Taste the Island Bakery & Restaurant
$$ • Haitian
Hours:
460 Peninsula Blvd, Hempstead
(516) 489-5925
Take-Out/Delivery Options
Customers' Favorites
Pineapple Upside Down
Macaroni and Cheese
Steamed Vegetables
Fried Plantains
Rice Mushrooms
Fried Chicken
Pain Patates
Stew Chicken
Soup Goumou
Fried Goat
Recent Reviews
The absolute best Haitian food on the island. Food is good, the price is good, the service is good, there is nothing bad that I can say about this place. I typically call and order ahead and never have any issues. I like my griot fried hard (sék for my zoes), and it's always as is. The rice is yummy and flavorful, and to my suprise, my picky haitian mom approves! I love spice, so I do wish the pikliz came in bigger cups, but that's about it. They make fresh patties daily and...read full review
This was my first time here. My sister in law has been a repeat customer for quite a while. We ordered the poule en sauce (stewed chicken), rice and beans, and the legim dish. Everything was delicious. The woman behind the counter providing assistance was an absolute sweetheart. She was so kind and pleasant and provided a professional face to the establishment. That is a big bonus! We also had a little dessert that we Haitians call pen patat. Pen patat (pain patate) is a dessert...read full review
Ratings
Hours
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 10AM - 8PM |
Wednesday | 10AM - 8PM |
Thursday | 10AM - 8PM |
Friday | 10AM - 9PM |
Saturday | 10AM - 9PM |
Sunday | 10AM - 5PM |
Hands down one of the best Haitian food places in Long Island. Worth the wait and every penny. The patties are fresh and taste so good. The fried plantains are fried perfectly and the pork is seasoned and also fried to perfection. They're on the pricier side but you definitely get what you pay for. It's for sure recommended and will continue seeing me as a customer.