Cool Runnin's Caribbean

I had a fantastic experience with this restaurant’s catering service! I called them to see if they could cater my event on the same day, even though I knew it was short notice. While they typically require 3-5 days’ notice, the kind woman on the phone invited me to come in so she could show me the different pan sizes and discuss my needs in detail. I went over right away, chose the sizes, and they prepared the food faster than I expected. The food was delicious, more than enough for my guests, and they truly saved the day!

I had been searching all morning for a restaurant to cater my party, and even though my request was last-minute, this was the only place that treated me kindly and wasn’t dismissive. I highly recommend them and will definitely be coming back. They went above and beyond, and I couldn’t be more grateful!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken, Rice & Peas

Awesome food! Yesterday Got the curry goat with cabbages and rice and beans for myself and BBQ ribs platter for my husband. Both were delicious!! Will definitely go back again if we’re around the area. The lady at the front counter was nice and very patient when I called to order especially my cell phone connection was not great. Giving 2 stars for the Atmosphere is only because very limited space for sitting down. Otherwise highly recommended for the food!

Parking: Free street parking pending on days and time.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Curry Goat, Rice & Peas

I just thought I will give this place a chance. We got wrapped Roti. One stew beef and the other curry chicken. BOTH WERE HORRIBLE. I am from the Caribbean and I'm very aware of the taste of food and these folks have failed miserably! The Roti itself was microwaved because they took it out of the fridge and it was very rubbery.
My beef roti had 4 pieces of beef and 2 pieces of potatoes and a garlic. The chicken roti was horrible. Very watery and sweet tasting. After this experience my friend said she don't like roti. I assured her that what we got from Cool Running wasn't authentic roti, horrible first experience.
Sadly both meals went to the garbage.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 2

Went to the Jerkfest this weekend at Boyd Park in New Brunswick. Me and my friend decided to eat at the Cool Runnings food truck. It was over 80 degrees . Stood in line for over an hour just to place my order. Upon finally getting to the window to place the order I asked how long was the wait for the food. The lady said 20 mins. It turned into another HOUR AND A HALF!! They were mixing up peoples orders and just slow moving. Everyone was complaining and aggravated with the wait. I started to ask for refund but kept believing the food was coming out shortly. Finally I asked for two cups of ice. I was charged $4!!!! I was so desperate at this point to cool off I paid it but how dare they?? I mean making people wait and you couldn’t even give 2 complimentary cups of ice? Food came and decided to just leave the festival was so aggravated. We ate in the car, food was blah. Hardly any meat and basically just all rice. They need to be better prepared for the demand when serving at a festival with thousands of people. It was almost like they were cooking from scratch. Never again!!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

5 STARS for the older woman at the counter, she is a true earth angel.

Service: 5

The food is not as flavorful as it used to be. Asked for stew chicken with extra gravy needless to say I did see the extra gravy and the chicken was dry. There were 2 pieces of chicken and 3 large chunks of potatoes. The chicken had a tangy flavor and no spicy seasoning. After so many years unfortunately I Will not go there again.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 2

The oxtails were very small, too much rice, not enough cabbage and plantains. I purchased three medium dinners, containing less than a cup of cabbage between the three orders.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Bad service. Was shorted on quantity for a large oxtail, I called and was basically told “too bad”. Older lady with glasses always gives bad attitude when I go to order

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Ms Renee and her crew were the best...Administrative day at work had party for 10+...called a couple days before to place my order...was ready at the time we agreed on and the service was good...crew at work LOVED the food and we will definitely revisit..Thank you Ms Renee and crew

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Coco Bread, Shrimp Roti, Jerk Chicken, Curry Chicken, Spicy Beef Patty

Went in there to ask them the prices because I haven't eaten over there in a while. It looked like they were cleaning so I asked this old women sweeping if they were closed. She gave me an attitude and just said "just tell me what you want" I asked her the prices and instead of just answering me she gave another attitude and kept on ignoring me. I actually have gotten food from there before and have never experienced this but now? I will never go back over there. I dont know what their trying to do but if they want to continue business in the near future it's in their best interest to actually be polite to their customers. They are not the only Jamaican restaurant in New Brunswick and honestly their food isn't even THAT good. Nor are their prices

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Customer service is everything and though I’m not sure if it was meant for it to be interpreted as rude it was ! I called to place an order ( well my man did ) . She began taking our order than upon taking our order the lady said very loud over talking my man “hold on . Hold on . Hold on “ and put us on hold . That’s sealed the deal for him . I’ve been telling him how I used to eat from here and I wanted to since moving back around . He said he rather eat a hotdog after the experience. Very disappointing. He refused to eat there

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 2

I walked in for lunch and was helped very quickly. Even though I didn’t order ahead, I had absolutely delicious curry goat out the door in less than 5 minutes. Overall excellent, I’ll definitely go back and would recommend to

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Curry Goat

The cashier was very nice she get 5⭐. The food could use more flavor, I didn't taste enough coconut milk in my rice and peas. Overall a nice experience the platters weren't too expensive either.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Curry chicken roti is the best!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Curry Goat, Jerk Chicken, Curry Chicken

The food is good, but the prices are way overpriced. I ordered a medium curry chicken and a large oxtail dinner for 40 bucks. When i got home i had 5 oxtails rice and peas in a medium sized container. I expected more food for 24 dollars. I will not be returning.

Food: 3

Service: 1