Authentic Guyanese & Caribbean eats, famed for pepper pot, goat roti, and unique pastries like pine tarts & currant rolls.
Molly Fitzpatrick reviews Sybil's Bakery, a vibrant Caribbean spot in South Richmond Hill, praising its authentic dishes like pepper pot and goat roti, and calling the currant roll a favorite.
This vibrant Caribbean bakery, a staple in South Richmond Hill since 1976, is renowned for its authentic Guyanese cuisine. Founded by Sybil Bernard-Kerrutt, the distinctive yellow and turquoise building is a local landmark. Customers rave about the flavorful pepper pot, tender goat roti, and sweet, caramelized pine tarts. Don't miss the flaky currant rolls, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
This Guyanese and Caribbean bakery is celebrated for its authentic flavors. Must-try dishes include the national dish of Guyana, Pepper Pot, and the tender Goat Roti. Sweet treats like caramelized Pine Tarts and flaky Currant Rolls are highly recommended, often suggested by the half-dozen. While generally praised, one comment noted that the oxtail can be inconsistent in quality.
"Customers highly recommend the Pepper Pot, Goat Roti, Pine Tarts (often bought by the half-dozen), and Currant Rolls. These dishes are highlighted for their authentic flavors and quality preparation."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the authentic and delicious Guyanese and Caribbean dishes, with particular highlights being the pepper pot, goat roti, and various pastries. There's a mention of inconsistency in oxtail quality.
Important Note
One review mentioned that the quality of the oxtail can be inconsistent.
"This place is listed as a potential option for those willing to drive around 30 minutes from the Rockaways."
Neutral"This restaurant was listed as an option for food near JFK."
Neutral"Sybil's is listed as a recommendation for the lower half of Queens."
Neutral"Sybil's was recommended for Guyanese/Caribbean food."
Neutral"Sybil's is listed as a recommended restaurant in South Richmond Hill / South Ozone Park."
Positive"Sybil's is included in a list of recommended fast-casual places across various boroughs."
Positive"Sybil’s was recommended as part of a general list of diverse food options for Brooklyn/Queens, suggesting it is a good place to try."
Positive"This commenter recommends Sybil’s as an option in Queens or Brooklyn."
Neutral"Sybil's is recommended for its Caribbean pastries, suggested as unique sweet treats for visitors to NYC."
Positive"The original poster listed Sybil's as one of their usual preferred spots for beef patties, indicating it's a trusted choice for them."
Positive"A user on the thread recommends Sybil’s as a good place to buy early morning lunch."
Positive"The user included Sybil’s in a long list of recommended classic Queens spots."
Neutral"Notes that the oxtail at Sybil's can range from pretty good to awful."
Neutral"Listed as a potential place for oxtail."
Neutral"Recommended as a place to find Caribbean pastries, which are often not overly sweet."
Positive"A user recommended Sybil's Restaurant in Queens for the original poster's birthday search, noting it offers classic Guyanese cuisine, fitting the Caribbean theme. The user also mentioned neighborhoods known for Caribbean populations."
Positive"The user lists Sybil's as one of their favorite Caribbean spots. They suggest checking out Little Guyana in Ozone Park or Nostrand Ave."
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