Minto Jamaican Market

Every time I stop by this Minto's, I'm always like "Damn, I need to review this place!" So, here I am...FINALLY getting to it. Love, love, looove me some Minto's! I've been to one other location on Franklin street, but this location has actually been my go-to. I come here for the meat patties and the Big Bamboo canned Sea Moss. When I'm having a craving, I'll often drive to this market on my lunch break to get my fix. The only thing is, they don't always have the patties. It's best to call beforehand but... sometimes they don't even answer the phone. I like to just show up there anyways because I love perusing the market and grabbing random snacks. They've got all kinds of Caribbean snacks and spices. They also sell frozen patties in bulk that you can heat up for later. They switch up the meat patty flavors pretty often, so don't come here expecting to get one specific flavor. Also, this location is a market and not a juice bar or restaurant like their other locations. But, it still has a lot to offer. Service is hit or miss and really depends on who's working that day.Grateful that this market is so close to my job because it always hits the spot when I'm having a craving for meat patties.

Can't complain too much about this place considering there aren't many other dedicated Jamaican markets in the bay area. The store is really small, but it does the job.They sell patties (both uncooked and cooked (in a little toaster oven behind the counter)). The unheated ones are bagged up in random quantities, but you can request to have more or less. The patties are frozen/pre-made so don't expect it to be of homemade quality. They also sell plantains, spice buns (by the loaf and individual), canned cheese, water crackers, soap, spices, etc.Prices are steep, but if you're desperate for some specialty Jamaican items, this is the place to go. Credit card accepted. Service is OK - no greeting and the employees just mind their own business which is fine.

We love stopping into Jamaican Markets to check out the varieties of seasonings, marinades and ingredients. We were heading to dinner when we saw this shop and had to stop me.The store is on the smaller side, but they had a great variety of options. We saw some seasonings here that we couldn't recall from other markets.We had the chance to talk to one of the owners and learned they own a few businesses in the area. We love supporting local and it's even more fun when we get to talk with the owners and staff about their favorite ingredients, products and other places in town that we can check out.It's definitely worth stopping by, especially if you love to cook with Jamaican spices at home.

Went in to buy a Vitamalt when my partner saw some palo santo and picked up a couple sticks to buy. He rang us up and I noticed the price was outrageously high. That was when he told me each palo santo stick was $5 which is ludicrously expensive, but since I had already swiped my card he said he couldn't void the sale. I asked him if he could try and then another dude comes from the back and they both start talking at the same time explaining why they couldn't void the sale. It made no sense. I should have just walked out. Feeling like I got duped. Which is a huge bummer cause I was so happy they had Vitamalt and I'm always stoked to new local shops like this one. I'm not coming back.

I came back! The shopkeeper remembered me. He said, "I'm glad to see you're getting better at this dish!" I guess I looked more confident. :)

This is a great little find! The only place I have seen that sells scotch bonnet peppers! They have so many sauces, marinades, and spices. Plus they sell frozen and fresh beef patties. I got the chicken, beef, and vegetable. The chicken was curry flavored and was so good. It was my first time having one other than beef. The vegetable one was not my favorite and I think I will try the spinach one instead next time. The beef was excellent and I will definitely go back for more. They sell a ton of these fresh patties so if you need a lot I would call ahead of time.

Ordered 3 curry chicken patties. I was disappointed it was dry! It barely had any curry sauce and was expecting the crust to be flavorful but it was dry and bland. I asked the cashier what other patties they had and she said that's all they had left. The person who inquired after me, asked the same question and the cashier told her there were curry chicken and also spinach patty available. I wished I would've know that when I was ordering. I just hope it being dry was a one off. Lastly, when giving me my change, she said they ran out of quarters and gave me the blank stare. I didn't have any coins so I didn't know what else to say but just keep it since you ain't got it. I hope their restaurant part is better.

My go to for Jamaican ingredients. The patties are really good too. The young guy that usually occupies the counter is friendly and really helpful.

They are always in stock of all the items I need to make an authentic Caribbean dish at home here in the Bay Area of California. The service is great. Makes me feel like I am in the market in Jamaica oh and the Veggie Pattie between CoCo Bread is always delicious and fresh too.

No patties, no scotch bonnet peppers = wasted trip. It looked like everything else was stocked though. Just wish it had those two items.