I really enjoy coming here. The service is warm and friendly. The food is fresh. It is spicy too! I'm enjoying the fact that they now do specials on Wednesdays. Doubles will always be my favorite though! read more

Calypso Mama Caribbean Cafe - Doubles - Caribbean Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Food was cooked upon order, fresh hot. I ordered stewed chicken which was sweet. The roti tasted like pie crust.

Listen, when you date a man from the Caribbean, you become spoiled with excellent, freshly cooked, and well-seasoned food. I was in the mood for some island flavors the other night and stumbled across Calypso Mama Caribbean Cafe on Yelp. I am so thankful that I did because the restaurant is legitimate! From the moment I walked into the doors of this quaint restaurant, I felt the warmth and island vibes of the Caribbean. The spices and aromas from the kitchen led me straight to the counter to order a scrumptious meal of curry chicken, rice and peas, and cabbage. Everything was well seasoned and tasted so, so good. This delightful, locally owned restaurant is owned and operated by four generations of a family originally from Guyana. It has been in business for over thirteen years and is undergoing expansion and transition. Soon, Calypso Mama Caribbean Cafe will change its name to "Nana & Papa Caribbean Cuisine & Spiritual Cafe." In addition to food, the cafe offers an eclectic mix of merchandise for purchase in the Spiritual Cafe section of the restaurant. There is plenty of accessible seating for dine-in options, or you can order ahead or take out. While parking is limited due to the size and location of the lot, there is accessible parking directly in front of the building and more parking around the side of the business. The food portions are large, the prices are reasonable, and the service is exceptional! The menu may change, but as of February 2025, they have an excellent selection of options for anyone wanting authentic Caribbean food. When you go by, make sure to tell them that Kindra Speech sent ya! read more

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The food is good. Love the roti wish they would add channa and be open more often. Had the opportunity to try their poulori and mango chutney sauce Chefs kiss!! Wish they made that often than random. I have many wishes for Calypso Mama read more

Finally! Hours & days said to be open, they were closed. Caught it open one day as I was passing by, so I tried to call ahead, they played as if they couldn't hear. Granted it was an hour before closing, they could have just stated that. This time, I literally doubled back to finally check it off the list. Order the jerk chicken, curry potatoes, & beans/rice. You could taste the chicken was grilled, but more or less, the jerk is used as a sauce/covering. The chicken was either overcooked or old. I'm leaning towards old. read more

Calypso Mama Caribbean Cafe - Overcooked/old, jerk was used as a covering! - Caribbean Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Amazing food! Great people and great service! This is a family oriented restaurant which is only open on certain days but if you catch the open sign on in the window definitely stop in and try their amazing curry dishes and ox tail and jerk chicken! So delicious! read more

I'm not a Caribbean connoisseur, but I do know what good food tastes like, and this place has excellent food that just flat out makes you feel good on the inside. Eating in might not be for everyone, but regardless of whether you plan to eat there or elsewhere your food is served up in a to go container. The reason I say this is the music is loud and high energy, and the TV (at least when I was there) isn't tuned into anything that one could casually watch. I personally enjoyed the music and the general vibe of the spot, but I could see why others wouldn't. One thing that IS for everybody here, is the food. I had shrimp curry, and told them to do it their version of spicy. I will admit, it was almost too much for me, but it was more spicy flavorful than just spicy hot. I ordered a plain roti to eat it with, and while that turned out to be an expensive addition to my meal, it was some of the best bread I have had in a long time. I was making small wraps of that with some of my curry over and over. One day I will come for lunch and enjoy one of their rolled rotis, which are basically just a Caribbean burrito. read more

Calypso Mama Caribbean Cafe - A bit of a strange location physically, but I firmly suggest you go in and try the food. - Caribbean Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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I waited 40 minutes for while four people received their order before me. The Jerk chicken was overcooked or was from the day before, and the rice and beans was bland, as well as the cabbage. read more

Worst jerk chicken ever. Super mid. They are skimp with it and it's overpriced. This is solely for the jerk chicken. Never again.

