Cool Runnings - BRONX
Cool Runnings
Menu
The menu of Cool Runnings from BRONX comprises about 166 different dishes and drinks. On average you pay about $5.7 for a dish / drink.
At this 24-hour eatery, diners experience a mix of satisfaction and disappointment. While the jerk chicken and oxtails receive mixed reviews—sometimes praised for their flavor, other times criticized for dryness—customers rave about the rice and peas. Despite issues like staff shortages and inconsistent food quality, the pleasant service leaves a positive impression. Many appreciate the quick service and affordable prices, particularly during late-night visits. Regulars recommend trying dishes like curry goat and beef patties, highlighting the authentic Jamaican flavors that make the restaurant a noteworthy stop for those seeking comfort food—though some caution about hygiene and presentation.
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Was Sheila Barenco at Cool Runnings a mag?
Food got 4 stars because I only tried the jerk chicken so far. They move fast for the crowd that they had when I came in the restaurant. The man serving my food was very pleasant and the man cashing out customers was very pleasant. We drove down from CT. Late night. And we weren’t disappointed. Oh and I had to ask if the price was right 2times because the total was Low it was right ? View all feedback.
What Barbraa Neverson dislikes about Cool Runnings:
I ordered the stew peas with oxtails, along with rice and peas and cabbage. Unfortunately, the stew peas and oxtails were not enjoyable. I also did not care for the cabbage. The only good thing was the rice and peas. View all feedback.
The professionalism and organization were incredibly disappointing. I ordered delivery and live just 5 minutes away, but it took nearly 2 hours to receive my order of stew chicken. When I called to inquire about the status, I was met with attitude and misinformation regarding my order. The food itself was only average. Overall, the experience was terrible. I won't be coming back!
Worst place to come if you are expecting a moderate to fast customer service. Sometimes, I feel these people don’t care about the line. They move slow, talk and don’t act like it is a business. Plus, the food is not as good it used to be.
Overall, I've found everything I've eaten here to be quite good and it definitely lives up to the standards of authentic yard food. However, I gave a 2-star rating for the service due to the long wait times. Customers using food delivery services (like Uber Eats or DoorDash) are prioritized, which increases the wait for those dining in. There's only one person attending to in-store customers while the rest focus on fulfilling delivery orders. The atmosphere also received a 2-star rating mainly because of the terrible parking situation in the area. That being said, I do appreciate that they are open consistently, and the food is generally fresh. I've tried a variety of dishes here, including oxtail, jerk chicken, fried chicken, all the soups, all the porridges, escovitch fish, mac and cheese, fried dumplings, and ackee and callaloo. You really can’t go wrong with any of them. Overall, I highly recommend this place—it's a favorite in the Bronx!
I ordered delivery and was disappointed when the food arrived very cold. Some items were missing from my order, and the stew peas had an unpleasant taste.
Food is good but they need better line management, a long line and they’re moving so slow and nobody is trying to speed up the service to get the customers in and out. typical Jamaican business where they don’t understand that customer service is equally important as the product they offer.
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Desserts, Snacks & Breads
Hardo Bread (Loaf)$8.0
Spiced Bun Loaf$8.0
Nutmeg Bread$5.0
Sliced Jamaican Cheese$3.0
Coconut Cake/Toto$4.0Juices
Cooler Runnings Natural Juices$7.0
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