Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill

Love this place for spicy patties! The patties are worthy of 6 stars, the only reason I gave the 4 stars is because every time I visit the music is blaring and the air conditioning seems to be turned off or not working. They have a dining area, but I can’t imagine eating here. And be prepared for a wait, if you have been to the Islands then you know the slower pace you have to get used to.
I have tried several of their curry dishes, the goat was my favorite. And if you’re looking for a cold bottle of Ting or a piece of rock cake, this is your place. Did I mention the spicy patties? Wow, they are delicious. Growing up in Miami, we had a favorite place to go for patties. Here in Charlotte, this is our favorite place. I usually pick up 6, and I’m sure they would hold up fine for a couple of days in the fridge. They never last that long.

Pretty good Caribbean Food, Nice location, and decent service. They use to be a lot better years ago. It’s a little overpriced for the portions you get, but overall it’s ok and I’ll probably return

The roti here is an improvement on the other Jamaican restaurants I’ve eaten at in Charlotte. I’m from Brooklyn, so I’m used to having maximum food for a great price. Not so in Charlotte, for the minimal amount of oxtail, the price could be a bit lower. There is no reason to pay a high price for lots of rice and cabbage but a scoop of oxtail.
I’m definitely not expecting oxtails to dominate the plate, but the serving my daughter had was enough to convince me I won’t be getting anything other than beef patties here. That is, when they actually have any available.

Food is just okay. Their portion sizes for the amount you are paying is terrible. You get more Styrofoam than food and I don’t like paying $ 10 FOR Styrofoam. They need to give you a better value. If you are going to cut portions on the meats at least put a good portion of rice so you feel like you got something. The ones in NEWYork are much better. imho

No frills, just good Caribbean curry to go. Goat curry lunch special is under $ 8.00 with tax. And they have other specials daily while they last. This is a franchise so like all franchises there are certain guarantees in terms of food style and quality and ingredients, but there’s also a sense of family here which doesn’t exist in all offbeat chain restaurants.

Bland food. I don’t even know how you can make jerk chicken bland but they managed. The customer service is mediocre. I just recommend going elsewhere.

The food here is really good, if you are in the mood for Jamaican food this restaurant is great. The sell cakes and patties which are very good. They get a four star because their portions could be better for the price.

Right off the bat, don’t go to this place expecting warm and cheery service. Just focus on the food to keep your satisfaction levels in check. I met some friends here after work based on their recommendation. When we got there, it was empty (this was around 5:30 on a Monday evening) but definitely picked up as time passed.
This was my first time eating Jamaican food (I know!) and I wasn’t all that hungry so I hemmed and hawed over the menu for a little bit. I went with the spicy chicken Jamaican patty and a pineapple-​flavored Jamaican soda. There’s a case of bottled Jamaican sodas or cans of American sodas (coca-​cola, pepsi, or mountain dew). FYI — they don’t always have all of the patties listed on the menu available to order so just ask before you get too committed to a particular flavor. The woman went into the back and came right back out with my patty. Nice and warm, ready to eat.
I went into the back seating area while my friends finished placing their orders. The patty was a fluorescent yellow color which threw me off a little bit but when I bit into it, my fears were long forgotten. The patty crust was flaky and had a little bit of a sweet flavor that balanced the mild heat from the meat inside. The Jamaican soda was very sweet, which should come as no surprise since its second ingredient is high fructose corn syrup. It’s definitely not anything I would probably have again but it was good enough to wash down my patty. I got to taste a bit of my friends’ meals and I really, really enjoyed the jerk chicken. The chicken was juicy and extremely flavorful. It’s definitely some I would order on my next visit. Also, the coco bread was/​is a winner.
Overall, a good spot to get your introduction to Jamaican food and/​or to indulge your already long-​held affection.

Food is good when they have it. Always out of things and gives you a different price everytime.

I frequent Golden Krust in Durham NC which is always ⁵⁄₅ stars. This store has a sanitation score of 94, the did not have working ice machines not fountain drinks. The cashier on 5÷15÷15 quoted multiple prices for meals that were different from the listed prices. The meals were included with a drink but since the soda/​ice machine was «broken» we were offered 1.09 canned soda for an additional price. The ox tail was tough and dry and the cabbage was not at temperature. I would not recommend this golden krust ever!!! It’s better to drive to Durham North Carolina where the food & service is 10 stars!!!

Food is good, price is good I can’t take that away from them to be fair. However I ordered a combo that included a drink and Jamaican bread (forgive my ignorance). I paid with my debit card then when I got my food that’s when the woman informed me their drink machine was down, and they were out of the Jamaican bread. Which she then immediately followed up with «no refunds».

