Jerky Jerk is THE SPOT! We wanted something better than stadium food before the Bulls game. And the three of us love Jamaican food, specifically, jerk chicken and curry goat. So as soon as Jerky Jerk showed up on my Yelp search, I knew my search had ended, and that we found our pre-game dinner spot. Jerky Jerk blew my expectations out of the water. I'm a Chicago native, but I live in LA, where I'm lucky to be surrounded by many delicious Jamaican food spots. But Jerky Jerk has the best jerk chicken I've ever had. When I say that the smoky, slightly sweet, tender, fall-of-the-bone experience hit the spot, I mean that it HIT THE SPOT! Even the rice & peas and cabbage were cooked and spiced to perfection. All three of us devoured our plates in about ten minutes. I also love the colorful and lively Chicago sports murals that fill each wall, as well as the hospitable and vibrant service from the owners. They absolutely rock. They throw a party inside, and they make you feel welcomed and right at home. Jerky Jerk is now a non-negotiable stop when visiting Chicago. This place slaps. read more

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I was craving plantains so we ordered delivery, and OMG this is probably one of the best chicken and candied yams I've ever had! The chicken was grilled to perfection! The meat was juicy, the seasoning was delicious and the sauce that came with it was tangy, sweet and wasn't too spicy. But those candied yams OMG! They weren't overly sweet that it hurts your throat but just the right amount to satisfy your sweet tooth! They must have added some fruit like pineapple because it added a little tangy kick that balances so well with the sweetness and added another dimension! We will have to try this place in person next time! read more

Jerky Jerk - Plantain (6) - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Got the Jerk Chicken Dark (Grilled) and the jerk tips with Mac and and yam everything was fire from the food to the service .Ask for the festival bread!) It's a al la carte menu. The server was great and gave me some to try! Best Jerk Spot in the Chi check it out!!!!! Also I love the chicago vibe inside. read more

This place is just the best! They are so friendly here--they will check to make sure you are loving your food and the front staff and kitchen staff are so kind and make it such a joyful environment! Everything is made fresh/from scratch and you can absolutely tell. I am vegetarian, and there were plenty of items on the menu that I could order (and loved)! Great drinks too! read more

Best jerk chicken I've had in Chicago thus far. I've tried some places here and there. I even had more then 18 places in south Florida, but this here was the truth! The chicken was Juicy not dry AT ALL, jerk Spiced perfectly, can taste the flavor of the cinnamon and all spices . Mac was delicious, please don't change the recipe. read more

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I have been a customer at this location for years, and I am so disappointed. I placed an order for 3 dinners through their website for delivery a few months back. The order showed as delivered, but I never received it, so they had to resend it. Fine, at least I eventually got my food. The next time I ordered, which was like a month or so ago, they only gave the driver part of our order, and we had to send someone to pick up the rest. Then when we finally got everything, the oxtails were mostly fat. They cost too much for that. Fast forward to today, I placed an order yesterday to be delivered today, and once again it showed as delivered but never came. At this point, I'm done. I will never order delivery from here again, and honestly, I'm probably done eating here altogether. This used to be my favorite place for us to order from at work. Not anymore read more

Jerky Jerk is a Foodies paradise! The curry goat dinner is my absolute favorite! When paired with the handmade eggrolls, the oxtail dinner is comparable to none. Last but not least.... *Drumroll please* The Shrimp Alfredo Pasta is amazing! Come for the food, stay for the ambiance. It's a vibe! The music, the murals, the cocktails... I'm telling you! This place is hitting on all cylinders! Oh... There may be a slight wait, but it's definitely worth it! read more

They have the worst customer service I've ever experienced, rude and disrespectful and no regards for the customer. They were absolutely no help so I just lost out on money read more

Great jerk chicken I live 1 block away my favorite go to place for curry goat and jerk chicken recommend this place for true jerk flavor

Every time I go to Chicago I try a new jerk place out of the 3 others I've had this is by far the best jerk chicken and sauce and with cole slaw so hard to get right they definitely did that will be my new go to next time I'm back! read more

