Vegan
Take-out
Caribbean
Above Cheapside market is a row of huts serving inexpensive homemade takeaway food. Roots Reggae serves authentic Caribbean cuisine which is fresh prepared daily. Outside of lunchtime 12-2pm there is a hot display on the counter containing takeaway snacks of patties, pasties, soy sausages, and sweet potato/breadfruit slices. Hot lunch is served from bain maries and a daily selection of pies, stews, local vegetables, rice and peas, and sauces, served with steamed veg and salad. Sells out fast so try get there before 1pm. Reported closed, Dec 2019.
15 Reviews
First Review by Delphinus
GingerCline
Points +1057
Delicious food, great staff - Edit
Found the place through the Happy Cow app but almost missed it - didn’t see any signs but it’s inside the market up the stairs and on the right. Had the lentil burgers, gluten cutlets and vegan pizza. A food and super nice people. Definitely worth a visit!
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LucyR
Points +38
Friendly, welcoming, delicious - Edit
We had a wonderful experience at this café (myself, my husband and our two children aged 13 and nine). We went there for lunch on 27th December 2018. The manager was very friendly and welcoming, and although we ordered the shepherd’s pie, plus a burger for the nine-year-old, we were given a sample of many other things to try. This included bread fruit, and a Caribbean casserole made with coconut milk. All the food was delicious, and the fresh juices were an added bonus. We had to ask many locals for directions in order to find this place, hidden in the upstairs in what appeared to be a market venue but was mostly deserted on the day we visited. It was well worth it though!
Read morePros: Vegan versions of traditional Caribbean food, Very friendly
Cons: Difficult to find - off the beaten track
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happilyvegan19
Points +32
Yummy vegan gem - Edit
Discovered this lovely place while exploring Bridgetown. We already had lunch plans but got a delicious lentil patty snack and some refreshing juice made with golden apple and star fruit. The woman who worked there was someone I’d like to be friends with if I lived there and sent us off with the reminder of “one love”. I wish we could have gone back for lunch before we left the island but had to leave the next day.
Read morePros: Delicious , Friendly, Affordable
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ClareaTea
Points +90
Good vibes! Delicious! Comfort food - Edit
100%vegan, very tasty! Very friendly and knowledgeable giving advice on the health benefits of different foods. Have a mango juice, very refreshing! And you have to try the paties and fries!!!!
Read morePros: Good value, tastey, comfort food, good portion , Size,
Cons: Location a little hidden but worth it when , You find it.
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NadeAngelGibson
Points +24
A must visit! - Edit
An absolute diamond find! We enjoyed the food and the couple cooking and serving the food were lovely! Nothing was too much trouble and they also advised on where to buy other fresh food we were looking for.
Read morePros: Plenty of flavour, Authentic, Reasonable price
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Chlolo
Points +18
Delicious food - Edit
Delicious, freshly cooked vegan food. The owner is lovely and we had a good chat about cooking and being vegan in Barbados. Definitely worth a visit!!
Read morePros: Good value , Lots of variety
Cons: All served in plastic/polystyrene
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day_james
Points +19
Vegetarian pearl in the Bridgetown oyster! - Edit
Root Reggae was an absolute god send in the Bridgetown area and in fact Barbados as a whole (given its size).
Read moreThe food was great, plentiful if you get there early and always served with a welcoming smile.
I particularly enjoyed the vegi Fries (not chips), Breadfruit slices fried with tumeric and Fried Aubergine; all the naughty stuff :).
These accompanied dishes like Green banana curry, Edoes mash, Breadfruit pie, Stew, Cassava, black beans and rice, side salad. All healthy and wholesome tasting!
To wash down the goodness were options like; Cane Juice, Coconut Water, Mango and Cherry juice, Sorrel and ginger juice.
It's worth seeking the talented team.
Don't forget to accompany the food with Hot Sauce! You'll find it most places but goes so well.
Not open, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday (At time of writing).
Pros: Good choice of fresh cooked menu items, Great price, Great service
Cons: None, check for yourself.
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BlissAlexandra
Points +270
nice little vegan spot in cheapside market - Edit
Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Sad I found out about them so late in my trip but will be back!! Food was delicious (wedges were my fav) and affordable would definitely recommend to any vegans visiting the island
Read morePros: affordable , local, healthy
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veganatic
Points +126
food for the soul - Edit
i was very much delighted to have that lovely and beautifully prepared food right there. it’s very easy to find, right in the row of food stands, second floor of cheapside market. one can sense the joy and dedication the trinity family has for what they do. vegan food and especially the food from them nourishes not only ones body, but also soul. thank you all a lot, also for the nice conversation we had.
