The Original Coley's is original, thoughtful and enjoyable. This truly authentic Caribbean Soul Food spot brings Jamaican cuisine with a flavor rich unique twist that all much try. They have curry, stew, jerk things and good portions in plate form. Loads of vegan and vegetarian options including Callaloo, Ackee, Jerk Veggies, Veggie Patties, Plantains, Rice, Peas and refreshments in bottle form. The Ackee and Callaloo Plate is one of my favorites. The vibes inside are mellow yet very warm and the service is excellent though I mainly do delivery/takeout. If dining in you can enjoy their homey touches, greenery, art and flatscreen TV. They have some pantry items such as sauces, seasonings, crackers, etc as well as desserts. It's tucked away in a small plaza off Burbank Blvd/Hazeltine Avenue with a small yet spacious lot that's rarely full. Street parking is plentiful though I can actually walk here (only a mile from home). Restrooms are gender neutral, always clean. Good spot to enjoy solo or with a small group. My friends in Van Nuys enjoy this place often, and we're all the same distance. Enjoy this awesome Valley must! read more

I experienced excellent customer service, but the food was a bit hit-or-miss for me. Starting with the highlights, the Jamaican beef patties were fire. I honestly wish I had ordered more than two. The fresh juices were also a standout; the Pineapple Ginger and Hibiscus were both spot on. Even the imported ginger beer from Kingston was really good. The jerk wings were absolutely delicious, and those small bread rolls (similar to cornbread muffins) were super tasty. The peas and rice and the plantains were also on point. Now for the downsides, the oxtails were disappointing. They weren't very meaty, and at $35 a plate, I expected more than mostly bones. I did get one decent piece, but overall it didn't feel worth the price. The vegetables were also bland. Dessert was another letdown. The sweet potato pie wasn't sweet enough and had an overpowering nutmeg flavor. The cobbler was undercooked, the crust was raw and inedible, and the peaches tasted like they came straight from a can. Overall, a mixed experience, but I'd still come back for the patties, wings, and fresh juices. read more

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Love coming to this restaurant. I've been to a lot of them, but if you're looking for originality, excellent food, great customer service and a family friendly environment, then this is the place to come. Always 10/10 on everything, no matter what day or time you choose to come!! read more

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Lady welcomed us with a smile and help answer my questions patiently. I like Jamaican veggie patty so ordered that. And some veggie curry lunch to go. As soon as I got back home I tried the festival and it reminded me of an Indian sweet fried puri we make back home. And the rice with chickpeas and cabbage had a nice charcoal biryani aroma to it. Finished all the food quickly. Will definitely suggest this place for their veggie curry. So I like to drink soursop green tea high in antioxidants and soursop used as chemo alternative back home in India. So wanted to try that but the lady said it has added sugar. I would totally drink a fresh raw soursop juice if they had a small batch of that. Or could make a sugar batch on the spot as per customer demands. Jus saying. Cool relaxed ambiance. And I think the owner walked in with cool cap and long cinnamon roll bun look, asked everyone how they doing and find everything ok. Pretty cool dude. The only thing I didn't like is that I noticed the lady gave free samples to a couple who walked into the restaurant when we did. And I felt like I was curious about the food and soursop juice but didn't get any sample. Hehe. read more

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I decided to make the trip out to OG Coley's and was super excited to try from the videos and reviews that I saw online. But with just the oxtail plate, side pattie, and a soursop drink, that was about $50, which was a bit on the pricer side, and it really didn't leave me feeling full or super thrilled after trying it. I'm glad to know there is a Caribbean restaurant in the valley, but I probably would never go again. read more

The Original Coley’s - Caribbean Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

They get the orders wrong you asked for brown stew fish, and they give you steamed fish. Then when you complain about it, they tell you take a picture. You send a picture of the dry rice and the steamed fish. A stew is supposed to be a wet dish, not a dry dish. And if you go there and order, make sure you check what they put in the bag before you walk out because if you don't, it's gonna be a whole lot of excuses i've been eating Jamaican food for the past 45 years when Mr.Coley was running the restaurant everything's was perfect read more

The Original Coley’s - The dry brown stew fish - Caribbean Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

This restaurant cooks the most delicious oxtail , and peach cobbler dessert ! It's not too sweet , it's just perfect ! And the service is great as well . I've also tried their curry chicken , and jerk chicken . It's just as exceptional . read more

Fire that what it is! My husband had the goat curry plate and I had the jerk chicken salad. My new obsession is anything ginger so I opted for the Jamaican Ginger Beer, wow!! I finished it before my food came bc it was the best I've ever tasted. Neil suggested the Pineapple Ginger juice made in-house. Definitely a must try when you come in! We'll be back! Thanks for the amazing customer care Neil! read more

