Jamaican D's

I like this restaurant food is always hot and fresh. They stay packed. I think they make the best jerk.

So we were chilling on my front porch today because it was beautiful out. All that yip-yappin' and jaw-jackin' got us hungry. Earlier we were talking about really wanting Caribbean food today. There a place a stones throw from me that I like but I was feeling super comfy and unwilling to walk the 20 minute round trip. So we jumped on Grubhub. This place was one of the top so we both got the jerk chicken meal. $19 each. The other place I like round the way is like $12 so I was like Ugg this kinda sucks. When I got it and tried it though I was not upset. This food was great. The jerk chicken has a little sweetness to its BBQ which is my jam. The rice and beans were a little spicy. Great together. The Mac and cheese was awesome. The food is two meals worth. Also they delivered super quick and had their own car! Damn this place must be making bucks. So now I don't think I'll do the cheap place again.

I've been to Jamaica a few times and have eaten Caribbean/Jamaican food from California down to Florida. Jamaica D's was recommended to me when I moved to Philly, and I first got the chance to try them out. Impressive use of what they have to make solid food. Let me explain.Jamaica D's is a small establishment in North Philly that gets plenty of love from all over and considering how small the establishment is that isn't a surprise; many small restaurants tend to pack big flavors. I went ahead and ordered the Jamaican jerk combo alongside the BBQ jerk with sides of the classic rice and peas, macaroni and cheese, greens, and sweet potatoes. The food was plenty and flavorful, but it just was missing that Caribbean/Jamaican flavor all around. What makes jerk chicken is the grill/cooking device that often gives off large quantities of smoke that exemplifies how the meat and seasonings interact with the grill to create a flavorful and masterful taste. Jamaica D's is under an apartment, so this cooking technique could not be mastered by any means. Additionally, their "spicy" sauce was not spicy by any measure, but the sweet potatoes were indeed sweet while the macaroni and cheese and rice and peas complemented the jerk chicken well. I'm not sure why the restaurant has "BBQ Jerk" as there is nothing Jerk about it. It is plain old BBQ chicken. Jamaica D's is really missing that Caribbean flavor, and though they cannot obtain the equipment to give the chicken its true color and smoky flavor, they could try changing their seasonings/marinade and "spicy" sauce to start. Otherwise, pretty solid

Another great plate from Jamaican D's at Attic Brewery. Great food. Friendly service. Ask questions if you dont have much experience with Jamaican food and give something new a try. Great flavors! We had oxtails and rice and peas... cabbage and fried whiting. We ordered a rice and peas side and got some curry sauce on the side. Spicy and really good. If you havent had anything new in a while try this!

I love Jamaican food. It's definitely in my top 3 favorite cuisines. I normally order oxtails whenever I have it but I was in the mood for something spicy. My fiancé & I both ordered the medium spicy jerk chicken with 3 sides for $13 and my daughter order the small BBQ chicken with two sides for $11. Love it!! The place is cash only so make sure you plan for that. There's also an atm instead of you forget. Fast service. Friendly workers. The portion sizes are really good. There isn't a parking lot so prepare to find street parking. We found a spot right across the street & didn't have to walk far at all. There's no dining area, all orders are to go. I didn't have expectations when coming in but from someone who has eaten Jamaican food from all over, there's is the real thing.

the mac and cheese is was a 10/10 so good. the curry chicken was also really good but the gravy on the rice was extremely spicy. My only issue is the consistency, you never know what your going to get with the spice level. The last couple times I had it, it wasn't that hot but this time it was almost un enjoyably hot. Also, customer service is ok. The young lady didn't speak when we came in but wasn't rude when we were ordering and helped us out after having difficulties.

Very Good food I would recommend eating here if you are in the vicinity. You will likely have to wait outside or even place an order outside unless you order via phone.

Do not place an order and try to retract it. NO ONE EVER answers the phone. That's why they use PayPal. Once they have your money; it's done. I and other relatives tending to my recovering mother. Lots of money could have been had over time, but due to shady business practices, I'll never, and will whole-heartedly recommend that NO ONE from THIS household or family EVER, patronizes this business again. Grab the money now; losers in the long run. Bye mofos!!

Place has gone downhill and looks dirty and unkept. My Mac n cheese and rice was horrible. The rice had a funny rancid smell like it wasn't fresh. My chicken didn't taste fresh. I'm sad because the food used to be delicious but now it's poor quality. There are many options for Jamaican food in Philly, unfortunately I will have to move away from Jamaican D's good tasty food.

Good portions and consistently tasty food. I always get the bbq chicken, rice and beans and cabbage. I've tried the Mac and cheese and yams, which are good but I've had better. The potato salad is also okay.