Ike's Cafe is #1 for authentic, delicious west African chop. My neighbor & I recently drove up from…read moreColumbus, GA & the 2 hours was well worth the drive. I'm accustomed to & love Ghanaian egusi, so our delightful server, Fumi encouraged me to try Nigerian egusi. The delectable food, drinks, service, music, decor, & energy ​brings a bit of my beloved west Africa to Atlanta.

My first time trying Egusi and Fufu and it was so so delicious! The Egusi soup was so flavorful and…read morecomforting. The flavor was tomatoey with a bit of heat. The side of Fufu was a must. The pounded yam was smooth and not too thick. I had fun scooping up the Egusi in the Fufu with my hands. Both together was an enjoyable flavor and texture combo. The Beef Suya was good as well, a nice meat appetizer. The beef was cooked well done which some people may not like, but I enjoyed it since I grew up eating my steak that way. It paired very well with the spice blend and raw onions. I also had the Ghanaian Jollof Rice and that was not my most favorite dish due to the flavor. Not my cup of tea, but the rice was cooked well. I also liked the side plantains. The interior is nicely ornate and comfy. The service here was also super great and my assigned server was very personable. I genuinely enjoyed my conversation with her and she did well giving me recommendations and directions as a first timer for this type of food. Overall, I had a great experience here and would come back again!

Ate here a week ago and still dreaming about the Suya fries! I actually learned of this spot from a…read morenon-related Yelp review that mentioned the restaurant - looked it up and it was 12 mins away from me! I've been looking for a new African restaurant to try close by, so it was really just my luck. We came for takeout on a slow Sunday - the wonderful waitress helped us order (didn't get her name). She even kindly brought our order to the car while we were waiting, very nice of her. We ordered Suya fries, Suya beef & jollof with goat and plantain. Truly blown away by the Suya fries as I've never had anything like it before - delicious. The flavors were THERE. Seasoning was on point and the mayo based sauce on top was so damn good. Beef was flavorful and juicy. Jollof and goat was spicy and also delicious. I can't speak for in-dining experience, however they do have a stage inside, so looks like they host various events throughout the week. I will absolutely be returning. So happy we found this tucked away gem!!!!!

Solid food and excellent service! We'll start with what I ordered:…read more Jollof Efo Riro w Snapper Spring rolls Black Eye Pea Stew Pounded Yams Standout of the meal were the spring rolls with Shito dipping sauce. Just yum! It was my first time having shito. The Jollof wasn't my favorite, unfortunately, but it finally settled the debate for me once and for all - I'm team Nigerian when it comes to Jollof. Although the Efo Riro was nicely flavored, the mix of collard greens did not compliment this dish as I thought it would. I prefer it with spinach and from my Nigerian food connect (Mina's Jollof in LA). Hers can't be beaten! Black Eye Peas were unique, and the plantains were cooked nicely. Now for the ambiance: We were one of two tables during the day, so having the place for ourselves felt nice. It also looked tidy. Our waitress was a sweetheart. I forgot her name, but she was attentive. Would I return? Perhaps when revisiting ATL. Overall: The experience was enjoyable!

So I've never had African food before so I was excited to see that this place was opening so close…read moreto my house. My fiancé and I ordered the Okra Soup with Tilapia and the Suya with Jollof Rice. We got our food really fast, but the Okra soup was served with pork instead of tilapia but we didn't mind. That was so good. It was served with a side of White Yam Fufu which is kinda like mashed potatoes but more gooey. By itself I wasn't too fond of the Fufu but with the soup it was good. The Suya wasn't bad. It was really dry beef, kind of like a beef jerky consistency. That came with a side of salad. I don't think I would order Suya again only because I'm not a fan of dry beef. I can't wait to come back and try the other dishes! Our waitress was super nice and welcoming and we did ask her for her opinion on what to order since we had never had African food before and I'm glad we did!

I am not sure what has changed but this weekend I had a very disappointing visit. The service was…read morefriendly but once I got home (45 mins away) I realized I was definitely hustled. I ordered mix meat stew with jollof and received literally 2 pieces of edible meat and 1 non edible piece. Egusi had a weird taste but garri was perfect. For $60 to cover 2 take out orders, I felt hustled. The food was already packed up so I guess if I had stopped and checked before leaving, I could have asked for the rest of the meal because there is NO WAY this is what would be served if I was dining in.

Warm welcoming staff, the store is adequately stocked with a variety of goodies. The food section…read moreis well stocked and organized, and the food is simply magic. I would recommend this place to anyone.

I came here on a date with a friend as an introduction to Ivory Coast/ Sengal style African food…read more It was so tasty!! I don't normally eat tilapia, but I had the Sengal Jollof rice and whole grilled Tilapia fillet, it arrived pretty quickly and had a great taste. The topping was similar to pico de gallo and carnalities curry onions on the side. I had no complaints. This is the type of place that you need a little help with the menu. The egusi soup was bangin!!! W the fufu which had a sweeter taste than Nigerian fufu. I think it was made with plantains. Delicious. I still will opt in for snapper or mackerel instead of tilapia but I peeled the skin off and enjoyed it more. Beware of the bones. It is a whole fish! But I enjoyed my experience here and will be back to try more food with friendly service.

