Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Caribbean
Jamaican
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Jamaican restaurant offering a vegetarian/vegan menu. Vegan items include vegan pulled pork, callaloo in coconut milk, primavera pasta and more. NOTE: Reported November 2024 to have limited vegan options – please send updates to HappyCow. Open Mon-Sun 12:00-03:00.
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- Outdoor seating
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 07 Nov 2024 by VeganJo
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Added by Katherinealex on 30 Sep 2022
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22 Reviews
First Review by Katherinealex
peggyvanvegchel
Points +18
Wow! - Edit
I would give 5 stars if I could, but Kool Runnings is not 100% vegan/ vegetarian, therefor the next best.
Read moreThe food is really good and they have a separate vegan menu therefore 4 stars.
As a vegetarian going out for dinner is most of the time a disappointment, because of lack of exciting/ tasty/ healthy dishes.
At Kool Runnings the vegan food is amazing, if you are in Inverness, please go and try yourself!
Pros: Balance of flavors, Different vegan choices, Price Quality food, very kind employees
Cons: None
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LoriCastro
Points +10
Best vegan lunch/dinner in town - Edit
They may change dishes available everyday although they have own menu . The food is very good ; I specially like the okra dish and yesterday I tried the vegan chicken korma and it was wonderful. They have also drinks with ginger beer. Alcoholic or non-alcoholic. I specially like ginger beer. Also I love the platanos (bananas) that they always offer in the dish, it gives always a sweet touch in the food from Jamaica.
Read morePros: Many options , Vegan or vegetarian , Gluten free or not gluten free
Cons: Generally food is ready quicky unless on busy days, Toilet should be more perfumed, None
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CryssWorlds
Points +1151
A good surprise! - Edit
I wouldn't have known there was a jamaican restaurant in Inverness if I didn't search on Happy Cow!
Read moreThe vegan menu was full of options and it was not easy to choose. The dish I got was a bit simple but really nice.
The atmosphere of the place was chill and the waiter was nice and friendly.
Pros: The chill atmosphere , Vegan menu full of options
Cons: My dish was a bit simple
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1Debbie
Points +30
Great and surprising find in Inverness - Edit
We went here as it came up at the top of my Happycow search of Inverness. And it did not disappoint!
Read moreThe restaurant had a separate vegan menu, of which only two options were available on the night we visited. I still very much enjoyed my meal though - I had callaloo and okra, a dish I'd never tried before.
We also enjoyed a few cocktails, which were very tasty and strong! The cocktail menu was very extensive!
The presentation of both food and drinks was also very pleasing.
All in all, an authentic Jamaican experience with a friendly, knowledgeable waiter and an impeccable vibe (not sure about some of the music choices though - how does Eminem fit?)
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-23
Pros: Different and tasty food, Chilled, relaxed vibe, Friendly waiter
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VeganJo
Points +209
Tasty, satisfying and lots of choice - Edit
Inventive, interesting and tasty Jamaican dishes. Have tried 4 of them so far all good. Lots of vegan choices
Read morePros: Delicious food, Lots of choice, Great music
Cons: Can be a little slow at times, Tables close together , Mostly cabbage and not meatballs in the kebab
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mjdh1957
Points +318
Excellent place to eat - Edit
Separate vegan menu with plenty of options.
Read moreTasty food and good sized portions.
Friendly staff
Pros: Vegan menu , Great food , Spicy
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Grovean
Points +438
Excellent Flavors & wide variety of choices - Edit
Asked for the vegan menu and quite surprised by all the options. We enjoyed the spicy sweet potato wedges as a starter along with cocktails. We shared two entrees: vegan stewed pulled pork and butternut squash risotto. Both were delicious and flavorful. Would highly recommend both. Adequate portions to share. Server was very friendly and we did not wait long as described by other reviewers.
Read morePros: Vegan stewed pulled pork , Butternut squash risotto , Excellent service
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MarisaIvana
Points +170
So good I forgot to take a pic - Edit
A lot of options, ask for the vegan menu. We had 3 different dishes and they were all so good! Super friendly and funny waiter. Nice cocktails as a bonus.
Read morePros: The spicy sweet potato side dish!, Great food, Friendly staff
Cons: Waiting time was quite long, not bothersome though
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OxalisPourpre
Points +32
Bonne nourriture, bonne musique, bonne ambiance! - Edit
Une carte vegan variée dont la lecture fait déjà saliver.
Read moreNous y sommes allés trois fois durant notre séjour pour pouvoir découvrir plusieurs de ces plats délicieusement épicés.
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hollyfern
Points +36
An unexpected vegan option - Edit
I didn't expect that one of the strong vegan contenders in the Scottish Highlands would be a Jamaican restaurant! They have a separate fully vegan menu available. I got the vegan chicken korma, and enjoyed having some good mock meat for the first time on my travels. Everything flavorful and cooked to the perfect texture, and a large plate size that filled me up. Cocktail menu looked intriguing for those who like that thing.
