This used to be one of my favorite spots but I've been let down my couple of visits. Last time, I got all the way home only to find my oxtail did not make it into my bag. I'll take the blame for not checking behind the young girl who bagged it up for me. Always check behind teenagers! My other favorite has always been the fried Snapper...I noticed the price increase to $30 but it's so good so I ordered it again. Big mistake! It was over cooked, under seasoned and honestly frightening to look at, the mac and cheese (meh) and I have never been a fan of the plantains. Maybe I'll try again bc when it's good, it's great but I don't appreciate driving out of my way only to be disappointed. read more

Caribbean Cafe - Fried Red Snapper, macaroni and cheese, plantains - Haitian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Consistent! I blogged about this place 6 years ago and today I received the same delicious meal. I love a Consistent menu.

I visited during my work trip, and the food was good! Really wish they had a working number to contact to order over the phone or answer any questions. read more

Generous amount of great tasting food at an unbeatable price. Oxtail was unbelievable, and the plantains were massive in size and taste. So many options too, I look forward to coming back and trying out the seafood read more

I lived in Haiti for years. I came hoping to get some good Haitian food. The food was sooo bad. the rice tasted like it was from yesterday. the rest did NOT taste Haitian. the place was dirty and had a horrible smell of pee inside. the floor was sticky and it felt greasy on the table. read more

This place is good but with disappointing factors. I was expecting an impactful flavor and spice but the food was bland and the flavor is reminiscent of Filipino calderata. Now, that isn't too bad but at the time, I was looking for something I haven't tasted before. The cashier was a also a bit stand offish when I asked which was was better the oxtail or the goat meat. I'm down for hole in the wall restaurants but this location was packed with weird homeless people when I visited. It could just be this one time bc I don't mind the area whenever I visit Annie's Cafe. On the good side, they gave me a large portion with 4 to 5 pieces of ox tail. The plantain was crunchy and soft on the inside which I truly enjoyed. read more

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BOOM! I guarantee that no one would think this type of food would be in Kentucky! Place was clean, inviting, and the food was delicious. The service was great as well!! Claudia provided me with some recommendations and allowed me to taste some of the unique beverages. She directed me towards the ox tail combo and the price range was perfect. This is a must stop. I will definitely be back here! read more

Caribbean Cafe - Oxtail Meal - Haitian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Came in on my Wife's Birthday to try something new. The staff was super helpful in suggesting menu items. I got the Jerk Chicken Wings and my wife got the Beef and Vegatables plate and neither of us were disappointed! The portions are really good and we both had some leftovers to eat later that night. read more

I love this place so much. Whether you've had Haitian food or not, this is a great place to eat it! Caribbean Cafe is conveniently located on Woodlawn Avenue (not far from I-264/ where there is ample street parking. The walls inside are bright, and there's plenty of space to sit. The environment here is laid back yet friendly. The menu isn't huge, but there are quite a few options. My personal favorites are fried beef (not deep fried but pan fried) and legume (which is a like a stew with beef--I am so happy I learned about this Haitian dish). The plantains are fantastic, and most dishes are served with rice. I've made at least two meals out of every meal I've ordered here! I am so thankful to have this spot in the neighborhood, and I highly recommend checking it out. I'm honestly craving it after writing this. read more

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2/23/21 I came here thanks to a friends' recommendation. I ordered the fried red snapper meal and wow! Was I blown away with how delicious it was. I called before I came to make sure I was able to eat inside, and they were allowing indoor seating. Upon, arrival, they had my dish ready to go. It was popping hot and sooooo good! I mean so good! I've had plenty of Caribbean food and this place is authentic 100%. The fish was fried to perfection, and the rice and beans paired so well with it. They gave a large portion so naturally, that's my in between meal for later. They give several sauce options and the red tomato sauce was my favorite. Just so flavorful. This hidden gem is so worth checking out. You won't be disappointed. read more

The food was amazing!! Great service!! We ordered a fried beef, fried pork, and fried chicken plate. They were all delicious and came with rice and beans, fried plantain, salad, a side of pikliz and sauce. Great portion size and very delicious food. We called 30 minutes in advance and they had it ready for us as soon as we arrived. They also have a delicious bakery connected to the restaurant that sells Haitian patties and other Haitian pastries and fresh juices!!! Such a gem!!! read more

Caribbean Cafe - Haitian Patties (they had a lot of flavors!!) so delicious!!! - Haitian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Been going here for a few years now. Excellent food. Very authentic. I recommend the oxtail plate and fried beef !

Best Carribean food in Louisville! And the staff is very nice and sweet all the time.

