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📍 Hemingway’s Caribbean Café – St. John’s, Antigua

Located in the heart of St. John’s, Antigua’s capital, Hemingway’s Caribbean Café occupies a historic green-and-white wooden building overlooking St. Mary’s Street and Redcliffe Quay. Originally built in the early 1800s as Jardine’s Hotel, the structure now houses a casual restaurant serving both locals and cruise visitors. Its central location makes it a convenient stop for shoppers, business travelers, and tourists exploring the city.

🪴 Ambience, Service & Accessibility

The restaurant features a shaded veranda terrace with street views, offering a relaxed setting for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The décor is simple and traditional, with a West Indian flair. Service is generally described as friendly and attentive, and the venue is accessible to wheelchair users. Credit cards and US currency are accepted, and the restaurant is known for accommodating dietary preferences including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.

🍽️ Menu Overview & Operating Hours

Hemingway’s offers a mix of Creole cuisine, Caribbean seafood, and American-style breakfast and lunch items. Highlights include local lobster flambéed with Cavalier rum, saltfish fricassee, jerk pork tenderloin, and Antigua bread pudding. The restaurant also boasts one of the most extensive Caribbean rum collections on the island. It’s open daily except Sunday:

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