Sam's Caribbean Marketplace

This place is great. Whenever I need my Jamaican groceries that I can’t get anywhere else, I can find it at Sam’s. They also serve cooked food that’s delicious and they have parking. Prices are very reasonable and good customer service. They are worth the drive to Long Island. I appreciate not having to drive to the city for my Jamaican groceries.

Ambiance - West Indian/Caribbean (of you know, you know) Food: hmm - rice... ok - oxtail gravy...delish - jerk chicken... ok - fish... too dry - festival... too dry and hard (maybe need to be wrapped and not stay on stovers*) - vegetable - delicious; perfectly cooked The grocery is good; many products/ingredients to make a tasty Caribbean meal. Staff is friendly. Service at food is slow; maybe order ahead if in a rush.

Sam's Caribbean Marketplace in Hempstead is a go-to destination for authentic Caribbean food and ingredients. Whether you're looking for cooked meals that remind you of home or raw ingredients to prepare your own traditional dishes, this place has it all. They offer a wide selection of herbal teas and remedies from the Caribbean, known for their health benefits. If you're seeking real, wholesome food that reflects Caribbean culture and flavor, I highly recommend checking out Sam's Caribbean Marketplace. It's a must-visit for anyone wanting a true taste of the islands.

Honestly speaking and constructivly, usually get the jerk chicken but it does not taste like authentic jerk chicken. The jerk chicken needs improvement… it is mostly dry and needs more sauce and seasoning( maybe a different one for sure ). For a Jamaican restaurant, jerk chicken is expected to be great. Also customer service can be improved and be more welcoming and kind. Thank you and hope you can improve on this! I like the Jamaica beef spicy patty from here and peanut punch which I saw was out of stock but hope to see different peanut punch in the future if you can as the ones that was there wasn’t the best.

To my vegetarian friends and sympathizers, I’m sorry I’ve failed you. I was curious about the freshly steamed vegetables that just came out as I approached the food counter. The sales associate said they were really good but with my cynicism, I asked for the smallest container possible. I came back to work, opened the mini container and found a colorful and flavorful dish that would have filled my belly if I just added some rice & peas and more of the delicious vegetables. All I have left is shown the picture. Sorry…is all that I can say. 😂