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.

Thanks to Yelp found this little gem in Paradise for the BEST coffee & bakery in town…read more Been here for over 12 years with expansions coming. Met the owner & his staff who were extremely knowledgeable, friendly & inviting. We were a big group ordered pretty much one of everything as far as bakery goods. The coconut drops are similar to a scone, but far better. Hope future flavors to come, but these coconut ones are a local favorite. Little muffins are full of flavor and the sandwiches are fresh and delicious. Get the potato salad it's delicious! Beverages: Piña Colada is outstanding. Latte is nice and many local brews to experience. We will be coming back before we head home for more of those coconut drops. A bag full for sure! This is a must stop shop while visiting the island. And they are a non- profit, so make sure to leave a donation and support local business.

This is an very special place. Food was excellent - great selection of sandwiches, breakfast foods,…read morepizzas and coffee/beverage options. All very fresh and delicious. It is operated by My Brother's Workshop, an amazing non- profit that provides educational programs and job training (including culinary training) for at-risk youth. Great cafe supporting a great program.

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.

Reserve your spot because there's not a lot of seating and as the word travels, this place should…read morebe packed. The lobster Mac, jerk chicken and crab legs were outstanding. So far, best meal on the island.

Here's to your 1st one star review... Terrible service by the old rude lady with braided dark gray…read morehair. Was going to order a lot of food but cut it down to half since I had to ask for the password 3 times and she didn't want to give it to me until I ordered! When she asked for our order and after asking for the 2nd time, she looked at me and said she has to go make coffee instead while huffing and puffing. Neglected me again to give me the wifi password until the 3rd time and gave it easily when she was about to take the order... What was sooooo F'n HARD about giving me the easy wifi password!?! WTF! I obviously wanted to check in and needed it even more to write this review right away on her horrendous behavior! She mentioned she didn't even know what day it was and that she was making a lot of mistakes already... No sh*t, you made the mistake to neglect giving me the easy a** password! The younger guy in the Nintendo hat was friendly and greeted us immediately. The ambience was what drew me in to this place too bad the old lady's attitude sucked A*S! Not giving you business again after this day. Unfortunately this is one of the only places for coffee on a weekend day around this area You're welcome for the extra business bc we did end up getting a second round of coffees bc it was decent enough to drink more and the bagel was flattened and easier to eat so that was appreciated. Too bad she couldn't have been right in the mind and just gave me the F'n wifi password when asked the 1st time! To the Rude Barista - Fix your stank A** attitude or take the day off since working on a Saturday is totally throwning you off!

We needed good coffee and a lite snack this AM, and Parley Cafe served up both! It's a little bit…read moreoff the beaten track, down an alley aways, but if you're familiar with downtown Charlotte Amalie, you know the drill. If not, look up the location here and you'll get there! Super nice owner/operator, originally from the States, but in St. Thomas for years. The lattes were perfect, espresso to milk ratio, and piping hot. We also had the cubano panini, which was da bomb! As an after thought, we picked up a pistachio muffin, which was also very good as well. I'm not one to regularly give coffee shops 5-star ratings, but Parley Cafe deserves it! Highly recommend Parley Cafe for coffee, sandwiches and snacks!

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.

Casual little cafe with Breakfast and smoothies…read more Stopping in for a Berry Blast ($12) smoothie. It got me going for the morning ! Yum ! If you're staying here at sapphire beach, this could be your spot to go for a refresher....

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!

I am beyond disappointed by our experience at this restaurant…read more While dining here on vacation, a large piece of wood fell from the restaurant structure and struck my mother in the head, resulting in an ER visit during what was supposed to be a relaxing family vacation. What makes this even more upsetting is that I initially requested to sit elsewhere. We were still directed to sit in that area despite staff clearly knowing the section had just been worked on. After the incident, the response from staff was shockingly inadequate. There was little concern shown for my mother's condition, no assistance offered, and staff refused to complete an incident report. The server Sam had zero empathy and at one point asked what we wanted him to do. There was no manager onsite and we were told by Sam that no one is in change when the manager isn't there, which is obviously not true. We were simply handed the cell number for the manager. When we texted the manager, he informed us that he was at dinner in Cincinnati with his family, and couldn't speak with us. We were in the Virgin Islands and left to navigate a medical emergency on our own while away from home. Accidents can happen anywhere, but the way this situation was handled showed a complete lack of accountability, urgency, empathy, and professionalism. Customer safety should never be treated this casually. If you are considering dining here, DON'T. We are still waiting for management to respond.

It's next to the cruise port and it has great views. However the service was slow and we waited for…read moremore than half an hour to get the food. The food was tasty but they didn't have pizzas or wings at the time we visited.

Lucy's is an amazing friendly bakery with great service. It's a wonderful place to grab a…read moresandwich/panini or a traditional Caribbean lunch - like curried chicken! Lucy's has a great selection of sweet treats like coconut macaroons, caramel bread pudding, cakes or pies. I highly recommend you call in advance for cake as they may not have any in stock and they want to ensure you get a fresh high-quality product.

We took a girls trip to St. Thomas to celebrate my bestie and her sister's birthday and ordered 2…read morecakes from Lucy's for the celebration. Prior to arriving on the island, i spoke with Keisau(I am sure i am spelling her name wrong, please forgive me) several time and she went over best options for the cake. She adjusted the price to suit my preference and assured me everything would be taken care of. Keisau knows the meaning of good customer service. She was polite and extremely accommodating. Both cakes were delivered, one vanilla Tory Burch and one black Michael Kors cake to our very hilly location on Hawks Hill. Both cakes were delicious. No complaints. The vanilla was nice and moist and full of taste and so was the black cake. If you are ever in St.thomas, Lucy is the place to go to get your cakes.

Best dumb read and cakes I've ever tasted... the ladies are very helpful and the owner is very…read morehumble. May God continue to bless his business

JR's Cakes & Bakes catered the grand opening of Early Bird Surgical and it was my first time having…read moredumb bread. Yum, yum, yum! I picked a box that had crab meat. Absolutely tasty. The cupcakes were light and perfect. I actually stopped here with a friend who was checking in on the catering items with JR himself. He was busy making the cupcakes. He showed the trays of dumb bread that were cooling. Cute tiny with little front shop that is smaller than his kitchen space and he needs it with all the orders he had to complete that day.

Everything here was amazing. I was surprised to see such a variety of drink in the menu. Everything…read morefrom coffee to chai and matcha to a golden milk latte. They are constantly coming out with hot and fresh baked pastries to restock the pastry case with, so whenever you come it you will always get a fresh and warm baked good with top notch flavor. I went with the Chai and it was one of the best I have had! I added lavender syrup to it and the flavor was there in the beginning and was really yummy. As for the spinach and feta croissant, it was amazingly buttery and flaky and overall the perfect pastry! The cashier that helped us was very welcoming and kind. The line moved quick and was filled with locals so you know it's a good place to get your start for the day. There is plenty of seating inside to enjoy your food, but also really easy to take in the go. Love me it here and will 100% be coming back

We stayed at the Hampton Inn and a nearby AirBnB for a wedding recently and this was our go-to spot…read morefor coffee and pastries in the morning. The coffee (and other beverages) were great, but what really stood out were the pastries. Excellent pain au chocolate, bread pudding, and other assorted savory breakfast pastries. Freshly made with flaky crust, truly delicious. On top of that, the service was efficient, they have a decent amount of seating, and the prices were reasonable. Highly recommend if you are staying in the area or just visiting on a cruise ship and you need a snack or pick-me-up!