Ethiopian cuisine at its best - East Africa Cafe is definitely open. The hours need updated, so…read morecall or drop by if you have a hankering. The food here is very well done, with a lot of variation in flavors and deep, rich spices. Ethiopian can be. But one-note if not done well, so I was really pleased with the variety of preparation. Nice staff too!

Tried for the first time. Portion was huge. Taste was amazing. Host was welcoming. Mood was great…read more Presentation was unique.

Great food, friendly owner! I love all the food! Be sure to grab a brownie as well, they are to die…read morefor.

After devouring my chicken roti here, I was like...oh crap. I forgot to take a picture! But…read moreeveryone knows what a roti looks like anyway. The stuff here doesn't really look that out of the ordinary presentation wise, but the roti was certainly one of the best I've ever had. I had a mini chicken roti which was a good size for lunch, but just based on how much I enjoyed it, I wish I opted for the full size. The flat bread itself was just the right texture and didn't taste all "steamed up" from sitting around all day. It came with a generous portion of chicken, which was intensely flavoured (spicy, but not "DYING HOT" spicy... just perfect!!); you also get some home-made hot sauce mixture (glad I decided to try some - it was a perfect complement to the roti). There's also some daily specials towards the end of the week like curry, jerk chicken etc...but I couldn't resist the roti after seeing the previous person before me get it. It just looked so juicy and appetizing, and I'm super glad I got it. I wish I had room to try the Jamaican patties as well. Their menu here is not very extensive, but seriously, get a roti, can't go wrong. :P On a side note: there isn't much seating here, just what are essentially two picnic tables! But most people seem to take their stuff "to go". :) If the river is nice, there's some outdoor seating close to the river, or you can just take it down to the river and enjoy the scenery!

I just fiund out they moved to kitchener!? I hope thats true i was so sad when I heard they were…read moreclosing down. I tried another place since and it was nothing compared to iveys. Jerk chk is the best and their cow foot soup is a cure!!

ivey's is a family-owned restaurant that's been around for 12 years. the exterior and interior are…read moredistinctly yellow, green, and black, asserting that the restaurant is wholly jamaican. there are boxes and an old fridge lying around close to the seating area, and while this may not be aesthetic, i feel like it adds so much to the homey atmosphere. their relatively small menu consists of plenty of jamaican favourites, such as curry chicken, jerk chicken, ox tail, and ackee and saltfish. i opted for the curry chicken special, which was a large serving of food (for me) at an unbeatable $6.50 price tag. the dish is simple - a heap of rice and peas topped with a hearty serving of their curry chicken. the curry was pretty simple in flavour - pieces of tender bone-in chicken with potatoes and bell peppers bathing in a yellow curry-powder-dominant gravy - but went perfectly with the rice and peas. the curry isn't spicy, but it only takes a few drops of their delicious, potent hot sauce (scotch bonnet i believe) to turn up the heat. the best (worst?) part about the hot sauce is that it has a bit of sweetness to it, which made me want more and more, even though it was quickly ripping my palate to shreds. one thing i'd like to note is that the friendly lady working here came to my table and served a placemat and silverware before bringing my food. this is something you won't see at most restaurants, but i don't think anything made me feel more at home than this. ivey's builds the case that family-owned restaurants are better than any new and hip openings. these are the places i want to eat at all the time, and i'll forever support these kinds of places

Friends and family living in the area have recommended this place and stated that they've been…read moregoing for years. I remember trying it (takeout) years ago but this is the first time I came in for dine-in. I love the cozy interiors and aesthetics. Decor is nice especially the booth seatings. Menu has a wide variety of options to choose from, but we opted for the family platter since it seemed like the best option for sharing. Portion was quite generous and a decent amount to share. We got the BBQ chicken ($74.99) which came with either rice or fries (or you could do half/half), salad of your choice (we opted for fattoush), 2 dips of your choice (we chose baba ghanoush & muhammara), 4 fresh pitas & a whole chicken. Restaurant has a lot of parking and seating. Staff were nice but it was a bit of a slow service (had to constantly ask for things, such as cutlery, plates, etc). The washroom had the A/C on blast and it was freezing cold but at least it was clean. Now for the food - everything we had was pretty good. I usually don't like garlic sauce but the one that came with the food was pretty creamy and delicious. As for the baba ghanoush, it didn't taste like it but it still had a nice flavour. The Muhammara was amazing, not overly spicy. As for the fattoush, I found it just OK. I've had better ones elsewhere and I find that it lacked the crispy pita bites, as there was only a few. However, it's worth noting that the chicken took around 30-40 minutes to be ready, which I didn't mind because it came well seasoned and well done. It was not too dry, but not juicy either but seasoned well. The rice was also ok and I like that the food wasn't too greasy, but the plate came with way too many onions... I'd recommend this spot and would come back if I'm ever in the area. Would love to try other dishes on the menu.

