D Coal Pot

Went to D Coal Pot for the first time again in over a decade, and it’s just as good as I can remember. The owner saw us pull in and when we asked about parking told us to just causally park in the back (which I believe is made for employees). The atmosphere was decorated in flowers and herbs, along with some outdoor seating. We were greeted by the owner and had a great time ordering our food and getting to know the staff. We ordered doubles, bake and salfish, bake and shark, aloo pie… we also got some pepper sauce and chutney to go. Love this place, had a nice lunch listening to some Bollywood tunes. Took me back to Guyana 🇬🇾♥️🫶🏾

Wow 🥹 The food is tasty and flavorful; not too salty, which I appreciate. Great value for the price as well, especially in today's inflated economy. More than anything, I am so grateful for the patient and generous service given to me and my family. I should have asked the woman's name, but God bless you so much and may God continue to prosper your business! Oh, and outdoor seating - perfect for us; it happened to be a beautiful day! And sorrel was tasty as well. Wish I were Keith Lee and could have tipped her a month's rent lol ❤️

Food bussinnnnnnnn. Tasting exactly like home!!!. Very lovely family owned business and they are true Trinis super nice too! I know where my favorite spot up here is now🥹❤️❤️❤️. - Ariel and Kellan

Nice little spot, with some character from old days in T & T. Passing through from NY, decided to stop by and get some doubles. It was really Good! Also tried the currants roll, it was about best I had. Fresh food, friendly and courteous service. Met the Owner, a real gentleman, that made us very welcome and shared some insights on places we were visiting. I recommend this place and will certainly visit again if I am in town.

So it was my first time going there and I really thought I was going to get a authentic Trinidadian experience. The servers weren't authentic Trinidadian people but they were Indians so obviously they know about Curry and roti but the food didn't have that Trinidadian taste was definitely a big know in the flavors of the food it was definitely missing that Trinidadian seasoning

Cannot say enough good things about this place. Everyone working was super nice and made great recommendations. The food was absolutely out of this world good. New favorite spot in this area by far - don't miss it!!!

Outstanding customer service while serving Delicious Caribbean food , and pastries . The currantt and coconut rolls is to die for. As for the doubles, curry chicken, curry goat, stew chicken and rotis are all incredibly delicious. Let’s just say I recommend everything on the menu.

The minute I entered their restaurant, Dev/Dave (pardon me) and Asif were very friendly. I told them it was my first time at the restaurant and asked what each of the dishes were. Dave had such a warm demeanor and talked about all the dishes with passion. I asked him to tell me about the dishes but he gave me a bite of everything to try before buying. Doubles - 5* Dal - 5* Potato curry - 5* Polourie - 5* Callaloo - 4* Flaky roti - 4* Stew & curry chicken - 3.5* I bought doubles, potato curry, curry & stew chicken, Calalou, flaky roti & polourie. Doubles was amazing, so was the potato curry. Polourie is a fried dough ball topped with tamarind chutney, spicy sauce w/scorpion pepper(I think) and cucumber. That was great! I'll be back to try some of their goat & fish dishes.

I went today on the recommendation from a fellow co worker who is from Trinidad. I had never had a double before and got a chicken veggie and beef. All were amazing so flavorful For the roti I ordered a chicken roti and beef roti. Telling the woman it was my first time here and I took tbe bus and t from Quincy she was nice enough to also give me a complimentary piece of what looks like red velvet coconut cake. Which I will be having for dessert. For a very small place the food is amazing. I will definitely be back to try some more different foods next time I go back which will definitely be soon!

If you are a true Trini this place will feel like home. From the aroma that greets you before you open the door to the lovely little Indian granny behind the counter this is authentic. I had to stop myself from spending all of my money but when you walk in on a Saturday and there is corn soup c'mon. I had doubles, aloo pie, pholourie, and the dahlpuri **muah** exactly as it should be. Curry pumpkin, channa, and mango chutney. People rave about a roti shop here in Boston that I have never been a fan of with their dry roti skins and poor customer service but they cannot compare to D Coal Pot. Wait! Did I mention that they had curry crab and dumpling. Lord it was delicious my daughter and I were in heaven. Do yourself a favor and stop in the service is friendly, the food is delicious, and the vibes transport you back home.

