Area509

1025 N Badger Ave, Appleton
(920) 364-9239

Recent Reviews

Cate Whitman

Ordered via DoorDash and I don't often go out of my way to share online how much I loved the food, but I had to! So MUCH FLAVOR. Well done, Area509. Ordered the Mango Lime Chicken Meal with the plantains, beans and rice, and beets. Will definitely come back!

Mathias Pickart

OMG guys, please just go and order anything. Everything is so flavorful and delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jerk Mac 'N Cheese, Fried Plantains, Garlic Pork, Rice and Beans

richard klawitter

Reggie the bomb ??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken Meal, Jerk Mac 'N Cheese, Rice & Beans, Mango Lime Chicken Meal, Jerk Chicken, Rice and Beans

michele hunter

GREAT FOOD! Mac& cheese is just a MMMMM. Portions are worth the money. Leftovers are VERY possible. Fried plantains are delicious, Pork is soo tender and plentiful.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sampler, Fried Plantains, Rice & Beans, Garlic Pork, Pulled Pork

Daron Hill

Finally got my jerk chicken but had to drive to Appleton. Six people ordered different items and everyone was pleased. A local patron gave us the rundown on the history of this eatery. Good good and good people by the sounds of it. You won't be disappointed.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jerk Mac 'N Cheese, Fried Plantains, Rice & Beans, Mango Lime Chicken Meal, Acra, Jerk Chicken, Beet Salad, Garlic Pork

Alyssa Ocran

10/10 food and service every time. The chicken, pork belly, and all the sides. Definitely recommend their restaurant and food truck! Super great and friendly staff as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Danielle Falesnik

Do not underestimate this quiet unassuming little Gem. The food blew me away, I had literal tears of joy after the first bite. The fried plantain was, dare I say, a religious experience. Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Carli Ihde

Don’t sleep on this restaurant! Everything was fantastic!! We had the jerk chicken, mango chicken, spicy slaw, Mac n cheese, beet salad and the plantains and EVERYTHING was fantastic.This place is a hidden gem! Try it out if you love flavor

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Plantains, Rice & Beans, Mango Lime Chicken Meal, Jerk Chicken, Beet Salad

Jasmine Ong

For the most part, food is packed with flavor and served hot & fresh. My favorite item we ordered was the fried akra. I recommend skipping the mac and cheese. Not sure if it’s made in-house; tastes premade and nothing special. Mango chicken, jerk chicken, and rice & beans were good. Owners are nice and friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

M Wesley

A wonderful surprise tucked away in Appleton. We were greeted with a smile right when we walked in the door. The food was fantastic. We tried two dishes; the Mango Lime Chicken Meal and Jerk Chicken Sandwich. The portion for the meal was huge. I only ate half (my husband ate the rest). The meal came with three sides. We chose the beet salad (cool and refreshing), rice and beans, and creamy, gooey jerk mac n' cheese. The chicken thighs were flavorful and fell off the bone. So tender! The rice was perfectly cooked. All of the food was delicous. The jerk chicken sandwich was spicy, while still having great flavor. We didn't save room for rum cake, but if the dessert is anywhere near as good as the entrees, we will have to try it next time! Four stars for the atmosphere because the place is quaint and still getting some finishing touches put into place. It was clean and inviting overall.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jerk Mac 'N Cheese, Rice & Beans, Mango Lime Chicken Meal, Beet Salad, Jerk Chicken Sandwich

Daniel Saint

Unbelievable! I have not had food this good in so long. Staff was so friendly and welcoming,We visited during restaurant week which gave us a chance to have dinner flights. They presented three smaller dishes for each instead of one big one. We were able to try so many things. Everything was amazing ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp & Mac, Pork Mac Bowl, The Cheesy Trio, The Classics

Kathy L

The food is delicious! I wanted to find something different than all the other food types. I felt like my sandwiches were made just for me. Very fresh and the buns are fantastic. I would definitely recommend this place.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken, Jerk Chicken Sandwich

Donnie Knapp

The food was excellent that the owner himself cooks ups using his know how he got from cooking with his mom growing up.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rice & Beans, Jerk Chicken, Pork Mac Bowl, Jerk Chicken Sandwich

D Chapin

Absolutely delicious! We tried this place as part of the Feast Around the Fox Cities and we'll definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Loaded Plantain Chips, Jerk Chicken, Jerk Mac 'N Cheese, The Cheesy Trio

Jordan Sherfey

Excellent food, generous portions and wonderful people.Parking: Only a handful of spaces in the lot, but there is plenty of street parkingWheelchair accessibility: Is wheelchair accessible

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken Meal, Shrimp & Mac, Fried Plantains, Rice & Beans, Mango Lime Chicken Meal, Jerk Chicken, Jerk Mac 'N Cheese, Pork Mac, Beet Salad, Pork Mac Bowl, Garlic Pork

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