Miss Lily's & Melvin's Juice Box
Caribbean Restaurant and Juice Bar$$$$
Greenwich Village, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Time Out New York and Eater
"Jerk chicken , oxtail , curry goat were all delicious ."(92 Tips)
"Jerk corn, jerk chicken and lobster tacos!"(16 Tips)
"get the corn, jerk wings, chicken, short ribs, oxtail."(21 Tips)
"Love the roti chicken and vegetable one also the coconut cake"(11 Tips)
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Ms HeleneOctober 8, 2017Ackee hummus with grilled flatbread & hot pepper shrimp apps, then steamed porgy on bammy and jerk salmon with side of rice and peas and Jamaican vegetables. Good sangria and sorrel drinks.
RisaMay 26, 2014Call ahead to make sure they have the coconut cake & have them set aside a piece for you when you get there. Everything jerk is amazing, but don't miss out on the smokey-sweet grilled pork ribs!
Jess NaldoJune 23, 2015LOVE AT FIRST BITE: Jerk chicken, jerk pork, oxtail, sangria, rice and beans... Everything! Laid-back yet festive vibe with attentive and fun service. Can't wait to be back for brunch!
Paige CJanuary 27, 2019Loved everything about this restaurant. The goat stew was fantastic, as was the punch. Recommend coming with a group and ordering one of everything. Service was excellent.
Elevine BergeOctober 10, 2014My new favourite place - Fresh green juices, reggae, lovely staff, grilled fish salads, sweet plantains...what's not to love!? 🌼🍂🌵🍹🍏🍍🌴
- Nate BeattyAugust 17, 2015Original home of the best jerk chicken in the city. The organic salad with the fish has a great flavor and a tangy sweetness from the mango that is refreshing and satisfying. Not too sweet - spot on!
Gabriel Ruas Santos-RochaSeptember 30, 2015Phenomenal Jamaican food in a great environment with super nice servers. The juice bar adjacent to it is also superb and Melvin is the nicest guy!
RcLAMarch 13, 2016Try the ackee and salt fish, get extra festival. The Dutty Wine (red wine sangria) was good and so was the Bellini. Great atmosphere and nice staff.
Angela WenFebruary 3, 2017Perfect place for a birthday party! Such a fun vibe, everyone's super friendly and the food is so good. Don't leave without the jerk wings, corn on the cob, oxtail stew, and coconut cake.
Mike WApril 22, 2014Great vibe in this place. Unique menu offerings. Attentive owner who made us feel like home. Well prepared food. A little on the pricy side with my sandwich, side, and a smoothie coming out at $29.
StephanMay 5, 2018This place def have a Jamaican vibe,from the food to the aroma. Bruch meal to fill you up and then some. Bottomless on Lily's punch is amazing.
Bitches Who BrunchOctober 16, 2015The Bitches Say: A-. The ambiance, service, and most importantly, food at Miss Lily’s were authentically Jamaican and equally fun. Don’t worry, be happy & brunch on, Bitches! Read more
The staff at the juice bar are always super friendly and take care of all your needs. Love the pb&j shake with blueberry and the jerk chicken roti. Also don't forget about their delicious coffee!!
StayNYC RentalsOctober 17, 2018The essential qualities of a perfect birthday restaurant are as follows: legitimately fun, good for groups, scene-y but not annoying, great food, and reasonable prices. Miss Lily’s covers all.
Elon RubinDecember 28, 2013This is one of the coolest and best places in NYC/the village. The food outstanding: I got a jerk chicken roti, jerk corn and rice and beans. The prices are very cheap. Highly recommended!
Raquelle JessieApril 3, 2016Awesomeee atmosphere! Get the fried fish sandwich on coco bread & ask for extra scotch bonnet pepper hot sauce on the side. Get the street grilled jerk corn on the side too!
L ErskineMay 27, 2016Such great, friendly and attentive service at the Juice Box! Get the delicious fish sandwich! But don't get the roti if you've actually had roti, cause it ain't a roti.
Elizabeth BeasleyJuly 21, 2016Miss Lily’s creamy, and decadent banana pudding comes layered with freshly cut bananas and delicious vanilla wafers for some added texture.
Jenai DomingoMarch 8, 2014The Jamaican breakfast was amazing. My hard to please Jamaican mom even said it was very good.
EvanJune 11, 2013Melvin will probably call you beautiful and make your day. Jerk chicken is delicious; juices will make you feel amazing; cold brew coffee; a ginger shot called "Legalize It." What's not to love?
Great vibe and amazing Food. There is a DJ at all times playing a selection of reggae music. It is a bit expensive, but well worth it. Try the Jerk Chicken and Plantains.
BunmiJuly 29, 2016Everything is spectacular but the highlights are the corn & coconut cake... and the jerk chicken is spot on too - honestly you can't go wrong. Order the whole menu!
Sam MolterAugust 9, 2017MS. Lily's provides a fun atmosphere with laid back, Caribbean vibes. Tuesday evenings in the summertime they have a crab boil special that will not disappoint!