Go Early Food was good service was nice. I will come back to try other dishes....oh be prepared to wait at least 20 minutes + orders are made to order you can't rush perfection read more

Calypso Mama Caribbean Cafe - Shrimp curry,Mac Cheez,Cabbages,roti - Caribbean Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Absolutely delicious. The oxtail tray is my favorite thing to get here. It looks like a hole in the wall restaurant, but I hope my picture can show you better than I can tell you about the quality. You will suck them oxtail bones dry, TRUST! read more

Calypso Mama Caribbean Cafe - Oxtail Stew Stew Cabbage Stir Fri Peas & Rice - Caribbean Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

This new place (opened a month ago or so) is tiny, located in the general area where TV Grill was located back in the day. As the name implies, they serve Caribbean cuisine including Jerk Ribs, Jerk Chicken, Curry Chicken, Indies Stew (chicken), Oxtail Stew, and Roti Wraps - they make the roti in house! On the weekends they offer Peppa Shrimp, Curry Goat, and Fish Curry. Sides include Plantains, Cabbage, Rice, Rice & Peas, Curry Potatoes, and even a version of Mac & Cheese. I caught'em between lunch and dinner Friday, so they were temporarily out of Curry Goat (they use thick cuts of goat with the bone in) and Peppa Shrimp. I took an order of what they did have - Curry Chicken, lunch size ($7.25 with Cabbage and Rice & Peas), Indies Stew, dinner portion ($9 with Cabbage and Rice), and Oxtail Stew, dinner portion also ($10.50 with Cabbage , Rice & Peas, & Plantains). Unfortunately they were also out of the Roti. There was not an item that was not, at the very least, good, and some were exceptional. The Oxtail Stew was in that exceptional class - loaded with flavor, fork tender, and smothered in a thick, tasty gravy - pushed around with the rice, and you have a great taste treat. Both the Indies Stew and the Curry Chicken were very good, though the Curry Chicken seemed to have a bit more flavor, a touch more zip! The Rice & Peas were excellent, and the amount of peas was impressive - other restaurants in the area seem to skimp on the peas - often it should be called Rice & A Pea or Two. The Cabbage is the Caribbean version, cooked al dente with some nice heat mixed in. The Plantains are steamed here, giving them a "softer" texture than most - this is a good version, but as with most things, I prefer them pan fried, with a little outside crust.They have a house hot sauce, that is a real hot sauce - the amount they provide is small, but it is more than enough. All in all, a very nice meal - one that we'll repeat and add to. The folks here (husband and wife team) are friendly and efficient, really nice folks. Small place, take out is the best option - lots of folks don't find their way to this side of town, but maybe they should. read more

Calypso Mama Caribbean Cafe - Full Plate - Curry Chicken, Indies Chicken Stew, Oxtail Stew, Cabbage, Rice & Peas, and Plantains! Good, Mon! - Caribbean Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

It was good. I got the curry chicken with curry potatoes. Nothing remarkable and I've definitely had better. The employees were very sweet and welcoming. I say give it a try! We all have different tastebuds and people have great things to say about this spot. The food just wasn't wowing me. read more

Love jr n his family good people been enjoying the food fr years yes there time is off but when u get pass that it's heaven on earth....