I'm so glad I got to try this #hiddengem of a Jamaican restaurant and I'm mad if yall knew about it and didn't tell me!!!!! This is now of of my new, favorite Jamaican restaurants in the city. First of all - everything is fresh, made to order and you can taste it! They have it proudly posted that they do not have a microwave.... and they ARE NOT SORRY ABOUT IT! With that being said - know that you will have a wait, BUT you can place your order online, pick it up in store and sit down and eat in the restaurant. There is a bar serving up drinks and the drinks are GOOD! But the food?! and there are so many different things to choose from! There are VEGETARIAN options too and I KNOW those are amazing as well! Here's what I tried: Jerk Fried Wings w/Fries Egg rolls Jerk Chicken dinner (1 meat + 2 sides) Jerk Stir-Fry Jerky Chicken Sandwich Steamed Cabbage And the drinks were hitting too - very tropical! When you're in the area, hit the brakes and grab you a plate and tell them that Bri from Planes and Plates sent you! YEAH MON! Enjoy! read more

Jerky Jerk - Jerky Fried Wings (6 Wings) - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I said I want some grilled chicken so let me get some jerk chicken and I seen this place called jerky Jerk so I went there. Very nice. Customer service was good. The food came out hot. I had a beef patty that was made fresh, which was delicious And I had the two lunch specials. I didn't eat 2 one was for later, but I got the fried jerk wings with the sauce, which were absolutely delicious that sauce. It was spicy and sweet at the same time. It was very good. I had my sauce put on the side cause I wasn't sure about the sauce, but it did not disappoint and then I just tested out my half dark with my rice and peas and gravy v good. I didn't really care for the gravy that much it wasn't horrible, but it wasn't the best gravy I had but out of everything it was great, I will be back. read more

Jerky Jerk - Half dark lunch special for $12 - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Jerk egg rolls were ok didn't have much flavor but that was maybe because I wanted it mild. The jerk wrap was banging with the island ranch and jerk sauce 10 out of 10 and I'm not into spicy food but I couldn't put it down and both sauces were banging. Service was fast because I ordered on line. Overall I definitely got to go back and try more on the menu. Place is small but a vibe with good music playing. read more

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I just purchased the jerk pasta and it was so dry also there was no vegetables in it. I have had this several times and it has never been this bad. I tried to call three times and you cannot get anyone on the phone. What a disappointment. [ read more

I ordered oxtails to go via their website. It was ready before the expected time. I haven't been going in a while due to the inconsistency in flavor and food being dried out. Well this time they provided me nothing but bones......I had to scrap thru the "stew" to find any meat. I will not patronize them anymore. read more

Jerky Jerk - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The plantains and family meal for 2 are my go-to's!! A hit every time. It's the most flavorful jerk I've had thus far in the city! Always fresh read more

One of my favorite places to order take out from anytime I have a taste for Jerk chicken. The food is full of flavor and the portion is also generous. They food is always well wrapped and hot when delivered by door dash. Check them out! read more

Jerky Jerk - 3 meats / 2 sides Jerky Jerk Chicken Dark Mac & Cheese Candied Yams - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food was great, I've gotten the jerk wrap a few times and it's been good every time I've tried it. The fried wings were good but if you're looking for a more authentic jerk flavor I'd go with the standard chicken. read more

Excellent flavor, arrived hot! Little spicy, but great. Highly recommended! Everything was flavored perfectly. However, my plantains are missing. read more

Ordered it through doordash. Was still hot, fresh. The Jerky jerk chicken was well smoked and flavored. The fried chicken was crispy on the outside even after being delivered. Fries were crispy and well seasoned. Mac and Cheese was not bland, seasoned well which was a plus. read more

