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    Spice Restaurant

    4.6 (15 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Beef patties
    Lisa R.

    Spice Restaurant is a fairly new Jamaican restaurant in Evanston. This quaint place has outdoor seating in the front and is open for take out and catering. Indoor seats are for waiting for to go orders. The square footage inside is mostly forprep/cooking, registar area and case for beef patties. Parking: plenty of street parking near corner of Church and Dodge Avenues. I stopped in to place a to go lunch order of 2 beef patties. They were out of Ox tails, however I will order them next time I visit. I was hoping my receipt could be texted to me and not only a paper copy.

    Oxtails were amazing very well presentation love the vibe of the restaurant one love definitely was a hidden gem can't go wrong with good vibes & oxtails

    The food and service was awesome! a definite go to! I was there for a private event and the owner was so accommodating. And the food was lip smacking good

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    2 months ago

    Food was on point Jerk Chicken and sides was off the chain chicken was juicy rice and cabbage was on point

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    The food is so good she runs out of ox tail by 11:30am! Very traditional, cozy meals. One of the best in Evanston.

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    2 years ago

    Went back and was just as good. Ate behind the building in a great yard area with tables, grills, etc.

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    Good To Go - Jerk Chicken Salad

    Good To Go

    (393 reviews)

    Came by for a sponsored event but I was early and enjoyed a drink at the bar. I ordered Vodka &…read moreCranberry as it was discounted for Happy Hour. Bar area is bright. Service was quick. My bill included 18% gratuity. I really dislike when this is added automatically. I like to tip in cash. Anyhoo, place is lovely. Hope to come patronize this Black owned business for brunch. I noted they advertise a mimosa package and the owner stated they have oxtail omelet.

    Had brunch with a friend and we had a great afternoon catching up on work and life news. Came for…read morethe shrimp grits, jerk wings and patties (sold out). Pros: I like the atmosphere of this place. Bright colors inside and outside! Great vibes, couches are comfortable, art work on walls is amazing. I saw a sign that there is a parking lot across the street for customers If taking public transportation, red line Howard exit is a couple blocks away. Roof top is a wonderful aspect of Good to Go! I had the pleasure of attending several private parties and rooftop staff and bar staff are lovely! Cons: customer service in restaurant. One of the bus boys was sweeping the floor around us when we were first seated. I told him to move because my phone charger fell by my feet and I did not want him to sweep my phone cord. He also did not know the menu when we asked for brunch menu. We were told menu online/Google was not their current menu. Wait staff took their time to obtain our order. The wait staff also only gave us only 1 creamer for coffee and was told it was the last creamer, milk was provided. Plus the place does not provide free refills of coffee. The atmosphere and food makes up for the customer service. I would visit again to try drinks at the bar.

    Estacion - Front entrance

    Estacion

    (69 reviews)

    Absolutely loved the food, drinks, service and ambiance. Very cute Latin spot, w/ dim lighting,…read morecool art, and good music - perfect place for a fun lunch/dinner with friends or family. I got a mojito, the queso frito, and ropa vieja... and I would it all both again! From one Latina foodie to a newly discovered Latin restaurant- this place is deliciously authentic ! PS they have an arrangement for free parking w/ Popeyes. Park there for free

    My heart is broken…read more I stumbled upon Estacion by accident. I was looking for additional bites after a disappointing meal nearby, and was warmly invited inside by the bartender. He informed me that the restaurant would be closing in less than a week. (By the way, HUGE bonus points for this kind of service when the restaurant is literally counting its days.) The superb, friendly, knowledgeable, and fast service continued through the visit. To eat, I started with the Bacalao. While I wasn't sure a cod fritter would fit the spot, these did! The fish was high quality, well seasoned, and the fritters themselves were breaded and fried to perfection! The dab of jalapeno mayo up top added some savory notes along with a little heat. While I'd ordinarily say I'd have liked more, but here this wasn't the case. As for the salad, it was bright, fresh, and dressed lightly and perfectly. Then we come to the ceviche. While I am not typically a fan of mango, I loved the way Estacion integrated it here. The mango added sweet and savory notes, while not overwhelming anything else the dish had going on. The fish was fresh and high quality, and the veggies added freshness and brightness. Even the avocado served a purpose in adding some fatty notes. Finally, let me tell you about the Flan de Queso. This was described as flan meets cheesecake. The sweetness was light, the flavor divine, and texture velvety perfection. Looking back, I am realizing what a fool I was for not ordering a second helping. Not to leave you hanging, the Caipirinha was good. Nothing mind-blowing, but a pleasant, mild drink. Final verdict: If I had known about this place earlier, you can bet I'd be a tried and true regular. This becomes a case of "don't be sad it's over, be happy it happened," or whatever the phraseology is.Still, as I said at the start, my heart is broken.

