Hi there and welcome to Palms. We are still working on the website so for now please take your time and browse through our wonderful menu. Sample all the delights of the Caribbean at Palms Beach Cafe in St Albans, Hertfordshire.

Opened by Levi 'Reggae Reggae Sauce' Roots and approved by the Mayor of St Albans Bert Pawle. “A lot of work has gone into opening this fantastic new takeaway, serving exclusive Caribbean food to St Albans.”

Jerk Chicken, patties, curry mutton and stew fish are just some of the exotic dishes on offer, so come along and enjoy the best food in town at Palms Beach Cafe.

You can find us at:

33 Vesta Ave • St.Albans • Hertfordshire • AL1 2PG • 01727 860 602 / 07947 822 512 • email: hello@palmsbeachcafe.com

(go to the bottom of Holywell Hill, left at the King Harry pub and were on the next left)

Already nominated ‘Business of the month’ by Costco wholesalers, Palms is an experience not to be missed. See you soon!

Mark Stapleton - Founder
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     
 
 
 

Palms Patties - £1.30
Choose from chicken, beef, lamb or vegetarian. A very popular grab and go snack similar to pasties, everyone loves patties… so will you!

Palms Special Patties - £1.50
Choose from Jerk chicken, ackee and saltfish, salt fish and callaloo.(Callaloo is a spinach type of leaf vegetable from the Caribbean)

Palms Dumplings, also know as “Bakes” (portion of 3) - £1.40
Caribbean dumplings made from a 40 year old recipe. Hand made fluffy dumplings, made with flour and milk then lightly fried.

Palms Dumpling Fillings - 60p each
Cheese, honey or vegetable mix

‘New’ Palms Chicken Dumplings - £1.30 each

Juicy chicken filled dumplings (jerk sauce added on request)

Palms Saltfish Dumpling - £1.30 each
Saltfish sandwiched between a hot dumpling.

Palms Saltfish cakes - 5 for £2.50 [c]
Saltfish fritters with a friendly kick to them, a Palms favourite.

‘New’ Palms Jerk Chicken Wings
3 wings - £2.50
5 wings - £3.50

Succulent chicken wings seasoned with the finest Jerk flavour.

‘New’ Palms Soup - £2.95
with Caribbean Hard Dough Bread - £3.50

Call for “Soup of the Day” and availability.

Palms Fried Fish
single portion - £3.95
with Hard Dough Bread - £4.50

Well-seasoned red snapper fish in a light vinaigrette, with onions & garlic.

 
 
 
 
     
 
All courses below served with mixed veg, rice & peas or plain rice (** except Palms King Jerk and Hard Dough Bread)
 
 
 
 
New Palms Stew Chicken - £5.50
Non spicy caramelized tender chicken pieces cooked in the traditional way.

Palms Jerk Chicken - £5.50 [s]
Tender pieces of marinated chicken seasoned with herbs, spices and scotch bonnet. Chillies can be added and made hotter on request.

‘New’ Palms Curry Chicken - £5.50 [s]
A traditional dish of chicken infused with peppers and fresh herbs, known for its memorable taste and texture.

Palms Curry Mutton - £5.50 [s]
A traditional dish of mutton infused with peppers and fresh herbs, known for its memorable taste and texture.

Palms Beach Chicken - £5.50
A non spicy introduction to Caribbean food. Oven baked chicken with fresh herbs, garlic, onions and tomatoes.

'New' Palms Curry Goat - £5.95 (subject to availability) [s]
Curried Goat, the famous and one of the most remembered meals - Try it and tell your friends

Palms Ackee & Saltfish - £5.95
Mouth-watering ackee prepared with seasoned salted cod fish, onions. Ackee is an unusual fruit which is eaten as a vegetable that looks like scrambled eggs once prepared. - simply delicious!

Palms Steamed Stew Fish - £5.65
Red bream cooked in a light sauce and stuffed with onions, peppers and garlic.

Palms Okra Mixed Veg - £5.50 [v]
Gently steamed okra, green cabbage, carrots, red peppers & onions.

** 'New' Palms King Jerk and Hard Dough Bread £4.00 [s]
A whole leg and thigh of tasty Jerk and lightly buttered Hard Dough bread.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     
 
 
 
All Children’s Meals - £3.00
Children’s meals are the same as main meals, but in smaller portions.
 
 
 
 
     
 
 
 
Palms Veggie Burgers - £3.45 [v]
A seasoned vegetable burger with cheese, salad and floured bap. Can be made hotter on request.

Palms Macaroni Cheese Pie - £3.25 [v]
Homemade macaroni pie - the finest macaroni cheese you will ever taste! Seasoned macaroni with a little veg drowned in cheese to produce a mouth watering dish.

Palms Okra Mixed Veg - £3.95 [v]
Tasty okra, green cabbage, carrots, red peppers and onions gently steamed into a heavenly taste.

