Its 1st location. Provides Rastafarian-influenced vegan food. Uses tofu and tempeh in many dishes. Mostly gluten-free. Open Mon 12:00pm-9:00pm, Tue-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm.
Category: Vegan, Take-out, Caribbean, Jamaican
Its 1st location. Provides Rastafarian-influenced vegan food. Uses tofu and tempeh in many dishes. Mostly gluten-free. Open Mon 12:00pm-9:00pm, Tue-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm.
Category: Vegan, Take-out, Caribbean, Jamaican
Reviews (32)
First Review by veganomics
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A unique place - Edit
All Vegan Jamaican cuisine.
I loved the food, wish I could go back.
Pros: Delicious and nutritious , Fast , Good Value
Cons: Staff was extremely rude 2 out of 3 visits, Bad Vibes, Im scared to go back because I feel unwelcomed
Contributions +99
phone ahead - Edit
My 2010 first impression: The online menu was merely a figment of the chef’s imagination. In reality, what was actually offered was similar to that of a homey restaurant in Kingston, Jamaica. I speak from experience. When I ate in Kingston where the Rastas of Kingston eat, there were only 3 dishes from which to choose. So here in Hartford we had only 4 from which to choose, and we ordered all 4, all which were fine examples of Jamaican cooking, in generous portions, and inexpensive at that. So the food was good, just not much variety.
My 2017 second impression: No misleading online menu, because nothing online, so no false impressions from their website. But some cautioning first impressions. While the neighborhood is out of the way (read, ethnically black) from where most out-of-town (read, ethnically white) visitors to Hartford would venture, it is safe. It is the scant, street parking that is dangerous. Exiting on your driver’s side, you risk you and your door being clipped by cars speeding down this narrow street. Stepping onto their walkway leading to their front door puts you in further peril, as the steep cement walkway is caving under. Step past their front door, beware the missing floor tiles in the vestibule that might trip you up. Fortunately, if you persist past these sad signs of urban decay, once inside you will find a clean and welcoming interior.
Food is served cafeteria-style, so not surprisingly the dining area, though small, is much like a dining hall. So don’t come here with a hot date. Do come here for a hot meal. The food is wholesome and all vegan, the choices are now plentiful, and the servings are large and inexpensive. This Jamaican-based cuisine has been Americanized, which for us honkies is a good thing. Spices are mild. The vegetables are familiar, nothing more exotic than okra. Several tofu dishes here for you, if you like tofu. The tempeh and tahini dish is especially good, and I prefer tempeh over tofu. From among the 3, 5, and 8 combo platters, choose the 8 combo platter, which costs only $13, and will surely fill you. If you pay by charge card, be sure to bring some cash with which to tip the very gracious server, as their charge card receipts do not enable adding tipping.
As of this 2017 update, their website has been permanently down for over 6 months, and their Facebook page had not been updated for 18 months. So best to check on them via phone at 860-899-1389, which indeed is a working number.
Pros: great food, very inexpensive , ample choices
Cons: scant street parking, out of the way location
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killer food - Edit
These guys know what's good
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Wow! Amazing experience! Tasty Vegan Food! - Edit
From the moment I walked in I was greeted with a smile. I was then asked was this my first time at their establishment, I answered yes, and was introduced to every food they had available today.
Now I'm eating this delicious goodness filled with herbs I smelled before they entered my mouth. The look, smell and taste of the food is everything! Great service and fresh vegan food.
Pros: Great Options, lots of variety, Drink Options (They have Spirulina Moss), The food taste sooooooo good!
Cons: Need more locations (Middletown), Need a delivery service
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Excellent! - Edit
Great (and spicy!) food, good prices, awesome atmosphere, and friendly staff. Highly recommended.
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Flavorful Vegan - Edit
Found this place after arriving in town for a business trip. Happy to find everything is vegan. I didn't have to ask about every dish to make sure it was vegan. Full of flavor and spice. The jerk tofu was particularly excellent along with the caramel fudge ice cream. Highly recommended.
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First time eating in and trying food first - Edit
There was five parking spots in front of Fire and Spice but chose to park in rear.
The tall truly naturally beautiful women portioning my plate described each dish and explained all ingredients, very nice people I'm happy to give this establishment my money to help encourage these ideals.
Wonderful okra in tomato sauce, kale with garlic, Jamaican jerk tofu, my favorite was tempe dish and cabbage with vinaigrette I very much enjoined the cucumber ginger drink as well.