An absolute standout spot! The dishes are fragrant, fresh, and beautifully plated. Loved the…read morechicken mousahab and mixed sharwarma, rice plate. Perfect spot for solo, family dinners or special occasions. The hospitality here is top-tier. Will definitely be back!

As of August 03, 2019, AM Africa Restaurant is now open again. Beautiful newly updated , food is…read moreexcellent . Address is 1472 King St E, Kitchener Ontario.

We came here because I've always been intrigued driving by, and just love the name... It always…read morelooked a bit sleepy and mysterious. My friend Juliet can't eat dairy or gluten and then I realized Ethiopian is perfect! We came early on a Sunday night, had the place to ourselves, and felt right at home. The food was piping hot, delicious, and plentiful. I think the best injera I've had -- and I've eaten Ethiopian food in Rwanda, Tanzania, and a few other spots in Canada... A lovely gem I wish more people knew about. :)

Di Patty Shop is a fantastic little Jamaican spot on the north end of Guelph, and it deserves much…read moremore attention. I've had the curry chicken roti three times now, and it has been consistently excellent every time--succulent, flavourful chicken in a rich curry sauce, wrapped in a satisfying roti. It is one of those meals you start craving again soon after you finish it. You can tell there is real care put into the food here. The flavours are comforting, authentic-tasting, and generously portioned. Dine-in or takeout. This is seriously good Caribbean food. If you are in Guelph and looking for a delicious Jamaican meal, especially a great curry chicken roti, give Di Patty Shop a try. I'll definitely be back for a fourth time.

The food is excellent!!! As soon as you walk in, an amazing smell greets you…read more We found this wonderful little gem by chance, while driving by. I tried the Jerk Pork with rice & peas and vegetables . I enjoyed it so much that I stopped in again...this time with my husband, before we headed back to New York. I ordered the same thing, but this time, I just had to also try their beef patties. My husband had the curry goat and a beef patty too. Once again, everything was delicious. We'll be sure to be back when we are back in the area to visit family. **Closed Sunday's ** **Takeout Only**

One of the only unfortunate things about this place is that it took me so long to try it out!…read moreMoody (the owner) is as congenial as they come, with a friendly greeting and a conversation pretty much guaranteed when you come in. It's a walk-in place only, the atmosphere isn't highly developed -- this gets me excited 'cause I know that means the food is good enough to speak for itself. I can't speak for all the menu items here, but everything I've tried has been delicious! (my favourite being the goat curry roti) In addition, they're open 'til 3am on bar nights and offer "doubles", a classic caribbean snack that's basically a chickpea-pastry sandwich, for only $1.50! Its location in the center of downtown, the friendly service, and the delicious food make this place a must for anyone looking to explore what Guelph has to offer.

this is the worse tasting food on the planet. i ordered a boneless chicken roti and i got a gristle…read moreroti i also ordered a stew chicken and the chicken was cold like from out the fridge which tells me that the owner serves people day old food. i am very serious about this place . it is the absolute worst restaurant on the planet. this is the absolute worse representation of any food that comes out of Trinidad and Tobago.!!! this opinion has been justified and tasted by Trinidadians. The worse based on culture any one from the country has ever tasted ... HOW COULD YOU THINK THAT YOU COULD EVER SELL A TRINIDADIAN A GRISTLE ROTI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHAME ON YOU FOR THIS......... and i have been to this place numerous times to make sure that it was not just by chance that he may have had a bad day.

Our family had ordered some Dhoklas and Potato Wadas for family event and we were handed the…read moreresponsibility to pickup the order. It was still early and the order was not ready and was ready in a few minutes after. The tray full of straight out the fryer Wadas and freshly tempered dhoklas. Surprisingly the dhoklas were vegan (made without yogurt or buttermilk) Couldn't resist picking up one Wada and splitting into quarters for us to taste them in the car right there. The Wadas hit and perfectly spiced for an Indian taste buds. The outer chickpea flour cover with spiced potatoes inside. The spice also a hint of sweetness that speaks to the Gujarati style of spicing thing you. The dhoklas when tasted at home were spicy even for an Indian taste buds and the tempering had too much oil (way too much). Normally the dhoklas are not spicy at all, but I think the chillis in the tempering were spicy and the dhoklas turned out way too spicy for many in the family (except me, of course). But the over greasiness killed the experience for me. Most of the pieces dripped in oil.

The food is delicious. Super good food and also vegetarian but still sooo good. Usually only do…read moretakeout but always hot and fresh.