Aksum

Mediterranean restaurant · Cedar Park

Aksum

Mediterranean restaurant · Cedar Park

4630 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143

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Hardwood floors & red walls pair with tapas, entrees & evening hookah at this Mediterranean cafe.

4630 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143 Get directions

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"Aksum is a Mediterranean BYOB with dishes like a vegetable tagine served over couscous—that’s one of our favorite vegetarian dishes in the city—and an especially large plate of lemon caper chicken when you’re extra hungry. It’s versatile and affordable, with most of their shareable entrees coming in at $30, so you can use it for everything from a casual weeknight date to dinner with your in-laws." - Candis Mclean

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"Aksum is a Mediterranean BYOB in West Philly with things like a vegetable tagine served over couscous (one of our favorite vegetarian dishes in the city), and a huge plate of lemon caper chicken for when you’re extra hungry. It’s super versatile and affordable, with most of their shareable entrees coming in at $30, so you can use it for everything from a casual weeknight date to dinner with your in-laws." - candis mclean

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"Aksum is a Mediterranean BYOB in West Philly serving things like a vegetable tagine over couscous (one of our favorite vegetarian dishes in the city), and an especially large plate of lemon caper chicken. It’s versatile and affordable, with most of their shareable entrees coming in at $30, so it’s great for everything from a casual weeknight date to dinner with your parents." - Candis Mclean, Team Infatuation

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"Aksum is a Mediterranean BYOB in West Philly with things like a vegetable tagine served over couscous that’s one of our favorite vegetarian dishes in the city, and an especially large lemon caper chicken dish for when you’re extra hungry. It’s super versatile and affordable, so you can use it for everything from a casual weeknight date to a dinner with your visiting in-laws." - Sydney McElwee

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Tim C. Hernandez

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We called 15 minutes before closing & the owner said no worries, come we’ll wait for you. Food was really good. Lebanese chicken was seasoned really well. Mashed potatoes were good. Green beans were good. Everything was good man. Good establishment. Owner was cool. Keep it up!

Joy St. Louis

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Went for brunch. There are lots of similar options nearby. The restaurant was pretty much near capacity and they had three servers. Thankfully it's a small place so the food when it eventually came was to temperature, of decent proportions and tasty. You get the impression that everythung that should make Aksum stand out was purchased and not made there. The hummus tasted like Sabra's, the pita bread could have been from anywhere and the grape leaves were just okay. The other breakfast items were quite tasty and freshly made. I'm not sure if it's BYOB but the drinks would have been helped by alcohol. The menu said maple syrup and we got maple flavoured commercial stuff. The server wasn't sure but eventually fessed up. I have no issues with the lentils. Maybe not brunch. It could be better with more staff in better weather or a seasonal menu or fresher Mediterranean fare.

mateo toro

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I didn’t realize how many great Mediterranean options there are in Cedar Park, and to my delight Aksum is another great spot. It is a very tight restaurant with a very hipster vibe I must say. I ordered the Moroccan Chicken & Waffles for a birthday brunch and the food did not disappoint. The chicken was very hot and juicy, and the waffles had a great crunch. I was a bit sad however when they served me chicken breast tenders, and not fried chicken with bone-in. Overall, it is a very friendly place that is great for brunch.

Aigo M (Miss Aigo)

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Service was so so, but chicken over rice was delicious, it is kind of mix Mediterranean food, with hummus, samosa and. I do like their platter, but tables are too close to each other, and outside seemed nice.

Dawn Burnside

Google

This happy hour was amazing! We had best service from Sheena she went way above and beyond. The bartender her drinks were so perfect. The food was wonderful the chicken wings were fried to perfection. I love the vibe of this place and I love that it's Black owned I love to support my people.

Toshia Brown

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Excellent customer service, delicious is an unauthorized; the presentation and tsste/flavors in each dish was phenomenal. The vibe & atmosphere was extremely relaxing, inviting; hard to leave

Johadane Pierre

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Overall great little restaurant. Service was good. Prices are good as well. Food, oh thy food was amazing. Every dish was made with love. Entrées will not immediately come out; gave them some time. Trust me, you will be satisfied. I wish I had met the chef. It is BYOB. The place is small so make your reservation ahead of time just to be on the safe side. Music selection was on point and the decor is simple yet nicely done. We went for a very late dinner on a Saturday night. We were not rushed. The ambiance was enjoyable and calm. Perfect for date night. If you're in the Philly area, especially in the University area, you must check this place out. I highly recommend this spot, especially if you're a foodie like me. Bon Appétit!

Jasmine Rosario

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We were so excited to eat here because of how unique the breakfast sounded! We had the chicken and waffles, and the Moroccan breakfast, and we also had a bowl of crab soup. WE COULD NOT GET ENOUGH OF THAT SOUP and it was the best soup I have probably ever had. Having said that, I was let down by the Moroccan dish because they did not seem to drain the ground beef so there was beef oil everywhere and it soaked into my potatoes. The potatoes and the beef also did not seem to have any salt, although it definitely had some other spices to it. The chicken and waffle was spicy and delicious with a layer of crispiness that you don’t see in many places. The one thing that let us down was the service; you can tell that it was busy but they did not seem to have a system down in place and you can feel the hectic and chaotic environment. The way that the tables were laid out was also odd and it made it difficult to enter and to exit. Overall: some dishes were great and others not-so-much, and they need to work on the service and the layout.

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Tim C. Hernandez

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Joy St. Louis

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Aigo M (Miss Aigo)

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Dawn Burnside

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Toshia Brown

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Excellent customer service, delicious is an unauthorized; the presentation and tsste/flavors in each dish was phenomenal. The vibe & atmosphere was extremely relaxing, inviting; hard to leave

Johadane Pierre

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Jasmine Rosario

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