Flavors of Jamaica

The Vegan dishes SLAP!! I couldn't decide between the Curried Jackfruit or the Flavors Mushrooms so I got them both. They are BOTH on point and full of flavor!!! Yams, cabbage and jollof rice are tasty!! Raggae punch...so good!! 😋

I had my daughter stop and order the chicken stew, beans and rice, and collards. It was my first time ordering, and the previous reviews were very favorable. I would generally address food issues directly with management. However, the eating experience was so dreadful that I need to speak out. The chicken stew with vegetables were very overcooked, and was hardly Jamaican in taste. There were shards of bones throughout the dish. I don’t care for overcooked, or food that has sat on the warmer for hours. The beans and rice was simply a few beans in flavorless rice. If you’ve had beans and rice from Popeye’s, you’ll be disappointed in this offering. The collards were actually fantastic, very tasty and edible. I gave high praise for the facility and friendly service. However, they’ll probably never get my attention again.

One of my favorite lunch spots close to the job. I would say 🤔 i'm a Regular customer as I've been here 5+ times in the past 4 mos. Service is always great, love the owners- family atmosphere. Food is served piping hot 🥵 and always delicious. Gotta have that rum punch 😋!!

Always fire!! Very authentic! The owner remembers you and service is top notch! Ambiance is we are in Jamaica and they do karaoke on the weekends! I love the jerk chicken plantains cabbage and rice!

The beef empanadas were the highlight for me: very flavory & had some kick to them. It was my first time having oxtail. It was good as well, but some pieces were better than others. The gravy atop the dish was very good. My friend said she liked her mac ‘n’ cheese w/ jerk chicken.

I can't recommend this place enough. We had the shrimp rasta pasta, jerk chicken flavorful bowl, and an order of plantain. It was seriously some of the best food I've ever had. Beautiful inside, and the owners are soooo nice. We live almost an hour away, but this will be our go to on date nights.

I had the jerk jackfruit bowl from their food truck midway through a long afternoon of dancing at motor city wine during Movement weekend. Oh my god did this hit the spot!! The service was excellent, portion size was appropriate, and wowowow was that delicious. The jerk jackfruit was so flavorful and a little spicy, and they had vegan steak and vegan chicken curry options as well which they said were not as spicy, if you can’t take the heat. I’m only in town for the weekend but next time I’m in the Detroit area I will totally visit the restaurant or try to hunt down the food truck. Thanks guys—this meal was a nice little highlight on top of an already perfect day 😊🕺

The Jamaican vibes take over when you walk in with the cool beach breeze and music that make your hips move to the beat. I do really appreciate the colorful atmosphere with full wall size pictures of the beach. There are tables to eat inside with full service. It is also a popular take out spot, you can place orders ahead. I ordered the traditional jerk chicken with Jamaican rice and vegetables. The chicken was spicy, more than I liked and it was very fatty. The rice was good, however the vegetables were slopped on top of the rice and made everything juicy. Not a great presentation. Also the vegetables are more of a slaw than veggies. But I would go back for a million more plantain orders.

Just a great experience. The decoration, music and overall vibe was very inviting. The menu is a great variety of Jamaican favorites. The drinks are wonderful. The jerk chicken was spiced just right and the rice was wonderful. The owners were very friendly. Prices are reasonable and we will be back!

Food was 4 out of 5. Service was 2 out of 5. Hence, the 3 star review. I drove from Troy, about 25 minutes, to try this place as I was craving some Jamaican food. I placed an online order at 12:10pm and they opened at 12pm. I get a phone call at 12:19pm informing me that they ran out of the wings, which I appreciated the phone call, but really? Ran out after 20 minutes of opening? I would say that's bad inventory management. Regardless, I still wanted to try the oxtail dinner. I arrive at like 12:30pm and am told that my order will still be awhile because they had a stack of orders to get to and mine was the last of it. This would have been good information to share when I was already on the phone with them, because if it's true my order came in after all the others, then they should've know this when they called me to tell me that they ran out of wings. Whatever, so I wait. Another 10 minutes later, I'm told that they ran out of collard greens and I need to pick another side item. Cabbage it is. I finally get my order and leave at 1pm. Good customer service would have offered maybe a free drink, an extra side item, or something! I got an apology. It's too bad because when I finally got home and tried the food, it was indeed solid. I would go back if I'm absolutely craving Jamaican food again as I haven't found anything near me that tastes as good, but that good taste was tarnished a bit by the poor service.

