This Mom-and-Pop Comfort Food Gem Named Michigan’s Best

When it comes to locally-owned restaurants, it's not just about the delicious comfort food—it’s about the experience. From the moment you walk in, you want a place that feels welcoming, authentic, and full of personality.

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One Michigan eatery has captured that spirit so well, it’s now being recognized on a national level. Lovefood.com is naming it the state’s best mom-and-pop restaurant. No stranger to recognition, this joint was also recently crowned the best family-run restaurant in the state...

It's The Jamaican Pot in Detroit! This east side gem is run by husband-and-wife team Rose Forrest—aka Mama Rose—and Bruce Cunningham.

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Opened in 2014, the restaurant began as a way for Rose to share the flavors of her homeland with friends and family, and has since grown into a must-visit destination for anyone craving authentic Jamaican cuisine. The restaurant bills itself "Michigan's #1 Jamaican Restaurant."

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Signature dishes like boneless jerk chicken, curry goat, and red snapper have earned rave reviews. You'll also find BBQ chicken, jerk oxtails, jerk salmon, curry chicken, red bean soup, and vegetarian options. Diners return not just for authentic Jamaican food, but for the warm, island vibes.

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In addition to praise from Lovefood.com, Click on Detroit declared it one of the four best Caribbean restaurants in Detroit and Visit Detroit calls it a "taste sensation."

The Jamaican Pot is located at 14615 Eight Mile Road in Detroit. Stop in Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.