Limin’s Cafe Caribe Reviews Summary

Category: Caribbean restaurant

Address: 5 Winans St, East Orange, NJ 07017, USA

Phone: +19736742992

Rating: 4.2
based on 168 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The food is so delicious and the atmosphere is always festive."
  • "Delicious, authentic Caribbean food at good prices."
  • "The food is excellent and the service is 5 stars."
  • "Nothing beats the quality and authentic flavor of the food at Limin's."
  • "The food is absolutely delicious and fresh."
  • "The dishes were flavorful and fresh."
  • "Every bite was full of flavor."

Cons:

  • "The meal was not what I'm accustomed to. It was not good and I paid $13."
  • "The food had completely no taste."
  • "The food was TRASH, I mean it TERRIBLE!!!"
  • "The food now sucks..no authentic veggies instead they gave you a false sense a true Trinidad food."
  • "The food is hit or miss. Some days it’s good and some days it’s horrible."
  • "The goat meat was EXTREMELY tough, dry and tasteless."
  • "The food was oily and honestly had no taste."

Customer Service

Pros:

  • "The staff is friendly, engaging and so welcoming."
  • "Staff was very courteous, helpful, and responsive."
  • "The employees are friendly and polite."
  • "Service is always on point."
  • "The staff was very personable, friendly and accommodating."
  • "Staff was very nice and attentive."
  • "Staff is always pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful."

Cons:

  • "Service sucked, asked for everything heavy pepper, got quite the opposite."
  • "The worker was rude."
  • "Some of them are rude."
  • "The lady I went to order with was just Rude made me not even want the food."
  • "Food was good but customer service sucked."
  • "They are not welcoming nor friendly."
  • "The staff are really nasty!"

Ambience and Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "Love the ambience, the sweet calypso music that is always playing!"
  • "Always an amazing place with authentic cuisine for TT, as well as the decor and music."
  • "The ambience of, Limin’s, is welcoming and has a home-y vibe to it."
  • "Fun, island-themed decor and upbeat music add to the ambiance."
  • "The decor, the enchanting smell of Caribbean food and the music, brings back memories of home."
  • "Beautiful ambiance, great caribbean food and Trini drinks & snacks."
  • "It feels like you step out of East Orange and into an Amazing and real Caribbean restaurant."

Cons:

  • "However, the restaurant has a small space and it can get crowded during peak hours."
  • "Seating arrangements for dining-in a bit limited."
  • "I wish the bathroom was not in the kitchen though- it's kinda awkward."
  • "The restaurant is extremely pricey and the portions are small."
  • "Great looking establishment, but the food is really not authentic at all, waste of $30.00."
  • "This place definitely fell off drastically!"
  • "The only thing that's worth coming to this place is the doubles."

Pricing

Pros:

  • "Prices are reasonable (4/5)."
  • "Pricing can be steep, but generally worth it... Most times."
  • "The food is flawless and very affordable."
  • "The portions were generous and the prices were reasonable."
  • "This place has great service and the food isn't expensive either, give them a try :)"
  • "The best West Indian food in the area."
  • "The Vegetable Roti is so filling and good."

Cons:

  • "About a month now, each time I go, something is not available."
  • "The price is absolutely ludicrous."
  • "Expensive but...good."
  • "Everything is pretty pricey for the portion size you get though."
  • "However the portion size giving for the price of $24 is not ok."
  • "Food is okay doubles not the best, food is also a little pricey."
  • "To expensive and the food is ok But not better then Tasty Jamaican restaurant."

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