everything was absolutely fantastic. we started with the Jerk Burnt Ends, we could've just stopped there. The portion size was huge and the jerk sauce had just the right amount of heat. We split the 3 meat plate with Jerk Ribs, Jerk Chicken, Sweet Ting, and they threw in some Curry Chicken because they were sold out when we went the day before. For sides, we had greens, Mac and cheese, and cornbread dressing. All the meat was juicy and perfectly tender, the greens were incredible. I didn't love the Mac and cheese but that's only because I wasn't a fan of the type of cheese used. When we went the night before at 6:45 they were sold out. It's just the owner there so he sells out frequently. I had absolutely no qualms waiting a bit since we got there right when they opened the next day. The owner was so great and everything was fantastic. read more

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This food was so good it had me grunting and making questionable noises. Almost brought me to tears. The ribs were some of the best I've ever had. Cooked down so well yet so insanely juicy. I wanted to give the owners a hug. read more

The service here is AMAZING; the people are sooooo sweet. Food is delicious and reasonably priced. Don't overthink it; go to The Jerk Joint!!! read more

The Jerk Joint is undoubtedly my favorite restaurant in Appleton. It's challenging to choose a favorite dish since everything is simply delicious! The owners and employees maintain a consistently positive attitude. The homemade cakes and desserts are a must-try! They are also quick to ready my takeout orders, which is perfect for my lunch break. read more

The Jerk Joint - Spicy Curry Chicken, Rice and Peas, Cabbage, and Rum Cake - Soul Food Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Delicious authentic food! No matter what you order you won't be disappointed! I've never seen my son eat a burger so fast!

Some of the best comfort food I have ever had. We are from out of town and saw the good reviews and were not disappointed. read more

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With all of the chain restaurants in the area, we need more places like this. Came to Appleton for work and wanted a home cooked style meal. So glad I found The Jerk Joint! The food is delicious and the service is friendly. I loved the island music as well! read more

At some point I bookmarked The Jerk Joint as a place to try because I love jerk chicken, but forgot about it until it appeared as a suggested place on social media. Coincidentally, I happened to be in Appleton a few days later so I made sure to stop by. I ordered à la carte jerk chicken and jerk ribs to go. For $9 each I feel like you get a good amount of food when you order the meats à la carte. Both the chicken and ribs had a distinct smokey flavor like they were cooked in a smoker, which is good. Unfortunately, and I could be very well wrong about this first part, neither meat looked or tasted like it was seasoned with a rub before it was smoked and the jerk sauce wasn't very thick, so a lot of the flavor was just the smokiness from the smoker. I didn't think the sauce had much heat to it, which was disappointing cause to me that's part of the point of eating Jamaican food. I don't know if I would go back. Having grown up in the Fox Valley there are certain places that I love stopping at when I'm up there, and if I'm on the fence about a place like I am with The Jerk Joint, it didn't wow me enough for a second chance. read more

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Food was amazing the jerk pico nachos was amazing the oxtail and rice and peas delicious the curry chicken was great the Caribbean rum coconut cake was delicious I couldn't stop eating it read more

Ordered delivery from here and WOW was it delicious! The portions were huge, the sides were amazing, and I could eat the BBQ every day. I got a variety of items, including the sausage, pulled pork, cornbread waffle, fried okra, seasoned fries, and more that I can't remember. I was so happy with everything I ordered. Ate until I was bursting, and still had enough for two more meals! Will definitely order from them again! read more

Amazing food! I had "The Worlds Largest Jerk Chicken Sandwich" and it was at least a foot long, with a ton of jerk chicken. I polished the whole thing off it was so good! My wife had a jerk chicken rice and beans bowl, and our daughter had the curry shrimp. As an appetizer we had the "doobie" roll, and it was a large jerk chicken egg roll about the size of a medium burrito! I tried everything, and it was all amazing with great flavor and serving sizes. We were so happy that we found this while in town for a soccer tourney, and will definitely be back next time in Appleton. Happy to support a local owned mom and pop restaurant! read more

I have never written a review on yelp before but this place deserves it. The man who was helping us brought out samples for us to try before ordering. This is hands down the best food I've ever had and the nicest staff! read more

