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Watchlist // Upper West Side
Jamaican jerk chicken cart · Upper West Side, ManhattanNO. 1451 / 1966

Jamrock Jerk

Reported to be NYC's first cart granted a live-fire mobile permit for authentic jerk cooking, drawing dense neighborhood lines at its Columbus Ave spot.

775 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025

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//The line

Jamrock Jerk's Upper West Side spot at 775 Columbus Ave regularly draws crowds, with Yelp reviewers describing 'the entire neighborhood... lined up' and 'always a fast moving line,' per aggregated Yelp review excerpts. One customer reported an 8-person line clearing in about 15 minutes, suggesting brisk turnover despite steady demand.

The cart's other locations see even heavier crowds at times: one reviewer recalled the line 'down the block' at an earlier Astoria (30th Ave) spot, per Yelp. Yelp reviews also note the cart can sell out, consistent with high-demand, limited-batch cooking typical of live-fire jerk carts.

//When the line peaks
Evening/dinner rush at the Columbus Ave location, per Yelp reviewer reports Historic surges at prior Astoria (30th Ave) location, per Yelp

Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.

//Getting in

Reservations: None; walk-up cart

Walk-ins: Yes

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//FAQ
How long is the wait at Jamrock Jerk?

Waits are often short but steady, with one Yelp reviewer clocking about 15 minutes for an 8-person line thanks to fast turnover; other locations have seen lines 'down the block' during peak demand, per Yelp reviews.

Does Jamrock Jerk take reservations?

No, it's a walk-up street cart with no reservation system noted in any source.

Can you walk into Jamrock Jerk?

Yes, it's first-come walk-up cart service; Yelp reviewers note it can sell out on busy nights, so earlier visits are safer.

Sources: Yelp

Jamrock Jerk — Line, Wait & How to Get In · Upper West Side, NYC | damnlines