Read morePros: all vegan, well balanced, local, seasonal ingredients
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RootsReggae
Points +41
WONDERFUL VISITORS TO ROOTS REGGAE - Edit
Here I was listening to one of the interesting recordings on HAPPY COW when I heard that Germany has one of the fastest growing vegan and vegetarian communities. Well I was thinking it pretty ironic that ROOTS REGGAE had two couples from Germany this past week who were absolutely enjoying the food. Thanks to HAPPY COW they found us easily and one couple was even able to come again before returning home. At ROOTS REGGAE WE SUPPORT VEGAN FOR LIFE. Keep it up where ever you are and enjoy a healthier and happier life, for you, the animals and the earth. Blessings, ROOTS REGGAE.
Read morePros: Great taste, Friendly staff, Great Price
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ninavictoriae
Points +18
Excellent - Edit
Delicious food by great people! Definitely worth a visit!
Read moreRootsReggae
GLAD you enjoyed. You know were to find us anytime you are in Barbados. Blessings.
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endanubis
Points +92
Amazing! - Edit
The food here is so great and the woman who runs the shop is just lovely. If we were staying closer, we would have visited every day. Love that you can try a little bit of everything here. Don't miss this in Barbados!
Read morePros: Variety, Flavor, Friendly
RootsReggae
It feels so rewarding to have people who love vegan food enjoy what we prepare with such love and care. Thanks and please come again.
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JahLioness RasTafari
Points +18
ROOTS REGGAE VEG CAFE DELICIOUS MEALS - Edit
At booth #10 upstairs the Cheapside Vegetable Market in Bridgetown Barbados ROOTS REGGAE VEGETARIAN CAFE is serving up totally delicious meals made with fresh vegetables, herbs, greens and coconut milk and natural juices made from fresh seasonal fruits that are rich and full of nutrients.
Read moreThere you can have a tasty breakfast of lentil or veg frank burgers with lettuce tomatoes and onions; seasoned potato or locally grown breadfruit wedges and lentil fries packed with lots of fresh herbs. There is also a special energy punch made from linseed, oats, freshly blended almonds, sea moss and a local herb called finger grow that is mainly for the males. This punch is a definite must try. The lunch menu varies from day to day and consists of mostly ground provisions like green bananas, sweet potatoes, breadfruit, eddoes, dasheen, cassavas and yams and are served in casseroles with saucy vegetables through the middle or floating in fresh coconut milk sap with fresh herbs or creamed with the coconut milk. Brown rice and peas and an appetizing peas stew are served daily as well as steamed vegetables and a super green salad with fresh lettuce, kale, dandelion leaves, moringa leaves, fennel and more.
Fresh coconut water and cane juice is usually available.
Everything is 100% vegan and totally delicious. Everything is made daily from scratch and with fresh ingredients bought from the vegetable market downstairs and farms. Everything tastes like it is made with lots of love so go taste for yourself. Nuff love goes out to HAPPY COW.
Pros: Great taste, Great Price, Friendly staff
Cons: upstairs
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Cjlelliott
Points +145
fabulous - Edit
So glad this place was listed on happy cow because we'd have never found it otherwise. Tucked away upstairs like a hidden gem. I've posted a photo of our meal boxes and we took some take away for later too. Super friendly ad super reasonably priced. Thank you so much.
Read moreRootsReggae
Thanks to Happy Cow. They really help us vegans maneuver. Thank you guys for coming. ROOTS REGGAE really appreciates the love .
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Delphinus
Points +241
Wonderful Caribbean food - Edit
I accidentally found this little gem of a place whilst shopping for fruit and veg in Cheapside Market. Above the market is a row of huts serving inexpensive takeaway lunches (although there is some seating). The cafe is called Vegetarian but is actually completely Vegan and is run by a couple who make everything fresh daily. Outside of lunchtime 12-2ish there is a hot display on the counter containing takeaway snacks of patties, pasties, soy sausages and sweet potato/breadfruit slices (delicious). Hot lunch is served from bain maries and a selection of stews, pies, local vegetables, rice and peas and sauces, served with steamed veg and salad. The salad is very tasty and contains fresh herbs and even dandelion leaves.It is clear that lots of love has gone into the preparation. And to top it off the girl who runs the place is delightful and happy to go through all the ingredients, she even grinds all the spices herself. A hearty lunch here is only B$10! I recommend getting there early, before 1pm, at lunchtime as food sells out quickly.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Friday January 29, 2016
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