Weekness For Sweetness

My go to Caribbean Place in the Greenbelt area. Tips1) Try the black cake; it looks funny but it's one of my favorite desserts... around the world. ask for the Icing 2) The Brown stew chicken is likely some of the best you will ever taste.3) The curry chicken is good, Jerky not extremely spicy, so they cater to everyone. 4) you will have to ask for plantains instead of sweet potato.5) don't be fooled by the look or the name, the food is excellent.Small business SUPPORT THESSE FOLKS!!!!

Visited this place a few times this summer as an alternative to my normal Jamaican cuisine spot. I was referred to try this place and going in I did not have real expectations other than to fix a craving however I left with a feeling of gratitude. One thing I like about this place is the food seems fresh. When experiencing Jamaican food in the DMV sometimes it can be a dice roll but and when you find a good restaurant it becomes a go-to especially if they are consistent. Sometimes you can tell food isn't fresh when it is loaded with salt as a preservative or to restore flavor. Weakness For Sweetness seems to pass the freshness test. My first experience this summer I thought perhaps the food lacked the full flavor I am accustomed to however after that first visit it was clear to me that other Jamaican restaurants simply were over seasoning their dishes. Another thing to note is Weakness For Sweetness spares no open space in the to-go box. They fill the to-go boxes with food. Every time I visited this summer I was able to save some of the food for leftovers. I ordered Large both times. Actually my wife and kids were able to share two large meals. They also sell baked goods here however I probably won't purchase any more sweets from here because the cakes don't seem to have the depth of flavor and sweetness I am accustomed to. It could be a cultural thing but I expect a bit more from pound cake and lemon cake. I tried the cakes on two separate occasions to confirm. The cakes tastes good but again just a bit short of my general expectations. For me there are options at other places to meet my sweet tooth.I want to talk about the customer service but again I recognize that generally many Caribbean restaurants in the DMV aren't known for their interpersonal friendliness. At Weakness For Sweetness I've tried engaging the older lady who takes the orders and packs the food and honestly the interactions have been very dry however I know the respect and appreciation is there because she always is very deliberate and intentional when thanking me as she hands me my food and depart. My last visit this gesture was bit of a relief because her interaction with me was rather cold up until that point and I wasn't sure if I rubbed her the wrong way or if she just was having a bad day.Overall, this place is good and one which I will return. To date I have tried the following dishes from Weakness For Sweetness:1) Oxtail2) Brown Stew Chicken3) Curry Goat4) Plantains5) Rice & Peas6) Beef Patty7) Strawberry Mango Ginger drink8) Lemon Cake9) Butter Pound Cake

The food was alright. It was not bad, but that's it. The chicken patty could've had more texture; it was very pasty and the patty itself was a bit dry. The rasta pasta was good. The noodles used was different than what I am used too - but the flavor was there.I think I'll try something else for sure.

Super overpriced, ran out of certain popular items and the vibe is stale, certainly don't recommend this place. Maybe this is another pandemic casualty that still hasn't recovered and considering what I mentioned, probably never will.

My favorite dish at Weakness for Sweetness is the Jerk salmon with vegetables, plantains and "Bob Marley" rice. The salmon is always fresh and prepared exquisitely. The "Bob Marley" rice is Spanish style yellow rice with seasonings and chopped vegetables. The dish just works. Their jerk is not overly spicy and very flavorful. The curried dishes are worth a try as well. I am a roti addict, and here it is cooked just the way I like it. I still have yet to try their version of Jamaica's national dish, Ackee and salt fish. In most of the dishes you can see and definitely tastes the fresh spices like thyme, allspice, and peppers. They sale extra gravy/sauce like jerk or curry. Get the extra. Also, the Bob Marley rice is a must, even if peas and rice is your go-to. Just add the other rice dish as a side order to compare.The desserts push the stars up a notch. So many fresh baked cakes, breads, pies. The coco bread is so filling and pleasantly so. The red velvet cake has to be my favorite guilty pleasure. Pro tip- make sure to stop in on Jamaican Independence day and Bob Marley's birthday. They add specials to the menu that are outstanding. Lastly, the staff and owner are downright nice. They answer your questions and will let you know if your request can be accommodated, like more rice in lieu of plantains. Just a great place in Prince George's County to get Jamaican cuisine and scratch baked sweets.

Lawd have mercy! I am beyond glad that I finally tried this place after noting that I would for a few years now. I ordered the jerk tilapia and I think that I made the perfect choice! Now before I get into depth of this review, I want to say that this isn't your typical no frills dried up Jamaican place. They are as authentic as it gets, and they put love into the food. You can feel this by the exchange that you get when you walk inside, the rich aroma in the air, and the magical taste of the food.Now, getting into the tilapia! Upon the first bite, my eyes lit up like a Christmas tree with new bulbs!!! The jerk was nice and spicy, and the fish was absolutely cooked perfectly. Crispy on the outside, with moist white meat on the inside!!! The cabbage was nice and flavorful, and the plantains were nice and sweet with a touch of softness and crispiness at the same time! I also really appreciated the portion size, I ordered a dinner portion and there was enough food to last me two days. Deliciousness + generosity is a win in my books.The only thing keeping me from giving 5 stars, is the time management. I called my order in and they told me it'd be 15 minutes, I get there and waited 30 more minutes for a total if 45 minutes until my food was ready.. I do know that my food was made with love and care, but it'd be nice to know this instead of being told an inaccurate time. They runnin on island time baby!Nevertheless I was very satisfied with my overall experience, and I will be back to try more dishes in the near future. I highly recommend this spot! Cheers to good eats!

LOVE LOVE LOVE their food. Those jerk wings Lawd! great service! I am definitely a regular.

I came here a lot. For the past 5 years Probably on average once or twice a week until I moved. Today was my last day. I came in at 10:58. Door was open. I asked y'all open. The cook comes out and rudely says, what do you think? Not "we will be in 5 minutes." Not, "just wait a little while till we get everything going and the lights on". Nah he wants me to think it's my fault. No problem. I'll keep my money in my pocket good bruva. Poor service leads to poor bottom line and little profit. Consider that next time. Everyone is entitled to a bad day but this was the last day for me.

i waited 50 minutes for soup and fried fish dinner. i got home with yams, just cabbage. im pissEd. The cashiers were very confused. If you want your food right I wouldn't recommen.Dissappointed I had to wait so long. I won't be back

I haven't been in about a year I was really disappointed. Guess they have a new cook! Won't be ordering from them anymore!