Delicious! It takes a little while for them to prepare the food, but it's absolutely worth the wait. read more

Caribbean Cafe - Stewed Goat, Rice and Beans, Plantain and Salad - Haitian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

The food was not that great! I went to this place because a friend of mine told me to try it out but found out later it was the wrong address so I actually wasn't supposed to go here and I see why. It really was not good. Food was not seasoned great. Customer service was alright but I wouldn't go back. read more

The meat is terrible. Not sure how this is considered authentic but the macaroni is to die for. That's the only reason they get my business. Jerk wings soggy, fried chicken dry, oxtail mostly bone and unseasoned! read more

Discovered this Haitian spot while in town. It is a true gem. They serve authentic cultural food. As a native of Africa, the food here brought me back to my roots. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Amazing food and staff is incredibly nice. If you live in the neighborhood and want to eat something delicious other than VK or Annie's, I suggest you put this place at the top of your list. Not great for large groups but can easily seat parties of four. read more

I visited Caribbean Cafe recently with a co-worker and we were blown away by the portions we received. We both ordered the same meal and it hit the spot. I was born here in the United States but my family is actually from Haiti, so I know good Caribbean food when I see it. If you like a little spice, be sure to get pikliz / picklese. read more

Caribbean Cafe - Fried Goat, Plantains, (Brown) Rice and Beans, and salad. - Haitian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Jerk wings were soggy cabbage was tasteless rice was undercooked lack of seasoning (asked for no beans they still put beans in it, didn't tell me it's made that way) 40 minutes before closing they had no sides available AFTER WE PAYED FOR IT! And the oxtails were not grilled they were boiled and served like a soup not grilled at all! read more

Walked in after inviting a girlfriend of mine to eat with me. She refused because she had plans and then when I walked in there were some church people chilling. They said you're welcome to join us if you want, and that was really nice. Then Copa del Rey was on, and we watched...talked...they had the jerk chicken and they both finished their plates. I ate my three pork tacos, and it was a dream. Creamy sauces, cheese. The pork was slightly spicy which I really enjoyed. The chick that invited to eat with me suddenly walks in, and she says, "you made it!" Lol I thought we didn't have plans! Haha she said she's getting takeout for her family. I guess this joint is popular with the church crowd. I will return. read more

Caribbean Cafe - Done eating - Haitian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Caribbean Cafe is a small restaurant on the Southside of Louisville, Kentucky. We chose to take our order to go. I had a whole fried Tilapia with beans, rice and a salad. The fish was cooked to perfection. I would have liked more moisture in my beans and rice but overall everything was good. We also tried the oxtails with beans rice and plantain. read more

Caribbean Cafe - Outsode - Haitian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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I always love to eat here. I'm Jamaican and I love the Haitian food they have. They do have patty , jerk chicken, curry etc. I always get the oxtail because it's not cooked the Jamaican way. I would say if you aren't going to sit and eat call your order in. Always take about 20mins. I have never had a problem with getting food or waiting. read more

We had the fried chicken and fried goat. Came with fried Plantains, small side salad and a large side of beans and rice. All were tasty and fried well. They provided a side dish of hot sauce with cabbage and carrots. It was pretty spicy on the goat. Enjoyed it read more

Caribbean Cafe - Fried Goat Fried plantains Red Rice and Beans - Haitian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Gotta give this place two thumbs up! My friend and I were looking for a place to meet up and have lunch. Neither of us had tried this place or Caribbean food. The food was amazing, his new favorite is Ox Tail. You order at the counter, they'll bring it to your table. Wait wasn't long on food. They had a lot of customers getting food to go, so they must be loved by locals. Masks were worn when walking, tables distanced and sanitized. Very clean and comfortable space to hang out for 1.5 hours enjoying Haitian food. Definitely coming back again. read more

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They had some bomb ass Haitian food, even my boyfriend (who isn't open to trying new foods) liked it and wanted more! When I come into town I'll always order from here! read more

Wow the fried pork chunks were good. First time visiting this place but ill be back. read more

Caribbean Cafe - Fried pork chunks to go - Haitian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Just ok. Curry chicken was a huge disappointment. Oxtail was like tomato sauce and didn't say Caribbean at all. I will not eat here again.

Really really really good food! I love the diversity of restaurants in this area, this is Haitian food and I'm not sure if this is the first in Louisville. The inside isn't impressive by any means, green and yellow painting with Bob Marley and 10 or so tables and a fridge. The food though is impressive. The fried pork was absolutely delicious, I've been disappointed lately with dried fried pork so this was a great surprise. The pork was so tender and seasoned very well. I love it when they give me fat pieces of pork as well, so on this dish you get a good balance of lean meats along with some fatty ones. I also tried the ox tail, this was good as well. Very very tender and finger licking good. Some pieces fall off the bone while you have to also use two hands to suck everything off the ox tail! The congri like rice was good, nothing fancy about it. The plantain I thought was bland, not much flavor to them at all, maybe that's the way they should be so I'm not completely sure on that, will do some research and come back! Come support a local hole in the wall restaurant so we can keep Louisville growing with culinary diversity! read more

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The first Haitian restaurant in Louisville! So yummy. We had the fried pork (griot) and the goat in creole sauce and everything was delicious. The rice is amazing! The pikliz (spicy slaw) is a great condiment to everything. Parking is easy. Service is a bit slow but the food is top notch. Order take-out ahead of time if you don't want to wait. Can't wait to come again and try more stuff from the menu. Delicious. read more