This place is a joke! I walk in at 15 minutes before close to here, "we don't serve fried food 30…read moreminutes before closing". Seriously you are a joke! You know nothing about serving customers in the restaurant industry. Every real restauranteur knows the at 1 minute to close you are full service. Lost a customer for life! I also tip very well especially close to closing so counter dude that offered baked chicken or oxtails instead of my fried catfish list atleast $20 because I respect good service late. But whatever you'll be closed in a year no doubt

Located in a strip mall, the restaurant is pretty unassuming, though many great restaurants are…read more When you walk in, there's almost a nightclub vibe inside. Very dark and not many traditional tables and chairs. I came around lunch time and there were quite a few ladies in beautiful traditional dress (it was Christmas Eve). I had called ahead and ordered takeout and when I walked in I was promptly acknowledged. Food arrived in the quoted time (25 minutes). Nigerian cuisine is not one I'm incredibly familiar with, but I have tried many of the standard dishes. Today I went with White Rice and Red Stew, which comes with plantains. It was delicious. Piping hot and incredibly fresh. The spice level was perfect. Just spicy enough but in no way overpowering. The plantains added a sweet element which played beautifully against the spice of the stew. The only place they lost points was the price on the website is not the price I was charged. $19 on the website and I was charged $25 but maybe they just haven't updated to reflect current prices. Regardless, I really enjoyed my food and can't wait to go back and try some other dishes. Edit: Take note, it doesn't say "The Island Grill" on the sign. It says "The African Grill."

Very good, there is a slight variation in taste on weekends. I would reccomend going on Saturday or…read morea Friday and try the Iyan or Ayamase, the diced is very good. The madam in charge is friendly. They also serve rare dishes like Edikaikong

Delicious and filling!!…read more And I arrived at opening time. The lovely owner open the door for me and welcomed me in for lunch. I had the entire spot to myself! The restaurant just opened a week ago. The venue is huge and has the possibilities of doing amazing things. There are Tv's great for sports or whatever. It would be a great Birthday bash too..The owner let me know that tomorrow night after seven, there will be jazz and complimentary appetizers. If I didn't work late, I'd go back... my server Amanda was sweet and attentive.

Ah ah where have you been. I was going Ikes for years now not know my people have opened a spot…read moreclose here. You have a new customer. Really enjoyed my soup. Keep up the good work

Those beef suya tacos were really good! Since they come with Jollof Rice in each taco, i think…read morethey'd be even better as a burrito. They came with steak fries, which i'm usually not the biggest fan of, but they were fried crispy so I didn't mind them. The jollof rice also tasted good on it's own - not the best Naija jollof I've had (not spicy), but solid for a restaurant/bar. Our server was really sweet as well. Even though they're open for dinner hours, it's definitely mainly a bar/lounge based on the size and setup. I will warn - if hookah is not your thing, this isn't the place for you. Since it's pretty small in there, there's nowhere to really get away from the smoke or people who are smoking. I'd go back for dinner, but would make sure I'm out before ~11pm, which is when it seems to pick up in traffic and smoke.

As a Nigerian, I'm very selective on African restaurants but this place is great! I usually come…read morehere during the week so there's no event and it's not packed. I can't speak to how the service is on a busy night but I haven't had any problems on the days that I've gone. Some menu items are served on select days which is a bummer but other than that, me and my friends have always been satisfied with the food. I've had their shrimp tacos, asun (peppered goat) and jollof which are delicious. My friend has also ordered their kpomo and had no complaints. I've been to a few African restaurants and this is by far my favorite. The food here is so flavorful compared to others OTP. My only con is that the music is very loud even when there's hardly anyone in the restaurant. I wished they'd turn the music down but I guess that is the culture here in Atlanta. Definitely give this a place a try, you won't regret it!

Oh boy I missed Gwinnett ! There's always so much to do and so many different cultures and avenues…read moreto do it with! I absolutely love some of the African food choices and with the recommendation of a good friend of mine - this place came up! Really easy to get too. It's right behind Bahama breeze off exit 104 (85) so you can't miss it! There's plenty of parking. The staff are helpful but make sure you know how to pronounce the foods or speaking Igbo/ Yoruba helps too :) The food: man this is the best part of the review. The food is so freaking good! My gawwwddd lol! Like all jokes aside this food was so good. I literally didn't take many breaths eating from each dish. The fish and plantains meal is the bomb - I had it yesterday. But today for my family - I got the following: Rice and stew (fish steamed rice and plantains) Pepper soup Coconut rice w/ chicken Soo yummy! The reason for the 4 stars is because the wait for the food took forever! Also- the menu shows shrimp coconut rice but there's no shrimp! It's fresh to order so you're gonna wait a good 2 -3 hours. I almost laughed because I never heard a restaurant say that even if it took that long lol Overall, definitely going back!

Drove by this place multiple times and decided to pop in with my daughter. Ordered jollof rice and…read moreegusi soup, both with goat. Portions are big and good very filling. The pepper may be too much for some people but I loved it.

We love this as a to go option! Very tasty chicken and an easy meal…read more Multiple flavorings and sauces!

If you enjoy your food burnt or missing, this is the place!…read more Pay a nice tip so employees don't get your order right, ignore your food sitting there for almost half an hour, and have long, relaxing, fun chats with the other employees right in front of your face. Wait like a dumbass so they ignore you some more after saying they'd bring you your missing order. Oh boy, who doesn't love nothing with more nothing done right that you paid for. And don't forget the deafening music so they can ignore you when you try to ask for help. Guess where I'm never going to again!