Taste the Island Bakery & Restaurant
$$ • Haitian, Vegetarian
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460 Peninsula Blvd, Hempstead
(516) 489-5925
About Taste the Island Bakery & Restaurant
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Griot Haitian Fried Pork
Pineapple Upside Down
Macaroni and Cheese
Steamed Vegetables
Fried Plantains
Rice Mushrooms
Fried Chicken
Stew Chicken
Pain Patates
Soup Goumou
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10AM - 8PM |
| Wednesday | 10AM - 8PM |
| Thursday | 10AM - 8PM |
| Friday | 10AM - 9PM |
| Saturday | 10AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 10AM - 5PM |
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Taste the Island Bakery & Restaurant offers phenomenal Haitian cuisine, with dishes like fried goat and brown rice that are to die for. The customer service is impeccable, with the option for advance orders. Despite its location, the restaurant is known for its fresh patties, perfectly fried plantains, and seasoned pork. The food is made fresh for each order, usually taking around 20 minutes for pickup. Meals often come disassembled, allowing customers to make the portions to their liking, and include sos pwa (bean sauce), meat sauce, meat, rice, and pikliz. The rice and beans are especially popular, with a secret blend of spices that attract many visitors who travel just to taste it. Though cash only and with staff whose first language isn't English, patience is appreciated when ordering. The restaurant may be small with no chairs or tables inside, but the flavorful goat and turkey meat, tender and full of spices, paired with rice and beans, spicy pickliz, and savory gravy, create a wonderful food experience. While on the pricier side, the quality justifies it, making this a highly recommended spot for Haitian food lovers.