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Where can I buy plantains in Cedar Rapids?
You can buy plantains at JNS Food Market in Cedar Rapids — a Haitian and Caribbean ethnic grocery at 3135 Wiley Blvd SW. We carry green plantains for frying and ripe plantains for sweet sides; ask in produce if you need help picking them.
What to do
- Come to 3135 Wiley Blvd SW during open hours.
- Check the produce area for green and ripe plantains.
- Ask staff if you want firm green plantains for tostones or softer ripe ones for frying sweet.
Follow-up questions
Do you have both green and ripe plantains?
We aim to stock both. Selection changes with deliveries — call ahead if you need a specific ripeness for a recipe.
What else should I grab with plantains?
Many shoppers pick up epis, rice, beans, hot peppers, and meat for a full Caribbean or Haitian meal in one stop.