HAMILTON, Ontario – Aunt Jean Creams is the Caribbean Restaurant of choice in Hamilton, Ontario and surrounding areas. It is one of the first Caribbean Restaurants to group Jamaican Patties, Common Caribbean Dishes such as Oxtail meal, Curry Goat meal, Jerk Chicken meal & Roti’s together with a full-service Ice Cream Parlour and delicious homemade cakes and ice cream desserts.
Hamiltonians are crazy about Aunt Jean Creams Meals and Treats and have shown their appreciation by voting AJC GOLD WINNER in Hamilton Spectator Newspaper – Readers Choice Awards – Caribbean Restaurant Category. “We were really elated when we received the call from Hamilton Spectator Newspaper notifying us yet again that we retained our 2021 title and was voted the winner in 2022 in the Caribbean restaurant category.” The results are out today, September 29, 2022.
The restaurant opened its doors on August 2018 and is conveniently located at 36 Parkdale Avenue North in Hamilton provides delivery via popular restaurant APPS: Uber Eats, Door Dash & Skip the Dishes.
Patron can expect authentic Caribbean dishes, savoured and cooked to perfection. Proud owner, Aunt Jean runs the restaurant with her husband, son and other family members.
Aunt Jean Caribbean background and love of Caribbean meals come from recipes lovingly passed down by her Grenadian Mother who taught her how to bake bakes by “fire below fire on top” method using a coal pot; Aunt Lina of Hermitage, St Patrick, who taught her to let meats “cuissonmere” translation: let meat cook slowly to get the best flavour. Older Brothers and sisters, especially Uncle Mikey who is known as the “Curry Goat” champion, grandmother, Trinidadian Aunt, and other Caribbean islands relatives.
Caribbean recipes are not your typical recipe format, It is much like popular Soul Food recipes where the result lies in the chef’s knowledge of (add lil bit of this and lil bit of that ). The restaurant prides itself on serving meals that are moderately spiced so it can be enjoyed by children or adults who cannot tolerate too much pepper. People requiring more hot sauces are encouraged to order extra hot sauce on the side.
A few of their signature meals are MEAT LOVER ROTI, JERK CHICKEN POUTIN, CURRY GOAT/OXTAIL/JERK CHICKEN meals.
– The restaurant’s full menu can be found here.
Aunt Jean, a proud resident of Hamilton has a deep appreciation for the city where there is still a sense of close community & culturally diverse neighbourhoods. The city is rapidly expanding as more and more people fall in love with its character and migrate to its neighbourhoods.
Aunt Jean Creams Restaurant will continue to serve great meals and excellent service. Everyone is welcome, respected and appreciated.