I've been a few times now I get the curry chicken and it's sooooo good I normally don't even drive away just sit in the car and take a few tastes before I drive off read more

Very good taste for the fried fish. The place is cleaned. And the food was well prepared

Owner was very friendly. Food was tasty. They give large portions. I had enough food for the next day. The place reminds me of an eclectic backyard with a nice vibe. read more

UpStream Cafe - Decor - Caribbean Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

I found this still relatively new restaurant ( opened a little over a year apparently) on a whim when I was Google-searching vegetarian restaurants in the area after a Catskills hike trip with my family. I've NEVER had Jamaican food as a vegetarian because usually it's meat-heavy so I was curious. Imagine my surprise when I read their website blurb that its owner used to work as a chef at one of my favorite restaurants in NYC (Gramercy Tavern) to name a few greats. How good could it be?? My taste buds were put to the test. As soon as we stepped into the door, we were warmly greeted by Shereen who was quick to accommodate our seating preference as my mom asked for one of the tables to be arranged differently. The decor and colors of the space itself lent itself to tropical and bright tones-- a calming and cozy vibe. Throughout our meal time there, Shereen and Chef Garfield were personable and checked in on us on how things were, etc. without being intrusive. We were forewarned that they didn't have tofu initially but from the vegan menu, we ordered four dishes and were given spinach patty as a complimentary dish. Spinach patty- warm and lovely, reminded me of empanada.. I'm a sucker for those Curry chickpeas- the chickpeas seemed more on the al dente side and curry was flavorful and strong (tastes like turmeric was in it so make sure you like turmeric), went delicious with rice Oyster mushroom (with rice/peas and with quinoa)- my favorite was the mushroom!! Well seasoned wonder and with quinoa it was the perfect combination texture-wise Vegetable lasagna- Soft layers without being soggy with sauce being on the sweeter side but ingredients all tasted fresh and savory Sorel with ginger- ginger is strong and tastes very sour and healthy, it was refreshing but best to save for when you really need a wake-up call They also give back to the community- be sure to check this restaurant out if you are in the area!! Telling all my foodie friends. :) read more

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Soooooo GOOD, Incredible Jamaican food!!!! Always made to order so it's hot and fresh every time. Such a homie place, feel like an chill island when u step in there and the family who runs the place is so lovely My go to is their Steamed Veg with salt-fish Roti and Fried Whitening with Rice N pees with Steamed Veg. Paired off with Sorrel and Ginger juice My partner gets the brown stew beef with Rice N Pees with steamed Veg. or Shrimp Rasta Paste. Paired with freshly crushed Pineapple Ginger juice. Can't go wrong with this place I usually order lunch and dinner to go that I can't never decide which plate to order read more

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My favorite Jamaican place in Poughkeepsie. Always fresh and delicious. Wide selection of menu items with several vegan options. Only thing to improve is more vegetables like cabbage and callaloo or kale with the entrees. Otherwise, just perfect. read more

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Amazing. Great Caribbean food at great prices. The owner/head chef is knowledgeable and took the time to step out of the kitchen and talk shop with a fellow chef, my husband. Everything is made fresh and the flavors are great. We had fried fish, vegetables and rice with two types of chi ken served with rice and veggies. Take a few meat pies to go. They are so good. Heat them up on 400 for 5 minutes to re-crisp. On a rainy day his oxtail soup will warm you up quick and so will the curried goat. This is a gem of find. We will definitely be back to this local establishment that truly has the island vibe of kindness and hospitality. read more

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Best Jamaican Food ever- everything fresh and delicious ! Prepared by the owner - chef! Sweet kind owners. If you find yourself in the area do yourself a favor and patronize this great establishment. read more

Super cute place on main street very warm feeling. The waiter was super helpful and the food was prepared by the chef who made sure to come out and check on us. Not the best judge on Jamaican food because it is my first time. The jerk chicken wrap has a good spice kick to it but the fries were a perfect combo. And the homemade pineapple ginger juice is a must try! read more

UpStream Cafe - Jerck chicken wrap and jerk chicken lunch special, pineapple ginger juice - Caribbean Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

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This is a great vegan-friendly spot. There is a dedicated section of the menu for vegan options. The inside is very cute and welcoming. The owner is so sweet and friendly. It's a great value for the amount of food you get. If you like chickpeas then the chickpea curry is a must. As a big lover of chickpeas I was very happy with the generous portion. Everyone in our party was happy with their food. We got the jerk chicken roti, goat curry, and curry shrimp. This is a great place to stop by for lunch and perfect if you or someone in your party is vegan/vegetarian. read more

Charming intimate space. Shireen, the co-owner and hostess, is welcoming and helpful. Jamaican food was excellent. I had calf foot and my companion jerk chicken. Recommend highly for lunch. read more

Saw the reviews on other sites and was in the area so I decided to give this Cafe a try. Very glad I did. The food was great and the staff couldn't have been nicer. Glad I gave it a try and will definitely be back. read more

My family stopped by for a delicious lunch of curry goat, oxtail roti and escabeiched snapper. The place is lovely and proprietors are so welcoming and helpful. read more

Dear Upstream Cafe, It's was so good to come home and see our bun , freshly baked bread and fried fish. Especially after spending easter Good Friday in a location where we were not able to get out hands on the traditional bun and cheese. Let's talk about this bread: Omg!! Wickedly good! Soft! It's life a soft hard dough bread but on the healthy side. The bun: you can actually see the fruits!! Best part was it was not too sweet! It's a spice bun not a sweet bun. The esco fish! When you can eat a fried fish cold. That's when you know the fish is gooooood! Simply put! Thank you upstream The Reid Family. read more

Huge portions, great flavor, a surprisingly diverse menu that also has really authentic Caribbean cuisine. The pricing is great and the customer service is top-tier. It is a favorite of mine. The atmosphere and interior is very elegant, they put thought in the layout. read more