Great small Trinidadian cuisine located in hyde park,MA. The atmosphere is so inviting from the outside and the inside. It is a small place, with a homey touch to it. There's limited outside seating in the summer but as you can imagine, during the cold season, nobody really likes to sit outside lol. I was first introduced to this place last year by one of my Trini co-workers and got in contact with the owner to place a catering order for a work event. We ordered buss up shut, curry chicken, and chana and aloo. Everything came out so delicious and full of flavor. The team enjoyed the food and asked for another catering event and so I placed an order for the same dishes and the owner Allan, worked with our budget. Allan is very friendly and accommodating. Everything was done on time and when I arrived to pick up the order, Allan and his teams helped bring everything to my car. The chana and aloo and the buss up shot are vegan friendly :) I recommend this place! (10/10)

Amazing hospitality, cute ambience and some of the best vegetarian food I have ever eaten in boston. Such a cool cuisine to try, the chickpea roti was amazing homemade and flaky. The salsas were rich in spice and flavor. A hidden gem, I'll be telling my friends about.

Tried their doubles and it was very delicious and flavorful. I ordered them for lunch and hours later they still tasted fresh. Would order again 100%.

I went there this afternoon because I wanted some pholouries. I purchased pholouries and aloo pie. I was very disappointed with the aloo pie. It didn't taste good. I was shocked that they even served that to anyone. They need to do petter.

Dave provided excellent food and service at a reasonable cost for party trays at a recent event for my family in Boston. Roti, curry chicken, channa, pholourie....everything was delicious and devoured. The next time i am in town I'm coming with an empty suitcase js for the roti. Thank you for the incredible food. Much appreciated.

Food very delicious, great variety and you feel right at home. The owner sp friendly,it feels as you've known her for years. My son was the one that told me about this treasure.

The food is amazing. Everything was delicious. On top of that, the service is A1. They are so authentically friendly and made me feel like they wanted to feed me. They threw in samples of some of the items I asked about but wasn't sure about ordering. Whenever I'm near here, I order. It's a small place with limited outside seating but the food and service is top tier. It's like stopping by your favorite auntie and uncles house to pick up a plate.

I'm almost positive D Coal Pot is the only Roti shop in Boston with outdoor seating let alone any seating at all. Super friendly service too!

What a great experience! We're rarely in this area and Caribbean isn't something we eat often or know very well, but we were driving by and decided to check it out. The staff (and other customers) were super friendly and patient and happy to explain our options and make recommendations. We had a couple of doubles, a shark one and a shrimp one with pumpkin. They also gave us a sample of some soup since we were so enthusiastic and curious. The outdoor seating was great. I'm looking forward to returning.

I have ate here so many times. (Probably like 4 days in a row when it has been bad) This is the first time reviewing this place. That's a shame. However they food is really good. Authentic Trinidad food. They have the typical offers during the week, Roti, doubles, lunch plates, bake and salt fish , beef patties. However now I come on Friday and/or Saturday. On Friday, I call for their Shrimp Buss up shot, it's my favorite thing they make hands down. They make their curry shrimp fresh, literally one time they took the uncooked shrimp from the fridge and since shrimp cook time is short they made it right then, it was some of the best shrimp I had anywhere. I get potato, chickpea, pumpkin and cabbage with the buss up shot. Saturday is their busiest day and a day when they cook up specials , shark and bake, curry duck, crab etc. Their doubles are really good and their rotis are solid. My recommendation however will be to get a buss up shot. And ask for their shrimp! Chicken is okay. Their beef is good. But shrimp is amazing

Authentic Trini food! Super friendly owners. I crave this place religiously! 10/10 spot

Don't let this little hole in wall fool you, this place packs a lot of flavor. Great food, nice owner and great location. First time here, I ordered the buss up shot. Second time around, I have the curry goat roti. Man!!!!!! Even better.

The food was amazing. I got some sorrel and a curry chicken roti. That sorrel was just perfection. The roti was too and I WILL be back for more

Used to live in Hyde Park and always passed by this place and was surprised that it's been open all these years. Finally took the chance to pick up some food from here for dinner and thought it was okay. The items I would recommend are the beef roti and the doubles, but the rest of the food (salt fish bake, fried rice) was a little bland/under-seasoned. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt because I came half an hour before closing time, but they also don't have as much from their menu because they're under new ownership (and apparently certain items on their menu are seasonal). I'll give them a few more visits to try their other menu items, and since the worker behind the counter was very friendly :)

Was in Boston from out of state. Called to place an order. On arrival meals were packed and hot. Ate one roti there. It was big enough for two people and tasty. Reminiscent of home cooking in Trinidad. would recommend highly and will return next time am in Boston. Exceptional service complements top drawer food.

Bake/Saltfish is worth the drive from Dorchester. Owners are very friendly and courteous and recommend additional items to try. Very clean and prices are fare.

