Stayed for a week in St. Thomas and this was the only place that we went back to a couple of times…read more Small spot -local hole in the wall but awesome food. Karen was the nicest lady ever! Food was amazing I had the beef stew, mutton stew and chicken stew and shrimp/scallop dish. The dish rotates I wanted another round of beef stew another (Friday) day but was not available so I settled with mutton which was just as good and not gamey at all. We also had the beef and chicken pate and beef was the best! It looks like empanada but the outside is more like bread (still yummy!). The soups I had chicken then beef another day -it had dough, potato, noodles and choice meat. They pretty much tastes the same so I think the meat is just added to a base soup. Overall, it's a definite go to especially for the cruise ship guests coz it's walking distance from the dock. Definitely a spot we will go back to!

The food is good service is excellent I love to eat there…read moreEspecially the chicken soup the beef soup, the oxtails soup I don't talk about beans and rice with the stew chicken that make good Pate I would recommend Karen place I

Service was great! We showed up right at 7am & they were quick to take our order & make our…read morecoffees. Can't complain with the breakfast sandwiches they were warm & yummy. My husband got an iced caramel macchiato and loved it!

We went here for breakfast on our first morning in St. Thomas, Sapphire Beach. This cafe is steps…read morefrom the beach. You order at the counter and they deliver it in a paper bag. Something went slightly amiss which may have been our fault. We ordered and then went outside to get a table. We went back in and stood waiting for our food as many people who came after us received their order. Finally, the cook asked if this was our order and gave us a paper bag with our food. I think the system needs to be better. They should have called out our name or something. The consequence for waiting for so long was food that was not hot. The wife's croissant turned soggy from the condensation in the foil wrapper. My lox bagel was ok but nothing spectacular. I supposed it was ok at $15 given how high prices are in general. The wife felt the same way about her egg, sausage, and cheese croissant. It was not bad but not great. You sit outside to eat. There are tables outside the cafe. You can also go closer to the beach and find a table.

The food here is all prepared with great care and tastes delicious! The chef takes great pride in…read morehis food and always makes sure everything that leaves the kitchen is of top quality and held to the highest standards. This is an amazing local gem! We got a bunch of different bites and everything is amazing and packed with flavor. The risotto was creamy and delicious, crab cake was perfectly crispy and the sauce on top was super yummy, and the fries with aioli were some of the best fries I have had in a while. As for the desserts, I love that everything is made in house. We haven't had a bad dessert here yet! Love the homemade bourbon ice cream! Would definitely recommend coming here if you are in the area. The waiters here are also amazingly helpful and kind. They love the restaurant (for good reason) and will make you feel welcome as soon as you come through the door.

Cozy generous neighborhood restaurant in Frenchtown…read more What we loved: * excellent menu and beverage options in a super welcoming environment * interesting menu with range of cuisines and price points * super super staff - one even came running after us to give us our leftovers that we accidentally left behind * generous portions We actually dined here two nights during our five night stay - it's that good! We enjoyed the calamari; salmon and risotto; lionfish piccata; Godfather lamb sandwich; chicken Alfredo; and housemade ballpark pie. Everything was delicious (tough I did not realize that the lionfish would be fried). Good manhattans one night, exceptional old fashioned the next. Very cool wine decor. Definitely go to The Twisted Cork!

Calypso is literally a "hidden gem" (it is tucked away inside the huge Diamond Direct) well worth…read moresearching out! Three of us were shopping mid-morning and asked each vendor for a good place for breakfast. All recommended a well-known place. Unfortunately, we'd eaten there previously on this trip and wanted something different and better. The nice lady at Xxxxx recommended Calypso. She was sooo excited describing their delicious crepes. Well we found our way to Diamond Dire t and run to Calypso. I had a veggie omelette with whole wheat toast. The veggies were fresh and the omelette quite tasty. My brother (a carnivore) had some scrambled eggs with bacon on the side. When the plate arrived, the aroma of the perfectly cooked bacon brought an approving smile to everyone's face. My nephew had an "Indian" omelette (with ham and veggies). Quite delicious. He also had a freshly made fruit smoothy. I sampled 2 of the coffees, and liked them both. I settled for the strong one with a shot of Bailey's Irish Cream. Scrumptious!! The hostess and the chef were so sweet, attentive and friendly. Made us feel like "regulars". I will definitely be returning to Calypso on my next trip to St. Thomas! "D & M" at Calypso: Thank you for a "delicious and nutritious" breakfast. But more so for a real, personal, warm experience.