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Simply outstanding food and service! My girlfriend and I happened to stop at this restaurant on our way to a distillery. Get the jerk chicken and rice. The steamed cabbage is a must! The food does take a while come out but it's totally worth it. Just get it! read more

Oxtails are my fav from here. The only other thing I've tried is the fried beef which is also good. But the gravy from the oxtails over some beans and rice are so good. I always hit this place up when I'm in Louisville. read more

It was 10:15 at night ( the shop was closed and I didn't know ) but I saw the "open" lights on so I walked in. They still happily made me some food. I've never had Haitian, but I liked it! The rice with beans had a nice seafoody taste to it-- as if I wore eating rice with shrimp but there was no shrimp . The fried chicken was alright, kind of bland but with the dressing they provide it makes it taste 10x better. I'll definitely be coming here again to try out new dishes. read more

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Out of town for work and never been to a Haitian restaurant... I originally ordered through the Yelp app (Grub hub) an once I arrived the owner said she didn't make this particular item anymore. I was fine with that so we will just improvise.. I called and canceled my order and was refunded. I proceeded to order steam cabbage, rice and peas, and plantains! Fresh hot and made fast! I usually buy the prepackaged plantains and never had them fresh. I'm so glad that I don't live near Louisville anymore because I would be on my 600 lbs life... If you're in Louisville, don't past this place up... read more

Caribbean Cafe - Rice and Beans w/ Steamed Cabbage - Haitian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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This place is soooooo good!!! Chicken is so juicy and tender. Staff is friendly and welcoming. The portion sizes are large and prices are very reasonable read more

Caribbean Cafe - Jerk chick wings, cabbage, pattie, Rice and Beans - Haitian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I DONT CARE WHAT I ORDER FROM HERE ITS ALWAYS AMAZING!!!!! I've only been to 3 restaurants in my life were everything is amazing and this is one of my three!!!! Perfection!!! read more

Lè nou reste nan L'ville, nou jwenn manje a nan kafe chak fwa. Se bon, e yo bay ou anpil mange. Kabrit la ce bon bagay.

Just ordered food from GrubHub. I didn't even get everything I ordered... But the food is so damn good. I guess I'll try again later

This place is so good, make sure to to get the fried pork. A regular size is huge! The pork is flavorful and the rice is just right with the tomato sauce. On Sundays you can get the black rice, which is my favorite of all the types of rice they have. That said I've tried many Haitian places, this is one of best affordable restaurants. Perfect for carry out! read more

Local mom-and-pop places have a soft place in my heart, and even more-so when it's in the Woodlawn corridor, since I live in the Beechmont neighborhood. I fell in love with Caribbean flavor when I didn't live in Kentucky and lived in a larger city that had these flavors available everywhere. Since moving to Louisville, I've been pining for a decent jerk and even a beef patty without having to buy a direct flight to an island. This Haitian restaurant hits the spot!! After reading reviews, I was resolute in trying either the oxtails, the jerk chicken, or the fried goat for lunch. The fried goat was sold out, so my husband opted for the fried red snapper. The owner was very patient with us and helped us by letting us know her favorites (which she said was the fried pork and fried goat). I reasoned that I could always try the jerk chicken at any time, so I went with the oxtail. We were told that since the snapper is fried fresh, it would be about a 15m wait, which we were fine with. There were two other men dining there that were sitting at separate tables waiting for their food, and a few people that came in and out to grab their take-out orders. For a Sunday, it was a steady flow. When the two diners got their food (around the same time), I noted they both got the oxtail, so I was interested to observe what they thought about their meal in anticipation to getting mine. After a few bites, one of the men said aloud, "well you don't have to fight with it!" which let me know that the oxtails would be tender and easy to eat. And from then, all I heard was agreeable "mmms" and the sips and slurps associated with properly eating oxtails. I was ready to eat! Shortly after, we got our food! I got the oxtails and opted for the rice and beans as a side, and it came with one plantain and a side salad with ranch dressing. My husband got his whole snapper, fried to perfection, with a side of plantains and he opted for an additional side of rice and beans also. The fish came with marinated peppers and a very spicy coleslaw, called pikliz, to complement the fish. One bite of my oxtail (you have to dive in using your fingers), and I already decided I was coming back. The oxtail was tender, and the tomato-based stew was rich and paired well with the rice and beans. I made a great decision! My husband was also all-hand-on-deck with his whole fish, and we sat and ate happily along with the two old men that were at the other tables. I will have to say that I didn't eat my side salad. There was so much food, and I wanted to focus on the items I truly came here for, so "veggies first" lost this time. I'm really happy to support this small business in my neighborhood, and I really can't wait to come back and bring friends. If I don't get the oxtails again, which I really want to, I will have to try the jerk chicken and the beef patty next time. read more

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