African Deli

Wow! We stumbled upon this deli when we were looking at a different place to eat. Having never eaten African food before (aside from a very specific Ethiopian place in DC) we let the man who took our order decide what we should eat. He may have been the owner? He suggested the fufu with rice & chicken and plantains. He gave us a meat pie to try and it was out of this world delicious. We also had Bur (?). It's was a sweet bread roll that was really yummy. My husband had Jaffe rice with chicken. I thought mine was the tastiest! I'm glad we got there when we did because a lot of people came in after us. With so many people we knew we'd found a hidden gem. Very friendly, too! Next time we're in town we'll definitely go back!

Got their Egusi Soup with Beef (SPICY) and fufu: SMACKIN! BUSSIN! BOMB DIGITY! Lol, please try it. I really like how you can add the type of meat you want VS some places already have assorted meat. Definitely will be back to try other entrees.

The food is delicious, has plenty of flavor. They also give you a large portion for the price you pay.

Man up from was very nice, long wait but food will be fresh. Not a fan of the egusi soup and spicy peppered soup. I love goat but the got spicy soup here was too gamey. He also messed up my order and gave me plantain dish. Not sure if I had to pay for it most likely I did. I would’ve known if he gave me a receipt. Best thing here is the plantain bread puff puff.

The food is top notch, however, you will have to wait. You can forget about calling in an order, they don't answer the phone. Food is excellent though. Busy business most times = GREAT FOOD.

Chicken thighs and collard greens on rice. Fantastic spice, generous portions. Staff was helpful with my order as it was my first time visiting. Will definitely go back.

Great food. Only criticism is that they need more people on the phone. I should t call from 2-6pm and not be able to speak to anyone in that timeframe. I would suggest hiring ppl to work the phones. The food is incredible however, just needs an improvement in phone service.

The food here is so good!! well worth the 20 minute drive. You won't be disappointed. The Liberian pepper soup, Equsi and Spinach are my favs.

I go there at least twice a week to get the best Suya in Minneapolis MN with tomatoes and onions so delicious one day I'll try the egusi because I love it oh by the way there plantains are the best

I ordered food for my daughter's birthday party. $144.00 to be exact. I have ordered from here before the food is usually great. Last night we purchased egusi, plantains, and greens - not great but ok. But the Egusi Soup was her main request, we bought 4 large containers of it and It was awful. ALL OF IT! I have never had egusi that tasted so bad - it was bitter with a sour aftertaste. And surprisingly, no seasoning, no peppers, nothing. Of course, I called the restaurant and no one answered the phone. It was too late to return the food. I was so surprised by the taste of the food - it was not edible. This ruined our dinner party and I will always remember to not buy anything from this restaurant again. Order from them at your own risk. I would give them a zero on last night's food but the program insists that they get one star. they really did not deserve one star - this dinner was a complete failure. We ended up ordering food from someplace else to save the evening's plans.

The closest to home-cooked Nigerian food in Minneapolis! I've been looking for a Nigerian food spot since moving here. I've been asking many African folks that I would run into. Then, I was in an Uber with a Nigerian driver and he recommended African Deli. A few weeks later, I went and ordered spicy jollof rice and fish. After the first bite I knew I found what I was looking for! I came back the next day and order pounded yam and egusi soup. If you're ever in Brooklyn Park, stop by African Deli for authentic Nigerian food. The place is clean and has great customer service.

This is the best African food you can find in the cities area. So far I've tried the egusi soup, pepper soup (very spicy!), curry, fufu, jollof rice, plantains, and beef patties. It's all been consistently made fresh well and perfectly seasoned. Staff is always super helpful even though I butcher the pronunciation of some dishes. There's plenty of meat options but you can get them all vegetarian if you want. My personal favorites are the beef patties and sweet plantains. You'll find that this place gets extremely busy right around lunch and dinner time, but always stays clean despite it being small and seating maybe 7 groups at a time. If you're looking for an ethnic/home style option this is it!

A ton of options. I recommend deciding what vegetable entrée that you want first. Then, you can add whichever meat to the veggie entrée. They don't really allow you to add veggies as a side, so it's best to pick the veggie first. A great thing about this place is they allow you to choose multiple meat options without any extra charge. So you can get goat, lamb, beef, chicken for the same price as ordering only one meat. Pepper soups are great.

Love finally having a spot to go to with African dishes absolutely love the Egusi soup a must try

I love this place. I've been coming here for years, and it's still got some of the best African food in The Minneapolis area. Every time I venture out, I always regret not going to African deli. The whole community goes here so I do recommend calling in advance! Sometimes I have to wait longer than expected, but Patrick and the other staff work hard. I never demonize them, ever.

Stumbled upon this while in the area. The staff was friendly and patient, helping me sort out what to get. Got some fish with spinach and beans and it was DELICIOUS! Also generous portion, so I got to take half home for later. Ordered spicy, and it's not Korean spicy but tasty all the same!

I've been here before and have ordered some delicious West African Food. Unfortunately, today this wasn't the case. My order was mixed up, and my greens were burned. They added beans to my jollof rice when I asked for a side of beans. I wasn't satisfied with the quality or taste of my food at all. When I informed the staff of the taste of my greens, they taste them and agreed and provided me with a new batch. The customer service was fine. The environment was clean. I am extremely disappointed and don't know when I will give them another chance to redeem themselves due to such a poor experience. I spent damn near $40 on food that I didn't enjoy at all.

