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African-Caribbean Food Market
Categories: Food Convenience Stores Food Grocery Food Specialty Food Ethnic Food Convenience Stores, Grocery, Ethnic Food [Edit]
547 8th St(between Clay St & Washington St)
Oakland, CA 94607
Neighborhood: Old Oakland
(510) 444-2841
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 9 am - 7 pm
Sun 12 pm - 5 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
5 reviews for African-Caribbean Food Market
5 reviews in English
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Review from Joanna B.
Oakland, CA
4/9/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Everyone was so helpful!
I will return for more of these ingredients.
Hard to find roots, vegetables and meats are plentiful here!
Convenient location. -
Review from Marc A.
5/5/2009
So my landlord asks me if I have ever had a soda called Ting with a devilish grin.... Yes I have but its been a while. He proceeds to tell me that there is a market near by that has it and how good it is.
I was thirsty and an ice cold Ting sounded like a great idea. Funny, this market doesn't carry Ting and the lady behind the counter had no idea what I was talking about!
What they do carry are all sorts of Island bottled sodas including some really great ginger beers. They also carry meat pies but they weren't ready when I was in there.... next time! -
Review from i. o.
San Francisco, CA
Updated - 12/8/2009 2 photos
A few months ago, for a family wedding, I had folks visiting from all over the planet including a contingent from Nigeria. Mama Kaykay and her crew did the catering for us and it was awesome! She made suya, puff-puff, fried goat-meat, moi-moi, scotch-eggs and various other snacks that we used to entertain the guests! They delivered on time and everything, especially the suya was a resounding success! My uncles loved the latter so much, they had me make separate trips to get them more for the "duration" of their stay! Now that's genuine props!
5 Stars!!!Listed in: My Home Food
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/3/2008 First to Review
The original owner of this Nigerian/West-African/Car ibbean food market passed away in 2007 at the… Read more »
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Review from J M.
Brentwood, CA
8/24/2009
I have been here a few times and everytime I have come, the Ting is in the fridge. The patties are excellent, as a matter of fact, I need to go and get some.
Just called to see if they have rum cakes and they are out! This is the only carribean market I know of in the east bay, they definitely don't have one where I live. It's worth the drive. -
Review from Farah S.
2/4/2010
I thought I'd be the first to review this joint. I mean really, how many folks hang out outside of the Old Oakland block? Well, quite a few apparently. I didn't actually buy anything from here, but for a girl who has not yet visited the Motherland, it was quite a feast for the eyes. A whole slew of African (probably mostly West African) food products. Palm Nut oil, fufu flour, Nigerian beans, dried fish, meat pies, spices galore. This little market inspires me to do a little more culinary research into west African cooking. They also sell various DVDs that you'd probably have a hard time finding anywhere else.
Comment from Kaykay A. of African-Caribbean Food Market 1/1/2011
Hello Dear Future Customer, I appreciate you coming to feast… More »
Specialties
African & Caribbean Food & Spices. Prominent in the African Community, coming out with a recipe book and DVD of how to make different dishes. Lots of Fresh produce like Okra and Plantains. An all around awesome experience awaits you. You are welcome!
History
Established in 1998
My late hubby Charles Amamgbo started the business. He put a lot of love into the business and loved the community and the community loved him back. In 2007, he lost his battle with cancer but left us with this wonderful store and so much more.
Meet the Business Owner: Kaykay A.
Hi, I am so pleased you checked us out. We have been in business for over 13 years. Since 2007 when I took full charge of the store, I have been focused on making a lasting legacy and bridging the community of Africans & Caribbeans and friends of Africa/Caribbean together. We cannot wait to meet you and impress upon you our gratitude. Have a blessed season of joy! Kaykay
