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The Breadfruit, a cheerful, casual Jamaican restaurant, fits right in with other independent eateries that have cropped up on the sleepy periphery of downtown’s bustling core. Owner Dwayne Allen, originally from Jamaica, considers the restaurant an extension of his kitchen at home, which means customers are treated to the same succulent, spicy jerk chicken, fragrant curried tofu, and moist escovitch fish that he’s been making for friends all these years. Vegans and health-conscious diners will find plenty of options here, while those with a sweet tooth will love not only the desserts, but also unique imported drinks like Ting (grapefruit soda) and spicy ginger beer.

Cuisine(s): Caribbean

Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, Mon-Thu 5pm-9pm, Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 12pm-10pm

Price: $, $$
Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Catering, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly, Vegetarian Friendly, Business Dining

Serving: Dinner, Late Night, Lunch
Alcohol: None

Reservations: Accepted, Recommended for Large Parties

Parking: Street

2009 | Best Jamaican Restaurant

The Valley is a really good place to reinvent yourself, and we know plenty of people here who've found success in a whole new field — especially in the restaurant industry. Take entrepreneur Dwayne Allen, for instance. Last year, the Jamaican... More >
2008 | Best Use of Grape-Nuts

You know, we're not sure we've ever seen Grape-Nuts on a menu anywhere, and we're definitely certain we've never eaten them past breakfast time. Who'd have guessed they'd make such a splendid dessert? At The Breadfruit, a bright, cheery Jamaican... More >

Phoenix New Times Reviews and News

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By Michele Laudig | Thu, June 12, 2008

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tanner.postert

| Wed, September 21, 2011

Although the portions are pretty small, the food here is pretty great. Awesome urban dining experience.

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scottishjosh

| Thu, January 13, 2011

Great food and very friendly people. I recommend this restaraunt to anyone seeking a new experience.

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phoenixnewtimesbestof

| Wed, May 06, 2009

You know, we're not sure we've ever seen Grape-Nuts on a menu anywhere, and we're definitely certain we've never eaten them past breakfast time. Who'd have guessed they'd make such a splendid dessert? At The Breadfruit, a bright, cheery Jamaican restaurant that opened downtown earlier this year, a dessert called "Gret's Grapenut Ice Cream and Jell-O" sparked our curiosity, if only for its unusual ingredients. It's quite an ice cream novelty, with Grape-Nuts and raisins stirred into soft H�agen-Dazs vanilla, then scooped into a parfait glass with blobs of cherry Jell-O. Simultaneously creamy, crunchy, and chewy all at once, this sweet and refreshing treat also happens to be the perfect way to cool your taste buds after eating spicy jerk chicken or fiery escovitch fish.

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