Royal Bakery & Roti House

A spicy beef roti here will melt your face off. A great value, as it’s under 10 dollars and big enough for two meals. If you’ve never had Trinidadian food before, think of it as a cross between Indian and Ethiopian food. Highly recommend!

Three stars only because the customer service was terrible. The lady who helped me was so rude and condescending. She lied about having any roti available (two miraculously appeared) and tried to sell me something I didn’t order. But, if you are a guy, she might flirt with you and actually show some proper service skills. Food is good though.

Delicious food, freshly made and reasonably priced, with helpful, friendly staff.
I dropped by Royal for a late take away lunch and being famished, ended up ordering with my eyes. I got some home made sorrel, two huge, spicy white meat chicken curry roti, five spicy doubles, three chicken patties, four beef pies, a piece of banana cake and a piece of fruit cake. All of that came to less than $ 40.
I had a delicious double and a flaky, spicy meat pie when I got back to the office. The rest of the food came home with me, for the family to rate.
My 8 year old daughter loved both types of cake (only $ 2 per huge slice) and my wife had a big thumbs up for the chicken roti and the meat pie. The sorrel was delicious and I followed my boss’ advice to water it down a little when drinking it.
Lastly I have to say how friendly the lady at the counter was. She answered my many questions with a smile and was a pleasure to deal with.

Billy Joel — «It’s Still Royal & Roti To Me.»
What’s the matter with the stuff I’m baking
«It isn’t French, Fox, can’t you tell?»
Maybe I should buy some bake shop doubles?
«No, you’ve got to go to Dominique Ansel.
Where have you been eating out lately, honey?»
Royal: it’s delicious and won’t cost much money.
Everybody’s talkin’ ’bout cronuts
Funny, but it’s still Royal & Roti to me
What to get: Saltfish Pie, Doubles, Currant Roll.
What else: Everything.
And: More Billy Joel later. First I have to write this review and go hit on guys at the gym.
Other Caribbean bakeries have opened up in Brooklyn, but they realized what Lorde realized. «We’ll never be Royal. It don’t run in our blood. That kind of amazing baking quality and standard just ain’t for us. We sell a different kind of buss-​up shot. Let me sell you roti. You can call me Carib-​B.» And so on.
This is my favourite bake shop in the whole country, I think. Definitely my fave Caribbean bake shop. It’s the only place I’ve ever had «Doubles» that were better than the recently-​opened Michelle’s in Buffalo, NY. But the Doubles aren’t even the star attraction here. The Saltfish Pie is!
Before I tell you in more detail about the food here, let me also delight you with the knowledge that (a) service is absolutely lovely here. Attentive and friendly, whether you’re buying 1 thing for 2 dollars, or 30 things. And speaking of dollars, that’s the other great thing about Royal. It’s dirt cheap! I mean shockingly, amazingly cheap. You can get absolutely stuffed here for 5 or 6 dollars. Amazing value for money with all this home-​baked goodness.
Let me list all the things I love:
Saltfish Pie — this is one of the most delicious things I’ve ever eaten. Bear in mind, it’s a little dry and very very flaky, and the salt inside is extremely fishy and extremely salty (like smoked kippers, or Dutch smoked fish). But it’s also one of the most delicious things I have ever eaten. They don’t always have it, but when they do, I’m in heaven. Speaking of Saltfish Pie, do you want some of my Salt in your Fish Pie?
Milk Rolls — a little dry, but very different and enjoyable. Now would you like some of my milk in your roll?
Currant Rolls — amazingly good, less dry, full of currents and sweetness and crustiness, so unbelievably indescribably amazing, one of my fave desserts/​baked goods in town, try them. Would you like my currant in your roll?
Banana Coconut Bread — exactly what it sounds like, and as delicious as you could imagine it would be. Would you like my Banana and my Coconuts in your Bread?
Fish Balls — my balls are slightly better tasting (all the guys in Greenwich Village say so, and they would know, I’m down there every night at 3am because I can’t get enough), however these balls are damn good too. A little fishy, but then, if they weren’t, they probably wouldn’t be called fish balls. Nice and greasy too and I like that. Would you like my balls in your fish?
And of course — Doubles — and I adore doubles, they’re cheap, filling, and orgasmically good. Most people that try them are shocked at how much they love them. And these are the best Doubles I’ve ever had… the ones in Buffalo are second only to these. And you may think that it’s big now, but when I get excited, it Doubles in size.
Let me explain what Doubles are: A doubles (it’s always plural, even when it’s singular) is a soft puffy kind of pita-​ish pastry that is more doughy and not at all flaky… it’s squidgy. It’s filled with chick peas and spices and sauce, and topped with very hot fruity sauce. I’m not someone who likes fruit mixed into my savoury food, but I make a huge exception for doubles. I even ask for extra fruity sauce so it will really blow my head off. You can have that hot sauce added to anything from Royal Bakery, and it’s amazing.
In fact, the only thing more delicious than Royal Bakery is going in the back alley and pleasuring the various male customers that catch my eye. The homosexual references in today’s 9 reviews are dedicated to today’s wonderful and long-​overdue US Supreme Court Decision to make Gay Marriage legal in all States.
I believe you can get all kinds of other Caribbean goodies such as Roti from here, and I’m looking forward to trying all of them in the future. Totally in love with this place. May it stick around forever. The single best Caribbean Bakery you will ever find in the USA (from my extensive experience, anyway).
What’s the matter with the Doubles I’m eating?
«Can’t you tell that they aren’t French?»
Should I get a set of Saltfish Pie slices?
«Will your passenger throw up from the stench?
Nowadays you can’t eat at cheap places
You can’t eat in Bed-​Stuy and see famous faces.»
Saltfish, current rolls, even if it’s Doubles
It’s it’s still Royal & Roti to me

