It's been 2 years since I stopped by here. Not much has changed. Needs some floor scrubbing. Food was tasty, not spicy which I can't have anymore. Server was decent. Wait time was pretty fast. Definitely will be back sooner. read more

St. Bess Jerk - Mixed chicken dinner w/mac & cheese and cabbage and plantains. - Caribbean Near Me - Burbank, Illinois

I have been going to place for a year now and it's HORRIBLE! I've order everything from oxtails to the chicken dinners to the pasta. Everything is bland has no flavor. For the amount food cost to give me something that's is inedible. I literally order the chicken pasta and it tastes like mustard but looks like dog food. The smell even off. Not going to eat it just a waste of $18. read more

St. Bess Jerk - Jerk chicken pasta - Caribbean Near Me - Burbank, Illinois

The workers we're nice and very welcoming. The food was decent. I would say it's a solid 6/7. The overall experience was good. Ill be back.

Hubby decided to try a jerk food place for take out. We had the jerk chicken dinner on 10/10/25. I loved how neatly presented the food was in the portioned container. Food was delicious and plentiful. Dinner came with rice and beans, yams and macaroni and cheese. We devoured it and we look forward to getting something from them again. Extensive menu and they deliver through GrubHub, UberEats and DoorDash. I want to try the oxtail dinner next. Thanks Saint Bess Jerk Hub, we'll eat from you soon again. read more

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The food made my soul happy! From the moment I walked in, I knew it wasn't just dinner--it was an experience. The walls were a canvas of vibrant art, and I was instantly pulled into a vibe. To top it off, Chris was singing with such a beautiful voice that I had to pause mid-step--he literally stopped, blushed, and the whole place felt like the scene. Service? Quick and smooth. My plate hit the table in under 10 minutes, piping hot, looking like it came straight off a food magazine spread. Three jerk chicken tacos with a side of jerk sauce sat in front of me like they were waiting to change my life. The chicken? Juicy. Flavorful. Tender. For white meat, I almost didn't believe it. The wild part? I didn't need the sauce. But when I dipped into that jerk sauce? Whew--flavor took flight to a whole new level. Vibes on 100. Food on 1000. Definitely a spot I highly recommend you try. read more

St. Bess Jerk - Delicious jerk chicken tacos (fries not included) - Caribbean Near Me - Burbank, Illinois

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Stopped by St. Bess Jerk and decided to try something different and new. I ordered the chicken alfredo, and wow, I was not ready for how good it was. This wasn't your typical bland or overly heavy alfredo. It was full of bold flavor, with spices that hit in the best way possible. The chicken was incredibly juicy and seasoned all the way through. You could really taste the jerk influence in every bite. It had a perfect mix of heat, savory spices, and a little smokiness that made it super addictive. I kept finding something new with each forkful, which made it exciting to eat. The pasta itself was coated in a rich, creamy sauce that didn't feel too heavy. What really stood out was this hint of citrus like a touch of lemon or lime, that gave it a fresh, bright twist. It balanced everything out and made the dish feel lighter while still being super satisfying. I've honestly never had alfredo like this before. The portion size was solid, definitely enough to feel full or take some home. Service was friendly, and the food came out quickly. I'm already planning to come back and try the jerk chicken next, but that alfredo is definitely on my go-to list. read more

St. Bess Jerk - Jerk Chicken Alfredo - Caribbean Near Me - Burbank, Illinois

Food is fabulous People working counter are very friendly and my food was take out but done fast read more

My recent food truck order from the Medical District was good at most. While the portions were generous, the jerk chicken meal (with cabbage, mac and cheese, and dirty rice) and catfish meal lacked the vibrant flavor I've come to expect. Both the chicken and fish had surprisingly similar flavor profiles and i really couldnt taste the difference in seaslnings, which was a letdown. The mac and cheese and cabbage were just okay. On the positive side, the service at the truck was exceptional; the young lady working there was a fantastic salesperson. However, the $40 price tag for two meals and two iced teas felt steep for the overall quality. I won't be ordering from the food truck again, but I might consider visiting their restaurant in the future. I cant speak of the ambiance as it was a food truck, but it was nice and advertised well. I would say try them for yourself, but for me, no more food truck. read more

was great. This was my first time here I ordered the jerk pasta and the three piece catfish with rice and two and yams. The mac & cheese was so disappointing. It was like the cheese was spoiled. The fish was really good but not jerk Spicy my opinion it was not spicy at all. The jerk pasta was overcooked, and the flavor was not good. Will not return. read more

Great flavored food!l As long as you are patient! It's bit of a wait but worth it! Nice staff!!

