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Miss Lily's & Melvin's Juice Box

Caribbean Restaurant and Juice Bar$$$$

Greenwich Village, New York

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Ranked #8 for seafood in Greenwich Village
The experts at Eater and Time Out New York recommend this place
"Original home of the best jerk chicken in the city."(92 Tips)
"Jerk corn, jerk chicken and lobster tacos!"(16 Tips)
"Jerk chicken , oxtail , curry goat were all delicious ."(21 Tips)
"Love the roti chicken and vegetable one also the coconut cake"(11 Tips)

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Andrea FerreyrosNovember 8, 2016
The brunch special here is a great deal. Unlimited 2 hour brunch cocktails + 1 entree for $30. Good for groups!
Nicole DuprasJanuary 26, 2013
Zebia (sp?) was our server and was amazing. She hooked us up with the locked up coconut cake for my girlfriend's birthday when it wasn't even available. Also, the brunch is pretty incredible.
Bobby SimpsonMarch 3, 2018
The jerk chicken is perfect. The roti was delicious and the caesar is one of the best I've ever had.
KatFebruary 17, 2017
Great vibes and music. Grilled prawn "buss up shut" was delicious, as were arugula salad and sweet plantains.
Maybelline New YorkSeptember 5, 2012
An urban island retreat for the fashion set, this Jamaica-inspired hotspot serves up delicious jerk chicken. Bonus: most gorgeous waitstaff you’ve ever laid eyes on.
7th.ListDecember 27, 2011
We love brunch at this Jamaican hotspot. For sweet, try the coconut pancakes with shaved coconut. For savory, go for the jerk pork belly hash served with fried eggs. Read more
Elizabeth IrizAugust 5, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Hungry and in need of some delicious flavor? Get the curry chicken roti. It is sure to satisfy on both fronts.
Jeff WooApril 1, 2015
Been here 5+ times
I've been here 4 times & have tried 6 dishes. LOVED: 1) Oxtail Stew Platter 2) Jerk Chicken Platter. See Top 10 dishes on Foodmento: Read more
Gabriela GrossmannMay 11, 2015
Jerk grilled corn, jerk chicken, slow roasted pimento short rib, mac and cheese, callaloo
7th.ListJanuary 19, 2012
On Saturday, this next-door spin-off of hot spot Miss Lily's started serving freshly pressed juices, Brooklyn Roasting Company coffee, baked goods, sandwiches, salads and Jamaican beef patties Read more
Rory ParnessApril 15, 2015
Melvin's Juice Box is actually open for lunch. The well spiced jerk chicken platter is a 1/2 chicken so plenty to share
Seline JungApril 22, 2015
A truly diverse restaurant crowd in Manhattan is much appreciated!! Delicious Jamaican food in a fun environment.
Alexandra WoodJune 30, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Lobster tacos & coconut cake are to die for. Jamaican corn also pretty amazing (rolled in coconut!). Be warned--no hard liquor, but plenty of good beer and wine cocktails.
JAMESON PINESeptember 5, 2013
Jerk chicken is the bomb. Jah-geritas are spicy and delicious. And they play caribbean/jamaican inspired jams for music. Check it out!
Shawna DixJuly 20, 2019
Such an awesome brunch! The bottomless drinks can’t be beat!
Sandy JMay 15, 2014
Authentic atmosphere and music but fake Caribbean food. I live the radio station and will try Ms Lily's Cafe but I've stricken Ms Lily's off my dining list permanently.
Manny BadiaMarch 11, 2016
The spicy food the big portions and the great music. Love the Caribbean atmosphere. Not enough in Manhattan
KatFebruary 5, 2019
still dreaming about the banana pudding and mac and cheese pie! get a reservation this place is always busy
Ina LiDecember 1, 2015
Fresh squeezed juice on the sweet side. Good service and ambience in the venue
Sam BrownApril 3, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Try the Ting A Ling beer cocktail, grapefruit juice and Red Stripe over ice. Yummm!
StylesightSeptember 4, 2012
This Jamaican diner promises great tunes courtesy of Radio Lily nextdoor, while you sip sangria and eat jerk chicken, pork ribs or steamed fish by discoball light.
Juan Manuel BerrosJanuary 11, 2018
Crispy calamari and jerk chicken were fantastic. Drinks weren't remarkable.Great experience overall, would come again.
Kelsey✨February 21, 2018
