Tropical Time Caribbean

Delicious bowl of salad with fresh greens and grilled chicken served on a wooden platter.

Menu

Appitizers

Delicious crispy fried shrimp served on a ceramic tray with fresh salad and lime garnish.

Coconut Shrimp w/ Chilli mango sauce

Baked empanadas in a dish with fresh vegetables on a vibrant table.

Jamaican Beef patty (Empanadas)

Delicious chicken salad with spinach, feta cheese, and creamy sauce on a white plate.

Jerk Chicken Salad, W/ Garden salad, topped with jerk chicken breast, house dressing & shaved parm

Close-up of vegan enchiladas with red sauce on a bed of fresh kale.

Roasted corn and Kale salad w/ Tossed in house dressing, tomato & cucumber, topped with mango salsa, plantain chips and shaved parmesan

A hearty Vietnamese soup served with fresh baguette and condiments, perfect for lunch.

TT Chicken soup


Jerk Chicken, A LA CART

W/ Hardo bread & jerk sauce

Savory roasted chicken served with fresh salad and baked side dishes.

Whole chicken Mix w/  hardo bread & sauce

Appetizing barbecue chicken wings served with rich dipping sauce on rustic wooden board.

Whole Chicken dark W/ Leg, Thigh, hardo bread & sauce

Close-up of crispy fried chicken served in a black basket with fresh lettuce, highlighting food texture.

1⁄2 Chicken mix w/  hardo bread & sauce

Golden-brown chicken wings garnished with fresh herbs, perfect for a tasty meal.

1⁄2 Chicken white w/ breast, wing, hardo bread & sauce

Close-up of a deliciously roasted chicken dish served with garnish, highlighting fine cuisine.

1⁄2 Chicken dark w/ leg, thigh,  hardo bread & sauce

Savory roasted chicken on a bed of rice with lentils, accented by spicy and fresh green sides.

1⁄4 Chicken dark w/ leg, thigh, hardo bread & sauce

Succulent roasted chicken with vegetables and lemon slices, perfect for a savory meal.

1⁄4 Chicken white w/ Breast, wing, hardo bread & sauce


TT Wraps

Our housemade spiced chips accompany wraps

Fresh wraps filled with chicken, vegetables, and cheese, perfect for a healthy meal.

Jerk Chicken

Bold! Smoky Grilled W/ Boneless pieces of our Smoky Jerk Chicken, Rice & Beans, Lettuce, Plantains in a Toasted Spinach & Herb Torilla + House Chips

Close-up of a tasty grilled chicken wrap with fresh ingredients on a plate.

Curry Chicken

Boneless Chicken Pieces, Smothered in a Rich Jamaican Curry Sauce, Coconut Rice, Lettuce & Plantains + House Chips


Entree

Tantalizing Caribbean jerk chicken served with rice and beans and fried plantains on a square plate.

Jerk Chicken mix, white & dark

 1/2 Chicken, W/  + 2 Sides Of Your Choice + Bread & Sauce.

Curry Chicken mix

1/2 Bone-In Chicken W/ In a Rich Curry Stew, + 2 Sides Of Your Choice

Stew Chicken Mix

1/2 Bone-In Chicken W/ In a Rich Brown Gravy, + 2 Sides Of Your Choice

Braised Oxtail

Chef’s Special!   12 Ounces Of Oxtails  Braised to Fork Tender & Simmere To A Rich Stew, + 2 Sides Of Your Choice

Curry Goat

Chef’s Special! Goat Meat Cooked  In A Rich Curry Stew, +2 Sides Of Your Choice.

Savor the flavors of Italian cuisine with this close-up photo of tasty penne pasta in tomato sauce.

Jerk pasta

W/ Penne Pasta In A Creamy Sauce, Baby Spinach & Garlic Topped With Your Choice Of, Jerk Chicken Or Salmon

A vibrant blue plate featuring a variety of Indian curries and naan bread, served indoors.

Curry Chickpeas (Vegetarian)

W/ Stew of Garbanzo Beans, Potatoes,  Spinach, Root Veggies, & Coconut Rice.

Combination: Combine two of your favorite entrée meats, rice & beans, and a side of your choice.


Seafood Entree

Delicious grilled salmon served with roasted vegetables and herb sauce.

tropical Salmon

W/ Jerked Marinated & Grilled + 2 Sides Of Your Choice.

A delectable seafood platter with fried shrimp, chips, and dipping sauce, perfect for a savory meal.

Jerk-style catfish

W/ Fried Catfish, Topped With Our Spicy Escovitched Veggies, Hardo Bread & Sauce + 2 Sides Of Your Choice

A mouthwatering assortment of fried seafood, coleslaw, and tartar sauce.

Jerk-style Catfish a la carte,

W/ 3  Or 5 Pieces Fried Catfish, Topped With  Spicy Escovitched Veggies, Hardo Bread & Sauce + 2 Sides Of Your Choice.


