I never post reviews but this place definitely deserves it. I got the oxtail platter with rice and peas and it was amazing. Everything was flavorful and the portion size was great. Ms. Carol was so welcoming and polite. You can tell she’s making her food with love. I wanted pineapple juice but it wasn’t ready yet so she offered me the grapefruit juice (I don’t like grapefruit juice) but I tried it and it was bomb I’m glad she offered it. 10/10 would recommend this place.
I am mad it took me so long to discover this place.I ordered curry chicken with rice and cabbage. The flavors were on point, meat was falling off the bone. The cabbage was delicious! And all for less than $6.00!Ms. Carol is the sweetest woman who's spirit oozes light and love. She offered me plenty of other items to try while I was there (I had to decline the shrimp due to allergies), but her pineapple juice was soo good.I wish I ordered more so I could leave a more detailed review of the food. I also wished the food took longer to serve so I can hang out with Ms. Carol a little longer.A+
If I had to label this experience, it would be "I Almost Hurt Myself". Now if you know what that means, this is your kinda place.The food was on point, even though I walked 5 minutes before closing on Friday night, Miss Clara could not have been nicer. This place was a winner for me, even before I ate 1 fork full, just because our conversation, and I had met till I walked in the door.I ate Macaroni pie (Mac'n cheese) Goat, Cabbage, Plantains, & Rice could not finish it all, but I sure will tomorrow, and anytime I am in downtown Allentown, this will be my spot.
Today I stopped in based on the suggestion of a friend when i mentioned how I was bored with the same old dinner. I figured what the heck!! Oh my gosh it was amazing!! I met the owner and talked while she was making up my order. I learned so much about the food and culture just from the chat and all of the yummy samples. We tried the Ox Tail, the Jerk chicken, the Stew chicken, and the Curry chicken. Also had some macaroni pie and meat patty things.....YUM!!!!!!! She also introduced me to two drinks, a pineapple and a tree bark juice (Nogi?). I'll be back again very soon, this was some of the best food I have had in a while.Jim K.
Today my first time in Happy Sandwich and trying a different type of foods and I must say very good food and Carol very nice friendly lady with a big smile that makes you feel at home she even gave samples which is nice so you know what you getting. I had the stew chicken with coconut rice and kale so so good also tried goat for the first time. The pineapple happy juice yummy ?. I must say overall I’m satisfied and happy and I will go back for more. O and I learned how to use chopsticks. This place is a must go ?
Amazing service. We love coming here. The Food is so good!! Miss Carol is the nicest person. And for that we will always come back..
We could smell the food and hear the music from the street. The second we walked in the door Carol’s smile and attitude made us feel right at home. There is a nice variety of delicious bottled beverages to choose from as well as her happy juices. The jerk chicken was so moist and flavorful with the most delicious perfectly spiced sauce. I am still thinking about the stew chicken with lentils and the pineapple happy juice. I cannot wait to go back to try the oxtail and pholourie and just feel all the good vibes that radiate from that kitchen.
This review is long overdue, so forgive my lengthyness! My first experience with this establishment?? and Miss Carol? was Spiritual and Divinely Ordained?. (Nothing "spooky" just phenomenal!It was last summer, an evening with a couple hours to kill, a starving belly, and 1 thought: (I want some "home-cooked" food). Happy Sandwich was an unexpected treat, like an oasis in the dessert. This is why I say this was long overdue...First of all, don't let the name mislead you. Although this is most definitely a HAPPY place, its certainly not only about sandwiches any more. It may be one reason we may all have been missing out on the BEST-EST Caribbean, down-home, "back to deh islands mon" experiences here in Allentown & the Lehigh Valley. That and the fact that we pro'lly just be flying past going to where ever, thru the lower side of 7th Street (past the Statue & Walnut St) in Allentown, PA. She's located on the left hand side by the vaccuum store. What caught my attention were the signs: Open, Roti & Hallal Goat!Anywho, Miss Carol is the essence of a true Caribbean Queen, and her food (Trinida- dian) is all that & more! She had my head spinning with the selections & sides. We settled on a delicious? combo with some Roti & Curry Goat, Rice n Peas, Macaroni Pie, Plantains & Falafel Balls. (I was hungry & wanted to try a lil of er'ything!?)So although its order at the counter, there's booth seating available. I was treated to her Maubi (a taste) & her "Special Drink", and felt properly spoiled as though Granny, Aunty & all the Ancestors were embracing me and feeding my soul.??♀️Fast Forward to last week when I introduced my Panamanian?? friend to the experience that is Miss Carol.??♀️Confirmation is the best form of flattery! David started conjuring memories of his summers in Panama, full of escapades and his food adventures as we enjoyed the experience! We leisurely shared and swapped stories of home (?? foh me) over our island feast. His was the Chicken Roti, mine the Stewed Oxtail, Rice & Peas with Plantains (maduros), then the soft drinks to top off the flavors.Prepare to be lulled by the music (we be Jammin' meh son), the atmosphere, the decor and the enchanting Miss Carol and her gifted hands and tastes of home!Don't believe me? I understand because "yo had to be dere"! But I do have some pics n vids as evidence, because I also believe "the proof is in the pudding". Regardless, you go taste and see for yourself, but go early before the food runs out.
First visit. Owner and cook, Carol, was very friendly and hospitable. She gave me a sample of her jerk chicken, curried cabbage and rice. I ordered a large jerk chicken platter which was excellent. Chicken was tasty and fall off the bone tender, rice was perfectly cooked and seasoned (I had oxtail gravy on the rice), curried cabbage was perfect (was so good I wish the platter came with more), and plantains were fantastic. And DEFINITELY get some garlic sauce on your meat and plantains- you won't regret it. Carol gives some candy in the bag. She even gave my daughter 2 lollipops and a rose. Very sweet. I will definitely be back to try some other platters. I highly recommend this establishment.
I had a great experience from the time I walked in til the time I ate my food hours later. I told the person I was going to Reading she separated my roti and curry so I could enjoy it later, and I did ! ....Food was delicious I just wish I had bought another roti, she gave me so much food I ran out of the Roti. Good job!