I live down the street from here. This place is beginning to become my go to spot for some of the…read morefood. It's African cuisine, primarily west African (Liberian/nigerian dishes). I'm hooked on cassava, palm butter, potato green and the chicken and beef kabobs. The food is very good and they hook you up with a large portion. Prices are fair for what they give you. You can eat on a plate for 2 days. The place is a small grocery store with a hot deli inside. The deli is where you can order your food at the hot bar. You tell them what you want and they get it to you. The service is fair. You may have to wait in a small line as it's busy and it can be a bit more organized but nothing too hectic or difficult.

They would have received 5 stars if they had prices and name labels for the delicious food they…read moreprepared! The jollof rice taste like love! Absolutely delicious! Received a warm greeting from the staff when they realized it was our first time! We tried the cassava leaves as well! Delicious too! Both dishes taste great on their own and delicious together! We will be back again!

If you love African cuisine, THIS is the spot! They are picking up and they are doing great! The…read moreinside is quaint, but coming up. The food is delicious, and the flavor fantastic. Great friendly service with broad smiles. Come on by!

I have been coming here for over 9 years, and it is my favorite African cuisine in BP for sure…read more Mila use to run the kitchen her self but now she has some wonderful older aunties running it, and omg. Tip: always call ahead. They usually say 15 minutes but I come in 20 if I don't wanna wait, still no complaints - perfection takes time. The food: now, granted, I am an African American woman who grew up on southern recipes but for some reason this food gives me comfort and love. Always flavor up. Always fresh. Always prepared nicely. I usually order the collard green, or spinach, and I use to enjoy cassava but have since strayed away because of the greasiness. They have the perfect amount of meat in the dishes, and the portions are friendly. Overall, I love Mila's. The people who serve there are so sweet. I now drive 24 minutes every weekend to get my fixing and I have no regrets. Love ya Mila!

First time coming to Value foods and only second time trying African food. Overall great…read moreexperience. It's a grocery store with a butcher shop and then the deli counter in the back of the market. There was a line of about 6 people and after we lined up, more people waiting. The person ordering ahead of me was telling me that he was getting the whole fried tilapia and plantains, which was his favorite. Not gonna lie, sure did look good! We ordered the red okra stew, collard greens, and goat soup. They offer regular and large sizes and your choice of fufu or rice. Also ordered the fried plantains and a meat pie. The guy behind the counter was friendly and helpful. He let us know which ones contained peanuts (my son has a peanut allergy) and which ones were considered spicy (goat stew) but since I love spicy foods, I didn't mind. My review of the food: -Red Okra with fish and fufu: delicious, greasy, and flavorful. Be careful because the fish was a big chunk and still had bones. -Collard greens with meat and fufu: I think meat was chicken. Our favorite dish of all of them. Flavorful, greasy, and delicious. -Goat Stew and rice: so full of meat (with bones). The Goat chunks remind me of pork belly (fatty, chewy, flavorful). This stew was spicy. Strong goat flavor. Had habanero peppers. -plantains: they gave us so much! Starchy and sweet. Yummy -meat pie: was just ok. Felt a little dry. Overall good experience. Food was so flavorful and full of spices. A little more greasier than how I normally like to eat but the grease also helped with eating the fufu. Total bill was about $60. Was enough food to feed about 5-6 people. No seating area. Everything is packaged for to-go orders.

I have been going to this grocery store and restaurant for many years now. And today I am rating…read moretheir business with five stars which is the max I can give. To start with the customer service they are among the best if not the best. The cashiers and employees are full of respect and very helpful. Their foods are really good and tasteful, once you try it you will always try to come back. Lot of food choices are available and my favorite one is the Afra . Finally the employees, the grocery side and restaurant are very clean. I'll not hesitate to recommend this place to anyone. Keep up guys for your business and making the community happy.

the chicken wings, greens and rice are a must have, a little expensive, but worth buying.read more

Delicious! Jambo Africa catered breakfast for an event I was at and it was amazing. The chicken and…read moregravy was full of flavor. The chicken was juicy and tender. The cornbread was on point. The root vegetables were so good. Mash the veggies and then pour some gravy over it, delish! Chef Simone Chambliss really made us a fabulous African breakfast.

I had never tried African food before, so I went in and asked the owner (I'm pretty sure he was the…read moreowner) and he steered me toward a spinach stew that was so flavorful! I was the only person there (it was early) and everyone was really warm and welcoming. I was going to get the food to go but decided to eat it there. The tablecloth was pretty dirty but it was more than made up for by how welcome I felt. And Three's Company was playing on the TV. What if Mr. Roper thought that Jack and Chrissy were in the bed together? Wouldn't that be crazy? Better act super over the top! Anyway, food: 10/10, service: 10/10, cleanliness: 5/10, bonus points to make up for it: 10

My daughter loves African food, she's tried many different restaurants and yet prefers to come back…read moreto this one. We used to live few miles away and never stopped by to eat. This restaurant is in the strip Plaza next to the New Horizon childcare. Colorful decorated restaurant and the owners super nice. I've always thought they served breakfast because I've seen breakfast items on their menu, but there's more. My daughter loves the egusi and fufu. I asked if they have any sambusa left and they did not but recommended I try the meat pie which has the same filling. That was delicious. The serving size for the egusi is big and good price. Tasty and spicy!

I am new to trying African food. The food I received today from Lagos Cafe was hands down, the…read morebest. I got Iyan with Efo Riro, and it was one of the most delicious dishes I have ever tasted. It arrived hot and very fresh. So rich and full of flavor! The portion size was great for me, I was so full and satisfied. My mouth watered after every bite. 10/10 would recommend to anyone!

