Mauvette's Caribbean Cuisine — Restaurant in Athens

We learned a couple years ago that we really like Caribbean food. We moved to Athens last year, and while we really enjoy the town, the food options lean heavier to Mexican and Asian. Mauvette's is the first Caribbean option we've run across. The flavors are bright and satisfying, from the basic "patties" that are full of flavor to the more fleshed out palette of the sandwiches (we have not yet had the entree dishes, but we hope to soon). Phenomenal flavors and the people working there are great, too). It tells me a lot that the people in the same shipping center also frequent and support this restaurant. Those who are sensitive to spice should at least be aware, but don't stay away. One in my household is very sensitive to spice, and while eating their sandwich still said it was worth it for the...

Was looking for something new for dinner, fortunately I happened to stumble upon Mauvettes. We ordered a jerk chicken entree and lamb chops, with a side order of the fried plantains. Oh my goodness, everything was absolutely incredible! I never would’ve have imagined finding such a hidden gem in Athens. The jerk chicken had a great char while still being super tender. The spice level on it was perfect. My girlfriend absolutely loved the lamb chops, she said they were the best shes ever had. The sides of rice were perfectly cooked and the portion sizes were very generous. All this accompanied by Mauvettes lovely attitude and enjoyable presence, we 100% recommend giving this spot a try if...

The food is absolutely delicious. This is real Jamaican food. My husband got the jerk chicken with rice and peas and it came with broccolini. I got the oxtail with mashed potato and it came with broccolini. The jerk was well seasoned and spicy and the rice and peas had a bit of a kick but in a good way. The oxtail was absolutely delicious. Melt in your mouth and beautifully caramelized. All the flavors were balanced. I also got a cheesy potato bake that had a nice kick and was big enough to last two days. Oh and the patties were stuffed with meat with a nice flaky crust. You must try the juices from Jamaica. The fruit punch, and guava pineapple is the best in my opinion. I highly...