The best diner in Jamaica
34 diner places in Jamaica, ranked on one scale — 9 of them have earned a Sweet Score. Smile of the Beyond leads at 91, with Chris and Sons Roti Shop and Bakery right behind on 89. This is mostly $ territory (under $15): 74% of the list. Order-wise, burger, jerk chicken and pancakes get mentioned more than anything else.
- Median Sweet Score here: 25
- Typical place carries 546 ratings
- 29 deliver
- 6 take reservations
- 1 have outdoor seating
- 31 open for breakfast
Smile of the BeyondTop 10%
Top 10% in Queens, on 866 ratings.
Chris and Sons Roti Shop and BakeryTop 25%
Upper quarter of Queens — 546 ratings behind it.
Richie's PlaceTop 25%
Upper quarter of Queens — 310 ratings behind it.
101 CafeLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in Queens.
Bella's PlaceLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in Queens.
Carmine'sLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in Queens.
JS Restaurant & DinerLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in Queens.
Springfield DinerLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in Queens.
Rockaway Plaza DelicatessenLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in Queens.
Taco Bell
Punto Rojo Jamaica
Caribbean Style Cuisine
Homemade Taqueria Jamaica
McDonald's
Starbucks Coffee Company
Taco Bell
Genesis
IHOP
Port Royal
Starbucks Coffee Company
McDonald's
McDonald's
QDOBA Mexican Eats
McDonald's
What else Jamaica is known for
Diner in Jamaica, briefly
What is the best diner in Jamaica?
Smile of the Beyond currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 91, built on 866 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many diner places are there in Jamaica?
We track 34. 9 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.
How much does diner cost in Jamaica?
The commonest price band on this list is $ — under $15 — covering 74% of the places we track here.
How is this list ordered?
By the Sweet Score, a 4–96 rating built from where a place ranks against others in its own county and its own category. 50 is the median, 78 is the top quarter, 90 is the top 10%. A place below the median is still listed — it just doesn't carry a number, because we only publish a score when it's good news.
Diner in Jamaica we haven’t got to?
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