Stopped by today on my way home for some take out. Wanted to try some place local and different. I ordered the Shrimp Rasta Pasta and let me tell you... it's fantastic! Super fresh , just enough heat and a HUGE serving! Will definitely be back!

"Flavors" of Jamaica is the right name for this place. The food is so full of flavor, absolutely delicious. The Rasta-Pasta is amazing! Check it out, seriously. You'll love it :)

Absolutely phenomenal food! Had loaded Mac (with jerk chicken) that was probably the best I've ever had. Jerk shrimp was spot on and the helping was huge. Server was kind and helpful and the owner even stopped by to wish greetings. Cozy decor inside that gave a feel of Jamaica. Will be back again and again!

Visited for the first time yesterday, food was delicious, service was great, prices are very reasonable. The atmosphere was pleasant , the lighting was just right for me. I'm looking forward to my next visit.

Outstanding! Highly recommended. My family and I arrived very shortly after the restaurant opened and were greeted very warmly and welcomed into a very comfortable dining area with just the right amount of Jamaican decor to give an authentic feel. The staff were very friendly and helpful to us as we were first timers here and first timers for Jamaican cuisine. The house made Ginger Beer was satisfyingly snappy, the Curry Chicken was deliciously rich and the Jerk Chicken had just the right amount of that Scotch Bonnet pepper spice to satisfy those folk who like a kick in the taste buds without getting overwhelmed. The mix of exotic flavor's, aromas and a little heat was amazing. We all agreed that Flavor of Jamaica was now going to be a regular spot for us.

Whewwwwwww!!!! Hidden gem!!! Food was delicious and portions very generous. Ate 1/2 for lunch and the remainder for dinner! I will definitely be back for more!

HOLY MOLY. It was so so so good. Lots of vegan choices - I got the poutine with jackfruit and vegan cheese. Also the plantains. We loved that it is small and the guy was very nice. The people next to us sounded like they visited every week. For us, it was exceptional (better hot than left over) but a bit pricy for lunch. We will go back often.

Thier menu now says chicken on the bone, so i didn't order the jerk chicken lunch, I ended up ordering the jerk chicken tacos which had shredded jerk chicken a habanero aioli and a slaw on them and they were delicious. I usually don't like beans and rice but these were so flavorful, that my second visit here I moved my four star review up to a five star because of the tacos.

I like jark chicken curry. Very tasty. Try Jamaican food. Will return soon! !!!!!!!

I love the food. The service is good too... the only thing I do not like is the way they package hot food. Using plastic as a way to serve your hot food and to-go food is a health hazard to your customers. Would definitely go back with my family but this is what keeps us from being regular customers. Please reconsider what you use...

This place was on my list since they opened. Finally decided that it's time. Placed order online on their website and went to pickup food. I think I spoke with the owner of this place and he was very nice and welcoming. The place is quite big, clean with a nice Caribbean music playing. Definitely nice place for dining in. The food was ready when I arrived and was waiting in what looked to me as an oven which was amazing since it was very hot. I could barely touch the packaging. By the time I arrived home in 30 minutes it was still hot. I really like that they offer vegan options, so decided to go with curry Jackfruit with cabbage and hubby got their brown stew chicken. Ordered large plates and it was so heavy and huge we had 3 meals out of it. Next time definitely need to go with small. Both our dishes were very good and well seasoned. The plantains were soft and juicy. Nothing to complain about. For sure will be trying other dishes they have.

I placed a phone order on this past Saturday afternoon and was told to give them 25 minutes to prepare my order of oxtails, curry goat, and jerk chicken. Upon arrival, I was told to give them a little more time (15 minutes) and that I would have my order delivered curbside. It wasn't a big deal because the food was fresh, hot, and the customer service was great. The meats and beef patties were very well-seasoned, but the sides (rice [jollof and traditional rice with peas] and veggies [cabbage and kale]) were a bit bland--nothing a pinch of garlic, salt, and pepper didn't fix. I'd definitely go back to dine-in for the full experience. 8/10.

The food here is fabulous, the service is fabulous, and it's just a great place to have a Jamaican meal. I had the curry goat, and my wife has the brown stew chicken and each was delicious! The owner appears to also be the server, and it's clear he's proud of his establishment - as he should be! I'm not a vegetarian, but the Brown Stew mushrooms on the menu are calling my name.... next visit. Which will be soon!

The food was delicious! The beverages were tasty. The restaurant is clean. The service was good. Food is served in to go containers and the silverware is plastic and individual wrapped. On Friday there is a DJ that had us bopping our heads and dancing in our seats. We live 30 minutes away and plan on going again. If you like delicious Jamaican food you should definitely give them a try.

