ISLAND JOE'S CAFE – American
Open from eight in the morning on Ravenswood Road, Island Joe's runs on a Jamaican rhythm: ackee and saltfish or callaloo and saltfish early, then a rotating cast of brown stew chicken, curry chicken, oxtail, curry goat and jerk dishes that changes with the day, with red pea soup, curried shrimp and fried fish surfacing as the week turns. Beef, curry chicken, jerk chicken and veggie patties sit by the register alongside cocoa bread. Homemade cakes, smoothies and shakes close things out. A straightforward island counter that keeps to its own calendar.
4201 RAVENSWOOD RD, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33312 954 990 6141 https://www.islandjoescafe.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at ISLAND JOE'S CAFE
Dairy-Free at ISLAND JOE'S CAFE
ISLAND JOE'S CAFE in Fort Lauderdale has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Calalloo & Saltfish, Curry Chicken and Cocoa Bread. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at ISLAND JOE'S CAFE
ISLAND JOE'S CAFE in Fort Lauderdale has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Calalloo & Saltfish and Curry Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at ISLAND JOE'S CAFE
ISLAND JOE'S CAFE in Fort Lauderdale has 10 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ackee & Saltfish, Cocoa Bread and Protein Shakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at ISLAND JOE'S CAFE
ISLAND JOE'S CAFE in Fort Lauderdale has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Curry Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at ISLAND JOE'S CAFE
ISLAND JOE'S CAFE in Fort Lauderdale has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Brown Stew Chicken, Curry Chicken and Chicken Soup (Large). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at ISLAND JOE'S CAFE
ISLAND JOE'S CAFE in Fort Lauderdale has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Brown Stew Chicken, Curry Chicken and Beef Soup (Large). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at ISLAND JOE'S CAFE
ISLAND JOE'S CAFE in Fort Lauderdale has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Curry Chicken and Veggie Patty. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at ISLAND JOE'S CAFE
ISLAND JOE'S CAFE in Fort Lauderdale has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cocoa Bread, Traditional Desserts and Homemade Cakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at ISLAND JOE'S CAFE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Curry Chicken | 0 g | 37.2 g |
| Beef Soup (Large) | 18 g | 27.6 g |
| Chicken Soup (Small) | 70.8 g | 19.9 g |
| Ackee & Saltfish | 35.6 g | 18.4 g |
| Spicy Beef Patty | 23.3 g | 7.1 g |
| Fried Chicken | 35.7 g | 5.5 g |
| Curry Chicken Patty | 12.4 g | 4.9 g |
| Ice Cream | 33.2 g | 4.3 g |
| Brown Stew Chicken | 7.4 g | 3.7 g |
| Chicken Soup (Large) | 0.9 g | 2.6 g |
| Beef Soup (Small) | 0.9 g | 2.6 g |
| Smoothies | 6.1 g | 0.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Breakfast
Served 8:00 am to 10:30 am
- Ackee & Saltfish - $17 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Calalloo & Saltfish - $13 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
Daily Specials
Traditional Jamaican dishes available on specific days of the week.
- Brown Stew Chicken - $12.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Chicken - $12.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken - $14 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oxtail - $25 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Goat - $15 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken - $14 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Pork - $15
- Stew Pork (Tuesday Only) - $13 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Curried Shrimp (Wednesday Only) - $15 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Fried Fish - Small (Wednesday Only) - $20 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Stew Peas (Thursday Only) - $15
- Fried Fish Escovitch (Friday Only) - $20 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
Soups
- Chicken Soup (Small) - $7 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Soup (Large) - $11 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Red Pea Soup (Small) - $7
- Red Pea Soup (Large) - $14
- Beef Soup (Small) - $7 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Beef Soup (Large) - $14 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Goat Soup - $7 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
Patties & Bread
- Mild Beef Patty - $2.9 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Spicy Beef Patty - $2.9 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Chicken Patty - $2.9 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken Patty - $2.9 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Volumetrics, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Patty - $3.25 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Renal, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cocoa Bread - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts & Beverages
Prices vary. Smoothies and protein shakes available upon request.
- Homemade Cakes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Traditional Desserts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Ice Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Smoothies
- Protein Shakes Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about ISLAND JOE'S CAFE
- Is ISLAND JOE'S CAFE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. ISLAND JOE'S CAFE has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Calalloo & Saltfish, Curry Chicken and Cocoa Bread.
- What can I eat at ISLAND JOE'S CAFE on a dairy-free diet?
- Calalloo & Saltfish, Curry Chicken and Cocoa Bread carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does ISLAND JOE'S CAFE have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Cocoa Bread and Traditional Desserts.
- Is ISLAND JOE'S CAFE gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at ISLAND JOE'S CAFE?
- Curry Chicken, at roughly 37.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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