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Miss Lily's & Melvin's Juice Box

Caribbean Restaurant and Juice Bar$$$$

Greenwich Village, New York

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Ranked #4 for Caribbean restaurants in New York
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"The corn is delicious and I had the jerk chicken salad...yummy!"(92 Tips)
"Jerk corn, jerk chicken and lobster tacos!"(16 Tips)
"Jerk chicken , oxtail , curry goat were all delicious ."(21 Tips)
"Love the roti chicken and vegetable one also the coconut cake"(11 Tips)

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Ms HeleneOctober 8, 2017
Ackee hummus with grilled flatbread & hot pepper shrimp apps, then steamed porgy on bammy and jerk salmon with side of rice and peas and Jamaican vegetables. Good sangria and sorrel drinks.
EaterJune 22, 2017
They might have cracked the code for the perfect fry width. They’re so thin that they veer towards matchstick, but they still have enough heft to evoke the idea that they were once a humble potato. Read more
RisaMay 26, 2014
Call ahead to make sure they have the coconut cake & have them set aside a piece for you when you get there. Everything jerk is amazing, but don't miss out on the smokey-sweet grilled pork ribs!
Jess NaldoJune 23, 2015
LOVE AT FIRST BITE: Jerk chicken, jerk pork, oxtail, sangria, rice and beans... Everything! Laid-back yet festive vibe with attentive and fun service. Can't wait to be back for brunch!
Paige CJanuary 27, 2019
Loved everything about this restaurant. The goat stew was fantastic, as was the punch. Recommend coming with a group and ordering one of everything. Service was excellent.
Elevine BergeOctober 10, 2014
My new favourite place - Fresh green juices, reggae, lovely staff, grilled fish salads, sweet plantains...what's not to love!? 🌼🍂🌵🍹🍏🍍🌴
Nate BeattyAugust 17, 2015
Original home of the best jerk chicken in the city. The organic salad with the fish has a great flavor and a tangy sweetness from the mango that is refreshing and satisfying. Not too sweet - spot on!
Angela WenFebruary 3, 2017
Perfect place for a birthday party! Such a fun vibe, everyone's super friendly and the food is so good. Don't leave without the jerk wings, corn on the cob, oxtail stew, and coconut cake.
Gabriel Ruas Santos-RochaSeptember 30, 2015
Phenomenal Jamaican food in a great environment with super nice servers. The juice bar adjacent to it is also superb and Melvin is the nicest guy!
RcLAMarch 13, 2016
Try the ackee and salt fish, get extra festival. The Dutty Wine (red wine sangria) was good and so was the Bellini. Great atmosphere and nice staff.
Mike WApril 22, 2014
Great vibe in this place. Unique menu offerings. Attentive owner who made us feel like home. Well prepared food. A little on the pricy side with my sandwich, side, and a smoothie coming out at $29.
Elon RubinDecember 28, 2013
This is one of the coolest and best places in NYC/the village. The food outstanding: I got a jerk chicken roti, jerk corn and rice and beans. The prices are very cheap. Highly recommended!
StephanMay 5, 2018
This place def have a Jamaican vibe,from the food to the aroma. Bruch meal to fill you up and then some. Bottomless on Lily's punch is amazing.
Monica CullenJuly 28, 2015
On my first day of restaurant week Miss Lily's gave to me: jerk corn, watermelon & feta salad, jerk chicken and dark n' stormy rum cake! The servings are generous and the staff is very friendly!
Bitches Who BrunchOctober 16, 2015
The Bitches Say: A-. The ambiance, service, and most importantly, food at Miss Lily’s were authentically Jamaican and equally fun. Don’t worry, be happy & brunch on, Bitches! Read more
Raquelle JessieApril 3, 2016
Awesomeee atmosphere! Get the fried fish sandwich on coco bread & ask for extra scotch bonnet pepper hot sauce on the side. Get the street grilled jerk corn on the side too!
Michael MorganJanuary 2, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Great vibe and amazing Food. There is a DJ at all times playing a selection of reggae music. It is a bit expensive, but well worth it. Try the Jerk Chicken and Plantains.
BunmiJuly 29, 2016
Everything is spectacular but the highlights are the corn & coconut cake... and the jerk chicken is spot on too - honestly you can't go wrong. Order the whole menu!
StayNYC RentalsOctober 17, 2018
The essential qualities of a perfect birthday restaurant are as follows: legitimately fun, good for groups, scene-y but not annoying, great food, and reasonable prices. Miss Lily’s covers all.
Rebecca MazzaFebruary 11, 2013
Been here 50+ times
The staff at the juice bar are always super friendly and take care of all your needs. Love the pb&j shake with blueberry and the jerk chicken roti. Also don't forget about their delicious coffee!!
CollegeFashionistaFebruary 3, 2014
Miss Lily's is the perfect place to grab a snack in between classes. The colors and energy of the restaurant alone are enough to pump you up. We can get enough of their delicious and fresh juices.
Jenai DomingoMarch 8, 2014
The Jamaican breakfast was amazing. My hard to please Jamaican mom even said it was very good.