Horrible service. Food is never ready on time. Overpriced and didn't receive what I paid for.

I wish this restaurant was closer to me! Friendly prompt service, good recommendations and delicious food.

I had the Rasta Pasta and Hubby had the jerk shrimp. I didn't realize how hot the jerk really was going to be and it was super hot. Not sure if there's an option to tone down the heat the flavor was amazing on it all but I will ask next time for less heat. Loved the cabbage plantains and grilled veggies. Can't wait to taste more of their menu. We were in and out and they gave us a realistic wait time for prep so we didn't have to wait when we arrived.

The Food is still Awesome but Taking away one star for now serving in house meals in carry out styrofoam containers and plastic silverware. Maybe, just maybe this is okay for a mid-week lunch but Not okay for a nice Friday Night Dinner when we were here last. This is a nice place with really nice people working here and the food again is great, not sure why they decided to change to disposable tableware, it really cheapens the whole feel of a great place.

I love this place! Each time I've come the food was consistently good! I definitely recommend this place to anyone who's willing to make the drive to Pontiac. You won't be disappointed. I look forward to regularly dining at this new gem in town. I've never seen Mac n cheese at a Jamaican restaurant but I wanted to give it a try and it was so creamy and delicious! I recommend the shrimp curry and the curry chicken. Order ahead as it takes time (30 minutes or so) to make your order. Everything tasted really good! Get here soon!

Overall the food was pretty good the only thing is I feel plaintains should come with every dish. I had placed my order online. I got the vegan jerk jackfruit that they typically make it with chickpeas but they were out and called me to ask if they can substitute with mushrooms. Let me just say it's typical for a Jamaican spot to be out of something but I liked they were able to substitute. I also got the spicy escovith which I really liked and will go back to get again. Definitely will be returning to try their brunch menu. I really love that they incorporated a vegan menu that's more than rice and vegetables on the side.

The customer service was amazing! I could tell the owner truly have a passion for providing a great experience to his guest. The ambiance was relaxing and clean and the food was very flavorful. We ordered the oxtail plate and my husband had the jerk chicken. We'll definitely be back, we live supporting local small businesses.

Upon entering we got greeted by the co owner and he was a super pleasant and talkative man. I ordered Reggae punch and it had tangerine, passion fruit, mango, guava, orange and pineapple nectar. Super good drink that had a pineapple slice, cherry and umbrella on top. We also ordered coco bread that uses coconut milk and has a sweet and coconut taste. Very yummy bread. I ordered brown stew chicken. Bite sized bone in chicken chunks simmered until tender in a mild ginger and thyme brown gravy with potatoes, carrots, peppers and onions. The side cabbage was a little salty but the chicken was superb. Rice and beans also came with the meal and I was impressed for it being a $10 lunch special. Definitely will go back to try other authentic Jamaican foods.

Love love love this place. They are so friendly and the food is amazing! Favorites are jerk chicken, jalaf rice, cabbage, mac n cheese, and fried plantains. My husband loves the goat too. So good. Don't miss it.

Best food ever. If I lived closer I would be living at this place. Just thinking about the food is making my mouth water while at work and I can't do jack about it but reminisce. I can't wait until I'm off again, I will be flying here. I can live off their food and the couple who own the restaurant make it so much better. So kind and attentive and the place is just a whole vibe. I've probably reviewed this place too many times already but I don't care. Every time I go I get a new awesome experience. This place will forever be my JAM

In a world where all restaurants are offering vegan options as beyond burgers or impossible burgers this place is taking authentic Jamaican flavor and vegan food to a new level. Have to try this place if you enjoy Jamaican flavors and are plant based. If I was an meat eater I would try it as well as they have meat too and the jerk flavor is on point!

Don't judge it by the mostly empty strip mall. Food is amazing! Jerk spicy and delicious! Rice and bean plus mac are favorite sides. Chicken and waffles on Sat are insanely good.

Today I had the "Thrifty Thursday" special, which is the Poutine. It comes with your choice of either ox tails, jerk chicken or braised mushrooms. I got Ox tails, considering I'm not a fan of spice. Extremely flavorful. The cheese and Aioli that it's topped with, were really good. Ox tails were just okay, too fatty for me. All in all, a great dish!