Read moreOnly con was service was quite slow despite not being too busy - I think our order was taken after 15 mins, we received our food 30 mins after that, and we were able to get the bill 45 mins after that. Scottish service seems to run slower than US service as a rule, but this place more so. So allow ample time!
Other plus is they are open very late in a city where most other options past 8-9 pm are pubs.
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LinneaFröbergIdling
Points +58
Nice with something a bit different - Edit
Asked for the vegan menu. Lots to choose from. Good food and the cocktails were really good. Friendly staff and reasonable prices.
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Johann
Points +127
Delicious Caribbean food and cocktails - Edit
Laidback little restaurant in the centre of town, excellent and tasty food, with multiple vegan options (see dedicated menu, ask the waiter for it). The cocktails are fabulous, made with really good rum. They also have aged rums available to drink neat, if you’d like a change from scotch 😉
Read morePros: Many vegan options on dedicated menu, Delicious cocktails with quality rum, Laidback atmosphere and music
Cons: None!
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Here.To.Travel_Jade
Points +9930
Good for something different - Edit
They have vegan sides listed on the main menu but you need to ask for vegan menu to get the mains. They only had 2 out of the 4 dishes listed available: okra/calloo dish and a vegan pulled pork dish. The portions are big and come with rice and peas and plantain. The food is filling & good although not that special and it was a shame that so few vegan options were available. They have Jamaican soft drinks available (not on the menu) & cocktails. The atmosphere is nice and chilled with good reggae music
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VictoriaDragomirova
Points +154
Absolutely loved it - Edit
Food was super tasty. There were a few vegan options, too. The chef who was also the waiter who was also at reception was hilarious and kept us entertained. Cosy atmosphere with Jamaican music.
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CarolAnneLaird
Points +256
Wow 🤩 - Edit
Full of flavour I cleared my plate !!
Read morePros: Healthy vegan food, Lots of flavour , Relaxing atmosphere
Cons: Less options on menu inside than shown on window
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Relaxo
Points +442
Lecker, aber nichts besonderes - Edit
Wir hatten einmal ein Butternut-Risotto und Pulled Jackfruit mit Gemüse und Reis. Das Essen war lecker und sättigend, aber nichts geschmacklich überragendes.
Read moreSchade war es, dass draußen auf der Karte wesentlich mehr vegane Gerichte standen, weshalb wir uns auch entschieden hatten hier zu essen, als am Ende auf der Speisekarte angeboten wurde. Trotzdem waren es nicht wenige und es gab eine Auswahl an verschiedenen Gerichten.
Pros: Theoretisch viele versch. vegane Gerichte, preislich in Ordnung, Kartenzahlung möglich
Cons: praktisch weniger vegane Gerichte
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highflyer
Points +625
Good but nothing special - Edit
Separate vegan menu, 4 meals. It was ok but nothing special.
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Zwoni
Points +228
Can only recommend - Edit
Cute Jamaican restaurant that has a separate vegan menu with 3 vegan main dishes. Friendly staff and very delicious food, can only recommend.
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Hanalane93
Points +621
Good atmosphere - Edit
We enjoyed what we had but were still a little hungry when we left.
Read moreThe vegan menu inside was more limited (4 options) than what was on the boards outside (8 options).
The pulled jackfruit wasn't really pulled, there was still mostly chunks of jackfruit in the pulled braised jackfruit dish. Flavours were good though.
The cocktails were great and we enjoyed the 80s pop music.
Pros: Plantain was great, Good atmosphere , Nice cocktails
Cons: More limited menu inside , Smallish portions
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VioletImpact
Points +58
A hidden gem in Inverness - Edit
We almost walked past Kool Runnings as we were very late looking for somewhere to eat, and the lights inside were low. Luckily it was open!
Read moreInside was a little piece of heaven. Excellent food and music and a very warm welcome. We'll be back!
Pros: Separate vegan menu, Large portions of excellent food, Chilled, relaxing vibe
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Franz__
Points +97
Flavorful food - Edit
I would give this place 5 stars if I could.
Read moreDecor can come off a little cheesy but the food is really good! Some of the most flavorful food I’ve had in Inverness so far. The staff was very nice and accommodating with making food vegan.
The options were limited, they have a menu in the front that lists lots of vegan options but when I ordered there were only 2 the waiter said they had available at that time.
Those two dishes are delicious and definitely worth trying out!
It could be that they have more options available at different times of the day, I went for dinner.
Overall, very good food and would recommend!
Pros: Super flavorful food, Good prices, Friendly staff
Cons: Limited vegan options
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Katherinealex
Points +131
Very yummy food - Edit
The food was delicious and here is a separate beggie/vegan menu
Read morePros: Very yummy food, Separate veggie/vegan menu, Reasonably priced
Cons: Not many options on veģie menu available, Service a bit shoddy
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