Food was eh. She forgot my Malta. And when I turned around and called that they forgot my drink. She told me she for sure gave it to me and that I should have it. She doesn't know if I drank it or not?! Huuuuuh? I'm really not trying to hold one over on them after spending $20 there including my drink I never got. I've had better food in Sanford and Rockledge. Keep your money and pass on this place. Service and food need to step up. Food wasn't bland but it could've used more seasonings and spices. Plaza is busy. Has the wingstop right next door and the Cuban cafe place too. Getting in and out can be tricky. read more

The food is scrumptious and portions are ample. The service is excellent! It was my first time experiencing legitimate Haitian cuisine and I was definitely not disappointed! read more

WORST HAITIAN MEAL: If I could give this restaurant ZERO STARS, I would. I'm so disappointed!!! I ordered a legume, white rice and black beans and it was the most terrible Haitian food I've ever had in MY LIFE. Not only was I overcharged, the legume had a sour taste, and the meat was a mix of turkey, chicken and maybe pork...which is unusual for this cuisine. I will be looking into reporting the conditions of this restaurant to the local Health Department. There's also a chance that the recent good reviews are written by bots or someone trying to manage the horrible conditions of this restaurant. There is only one person working there and she most likely does NOT care since the owners only hired one person to run the place. They are serving food that has been sitting for days and plating them at higher prices. THIS PLACE SHOULD HONESTLY BE SHUT DOWN. read more

The bathroom is awful. Based on that, I would not recommend. I ate there prior to using the bathroom. Wish I had walked into the bathroom prior to ordering and eating my food because I would have walked out. Service is great. Food tasted good, but as mentioned, on the day I went, the bathroom was awful. read more

My wife was born in Haiti so we're always looking for quality Haitian food when we're in Orlando. We think we found the right spot at Kreyol Kafe. We ordered a variety of foods for take out since we're still careful about COVID. The food was perfectly cooked, served hot and very flavorful. If you're unfamiliar with Haitian food, order their chicken dishes and rice. You won't be disappointed, but I recommend the conch (see more below). We ordered: * Griot (fried pork) with rice and beans and fried plantains * Baked chicken with white rice and plantains * Fried chicken with rice and beans and plantains * Conch in kreyol sauce. It's a conch stew and it's delicious. Think very tender calamari. Amazing. I wish I had ordered a lot more since I had to share it with 3 other people. The food is outstanding, the condiments are perfect and I couldn't recommend it more. Try it. You won't be disappointed. read more

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The food is amazing. The grio w/ black rice is my favorite dish. The reason for the low review is the bathroom and ceilings of this establishment is disgusting. The light did not work in the bathroom I had to use my phone flash light. Also there is always only one person working and that always annoys me to see people handling the register then going in the back to make food. read more

First time trying Haitian food and I must say I was IMPRESSED. I got their fried chicken and it was light and crispy on the outside and very juicy on the inside. Their pickled vegetables( I believe they call them picklies? ) were amazing to be paired with the chicken. Their black rice was very good, I do think it was a bit oily but nonetheless very good. The star of the entire dish was the sauce that came with the chicken. Dip EVERYTHING in that sauce, it is thin but so good! It's so flavorful and just pairs everything together well. Definitely recommend going here! If this is a representation of what Haitian food is, everyone should be eating here. read more

I have been coming here for 5+ years and have never had a bad experience. I always get the fruit with extra sauce and extra pikliz. You can't go wrong with anything you get here! read more

This place was recommended from a friend . The griot was hard and awful . Brought friends to try it out . Never coming back . read more

kreyol kafe & Bakery - Hard Griot- Awful - Haitian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Great food and great service. Also, the serving sizes are reasonable and they are not skimping on the food. Fish patties could be better but you can't win everything. read more

I've never tried Haitian food before, and I don't want to give a bad impression of the rest of the menu when all we tried were the lunch specials. Looking at reviews, the price went up multiple times this year. Instead of the original $3.99, the small side portions of stew and rice were raised to $6 each. The meat was disproportionate to the rice, so I ran out of it very quickly, and it was not boneless - so chew a lot before you swallow! The staff were incredibly gracious and kind, and the sitting area was clean! I hope the next time we visit that other things on the menu result in a more positive experience. read more

