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Island Cuisine Charlotte

Jamaican, Vegan Curry & Chickpeas

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Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • The mixed vegetable curry with rice and peas was a repeat-order favorite for one reviewer.
  • Good to know: Confirm ingredients in vegan dishes when ordering; one reviewer said the chickpeas tasted strongly of butter.
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  • Plantains and the spinach and cabbage sides received positive mentions.
  • Try the curry chickpeas platter, which several diners mention; seasoning reviews are mixed.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention curry chickpeas platter, curry mixed vegetables and chickpeas.

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Also curried chickpeas and curry vegetables.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and fast service.

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Also praised for lively atmosphere and generous portions.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Island Cuisine serves Jamaican dishes including curry vegetables, curry chickpeas, and a mixed vegetable curry with tofu; its broad menu also includes meat and seafood. Reviews describe friendly service and island-themed decor with soft reggae, though diners disagree about seasoning, and one review reports paying $21 for chickpeas with spinach.

Vegan menu

VEGAN
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Island Cuisine Charlotte · dine-in · 6 dishes

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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2025 E Arbors Dr #210, Charlotte, NC 28262

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–21:00
Tuesday
11:00–21:00
Wednesday
11:00–21:00
Thursday
11:00–21:00
Friday
11:00–21:30
Saturday
09:00–21:30
Sunday
12:00–19:00

the food

4.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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4.0 6 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Friendly
protein
tofu, chickpeas, black beans

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

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