I really enjoy Jamaican food and was excited to see a Golden Krust in Charlotte. The food was average and I didn’t get to try the items I really wanted or any patties. I came in at 11:15 and they told me that most of the menu wouldn’t be out til noon.
I may come back to try the patties.

Love the veggie patties, when they are available… haven’t really eaten anything else there.

I have been to this restaurant quite a few times and always received pretty decent service. The food is always tasty and never really found that service was an issue until my last visit.
I had a Jamaican visitor and she want hard dough bread to go with our dinner. Now I could have gone a couple of different places but I chose the Bakery. I love this bread but I typically only eat it when in NY, Jamaica or Florida because I need my hard dough to be as fresh as possible.
While the seemingly nice woman was ringing me up I politely asked «how old is the bread?» Now I know this is called a bakery but everyone knows their baked goods are shipped in. She responds by saying «the bread is fresh.» I say your idea of fresh and mine maybe 2 different things. She became a maniac but in a calm way. She asks: do you want the bread or not? At the time I really just needed to get the bread and leave, dinner was waiting. But not before I explained that as a consumer and patron of this store I have a right to know how old something is in a darn bakery that doesn’t bake anything.
After the fact, i was very upset because I could have gone somewhere else, and for her think that it was OK to respond in that manner bothered me. Why was she so combative in the first place? In the end, she told me their shipments come every Tuesday. So this would be the best day to visit if you need baked goods. I myself, will never spend another nickel there.

Good food but the wait is long. 20 minutes before someone took my order and they were only a few people in the restaurant.

This is a nice spot for some of your Caribbean needs. You should definitely check it out at least once if you find yourself in the University Area.
It’s small and tucked away in the shopping center, but you visibly see the sign for the place. The menu isn’t that big, so you for sure will not be overwhelmed with too many choices. I have gone here twice now and definitely recommend the Goat Curry or the Oxtail meal. I don’t know about you, but when I ordered these, I also asked for extra gravy. It was great to have the extra gravy with the rice and cabbage. Note that when you order the meal, it doesn’t come with a drink though. Kinda a bummer on that part.
The place is alright, pretty small. They have tables near the register, and also near the back. I haven’t been towards the back to see how many tables there are as I have only gotten take out. The prices are a little pricey to me, but the food was worth it.

This place is NOT Caribbean food! It’s terrible. You must ask for a drink separate from the combo even though you’ve ordered a combo. They’re not going to offer it to you either. The food tastes horrible. I wish I could sit outside and turn people around to save their souls. But unfortunately this is all I can do. Take heed and go elsewhere!!!

I was SO excited to see Golden Krust outside NY so I had to stop in while in the shopping center. My curry goat was SO delicious and had all the right flavor and spice. The flavors reminded me of the great food I used to get when I lived near a Jamaican area in Brooklyn!

Golden Krust is a bakery first and their specialty is the patty, and other baked goods, they also serve Jamaican staples such as oxtails, fish, jerk chicken, and curry chicken with all the fixins (rice and peas, plantains, and veggies), Ting, and other Jamaican drinks. With that said, if you’re looking for patties look no further because they’re simply the best ever! Buttery, flaky, fat-​laden pastry, filled with chicken, beef or shrimp! Yes, it is a chain and the patties are shipped in but they’re baked in house daily and trust me they’re addictive!
Now, the food overall has been fresh and pretty solid, but over the years it has been a tad inconsistent, but everyone has a bad day so I haven’t held that against them. I had my very first oxtail here several years ago and I’ve been ordering them ever since, but I must say my favorite is still the curry chicken. The oxtails and curry chicken are both seasoned just right with plenty of gravy… it’s all about the gravy. I know most people think of jerk chicken when coming to Jamaican restaurants but since I’m not a jerk type of chic, I can offer no insight on that entrée:-) Golden Krust has been serving up solid Jamaican food in Charlotte for years and though there are other decent Caribbean spots in the city, I continue to return to the Krust…

Golden Krust is decent Caribbean for fairly cheap prices. If you don’t have high expectations for service or want to be «wowed» with food, you won’t be too disappointed.
On both occasions, I’ve had the dinner combo ($ 8-​$ 10). The food itself is pretty good. I had the Jerk Chicken and the Curry Goat, both of which were not too spicy. The plates are served with generous helpings of rice and red beans and another side, usually steamed cabbage or collards. The meat portions was kinda slim. But the service? A total take-​a-​number-​and-​wait-​for-​me-​to-​move attitude pervades this place. The line was long and the staff were slow to move. Geez!
My buddy and I sat in the back dining hall, which they closed off with a wet floor sign as they were closing in an hour. RUDE! I had to walk around it to get a drink refill. If you want cheap Caribbean food for takeout, this might be a OK place. I’m sure that there is a Caribbean joint with more personable service and exceptional food.