I was driving by and did a double take when I saw their sign. I decided to stop in to see what they…read moreoffered because Nigerian restaurant menus tend to vary. It's a small carryout only spot. The woman working there was very nice and accommodating. I informed her that I'm vegan and inquired about a few of my favorite Nigerian foods: egusi, greens, jollof, and beans. She didn't have egusi. She stated that she had greens but they're made with fish. She then offered to make me a fresh batch sans the fish if I had time to wait. I most certainly do! It wasn't a long wait either. I got a hefty container of food for about $15. There was enough food for 2 days (if I wasn't being greedy). I tried my food right away. The greens were very good and clearly freshly made with quality produce. The beans were good. The jollof rice was SLAMMIN!! Perfection in the flavor department! I'm unsure how long they've been open, but they seem fairly new. They're located in a strip mall with other small, locally owned businesses. Again, it's carryout only; you cannot sit in and eat. (I ate in my car.) They also offer catering services. Be sure to check out this spot if you're in the MSP area.

I was in the area and my daughter asked me to pick up some egussi and fufu. I looked up some…read morerestaurants nearby and found 3 within Crystal. I chose this location since I had to go to target as well. Small restaurant but cozy and clean. The seating was green and walls were colorful with quotes. I believe they offer buffets during the weekends, I can see the buffet carts on the wall. The egussi came with turkey and chicken. Flavorful and mild, this is probably the first time the dish was not spicy. The server did give me the habanero sauce on the side. They offer 3 sizes, regular, large, and extra large.

Best african restaurant,the food here is fresh and mouth watering. The service also is topnotchread more

My grandfather is from Liberia, so I've had the pleasure of tasting delicious homemade West African…read morecuisine. Mid 2021- I was in this strip mall getting my hair done when a hairstylist from Liberia walked in with this delicious smelling food. I asked her where she got it from, and explained to her that I have been unable to find a Liberian restaurant that taste like "home" here in the Twin Cities, and she vouched that this place was pretty good. It's been a wrap ever since. I order the same thing every single time, which is a bit costly. I think my entire order usually comes between $50 - $65, depending on if I get a small or large. I order the Whole Fish with Jolof Rice, & Collard Greens with No Meat (which you can order by size, S M L XL) The Whole Fish is nicely coated with this delicious seasoning and cooked to perfection! The Jolof Rice is delicious. The Collard Greens are so good, I've never tasted greens like it! Very original taste and I love that it's served with white rice. There is a young man who is always working, and he is very pleasant and easy to talk to. They don't have a lot of beverage options, but they do have a small grocer isle for you to purchase miscellaneous things like rice, beans, bouyon's, beverages, etc. There is a large parking lot, so parking should never be an issue. This is located in a strip mall so you are surrounded by many other merchants. If you are quickly picking up, there is space for you to pull up briefly close to their entrance. I plan to keep supporting this place. I think the food is amazing, the staff is kind, and I always have a pleasant experience.

I loved the food. I must it tasted very well. I am a…read moreNigerian. So African food is the best. You guys must keep up the good work.

One of the things I love about the Twin Cities is the varied and expansive presence of immigrant…read moreowned and operated restaurants. Any seasoned foodie will tell you that the ones tucked away, perhaps a bit more rough around the proverbial edges and missing bells and whistles are where you will find the most authentic (and delicious) cuisine. City Afrique was an INCREDIBLE experience in West African fare. I'm accustomed to food from this region, when cooked here, is often overly spiced, too salty or too hot. I ordered the okra sauce with fufu and it was the best I've ever eaten. And I've eaten a lot of okra sauce. The cook allowed you to add hot pepper as desired and the salt level was subtle and supportive of the sweet fufu and savory okra. I couldn't stop eating it- it was simply a perfect balance traditional flavors. Prices are very reasonable for home cooked West African dishes, which require extensive simmering and taste testing. Without rice, regular size dishes (they have large too) range around $11-16. With rice or fufu, prices range between $19-25. The ambiance and decor proudly displayed select traditional Liberian art and cultural pieces, along with other wall hangings reflective of bigger stores. The host greeted me warmly and shared it was his uncle's restaurant. When I shared my delight with the flavors, he brought out the cook. She was genuinely thrilled that her cooking was appreciated- the sign of a true culinary artist. They also have a small party room they rent out for $500 a night. You have to try this spot if you like West African fare. I will be back.

The food was so excellent! I got the cassava leaf and the fufu. It was so delicious. The portions…read morewere huge and the flavor was incredible. Fatu was such a friendly and kind server who went above and beyond! The restaurant was beautiful as well. I recommended it already to many friends! A friend did say they called once to order and the phone number didn't work? I'm unsure if that is still an issue. When I went I ordered to go at the restaurant and it was very quick.

The BEST they have all the African foods and they serve you water free bottle water with your food…read moreexcellent food

My daughter loves eating Egusi and fufu and has been going to the same restaurant. I wanted her to…read moretry different restaurants to compare the taste. We decided to order from this restaurant because they are open until 9pm. I've driven past this area before and was surprised the gas station is now a grocery store, part to the deli. They have ready made food behind the glass to choose from. There's tables and chairs available for dine in. When I ordered the Egusi I was surprised the lady asked what type of meat I would like to add. I was never asked that at other restaurants, I have a choice? I requested chicken, fish, and beef. Egusi was delicious and spicy. Restaurant is small yet colorful. Pictures of the entree they offer along the wall and down the hallway.