Pros: Best vegan food I've eaten at a restaurant , Great cucumber ginger drink, Super friendly people working there
Cons: not in Illinois where I live
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Great food! - Edit
Great food,
Great people.
I was really happy with this place.
Contributions +71
A strong option in Hartford - Edit
Had the opportunity to stop at Fire and Spice yesterday for lunch. As has been stated already here, it's a low-key place off a main drag in Hartford. Food is pre-made and not to order, but is a solid option for the area, and has the advantage of being all-vegan, so those of our tribe may order without fear of surprise ingredients. The jerked tofu was excellent, and I really loved the 'Papaya Don't Preach' smoothie. Staff was accommodating.
Pros: All-vegan!
Cons: Street parking might be tough sometimes
Contributions +110
Jamaican take out. - Edit
A bit out of the way in somewhat residential neighborhood, they serve take out food from steam table. Vegan but not necessarily healthy food had been sitting there all day. The Jamaican patty was tough, dried out with a tiny amount of filling. The BBQ and other dishes were very tasty, comfort food (sugared, white rice). Server was slow, but friendly and accommodating when she got around to it.
Pros: all vegan, full flavors
Cons: steam table, not fresh, not very healthy
Contributions +91
Delicious & affordable! - Edit
Ate here for the first time and loved it. Returned the following day for dinner & ordered catering portions to serve at Easter dinner. Jerk Tofu, Red Lentil Dahl & Kale were especially yummy.
Pros: affordable , good portion sizes, friendly staff
Cons: parking can be rough
Contributions +46
to go to die for! - Edit
I always get 5 choices to go -- I love their greens, stewed cabbage, jerk tempeh, tofu scramble, and pumpkin rice, but everything is fresh, full of flavor, and delicious. They also have their own kombucha, vegan cupcakes, and hibiscus drink. Great food, great place!
Contributions +21
Any hungry person's dream - Edit
Even if you're a fast food fanatic, you'll be shocked at how delicious this vegetarian Jamaican food is! The food is always prepared, so it's just as quick as fast food, only 100 times healthier. The people on here who complain about long waits are probably ordering extra meals that aren't on the daily menu. The owners, Chris and Jamelia, and chef, Andrew, are the friendliest people in town!
Pros: health, taste, people
Contributions +15
They Should Charge More - Edit
I've had lunch here a few times. It's kind of a low-key, carry-your-food-away-on-a-tray-and-pick-a-table kind of place. You get to choose from a variety of already prepared vegan foods: vegetables, side dishes, tofu preparations, etc. Overall, the food all tastes good and, in my opinion, is an excellent value. My parting remark to them after my first time there was that they should charge more... I got a ton of good, vegan food for very little money. My only real complaint is that the selections don't change up very often (at all?) so it doesn't satisfy my desire to eat new foods and try new things.
Pros: tasty food, great value
Cons: fast-foody
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Awesome! - Edit
My husband and I stopped in for lunch during a weekday. We were warmly welcomed by the staff and they explained what each dish was. Everything was scrumptious-especially the pumpkin rice and jerk tofu. For dessert we had the best cupcakes...all for a very reasonable price. We will be back for sure!
Pros: Tastey food, Low price, Cozy atmosphere
Cons: Parking
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Awesome awesom awesome - Edit
What can I say, perfect restaurant experience. Everything we ordered was delicious, cheap and the service was friendly and inviting.
ALSO... I left my wallet on the counter and thank goodness the patrons are just as nice as the staff and they turned it in so I could reclaim it over an hour later. Thanks so much y'all!!!
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A Spicy Adventure - Edit
Being a vegetarian in VA is difficult. There are not any veggie spots to dine out and enjoy a good meal. The majority are veggie friendly. So traveling up to CT for a family reunion I had no idea there would be such a beautiful place to enjoy a good veggie meal.
Fire and Spice is THE essential place to go for a delightful veggie meal. Whether vegan or vegetarian, you will enjoy the food. Because it is a mom and pops establishment, the service is a bit slow, but it is counterbalanced with the beautiful energy and love from the staff and food. Fire and Spice is family-oriented with a deep rooted cultural foundation.
My family enjoyed the food so well we had take out orders twice during our 1 1/2 day visit. If you are on the west side of Hartford, CT, I highly recommend Fire and Spice as the prime place to eat. Peace!
Pros: Family-oriented, Great food, Loving aura of staff
Cons: Not one in my area
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Not open for breakfast - Edit
We looked this up on Happy Cow, got off of the highway, went through traffic only to find they don't really open for breakfast.
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