I was skeptical about trying it based on one of the reviews. HOWEVER, this food was DELICIOUS! My meal was super fresh, piping hot, and a very generous portion! Good customer service from Eli, very decent prices, and I have no complaints! I will definitely be back! read more

I feel I got cheap for the lunch special 3 cut pieces of chicken and it supposed to be to be a 1/4 white. I will not be going back. Not worth $14 read more

St. Bess Jerk - Caribbean Near Me - Burbank, Illinois

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I had been wanting curry goat from St Bess for months. I had tried from there a year ago and it was on point. So today I ordered the curry goat and drove 21 miles to get it. Once I got it , I didn't wait to get back home to eat it. I tried while driving, but it was inedible. So much salt I could eat it. I even tried picking through it. No way possible. Four bites I threw it out. Such a disappointment. Must be a new cook. I won't do that again. Wasted my money and time. read more

This place is not the move. Grossly overpriced for microwaveable sides and small dry chicken. Placed an order for take out, was quoted 15-20 minutes. Arrived to pick up food only to wait another 10-15 minutes. After receiving my food and driving home I realized my order was not complete. Called St.Bess and was told to go back to pick up said food that was not packed up with the rest of my order. I told them I could not and if I could simply just receive a partial refund for the food that was not packed which the cashier agreed to. It has now been three weeks now and said refund has not been made. read more

This Jerk Chicken is smoked to perfection. The sauce was perfect. Food took 10 min nice portions . I can't wait to get some more . Right at 79th Cicero area . read more

St. Bess Jerk - Chicken and bread - Caribbean Near Me - Burbank, Illinois

Incredible Jamaican food! I live outside of the state and come here every time I am in town. The oxtail is my favorite

Wings were tender with the perfect amount of spice and charred. The yams are a must, rice was slightly undercooked and the macaroni was satisfying. Extra jerk sauce was included without asking. I'll definitely be back. Order ahead, I used grubhub and it was ready in 10-15m. Give them a try, this is a great option in the area! read more

St. Bess Jerk - Jerk wing dinner - Caribbean Near Me - Burbank, Illinois

My first time coming further west on the 9 for Jerk Chicken and I'm definitely coming back. I had The jerk chicken dinner with side of Mac and sweet potatoes. When I tell you that I scraped every morsel of food off the black tray... I was well pleased with everything. They're in my top 3 for jerk on the south west side of Chicago. read more

St. Bess Jerk - Jerk Chicken Dinner, sweet potatoes and Mac - Caribbean Near Me - Burbank, Illinois

The people are always polite and nice when you go in for pick up, even when I order online each and every time my food has been absolutely delicious. Please try this location in Burbank. So worth the price. read more

St. Bess Jerk - Yes I'm sorry I ate it all. Lol I can show y'all a snippet. lol - Caribbean Near Me - Burbank, Illinois

Food was really great! Ordering over the phone was easy, location is easy to find in a strip mall. We ordered jerk chicken and oxtail dinners. Our wait time was quoted to be 20minutes, we arrived closer to 40 minutes later and still had to wait another 20minutes so expect that your wait time may be extended, my only complaint. Everything was seasoned and cooked well with large portions & extra sauce. Was pleasantly surprised to find that all the dinner meals came with rice too. read more

We were in the area and craving jerk food, so we came here. The girl working the counter was very friendly. The restaurant was clean. They do share a parking lot with other businesses. I ordered that jerk chicken dark dinner. It came with red beans and rice and I chose macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes. My dinner was $12. I thought it was definitely worth the price and the food was pretty good. My only complaint was there was a lot of small bones in the chicken and kind of hard to eat at times. Portions were big on the side dishes. My fiancé enjoyed his curry chicken dinner. His was $15 and he chose cabbage and plantains. read more

St. Bess Jerk - Dark Jerk Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Burbank, Illinois

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If you don't know you should. The food is soon good. The prices are good and the service is above the call of duty. Try it they won't disappoint. read more

Afraid I have to lower rating. First time was awesome, chicken very moist and generous portion. Second time, less so on both. Third time it was all very dry, wings were tiny, and they didn't even throw in any bread. $22 for just chicken and 6 dry wings is not a deal. Sad; had high hopes. Also, the beautiful young lady at the counter wasn't wearing a mask, said she'd just taken it off, and I could see the cook had one on but it was WAY under his nose. Not ok. read more

St. Bess Jerk - Proper mask wearing. - Caribbean Near Me - Burbank, Illinois

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Ok, the first time We came here the Business!!!!!!!!! This go round, HIGHLY PISSED OFF!!!! Chicken Burnt!!!!!! Side's Mid, and the downside is today was a terrible day to travel from the south suburbs all the way to the city to get good quality food! We spent our hard earned money and gas to get this!!!! it was poor quality just like the weather today, and that's what they came up with. read more

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While chicken is generally considered the best meat for jerking due to its leanness and ability to absorb marinade well, you can also use other cuts like pork shoulder or lean beef like top round and bottom round depending on your preference; the author (me) particularly enjoyed for the first time, "Six Caribbean Jerk Chicken Tacos" from "SAINT BESS JERK" in Burbank, IL, tasting on the corner at the 79th St. Bus Stop,-- praising their sweet, smoky, fiery, and fruity flavor profile, highlighting the depth and complexity of jerk seasoning can achieve. Highly Recommend-- 5 Stars: Check out the "Saint Bless Jerk" menu at 4838 West 79th Street in Burbank, Illinois. It's just west of Cicero Avenue on the northwest side of the block on 79th Street. Order Pickup or Delivery! I'll definitely be back for more items on their menu! THANK YOU!... read more