We didn't get the same positive vibes as other fellow Yelpers. Sorry to say…read more To start, it's a confusing layout in a historical building. You walk through a jewelry store to get to a small restaurant that combines Virgin Islands Ice Cream shop with Calypso Cafe. Most of the seats were taken, and all we saw was a line to place your order at the front. My husband waited in line while I found a table that hadn't been cleaned yet. It was very busy there. He ordered us 2 brownies and 2 bottles of water for $16. The lady at the counter gave herself a tip by taking $3 of the change and giving him back $1. He was going to give her all the change ($4) back, but after that incident he was floored. To add insult to injury, she didn't give us what we paid for. She proceeded to help the next person in line for an ice cream shake order. We waited and waited and no one acknowledged us after trying to flag someone down. We finally got the attention of a different lady who was helping people who were seated in the back. I think her name is Cameron. She didn't fully understand our frustration, and we had to explain that we didn't get the items that we had already paid for. She made it all right, and even offered to warm up the brownies. We just didn't feel like waiting longer for it. I'm giving benefit of the doubt here since maybe we just didn't understand the ordering system. Maybe there's a service charge that we didn't know about. How could we? We didn't even get a receipt. Perhaps there's another line for Calypso Cafe? I don't know. Honestly, the lady at the counter should have informed Cameron before proceeding on to the next customer. It only takes 2 seconds. I mean, really! Will we go back? Absolutely not! We'll go somewhere else the next time we're in Charlotte Amalie. It wasn't worth the long wait for 2 bakery items and water.

This place is in the middle of the downtown area with all the shops and eateries - so there is a…read moreton of people watching available. They have inside and outside dining, with most of the outside dining having shade from the tree cover. We had heard their chicken dishes were very good, so we ordered the chicken and waffles, with gravy and a fried egg on top. The chicken was crispy and moist. It was really tasty and definitely made the meal. We also ordered their special dish of the morning which was a fried breakfast burrito with egg, sausage, avocado and a glaze of the chipotle sauce on the tortilla, with a serving of country potatoes on the side. The filling of the burrito was very good, but I think I would rather have this deconstructed than inside a flour tortilla. There were many other good options on the menu and I'm sure I will enjoy trying the other breakfast entrees I saw being served. The star of our meal was our server. She was absolutely fantastic and didn't miss anything from greeting us, to wishing us an enjoyable day as we were leaving. We enjoyed ourselves and would come back again.

Cruz Bay Landing is super conveniently located. They had these amazing Conch fritters that made me…read morewant to order another plate of just that. I also tried the coconut shrimp with chips but was a little underwhelmed with it. Overall nice place and service. I liked the outdoor seating.

Amazing hidden gem! All of the bagels are toasted and made fresh each morning. I went with the…read moreZatar seasoned bagel with hummus and veggies and it was delicious! They have a lot of specialty coffee drinks here and a ton of food options, making it the perfect grab and go breakfast before a hike or trip to the beach. Easily my new favorite breakfast spot on the island and it's right near the town center, so easy to walk to. The food came out really quickly, and everything was super fresh. Staff are super kind and have great suggestions on food if you're stuck on what to order like me.

The best coffee shop in town. Middle of town. It has everything. Sandwiches for the beach. Pastries…read moreif you need a sweet. Coffee is delicious! Specialty drinks are my favorite. I get the Honey Sea Salt Latte. The staff are super chill and friendly. It's downtown but very relaxing and the perfect way to start the morning. Outdoor dining space and parking available as well. We made this stop each morning on our trip.

Stopped in for a quick lunch while in town wandering and it was delicious. I had my favorite,…read morecoconut shrimp. It was just what I wanted. My husband had a Mahi sandwich that he thoroughly enjoyed. Service was quick and efficient.

Great made to order Caribbean treats in the heart of the Charlotte Amalie shopping district…read more What we loved: * great service. We were informed that there might be a wait because of a large party. The timing was still comparable to other locations on the island. * fabulous drink options. I had the lime in the coconut frozen drink - served in a cool tilted glass! * tasty pineapple fried rice. * best plantains we had all week.

WENT TO BUMPA's my first day arriving in Saint Thomas. CAME BACK 4 TIMES IN THE SAME WEEK FOR…read moreLUNCH. These are some of the BEST sandwiches I have ever tasted. The sweet couple who own the place make you feel welcome and like family EVERY TRIP. Top notch people, top notch service; and a calm relaxing view of the harbor is all tucked into this little lunch spot.

Food and service were good and had a nice cool view at the top. Very nice had lots of story's to…read moreshare. The banana pancakes were amazing.