Anna's Guidebook
Food scene
The motto of MBW bakery is : “ an apron is a cape on backwards”.
The young people who work there have served up thousands of meals following the 2 category 5 hurricanes in 2017.
Now in the pandemic they have again acted as our everyday heroes.
When they are not making extraordinary efforts on behalf of the community,
they continue to serve great baked goods, coffee and bushtea everyday for residents and visitors alike.
MBW Cafe & Bakery
The motto of MBW bakery is : “ an apron is a cape on backwards”.
The young people who work there have served up thousands of meals following the 2 category 5 hurricanes in 2017.
Now in the pandemic they have again acted as our everyday heroes.
When they are not making extraordinary efforts on behalf of the community,
they continue to serve great baked goods, coffee and bushtea everyday for residents and visitors alike.
Gladys’s adds such a flavorful element to any day in Charlotte Amalie.
Authentic West Indian dishes are prepared well, and, they are served with friendly island style. For many of us locals, this is where we get our comfort food after long trips to cold climates.
If you are interested in food culture, take the opportunity to ask your waitress about provisions or kallaloo...
You can begin a journey of discovery that starts with your tastebuds, but, which takes you Africa, Europe and back to the Caribbean. There are also American favorites like “French” toast and burgers etc.
Gladys’s is open for breakfast and lunch.
39 locals recommend
Gladys' Café
5600 Royal Dane MallGladys’s adds such a flavorful element to any day in Charlotte Amalie.
Authentic West Indian dishes are prepared well, and, they are served with friendly island style. For many of us locals, this is where we get our comfort food after long trips to cold climates.
If you are interested in food culture, take the opportunity to ask your waitress about provisions or kallaloo...
You can begin a journey of discovery that starts with your tastebuds, but, which takes you Africa, Europe and back to the Caribbean. There are also American favorites like “French” toast and burgers etc.
Gladys’s is open for breakfast and lunch.
The food is excellent and the host and hostess are gracious!
There aren’t many tables in this intimate Frenchtown favorite, so, be sure to call ahead to make a reservation.
21 locals recommend
Sea La Vie
The food is excellent and the host and hostess are gracious!
There aren’t many tables in this intimate Frenchtown favorite, so, be sure to call ahead to make a reservation.
The Twisted Cork Cafe
Miss Lucy's
Beer Bar
Taphus Beer House
5120 Dronningens GadeThis very cool hard to find spot is worth discovering!
Sightseeing
Magens Bay Beach
Smith Bay Beach
Honeymoon Beach
Salomon Bay RoadSt John, USVI
Cinnamon Bay Beach
Hawknest Beach
Shopping
YHG is a surprising mix of high end and grassroots at the water’s edge. The area was originally a beach ( Long Bay), but, it has been developed into a marina which berths many mega yachts.
Guests walking through this beautifully lit area of the harbor have compared it to the French Riviera. ( I have never been to the French Riviera, but, YHG is beautiful.)
The surprise is that you will find Mama’s Shack here! Carmen -(Mama) - makes great local food, and healthy, delicious, locally-sourced fresh juices.
Next to Mama’s Shack you will find Jolly’s Roots and Culture booth with handmade local crafts under a passionfruit arbor:-)
You will also find Blue 11 a local gourmet restaurant,
Enkai sushi, Bad Ass Coffee, Sugar &Spice, shopping, bars, bicycles for rent, and a walkway along the waters edge to Havensight/ town.
56 locals recommend
Yacht Haven Grande
YHG is a surprising mix of high end and grassroots at the water’s edge. The area was originally a beach ( Long Bay), but, it has been developed into a marina which berths many mega yachts.
Guests walking through this beautifully lit area of the harbor have compared it to the French Riviera. ( I have never been to the French Riviera, but, YHG is beautiful.)
The surprise is that you will find Mama’s Shack here! Carmen -(Mama) - makes great local food, and healthy, delicious, locally-sourced fresh juices.
Next to Mama’s Shack you will find Jolly’s Roots and Culture booth with handmade local crafts under a passionfruit arbor:-)
You will also find Blue 11 a local gourmet restaurant,
Enkai sushi, Bad Ass Coffee, Sugar &Spice, shopping, bars, bicycles for rent, and a walkway along the waters edge to Havensight/ town.
Mongoose Junction has managed to preserve the calm beauty of this wooded gut, while offering visitors and locals some of the best shopping and dining experiences.
You will find trees with name tags and amazing art by local artists; rum for the tasting, and, exquisite jewelry made on property; deli sandwiches for your hike, and, clothes for every occasion.
37 locals recommend
Mongoose Junction
513 Mongoose JctMongoose Junction has managed to preserve the calm beauty of this wooded gut, while offering visitors and locals some of the best shopping and dining experiences.
You will find trees with name tags and amazing art by local artists; rum for the tasting, and, exquisite jewelry made on property; deli sandwiches for your hike, and, clothes for every occasion.
City advice
Customs and culture
Greetings
Traditionally we start each conversation with a greeting! It is so nice, that we often do it twice: “Good mornin’ G’mornin’!