About the Menu

The menu at CJ Cafe Utica Ave offers a straightforward and comforting selection that reflects the heart of Jamaican and Caribbean home cooking. It’s the kind of place where casual lunches and relaxed dinners come together around familiar, hearty dishes like jerk chicken, oxtail, and flavorful stews.

In this cozy setting, you’ll find classic dishes such as Rasta Pasta prepared mild or spicy, oxtail served with white rice, and a jerk chicken dinner that pairs perfectly with traditional sides like rice and peas and macaroni salad. The menu also includes other Caribbean favorites like curry goat, fried chicken, and escoveich fish, making it a go-to for those seeking authentic flavors and generous portions.

These meals are often enjoyed as filling midday or evening fare, ideal for savoring in a laid-back environment that encourages you to slow down and enjoy each bite. The bakery selection, including items like red velvet cake, adds a sweet finish or accompanies a comforting cup of coffee or fresh fruit juice.

Overall, the food and drinks here support a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere where the everyday joy of great flavors and simple pleasures is front and center.

Business Menu

Lunch
Oxtail
Jerk Chicken
Fry Chicken
Curry Goat
Jerk Pork
Stew Peas
Stew Fish
Escoveich Fish
Stew Chicken
Curry Chicken
BBQ Chicken
Cowfoot
Rasta Pasta (Mild & Spicy)
Rice Choice
Rice & Peas
White Rice
Sides
Macaroni Salad
Coleslaw
Steam Cabbage
Lettuce,Tomato, Cucumber
Mac & Cheese Pie