Ate a sampling of their menu options during an Ethnosh Noshup - loved the curry chicken and pepper shrimp (cooked mild). Next time, I would get the pepper shrimp spicier and the curry chicken again. I also want to try other Roti (with meat). The Roti with curried potato was just okay. Heads-up: there are bones in the meat. Delicious food overall. Calypso Mama has been in GSO for 3 years! Go eat here. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Online it said It was open. We got there and it was closed. This was on Friday at lunch time. The place looked like a dump and did not look like a restaurant from the outside. read more

Infinite!! Absolutely phenomenal! Professional, High VibraTions, and Most of all: blessed beautiful genuine Spirit!! My goodness- an experience within an experience-when you just want to keep smithing so good to urself but The Universe won't allow you: so I'm sharing ...Look NO further when I'm need of sum delicious furfilling food or just a smile n burst of positive vibes .. it's already Done:) much Love! humbly appreciative-Ke-sha read more

I'm from New York and since I've moved to Greensboro I've always looked for that great Carribbean food I use to get back in New York and never could find it, until I came to this hidden gem. Calypso Mama took me back to that great Caribbean cuisine I remember getting back in New York City. The food is great, the service is awesome and the prices are perfect from the Shrimp Roti, Curry chicken, Jerk chicken, Oxtails, peas and rice, curry potatoes and macaroni pie and much more. THE BEST IN GREENSBORO!!!!!!! read more

Outstanding ....even though the family is Guayanese ...the food is what you would get at a local Trinidadians home - fresh cooked shrimp curry or pepper. Stewed chicken, curry chicken, roti, double, pasty's ...all traditional and outstanding. And their high energy Joshua at the front ..keeps it going - I just hope they stick around and remain consistent and proud of what they do ...GSO is plagued with great mom and pops that start outstanding and then die out read more

I wish I could rate this place 10 stars but 5 will have to do. I don't usually write such a long review but this restaurant deserves it. I'm not sure which was better the food or the service, I'll start with the food. My husband and I rarely try Caribbean food out because it's often Americanized and just not good. This was not the case at Calypso Mama. I had curry chicken, stewed cabbage, and peas and rice. The chicken had an amazing flavor and was fall off the bone tender. The peas and rice were excellent but the stewed cabbage was out of this world and I wished I'd gotten an order to go it was so good. My husband had curry goat, curry potatoes, and roti wrap. It was my husband's first time trying goat and he almost ate the bones. The potatoes were delicious. But the roti...... AMAZING! There is no way you can walk into this place and leave in a bad mood. I have not had service so good in a long time. Everyone was welcoming and inviting that worked here. We felt as if we were at a friends house for dinner. I'm already planning my next trip back and I hope Calypso Mama is around for a very long time. read more

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I was helped by the owner's daughter who was such a sweet young woman. I appreciate her offering extra gravy for the oxtails as it made an already wonderful dish, exceptional. The oxtails (9) were tender and I was able to easily fork the meat off of the bone. The cabbage was sweet and spicy. The ambiance was tastefully humble with modern caribbean decor. A Trinidadian flag was displayed. This is great little spot for a casual dining. They also offer a college student discount! read more

Calypso Mama Caribbean Cafe - Dining area - Caribbean Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

THIS FOOD IS EVERYTHING‼‼‼The Mac& cheese is so good I had to get back out the car and get another order I highly recommend this food I got the curry chicken and cabbage white rice and let me tell you when I say this HANDS DOWN THE BEST I HAD read more

Tried Calypso Mamas got the first time. Spicy, yummy chicken curry was my choice tonight. Hubby tried jerk chicken-full of allspice and also yummy! Can't wait to come. Back and try the Roti! Clean and simple place with Caribbean music keeping the beat! Will definitely return! read more

I am now a vegetarian. But the jerk chicken, is amazing here! Definitely check this place out. A true hidden gem to most of Greensboro in other areas. read more

Since moving from Boston five years ago, I have been craving authentic Trinidadian roti. Well, my search is over. I ordered the curry chicken with potato roti which was freshly made and full of flavor with the right amount of spices. Since Calypso Mama's is not close to my house, I also ordered the oxtails, which I ate the next day. That too was amazing. The cabbage and the rice were good accompaniments. I wish this place was closer, but it is well worth the 30 plus mile drive for me. read more

Calypso Mama Caribbean Cafe - Chicken Curry Roti - Caribbean Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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The food was great! It was definitely worth it. Love the spice. I definitely will return and recommend. The reason for the 4 stars is because a lot of the items on the menu weren't available that we really wanted. Other than that. Awesome place. read more

