From Food to Festivals: The Best of Jamaica 2024 Honourees Across the USA, UK & Canada

The 25th annual Best of Jamaica Awards 2024, curated by Jamaicans.com, honours the finest elements of Jamaican culture worldwide. As the ultimate People’s Choice Awards, the winners are chosen by the community, reflecting the voices of Jamaicans at home and abroad.

These awards celebrate the individuals, businesses, and events that receive the highest number of nominations in their respective categories, showcasing the pride and passion of the Jamaican diaspora across the United States, England, and Canada.

From food to entertainment and community events, this year’s honourees embody the vibrancy and talent of Jamaican culture across various diaspora enclaves. Let’s dive into the winners for 2024 and celebrate their exceptional contributions.

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Best of Jamaica in the USA

The Best of Jamaica Awards 2024 proudly honours the finest elements of Jamaican culture as celebrated by the diaspora across the United States. From mouthwatering jerk chicken to vibrant community events, these winners represent the pride, passion, and creativity that make Jamaican culture a global treasure.

Best of Jamaica in Atlanta

• Best Patty Shop: Royal Caribbean Bakery, 4859 Memorial Dr # A, Stone Mountain, GA 30083

• Best Jerk Spot: Olive’s Jamaican Kitchen, 6105 GA-155 N Suite A, Stockbridge, GA 30281

• Best Jamaican Restaurant: Olive’s Jamaican Kitchen, 6105 GA-155 N Suite A, Stockbridge, GA 30281

• Best Jamaican/Caribbean Themed Event: Atlanta BLESS Music Festival with Caribbean Culture Fest

Best of Jamaica in Boston

• Best Patty Shop: P & R Restaurant, 208 Dudley St, Boston, MA 02119

• Best Jerk Spot: Jamaica Mi Hungry, 225 Centre St, Boston, MA 02119

• Best Jamaican Restaurant: Jamaica Mi Hungry, 225 Centre St, Boston, MA 02119

• Best Jamaican/Caribbean Themed Event: Boston Jerk Fest

Best of Jamaica in Chicago

• Best Patty Shop: Caribbean American Bakery, 1539 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60626

• Best Jerk Spot: Uncle Joe’s Jerk Chicken, 1461 E Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615

• Best Jamaican Restaurant: Jamaica Jerk Restaurant, 3357 Dempster St, Skokie, IL 60076

• Best Jamaican/Caribbean Themed Event: Annual African/Caribbean International Festival of Life

Best of Jamaica in Dallas

• Best Patty Shop: Taste Rite Jamaican Bakery, 2717 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215

• Best Jerk Spot: Roland’s Jamaica Chicken, 4070 N Belt Line Rd #114, Irving, TX 75038

• Best Jamaican Restaurant: The Island Spot, 309 Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75203

• Best Jamaican/Caribbean Themed Event: Dallas Reggae Festival

Best of Jamaica in Fort Lauderdale

• Best Patty Shop: Taste Rite Jamaican Bakery, 8648 NW 44th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351

• Best Jerk Spot: Chef Tally World Famous Jerk Chicken, 2481 SW 56th Ave, West Park, FL 33023

• Best Jamaican Restaurant: Butter Flakes Bakery & Grill, 5100 W Commercial Blvd, Tamarac, FL 33319

• Best Jamaican/Caribbean Themed Event: Jamaica Hi-5K Walk/Run

Best of Jamaica in Fort Hartford

• Best Patty Shop: Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant, 1170 Albany Ave, Hartford, CT 06112

• Best Jerk Spot: Destiny Awaits Restaurant & Jerk Center, 3343 Main St, Hartford, CT 06120

• Best Jamaican Restaurant: Dunn’s River Jamaican Restaurant, 2996 Main St, Hartford, CT 06120

Best of Jamaica in Fort Houston

• Best Patty Shop: Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant, 8236 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77054

• Best Jerk Spot: Reggae Hut, 4814 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX 77004

• Best Jamaican Restaurant: Caribbean HotPot Grill, 9111 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Houston, TX 77070

Best of Jamaica in Los Angeles

• Best Patty Shop: Patty Daddy, 6601 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

• Best Jerk Spot: The Jerk Spot Jamaican Restaurant, 9006 Venice Blvd. Culver City 90232

• Best Jamaican Restaurant: Hilltop Jamaican Market & Restaurant, 117 W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Best of Jamaica in Miami

• Best Patty Shop: Hammond’s Bakery, 17847 NW 27th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33056

• Best Jerk Spot: Cliff’s Restaurant & Catering, 10740 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33168

• Best Jamaican Restaurant: Jamaica Kitchen, 8736 SW 72nd St, Miami, FL 33173

• Best Jamaican/Caribbean Themed Event: Reggae Fest Miami

Best of Jamaica in New Jersey

• Best Patty Shop: Ultimate Patty Place (Y.U.P.P.), 400 Irvington Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079