It used to be very good, i been going for years, they have switched a few things, the mac and cheese taste powered , its not real cheese and the rice is half cooked, i couldn't believe it ! The chicken has become so small, they get a good amount of business so i dont understand the lack of quality that has become them , people pay good money and only want what they pay for . read more

While the guy was really unprofessional, the food was pretty good. They need some work to be done! read more

St. Bess Jerk - My order that was taken at 5:38, got it at 6:40. He was working alone and was upset because of complaining! - Caribbean Near Me - Burbank, Illinois

Never had Jamaican food before.. let me tell u about this jerk chicken..I will be coming back not spicy but just right read more

St. Bess Jerk - Whole Mix Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Burbank, Illinois

I went on my lunch break. I ordered the lunch special of jerk oxtails. The food has no taste. It is not seasoned at all. I wasted my $16.00. This is the second time I have tried this restaurant . The first was several years ago and I received dried chicken wings with no flavor. The service was ok. It looks like a Jamaican place with music playing . Its ok. I will never return! read more

Picked up some Jerk chicken pasta and a dinner for lunch & it was fire! Staff is friendly & the food was ready quick. Need to come back and try more! read more

This for the new St Bess that opened on the North Side, at NW Highway and Narragansett. I went here on a recommendation from a co-worker and ordered the 8pc wing dinner with plantains and sweet potatoes. I got the oxtail lunch for my wife; damage was 28 bucks. Two things: 1) the soda I ordered was watered... the post mix wasn't changed. 2) the chicken wings were NOT done! They were still bloody on the inside! Six minutes in the microwave fixed that, tho. But, with those two peeves set aside, I got down to the eating. The jerk sauce was absolutely on point and the seasoning was fire! The dinner comes with beans and rice, and I had two side choices. Both sides were yummy! I got a GOOD portion for the 16 I paid, so no complaints there. My wife enjoyed her oxtails and even pilfered some of my jerk sauce for them! All in all, not bad. But be cautious when getting the chicken; be sure to check to see if it's done beforehand! read more

St. Bess Jerk - 8pcs jerk wings dinner with rice, plantains, and sweet potatoes - Caribbean Near Me - Burbank, Illinois

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The salmon was so good! Soft and flakes right off a fork! I liked all the sides except the string beans because they tasted like canned beans with no flavor. The rice under the salmon is a little too wet for me but still tasty! Not too spicy but a good amount of kick. read more

St. Bess Jerk - Wing Dinner with Sweet corn and Mashed Potatoes - Caribbean Near Me - Burbank, Illinois

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I'm surprised this place is local, has so many great reviews and I haven't been to it yet! I wanted to try something new and support a local business. This place is outstanding! It's got a great menu and it's got great prices. Everything about this place is great. Their sides I tried were outstanding. The jerk chicken is literally off the bone! They even got specialty drinks. All of this amazing service for under $20 and done is reasonable time! Definitely reccomend! read more

St. Bess Jerk - Caribbean Near Me - Burbank, Illinois

Honestly, the food is delicious, clean and flavourful!!! We ate at the Northwest Hwy in Chicago. The staff were friendly and welcoming. We ordered the white chicken dinner plate with a side of rice, Mac and cheese, and mashed potatoes. Then we ordered the chicken mix (dark meat), it came with rice and two sides, we picked sweet potatoes (highly recommend!!) and the Mac and Cheese. We also ordered Chicken Tacos, they were two bite size, but flavourful. I am so happy we ate here! Love everything. read more

St. Bess Jerk - To go menu - Caribbean Near Me - Burbank, Illinois

The food was delicious, it was prepared quickly, and portion sizes were adequate to feed even the hungry teenage boys. The place was clean and the employees were friendly. The jerk dinner includes red beans and rice plus 2 choices of sides. At $12 it was a great deal in this economy. read more

I was placing an order on a Sunday evening in late November. The guy who answered the order had an extremely bad attitude and hung up on me. There is a jerk chicken place about one mile east that has much better food and coworkers with customer service skills. Skip this place . Don't loose your dignity. read more

Chicken was extra juicy... food impressing. Always hot and fresh cabbage my favorite also very quick with orders. read more

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Much better than I expected. I'll definitely go back. However, I will probably order more than the 1/4 meal bc there wasn't enough meat and the wing I got was a bit dried out. Delicious but maybe order more than you need so if you get a dry piece here or there it won't matter. Truly delicious. I told my son about it and he went. He also thought the place was a win. read more

Super tasty jerk chicken, huge portions, reasonably priced, with a really sweet and charming woman working the register. I'll be back! read more

St. Bess Jerk - Jerk chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Burbank, Illinois

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Jerk goat is the best. For some reason the chicken is usually dry and the jerk sauce a little heavy. The service is good and never had a problem with the food. The ambience could use a facelift. read more