The menu is well laid out and they were very helpful when it came to telling me about dishes I did not know. The food was exactly what I was looking for. After I placed my order I stepped out for about 25 minutes and then went back to pick it up and the place was so busy. Kind service.

This place is from the heavens. We stop in at least once a week. My loyalty goes back to when they were on Regent Ave and it makes me happy to see a mom and pop grow to what they are now. This place is busy, wait times are up to 20 minutes, but everything is cooked fresh and is always worth the wait. Call your order in ahead of time to avoid the wait. I typically order the rice dishes and the fried chicken wings. The spicy puff balls are good too, if they don't run out. I order the collard greens with goat, spinach with chicken, or the potato greens with chicken. You can add up to 4 meats, but I keep it simple. They also ask if you want it spicy. Always say yes, especially if you have a cold.

I first came here with my best friend a few years ago, and we reunite there because of our cravings. Everything here is so flavorful, and the owner is super nice and accommodating to any questions we have.

African Deli was my first love. It was refreshing to find a Nigerian restaurant in the state as we lacked those. Loved the meat pie, and the suya. I just always had a problem with the spicing of their meals. Their moimoi lacked spicing/red bell peppers to give it taste, the rice also lacked the appropriate amount of tomatoes, and the fried rice lacked the right chicken broth/vegetables, but I must say that their Liberian meals were great. I especially enjoyed the Liberian pepper soup made with roasted turkey. I also hope that they improve their sorroundings, but this is a problem I know all the restaurants face.

They never let me down. I joke that this place will make me a lazy cook because their food is soo good. It truly has that home cooked taste. I know I will always be back for more. They recently added a stewed chicken to their lunch menu and it is AMAZING. My only wish is that they had fried plantain.

Bomb food. Every-time I go, I get the spicy greens with white fish and chicken. If you get mild, you better off just getting no spice. There is no in between. You either get no spice or spicy as hell! Con: weird hours and days they are open. Order before you get there.

We love African Deli! It's the closest to home cooked Nigerian food that you will get in Minneapolis. I cook Naija food all the time at home, but some days, I just want to pick up and some food and bring it home. My favorite dishes are the jollof rice, red stew with chicken, and the puff puff. They get busy sometimes, so it's best to order ahead.

Great customer service but stay busy. Not open on Mondays and Thursday I believe but the food is good. My fav are the greens with smoked turkey and/or chicken.

This is my favorite place to go to when I'm craving Spinach Stew. The owner's are super friendly and their service to their customer's is always personal and one on one. The restaurant is always clean including the restroom. The food is always freshly made and delicious!

If i could put 0 stars i would. My order was wrong, they put turkey in my egusi and i specifically said i did not want turkey. My cassava leaf tasted horrible no seasoning or even salt. The pounded yam had a texture like mashed potatoes i couldn't even pick it up with my hands i had to use a spoon. I called back, they were so rude on the phone. I informed them about what was wrong with my order. They expected me to drive back and bring the food even though i live 25 minutes away from the restaurant. Horrible first experience

I will always love African Deli. Every time I am in Minnesota it is a must that I stop by here and get my Spicy potato greens and rice.

Authentic & tasty is all I can say!!! Love the food. Highly recommend ordering ahead of time so food can be ready to go upon pick up. Quality food for a reasonable price!

ALL I be wanting is not too Salty not too much Spice not soo much oil sitting on top but I get the opposite. Where is a place that cook african food the way the customer likes it with the same consistency each time. Its like rolling dice ...u never know what u get each time

By far one of the best African restaurants in MN!!! Food tastes amazing; portion quantity is plentiful(always have leftovers), quality is evident and service is kind and caring.

Suya? Egusi? Jollof rice in less than 10 minutes? Are you kidding me? On top of that Jarritos & Fanta. This is real throwback Lagos for me...

I love this place! I am gluten sensitive and eat here often without issue. I get the spinach and rice with no meat or with beef at times. Both are delicious! I travel 30+ minutes to eat here because the owner is so nice and I have not had any gluten issues.

I tried the reviewer recommended spinach stew and fu fu. Spinach stew was excellent. Fu fu was like eating a baseball sized concoction of mashed potatoes squeezed together with moist bread. I finally finished it five days later. Not to say that I did not enjoy it. But really, no one I know eats this kind of food. Strictly for adventurers and West Africans.

the food tasted horrible the ayamase and ewa aganyin tasted very bad not like Nigerian food at all

From out of town, and a friend recommended this place. I had some pounded yam and Egusi soup, the meal was great. I'd definitely come back

I love this place for when I need a fufu fix. The spinach stew is also delicious. The owners are friendly and we can call our order in ahead and its ready in 20 minutes or so. Prices can't be beat and the portions are huge. I would recommend this place to anyone.

Love this comfort food. Spinach stew with Fufu today. Previously had egusi. All great food at low prices. Atmosphere is pretty fun too.

This place is sometimy sometimes it's good sometimes it's nasty asl. The guy that works there is very nice tho, but they need to stop changing cooks or something. The last time I went it was so nasty I never went back and won't. Ik that sometimes the taste will b a bit different the same as when we cook at hm. Not always the same, it's too off need to stick to the same cook. The 2 stars is cuz the guy is so nice otherwise I'd give a 0.

place is good . always love the casava leaf. get the beef and turkey drum meat inside! its pretty spicy so make sure to utilize all the rice

My first visit was all I had expected, very nice and delicious food. The people I meet were very friendly and patient in explaining all about the food and what might be my best option since I don't like a lot of spice in my food. I really enjoyed this place and will recommend it to everyone to try.