Happy Sandwich Caribbean Cuisine

Tiffany Rosa

I never post reviews but this place definitely deserves it. I got the oxtail platter with rice and peas and it was amazing. Everything was flavorful and the portion size was great. Ms. Carol was so welcoming and polite. You can tell she’s making her food with love. I wanted pineapple juice but it wasn’t ready yet so she offered me the grapefruit juice (I don’t like grapefruit juice) but I tried it and it was bomb I’m glad she offered it. 10/10 would recommend this place.

TheBillrdg

If I had to label this experience, it would be "I Almost Hurt Myself". Now if you know what that means, this is your kinda place. The food was on point, even though I walked 5 minutes before closing on Friday night, Miss Clara could not have been nicer. This place was a winner for me, even before I ate 1 fork full, just because our conversation, and I had met till I walked in the door. I ate Macaroni pie (Mac'n cheese) Goat, Cabbage, Plantains, & Rice could not finish it all, but I sure will tomorrow, and anytime I am in downtown Allentown, this will be my spot.

Geryl Hodge

This review is long overdue, so forgive my lengthyness! My first experience with this establishment🇹🇹 and Miss Carol👑 was Spiritual and Divinely Ordained💫. (Nothing "spooky" just phenomenal! It was last summer, an evening with a couple hours to kill, a starving belly, and 1 thought: (I want some "home-cooked" food). Happy Sandwich was an unexpected treat, like an oasis in the dessert. This is why I say this was long overdue... First of all, don't let the name mislead you. Although this is most definitely a HAPPY place, its certainly not only about sandwiches any more. It may be one reason we may all have been missing out on the BEST-EST Caribbean, down-home, "back to deh islands mon" experiences here in Allentown & the Lehigh Valley. That and the fact that we pro'lly just be flying past going to where ever, thru the lower side of 7th Street (past the Statue & Walnut St) in Allentown, PA. She's located on the left hand side by the vaccuum store. What caught my attention were the signs: Open, Roti & Hallal Goat! Anywho, Miss Carol is the essence of a true Caribbean Queen, and her food (Trinida- dian) is all that & more! She had my head spinning with the selections & sides. We settled on a delicious🤤 combo with some Roti & Curry Goat, Rice n Peas, Macaroni Pie, Plantains & Falafel Balls. (I was hungry & wanted to try a lil of er'ything!😋) So although its order at the counter, there's booth seating available. I was treated to her Maubi (a taste) & her "Special Drink", and felt properly spoiled as though Granny, Aunty & all the Ancestors were embracing me and feeding my soul.🙇🏾‍♀️ Fast Forward to last week when I introduced my Panamanian🇵🇦 friend to the experience that is Miss Carol.🙆🏾‍♀️ Confirmation is the best form of flattery! David started conjuring memories of his summers in Panama, full of escapades and his food adventures as we enjoyed the experience! We leisurely shared and swapped stories of home (🇻🇮 foh me) over our island feast. His was the Chicken Roti, mine the Stewed Oxtail, Rice & Peas with Plantains (maduros), then the soft drinks to top off the flavors. Prepare to be lulled by the music (we be Jammin' meh son), the atmosphere, the decor and the enchanting Miss Carol and her gifted hands and tastes of home! Don't believe me? I understand because "yo had to be dere"! But I do have some pics n vids as evidence, because I also believe "the proof is in the pudding". Regardless, you go taste and see for yourself, but go early before the food runs out.

Bret Erney

First visit. Owner and cook, Carol, was very friendly and hospitable. She gave me a sample of her jerk chicken, curried cabbage and rice. I ordered a large jerk chicken platter which was excellent. Chicken was tasty and fall off the bone tender, rice was perfectly cooked and seasoned (I had oxtail gravy on the rice), curried cabbage was perfect (was so good I wish the platter came with more), and plantains were fantastic. And DEFINITELY get some garlic sauce on your meat and plantains- you won't regret it. Carol gives some candy in the bag. She even gave my daughter 2 lollipops and a rose. Very sweet. I will definitely be back to try some other platters. I highly recommend this establishment.