Caribbean Stores in Miami
Best Caribbean Grocery Stores in Miami: Haitian, Jamaican & Bahamian Markets
Miami is the United States' Caribbean capital — home to the largest Haitian community in the country (Little Haiti, North Miami, North Miami Beach), major Jamaican and Bahamian populations, and a deep Cuban-Caribbean overlap. This guide covers Caribbean grocery stores from Little Haiti's NE 2nd Avenue corridor up through Lauderhill and Lauderdale Lakes — pikliz, epis, djon-djon, ackee, salt fish, oxtail, sorrel, callaloo, breadfruit, and Haitian coffee.
Top Caribbean Markets in Miami & Broward
Popular Products & Staples
Pikliz, Epis & Djon-Djon
Pre-jarred pikliz, fresh epis green seasoning, dried djon-djon mushrooms — the Haitian pantry's three pillars.
Jamaican Jerk & Salt Fish
Walkerswood and Grace jerk seasoning, canned ackee, salt fish, scotch bonnet, and Tastee patties.
Haitian Coffee & Couronne
Café Rebo, Selecto, Café Bustelo, and Couronne cream soda — Miami is the largest US market for Haitian coffee.
Oxtail, Goat & Chicken Feet
Frozen oxtail, curry goat, chicken feet, and pig tails for Caribbean stews and soups.
Fresh Provisions
Green plantains, yellow yam, dasheen, malanga, yuca, breadfruit, and callaloo.
Sorrel, Mauby & Malta
Dried sorrel for the holiday drink, mauby bark, Malta India, Ting grapefruit soda, and ginger beer.
Explore Sub-Cuisines
Haitian Markets (Little Haiti / North Miami)
Little Haiti's NE 2nd Avenue and 54th Street are the Haitian commercial heart of the US — multiple grocers selling pikliz, epis, djon-djon, Haitian coffee, and Couronne.
Jamaican Grocery Stores
Concentrated in Miami Gardens, Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, and parts of North Miami — ackee, salt fish, jerk seasoning, Tastee patties, and hardo bread.
Bahamian Markets
Smaller cluster in Miami Gardens and Coconut Grove — conch fritters mix, Bahamian peas-and-rice seasonings, and Goombay punch.
Cuban-Caribbean Crossover
Cuban bodegas in Hialeah and Little Havana stock plantain harina, mojo criollo, Cuban coffee, and overlap heavily with Caribbean staples.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best Caribbean grocery stores in Miami?
Little Haiti (NE 2nd Avenue and 54th Street), North Miami, and the Lauderhill/Lauderdale Lakes corridor in Broward host Miami's densest Caribbean grocery scene — Haitian, Jamaican, and Bahamian markets all close together.
Where is the best Haitian market in Miami?
Little Haiti along NE 2nd Avenue and 54th Street is the historic Haitian commercial corridor in Miami — multiple grocers, bakeries, and restaurants. North Miami and North Miami Beach also have large Haitian markets.
Where can I buy Jamaican groceries in Miami?
Miami Gardens, Lauderhill, and Lauderdale Lakes are the Jamaican grocery centers of South Florida — ackee, salt fish, jerk seasoning, Tastee patties, and frozen oxtail are easy to find.
Do Miami Caribbean stores deliver?
Many Miami Caribbean grocers list on Instacart for local delivery; for nationwide shipping of pantry items, see our online international grocery delivery guide.
What's the difference between Caribbean and Cuban groceries in Miami?
Cuban groceries (Hialeah, Little Havana) lean on mojo criollo, plantain harina, Cuban coffee, and Goya staples. Caribbean (Haitian/Jamaican) groceries lean on pikliz, ackee, salt fish, jerk, and oxtail. There's heavy crossover in the provisions aisle (yuca, plantain, dasheen).
Can I buy Haitian coffee in Miami?
Yes — Café Rebo, Selecto, and other Haitian coffee brands are widely stocked in Little Haiti and North Miami. Miami is the largest US market for Haitian-roasted coffee.