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COLEYS IS BACK! ( I may be a little late lol). I grew up on Coleys when they were over on Florence 20+ years ago. Glad to see the family is back and serving the community. The service was top tier, I was greeted by what I believe is one of the daughters. After she took my order I posted up in the restaurant and watched the many hames they had in the TVs. The ambiance is a homey vibe. The food is everything I remembered it to be. It was a nostalgic experience similar to the critics in ratatouille, it transported me back to my childhood, they clearly didn't lose their touch. I ordered the Jerk Chicken Plate with Rice and Peas festival, Plantain, a side of Jerk Wings and Saltfish Fritters. Everything tasted fresh and was seasoned by Jah! LOVE! 100/10 experience check it out if you're in the area or just want some good Jamaican Food. read more

The Original Coley’s - Jerk Chicken and Saltfish Fritters - Caribbean Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Once again 10 out of 10, Coley's has never failed me yet! Always hot, flavorful, delicious! I had th Brown stew chicken with rice and peas, plantain, festival bread and callaloo lunch platter with a pea soup which is super good. I also tried the macaroni and cheese for the first time and it was dynamite! Service is always nice, helpful, and gracious. Always clean and always people dining in, ordering takeout, or picking up orders. Yes the food is that good! read more

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Discovered The Original Coley's from a TikTok and boy I'm glad I did! The person who took our order answered all our questions about the menu, and when we did order the food came out very quick! That person also let us know how everything is made in-house, including the juices! We tried to Jamaica Punch, and it was so good! We tried the oxtail entree, jerk chicken lunch, curry goat, mac and cheese, and curry chicken patties. Everything was beyond flavorful and I can't wait to come back! read more

The Original Coley’s - Oxtail - Caribbean Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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Decided to have Coley's for lunch today and it was our first time! We decided to do takeout and waited about 10-15 min. Everything was still super hot when we got home, so you know it's super fresh! Inside has about 6-8 tables and is super welcoming. The staff were so nice. Pro tip: get one of their homemade juices -- they're soo good. My husband and I ordered: lunch portion jerk chicken, oxtails entree, goat curry a la carte, chicken curry patty, and mac n cheese. All the dishes were so good!! We were missing one of our fav Jamaican spots in New York and this held up so well!!! All of the meat dishes were so tender and packed with flavor. No notes. Can't wait to go back and try more of the menu! read more

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I definitely was excited to see Coley's while in the valley especially because of the greatness they're known for from their Inglewood location. I haven't had their food in many years and was excited to try. Unfortunately, I was very unimpressed. The food looked and smelled great however, that didn't match the taste. The jerk chicken had the spice but the flavor was lacking along with the sides. I also ordered a beef patty - the beef filling was gummy and tasted like it was microwaved. The service was great and I could tell they were making an effort to ensure we didn't wait very long for our food. It is a nicely decorated restaurant that was extremely clean and inviting. Even the music was great. I just wish I had much better things to say about the food. I wish them much success. read more

The Original Coley’s - Caribbean Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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The food is amazing amazing. Everything is made pretty much from scratch serving is amazing . Amazing amazing amazing amazing read more

The Original Coley’s - Yes it was that good. - Caribbean Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Great good and staff everything I had was great I do recommend this restaurant 100% the juices are fresh and good

Delicious! I'm a big jerk chicken and goat fan but was in a seafood mood so decided to try the jerk salmon, I had never had that combo before. It was delicious, plantains fried to perfection and good portions too. I ordered delivery so can't speak to the ambiance but look forward to trying other items here soon! read more

The Original Coley’s - Jerk Salmon - Caribbean Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Very unassuming spot next to the mail shop but good food and good service. Ordered the pineapple ginger drink which was delicious. Beef patty was good; a little spicy and moist. For the entree, I tried the jerk chicken. It wasn't spicy enough for me but the chicken was juicy and I really enjoyed the meal overall. Not sure if they toned down the seasoning for Angelenos but it's the best Jamaican food I've had in LA. read more

The Original Coley’s - Jerk Chicken entree with rice, Festival, plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

The best Jamaican food I've had on the west coast!!!! Omg!! I ordered the oxtail plate, beef patty and pineapple soda on uber eats, this restaurant is pretty far from where I live. It was packaged nicely, it was still hot! And the flavors were authentic and delicious. The oxtail falls off the bone! Everything was just finger licking good! read more

The Original Coley’s - Beef Patty - Caribbean Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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This place is nothing short of exceptional! The restaurant is clean and the aesthetic is relaxing. Real Caribbean vibe. The cashiers and the cooks are all so nice and helpful for those of us who don't eat Jamaican food on the regular and are looking for a good recommendation. All I know for sure is they have one of THE BEST beef patties in SoCal. So delicious. read more