kreyol kafe & Bakery - Lunch special (turkey and black beans/rice, chicken and mixed beans and rice) - Haitian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I like the food here, it is better than OK. So, to get a 4 star rating out of me, you really have to impress me. If you are a business based on "let's make some money", you will not get my attention. I like restaurants that are passionate about their food, with people that have eaten some good food, even places where grandma and auntie are helping in the kitchen. If you can't fulfill any of those requirements, you probably just will be OK, at least in my book. Now, kreyol kafe & Bakery is a pretty good place, but it just needs that extra oomph to be a good restaurant. On my visit here, I ordered the gryot (fried pork chunks) with red beans and rice, and some plantains. The meal was pretty good, I specially liked the amount of fat on the pork, and the rice was well cooked. Only problem, it just didn't gel. The pork was a bit overcooked, and the rice didn't have enough flavor. The plantains were also meh, and the pikliz was not spicy hot enough. It was a washed down experience. Yet, looking on the bright side, they keep Haitian food on the map, and this is great! Plus, they also sell baked good. Again, I have had great Haitian food, and this is good, but not 4 star good (although I wish it was). Have you had any? read more

kreyol kafe & Bakery - Cola Lacaye - Haitian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I finally had the chance to eat at the Kreyol kafe and bakery after living by UCF for so long lol. Unfortunately, I didn't have the griole today, but I did order the chicken lunch special. Honestly, for $5, this was a pretty tasty lunch. The saltiness from the slow cooked chicken complemented pretty nicely with the rice and peas and the tangy pikliz! Also, I found that the staff members serving me here were friendly too! My only complaint, is that I wish my chicken pieces were a tad larger to the ratio of rice that I received. But otherwise, the food was good and I would come back to taste the other items on the menu! read more

kreyol kafe & Bakery - Chicken weekly lunch special with pikliz - Haitian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The food was just ok. I wouldn't return. The seasoning was off. I bought the oxtails dinner with black rice and plantains. It tasted like they used vinegar in the rice. read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a while to see if they had authentic Haitian food and they definitely did. I had the griot with black rice. The griot was super tender and the black rice was seasoned so well, a must try! My boyfriend had their fried chicken in sauce lunch special, the chicken was so juicy but they served the sauce in a small cup so we just wished there was more of it because it was good. The pikliz was good, I just wished it was a little bit spicier but other than that it was great if you're looking for real Haitian food in Orlando. We'll be coming back to try their pate! read more

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The food is really good. I tried the griot, black rice & plantains. Service is quick.

Great place to pick up Haitian food. Lunch special - Turkey or Chicken Rice & Beans for $5 read more

kreyol kafe & Bakery - Haitian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I haven't had good Haitian food since I left Miami. Honestly, this is better than any of the Haitian places I frequented in Miami. We had the oxtail. It had a very good flavor. We also had black beans. Being from Miami, with a Cuban wife, we have very high standards for black beans. The black beans here are delicious! Friendly staff and a nice clean restaurant. I will definitely visit again! read more

Beware: This place has now started adding an "Inconvenience fee" for all transactions and orders, even if you pay in cash. When I called and wanted more info, the cashier stated that the owner decided to add this fee for all orders. Whether it's a cash, credit, pickup, or delivery. I don't understand how you can charge an "inconvenience fee" on top of food prices. Am I inconveniencing you that much to make an order? I'm sorry, I thought this was a restaurant. Will not order here again. read more

I always eat at this place whenever I am on this side of town. It has yet to fail me. Great food and customer service.

Honestly, I go more than once a week. The specials are great. The 4 dollar chicken special is filling with a generous portion for the cost. The griot platter is what I get most often though. Priced at 8 bucks, it's incredible. The mixture of fatty pieces vs just meat is awesome. The sauce on the side is 20 cents extra if you want more than one and it's truly worth it. The rice is memorable. Worth it every time. read more

Food is a little spicy but delicious!!! Service is great and I enjoyed being there! There's wonderful music in the background and it makes me miss home! read more

Foood is soooo good, especially for the price. Being from South Florida, Orlando doesn't have much Haitian spots serving up authentic Haitian food. Make sure you get there early because the Pate Kode and Haitian Macaroni Au Gratin gets sold out. I went on a Saturday evening around 4, so it wasn't busy. My food came out fresh in 15mins or so. Very cute place, with clean seating and a full view of their bakery. I got their Griot dinner with rice mix and beans, with a side of their Akra. There was sooo much food for the price, I didn't finish it till the next day. They were playing Kompa as well, so that's a plus! Overall great authentic little spot. read more

kreyol kafe & Bakery - Griot, Mixed rice and beans, Akra. - Haitian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Tried Haitian food yesterday for the first time per my son's recommendations. OMG the food was delicious, huge portions, service on point, very friendly owners. Will definitely go back! read more