The Jerk Joint - Pick 2 Meats W/ 3 Sides - Soul Food Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

I was in town for a few days. I had a taste for something Caribbean and came across this restaurant. It had decent reviews so I decided to give it a whirl. Service: I called ahead, the person that answered the phone was very pleasant and even more nice in person. 10/10 Food: I ordered the curry chicken bowl with rice and peas and cabbage. I also got a rum cake for dessert! Always need a little sweet to balance out the heat. The bowl was just okay. I felt it had more heat then actual flavor. The rice was slightly softer than what I was used too. 6/10 . However the rum cake was moist and packed with flavor ! 8/10. I wish I got an extra slice. Ambiance: Very clean inside , decor was modest and traditional of a Caribbean restaurant. 7/10 read more

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Solid little spot tucked in a small strip mall. Quite the variety of dishes on the menu and they pump out items over the lunch hour! After struggling to decide, I settled on the Spicy Curry Chicken Bowl and a side of fries. The bowl was very solid. Not the best curry dish, but still comfortably in the good category. The fries were perfectly average, the seasoning was good but they needed a bit more crisp to really be anything more. All in all, I'd recommend for a spicy fix and think there are probably some hidden gems elsewhere on the menu! read more

The Jerk Joint - Spicy Curry Chicken Bowl - Soul Food Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

I've been here 3 times now while in town for work, every time I leave I think that it's some of the best food I've had. Like if I had to pick a last meal this should be in the conversation. If your reading reviews right now to figure out what to have for dinner. Just come here and enjoy. Friendly service and great food. I only have a picture of a Doobie cause I ate my burger too fast. read more

The Jerk Joint - Doobie! - Soul Food Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Yummy. Good food and large portions. I would go there again when I'm in town. More chicken! read more

Going to start my review by griping about Yelp. I really want to give 4.5 stars but have to error on the upside with a 5 star. That said, we have ordered several times from the Jerk Joint. The service has been good, but a little slow. On the other hand, the food has been great! The Jerk Joint does a great job with their social media. Follow them to see what kind of tasty food is being prepared in their kitchen. We have tried a little bit of everything and found it to taste great and to be filling. You'll be so full, you'll probably skip your next meal. If you are worried about the food being too spicy, unless you are really heat sensitive, the food is warm and flavorful, not too spicy. If you are on the fence about the food, get off the fence and dig in; you won't regret it! read more

The Jerk Joint - A special offered by the Jerk Joint. Two Doobies and a panful of tacos! Great stuff! - Soul Food Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Not from Appleton so it's been a few years since stopping by The Jerk Joint. The food at this sleep little mostly carry out restaurant (3 sit down tables) is nothing short of outstanding. They have the best Caribbean dishes of any place I've found in Wisconsin. I dined in for lunch and the other 2 tables had first time visitors that told the owner at the cash register this is some of the best food they have ever had. I got their melt in your month Jerk Chicken which is a classic Caribbean dish. Prices seem reasonable at $11 for my lunch portion dish which included beans, rice and a very tasty marinated cabbage. If you live in the area you should try it out! read more

I like to believe that places with great ratings are legit - let me tell you that this place IS. Tucked away in the Wisconsin winter wonderland, this place is authentic in every way. They create their custom jerk seasoning and even jar it for sale. Went here for lunch with my brother after seeing a facebook post which read "The Caribbean La Jefa!! Hand sliced Jerk Pork Shoulder With A Chipotle Pulled Pork, Topped With a Red Stripe Beer Brat Covered With Our Home made Jerk Aioli". How do you merge a Wisconsin beer brat with Jamaican jerk, I don't know how they did it but this was amazing. I had the spicy habanero pig sandwich personally and it was the perfect amount of heat. ABSOLUTELY enjoyed our lunch and can verify those great ratings are in fact legit. This is a must try location. P.S. I forgot to take pics initially, pardon the bites out of the sandwich. read more

The Jerk Joint - Fries with Jamaican inspired cheese, seasoning and bacon - Soul Food Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