The customer service is great first and foremost. I wish so bad I spoke patwa! You can hear the accent and so bad want to indulge in conversation! It smells great upon entry too. I would suggest ordering online or through uber as door dash has higher pricing. Because of this i just decided to drive in. I spent about $70. Oxtails only come in one size, chicken Rasta pasta, and grilled wings with ginger sauce on the side (as well as 2 Jamaican lemonades). The pasta was saucy and good in flavor. The oxtails I wish came with a bit more, they were a little on the tough side for me, which made them kinda dry. I didn't cafe for the red beans and rice. The Mac and cheese is good (regular not vegan). The wings were the best the sauce tasted amaze balls. Order ahead as this is not a fast food restaurant! I shall return one day

Minus a star for long wait. Phone in your order ahead of time by 40-50 minutes! The dinner take out menu $13 for 8in round or $15 for 10 inch round. $2 Up charge for Mac n cheese. Jerk chicken and Jerk shrimp were good and spicy! Loved the plantains and the rice and beans had a good flavor too. I hope they make it through Covid. I'd like to revisit and hope the wait time is better.

My husband and I have visited many times and truly enjoy the Jamaican cuisine served here. The atmosphere is lively, the decor is welcoming, they play great music, bathrooms are super clean, and you can order to-go if you don't want to eat in. We KNOW Caribbean food, my husband is from Belize, and we have chosen Flavors of Jamaica as our go-to spot in Michigan!

Lets start with food: I love love love Jamaican food! I know good Jamaican food and I know when it's a major fail. THIS FOOD WAS GREAT! The oxtails were tender and full of flavor. The macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful. I prefer my cabbage just a little softer, but it was so tasty I ate every bit of it. The restaurant: Very clean, nice decor, smells of good food. I failed to call and place my order ahead so after ordering it took about 20-25 min for my order to be ready. They seemed quite busy preparing orders and it was a Friday evening but it also looks like they make some items (like the Mac n cheese) to order. I'll definitely call my order in next time. The staff greeted my upon entry which is actually a big deal for me. I definitely look forward to returning.

Hands down my new favorite Jamaican/Caribbean spot, and in Waterford of all places. Most establishments I've been to that serve food like this have a sort of "hole-in-the-wall" aesthetic to them. Flavors on the other hand takes a more modern approach and the dine in area is more than adequate for a sit down experience. The menu has all the classics you come to know, as well as Ting in the fridge (both regular and pink). I wanted the saltfish, but sadly that's only offered on weekends. I did however go for the jerk chicken, and I was not disappointed. So tender and flavorful, I especially loved eating the rice underneath it that soaked up all it's juices. I finished my entire lunch in one sitting, which I rarely do because it's a lot of heavy items, but I couldn't help myself. Keep it up.

This place is an absolute hidden gem. I actually discovered it in the early days of the pandemic - I've never dined in (although the dining area inside is cute, clean, and cozy). However, I've gone back multiple times and have never been disappointed. If you're looking for fresh, authentic Jamaican food, this is the place to go. For those of you not super familiar with Jamaican cuisine, don't be intimidated! They have some great options for you to try. My personal favorite is the jackfruit curry (also fully vegan-friendly) with fried plantains. Staff are friendly & helpful. If you get the chance to stop in, I fully recommend!

Finally had the opportunity to have dinner at Flavors of Jamaica and let me tell you they did not disappoint. I had the small jerk chicken dinner with cabbage and rice and beans and it was delicious. I also tried the reggae punch which was also delicious! I will definitely be back.

What a hidden gem this is! Saw these guys on a local news network recently and thought I'd give their carry out a try on my way home from work. I loved the food while visiting Jamaica but it's tough to find good Jamaican food in Michigan! Ordered jerk chicken, plantains, mac and cheese, rice/beans and a beef patty- everything was absolutely superb. Of course the spices have a bit of a kick/heat but there were also so many other amazing flavors. The chicken was so moist and everything fresh. Easy online ordering and the gentleman who gave me the food was very friendly. I'm excited to return for a sit down meal as the restaurant is extremely clean and well decorated - not tacky at all- just the perfect amount of decor and island music to make you feel like you're on an island vacation. Would also like to try for catering down the road.

Had a craving and did not disappoint at all. AUTHENTIC is the best way to describe the experience. I got the large jerk chicken came with 2 sides (I got the rice and beans with cabbage) and complimentary plantains! The portion was huge and I can't wait to eat the leftovers tomorrow! My boyfriend got the stewed chicken with Mac n cheese and finished at the table lol went home and wanted to take a nap. We both got their punch!