My favorite Jamaican spot in the valley!! The curry chicken is on point every time and they are so friendly here! read more

The Original Coley’s - a plate of food - Caribbean Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

I was recommended this place because they have great lunch specials. I ordered lunch online for pickup. Private Parking lot with plenty of parking spots. Inside was great atmosphere with a welcoming vibe. TVs inside. Beautiful Jamaican artwork. Affordable prices. I ordered the Jerk Chicken lunch special. I would have wanted my jerk a little bit spicier. Friendly and helpful customer service. I will return next time I am in my home state. Cheers~! read more

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Great service, AMAZING food. Oxtail entree with 2 beef patties, on my mama 10/10. And the Jamaica punch so good I been sipping it slow asl to let the relationship last as long as possible. This was takeout, so though food was still piping hot by the time we got home, highly recommend popping the patties in the air fryer for maximum experience. My God.... Would HIGHLY recommend The Original Coley's to a friend or stranger: read more

The Original Coley’s - My God..... - Caribbean Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Great tasting food and very good service. I've ordered oxtail and each time it was tender and succulent. The same is true for the curry dishes and the akee. Just real Jamaican food. A bit pricey but worth it. read more

This place is beyond authentic. I've had jerk in Kingston from both a restaurant and some old guy grilling on the side of the road. This is better. They got the real thing. read more

I came across this wonderful place unexpectedly as I was in the area after gathering an entertainment permit for my daughter. I was in the mood for Jamaican food and Yelp reviews led me here. After parking I made my way inside where I was immediately greeted. I knew that I instantly wanted a beef patty before ordering an entree. I ordered a side of oxtail gravy to go with it and let me tell you! The patty was delicious itself but the gravy, which I had never had before with a patty was NEXT LEVEL! The gravy alone could be eaten by itself. Next I settled on an entree which was the lunch special(jerk chicken, rice and peas, steamed vegetables, a plantain, and a festival). ALL of it was delicious! The beef patty and gravy made me full enough so I only had a few bites of the lunch special. I boxed that up to take with me. I initially started out inside but the weather was so nice I moved to the patio. The owner quickly adjusted the outdoor seating and wiped my table down with no hesitation. She was very gracious and hospitable. The service was EXCELLENT! While I was in the process of paying I sat both the owner and her father and received a in-depth education on the menu items and how some of them came to be. It was a pleasant experience and I HIGHKY recommend this place to anyone looking for GREAT food and GREAT service!! read more

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This is small spot in an L-shaped mall, but the interior is cute and feels welcoming. We need more cool spots like this in Valley Glen. The staff was super-friendly and attentive. My party enjoyed the patties and the jerk chicken, but the stand-out flavors for me were: 1) The curry shrimp. The sauce was delicious and I wanted *tons* more of it, because it added so much flavor to my rice and peas. It's not heavy like Asian curries, it's more subtle, but delicious. I wish I could have saturated the rice and peas in that flavor. Really, really good. 2) The brownstew snapper! I preface this by saying that I'm not much of a fish guy. I love sashimi, but I rarely cook fish beyond tilapia and similar white fishes. I almost never order cooked fish either, outside of an occasional salmon. The brownstew snapper was *phenomenal* to my taste buds. The texture was great, the sauce and seasonings were great. Even the skin was great, and I typically avoid fish skin, because, well, I'm kind of a fish wuss, and fish skin can be unpleasant in some manifestations. I was so delighted to find an iteration of fish that exceeded my expectations and made me crave more of it. I marveled about the fish for the next two days. I'm so glad we stopped into Coley's! read more

Great food and service We ordered the oxtail jerk chicken and brown stew chicken. They were all so tasty. read more

The Original Coley’s - Jerk Chicken Lunch Special - Caribbean Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Found this place from a friend! We bought fried chicken, curry veggie, and oxtails. 1. Fried chicken was amazing, very moist, batter was just right crunchy & flavorful 2. Curry Veggie was my fave! I've never had chickpeas in my veg but now I'm in love 3. The oxtails were tender and had a lot of gravy Service was great, Thank you to the lady who brought the food out to me because I wasn't feeling well. Bless her Ambiance is 10/10! It's nice and comfortable! I could see myself visiting and dining on a random day for some good food. read more

