morehome for a delicious meal. The staff are always super friendly and informative for those still learning about Caribbean cuisine. Try the punch!

Really authentic Haitian cuisine. Delicious…read more We enjoyed the fried chicken and the neighbourhood ambience.

Brand new place that just opened up serving Haitian food. The selection isn't huge and…read moreunfortunately because we were there at noon on Sunday they just had their breakfast special of squash soup. But we decided to go ahead and try it. It was really delicious, nice and thick and really filling. Good for a cold day. Service was friendly. the place was clean and welcoming. A nice atmosphere. Definately will be back to try other delights.

Irie Foods is an excellent choice if you are craving Jamaican cuisine. I ordered the jerk chicken…read moreand was not disappointed. The portion of chicken was large, tender and flavourful. The rice and peas were great too!

A fun fact about me is that I was born and raised in Scarborough, Ontario. And if you know anything…read moreabout Scarborough, you'll know that it's one of the best places in North America for Jamaican (and Caribbean) food. I grew up snacking on incredible patties from the strip mall down the street, all the while being completely oblivious to the fact that this type of cuisine was not nearly as good or as prevalent anywhere else (unless you hopped on a flight south). Since leaving Scarborough I have grown a huge appreciation for the incredibly diverse food options there and I am also on a forever hunt for the (few and far between) excellent Jamaican restaurants elsewhere in the country. They do exist if you know where to look! And thankfully in Edmonton we have Irie Foods. Edmonton Journal named them Favourite Caribbean Restaurant 2022 and Favourite Caribbean Restaurant 2023, and like their Instagram says; they've been jammin' since 1996 - which is nearly thirty years!! I've been a fan for fourteen of those years, ever since I first tried their food back in 2010. (Please bring the Fried Broccoli back to the menu!!) I was definitely due for another visit, which I did on a Saturday evening. You will find Irie Foods in a pretty unassuming strip mall in the Kameyosek area of Mill Woods. Honestly, if this isn't the exact correct location for a restaurant like this, I'm not sure what is. It's pretty much Edmonton's version of Scarborough. The shop has colourful signage outside and they share their section of the strip mall with an Indian restaurant, a donair place, and a bubble tea shop. It's perfection. Inside, the restaurant is pretty simple with minimal decor - except for a truly beautiful mural painted on the wall of a beachy Jamaican scene. There's a counter to order at and about six tables for seating. It's very casual but it's everything that it needs to be and nothing more. The employee working at the counter was friendly and happily answered all of our questions. It's helpful to note that the restaurant closes at 8pm so it's not the kind of place that you'd roll up to late in the day. Also, there are various specials that run on certain days of the week. It's helpful to be aware of these especially if there's a particular dish that you're hoping to order. For example, they only serve ackee and saltfish on Saturdays, which is one of my favourites. I started my meal with a Peanut Punch ($2.75) and a Jamaican Beef Patty ($3.75). Peanut Punch is a must for me and I order it every time. It's always the Grace brand tetra pak. What does peanut punch taste like? Liquid peanut butter. But more milky and less thick than you might be imagining. As someone who loves peanut butter, this beverage is amazing and brings me so much joy. The beef patty was okay but it wasn't out of this world. Irie offers two flavours; beef or veggie. However, you can tell that these are not housemade and that they've likely come from a frozen box. It's not that there's anything terribly wrong with it but it does seem to be missing the heart behind it, as most factory-manufactured products are. The yellow-hued pastry was decently flaky and the filling was rich and flavourful. I would like to at least see a spicy beef patty option. Irie Foods serves up many classic Jamaican dishes, such as curry goat, oxtail, fry snapper, and roti. However, their Jerk Chicken ($17.50 for small) owns my heart. Served on a bed of rice and peas with a Fried Dumpling and a little side salad, the value of this dish is quite excellent. Like most dishes, there is variance in the recipe depending on who is preparing it. I personally prefer a dry jerk chicken but some places, like Irie Foods, serve it saucy. At the end of the day all (properly made) jerk chicken is coated in spices and slow-cooked over a fire or grill. Sauce is sometimes added and sometimes it isn't. The jerk chicken at Irie is very, very good. The meat is incredibly flavourful and tender, right down to the bone. The skin is wonderfully crispy. And the bold sauce does give an additional layer of even more big flavour. They do a really wonderful job with this classic dish and I wouldn't be surprised if it's the best jerk chicken in Edmonton. The earthy flavour from the rice and peas (they're actually beans) serves as a nice accompaniment. The fried dumpling was wonderful, crispy on the outside and soft yet dense on the inside. I love dipping chunks of the dumpling in whatever sauce I have available on the plate. I even really enjoyed the side salad which was drenched in ranch dressing. It's a nice cooling element that helps to balance the spicy and bold flavours of the rest of the items. Wonderful! Apart from jerk chicken, my favourite Jamaican dish is Ackee & Salt Fish ($20.00 for large). It also happens to be the national dish of Jamaica! Often eaten for breakfast in Jamaica, this dish is made with preserved salt cod, boiled ackee fruit, peppers, tomatoes, and spices. The correct treatment and prepar