Low-key spot to grab dinner on a Monday. Order the curried shrimp and swap the rice for plantains!
CREATETHE GROUPNovember 27, 2011
Lunch or dinner, it's one of my new favorite places in the hood. Feels like you've escaped to Jamaica even if it's raining out. The girls who work here are Caribbean goddesses. -Diana
Marianaa WorrallAugust 17, 2019
We had the jerk chicken, jerk corn, and rice and peas. Great please and food was delicious.
Flo FloJuly 30, 2013
The food is the best Caribbean I've ever had! The corn is delicious and I had the jerk chicken salad...yummy!
Maya Jimenez 😬September 2, 2016
Amazing brunch and great cocktails. Service was super friendly, which is always a plus.
Miguel LopezSeptember 10, 2016
Amazing jerky. The roti seemed like an enormous burrito rather than an actual roti, but still delicious.
Emilie FuttermanJanuary 13, 2015
You literally can't go wrong. Everything is delicious. Go on your birthday and request a birthday song.
jessica m. hintermeisterApril 4, 2013
CARIBBEAN COCO: Coconut with 2-choices of fruits: strawberry, blueberry, pineapple or banana - Melvin brought this over from LifeThyme - so good.
Elevine BergeJanuary 16, 2015
Love to come around right before closing time when it's not busy; custom fried fish roti and the reggae 💛
Meaghan SmithNovember 23, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Great, great food. The coconut shrimp are delicious. The drinks are refreshing. Great atmosphere!
Rachel YoungFebruary 29, 2016
Jerk chicken roti. Ask for the pepper/hot sauce to kick it up a notch.
Brian BallanFebruary 25, 2012
Chicken leg with peppery jerk sauce... nice char on the skin. It's served with a bright cucumber salad, but if you're really hungry, consider ordering a side of festivals
BollareMarch 30, 2012
Cozy Caribbean style diner, blaring a funky mix of ska, and reggae, and serving up Jamaician Jerk-seasoned staples. Try the corn! —Tanya
Elyse EstradaJuly 18, 2012
Jerk chicken FTW. Everyone who works here is drop dead gorgeous. A feast for all your senses.
Alexandra WoodJanuary 25, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Shredded beef patties? Divine. Jerk chicken sandwich? Best sandwich of my life. Coming from a West Indian family, I can already say this spot is one of my favorites.
Chris BierMarch 20, 2013
Corn is amazingly different- tastebud adventure. Grilled ribs are fantastic. Wash the jerk chicken down with a red stripe, mon...
Anthony De RosaSeptember 9, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Great cocktails, sexy crowd. Dinner by day, dancehall lounge by night. Feels like the West Indies, a good vibe for sure.
Chloe HJuly 22, 2017
Yummy lavender drink. Goat curry and jerk chicken (wings) were great.
Maria MarquesMay 17, 2013
Jamaican concept bar-restaurant-store. (the spicy chicken is really spicy) fresh fruit juice in the morning (Usain Bolt - very energizing)
Rock RainesJanuary 4, 2020
Great place to post up at the bar and chill to good reggae vibes
Carolyn DacostaMay 8, 2016
Jerk chicken , oxtail , curry goat were all delicious . Rice and peas was anazing
Diana BrodyAugust 21, 2016
Fantastic boozy brunch. The passion fruit Bellini was fabulous, and I say this as a Bloody Mary fan.
Steve KJune 15, 2014
Love this place. No attitude, great selection of yummy, healthy juices and smoothies.
Chris GorgesJanuary 9, 2013
Been here 10+ times
The jerk chicken sandwich is awesome -- has cucumbers and carrots like a spicy jerk banh mi. And it comes with a salad.
Chris RodemeyerJuly 5, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Fist bump with Melvin, grab a jerk chicken sandwich, and wash it down with a cool kale & apple juice. David Schwimmer approved.
Sarah LambertAugust 19, 2012
It is always too hot in here and they seat groups of 8 at a table that really is for 5. Chicken is good and the spicy bloody Mary-esque drink but go in winter with a small group
Sean KellyOctober 2, 2011
The vibe here totally rocks. It just puts smiles on faces. Ignore comments about the food or price of this or that. It's well crafted clever and hearty. I'll be back!
AskMenFebruary 18, 2011
Miss Lily's is a bright, casual Jamacian spot with some of the best chicken in the Village and a bar that is literally a red stripe.

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