Gloria's
Caribbean restaurant · Crown Heights ·
Trinidadian & Caribbean classics: roti, oxtail, doubles
Trinidadian & Caribbean classics: roti, oxtail, doubles
"Crown Heights is filled with wonderful Caribbean cuisine, and Gloria's is definitely one of the cornerstones. Appearing on shows such as "No Reservations," it's no secret that the roti, doubles, curry, and callaloo are all incredibly unique and delicious. The space is kind of small inside, so sometimes the best move is to grab it to go and take it to a bench on Eastern Parkway on a nice Summer evening. Don't forget to wash it down with some fresh grapefruit juice." - Kyle & Annie Turman
"Roti and jerk chicken available for delivery and takeout - call or order here." - hannah albertine, nikko duren, bryan kim, arden shore, matt tervooren
"Located on Nostrand just north of Empire, Gloria’s is another third-generation, family-operated business named after the family’s matriarch Gloria Wilson. My go-to is the curry goat buss up shut (paratha roti) with pumpkin, potato, and plenty of pepper. I’d recommend pairing this with a mauby (a bittersweet Caribbean beverage made from bark & anise) or a red Solo (kola champagne). Another favorite is oxtail with rice & peas and plantain. A cultural entrepreneur born in NYC and raised between Brooklyn & the Caribbean, Shelley Worrell created I AM CARIBBEING, spearheaded the designation and development of Little Caribbean, and is the head of Caribbean Partnerships for the US Department of Commerce. Worrell has produced 400+ immersive experiences in partnership with top corporations and cultural institutions including James Beard Foundation, Google Arts & Culture, Studio Museum in Harlem, Vox Media and others. Her multi-platform & cross-cultural activations have been featured by Black Enterprise, NBC, and Hyperallergic; and she has been personally profiled in The New York Times and Good Morning America. Worrell holds a BA in Cultural Studies from CUNY, Brooklyn College and a MA in Media Studies from the New School." - shelley worrell 31
"Just north of Empire Blvd. sits a third-generation roti shop named after the family’s matriarch, Gloria Wilson. Gloria’s recently suffered tremendous generational loss documented by Gothamist. During its heyday, Gloria’s had three locations, and is currently operated by Gloria’s grandson, Bryan. Another institution best known for Trini-style roti and pholourie (fluffy fried balls made with split peas served with tamarind sauce), Gloria’s is a must-visit. My order here is usually the goat buss-up (paratha), but as an alternative, I’d also recommend the boneless chicken roti. The best way to eat this is in its traditional Indo-Caribbean style: with your hands and with plenty of pepper. Pair it with tamarind for a sweet and spicy flavor along with an Apple J, and boom, you’ll feel like you are at a Carnival fete. Support I AM CARIBBEING’s Save Gloria’s Legal Fund by donating to I AM CARIBBEING’s GoFundMe](https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-gloria039s-amp-caribbean-community-in-brooklyn?utm_medium=email&utm_source=product&utm_campaign=p_email%2B4803-donation-alert-v5) or purchasing this limited edition print by local artist Laura Thorne." - shelley worrell 31
"The goat roti at Gloria’s wrapped in a fresh dal puri dusts your hands with powdery yellow-split-pea; the goat is dense and filling, laced with spicy-sweet pepper and tamarind, and yes, picking the bones out adds to the fun ($10)." - Robert Sietsema