• Best Jerk Spot: Jerk’D Modern Caribbean Kitchen, 363 Essex Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601

• Best Jamaican Restaurant: PT JUST JERK Jamaican Cuisine, 551 Chancellor Ave, Irvington, NJ 07111

• Best Jamaican/Caribbean Themed Event: Jamaica Organization of New Jersey Celebrations

Best of Jamaica in New York

• Best Patty Shop: Patmar Bake Shop Inc, 20507 Linden Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11412

• Best Jerk Spot: Mandeville Cuisine, 9802 Foster Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11236

• Best Jamaican/Caribbean Themed Event: Caribbean Music Awards

Best of Jamaica in Oakland/San Francisco

• Best Patty Shop: Minto Jamaican Market, 4042 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611

• Best Jerk Spot: Flavas Jamaican Grill, 314 Linden Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080

• Best Jamaican Restaurant: Flavas Jamaican Grill, 314 Linden Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080

Best of Jamaica in Orlando

Best Patty Shop: Caribbean Sunshine Bakery, 2528 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32804

Best Jerk Spot: Jerkman BBQ, 758 S Ivey Ln, Orlando, FL 32811

Best Jamaican Restaurant: Caribbean Sunshine Bakery, 2528 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32804

Best of Jamaica in Palm Beach

• Best Patty Shop: Island Style Bakery, 2100 45th St # B10, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

• Best Jerk Spot: Reggae Jerk Bar and Grill, 2178 Jog Rd, Greenacres, FL 33415

• Best Jamaican Restaurant: Caribbean Teeze Restaurant, 6295 Lake Worth Rd, Greenacres, FL 33463

• Best Jamaican/Caribbean Themed Event: Florida Jerk Festival Palm Beach

Best of Jamaica in Philadelphia

• Best Patty Shop: Junior’s Patties, 1308 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123

• Best Jerk Spot: Mr. Jerk, 2750 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

• Best Jamaican Restaurant: Quality Taste Jamaican Restaurant & Jerk Hut, 4002 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104

• Best Jamaican/Caribbean Themed Event: The Philadelphia Caribbean Festival

Best of Jamaica in Tampa

• Best Patty Shop: Dunns River Island Cafe, 11154 N 30th St, Tampa, FL 33612

• Best Jerk Spot: Jerk Hut, 1241 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612

• Best Jamaican Restaurant: Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica Restaurant & Lounge, 13910 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33635

• Best Jamaican/Caribbean Themed Event: Reggae Rise Up Florida Festival

Best of Jamaica in Washington DC

• Best Patty Shop: Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant, 3500 East-West Hwy, Hyattsville, MD 20782

• Best Jerk Spot: The Jerk Pit, 9078 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740

• Best Jamaican Restaurant: Island Pride Oasis, 617 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

• Best Jamaican/Caribbean Themed Event: Jamaica Fest, Presented by the Embassy of Jamaica

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Best of Jamaica in Canada

These honourees exemplify the best of Jamaican culture in the Greater Toronto Area. From delicious patties to sizzling jerk spots, and from cultural celebrations to outstanding restaurants, these honourees reflect the rich heritage and enduring influence of Jamaica in Canada.

• Best Patty Shop: Tinnels Patties, 2517 Eglinton Ave W, York, ON M6M 1T3, Canada

• Best Jerk Spot: Gem’s House of Jerk, 20 Gillingham Dr, Brampton, ON L6X 5A5, Canada

• Best Jamaican Restaurant: Xaymaca Restaurant, 30 Kennedy Rd S, Brampton, ON L6W 3E2, Canada

• Best Jamaican/Caribbean Themed Event: Caribana Toronto

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Best of Jamaica in London

These honourees represent the best of Jamaican culture in the United Kingdom. From mouthwatering patties to authentic jerk cuisine and iconic cultural events like the Notting Hill Carnival, these honourees showcase the pride, passion, and talent of Jamaicans living in London.

• Best Patty Shop: Flake Bake Patties, Unit 12, Penarth Centre, Penarth Street, South London, UK

• Best Jerk Spot: Sweet Dee’s Jerk, Selfridges Food Hall, 400 Oxford St, London W1A 1AB, UK

• Best Jamaican Restaurant: Ayannas London Restaurant, 2 Yabsley St, London E14 9RG, UK

• Best Jamaican/Caribbean Themed Event: Notting Hill Carnival

Stellar Representation of Jamaica and Jamaican Culture

We are proud of all our honourees and how well they have represented Jamaica and Jamaican culture in their neck of the woods across the global diaspora —this celebration wouldn’t be possible without you.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in the Best of Jamaica Awards 2024, especially the members of the Jamaicans.com community and beyond who took the time to nominate these entities.

As we close the curtain on this year’s awards, we’re already looking forward to what 2025 will bring. Stay tuned for next year’s Best of Jamaica and continue to celebrate the vibrant culture and enduring spirit of our Jamaican community worldwide.