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The local Jamaican restaurant that we frequent closed a few months ago. We haven't been able to find another joint to replace it. Thank goodness to Yelp for always coming through for us. My palate does not tolerate spicy foods much but I'm surprised I'm able to handle the heat from here. Especially the doobies. It's packed with shredded meats, cabbage, and other vegetables. It was definitely the spiciest item I ate here. Husband got the Spicy Chicken Curry and I had the Brown Stew Chicken. Both had a little bit of spice. The meats were properly flavored. I would have preferred larger pieces of chicken instead of shredded. The rice and peas plus the cabbage side were wonderful. I would definitely return. The service was fast and friendly. The employees all wore masks. The location of the establishment was easy to find. It's also very clean and had the wonderful aroma of meat stewing. A must try for the area. read more

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Amazing customer service and the food is so good! Would definitely recommend this place to anyone. read more

The Jerk Joint - Spicy chicken curry bowl, Doobie, Caramel rum cake - Soul Food Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Tasty food. Had a chicken jerk bowl. Small dining area. Attentive owners / cooks / waitstaff. They didn't have "doobies" the day we were there... The "doobies" (Jamaican egg rolls) are highly reccommended. read more

Unexpected gem in Appleton. Stopped in around lunchtime on a Saturday. Promptly greeted and invited to sit. Chef came out and talked about the special but we opted for the three meat plate. The food was delicious. Good sized portions and served hot. Lots of great flavors. The place itself was clean and there was good music playing. We had some yummy rum cake for dessert. I would certainly go back if given the chance. Check it out! read more

Jerk chicken bowl is off the hook, you can feel the love and soul in their food. Don't sleep on this place, it's the real deal!

Stopped in today to grab a couple of orders of pulled pork and was introduced to "The Double". This... taco like dish is a vegetarian paradise! From the outrageously delicious fried shell to all the savory kale, chickpeas etc. I really don't explain it very well but it a must try. So good and unlike anything I've ever had before. Staff there is always awesome! Thanks read more

The Jerk Joint - The Double - Soul Food Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

We are SO HAPPY we happened upon this place looking for a place to eat. We were originally going to stop by the Thai place next door but they were closed. The moment we walked through the doors we were greeted with delicious jerk spices. We got the jerk chicken, ribs, and curry shrimp. My son originally ordered the oxtail but it is so popular they ran out of a full portion. What a wonderful surprise when the chef gave him a small bowl of what was left to sample. As someone who is pescatarian, I made a decision to try the meat dishes. My taste buds were on yum overload. Honestly, I would order a full plate of the ribs and arrive early enough for the oxtail. They were AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS!!! And the woman who took our order was so very kind and welcoming (even though we arrived close to their lunch break closing) plus the chef came out to check on us and was such a wonderful person. People, you all need to try this place, it is a culinary gem. Wish we lived closer so that I could regularly enjoy this place. Appleton has some legit food game. Thanks so much for a lovely culinary experience. read more

The Jerk Joint - Curry shrimp!! Huge shrimp. Suck off the sauce, peel, and eat! The way to really enjoy shrimp! - Soul Food Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Tuesday late lunch. Nocrowds but two customers waiting for takeouts and one dining in. The menu wasn't complicated but we needed a bit time to decide what to order. The cooler has soda and beers to choose from. If you want a fancier drink, they have smoothies. Ice cream and cakes are also available. We had a rum pork bowl and mango taco. Both were very flavorful and the meats were tender. Their fries and fritters were crispy. The fritter was mad with ground meat, greasy and yet tasty too. It's a very nice hole in the wall type of place. If you have never tried the Caribbean local food, give this place a try. I will definitely go back on weekends to try their oxtails! read more

The Jerk Joint - 3 mango taco - Soul Food Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Truly delicious dishes, freshly made deserts everyday and all I can say is Yum! Every dish is a flavor explosion in your mouth. Stop in and try one of each. Well worth your time and money. Very affordable home made food. read more

Stopped in for the first time with a buddy. Both of us have been wanting to give this place a try. I had the jerk mac n cheeseburger, and my buddy had the bbq pulled pork sandwich. I enjoyed the flavor of my burger, but it was a very messy burger, requiring a lot of napkins. Unfortunately, this place uses the cheapest napkins I think you can buy, so I had a bit of a pile to throw away. My buddy loved his bbq pulled pork. Overall a good experience and I will definitely be back to try something else. read more