Love this spot for my roti and doubles!! The staff is very friendly and the food is always delicious.

This is the spot to be for true Trini food if you are in the Boston area. The BBQ chicken, the garlic and pepper sauce was amazing.

Nice to have a Trini place while I'm away from home! Really good food and good service.

Yes, yes, yes!!!! This is the place to get your grub on. When you ask for spice, they give you SPICE! Got chicken, rice, curry chick peas and salt fish. Dynamite! Great job, will be back

I had better Trini food the food was mediocre to me, if I had never had Trini food before I would have assumed that's how all Trini food taste‍

Just had a veggie roti for lunch and it was super delicious. They included some potato, pumpkin, and chickpeas with some hot sauce. This was my first time trying. I will definitely order again. The staff was very friendly. I can't wait to get another veggie roti!

Love it. SO much. And I never write reviews. The food is amazing and the staff all heart.

Just left here had some Roti it was amazing!! I got squash, callaloo , chick peas and curry chicken. My gf is from Trinidad so I know what I'm talking about when I say this food is the bomb!! I recommend everyone to come here and eat. Also the people who work here were very friendly so that along with the great food will def be coming back again!

I really enjoy the food here. Always flavorful, well priced, and friendly customer service. Also love what te new owners are bringing.

Both of my parents are from Trinidad - so I never had a shortage of good trini food. Dave and his establishment are so welcoming. Truly great people. I always have a good meal, definitely the best Caribbean food in Boston. Unfortunately, my Boston standards are not the same as my Florida and Trinidad standards - but this is good for Boston. While their doubles and "street-food" staples are good, I actually love their traditional meals even more. The soups, crab and dumpling, desserts (pone/karuma) really hit the spot for me. So try it all! We love this place and the atmosphere, food and company.

I ordered their cow foot soup and it had a scorched flavor like the bottom of the pot was burnt so sorry to say the taste was awful. You could smell the burnt before you even open the soup not very happy with it. If you are not a fan of cilantro like me, then I'd just warn be careful because there is tons of it in the soup. I will try again, maybe it wa a bad soup day ‍

Great food, different levels of spice, warm owners & service. I like the prices thus far. Drive or stop thru & do yourself a favor!

Amazing authentic Caribbean food! Try everything you will not be disappointed! And the owners and staff are so friendly and accommodating. I had no idea what to get and they served us this veggie Patty thing that was delicious.

I do not work far from this business and decided to try it out. I have never had Trinidadian food before but was drawn to it because they have meatless options and I am on a vegetarian diet. I ordered over the phone. I ordered vegetable roti and doubles. They added the spicy sauce to the roti and it definitely has some kick. Everything was delicious and well seasoned. I will be back during my lunch breaks.

New ownership and new taste. Food is too good. Goat curry and roti is bomb. Can't wait to go back and try some doubles and the other curries.

I've eaten so many roti roll ups since moving to Hyde Park. Vegetable, beans, and rice are perfectly seasoned and taste so good in a roti! Love the colorful outdoor tables! The people who run it are wonderful, friendly people. Stop reading this and go get a roti!

Five stars! Not only is the food here delicious, but the service is top notch. The owner is a friendly neighborhood guy who always makes sure his patrons leave happy. I come here very often and have never been let down. The first time I tried D Coal Pot, I told them I'd never had Trini food before. They put together a plate for me that enabled to me get a taste of most of their menu. Now when I go in, I just order a little bit of everything because it is all so good! My favorite menu items here are the curry beef, cucumber slaw, the little fried doughs, pumpkin, and the delicious tamarind sauce. I love coming in here for a quick and easy take out meal at very FAIR PRICES! The location is accessible and welcoming, with their fun island decor. And as I mentioned, the service here is top notch :-)

David and his Trini spot are amazing! He's a very warm and genuine person! Makes great sauces and juices! We'll be back. His patio is really nice :)

Owner is the man! if you're new he'll totally give you some free samples.....which will only want to make you buy everything. I really really liked their bacaloa!

D coal pot is not far from me. Had their beef patty. Fantastic. Not greasy, very flaky crust with beef filling with good heat. $2. For those who like Caribbean food. This is a keeper.

This place is awesome. The owner and his wife are super nice and the food so delicious and interesting. By interesting I mean, that my Indian roommate went there one day for his very filling $7 plate of food and got into a deep discussion with the owner and discovered they they have ties to India, not trinidad necessarily ....so the food there, according to my roommate as ACTUALLY more of a fusion of Indian cuisine blended with Trini style. Everything I have gotten there has always been great, and the kids love it which is unusual with picky eaters. You can't go wrong here and the prices are really reasonable. Love 'em

Amazing food, friendly staff, explained to me some of the menu and let me even have a sample of the shark and salt fish, amazing homey restaurant

The shrimp curry with roti and chicken stew was spot on. This is a pretty good find in Hyde Park. 5 stars for the nice people and their awesome food!

