Caribbean Culture in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn
Bedford-Stuyvesant has a long Caribbean history intertwined with its African American heritage. Caribbean immigrants — particularly from Jamaica, Trinidad, and Barbados — have been part of Bed-Stuy’s fabric since the mid-20th century. Today, the neighborhood blends Caribbean culture with Brooklyn’s broader creative energy.
Along Fulton Street, Nostrand Avenue, and Marcus Garvey Boulevard, you’ll find Caribbean restaurants, barbershops playing dancehall, and community organizations keeping the culture alive.
What to Find in Bed-Stuy
- Caribbean-soul food fusion — Where island flavors meet Southern cooking
- Barbershops and salons — Caribbean grooming culture
- Community organizations — Cultural groups and nonprofits
- Music venues — Live reggae, dancehall, and Caribbean nights
Caribbean Spots in Bed-Stuy (10)
Food Spots
La’Mode BK
A Crown Heights restaurant and lounge from a Vincentian-led team, plating Caribbean–Asian fusion — escovitch fish bites, jerk…
1401 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Clubs and Lounges
Cafe Erzulie
Named for the Haitian spirit of love, this Broadway bar runs live jazz on weeknights and turns nightclub…
894 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Catering and Pop-Ups
Mason Catering Services
Brownsville-based Caribbean catering founded 2011 by Jamaican-born chef Garrick Mason. Authentic Caribbean-American dishes for events of every size.
1650 Eastern Parkway, Suite 406, Brooklyn, NY 11233
Food Spots
Ali’s Trinbago Roti Shop
Ali's Trinbago is a beloved Crown Heights / Bed-Stuy Trinidadian spot for authentic roti and doubles. Known for…
1267 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Food Spots
Pattie Hut
Pattie Hut is the Bed-Stuy Jamaican counter for stewed chicken, oxtail, curry goat, and jerk — alongside the…
543 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Antiguan
Wadadli Jerk
Wadadli Jerk brings Antiguan flavor to Bed-Vyne, Brooklyn — jerk chicken, rice and peas, and legendary mac and…
419 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Food Spots
Trinidad Golden Place
Trinidad Golden Place is a Crown Heights Trinidadian institution serving doubles, roti, pelau, and stewed chicken to the…
788 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Food Spots
The Islands
A Bed-Stuy neighborhood restaurant serving reliable Jamaican comfort food. Their stew chicken with rice and peas is a…
803 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Food Spots
Chez Oskar
A Brooklyn bistro with Haitian-French influences. Their griot tacos, plantain-crusted fish, and Haitian-spiced brunch dishes blend Caribbean soul…
310 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Food Spots
Gloria’s Caribbean Cuisine
Gloria's has been serving authentic Trinidadian roti, doubles, and curry dishes on Nostrand Ave for years. Their dhalpuri…
764 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216
