A gem in on the south side of Chicago! Randomly came across Dirty Tiff's Cafe while walking around and we are always up for soul or Jamaican food! We were greeted by Tiff herself, just sooo very welcoming, sweet, and provided great recommendations! All entrees come with rice/peas (Jamaican style w/ a sweet/savory sauce( and your choice of two sides. There is something for anyone's tastebuds! I ordered the fried fish; very crispy w/ collared greens and mac and cheese! Other two friends ordered the jerk chicken and fried chicken. The plate sizes are big enough to share so order a few things and try everything! There are high top chairs to eat inside and carry out is available! Definitely a go to! read more

Dirty Tiff's Cafe - Fried fish - Soul Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The food was good. I ordered two jerk chicken tacos, a half dark jerk dinner with rice and peas, yams and Mac and cheese. Everything was good but I personally don't care for rice and beans that aren't savory! The rice and beans had a sweetness that I didn't care for. The jerk chicken was tender and very good. Solid Mac and cheese and yams. The jerk chicken taco was decent but why all the yellow part of the lettuce to the tacos? Seems like you guys are cutting corners! The yellow part of lettuce is bitter and shouldn't be used! read more

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My usual place for jerk chicken on the Northside closed so my husband had the idea to try a place out south. (We live north) Dirtty Tiff's had good reviews so he chose it over a few others. We loved the concept of soul food mixed with Caribbean...two of our favorites. He brought home two jerk chicken dinners with rice and peas, Mac & cheese and cabbage in one and Mac & cheese and greens in the other. The food was excellent!! The chicken was moist inside and not burnt on the ours like a lot of other places. The Mac & cheese was baked which I love, and very tasty. Both the cabbage and greens were flavorful, and the greens were chopped like I like them instead of big clumps of greens. The rice & peas had a nice gravy over them which some described as sweet. It was a bit sweet but we didn't mind that because it was tasty and the rice & peas were not dry. We were thrilled to have leftovers and at around $40 for what we got we were pleased. In looking at the menu they have other dishes that we are looking forward to trying, and considering it's about a 45 minute drive from our house, you know it's good! read more

Dirty Tiffs is the best jerk food I've had since leaving Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The service is fast, and the owner is fantastic. Her restaurant is clean, and every time I go in, I see happy people enjoying their food. I would drive from Skokie to come here to dine or pick up takeout. It's that good. read more

Surprisingly good food. Always prepared the way I request Be sure to check and double check your order if walking in/out fit pick up. They sometimes forget things on delivery orders. read more

Service was awesome the 2 ladies were nice...polite and patient. Food was just okay the collard greens had a sweetness to them that threw me off... now the Mac n cheese was good and the jerk chicken. Rice and peas I always feel I need more peas/beans than rice. When you add the jerk sauce it's more of a sweet sauce than spicy that I'm use to. If you like the island sweetness on savory foods you may enjoy it, overall not bad just too sweet for me. Oh and by the way food was also microwaved... read more

Dirty Tiff's Cafe - 1/4 jerk dark... just okay - Soul Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I catered a full spread from Dirty Tiff's for my family's Easter dinner. Considering the short notice, everything turned out nicely. Jerk chicken and catfish, oxtails, smothered chicken, macaroni and cheese, candied yams, cabbage, etc. were all seasoned well and cooked properly. Definitely worth checking out and supporting this small business. read more

I ordered from Dirty Tiff's through GrubHub one evening. It was my 1st time trying them, and let me say that I WILL be back! I ordered the fried shrimp dinner and I selected macaroni and cheese and cabbage for my sides. First and foremost, my food was still piping hot when it arrived - loved that! Typically when you order fried shrimp for delivery, the breading is pale and soggy. That was definitely not the case with Dity Tiff's (as you can see from the photo)! The breading on the shrimp was crispy and well-seasoned. The sides were delicious, too. What I didn't realize is that the meal also came with dirty rice...what a pleasant surprise. The portion was HUGE, so I ate on this meal for about 2 days. As I'm writing this review, I'm thinking about the next time I'll order from them LOL. I strongly recommend them! #ImNotAFoodie #ImJustAGirlWhoLovesFood #YelpEliteSquad read more

