Many reviewers praise Janette's Spicy Caribbean Food for authentic Jamaican flavors, with jerk chicken, curry goat, oxtail, and beef patties highlighted and rice and peas and plantains often described as spot on. Described as a hidden gem with generous portions and a homemade feel, the meals come with friendly, welcoming service. Takeout is the focus, with many recommending calling ahead or ordering in advance and noting that a takeout counter setup means you may wait at busy times. Several notes mention visibility issues and occasional long waits or brief closures, but diners say the drive is worth it and that the place ranks among the best Caribbean spots in the area. Overall, the dishes arrive hot and flavorful, with a smoky, well seasoned jerk chicken and well balanced sides that keep bringing people back.
Take-out spot only - best to order ahead (still figuring out the best way to do that).
Best Caribbean food in the West Island, if not the whole island of Montreal.
We had the jerk chicken & beef roti - everything was perfectly cooked & bursting with flavor.
The plantains were sweet & moist (just wish there was more of them as a side!).
The rice was so good, it didn't even need gravy or extra seasoning - we literally finished our containers spotless.
Hidden gem take out window. The goat curry, plantains, & Jamaican patty were exactly what we wanted. We waiting about 20 mins for our food & they recommended calling in your order ahead in case they were busier. Definitely check it out.
Aug 9, 2025
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The platter arrived like a riot of the tropics assembled on a tin drum: thick cuts of jerk chicken, their charred skin lacquered in a spice-dark molasses of Scotch bonnet & thyme, lay smoldering beside a golden fried bun still exhaling whispers of oil & flour. The rice & peas-humble in theory, regal in execution-steamed with coconut & bay, each grain swelling with ancestral memory. Plantains, caramelized at their edges, lounged like sun-baked aristocrats beside a coleslaw so crisp & sharp it might have been composed by a chamber orchestra of cabbage & vinegar. It was a meal, I dare say, not merely eaten but endured-in the best sense of that word-like a pilgrimage through heat, smoke, sweetness, & salt, each bite calling forth some fragment of marooned history & defiant joy.
Le meilleur poulet jerk. Délicieux & généreux servis avec des plantains sucrés parfait. Vraiment une belle trouvaille. Service ultra sympathique, you have to try it.
Jannette's Spicy Caribbean Food is a top-notch takeout spot for anyone craving bold, authentic Caribbean flavors! While there's no Jannette behind the counter, the name represents the delicious & vibrant dishes you'll find here. The jerk chicken is a standout, perfectly spiced & cooked to perfection. Their curry goat is another must-try, rich & tender, with sides like rice & peas & fried plantains that really complete the meal. The portions are generous, so you definitely get your money's worth. Even though it's takeout only, the service is fast & efficient, & they make sure each order is packed with care. Whether you're a longtime lover of Caribbean cuisine or trying it for the first time, Jannette's is the spot to satisfy your cravings!
Ordered the goat curry, the jerk chicken, & their beef patties, & they were all delicious! Perfect amount of spicy in the goat curry, & very generous portions in all plates. Plantains prepared just like back home🇲🇽 definitely ordering again!
I ordered the Jerk Chicken, very tasty! Right amount of spice for me. 1st time, there, they gave me a plantain to try, I'll order them next time. Highly recommend!
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Delicious! Scrumptious! Fire🔥🔥jerk chicken,curry goat,oxtail,rice & peas, plantain, fried dumplings!!! Everything seasoned, cooked to perfection!!! Can't wait to try the roti, snapper & Ackee & saltfish & patties, almost forgot the patties. Will be special ordering for the family asap!
Literally fire food - only complaint is that I didn’t get the plantains I ordered even after I reconfirmed before leaving the spot but all in all this is the best Caribbean food in the west .3714765246632E+24;🤍�
