Cafe Caribbean was started in 1993 from a small outlet in Covent Garden, London by Warren Richards, an ex-professional boxer. Warren took the culinary path to bring the traditional dishes of Spanish Town, St Catherine, Jamaica to London.
The recipes at the core of the Cafe Caribbean were passed on to Warren by his mother who was taught by her own mother about the special ingredients of the Caribbean cuisine and how to prepare and cook them.
All our food is prepared and cooked fresh on the premises every day. We pride ourselves on serving outstanding traditional Caribbean dishes in an honest, home cooked style.
Cafe Caribbean Loughton is conveniently located in the heart of the buzzing Loughton high street. Please visit us for an amazing dine-in experience or to order your take away.
Explore texture, color and of course the ultimate tastes with our menu of the season. All the ingredients are fresh and carefully selected by Warren and his chefs. Enjoy an authentic Caribbean dinning experience.
All main dishes come with rice and peas or plain rice and salad
Jerk Chicken£14.50
Traditional Jerk chicken served with our own spicy jerk gravy.
Curry Goat£15.00
Authentic Jamaican curry, Warren’s family recipe. Hot, bold, spicy!
Stew Chicken£14.50
Chicken cooked with red and green sweet peppers in a rich brown gravy.
Roast£20.50
Jerk chicken, roast beef, roast lamb, roast potatoes,
rice & peas, Yorkshire pudding, spicy stuffing
and mixed vegetables, served with jerk gravy.
Available Sundays only, 12pm–6pm.
Booking advisable.
Kids Roast£11.50
A smaller portion, perfect for children.
Lunch Box Meal£9.50
A smaller portion served in one box.
Choose from our chicken dishes or veg curry,
served with rice & peas, plantain and salad.
Available Tuesday to Saturday, 12pm–5pm.
BBQ Chicken£14.50
Chicken cooked in our own sweet and sticky BBQ sauce.
Veg Curry£14.00
Butternut squash, sweet potato and aubergine
cooked in a spiced coconut curry.
Ackee and Saltfish£15.00
National dish of the Caribbean.
Jerk Chicken Tuesdays2 FOR 1
Get a jerk meal for you and a mate or date.
Only on Tuesdays.
Lunch Time Meal Deal
Choice of chicken dishes or veg curry main,
festival or dumpling, coleslaw or plantain,
and a can.
Sides
Jamaican Patties £3.50
Chicken, beef, lamb, vegetable or saltfish
Veggie Potatoes£6.00
Roast potatoes mixed with roast veg in a Caribbean seasoning
Mac and Cheese£6.00
Cafe Caribbean’s Mac & cheese – so good with our own jerk gravy!
Plantain£4.00
Fried plantain
Jerk wings£7.50
4 Jumbo jerk wings
Pot of Gravy£2.00
Our famous jerk gravy developed by Warren himself.
Coleslaw £3.50
Home made coleslaw
saltfish Fritter£3.50
Cafe Caribbean spicy saltfish fritter
Dumpling£2.50
Fried dumpling
Festival£2.50
Fried dumpling (slightly sweet)
Pot of hot pepper sauce£0.50
Cafe Caribbean homemade hot pepper sauce.
Bottle of hot pepper sauce£6.00
Cafe Caribbean homemade hot pepper sauce.
Specials
Please call the restaurant to check the availability!
Fried Chicken (available on Fridays only)£15.00
Crispy, crunchy, spiced chicken.
Jerk Salmon£16.00
Tender salmon fillet garnished with onions and tomatoes.
Jerk Prawns£16.00
Succulent prawns marinated in Warren’s own jerk sauce and cooked to perfection to order.
Peppered Steak£15.00
British steak meets Jamaican spirit – prefect treat for lunch or dinner!
Boneless goat£16.00
Slow-cooked succulent goat pieces in authentic Caribbean curry sauce.
Curry Chicken£15.00
Tender pieces of chicken in bold, aromatic Caribbean gravy, just like Warren’s grandma used to cook!
Please always speak to us about any allergies or intolerances before placing your order.
Not all ingredients are listed on the menu and we cannot guarantee the total absence of allergens.
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Testimonials
What Clients Say
"Food was 10/10. I had the curry goat which came on the bone. Plenty of flavor rich gravy and a nice over baked patty that fell apart. Fresh and crispy. The rice&peas was fluffy and full of flavor. Not like other places microwave it till flat and is so hot it burns the roof of your mouth!!!!! So that was Friday Sunday I had to order again this time I ordered oxtail."
Rudi Vogel
Google review
"Had a few take aways now from Cafe Caribbean and every time been the food has been delicious. Lovely, friendly staff, clean restaurant and food is fab. Tried most of the menu now! The jerk chicken and mac and cheese with jerk gravy are our favourites. Can’t wait to have it again."
Daniel Sack
Google Review
"Delicious food, friendly service and was definitely needed on a Friday night in lockdown! We had Jerk Chicken, veggie curry, plantain and mac n cheese. It was great! Thank you."
Stephanie Waldheim
Google Review
"What a great find in Loughton!!!! The specials are worth asking about Jerk Prawns have become a family favourite. Have used regularly since it opened we are never disappointed."