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DELICIOUS we ordered take out and the food was great. We got a wide variety of dishes and spice flavors - menu is sure to please all - wings, tacos, a potato type dish. All very well cooked (although fries are always iffy to take home - these were pretty good so can't imagine how good they'd be fresh out of the fryer! My mom mentioned something about how their "food never touches a microwave" I believe it, very tasty! read more

Excellent food at a reasonable price. Run and staffed by the owners who were invested in our experience!

When I saw The Jerk Joint on Yelp, I knew that I would have to try it. So my brother and I stopped one afternoon we were in town. The menu is pretty simple but everything sounded really good. I decided on the curry chicken and my brother got the pork rib bowl. Oh my gosh! The cabbage is some of the best cooked cabbage I've ever had, and the rice and beans are cooked to the perfect firmness. While my chicken had a couple pieces of cartilage, you could tell that it was from whole chicken pieces and the curry sauce was very flavorful! Later I came back and got the pulled pork bowl and it was absolutely fantastic. I love spicy sauce and it gives a good heat to the meat. read more

The Jerk Joint - Drunken pig bowl - Soul Food Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

I really wanted chicken and waffles and we happened to be at a music festival on this street. It was fate that I order this dish I swear it. Price wise the ice cream and the dish I ordered were really reasonable for the quality of the food. The serve was relatively good with multiple different people helping us out. I love the red ceiling in here and the music they were playing. After a short wait the food came and the chicken was perfection. I also liked the waffle but was slightly sad there was no sauce or syrup or anything. It made the dish dry and I left half of the waffle uneaten. If it had butter, syrup or really anything on it I would have wolfed it down. The red beans and rice on my husbands dish were perfection. I would come back this place was really cool. read more

The Jerk Joint - Chicken and waffles. - Soul Food Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Every few months I will drive from Green Bay to pick up food from here. I got burned once by being closed during typical business hours. I have learned to check their Facebook page first. 2 of the last 3 times I have ordered their Doubie appetizer they have been out. Last night I ordered two Chicken Sandwiches that were listed as a daily special on Facebook and I was going to be charged full price until I mentioned it. With that said, the Jerk joint is still my favorite restaurant and the food is the as good as it gets. Best in Wisconsin! read more

Everything my brother's family and I had was great! Sweet Chicken Ting had a lovely slow spice!

While in Appleton I was looking for something different to eat on a bone chilling day. I drove by The Jerk Joint and decided to give it a shot. I had the Spicy Curry Chicken Bowl. It was fantastic! Just the right amount of spice, bold curry and Jamaican Jerk flavors served over red beans and rice with a side of stewed cabbage. It was delicious! They had great Jamaican music playing and the restaurant was clean. I definitely recommend this little joint if you're looking for something flavorful and hearty. I look forward to trying some of their other dishes on future visits. read more

I wish I hadn't waited so long to try this place!! I came in for takeout tonight. The menu clearly marks the best sellers and is very descriptive. I got the spicy curry chicken and it is absolutely amazing! The portion size is huge and the spice level is perfect (heat but makes you want more)! Food was ready very fast. I'll definitely be back every time I'm in town for work! read more

Amazing food and service. Both of the owners were awesome people to talk with. Would recommend anyone to go to the restaurant and experience everything. read more

Had supper here on 3/8 around 6:00. Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere. It's a small quaint restaurant. Service was timely and very friendly. Small and simple menu, fairly priced, very flavorful and filling portions. I got the 2 meat sampler with the Rum Chicken Ribs. When it was brought to my table, I was pleasantly surprised that it had a homemade flavorful slaw salad and red beans and rice. Everything had a lot of soul, flavor, tenderness to it. Highly highly recommend giving this restaurant a try! I will be back. read more

I don't know if these people make this good food everyday but the chicken curry with extra spice I had today just hit the spot and was magical. Now want to try their shrimp curry next time I'm in the area. read more