I fell in love with the food in Port of Spain so I was thrilled to find this place. My wife and I stopped in for dinner. We had the Chicken Roti. It was really authentic and very good. The service was fantastic too. My favorite is Doubles but they only do them by special order. I'll have to plan for that next time I'm in Greensboro. I'll definitely be back. read more

I went to Calypso for the first time today and if I must say so myself, it is by far the best Caribbean food I have had in Greensboro or anywhere around it!!!! They have great customer service as well, I'll definitely be coming back here!! read more

You won't be sorry! We drove in from Fayetteville & wanted Caribbean. We found this place & it had great reviews. The food was fresh & the staff were very friendly. You gotta try the hot-sauce if you can hang. Had my eyes watering. Great food & good times! Oxtails were seasoned perfect & Pineapple mango chicken was off the charts! Will be coming back! read more

Calypso Mama Caribbean Cafe - Caribbean Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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Went today with my wife. I had the oxtail and she had the chicken curry each with the potatoes and roti. It was great, just like I remember them tasting when I lived in Trinidad. I will return. read more

I ordered the chicken curry. The meat was very tender but there was no sauce with the dinner, which something I enjoy with my rice and beans. Too spicy for my taste but asides from that when I acquired about plantains the owner commenced to tell me only Jamaican restaurants sell plantains at their restaurant. I disagreed and shared that I've been to other Caribbean restaurants that sold plantains and suggested he just say no we don't politely next time. In addition, I asked about plantains and the owner shared you need to call in the order 24 hours in advance because they do theirs from scratch while other restaurants sell theirs frozen. Really??? So the customer service is deplorable because most people do not want a geography lesson when ordering nor want to be insulted for asking a valid question. The food is not that good for the owner to be obnoxious and condescending to guests. I'll go elsewhere in the future and if you're looking for parties or plantains don't bother calling or visiting this restaurant. read more

I've came here twice and they were closed and another issue I have with them they never answer the phone it's ridiculous

Had the chicken curry there, and it is exceptional. Tender without being mushy--the meat falls off the bone in juicy chunks--and the sauce is rich and flavorful. My only wish is that they had a cheaper lunch menu, but you get a heaping amount of delicious food with your order, including a perfectly-cooked side of cabbage and some tasty peas and rice (or plain rice if you prefer). The sweet tea is really good too. Go check them out. read more

This place has some great food trust me you won't be disappointed. They even let sample the dishes they have before ordering.

I tried both the oxtails with rice and peas and cabbage along with the curry goat. Everything was delicious and with the perfect kick of spicy. This will definitely be a regular stop for me. read more

Simply flavorful and delicious! I will be back. I had curry chicken and it was superb! My family had oxtails served omg it was falling off the bone. Small quaint place and friendly service. read more

I think this place is closed. I drove all the way to the place and it looked deserted. I tried calling and no answer. There was no clear signage on the door to note whether they were open or not but when I peaked inside it looked deserted. It's also right next to a liquor store so that was a little different to say the least. A guy with a 4 wheeler headed to the liquor store almost hit me as I was trying to park. It's unfortunate because I was looking for some good caribbean food in Greensboro - still can't find it! Arghghh read more

Absolutely love their food! If you want authentic Caribbean food this is the place to try. Restaurant is not the largest so I recommend take out. The stewed chicken is one of my favorite dishes. Enjoy! read more

Best authentic Caribbean food in town. The service is excellent. I've been about 3 times in the last month and the food and service were consistantly good. The only negative is that they are only open Thursday to Sunday. This place is a must try. read more

I've been looking for a place where I could get Caribbean food and let's just say that Calypso Mama is the place to EAT! The oxtails and jerk chicken are amazing. I couldn't get over how flavorful the cabbage was along with the rice and beans. The food is definitely worth the price!! read more