Pop Style International

Pop Style International is a Jamaican restaurant located at 227 Genesee St in the Genesee-Jefferson neighborhood of Rochester, NY. Owned by Kurt and Michelle, this Black-owned establishment serves Caribbean comfort food for takeout and delivery during weekday hours. The restaurant operates Monday through Friday starting at 10:30 AM, with extended hours on Fridays, and is closed on weekends.

The menu at Pop Style International centers on traditional Jamaican staples prepared to order. Core dishes include:

• Jerk chicken and jerk wings
• Oxtail served with rice and peas
• Curry chicken
• Pepper steak
• Steak salads and jerk chicken salad
• Corn cakes
• Sides like cabbage, mac and cheese, and cornbread
• Jamaican patties

Most dishes fall in the $1–$30 range per person. Pop Style International accepts credit cards and offers delivery through Grubhub in addition to on-site takeout. The restaurant also provides catering services for events, and preordering is encouraged during peak hours.

Pop Style International has built a following around its jerk chicken and oxtail dinners, two dishes that anchor the menu. The restaurant carries a 4.6 out of 5 rating on Google across more than 340 reviews, reflecting steady neighborhood loyalty. Its generous portions and weekday-only schedule give it the character of a lunch-counter spot that draws a regular crowd from the surrounding community.

The restaurant sits on Genesee Street in the Genesee-Jefferson neighborhood, roughly two miles southwest of downtown Rochester. The area is close to the University of Rochester and Highland Hospital, and Genesee Street itself is lined with locally owned shops and eateries. Dr. Charles T. Lunsford School No. 19 is nearby, and Joseph C. Wilson Magnet High School is also on Genesee Street. Street parking is available along the corridor. The neighborhood features turn-of-the-century homes set along sidewalk-lined streets with mature trees, giving the area a residential, community-oriented feel.