Tropical Time caribbean cuisine

Glen Ellyn, IL · Caribbean restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Glen Ellyn
#12
of 82 restaurants
City Percentile
75%
rating percentile
Address
Tropical Time caribbean cuisine, 22w535 Butterfield Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Phone
(630) 547-2138
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Tropical Time caribbean cuisine is a restaurant located in Glen Ellyn, IL. It is one of 82 restaurants listed in Glen Ellyn. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Glen Ellyn city average of 4.1 stars. It ranks #12 of 82 restaurants in Glen Ellyn. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Tropical Time caribbean cuisine

REOPENING!! At 22W535 Butterfield Rd. Glen Ellyn Il. We are thrilled to welcome you back to Tropical Time Caribbean Restaurant. Starting this summer Chef Drew is returning with your favorite TT flavors and exciting new Dishes. Come taste the... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–8 PM
Sunday12 PM–7 PM
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11 AM–8 PM
Thursday11 AM–8 PM
Friday11 AM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Carolyn Banda · Nov 2025

This place is a Caribbean culinary gem! Everything was beyond amazing. If you thought you've had delicious jerk chicken before, you haven't tried amazing jerk chicken until you've tried TT's! Everything here was spectacular, and the chef/owner makes everyone feel at home! Can't wait to go back!

★★★★★ 5.0 Loco Jay · Sep 2025

Glad to see this place reopen in the west burbs! Food still remains delicious. I got the jerk plate with rice and beans and plantains and it hit the spot. Got a patty for nostalgic reasons and it was nice and flaky and what I remember. Prices are up but that's universally applicable. I'll be back. Ok. I went back to try brown stew chicken with coconut rice and plantains. I'm not sure if it was the chicken or the rice that didn't taste right but something was definitely off. The plantains were great. I'll stick to jerk chicken.

★★★★★ 5.0 Wendy Love · Sep 2025

While stopped at the stop light, I looked to my left and spoted the Jerk Chicken sign! I flipped a U-turn and headed right in! I ordered Jerk Chicken dark meat a side of Rice n Peas, candied yams and of course had to go extra for the best plantains ever! Tried a side of the mild jerk sauce. Worth every penny for sure. Can't wait to try the oxtail next. Amazingly authentic and delicious! I'll drive from Bartlett again to grab my next meal soon. Thank you!

★★★★★ 5.0 Queenie · Aug 2025

Went to the restaurant's new location and I will be returning! Happy to have Tropical Time back! I can definitely say that my food was made with love. Still taste delicious and the portions still very fulfilling. Entrees only including two sides instead of three like previously. I wish rice n peas were atleast included with all entrees plus the two sides that we pick. There's also new menu items like brown stew chicken, jerk pasta, & jerk wraps etc.

★★★★★ 5.0 M B · Feb 2026

JERK CHICKEN is the sign outside Google maps doesnt use this as an identifier for restaurant For months i thought the place closed down or hadnt open. Well stopped in and had the jerk chicken, curry chicken, plantains, mac n’ cheese and cabbage. Curry was stellar followed by beans and rice then the jerk. Mac n cheese and cabbage were both good…nothing special but tasty none the less. I gave service five stars not because you have a waiter and people filling your goblets but because the chef/owner was a delight. Very friendly and personable. I will be going again and again as there are at least 4 more things to try. The prices are average but worth it. I do wish for people dining in they used washable ware and steel utensils. But hey, thats me… i really hate plastic and landfill.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fast Service ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Comfort Food ✓ Healthy Options ✓ Quick Bite ✓ Small Plates ✓ Catering

Services

Caribbean restaurant

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