Dirty Tiff's Cafe - The surprise dirty rice underneath stole the show for me! - Soul Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Let's talk about this Bronzeville gem! A husband-and-wife Black owned business that combines Jamaican and Southern cuisines, this place serves up the food from your childhood. What it lacks in decor and seating (maybe enough room for 10-12 people), it makes up for in Tiffany's genuine demeanor and delicious menu offerings, including turkey chops! As soneone who doesn't eat pork, this alternative is hard to find, and Dirty Tiff's does it perfectly: cooked without being too dry, covered in gravy, and great portions. read more

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Called in to pick up red snapper dinner, they told us 30-45 minutes... came in after 45 minutes and the cashier said "oh I forgot" and we had to wait an additional 20 minutes (at least) to get our food. We got charged $45 which is INSANE for frozen fish AND online it said it was $30..... Not only was the portion of the sides small, but the Mac was burnt and everything was SALTY AS HELL. The jerk sauce was super sweet and salty... almost inedible. Definitely a waste of time and money... will never be back. I know good jerk and this ain't it. read more

My wife and I were looking for a jerk place to have dinner, and I came across Dirty Tips. Dirty Tips is possibly the best Jamaican jerk food I've had in Chicago since I arrived. The only place that was better was when we visited Ocho Rios, Jamaica, where the food was amazing. At Dirty Tips, they had a unique sauce served with the rice and peas that I had never experienced before. The jerk chicken was beautifully prepared and tasted exceptionally good. The prices were very reasonable, and the service was excellent as well. I had never thought there would be a sauce accompanying the rice and peas, but it really made the meal special. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience! read more

My first time trying the place, and I got the Fried Catfish. The catfish has a good flavor and is nice and crispy; it wasn't as flaky as I am used to, but I would get it again. The details don't say that you automatically get the beans and rice. i can't do spicy foods s so this was a turn off; the flavor of the sweet potatoes I wasn't a fan read more

This place was great!!!! However, know you on 47th tho. If "looks" are a deciding factor and you stay away you are missing out on a great food experience. I got the Pot Roast with cabbage and Mac and cheese. The MnC is an experience all by itself. My gurl ain't even a MnC lover likes yours truly. BUT SHE ATE ALL OF MY MNC. The pot roast is tender and a touch of flavors that make it worth the wait. The greens were "scorched" but my gurl loved em. The chicken was awesome. I recommend you call before and verify what's there. They run out quickly of our cultures favs read more

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This restaurant was much better when it first opened. The past few times my food has been disappointing. Most recently, I ordered a jerk chicken dinner (white) and the chicken was dry and cold. The greens, along with the mac and cheese, were also cold. The greens had a slightly sweet flavor, were full of stems, and tasted like they came from a can. The mac and cheese was bland. I've also gotten catfish a few times and it's usually salty. I found the rice and peas and the jerk sauce too sweet for my liking. The quality of the food has gone down as this restaurant has become more popular. The inside of the restaurant looks unclean and given this, I can only imagine what the kitchen looks like. read more

The food here had me curious enough to keep exploring the menu, and boy, was it a rollercoaster! I ordered the combo jerk Alfredo, catfish nuggets, and the catfish dinner. The Alfredo came with some spicy jerk shrimp and chicken. Now, let me tell you, the Alfredo sauce had a little vinegar twist that was more "oops" than "mmm." And the chicken? More skin than meat, honey--I'd swipe left on that. But let's talk about the fried catfish--oh my, it was *Divine* with a capital D! The catfish dinner brought some scrumptious sides to the party--I chose the mac 'n' cheese and plantains, and they were both total flavor bombs. The catfish nuggets came with fries, making for a crispy, golden dream. The inside is cozy enough to sit back, relax, and enjoy your meal in a clean and comfy setting. I'll definitely be back because this place has won my foodie heart. Next on my hit list? The smothered turkey chops and fried chicken--can't wait to taste what's cookin'! read more

