Kangaroo Court

Frommer's Review

This down-to-earth coffeehouse is set on a side street between Front and Back streets, adjacent to the historic Wathey Courthouse (named for the owners' forebears). The thick red-brick and black-stone walls, crafted 200 years ago from the ballast bricks of ships that sailed to the island for salt, have withstood many an act of God and war. Within an interior that's splashed in vibrant Creole colors, you'll find display racks loaded with fresh-baked pastries and constantly chugging espresso machines. Sandwiches and salads (including sesame chicken, or shrimp, avocado, and papaya) are sold at a roaring pace, mostly to passengers from the nearby cruise-ship docks, throughout the day. Continue through the back to a more tranquil interior garden courtyard with blue canvas chairs and nets strategically slung to catch leaves falling from shady almond and banyan trees. The pizzas are yummy (try the roast chicken pizza with mangoes, red onions, and black olives), as are the sweet potato fries with garlic pepper.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Back to Top