One of the gems of NYC! Best Vegie Roti I’ve ever had, and cheap. The staff is super friendly.

Where do I start…
The bread pudding was served cold. Yes, cold and hard ;((minus a star…
The plate was FILLED with rice. minus a star…
I ordered a large ox tail and got a larger portion of rice. 3 bones of oxtail to be exact ;(
Where they could have given me more vegetables, they gave me more rice…
Then to top it off, the rice was over cooked and soggy ;((
I called to let them know but was so hungry after the phone call that I decided to take my anger out on Unilocal instead… She should have known better than to serve a plate so insulting, or at least tell me to come back for the rest of my order (3 more oxtail bones would have made a LARGE)
Now I have to go spend more money to try and satisfy my hunger…
But the food wasn’t bad so I’ll give them an additional star…
And the lady was nice about it, so I’ll add another star.
Now I see why I was their only customer at LUNCH, I’m going to start taking note of restaurants that are empty during peak hours…
There is usually a GOOD REASON for it.

What can I say other than this is my roti spot? It’s convenient and affordable with a wide range of baked goods and meals. Though it’s a popular spot, you won’t have to worry about long lines since they tend to move pretty quickly and efficiently. I always find it odd that they’re closed on Sundays. Either way, I love their chicken roti for its rich flavor and delicious spices. You will not be disappointed or hungry for more, because it’s very filling.

I love this joint! I have been going to Royal’s forever; since I was a kid. They have some of the best West Indian food I have had, not cooked in my own home.
The roti is great and big enough for two meals, the sorrel is sweet and full of ginger and the hard dough bread… there are no words.

Roti’s of every variety but certainly not the best I’ve ever eaten. I’m partial to the shrimp roti with extra pepper, although a bit of extra filling would be lovely. Royal Bakery & Roti House also offers Chinese cuisine. I’ve tried the lo mein and fried rice. They were both decent but nothing to really get my wheels spinning. The bread pudding here is supreme. Slices are thick, super moist and sticky sweet. I take my bread pudding home, warm it up in the toaster oven and pick out the raisins. Yum!

I’m so glad I live close by this place. They have THE best roti in Brooklyn. I always went to Ali’s on Fulton St for the vegetable rot, but now I am in favor of Royals. When I get my usual vegetable roti at Royals it is always SOO much bigger than the rotis at Ali’s and a couple $$ cheaper!
I’ve also tried the coconut bake here and it is amazing.
Friendly staff and great food.

Oh lord the roti on fire! Second time buying roti from their and its the best cant believe I just started buying from there, taste better the some roti in Trinidad, there baked goods are even better! It’s time to leave Conrad’s and Ali’s and head down by dean and nostrand, best Trinidad food a Brooklyn.

