Improbably good mall food! My family has been more obsessed than usual with Jamaican / Caribbean food since our fabulous meal at Bar Manje, trying our hand at various jerk chicken and sorrel drink recipes at home, foraging for wild amaranth to make a more authentic callalloo. Of course we honed right in on Scotch Bonnet when we found ourselves at Danbury Fair Mall, hungry. Scotch Bonnet is the opposite of what you think of when you think "mall food." Everything appears to be scratch made. There are bubbling pots on the stove right behind the counter wafting enticing smells. And we saw fresh, hot food being brought out every few minutes as we waited. The jerk chicken we tried was moist and well seasoned (I think boneless thigh meat), mild enough that the 11-year-old didn't have trouble with spice levels. The jerk chicken by itself was fair, but after a dunk in scotch bonnet pineapple sauce -- which packed some legit heat -- it was fire! Callalloo was lightly seasoned and retained some texture. Green plantains had an unusual-to-us texture as though they'd been boiled and baked, not fried -- more like potatoes than tostones. I'm a sucker for well made tostones, but these were healthier and held up better on a steam table. The progeny enjoyed the mac 'n' cheese. The counter doesn't showcase everything that's on their extensive menu (e.g. jerk fish, seafood boils). I assume these are made to order and will have to make time and stomach capacity for these on our next visit. Really nice folks run the show. We very much look forward to next time! read more

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I owe a sincere apology to the team at Scotch Bonnet in the Danbury Fair Mall food court. Why? Because I walked up expecting... well... food court food. What I got instead was a legit, fresh, sit-down-restaurant quality meal being handcrafted right in front of me by people who clearly take real pride in what they're doing. I ordered the jerk chicken with their "smoked" jerk sauce over a field greens salad and it was honestly one of the best salads I've had anywhere in the area. Perfectly seasoned chicken, bright fresh greens, and a sauce that should probably come with a warning label because I'm still thinking about it a day later. The best part? The whole thing was under $14 with a drink. In 2026 that feels like some sort of culinary glitch in the matrix. While I was waiting, I watched the team chopping, seasoning, and assembling everything fresh with the kind of care you normally see in a full-service kitchen. It completely changed my expectations of what a "mall food court" can be. Meanwhile, everyone else can keep lining up for the same old tasteless, sodium-laden "Asian" food... or the wildly overrated chicken chain from Atlanta where people stand in line like sheep for dry, forgettable chicken. Their loss. And I barely scratched the surface of the menu -- wings, sandwiches, bowls, patties, and a bunch of other things I'm already planning to come back and try. The only tiny bummer? The plastic cutlery they offer is a little too flimsy for a salad this hearty and loaded. But honestly, if that's the biggest complaint I have, I'm thrilled. So yes... I came for a quick mall bite. Instead I found a place I'll intentionally come back for. And again, apologies to the chefs for the skepticism. You converted me. read more

Scotch Bonnet - Jerk Chicken over field greens, onion, cucumber, and tomato. "Smoked" Jerk Sauce added as well. Amazing!!! - Caribbean Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

If you into the Jamaican flavors, this is the place!!!! The plaintains were thin, super moist and perfectly cooked. Rice and beans were in point. Coming back next time for the beef patties! read more

Scotch Bonnet - Caribbean Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

2 stars for good chicken and flavor. Service leaves much to be desired. Everything opens at 11 if not 1030. They were late and told me to come back in a half hr. Ok, fine. Upon my return, they still weren't quite ready. I ordered the chicken sandwich but quickly said no lettuce and tomato as soon as I saw the veggies were bagged salads from target and that would mess up my stomach. Fries were soggy and undercooked. Next time ill just order the sandwich plain. Would not recommend read more

Full disclosure: I've never been to Jamaica. However, if I were in Jamaica, in a mall in Jamaica, or a noisy restaurant in Jamaica, I'd have to believe this is exactly what it's taste like, in Jamaica. I'm no Jamaican cuisine expert, but I've been around long enough to know authenticity when I see it or taste it. For where I am, this was f#&%! fantastic!!! Super flavorful and the flavor runs deep, more an indication of how it was made, ie. by hand. Chunks of meat, whole pieces of potato's and vegetables. Whole real spices (careful when you bite into whole Jamaican Allspice ). Flavorbomb! All in all, pleasantly surprised to find this in Danbury Mall. Good luck Scotch Bonnet!!! You should be sponsored by the Jamaican Tourism Board!!! read more

Scotch Bonnet - Stew chicken with rice n beans and some kind of collard greens. - Caribbean Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

If you live flavor this is your spot. I can't get enough of that fall of the bone chicken. The service is quick and friendly. And it's the mall food court so usually busy around and after lunch with the mall vibes. read more

Scotch Bonnet - Must get plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

In the middle of Christmas shopping, my son & I needed lunch and wanted something hot & healthy- Scotch Bonnet was perfect. Staff was friendly & helpful, and the food was hot, fresh, and tasty. Sides of rice & peas, callaloo, and steamed cabbage were nicely cooked & light, not greasy. For mains, we got oxtail curry & goat curry- both really tender, well seasoned & good size servings. Goat curry a little salty, really my only 'needs work' comment. I hope Scotch Bonnet succeeds, they're a great option for the food court. read more

I planned to buy a few different meals 5o feed my kid and I for a few meals, but was unsure if I'd need extra meat/protein. I expected to be told how many pieces or scoops per size and cost for extra. What I received was to be literally cursed out by a grown man holding up the wall. He yelled how he didn't give a sh!t and who f#cking cares and more. The 2 young men serving were shocked and told him to stop. I thanked them all, said goodbye and walked away to the continued swearing in my wake. While I'll never go back, my friend went later that day without issue and said food was good. read more

The food is so tasty, so fresh, and just plain delicious! I always opt for their original sauce but it only gets hotter from there. my go-to is the jerk chicken, sweet plantains and peas and rice. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! I meant to take a photo before eating but my plate was clean by the time I realized I should have ... so let that empty plate speak for itself that's it's delicious to the last bite! read more

The food is GREAT. Was in Danbury Fair Mall on a whim & spotted it in the food court. I wasn't even hungry but I had to try, bc it's not every day you see a cute Jamaican spot in a food court. The prices were very reasonable & I will definitely be back to try more. The jerk fish is very good, the GOAS sauce is amazing (it's flavorful & very spicy!), and the gentleman working there is super nice. I think he might be the owner & if he is, I pray his business is successful & EXPANDS. Good food at good prices is very hard to come by these days but he is definitely providing it! read more

If this location refers to the food court in the Danbury fair mall then this review is for them! I was interested in trying a Jamaican cuisine and was not disappointed with this jerk chicken. The flavor was spicy and the chicken fell off the bone. You had the option of white rice or their mixed rice and I went with that. You also got some veggies on the side which were nothing special. The staff at the counter were super friendly. I will say it was a bit pricy, felt like the prices reflected that of like a sit down restaurant but this isn't a chain like all the other mall options so I'm not bothered by it! read more

Scotch Bonnet - Jerk chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

I entered the food court planning on getting a sandwich. I noticed Scotch Bonnet located at the beginning of the food court and sandwich plans went out the window-I'm not passing up curry goat! Everything looked fresh & delicious, and the goat was tender and just spicy enough! A little on the salty side but that's tempered by the rice. I ordered a small meal and it was a very generous portion, worth the $18. Service was friendly and I liked the natty hat in the server! I would definitely recommend and return! read more

The jerk chicken, beef patty, fried chicken and curry chicken are the best dishes there.