Stopped here during an unexpected trip to Detroit. The flavors are fantastic! We tried the veggie poutine, jerk chicken, oxtail, and Reggae punch. Everything was wonderful. Portions are huge. Our server was amazing. She made this place better than the food. Will definitely return if I'm ever back in the area.

Delicious!! Red snapper in brown gravy with veggies..and sides were amazing green beans and Mac and cheese and then the PLANTAINS oh my so delicious! Going tonight for my 18 yr anniversary!yummy!!

Loved my carry out today! I happened to be in the plaza and was excited to see there was a Jamaican spot!! I don't even live close and I'll be back. The jerk is spicy so I let my husband enjoy it that I had the brown stew and loved it!

Love their drinks, food is spiced in such a good way! Customer service is always on point!

The food I got was delicious and the portions are large. Everything my wife and I ordered had a lot of flavor. I'm a big dude (6'2" 250lbs) and I had a ton of leftovers. Plenty of vegan friendly options too. I was very impressed and can't wait to go back!

Awesome! Great food and very friendly service! My favorite is the Jerk Chicken. I highly recommend it!!

SO GOOD. I found out about Flavors of Jamaica from the Taste of the Diaspora box lunches. The portions here are very very generous and pricing is so reasonable for what you get. I absolutely love that there's something for everyone here (vegan options!). Please don't sleep on them!

The service was very poor and it took so long we ended up having to get our food to go because we ran out of our lunch hour. We weren't even served our drinks - after almost 30 minutes past the time we ordered them. The waiter kept saying that there were only 2 people working, but they should know better at lunchtime and that's not the people's fault who are dining here. We should've been given a head's up that it was going to take so long, even for drinks (Ting - just pop off the cap - and a homemade fruit punch.) Also, when I was here last year, I ordered a dinner of jerk chicken and I received a lunch of curry chicken (which was good, but nothing to write home about and a smaller portion than dinner). I was apologized to and was told I had a credit to use next time. They did not honor that when I asked today. I was told the restaurant had too much turnover and they could not track such things. What a big disappointment! Unless you are absolutely dying for good jamaican food and can't find it anywhere else, I wouldn't waste your time here. BUT, the food I got today was the correct order and it was good and flavorful.

Flavors of Jamaica is fire. I had the poutine with jerk chicken and wings with rum and raisin sauce. I can't describe how good it was. Please be nice and patient to the staff. Although short staffed the food never suffers ever.Pattie's are the bomb especially the jerk pasta. Customer for life

This review is long overdue! I enjoyed take-out from Flavors of Jamaica twice during the month of May. A friend told me about this restaurant, and I love some good Jamaican food! I was very satisfied with my food on both visits. The first time I ordered the jerk chicken white meat dinner with rice & peas along with cabbage and the curry shrimp dinner with white rice and cabbage. I also ordered the soup of the day, which I believe was Red Pea. The second time I order the same entree items along with a Chicken Soup. On my first visit upon placing my order for carry-out service, I was informed of the wait time, which wasn't an issue. I appreciate transparency, plus we were also in the thick of things with the pandemic in Michigan. I'm definitely mindful and have continued to be mindful of wait times for food at Restaurants. The wait times can be due to a number of factors that might be outside of the business owner and team members control. I was quoted my wait time for my food, and the kind gentleman from the restaurant called me once my food was ready, going above and beyond. Man! The wait was so worth it. The jerk chicken was soo good and juicy, a little spicy, but that's okay! The curry shrimp and veggies (see pic) was delicious, and the cabbage was cooked just right. The Red Pea Soup was on point, perfect flavor and good if you're sick or if you just like a good soup. I knew after trying the food, I would be back. The owner and her staff were also very nice and welcoming, so kudos to them! On my second visit my food and experience was just as amazing. The Chicken Soup was sooo freaking good. I'm sure things have changed but Flavors of Jamaica was very good about social distancing both times for all carry-out orders. Only a few people were allowed in the restaurant at a time. My verdict is 5 Stars! If I lived closer, I would be a once a week girl. As far as placing a carry-out order, call/order ahead, and don't wait until you're hungry! This is definitely some of the best Jamaica Food I've tasted in the Metro Detroit Area. The quality and taste make it so worth the trip! Support!

overall awesome They check all the right boxes Staff is wonderful and knowledgeable and accommodating. The place was amazingly clean and nicely decorated cost and portation are also great. Now the important part is the food I will start with is that I am a vegan and a food snob. I loved the food the (vegan) Mac and Cheese was so freaking good.