kreyol kafe & Bakery - Fried Chicken platter - Haitian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Good #oxtail and #desserts by very good family run business.Tell them the Koreans r back! Lol First time the lady owner gave us a nice chat about her business. Second time her son was running the show. Young man but very nice and mature for his age. The oxtail is juicy and nice tasting and the stewed chicken also the same. We love the rice which is actually Jasmin rice used in Thailand. The owner laughed when we asked and she revealed to us she preferred it to Haitian rice. Come in sometime and enjoy some good food by a well run family business. Support local! read more

kreyol kafe & Bakery - Delicious desserts and tasty meats - Haitian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Typically when you walk into a restaurant and there is no one in there, that's a bad sign. Well, this was mostly the case here. I decided to come for lunch today, a Thursday, and there was literally no one in there, not even a person behind the counter. After calling back a few times, someone cane to the front. It seemed like someone had just peed in her Cheerios. She was just so blah and monotone. I asked several questions about the food, but it seemed like she couldn't UK understand what I was saying. Long story short, I wound up ordering the fried goat with black beans and rice. After about 20 minutes, the food arrived. Not really sure if it was fresh as everything was pretty dry, but flavorful. The portion was big, but I just can't justify the price and experience. I don't think I'll be back. read more

kreyol kafe & Bakery - Goat - Haitian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Small lil spot not fine dining or anything. It's clean and pleasant. Like a mom and pop vibe. Wife ordered oxtails it was great, great flavor and the meat came off the bones easily. Never head Haitian/Kreyol food but it is similar to all Caribbean food via Jamaican or Spanish (Puerto Rican food). Had legume, it is like a stew with meat and a bunch of vegetables mixed together. I'm not too big on tomato sauce stuff such as spaghetti or what not so it was really for me but it wasn't bad. It's was decent just not for me. I wasn't really expecting the tomato taste and the waitress was kind of enough to offer other stuff and to try another traditional Haitian dish grio which was real good it's pretty much fried pork it was great!! Not the most healthy thing on the menu but it was tasty. I notice other people ordered chicken and waffles which looked great and will come black to try it. Plantains were great perfectly fried. The service was awesome! The waitress might have been the owner but she was very motherly it's like going to your friends moms house for lunch. She made sure we enjoyed the food and offered to try other stuff. She insisted if we needed more rice or anything she would bring it out. Again it was like eating at your friends house and their mom wanted to make sure you enjoyed her cooking and didn't want you to leave hungry! Overall, definitely will be back and I look forward to trying other stuff on the menu! 5 stars! T read more

kreyol kafe & Bakery - Red Velvet Cake - Haitian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I stopped by on a Friday afternoon for lunch and the place was completely empty. The woman behind the counter was very helpful and friendly, and explained the menu to me. The restaurant has only been open since November, and many items were crossed out. Anyway, I ordered the chicken stew, which tasted pretty good, and was served with a plain salad and a heaping pile of bland black beans and rice. I like supporting small businesses, and hope that this unique place (how many Haitian restaurants are in Orlando) can manage to stick around. read more

kreyol kafe & Bakery - Nice photography on the walls - Haitian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Love this place! My husband and I order from here all the time. Customer service is also great

Really like this place. The griot was delicious and I really enjoyed the soup. The owner was very personable and friendly. They have great lunch specials and pastries as well. Will definitely go back if I'm by UCF want a patty or some black rice. read more

kreyol kafe & Bakery - Griot and black rice - Haitian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Authentic and delicious. Turkey does have ligamental pieces intact that you have to remove, but that is part of what makes it authentic read more

kreyol kafe & Bakery - Turkey, rice and beans - Haitian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Good people making great food! - nice $7 lunch. Specials - very friendly owners who love their work and will enthusiastically describe their dishes for you. - this is my first Haitian food, but compared to other local Caribbean counter service restauraunts this was pretty good. - the ginger tea was fantastic! It had cinnamon and star anise with the ginger, and they will brew it as strong or weak as you want. - they only have room for 24 seats at 6-8 tables, but the place had plenty of room when I went. - definitely worth a try. read more

we're loving the conch, with a spicy jalapeño kick to the sauté sauce. And it comes with a generous scoop of black rice shrimp (djon djon) as well as two fried maduro patties. I also tried a nice flakey beef patty turnover and the owner had us sample her amazing fried pork griot! so good! read more

kreyol kafe & Bakery - Haitian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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It's great Haitian food right in my backyard! As someone, who is always craving Haitian food. I love having this restaurant so close to home. read more