Ordered via UberEats and for some reason Uber had to cancel the order after waiting almost an hour due to an issue with the driver. I almost didn't order again due to the delay, but I saw a Tik tok a while ago of this place and really wanted to try their Ox Tails so I decided to give it another shot. I'm very glad I did. They didn't have ox tails on the menu unfortunately, but I ordered a Brown Stew Chicken and Fried Chicken Plate and Banana Pudding. First things first, I was shocked by the amount of food that came with this meal, these plates were stacked and everything was delicious. We could probably eat off these two plates for 3 days. Both dinners came with rice and peas and two sides. The Cabbage and Collard Greens were fantastic and seasoned perfectly. Mac and cheese was the best I have had at any restaurant ever. The Garlic mashed potatoes were pretty good, but not my favorite, I think I would rather double up on the other sides or try the yams instead in the future. The Rice was good, it wasn't what I am used to with Rice and Peas as it was a little sweet, but was still very tasty. The Brown Stew Chicken was amazing. The fried chicken was well seasoned and moist, only critique was there was not a lot of crunch. This was probably more due to the time it took to deliver, so I would get it again but only as a dine in option. I haven't even tried the banana pudding bc I'm too full to look at it, but it looks like a winner. Definitely would recommend and I will be ordering again, I will be watching out hoping I see the oxtails or pot roast on the menu soon! read more

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The Food was amazingly delicious. The greens were good and when I found out they had no meat & tasted like that...She earned me as a loyal customer. The food was enough for two. read more

Dirty Tiff's Cafe - Soul Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Everything we have had here is good, and we've tried several items. The jerk chicken, meatloaf, jerk catfish, and fried catfish are all delicious. The spaghetti, cabbage, greens, and rice and beans are delicious as well. One of my absolute faves are the fried green tomatoes. My goodness, they are so good. I only wish there was a cool remoulade dipping sauce for them. The customer service is also very good. I have only ordered through uber eats, and anytime they need to clarify something with my order, or they run out of something, they call me to get it right. Kudos to this establishment for all of the above. UPDATE: Okay....some items can be a bit salty, so be aware of that. I'm ok with salt, but it can be a bit much for some. read more

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Yall, PLEASE go support Dirty Tiff's Cafe on E 47th street! Tiff, the owner, drove in traffic, through the snow, at 9PM on Valentine's Day to hand-deliver my order after GrubHub dropped the ball with my delivery. This is AFTER she waited over 30 minutes past closing for my driver to arrive. She called me, and I explained the awful parking situation--if you know Hyde Park, then you know the struggle--so she offered to drop it off! Quite literally the best customer service I've experienced with a restaurant. She was kind and understanding the entire time, and exceeded anything I could ever ask from her business. I am profoundly grateful. AND THE FOOD IS DELICIOUS! So to shout her out and show my appreciation Yall PLEASE, go support her business!! 10/10 for sure! read more

Ordered a oxtail dinner and was all fatty parts no actual meat, the beans and rice play as a distraction, No meat all gravy and bones rice and beans oxtail dinner with no oxtails total scam total waste of money I will never try them nor refer them. read more

Delicious food! Large portions. Only thing is that our order arrived with two jerk chicken entrées instead of one chicken, one catfish, but it really wasn't a big deal. I'd wholeheartedly recommend! read more

GO HERE! Seriously, just go. My husband and I were looking for a good jerk place to try in the neighborhood and this place popped up. Well reading through some reviews and pics, we decided to give it a try. I tell you what, it may not look like much from the outside, the food is the real deal! They are putting their foot in it for real! We got the jerk chicken dinner and the fried catfish dinner. The chicken is good on its own, but that sauce is fire. And the peas and rice was a hit for the both of us with that pepper jelly sauce. The greens were so good and had just enough spice and the Mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. But I've got to hand it to them with the yams. I have never liked candied yams. But I would buy a side of these anytime! I loved that they weren't overly sweet and were large chunks of sweet potato. We will definitely be back to try some other dishes. And as a bonus, happy to support a local business. read more

