Step into this bustling Trinidadian bakery for delicious doubles, rotis, and a satisfying mix of Trinidadian-Chinese fare, all at wallet-friendly prices.
"When you visit a coffee shop that's named after a symbol of hospitality, you can expect to have fantastic service. Tinto lives up to its name and offers great coffee, ice cream, sandwiches, and quick brunch options in a cozy space with friendly faces. A great place to visit on any weekend (or weekday) morning." - Kyle & Annie Turman
"No matter what time it is, this popular Trinidadian bakery is probably going to have a line. Luckily it moves fast, so come prepared knowing what you want to order. Aside from coconut rolls, raisin buns, doubles, and a goat roti the size of a rolled up sleeping bag, this place also serves a bunch of Chinese-American dishes like lo mein and fried rice. Keep in mind there’s nowhere to sit, and they only take cash." - Kenny Yang, Bryan Kim, Nikko Duren, Hannah Albertine, Matt Tervooren
"No matter the time, Trinidad Golden Place is probably going to have a line of people waiting for things like coconut rolls and raisin buns. Luckily the line at this Trinidadian bakery moves fast, so make sure to come prepared knowing what you want to order and with some cash in your pocket. Aside from some delicious doubles (spicy chickpeas wrapped in two layers of pastry dough) and a goat roti the size of an airplane squishy pillow, this place also serves a bunch of Chinese-American dishes like lo mein and fried rice." - Hannah Albertine
"The patties at this Trinidadian-Chinese restaurant are thick and rectangular, stuffed with ground beef that’s sometimes in need of a dab of Scotch bonnet hot sauce but still perfectly filling ($2.50). It’s the only kind of patty available on this wide-reaching menu, which also advertises doubles, roti, fish and chips, and Trinidadian chow mein. Time your visit around 3 p.m., when currant rolls are plucked fresh from the oven and draw a crowd." - Luke Fortney
"Step inside this Nostrand Avenue bakery whose front window advertises divorce lawyers ($349 before a $335 court fee) to find reasonably priced Trinidadian-Chinese fare, along with doubles, roti, and a lengthy display case of pastries. “Chicken and fried rice,” are some of the most common words uttered here, and at $8, there’s no confusion about why the sizable takeout containers of Trini-style chicken with Scotch bonnet sauce on the side are a hit. Time your visit around 3 p.m., when currant rolls ($2 each) come fresh from the oven like clockwork." - Luke Fortney, Emma Orlow, Robert Sietsema
