K & J Caribbean American Diner – Caribbean
K & J Caribbean American Diner serves as a vibrant crossroads where the soulful heat of the islands meets the comforting heart of a classic neighborhood eatery. The air hums with the smoky aroma of jerk-spiced chicken and tender BBQ beef ribs, while morning light catches the steam rising from bowls of creamy porridge and savory plates of ackee and saltfish. Every plate offers a rich, home-cooked embrace, inviting guests to savor a spirited celebration of Caribbean heritage in a warm and welcoming space.
5603, Greene Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19144 +12158490235 https://kjcaribbeanamericandiner.com0Cuisine: Caribbean
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Menu
Breakfast Specialties
- Ackee & Saltfish (Medium) - $16 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ackee & Saltfish (Large) - $19 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Callaloo & Saltfish (Small) - $13 Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Porridge (Small) - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Porridge (Large) - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Main Courses
- All Breast White Meat - $16 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barbecue Chicken (Small) - $13 Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Beef Ribs (Medium) - $23 Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Jerk Chicken Platter (Small) - $13 Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Jerk Wings Platter (Small) - $14 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brown Stew Chicken (Small) - $13 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Chicken (Small) - $13 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Goat (Small) - $18 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken (Small) - $13 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Roasted Chicken (Small) - $13 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Breast Platter (Small) - $15 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken (Small) - $13 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oxtails (Medium) - $23 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepper Steak (Small) - $18 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stew Beef (Small) - $18 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Platter (Small) - $13 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lunch Special (Small) - $12 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: lunch
Seafood
- King Fish (Small) - $18 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Okra Slime - Red Snapper - $18: Cooked by order Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Fish - $18: 1 hour wait, cooked by order Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon - $24: Ready Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Selection - $17: Escovitch Fish, Steam Fish, Stew Fish, or Fried Fish Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Vegetables / Curry Shrimp - $20: Cooked by order Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whiting Fish (Small) - $18 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers & Snacks
- Patties - $2.5: Beef, Chicken, or Vegetable Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Wings (4 pieces) - $9 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Dumpling (2) or Festival (2) - $1.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken Salad - $14 Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Cabbage - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Candy Yams - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Collard Greens & Smoked Turkey - $6 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & Cheese - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Vegetable - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Okra - $6 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plantain - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Salad - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice & Bean - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- String Beans - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup (Small) - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Catering Menu
- Catering Baked Chicken - $50 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Barbecue Chicken - $50 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Brown Stew Chicken - $50 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Callaloo - $75 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Curry Chicken - $50 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Curry Goat - $150 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Curry Or Vegetable Shrimp - $250 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Honey Roasted Chicken - $50 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Jerk Chicken - $55 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Oxtail - $150 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Pepper Steak - $150 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Stew Beef - $150 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Whiting - $65 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
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