I've now gone to Dirty Tiff's THREE DAYS in a row for dinner. The Beef Short Ribs were so tender & tasty! The jerk chicken was flavorful, and the meatloaf was savory and DELICIOUS. The greens are well seasoned with a touch of spiciness. The candied sweets have the flavor you are looking for in them without being drowned in sugar or syrup. The mac & cheese is dish that still has opportunity to be improved upon. It had good browning on top which helped the taste. The peas and rice were SOLID. Seasoned well and topped with a very tasty gravy. All three of my meals were carry outs. read more

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Found them on Yelp and got it delivered. The portions and the quality of the food are amazing EDIT: yall I had to come back and just say that the flavors of the cabbage and the chicken were second to none. This is legit the best jerk I've had in the city. The rice was cooked perfectly. And the yams were too, some people undercook both but it was perfect. I'll be back yall read more

Dirty Tiff's Cafe - Side Steamed Cabbage 1/2 Chicken White Side Rice and Peas Side. The portions are huge, got hungry before the pic was taken tho - Soul Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had catfish, mac and cheese and greens. I asked for hot sauce and was told I would not need it. I was told correctly! EVERYTHING was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. Also a great value for the price. I will be back soon!! read more

Let's get into it!!! Rarely do I give a solid 5 stars. But from a suggestion on my Doordash feed to in person todays experience was top notch. I ordered the fried catfish and quarter jerk. Pairing with rice and beans, Mac and cabbage. The jerk was finger licking good. I hate that the drive home was longer than regular and so the fish was a bit cold. I wanted the first bite of crunch. Though I missed that u can say the flavoring /breading was just right and most definitely fresh. Mac and cheese and rice were our favorites. The owner was right up front taking orders and greeting customers. So friendly and community oriented. She was hosting a coat drive in the sit down area and I personally witnessed the generosity when a young man came in and just asked for a coat. No lecture, id check or would you like to order something speech. She just walked him over and let him pick. Oh did I mention mimosa while I waited? Customer care at its finest. Love it. Food was worth the wait and you get a hearty portion. Highly recommend and will go back. read more

I got my food delivered from this wonderful place last night. It was some of the best food I have eaten in a very long time. I got the jerk chicken, Mac and the greens. They also give you a big heaping of rice and beans which is so good!!! I love this place. Can't wait to keep ordering. read more

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I had the munchies and being a responsible adult knew it was best for me to order delivery. I took the recommendation of a previous reviewer and decided to oder the pot roast AND jerk chicken for my spouse (a safe order). Food was flavourful. Pot roast was delicious. My only regret was after sobering up from my buzz was the cost. Is the cost deal breaker? Nope. However, I took a gamble ordering delivery for the 1st time customer, but thankfully the gamble paid off. Next time I will do a pick up. Not crazy about the name of the business. I don't think it's wise to put dirty in the name od any food establishment. Just saying. read more

I've visited this place a handful of times. The first few times it was award winning. But I went recently and was highly disappointed, I called in my order, I was told that most of the menu was unavailable so my choices were limited. I got the jerk 1/2 jerk chicken dark. Which I believe should have been 8 pieces of chicken, which when I got home and do opened my food I only got 4 pieces . They gave me 2 legs and 2 thighs which they cut each thigh in half. Very disappointing. The sides were cabbage and rice and peas. They were ok but the rice was undercooked. Not as good as I remember. Maybe a bad day. I will reconsider going back, to see if this is true Good customer service read more

