Caribbean Market & Deli

Caribbean Market & Deli is a Black-owned grocery store and Jamaican deli at 1176 Portland Ave in Rochester, NY. Incorporated in December 2022, the business operates as a combined grocery market and restaurant, providing both Caribbean grocery items and prepared Jamaican food to the surrounding community. The shop describes itself as more than a typical corner store, aiming to serve Jamaican cuisine alongside everyday household needs in the 14621 zip code area.

Caribbean Market & Deli functions as a dual-purpose establishment, stocking Caribbean grocery products while also running a deli counter with prepared Jamaican dishes. On the grocery side, customers can find Caribbean pantry staples and specialty ingredients. The deli side serves ready-to-eat Jamaican food, making it both a shopping stop and a place to grab a meal. The store is open seven days a week, and specific hours and daily offerings may vary — calling ahead at (585) 319-3526 is recommended for current details.

Caribbean Market & Deli fills a role as one of the few spots along the Portland Avenue corridor that combines Caribbean grocery shopping with freshly prepared Jamaican food under one roof. In a stretch of Portland Avenue where fresh food options have historically been limited, the market has provided a dedicated source of Caribbean products and cuisine since its 2022 opening. The business is Black-owned and community-oriented, serving a neighborhood with a longstanding demand for more diverse food retail.

The market sits on Portland Avenue between Norton Street and Dickenson Street, along one of Rochester's major north-south corridors. Portland Avenue runs from just north of downtown Rochester up through Irondequoit, and this section of the road falls within the 14621 zip code — one of the city's most densely populated areas. The shop is accessible by car with on-site parking available, and the Portland Avenue bus route provides public transit access. The surrounding neighborhood includes a mix of small businesses, residential housing, and community organizations along the avenue.