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Written by: Sam Ramsey
Join us as we delve into some of the hidden foodie gems our beautiful Barbados has to offer. From fresh Bajan lobster to vegan doughnuts, to pastries and fishcakes. There’s something for everyone…
Bomba’s - Fresh lobster, unique host, great vibe.
Mon-Sun. 10.30-10.30. Call +1 246-432-5664.
Bomba’s is the epitome of Bajan rum shop meets laid back restaurant. Painted in rasta colours of red, green, and yellow, this place stands out from the road just north of Mullins Beach. Here you’ll find an eclectic mix of homemade decor, music, and personalities, and that’s not to mention great food and drink!
On select nights, host Wayne cooks fresh Bajan lobster that comes in straight off the boat. For those who have never tried it, this is the way to do lobster; fresh, authentic, and unpretentious. For lobster lovers, you won’t want to turn a blind eye here either!
GroundUp - Plant-based Vegan Food & Desserts!
Weds-Sun from 8.30 AM. Whatsapp +1 246233-8548 or DM on IG @groundup.bb
Ground Up has been conceptualised by Sabrina King. Located in Worthing Square, but also available to order from directly. Sabrina saw a gap in the market for vegans looking for a tasty treat, and my did she find it! Always vegan and made fresh daily, her doughnuts and Bim Bits (doughnut pieces) come in an array of mouth-watering flavours and glazes, including Cini Sugar, Oreo, Coconut, Limeonade, and Maple Bacon. Our personal favourite is the OG glaze though!
However, that’s not all! Other sweet treats include cinnamon rolls, oatmeal raisin cakes, and brownies. Be sure to also check out the savoury bagels with homemade vegan cream cheese. Simply put, to die for (in vegan heaven!).
Mahogany Bakery - Family owned. Exquisite pastries
IG @mahogany.bakery to order online (or find at Brighton Farmer’s Market on Sunday mornings) ‘
Mahogany Bakery is a family-owned business that you can not only order online from but find at select markets across the island, including Brighton Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings. They encourage you to place your order before you arrive to avoid disappointment, however, you can usually find a couple of tasty treats that haven’t already been snapped up. Choose from croissants, bagels, pain au chocolate, fruit danishes, scones, and tarts. If savoury is more your thing, they also stock quiche and sourdough bread.
These guys are a pleasure to buy from, with big smiles and a team effort, it feels good to support a family who deserves it!
Mahogany Bakery's Chocolate, Cherry and vanilla doughnuts
Crouching Tiger Catina - A Modern Pan-Asian Cantina (Opening 12/15/22)
Call +1 246 285 0591 Now, this is a foodie collaboration between VK Nagrani of Firebyrd and Matteo Legnaro of Bacco Pizzeria. They are opening a modern Pan-Asian Cantina, featuring a taste of Asia. Be sure to check them out when they open in Worthing Square. Think signature dishes that span various Asian flavours, from Korean to Chinese to Thai, including chicken fried rice, Wuhan chicken with black pepper and black bean sauce, korean spicy pork, beef noodles, and orange chicken. We can’t wait to sample what these guys come up with!
Apple Crate
Call +1 246 832 0352. IG @the_apple_crate
Located at the turn-off for Trents, just north of Holetown, you simply can’t miss the giant red apple crate and a steady queue of food lovers. This vegan and vegetarian juice bar has a lot to offer! Firstly, because it’s not just a juice bar!
Known for its speciality juices and shakes, from which you can pick from the menu or design your own, it’s the perfect place for a morning pick-me-up. However, that’s not all. They also serve a selection of snacks and bread, right up to a rotating special lunch menu, consisting of scrumptious dishes such as soups and ground provisions served with dumplings, sweet potato pudding, steamed breadfruit, and vegetarian pickle to name a few. All vegan and or vegetarian of course.
Apple Crate Golden Anchor
Photos: Sam Ramsey
Golden Anchor
Some may recognise the name from when they used to be located opposite St James church, however Golden Anchor has moved, and it may or may not have something to do with the construction work near the Cliff restaurant. Set back just South of QP Bistro, make no mistake, Iwayne serves some of the best fishcakes on the island.
This is the perfect place to stop off if you’re feeling peckish and fancy an ice-cold deputy or two while you wait for the fishcakes to be fried. He also serves a selection of pot fish and other combinations, as well as a ‘bread n two’ which if you’ve never had, now’s the time. Two fishcakes served in a salt bread. Does it get more Bajan than that? Be sure to try his accompanying special sauce, served from the bottle. It’s to die for!
Golden Anchor
Photos: Sam Ramsey