Meh. The Yelp reviews are much too generous. I was really excited to check out Dirty Tiff's after seeing all the positive reviews. Unfortunately, my experience left a lot to be desired. I placed a pickup order on the restaurant's website and it was ready within 30 minutes. I ordered the fried catfish and jerk chicken (white) with Mac n Cheese and greens (both meals). Before I could get to the restaurant an employee called to say that they didn't have any dark (chicken) meat. I told her that I'd ordered white meat and it was reflected on my receipt. She disagreed with me and stated I'd have to pay the difference for white meat or the mixed dinner. I didn't argue with the employee as I figured I would show her my receipt when I got to the restaurant. When I arrived there was a female employee at the register. I said hello and told her I was picking up an order. She didn't say one word to me. She just looked at me, put the food in a bag and shoved it across the counter towards me. There was no greeting, no smile or thank you for patronizing the business. That was a huge turnoff. Good customer service is essential IMO because people can always choose to spend their hard earned money elsewhere. This is especially true for a new business... even if I'd liked the food I wouldn't be a repeat customer just because of the poor customer service. She never mentioned the so-called discrepancy regarding my order and didn't ask me for additional money either. The food appeared to be freshly prepared and the portion size was extremely generous. However, it was salty and overall just okay in terms of taste. The catfish and chicken were the best part. The chicken was a bit dry, but the jerk sauce helped a lot. The catfish was good, but the batter they use had an overpowering flavor. It's almost as if they used too much or something. Still my sister and I both agreed that we'd order those items again. The greens and Mac n Cheese left something to be desired. The greens tasted like they came out of a can. They honestly reminded us of the Glory brand greens that are sold at the grocery store. The Mac n Cheese was very cheesy on top, but underneath it seemed to be undercooked. Neither tasted very good either. We both liked the red beans and rice, but not the red sauce that was poured over it. I'm not sure what that was about... we just tired to eat around the sauce. Overall, we just weren't that impressed with the side dishes. We didn't even bother saving the leftovers. I'd encourage others to try Dirty Tiff's for themselves, but for us it was a one and done experience. read more

Dirty Tiff's Cafe - Jerk chicken (white) with greens, red beans, Mac n Cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The food is so good. It's authentic slow cooked Jamaican food. Each time I went the customer service was very friendly. I had the grill shrimp with a side of cabbage and sweet potatoes. read more

I have found my new go to jerk chicken place. I ordered a jerk chicken dinner plate with greens and Mac and cheese. It was so good I took 2 more dinners with me to go. The chicken is so juicy, tender, and full of flavor. The Mac and cheese was delicious as well. Even had a little caramelized crust on it. Yum! read more

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First time to this place and I will definitely be back for more. I ordered the smothered turkey chop with Mac and cheese that was so good, I ended up in a food coma. read more

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Stopped in here during the week. The food was amazing. This will now one of my favorite local spots for jerk fish. They give your several options for food & give à Nice portion for the cost. Its also a small black owned buisness. read more

Dirty Tiff's Cafe - Jerk catfish.....this was soooooo good! - Soul Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best jerk/soul food on the south side. Always great customer service. I often order from grub hub and if they don't have an item they always call to ask if I want a substitute. Love that kindness about them. I haven't had a bad order from them and I order A LOT!! lol read more

This food is sooooo good, you can tell it's made with love and favor.. I made so many calls to confirm my order and always had a good interaction met with patience. Get the jerk chicken pasta read more

First time coming here. Had the jerk chicken dinner with greens and macaroni. Bought my mother the jerk catfish dinner. Shit was a hit Also good customer service from the lady at the register read more

Dirty Tiff's Cafe - Jerk chicken dinner (Dark meat) - Soul Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So good! If you're thinking about going or ordering, just stop thinking and do it! There was nothing that I didn't like. The portion sizes were on point too! read more

I ordered from them on UberEats and the food came nice and hot and fresh. The portions were generous and the food was delicious. read more

Dirty Tiff's Cafe - Brown Stew Chicken S - Mac and Cheese S - Steamed Cabbage S - Candied Yams Garlic Mashed Potatoes - Soul Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went to try this spot recently based off of recommendations and I was highly satisfied. Ok establishment w/ a small area to possibly dine in( 3 tables w/chairs). The lady at the counter was very warm and welcoming which is always great asset. I ordered the jerk shrimp dinner which included rice and peas and an additional two sides. I wanted the garlic mashed potatoes and cabbage but they didn't have any garlic mashed potatoes so I ordered double mac and cheese w/ a side of cabbage. The jerk shrimp were good but wasn't exactly the taste I was going for when "I" think about jerk shrimp. The jerk sauce was good but kinda gave me the jerk bbq sauce feel. Kind of sweet and tangy and a lil kick of heat. All my sides were good and no complaints in that area. Also ordered 1/4 white of just jerk chicken and that was good as well. I'm more of a heat than sweet person when it comes to eating jerk being why I didn't give 5 stars but I will definitely be returning to try other menu items. read more

Dirty Tiff's Cafe - Jerk shrimp with double mac and cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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