Island Treat

They kinda blew it honestly. I’ve always come here just for convenience. They are crazy slow and sometimes immediately don’t have certain items for the day. Nobody actually knows their real hours. They push for you to call in before coming… I called twice with no answer but they were in there. I dealt with everything because I loved their Mac and cheese. It has changed from nicely spiced and crispy dark yellow/​orange Mac and cheese to the slimy, juicy light colored kind. I also don’t like the new person that’s always there. No thank you.

Pro: A great way for West Indians like myself to combat homesickness! Ask a Caribbean native what they miss about home, and food is usually near the top of that list. Island Treat helps to bridge the gap between trips back to the family kitchen. I had the oxtails with peas & rice and cabbage… no disappointments! I’ve also had the curry chicken and beef patties in the past, plus I look forward to trying the curry goat in the future.
Con: The place itself, in it’s simple and unassuming bodega-​style set-​up, does not lend itself to sitting and dining comfortably. Get your orders to go. Also, I was let down that they didn’t have any roti available. Haven’t had one in years! Next time, hopefully…
Bottom Line: A bit of comfort and familiarity with every bite. Try it!

Jerk chicken was very spicy & I really like spicy food but it was way to hot for me. The oxtails were amazing. I ordered a medium platter of each & came it to about $ 20, which is not bad at all considering the amount of food they give you. I will be eating here again! (the cabbage was good as well)

This was my first visit at Island Treat. I ordered the small Oxtail Platter, that came with a choice of two sides. I also tried a Beef Pattie for the first time. I received my order in minimal time. The prices were reasonable, the food was served hot and it was so good! I can’t wait to go back.

I’ve only been to one other Jamaican restaurant before this one and I am a fan of Island Treats! This makes 2 for 2 for good Jamaican food. I had their curry chicken with white rice and collard greens. The greens I thought were okay. It was a little bland for me, but everything else was excellent so it made up for it. I also got a side of their mac and cheese… probably one of the best I’ve ever had. It was creamy with a little spice. It’s not too hot but the taste was there. Overall, totally will be returning.

The homemade tea and Jamaican patties are incredible!!!
The food has changed since I first started coming here about 7yrs ago. It’s still good but the chicken I had the last time was flavored but it was like a jerk sauce just poured on the chicken rather than cooked with that seasoned crispy chicken. So after that I haven’t been back. Its too long of a drive to come then to take meals home and be disappointed

Best Jamaican food I have tasted in S. Jersey. Food has been consistently on point. I tend to stick with the curry or jerk chicken and the rice and beans and cabbage sides. They give a pretty hearty portion and aren’t expensive. I would definitely recommend this place.

I ate dinner from this restaurant one night with my family, we ordered take out. I had the curry chicken and it was excellent. My husband had the jerk chicken and also said it was great. The beef patties were amazing, not greasy and very flaky. I would eat here again anytime.

Authentic Jamaican street food with great flavor. Traditional menu and meets expectations. The décor is shabby, but clean. The negatives included poorly trimmed and deboned meats. i received a bad explanation for not providing water with the meal and was told to buy bottled water. Since I live in Burlington it is offensive to suggest I should boil the water i drink everyday. Overall the place needs to meet American standards, but has potential for much more.

I’ve been here many times, but I have only had the beef patties and the jerk chicken. They are both fantastic, so much so that I have thus far neglected all the other menu items when I get there simply because I cannot imagine walking out without a beef patty or jerk chicken. The prices are very fair, and the staff are genuine!

The meat patties were delicious, the chicken and goat curry was average, The collard greens were great and fresh, and the rice and beans were pretty good.

I was in need of some ox tails and rice and peas and they were the only place that had them and would hold my order as i visited my mother in the hospital. Well the place is nice and clean and the people who work there are super nice. Now you need to order early or wait in the long line’s will not be sorry you did! They stay open late.
I was pleased when i got to them after driving around late night Friday looking for oxtails only to be told that i had to be there before 7:30pm in order to some. Everywhere was sold out or closed. Not that Philly doesn’t have good Jamaican spots just don’t stay open.
The food was good… could have been a bit more seasoned but a meal that lasted for dinner and lunch the next day!

Ever since I laid eyes on Island Treat on my commute to/​from work… I had to try it. The other day, a buddy and I went over for lunch. Island Treat is located at the end of a 5 store shopping strip. The front windows are plastered with calling card ads that many international/​ethnic groceries would have. The interior consisted of a long counter filled with various Jamaican/​Caribbean products.
The woman working was very friendly and greeted us with a large smile as we walked in. The menu is on a small «bulletin board» with only a couple options. They offer Jamaican/​Caribbean dishes such as jerk chicken and curry goat, as well as offering beef patties. You have the option of three different sizes, small, medium, and large. I settled for the jerk chicken and a beef patty. You also get a choice of two sides with your meal and I got rice and beans (one side) and cabbage. They also have other sides like collard greens, macaroni and cheese, etc. The whole meal came out to be less than $ 6 (I’m pretty sure).
Back at the office, I started with the beef patty which was made well (if it was even made at the restaurant)…it was flaky and tasted great on the inside… unlike some of the ones I’ve had in the past. The jerk chicken was pretty good. Tasted great with the rice, beans, and cabbage. The small size take out container seems really tiny, but at the end of the meal I felt full.
Verdict? Definitely a keeper. While not the best jerk chicken I’ve had, the service was quick and friendly and more importantly the food was delicious and a pretty cost effective lunch option.