Sandwiches

Mouth-watering close-up of a pulled pork sandwich with fresh ingredients and sesame seed bun.

Jerk pulled pork

W/ Slow Smoked In Our Jerk BBQ Sauce, TT Slaw, Grilled Pineapple, On A Toasted Potato Bun + House Chips

Delicious chicken sandwich with mayonnaise and greens served on a wooden board.

Jerk Chicken

Bold! W/ Smoky Grilled Chicken Thigh, TT Slaw, Grilled Pineapple, On A Toasted Potato Bun + House Chips

our house-made spiced chips, accompany sandwiches


Side Dishes

Colorful healthy meal prep with corn, olives, tomatoes, and lentils in glass containers. Perfect for mindful eating.

Rice & beans

A tempting plate of Jollof rice accompanied by savory fried plantains. Perfect meal idea.

Coconut rice

Steaming hot pot filled with fresh vegetables and meatballs, prepared on a stove.

Steamed cabbage

A vibrant African meal featuring fried plantains, chicken, and corn on a wooden table.

Fried Plantains

candied yams

Colorful fresh vegetable salad with cherry tomatoes in a white bowl.

Garden Salad

Mac & Cheese


Lunch Specials 

Jerk Chicken entree

1/4 Jerk W/ + 2 Sides Of Your Choice, Bread & Sauce

Brown Stew Chicken Entree

2 Pieces Bone-In W/ Rich Brown Stew Gravy + 2 Sides Of Your Choice

Curry Chicken entree

2 Pieces Bone-In W/ Smothered In Rich Jamaican Curry + 2 Sides Of Your Choice

Curry Goat entree

Chef’s Special! W/ Goat Meat Stewed In Rich Jamaican Curry + 2 Sides Of Your Choice

Jerk Pasta

Penna Pasta In Rich Cream Sauce, Baby Spinach + Garlic, Topped With Your Choice Of Jerk Chicken Or Tropical Salmon

Curry Chickpeas (vegetarian) entree

Vegetarian Stew Of  Garbanzo Beans, Potatoes, Spinach, Root Veggies & Coconut  Rice

Jerk Style Cat fish

2 Pieces (Usually)  Jerk Marinated &  Fried, Topped With Spicy Exovitched Veggies + 2 Sides Of Your Choice

Tropical Salmon

6oz Grilled Salmon Filet, Glazed With Jerk BBC Sauce, Topped With Mango Salsa + 2 Sides Of Your Choice

Desserts

Various Sweet Treats

Various Sweet Treats


Beverages

Close-up of vibrant Mizu Mate and Vegan Cola soda cans, showcasing flavors and design.

Jamaican D&G sodas

Close-up of three refreshing beverages with citrus, strawberries, and lime on a sunny wooden table.

Tropical Rhythms juices, lemonade


CATERING MENU 

This Catering Menu is Viewing Purpose Only. To place A Catering Order Please Complete the “Request Form” And A Team Member Will Contact you. Order Requires 48 Hours Advance Notice

Proteins Options……….. Small or large trays (15 & 30 servings)

                                   

  • Curry Chicken                                   Small (10lbs) $89.00 & Large (20lbs) $172.25
  • Brown Stew Chicken                      Small (10lbs) $89.00 & Large (20lbs) $172.25
  • Curry Goat                                         Small (10lbs) $176.70 & Large (20lbs) $338.40
  • Braised Oxtail                                   Small (10lbs) $260.00 & Large (20lbs) $506.40
  • Jerk Chicken Mix                             Small (10lbs) $89.00 & Large (20lbs) $172.25
  • Jerk-Style Catfish                             Small (10lbs) $139.15 & Large (20lbs) $172.25 
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Sides Options………….Small or large trays (15 & 30 servings)

  • Rice and Beans                                Small $58.89 & Large $104.70
  • Coconut Rice                                    Small $55.00 & Large $85.00
  • Steamed Cabbage                          Small $58.89 & Large $104.70
  • Fried Plantains                                 Small $58.89 & Large $104.70
  • Candied Yams                                  Small $68.89 & Large $112.70
  • Mac & Cheese                                   Small $68.89 & Large $112.70
  • Garden Salad                                    Small $55.00 & Large $85.00

Wraps……………. Mix and match ( 24 or 36 )

  • Jerk Chicken                                    $8.00 Each
  • Curry Chicken                                  $8.00 Each

Sandwiches………Mix and match ( 24 or 36 )

  • Jerk Chicken                                    $8.00 Each
  • Jerk Pulled Pork                             $8.00 Each


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Contact

22W535 Butterfield Rd. #13
Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137
Phone 630-547-2138

Hours

Mon–Tue: Closed
Wed–Sat: 11am–8pm
Sun: 12pm–7pm

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