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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Great made to order Caribbean treats in the heart of the Charlotte Amalie shopping district…read more What we loved: * great service. We were informed that there might be a wait because of a large party. The timing was still comparable to other locations on the island. * fabulous drink options. I had the lime in the coconut frozen drink - served in a cool tilted glass! * tasty pineapple fried rice. * best plantains we had all week.

Amazing hidden gem! All of the bagels are toasted and made fresh each morning. I went with the…read moreZatar seasoned bagel with hummus and veggies and it was delicious! They have a lot of specialty coffee drinks here and a ton of food options, making it the perfect grab and go breakfast before a hike or trip to the beach. Easily my new favorite breakfast spot on the island and it's right near the town center, so easy to walk to. The food came out really quickly, and everything was super fresh. Staff are super kind and have great suggestions on food if you're stuck on what to order like me.

The best coffee shop in town. Middle of town. It has everything. Sandwiches for the beach. Pastries…read moreif you need a sweet. Coffee is delicious! Specialty drinks are my favorite. I get the Honey Sea Salt Latte. The staff are super chill and friendly. It's downtown but very relaxing and the perfect way to start the morning. Outdoor dining space and parking available as well. We made this stop each morning on our trip.

This was a return trip for us after a couple of years. Coco Jim's is just how we remembered it. The…read morefood is still great. His specialty of smoked chicken has just the right amount of spice for me. My wife's lobster roll was freshly made from scratch and perfectly seasoned. Don't go if you are in a hurry. Everything is made fresh to order and may take a little time. But it will be brought to your table after a generous serving of chili that can compete with any on the main land. While you wait, enjoy a Painkiller. This is another specialty that can now be bought by the gallon and brought home. The location is right off of the main road, but you wouldn't necessarily notice except when a truck drives by. His friendly dogs will keep you company and are always protecting you from local wildlife. Coco Jim's is a highly recommended experience for anyone visiting St. John. We plan one more visit before our vacation has ended.

Reason #1398 to check Yelp first: You'll find hidden gems like Coco Jim's…read more - Super nice guy* - Delicious, cold drinks - Fun environment (license plates, marine paraphernalia, picnic tables) - Super tasty smoked chicken, chili, coleslaw, & potato salad *Nicest person we met in the USVI, hands down. He offered to take a photo of us together & even gave us a free t-shirt. I also appreciate his honesty - He told us that the smoked chicken entree was good enough for two. It was, indeed, good enough for two! That saved us some money & from creating unnecessary food waste. I would recommend skipping some of the other tourist traps on the island & heading straight for Coco Jim's for lunch instead. Tell him Rachel from Providence sent you!

A few friends of ours that live in St Croix took us out to Frescos for a group gathering. This…read moreplace is owned by a couple from the States and they were so nice and accommodating. Our group had kids so we were seated outside on the back large patio. They were able to run and play to their hearts content! The food was good and the atmosphere was great!

We had an amazingly good lunch. Wife had the Mahi BLT and I had a salad. Food couldn't have been…read morebetter. Sat on the back patio. Perfect. Service was good until we were trying to leave. It took about 30 minutes to get our bill, pay, and get our change. Otherwise great

Don't miss this gem! Quaint little shipping container. Top notch breakfast sandwich's and really…read moregood coffees. We had both their ice latte and hot chai. Excellent. Bought some muffins for the road and they were homemade and fresh out of the oven, Still warm. The girls were extremely nice and had excellent service. 10/10 would recommend to anyone.

We love Mary and Sanica are the best!! Make sure you try their bush tea, it is wonderful; helped my…read morehusband feel so good! We started our day with a cup, thank you ladies!! They have great grab and go options for the beach and hiking trails!! Make sure you stop in and say hello to the ladies:)

While touring the USVI I had the pleasure of trying several different types of places and Hook'd is…read morean was an absolute pleasure of mine. I ended up showing up early so I was only able to see and try the breakfast menu and drinks, so those are the only items I can rate Ambiance: 5 stars. It's an open floor plan right on the dock. We were able to sit right next to the water and get some fresh air. The place isn't too loud, but very inviting. They have a bottomless mimosa option and this place feels like it would be a great brunch vibe Service: 4 stars. Staff was super nice and waitress was helpful in regards of what to order. There was an issue with steak being overcooked and they were able to replace it, but it did take taking to 3 different people, which I thought was weird Drinks: 3.5 stars. The Rum away with me was absolutely wonderful, but the White Russian was not good at all Food : 4.5 stars Steak and eggs was fantastic. We had to get the steak recooked, but when it was made well, it was a top shelf steak. Crab cakes: also would recommend! No notes here Breakfast burger:,really loved the fact that the patty was smashed. I was worried that there was too much going on but everything combined quite nicely. I got the breakfast potatoes and they weren't really anything special. Overall this place was a 4.5 stars, but I'm rounding up to 5 because the vibe and views were immaculate

Good spot for casual dining and a drink…read more Staff were friendly and attentive. I ordered the Fish And Chips ($29), a large portion of Fish and a generous amount of fries with a very tasty coleslaw. Free parking located on site. (parking garage). Be aware, and check your receipt as gratuity may have been added.