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    Tropical Island Coffee Cafe

    4.6 (202 reviews)
    InexpensiveCaribbean, Coffee & Tea
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    Curried Goat
    Devon M.

    Wasn't expecting good Jamaican food in Winchester of all places but I can say confidently that it was good. We ordered a beef patty and it had a good spice to it. I ordered the goat curry while my fiancée ordered the jerk chicken. Both come with rice and beans and cabbage. The jerk chicken had a nice spice to it and was exactly what I know jerk chicken to taste like. The goat curry was very flavorful and tender. It was easy to pull off the bone. The rice and beans could have had some salt and pepper but since mine had curry, it helped it out on the flavor. The cabbage had good flavor and wasn't mushy. The service here was fast. There were 2 employees: one woman taking orders and a man in the back cooking. He definitely knew what he was doing. The ambiance is casual and small restaurant. There's a fish tank by the front door in the window. There's tons of pictures from the owner in Jamaica on the walls. A lot of Jamaican decor around the restaurant. I'd happily eat here again if in Winchester. If you live in the area, highly recommend trying it.

    John J.

    Decided to travel around looking for a cool coffee shop and ended up in Winchester,VA. Besides Coffee (Blue Mountain Coffee), they served Jerk Chicken!! Score!! The coffee was very good. They had some packets for sale (ground only). The Jerk chicken was nice picy and tasty. The Curry chicken was also spicy and delicious. Good lunch special. The place had a decent Jamaican feel to it. I enjoyed my visit. Jamaica in Winchester, VA??? Glad it's there

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    Ben Y.

    Never had authentic Jamaican food... UNTIL TODAY! This food was so flavorful and well put together, uses some really interesting flavors and doesn't compromise itself for any American audiences. It is unabashedly from the Islands. The oxtail was well made but sadly I would say there wasn't enough meat on the bones. The side of Jerk Chicken was phenomenal and came with a good mix of white and dark meat. Even the chicken breast was juicy and moist. The only real major downside to the meal was the beef patty. It was dry and was more dough than beef. The meat on the inside was dry and desperately needed the hot sauce they have on hand. All in all a good experience but make sure you order the right things.

    Mister V.

    Tropical Island has outstanding authentic food. Flavorful, fresh and made to order ensures you're receiving quality food. Jerk shrimp had PLENTY of rice but I'd like to have a few more shrimp with a side of jerk.

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    Lor B.

    This place is worth the drive - I'd drive further just to keep eating plates and plates of the oxtail. The jerk chicken is also tasty af but the oxtail is incredible. Get the plate, you won't regret it. Order a side of greens - it's the perfect balance of tart, savory, spice and salt. Pour the Grace Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sauce over it all and you will think you've died and gone to Jamaican spicy heaven. I also got a beef pattie. I ended up buying 6 - 3 curry and 3 beef to take home. And order some Jamaican coffee - fucking delicious!

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    Curt F.

    Great Jamaican restaurant. I got the jerk chicken and it did not disappoint, also had a beef pastie and enjoyed both of them it's a lot closer than Montego Bay.

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    Bobby S.

    Best Jamaican food in a local spot with great service and vibes! I'm coming back for breakfast:)

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    Bruce K.

    Neat little spot that was unexpectedly delicious. I had lunch today and opted for the lunch special. Chicken (choose one of three kinds, I chose curry) with veggies and rice. It was super delicious. Spicy, but not *hot* spicy. Flavorful spicy. A solid portion of delicious food and even with a $2 drink Jamaican Ginger Beer (non-alcoholic) from the cooler, under $10 with tip. Yum!

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    Delicious, quality food. So far, I tried the oxtail dinner, jerk chicken and the patty. I am looking forward to trying it all.

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    This place is really good. The food is just amazing. Love the decor and chill vibe. Service was quick.

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    Amazing food, lots of options, huge portions, great friendly service! I can't wait to come back.

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    Staff refusing to wear face masks. Beef patties were burned, as well as the plantains. I don't recommend.

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    Island Food To Go

    Island Food To Go

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    Chef Pat, where do I start. I have not been to the Caribbean as yet, but all I want to say is you…read morehave truly blown me away. After a very long hike in the morning, the wife and I decided to pick up something for lunch. And while looking for something new in the area, the wife decided to give this place a shot. We stopped by the place which is tucked in between some other warehouse stores, in the corner, not on the main road. We decided to order our food and Chef Pat was so kind and professional, he stopped by our car in the parking lot as we were struggling to find the place. The food we ordered is in the pictures, jerk chicken, Ackee & Saltfish, Mango Rum Cake, conch fritters, plantains and some beans and rice. We were running late, so the chef said they will deliver the food to our place. When the food was delivered to us, there was some miscommunication between what was ordered vs. delivered. However, when we called them, they apologized for the mistake and took care of it right away. After all this, I was, tbh, a little upset. And we sat down to open our delivery boxes since we were super hungry. As the lids opened, the aroma of the food filled the area. My frown turned into a smile right away. Now, I was getting excited to try the food, everything was packed very nicely for delivery, & was still nice and warm. Once we started tasting the dishes, I was floored. I have to say, by far, very very far, this is the best Caribbean food I have had in the US, thus far. The jerk chicken is cooked to perfection, I believe the chef mentioned they make it fresh everyday. The plantains were just so amazing, caramelized to perfection. The conch fritters were a perfect accompaniment with a sweet and spicy sauce. What truly left me speechless was the ackee and Saltfish, I cannot even begin to describe how good that dish was. I am a fan of Caribbean food now, if it's this good! To finish off, we split the Mango Rum Cake, where all we kept saying, after every bite was "yummm", as we kept closing our eyes to experience that perfect finishing touch to our meal. The food was cooked with a lot of skill, care and tons of love. The staff is coming up to speed and being trained, but the attitude of the chef is super professional and customer care oriented. A Hell Yeah 5 Star Review! Will keep going here, for sure. Wish you much success...!!!

    The best Jamaican food we've had in the US, hands down. The food we ordered was so good, it made us…read morewant to book a trip to Jamaica right away! Island Food To Go is an operation ran by Chef Pat, and you can really taste the authenticity in his food. You pre-order via calling the number or directly texting the number that is provided and then you can pick up the food curb-side, or you can have it delivered to your home. The jerk chicken was mind-blowingly good; the jerk marinade was so well-balanced and it had just the right amount of heat for my taste. The salt-fish and ackee dish was so delicious! Combine that with the red beans and rice and you have a comforting and delicious meal that is soul-satisfying. With each entree you have a choice of either white rice, yellow rice or red beans and rice. The mango rum cake we ordered was moist, buttery and perfectly baked. I can't wait to order their caribbean spice cake next time. There was a massive mix-up in terms of what was charged and what was actually delivered when the delivery driver delivered our food, but the business owner was quick to rectify the driver's mistake. They are still fairly new and fine-tuning their logistics, but with their level of professionalism and superior quality of food, I see this place becoming a big success. Can't wait to order my next meal from them!

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