Jerky Jerk - 2 meals, 2 sides- Jerk fried chicken dark 2 portions, Rice and Peas and extra side Reg fries - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Omg this spot is a hidden gem and should be packed with a line of people . I was visiting Chicago for work conference and was craving Jamaican food and took gamble on this spot. I am glad I did. Great options, healthy portions, affordable prices and the staff was all amazing and answered every question my auntie had . lol.. the day we went they had a dj playing reggae music and broadcasting the Monday night football game highly recommend and I will be returning to this spot again. read more

Everything was delicious. There was nothing I didn't love. But the jerk dark meat, rice & peas, and Mac n cheese were my favorite. Also, if you like a decently spicy jerk sauce, their's is so good, so flavorful and the perfect balance of spice. Portions were a good size. I will definitely be back! read more

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Remarkable jerk chicken salad. I greatly appreciate it. I highly recommend you go not just for the food but for the atmosphere.

Great wood-fire smoky jerk chicken with spicy sauce. Would eat here again.... :-)................,,

From the food to the service toptier fasho that curry chicken and brown stew bussin we drove 1hour me and my coworkers and was not disappointed definitely will be back every time I come visit for work read more

This is a good spot....they have wonderful food and we got right in. Small spot, interesting decor with weird seating. HOWEVER, the food was good....light on the salt....but tasty, good seasoning nonetheless. Oxtails, jerk chicken, curry goat, cabbage, plantains....is what we ordered. Sorry didn't get a pick of the curry.goat, my gurl was hungry...lol. the Oxtails was meaty, seasoned well, however didn't come off the bone as I would have liked. The chickenwas PHENOMENAL! charred, moist flavorful......yeeeeaaazzz...... Cabbage, Mac n cheese( oops did t tell you abt that) was good...and worthy of a 2nd try.us read more

Jerky Jerk - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I ordered 6 jerk wings, paid $18 for 6 half of wing. 3 wings. And it was not even jerk . It was fried chicken. Total waste of money. I recommend you go to the grocery store and cook your own jerk because this is terrible prices. And the chicken was not that good . I definitely will not be coming back. For no reason. Out of 10 give them a 1 for the over priced food . Try to support black businesses and they robbing u blind. So disappointing. read more

Jerky Jerk - Please go somewhere else where your money is appreciated at. - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Hey Yelpers the fat boy is out doing what fat boys do..... EAT‍. Today we went and tried Jerky Jerk. I'll start with the service. The service was very good. Very friendly people. Service 8.2/10 You notice the smoke immediately. You can dine in or carry out. We ordered jerk chicken dark, fried jerk chicken, jerk veggie wrap, mac & Cheese, rice & peas and some Jerky Fries. The Jerk Chicken was decent. Nice smoke and pretty good jerk flavor. But when you add the sauce!!! It definitely elevates the flavor. 5/10 without the sauce 7.3/10 with the sauce. The fried jerk chicken was ok. Once again the sauce made the difference. It comes with the jerk sauce on it. 6/10. The rice & peas wasn't authentic and I didn't enjoy the flavor 1/10. The Mac & Cheese taste as if it had some garlic in it. I'm a salt & pepper person on mac & cheese, Simple. 3/10 my wife had the veggie Jerk wrap. I didn't taste it but she didn't even eat half. I can't rate it because I didn't try it.‍ Now the Jerky Fries! By far the best dish we had! The Jerky fries was flavorful, spicy, cheesy on point! I'll go back just for the fries. 8.2/10! Their Jerk Sauce 9.3/10 their sauce is AwesomeSauce!!! Spicy, savory, sweet & flavorful! Overall I didn't quite enjoy the food. But because of the service and those fries I'm open to trying some other dishes. Overall 6.5/10 (Remember reviews are all subjective) read more

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Finally tried this establishment during lunch for take out and I was impressed with the amount of food that came for ~$20 meal. Ordering there and receiving the takeout was pretty quick, only had to wait around 20 minutes. Service was friendly and there were other patrons ordering takeout as well. Not sure I recommend dining in (at least around lunchtime) as it was very smoky inside (must be really good jerk chicken!). I got 2 entree and 2 side meal (grilled jerky jerk chicken, mr brown stew chicken, Mac n cheese, rice and peas). It was enough for me to split into 2 meals also! Chicken was grilled as I would imagine authentic Jamaican food would be. Along with a "melt off the bone" stew chicken. I will definitely be back to try some other options! read more

Jerky Jerk - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food is always amazing and customer service is good. They have a nice sized menu & a small bar. The food is worth the wait!