‘New’ Ital Stew - £5.50 (subject to availability) [v][c]
A sweet vegetable stew including pumpkin served on rice.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     
 
 
 
Palms Homemade Hot Pepper Sauce (store in fridge) - £1.00 [s]

Palms Rice and Peas - £3.25 per portion [v][c]

Palms Plain Rice - £2.95 [v][c]

Palms Plantain - £1.30 per portion [v]

Plantain is a member of the banana family

Palms Coleslaw (homemade caribbean style)
Small: £1.10
Large: £2.00

Palms Vegetable Mix - £2.00 [v]
in a traditional Caribbean style A great addition to your meal.

Palms Hard Dough Bread (traditional caribbean bread) - 75p per portion
 
 
 
 
     
 
 
 
Mercia Sponge Cake - £1.50
A special homemade plain sponge cake made from an old recipe passed down from generation to generation. You will feel the love in this one!

Tropical Fruit Cake - £1.95
Traditional Caribbean fruit cake, it will have you coming back for more. Goes down great with a cup of tea or coffee!

Spiced Bun and Cheese - £1.85
Traditional complimentary bite to eat. Combination of sweet spiced Caribbean style bun with a slice of cheese. Simple but effective.

Ben and Jerry’s Ice cream (ask for flavours)
Small 150ml - £1.90
Large 500ml - £3.95

Palms Fruit Salad - £2.50

A refreshing blend of the finest Mangos, Pineapples, Bananas & Oranges.

‘New’ Palms Apple Crumble (subject to availability)
Plain - £2.95
with custard or vanilla ice cream - £3.25
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     
 
 
 
Vegetarian set meal for ONE - £10.95 [v]
Dumplings, Palms veg pattie, plantain, Okra veg mix or Ital stew with rice and peas or plain rice, Bun & Cheese for desert and a canned drink of your choice.

Set meal for ONE - £10.95
Plantain, saltfish dumplings, a pattie of your choice, Jerk chicken with rice and peas or plain rice & veg mix, Bun and Cheese for desert and a canned drink of your choice.

Set meal for TWO - £25.50
Dumplings & fish (of the day), coleslaw, a pattie of your choice each, plantain, Jerk chicken or curry mutton with rice and peas or plain rice and veg mix, and Bun and Cheese for desert and 2 canned drinks of your choice.

Set meal for FOUR - £49.50
Jerk chicken wings, dumplings & fish (of the day), Plantain, coleslaw, Jerk chicken or curry mutton with rice and peas or plain rice & veg mix, cake portions from the desert menu(subject to availability),and 4 canned drinks of your choice and a large ice cream of your choice.
 
 
 
 
     
 
 
 
Cream Soda - 65p
Grape Soda - 65p
Fruit Punch Soda - 65p
Pineapple Soda - 65p
Ting - 65p
Coca Cola / Diet Coke - 65p
Ribena - 65p
Ginger Beer - 65p
Coconut Water Cartons - 65p
Pinapple & Coconut Water - 65p
Peanut Punch Cartons - 95p
  Evian Mineral Water - £1.00
Large Bigga Drinks - £1.00
Tea/Coffee - £1.10
Large Coconut Water - £1.20
Irish Moss - £1.20
Mango & Carrot - £1.20
Sorrel & Ginger - £1.20
Palms Hot Chocolate - £1.20
Homemade Ginger Beer* - £1.72
Homemade Guinness Punch* - £1.25
* subject to availability
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 5pm - 9pm

Wednesday & Thursday: 12pm - 2pm • 5pm - 9pm

Friday & Saturday: 12pm - 2pm • 5pm - 10pm

Sunday: 5pm - 9pm

Palms is open even when we are closed, call even when the door is
shut or on our day off, you could be lucky - 07947 822 512
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
all destinations considered
 
 
 
 
 
 
Phone orders welcome. Pre-order by calling 01727 860 602 or 320 042 - then just pickup from the counter, it’s as easy as that!
 
 
 
 
Palms Office / Work Delivery Service
Call or email your order before 10.30am to get a guaranteed delivery between 12 Midday - 2pm. Orders must be over £25.
Orders over £40 get a 10% discount. Mobile: 07947 822 512
 
 
 
 
'Eating in charge' - £1.00 per person / Patties also sold in bulk Dont forget we also cater for large groups & special occasions
 
 
 
 
Pop in and check out the “SPECIALS BOARD”, especially on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If you are lucky you may experience an exclusive taste of the Caribbean. Be quick - when it's gone it's gone!
 
 
 
 
Bio-packaging reduces your environmental impact in three ways: it can be disposed of effectively through recycling or composting, it has a low carbon footprint and it is made from annually renewable plants (not oil). Patties are all Halal apart from beef.
 
 
 
 
Please email us with your comments hello@palmsbeachcafe.com