Kreyol is the best lunch spot on a budget. The environment is always positive and the food is delicious for $3.99. The price is exceptional for a home cooked meal. They have great options but I'm always impressed by there turkey and white rice lunch special. Very tasty and the environment is great for conversations with friends and coworkers. The staff is tremendously nice and relatable. They are always smiling. Please check them out. You won't be disappointed. read more

kreyol kafe & Bakery - Lunch special - Haitian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Was looking for a taste of home and definitely found it here. The food was great and so was the service. We came at lunch time and snatched up the last of the beef and chicken patties, flavorful yes definitely flavorful however they could stand to have a bit more filling in them. We also had the poule frit and that was on point. Serving size was generous and again the flavors oh the flavors. We will definitely be coming back when we are in town again. read more

Kreyol Kafe on the east side of Orlando, off of Colonial Drive, just east of Alafaya Trail is a Haitian restaurant that is run by Nadege Trotter, a Registered Nurse who has been cooking Haitian food since she was a teenager. Though there are a few Haitian establishments on the west side of Orlando, there are not any in other parts of town, including the east. Nadege told us, "I love my culture and I think it has a lot to offer, from food to art. I decided to open the kafe because as a new generation Haitian I wanted to bring a flavor that other cultures can come in and immersed themselves in and be really surprised. Also, there's no Haitian items in this side of town." I stopped by for lunch recently and ordered the fried pork special, which comes with rice and beans, a salad, and an extra spicy pepper sauce concoction that you use to flavor your meal according to your tastes. Be forewarned - do not underestimate the spice power of the pepper sauce. The fried pork was nice and crispy, and the rice and beans was quite flavorful. My favorite dish was the legume, or "legim", a thick vegetable stew consisting of a mashed mixture of eggplant, carrots, chayote, spinach, watercress and flavored with epis, onions, garlic, and spices. The Haitian patty (pate), not to be confused with the Jamaican patties, are made here at Kreyol Kafe with ground beef or chicken surrounded by a softer flaky crust. read more

I heard about Kreyol Kafe & Bakery from my friend Jerry so earlier in the week I stopped by to grab a menu with my wife. The place smelled terrific but we had already eaten dinner so we to see Jerry and he recommended the Conch but I already decided on trying the Oxtails, Conch and Goat but not all in one sitting... lol 1/21/2015 - It took a while for someone to come over but when she did, she was very pleasant. They were out of tea which surprised me but since I had a huge piece of cake yesterday with some Peanut butter cake from Toojays, I settled on a bottle of water instead of one of the more tropical choices. I will try them out on my next visits. Yes I said visits. I also decided I wanted to try the Oxtails. She returned with my bottle of water and a setting. I was brought a very basic salad consisting of iceberg lettuce, red onion, a slice of tomato and some grated carrots along with my choice of Italian dressing or Ranch. The Owner was sitting in the restaurant and after my meal I let him know that a salad with some indigenous greens with a fresh made Haitian dressing would have really been a great match with my meal. When my server brought my plate, I started with my plantains. They were made just the way I like them. Smashed and deep fried with no salt. It was like having a piece of plantain bread. I could have easily eaten a couple more of them. They would have gone great with some kind of tropical relish. Yum! Next I tried the rice with the pigeon peas. All by itself it had a great flavor and the peas were cooked just right. But as soon as I mixed it with the sauce from the Oxtails, OMG it was a match made in heaven. The Oxtails were a bit undercooked but OMG was that flavor SPOT ON! Had they been cooked a bit longer and there been a few more on the plate, that would have been one of the best dishes of Oxtails I have tried. Even thought they were a bit underdone, I cleaned that plate! While I was still eating, my friend Jerry happened to show up. He ordered the Conch with the Black Beans and when it came out, he let me try a piece. That was one of the best pieces of Conch I have ever tasted. I know I will be ordering it the next time! I will also have to try the Lil Kreol instead of water or Tea. I will update my review with each additional visit because even in spite of the misses, I suspect I have found me a new place close to home with some unique flavors to enjoy... read more

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Very clean establishment. Food tastes great! Prices are not bad. So glad to know there's a Haitian restaurant on the East side near where I work. Loving it!! read more

kreyol kafe & Bakery - Haitian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

this place rocks!!! cheap lunch special with delicious food. I come in here all the time for chicken and mixed rice. mmmm