SHANAS CARIBBEAN CAFE

UPDATE October 2026: Shana’s is still my favorite Caribbean cuisine in the NE area. But probably will not be returning. Every time I tries to get my Jerk Chicken, there is always problems. Jerk Chicken sold out. Ran out of rice and peas, had a minimum wait of an hour. Today put the nails in the coffin. Call at 10:15 for a pick up, she told me it will be ready in 20 minutes. I arrived, she told me it will be ready in 5 minutes. After 10 minutes, she came up and told me the Jerk Chicken is not ready😱 U could’ve been honest from the beginning, and I will be ok. She tries to sell me oxtail and stew chicken every time, I settled for them once, and I didn’t like either, I’m not settling for them again. My hunt for Caribbean Cuisine continues! I want to try most of the Caribbean restaurants around the Northeast Philly's area. Due to the last uncomfortable encounter at a nearby Caribbean restaurant, I'm a bit nervous trying out Shana's. When I walk in, the two younger staffs seems to be pretty normal. They didn't gave me a stare down or anything lol. The older staff was kinda surprised to see me there. But she was quick to take my order. I stutter a bit because I was nervous...... I forgot the side order's names but she was quick to help me, which I really appreciate. I had order a medium Jerk Chicken Platter with cabbage and rice & peas. Two Coco bread and a Tropical Rhythm Lychee Punch. I had gotten Oxtail gravy on my rice &peas and Jerk sauce on the side for my chicken. The Coco bread smells so darn delicious when it first warmed up. If you are in a hurry, let the staffs know you will like your Coco bread warmed before you place your order. Or else you will be waiting like me. But I didn't mind since I wasn't in a hurry:) That medium platter had last me thru two lunches. The Rice and Peas are definitely the highlight of the meal bc it was still soft even after 2 days of refrigeration. Shana's is definitely by far my most favorite right now!