Elizabeth BeasleyJuly 21, 2016
Miss Lily’s creamy, and decadent banana pudding comes layered with freshly cut bananas and delicious vanilla wafers for some added texture.
Caroline SchulweisNovember 24, 2015
The food here is delicious. Get the jerk chicken with chutney marmalade and the Ackee dip & plantain chips!
Sam MolterAugust 9, 2017
MS. Lily's provides a fun atmosphere with laid back, Caribbean vibes. Tuesday evenings in the summertime they have a crab boil special that will not disappoint!
Kris BrooksDecember 16, 2012
The food was absolutely delicious. Please do yourself a favor and order the Jamaican Breakfast: Ackee and Saltfish, Callaloo, fresh fruit, festivals, and ripe plantains! Yum! Ate the whole thing!
MarthaFebruary 14, 2015
excellent food, ambience and staff. a must visit place for everyone. get the corn, jerk wings, chicken, short ribs, oxtail. yummy!
Bin YangJanuary 19, 2013
Jerk chicken's really tender and not that spicy. The cod fish fritters are delicious but the portions are a tad small. Overall great food and pretty cool crowd. Don't forget your plantains!
EvanJune 11, 2013
Melvin will probably call you beautiful and make your day. Jerk chicken is delicious; juices will make you feel amazing; cold brew coffee; a ginger shot called "Legalize It." What's not to love?
SKWAugust 15, 2017
Fun spot! Everything on the menu is delicious and the staff is awesome. Jerk chicken is fantastic.
Judith O.March 13, 2015
Currently smashing a jerk chicken (spicy as hell, but not in a needless way) roti. Food is still fusion-y Caribbean but was better & more authentic than I've ever had here before. Also: great coffee.
Rafi SyedNovember 24, 2012
The back room is great for groups. But if you're stuck up front, hit the bar and get the cocktail with sake in it. Also, don't forget to check out the little shop of rasta oddities next door.
Juan Manuel BerrosJanuary 11, 2018
Crispy calamari and jerk chicken were fantastic. Drinks weren't remarkable.Great experience overall, would come again.
Alejandro RicoFebruary 9, 2014
Loud but the ultra delicious food and the coolest crew I've seen make it perfect for a fun night with friends, plus they have Ginger Beer. Totally worth it.
L ErskineMay 27, 2016
Such great, friendly and attentive service at the Juice Box! Get the delicious fish sandwich! But don't get the roti if you've actually had roti, cause it ain't a roti.
Wesley BlissFebruary 12, 2016
Even better than I expected. The juices are fresh & low in pulp. The smoothies are also very flavorful. Friendly staff topped it off nicely!
Michelle CheungNovember 3, 2012
Been here 5+ times
This place can get pricey though I still love it. I'm addicted to the corn. The roti wraps are more filling than the rice platter IMO. Jerk chicken, goat curry all good
Alexis BendjouiaJuly 18, 2015
Really good vibes for dinner. Loud music, dim lighting, tasty cocktails, cool food selection. Watermelon salad really refreshing, good fish tacos
Francis UdlerNovember 19, 2014
Such a cool vibe. Great music great food. Had the curry chicken roti - good, huge portion, heart.
Kimmie OhhJuly 16, 2020
The Jamaican sampler is a feast of curry goat, oxtail stew, jerk chicken & callaloo. Get the grilled jerk corn too!
Emily WilsonMay 12, 2017
Shitty, faux-hip vibe and terrible service, although the food is pretty tasty. I liked the jerk corn and the shrimp curry. ALSO: there's no real alcohol in the $13 cocktails, only soju, sake, & bonal.
Foursquare InsidersOctober 7, 2015
"Jamaican like no other. Be sure to get at least one order of the Jerk Grilled Corn. They also make a mean Dark & Stormy." - Alexa Mehraban, @EatingNYC Read more
Jessica LiMarch 24, 2013
Get the Jamaican breakfast! The festival was also amazing - almost as good (if not better) than the festival I had in Jamaica.
Robert StevensonFebruary 12, 2013
Easy in and out spot, great Jamaican roti's (burritos) if you like spicey do the chicken jerky otherwise the curry, and the banana pudding is perfect small desert finish
Crain's New York BusinessAugust 4, 2011
Jerk is not the only way to go. There’s a vegan Bushman plate, steamed grouper, and oxtails layered with deep flavor from three days marinating in garlic, onion, scallion, ginger and carrot.-G. Greene Read more
J BSeptember 15, 2019
Really good food and vibes. Massive portions. Cocktails are a little average but the atmosphere makes up for it. It’s get crowded!
Jeff PetrielloSeptember 4, 2014
Miss Lily's wins. The service, the atmosphere, and the food are all wonderful. Also, love the rumors that Beyoncé had her bday upstairs.
Branzino BandiniJune 13, 2012
This Jamaican eatery hijacks huevos rancheros. Coconut milk added to a base of kidney beans. Crispy fried plantain strips, a pair of over-easy eggs and sliced avocado make it a meal. $12.
Andrea FerreyrosNovember 8, 2016
The brunch special here is a great deal. Unlimited 2 hour brunch cocktails + 1 entree for $30. Good for groups!
Resa NgSeptember 21, 2014
Had their chicken and waffle for brunch, reminiscent of duck and waffle from London. Worth a try!

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