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Just have to say that the jerk chicken here was succulent and the sauce that was with it was mouth watering. The rice was fine and had more flavor once it was with the jerk chicken sauce. Not to mention that their mango hot sauce was odd but didnt make the flavor any less satisfying. The plantain was good and the bread was not overly dry either. I had gotten their peach cobbler and wow! That dessert was heavenly and not overly sweet and sugary. I did order their Jamaican juice which was good but preferably too sugary for my taste. I will try their other juice selections though. The service was quick and the staff was friendly. Definitely coming back to try other foods. Plus the lunch specials jerk chicken plate was reasonably priced with the amount of food you get. read more

Love coming here for the patties and jerk chicken plate! Everything is so flavorful, fresh, and delicious. Owners are really nice and friendly. Best Jamaican food in the LA area. read more

Do you want to feel like you're with family? Do you want to feel like you're in Jamaica? Stop by Coley's Jamaican restaurant on Burbank Blvd in Sherman Oaks. It was so lovely just speaking to everyone and catching up. I've followed Coley's from two locations to this current locale. I ordered the oxtail meal, cooked by Mr. Coley's daughter. It was a melt-in-your-mouth, smokey, and delicious experience. The rice, festival bread, and plantains brought me back to my friends' homes in New York. And you can't have Jamaican food without getting a beef patty. I have leftovers for tomorrow. The restaurant is perfectly located with plenty of parking. The restaurant is cozy and comfortable, adorned with photos of Jamaica. Or sit outside on the adorable patio. You can also purchase Jamaican seasonings and various drinks and desserts. Suffice to say, I'm full. :) read more

The Original Coley’s - Jamaican Beef Patty - Caribbean Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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Had a craving for jerk chicken and decided to try Coley's. This has got to be the best jerk chicken I've had in LA. The meat was so tender and the juice was unreal. Our server was the sweetest, such a homey feel. I'll definitely be back. Oh and the banana pudding was out of this world. read more

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My daughter ask to order her some Oxtails & I ordered the Vegan veggie Soup with peas & rice it was yummy. My daughter said mom it's good I would get it again. My soup I will definitely getting again but Veggie Soup with dumplings. read more

Went here with a friend today for a birthday meal. The customer service excellent, everyone was very welcoming. The owner greets and mingles with the customers and the food was absolutely delicious! Flavorful, large portions, and very authentic. It was nicely decorated, simple and quaint and very clean. read more

I just had to order a beef patty and coco bread using Uber Eats. This pace NEVER misses. Always good food. I just tried to get a patty from another valley Jamaican restaurant. Dry and nasty patty dem. You can tell the patty was SEVERAL days old. No meat. What was I thinking? Not going to Coley's in the first place. Bless up. Amazing food! read more

Everything! Best Jamaican food on the west coast period! Everything you need to taste back home in JA. The food music and family owned. Cnaa beat dat! read more

Coley's you're the GOAT, of Jamaican cuisine, and the entire dining experience. On behalf of our family, your exceptional, delicious, and fresh food served at Dr. Ludlow Creary's repast was incredible. Your staff treated us so respectfully, kindly, and they moved about in such a busy environment, at the Petersen Museum, with so much ease, and confidence. We appreciate your support during a very difficult time. Love, The Creary Family read more

I ordered the patties and curry chicken from The Original Coley's, and everything was amazing. The food was full of flavor, fresh, and clearly made with care. The owner was really cool and welcoming, which made the experience even better. On top of that, the restaurant itself is a whole vibe with great energy, great atmosphere, and great food. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to and recommending to others. read more

Tired of lackluster big deal places that can't deliver on the promise of a great meal? Me too. Went here on a whim, looking for fried chicken that wasn't fast food. Ended up having the best meal I've had in months! Fried chicken was sensational. Jerk shrimp, amazing. Beef patties were UNREAL. Festival bread amazing. Plantains like the islands. Will be back often. Also very sweet and nice family running the place. read more

The BEST Jamaican spot that exists in LA. From the moment you walk in you are greeted with a huge smile and sometimes even a warm hug from the staff. The service is always top tier. They always have people walking in and out for pick up orders but they always manage so well with the staff they have. It's family owned and really work well together. The food...every time I go I do my best to rotate the menu but I always can't get enough of the fried chicken or the brown stew chicken. My cousins ordered the chicken soup and OMG just the smell of it let me know that is something I need to get next time. Everything is so well seasoned and everything just falls off the bone! The beef patties are always perfection and I love how they serve them so hot and on a plate plus cut in half. The ambiance is so fun and welcoming. It's truly a family restaurant and it's nice that the staff is so personable and walk around asking if everyone is doing great. Plus the playlist is always fire! They used to be in another area of North Hollywood and I was so sad when they moved away, now that they're down the street all is well again! If you want authentic Jamaican food served to you with a smile and cooked and seasoned to perfection please visit. My family and I have been coming here for years and we are so glad to have them back. read more

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