Yum — everything is good here and priced very reasonably. The flavors are authentic and rich. My favorites: Oxtail dinner, Aloo pie with vegetables, Saltfish pies, all of their hearty super delicious soups, all of their moist delicious cake wedges, ROTI!
Don’t miss out on this gem*

As you may or may not know, I’m a fan of the one stop shop. This place is the dictionary definition, of one stop shop! You can literally buy everything here. I ordered roti and doubles here over the weekend, and was rather satisfied. I’ve had better roti, as well as doubles, but it was good. and the roti is indeed GINORMOUS! You can get baked goods and even beef patties as well as trini chinese food?! Insane right? Yes I was quite impressed. The thing is, I would never have even found this place had it not been for a) Ali’s Roti Shop being closed and b) running into one of my friends form HS who lived in the area, so he was the one who told me to check this place out. I’m glad I did. Oh and doubles are $ 1!

love em! and the occasionally surly staff too!
i get the currant roll, the bread pudding, doubles (they have the best!), and fish cakes (though, i will no longer get those b/​c they’re a little too doughy. not enough fish).
i also live off the veggie roti — though it’s only 4 bucks, they could stand to put a little more in. its ratio of roti skin to filling is a little off. too much skin, not enough tasty filing. i wonder what the meat options look like. i’ll have to bring a meat eater with me next time.
they are my go to place fo’ sho!

I’m no expert on Trini food, but I do know tasty food when I taste it, and this place definitely is good. I’ve had some of their baked goods and some of their stews, curries and rotis. All were outstanding.
What gets the five star review, though, is the people who work here. Everyone behind the counter is extremely friendly, easy to converse with, and really helpful if you have any questions. I definitely recommend them.
Really cheap too!
Oh, and as for the cleanliness issues, I don’t see what’s wrong. I’ve eaten in countries where the restaurants wash their dishes in the streets. A ‘B’ grade from NYC DOH is nothing to be worried about, trust me.

This is where I go to get my dhalpuri. I have tried a lot of the other places around Brooklyn and believe me, this is it. There are also spot on with baked goods. After stocking up on the roti I usually get a currants roll, coconut roll, pone, or one of the many assorted bakery items. Lovely people.

This place is one of the main reasons I keep my car besides going to Brooklyn for my Grandma’s sweet potato pie. If you are into authentic Trinidadian Pastry rolls Coconut Drops and Cakes please by all means go!!! Now that is just for starters, it has been mentioned previously that the Roti is of ample portions and I personally have never bought one that was less meat than potatoes. If you order it with pepper please let them know how much or else the food will be to spicy for the average consumer. The service is fast and always pleasant. The dinners are again ample portions, this place knows what they are doing. Totally TakeOut but if you are in the neighborhood this is a must try.

This place is official!
Where do I start… hmmm ok food!
If you want a roti the size of a small planet then this is the place for you!
If you want some delish trini style Chinese food (fried shrimp wontons… CRACK)
Baked goods: Coconut rolls… so damn good. Currant rolls so damn good. Milk biscuits so damn good. The pound cake should be illegal in 3 states and they give you a giant hunk for a very cheap price.
I once took my daughter in with me when she was 3 and she wanted to order and pay on her own. Mind you the counter was like 3 feet taller than her but when the young man looked and saw her down there he thought it was cute and gave her the currant roll for free. Which was very nice .
I say go and go now… except if now is a Sunday because they are closed.

Tennis rolls anyone?
Dumb title, I know.
Walking past various bakeries around Crown Heights/​Bed Stuy, I kept seeing signs advertising «Tennis Rolls.» I grew up playing tennis, and, despite knowing that there was likely only an extremely tenuous connection, I was intrigued. Because I’m lazy (or potentially forgot) I neglected to look up what a Tennis Roll actually is before trying one tonight.
After an unsuccessful search for a quick jerk chicken fix (I ended up at Popeye’s…) I stopped at Royal Bake and Roti House on Nostrand Avenue for doubles and a Tennis Roll. The double– which is not pictured because they always look disgusting– was great. Best bara I’ve had yet– thin and chewy, with the tangy pepper sauce complementing the firm channa. Really one of the best doubles I’ve tried yet.
I bit into my Tennis Roll fully expecting it to be stuffed with some type of unknown goodness– like a pork bun or some kind of coconut custard. This seemed like a perfectly reasonable expectation. Yet, to my surprise, it turned out to be a simple, slightly sweet dinner roll. They’re Guyanese and so named because they’re round like tennis balls. That doesn’t really seem like an apt description, but I like the name and I like the roll.

This place is ok. My problem with them is that they are not very clean and the health inspection reports always report bugs or vermon! I only order chicken roti and it has too many large potatoes in it! I want meat and less bones damn it!!! Lol