Really tasty jerk chicken from Jersey jerk. Great size portions & flavorful chicken full of soul. What else do you want from a jerk spot? The rice was also seasoned nicely and very tasty. The sauce that came with the combo was very spicy, so be cautioned if you're not a spice lover like me you should give it a taste before you bathe your chicken in it. Overall a great lunch from Jerky Jerk - thanks! read more

Jerky Jerk - Half Bird Rice & Peas - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious and flavorful Caribbean food! The jerk chicken was perfectly seasoned with great texture. Generous portions and a nice selection of sides. The interior is simple but clean and tidy. Service can be a bit slow during peak hours, but the staff is polite. Overall, a great experience -- definitely recommend! read more

QUAINT if not exactly INVITING...The staff seemed as they weren't really expecting walk in traffic when I entered the establishment. I guess they were friendly enough mix of Black & Arabic. JERKY JERKY strikes me as a kind of place that gets jumping at night. I came in around 4 and the place was empty but I'd SMELLED THE DELICIOUSNESS as I was driving by so i figured it was worth a shot. THAT SMELL REALLY CAUGHT MY ATTENTION. The ambiance and decor make me feel like I'm in New York. But the music is straight Chicago, 90s R&B and Hipa Hop! The menu is pretty broad with lots of specials and combos. Moderately priced. I ordered Take out, 2 meats White chicken with Oxtails, cabbage & Rice peas. The Oxatails weren't quite done so there was a wait. I was little disappointed no one asked if I wanted a drink but the food came pretty fast. Jerk sauce is good and spicy! Chicken was nicely cooked. Oxtail could have gone a little longer (I like em falling off the bone) but not bad. Cabbage needs a lil more seasoning. My Aunties is WAY BETTER! Rice and Peas was decent. read more

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The food was delicious the setting was pleasant 10 out of 10 I enjoyed the music it was a really nice place. read more

Jerky Jerk - Delicious food chicken jerk tips, Mac n cheese and sweetttt potato's. - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food is excellent jerk tips was so flavorful, mac n cheese so delicious cabbage need a little salt but still good. I recommend read more

Jerky Jerk - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great food! This is my second time ordering food from Jerky jerk and the price point is reasonable as well. The portions provided are also a good amount compared to other places that I have ordered the same food. read more

Orders for takeout and the portions are generous. We got the 3 meat combo, with jerk chicken, fried chicken with a mild sauce, and beef stew. The Mac and cheese was nice and creamy and the yams were pretty sweet. This was plenty of food for 2 people, and we will definitely be ordering again! Loved all of it, but would want to order extra Mac and cheese next time. read more

Jerky Jerk - Pick any 3 Meats & 2 Side - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've had jerky jerk a few times now and it's SO good! The chicken is always fresh and juicy not dried out, I also like the oxtails and beef patties. If you are debating trying them, DO IT read more

Ok, I'll begin with the a bit of background, I'm not the biggest jerk fan. Now with that out of the way, me and the wife came here and tried several dishes. The jerk wings were the best thing we had and these were solid but just ok. The jerk egg rolls were a pass for us they really lacked flavor, and the jerk stir fry was also lacking flavor imo. With that being said maybe we just ordered the wrong thing. I mean jerk stir fry, probably not thr best choice. I would try this place again. read more

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Presentation was terrible! I got the one side and one protein plate and really wanted oxtails so I paid the extra $10 to have that as my protein. The Mac was so watery and the oxtails were super tough. They weren't tender and they hadn't even been cut fully so most of my pieces were one big chunk. The lady who took my order didn't even speak when I walked in. I won't be back read more

Jerky Jerk - Oxtails - Caribbean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois