Reviews for Cool Runnin's Caribbean in New Brunswick, NJ
I visited this place for the first time in about 2 years. They have definitely fallen off. I ordered a large order of oxtails... and was disappointed to find only 4 oxtails in my order. Mind. you, a large order on the menu costs 14 dollars, however, I wascharged 24 dollars and told that the menu prices haven't been updated. Being a Brooklyn, NY native, Jamaican cuisine isplentiful but not in New Jersey. No competition leaves us at their mercy. The food was more sweet than anything else. Not agood look. Read more
Even ordering over phone then driving 20min to pick up food I wait usually another 15-20 min. The young lady is pleasant to look... at, yet she consistently ignores customers as she chats or check phone. Been there 3 times since January and waiting for foodto be cooked is the norm. The food is tasty, yet only extra ordinary... not extraordinary. Sorry. Read more
I've been going here for years..mostly because they're the only place that sells decent West Indian food in the area. I suspect... the business has survived because of a lack of competition. I've never had a bad food experience with them and have no issueswith the quality of the food. My chief issue is that they do not offer online ordering. The location is in a very busy part ofNew Brunswick so parking is always a problem. They went to a cash-only model, which is really antiquated. Thank goodness there'sa bank right across the street. A lot of the negative reviews about in-person customer service, parking and wait times can besolved by allowing people to order using Uber Eats, DoorDash, etc. P.S. the spotty availability of plantain for a West Indianeatery is truly shocking. Read more
chicken patty is gross! staff is rude don?t know if they coming or going only cash how they?re still in business is beyond me. I... should?ve known better; the first time I came was five years ago; I thought I couldn't go wrong with a chicken patty; well, hereI am, giving 1 star is too much! Read more
Meh.. I went to get a beef patty with coco bread. The beef patty was extremely dry and the bread was cold. I don't know if I... happen to catch them on a bad day but it wasn't really a good look. I assume the food is probably better and I might give themanother shot. A friend recommended this place and I just happened to be in the area that day. Read more
place was so good! tried this for my first time on a friday night. i ordered a small curry goat with rice and peas, plaintain... and cabbage. ordered a spicy beef patty as well on the side. they ran out of food but i got the last pattie?s so i was happy???? would definitely recommend. food was still hot and fresh after like 30 mins still! Read more
The food is good most times but the past couple times I?ve been there within a 2 month span the food has had little flavor. Good... luck on getting plantain with your order. Most times I come here they are all out. Like run to the grocery store and fry some updang! Also don?t bother calling your order in your going to be waiting when you show up regardless. This place has been aroundfor years and the food was always consistently really good but always run unprofessionally. I have to mentally prepare myselfbefore ordering because I know I will be frustrated. I even stopped coming for a while because of this. Read more
Love this little Caribbean shop in the college strip by Rutgers which is riddled with cheap college student aimed food... everywhere and that's where this place shines. Delicious Jamaica proud authentic dishes served here and it is delicious!!! I'vebeen coming here for about 6 years and they are what you expect from a Caribbean restaurant. Very friendly staff and I havenever had even a mediocre dish. A few competing places nearby but this one is the best in the area. Probably in Middlesex! Read more