This is the first Yelp review I've been compelled to write, due to the quality of food and service I experienced when visiting D Coal Pot, and my personal hope that a 5-star review like this can help a great new spot succeed. I've driven 30+ miles on four occasions now and I've never been disappointed. My fiancee, who is Trini, wholeheartedly approves so I know it really is good. To start with the service, the manager is super friendly and a real fun guy - he's recognized us each time we have come back (sometimes a few months in between visits) and is always very personable. The rest of the staff was cool, too. Love the Soca they play as well. They seem to be very active with the Caribbean community in the greater Boston area, which is always nice. As for the food, definitely the best Trini food in New England. I've been to other restaurants in the area (Ali's Roti, Singh's) but this is definitely quite a few notches above. The only superior Trini cuisine I've had in America was down in Lauderhill, Florida at Joy's. The doubles have great flavor, and when you ask for plenty pepper you get the right amount of heat. I found these much better than Singh's and a little bit better than Ali's. The goat roti and pumpkin is phenomenal as well. The owner let me try some desserts as well (which I had never seen/heard of before). Not to mention the pahlourie is a great snack!! All goes down nice with a cold Ting or Solo soda to drink. Overall, best Trini cuisine in New England. Great, great service. Highly recommend. If you have never tried Trini food, you will LOVE the taste (just brace yourself for the spice!) Can't beat the low prices, either, for a meal that will certainly fill you up. Also, bonus points for the outdoor decor (you'll see what I mean when you visit). Please go try this place, you won't be disappointed!!

This place is great. Opened one year ago. Tasty Trinidadian food, including doubles and pholourie, which are made from the same batter as doubles but don't don't have anything inside. Like a Trinidadian doughnut hole. Lots of other substantial food as well -- goat stew, two kinds of fish -- and a menu that changes all the time. No real place to sit, this is for take-out. Very nice people, totally worth trying out and a wonderful addition to the scene in JP/Rozzie/Hyde Square.

The food is good but as a Trinidadian it is not the best that I have had. If you are longing for a taste of Trinidad after a vacation there then this is a good place to get that. If you are Trini an longing for doubles and phoulorie like you had round the Savannah, you will be disappointed.

Owner is so kind and friendly. The food is to die for, can not wait to get back. It's small but it's personal, homey, and cultured. I so greatly appreciate the vibe/feeling here.

Went there over the weekend and got doubles. Sigh. It was disgusting. The curry channa (chickpeas) was orange looking and had NO FLAVOR. It's like they boil the channa with saffron and that's it. No garlic, no salt, no cilantro/ bandanya/ nothing, no seasoning. We drove really 35 mins to just be disappointed. Come on Coal Pot, you need to do better. We couldn't even eat the doubles, we threw it away. $10 down the drain. There are not many places in Boston that have doubles, so if you are spelling it, please make sure it's good quality. #damndisappointed

I live in Roxbury area and a week ago me my pops and cousins started demoing this old house on Hyde Park. We discovered D Coal Pot, this small (and I mean "small") Trinidadian place..so we pick up lunch from there. The rice chicken and peas are good, but today I've just tried their roti because I love me some roti! However, the roti had chicken bones all in it. Like the cooks chop up the fowls and them didn't remove none of the bones and just stuff the damn roti. That's the last time I ever eat from that restaurant. Pass!

We LOVE this place. We got food for our kids' birthday party and multiple people texted afterwards to ask where we got the food. It is just absolutely delicious and the people are so friendly.

My father is a Trinidadian native, so I know a good Trini meal when I taste one! Most authentic Trini restaurant in Boston! Obviously, as a Trini, you probably favor your recipes better, but for takeout, this is the best you're going to get. The owner, Dave is very kind and cordial! I've been going here since they opened and haven't had a bad experience yet. A lot of my meals are made fresh or have just come out. I've introduced friends and some of my American family to D Coal Pot and they were given samples of dishes and apps. My mother and I often take a drive for a bite, mostly on the weekends and we're always welcomed with open arms! Dave always introduces myself and whomever I bring in to his family (the staff). I always lime (hang out) for a bit. We've had some food catered for family parties and received great feedback. LOVE LOVE LOVE D COAL POT!