    Aunty Joy's Jerk & Pizza

    Aunty Joy's Jerk & Pizza

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    I wanted Jamaican on a Monday and my usual place was closed, so I decided to try Aunty Joy's. I…read morecalled in my order to minimize the wait time and the lady who answered the phone was very helpful, explaining that the jerk chicken dinner I was interested in only comes in one size (1/2 chicken) and comes with 3 standard sides (rice & peas, cabbage and plantain) but you can swap any of them out for an upcharge. I got the standard order and also ordered a side of Mac & cheese to try it out. I got a free drink with Yelp check in but the worker didn't know about it and had to call the owner. I got my meal to go and hubby got a meat patty for us to try on the ride home. It was hot, flaky and very tasty! When we got home the first thing I noticed was no sauce, and they didn't ask if I wanted sauce on the side or on the food. Still, the chicken was cooked well and the level of spice was perfect! I'm just used to jerk sauce, at least on the chicken. Yet despite no sauce the chicken was tasty and the white meat was not dry, although I will say that the pieces were noticeably small. The cabbage was a bit crunchy but delicious, as was the rice & peas and the plantains. I wasn't impressed with the look of the mac & cheese (looked like Kraft and not homemade) but it was tasty also. I had enough food for two meals so the value is good. Overall I enjoyed it and I think I found a new Jamaican spot.

    If you're going to get food from here, call the number on the sign or order online. I made the…read moremistake of walking-in to make an order. My wait time on a Friday afternoon at 5pm had a 40-minute wait time. How do I know? Because I kept feeding the meter on the online parking app. There were many delivery people picking up food, including some folks that may have just finished a work shift and was grabbing food before going home. No I didn't get the pizza. I believe because Loyola University sits in the neighborhood, the restaurant is catering to the college kids by offering pizza. I decided to order some food for myself and husband - jerk wings, brown-stew chicken and jerk catfish - both with candied yams, rice and peas, and plantains; plus one slice of rum cake. After 25 minutes I checked on my order and was told there were no more candied yams, and I can replace it with cabbage and select 2 can sodas. When I got home, one of my orders actually did have candied yams, but somehow both included cabbage and macaroni and cheese. OK?! Well I guess I'll get to sample all of their sides! Let's start with the Jerk Chicken Wings. The presentation could have been worked on, however, the flavor was actually good and different from other places I've been. It had sort of a sweet and spicy flavor, but not overwhelmingly spicy. If I was to go here again, I wouldn't get the jerk catfish because they give you catfish fillet and not catfish steaks - which is what I prefer. Plus for the price - $25, I believe there should be more fish in this container. Can you see the catfish in my attached photos? No?! That's because it's in the top right corner underneath the jerk gravy (great flavor by the way). In fact, all the food had great flavors; especially for carryout. The candied yams were my favorite. Second would be the rice and peas. My hubby tried his food the next day and said the rice tasted mushy but had a good flavor. We believe that it was mushy because it had been over 24 hours and various refrigeration at home and his job. The chicken pieces were all dark meat (legs and thighs). On the online menu, it's called Jamaican Black Cake, but in the restaurant, it's called Rum Cake. Well you taste the rum on first bite, after that it tastes like raisins. I don't have to get that again. I've definitely have had better rum cake, and didn't have to pay $8 for a small sliver. I'm giving this restaurant 3 stars because of the enormous wait time, my order mix up and the not so tasty and expensive Black Cake / Rum Cake.

    Spice Restaurant - caribbean - Updated May 2026

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