Rafi SyedNovember 24, 2012The back room is great for groups. But if you're stuck up front, hit the bar and get the cocktail with sake in it. Also, don't forget to check out the little shop of rasta oddities next door.
Monica CullenJuly 28, 2015On my first day of restaurant week Miss Lily's gave to me: jerk corn, watermelon & feta salad, jerk chicken and dark n' stormy rum cake! The servings are generous and the staff is very friendly!
Judith O.March 13, 2015Currently smashing a jerk chicken (spicy as hell, but not in a needless way) roti. Food is still fusion-y Caribbean but was better & more authentic than I've ever had here before. Also: great coffee.
Caroline SchulweisNovember 24, 2015The food here is delicious. Get the jerk chicken with chutney marmalade and the Ackee dip & plantain chips!
Bin YangJanuary 19, 2013Jerk chicken's really tender and not that spicy. The cod fish fritters are delicious but the portions are a tad small. Overall great food and pretty cool crowd. Don't forget your plantains!
Kris BrooksDecember 16, 2012The food was absolutely delicious. Please do yourself a favor and order the Jamaican Breakfast: Ackee and Saltfish, Callaloo, fresh fruit, festivals, and ripe plantains! Yum! Ate the whole thing!
Foursquare InsidersOctober 7, 2015"Jamaican like no other. Be sure to get at least one order of the Jerk Grilled Corn. They also make a mean Dark & Stormy." - Alexa Mehraban, @EatingNYC Read more
Nicole DuprasJanuary 26, 2013Zebia (sp?) was our server and was amazing. She hooked us up with the locked up coconut cake for my girlfriend's birthday when it wasn't even available. Also, the brunch is pretty incredible.
Andrea FerreyrosNovember 8, 2016The brunch special here is a great deal. Unlimited 2 hour brunch cocktails + 1 entree for $30. Good for groups!
Alejandro RicoFebruary 9, 2014Loud but the ultra delicious food and the coolest crew I've seen make it perfect for a fun night with friends, plus they have Ginger Beer. Totally worth it.
SKWAugust 15, 2017Fun spot! Everything on the menu is delicious and the staff is awesome. Jerk chicken is fantastic.
Jessica LiMarch 24, 2013Get the Jamaican breakfast! The festival was also amazing - almost as good (if not better) than the festival I had in Jamaica.
Juan Manuel BerrosJanuary 11, 2018Crispy calamari and jerk chicken were fantastic. Drinks weren't remarkable.Great experience overall, would come again.
- CollegeFashionistaFebruary 3, 2014Miss Lily's is the perfect place to grab a snack in between classes. The colors and energy of the restaurant alone are enough to pump you up. We can get enough of their delicious and fresh juices.
This place can get pricey though I still love it. I'm addicted to the corn. The roti wraps are more filling than the rice platter IMO. Jerk chicken, goat curry all good
Robert StevensonFebruary 12, 2013Easy in and out spot, great Jamaican roti's (burritos) if you like spicey do the chicken jerky otherwise the curry, and the banana pudding is perfect small desert finish
Kimmie OhhJuly 16, 2020The Jamaican sampler is a feast of curry goat, oxtail stew, jerk chicken & callaloo. Get the grilled jerk corn too!
Alexis BendjouiaJuly 18, 2015Really good vibes for dinner. Loud music, dim lighting, tasty cocktails, cool food selection. Watermelon salad really refreshing, good fish tacos
Wesley BlissFebruary 12, 2016Even better than I expected. The juices are fresh & low in pulp. The smoothies are also very flavorful. Friendly staff topped it off nicely!
Francis UdlerNovember 19, 2014Such a cool vibe. Great music great food. Had the curry chicken roti - good, huge portion, heart.
Emily WilsonMay 12, 2017Shitty, faux-hip vibe and terrible service, although the food is pretty tasty. I liked the jerk corn and the shrimp curry. ALSO: there's no real alcohol in the $13 cocktails, only soju, sake, & bonal.
Branzino BandiniJune 13, 2012This Jamaican eatery hijacks huevos rancheros. Coconut milk added to a base of kidney beans. Crispy fried plantain strips, a pair of over-easy eggs and sliced avocado make it a meal. $12.
Christen DuongDecember 14, 2012The jerk chicken roti is ridiculously good. I'm also going to have to make a trip back for their Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee.
Jeff PetrielloSeptember 4, 2014Miss Lily's wins. The service, the atmosphere, and the food are all wonderful. Also, love the rumors that Beyoncé had her bday upstairs.
Resa NgSeptember 21, 2014Had their chicken and waffle for brunch, reminiscent of duck and waffle from London. Worth a try!
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Miss Lily's & Melvin's Juice Box
132 W Houston St (btwn Sullivan & MacDougal St)
New York, NY 10012
United States
New York, NY 10012
United States
A casual Caribbean outpost specializing in a modern approach to classic island cooking. Drawing from the diverse roots of Jamaican cuisine the kitchen offers delicacies like jerk chicken, escovitch fish, oxtail and curried goat seasoned with scotch bonnet peppers and fiery jerk spices.
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- Noon–11:00 PM
- Fri
- Noon–Midnight
- Sat–Sun
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
(646) 588-5375
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Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
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