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Tolex African Grill

3.9 (18 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Efo Riro Egusi Soup
William N.

Great authentic food. My favorite African spot. The menu has variety. Service is great and the food is always hot and fresh! I order Togo this time. The establishment is small seating 5 tables max.

Suya, jollof rice and plantains.

I'm an American of Nigerian descent, a local journalist, and a foodie. I had just about given up on Nigerian food in Atlanta. I've never been fond of my native cuisine. That's a confession. The cultural disconnect is real. I live four minutes away from Tolex. I drive by it every time I leave Pine Lake. I've been in this restaurant before, under previous ownership, and been disappointed. But I visited the home village in Imo State at Christmas for the first time in my life a few months ago, eating as much authentic Nigerian food as I could. And I wanted to compare notes. I'm glad I did. Tolex beat anything I ate in the village, and anything I had at the high-end restaurants in Abuja on the way home. Purists will hear that and argue that claim to death, of course. But the truth is, Nigeria is hurting right now and it shows up in the food culture. The quality of ingredients available in a market in Nigeria has deteriorated with the economy. People have been struggling to find enough to eat. Those conditions can shape the practices of a cook, and a real chef makes something work. Take that skill, and apply it to what can be obtained in an Atlanta-area farmers market - which is to say, absolutely anything - and you get Tolex. It is operating in the better traditions of Black American food, produced with ingenuity, well seasoned without a lot of flash. I ordered suya, which is traditionally a northern Nigerian dish, along with jollof rice and plantains. Suya is a simple dish - grilled meat prepared with a peppery spice that includes roasted peanut, garlic and paprika. Jollof rice is a spiced tomato dish omnipresent in west African cuisine. Plantains are universal. Each was perfect. Plantains done properly are actually hard to find in Atlanta. It an easy measure of the quality of a kitchen for me. If they can do plantains well, they should have the gear and skill to do other basics well. The suya was tender without being overdone, with an excellent spice blend. The jollof rice was flavorful and did not have unnecessary embellishments - everyone wants their jollof rice to be special, and invariably that ends up turning a simple dish into an overwrought, time-consuming error. Tolex is a hole in the wall at the end of a strip mall filled with ethnic African businesses that is likely to be overlooked by anyone who can't read Amharic or Somali. But the parking lot was full. So was the counter, with brown bags for takeout. This iteration of the restaurant appears to be surviving on a robust DoorDash business. The restaurant interior is what you'd expect in a strip mall: working class seating with a TV playing Burna Boy videos. Atlanta has had dozens of Nigerian restaurants open and close over the years. Many have been marketed as flashy, upscale "elite" establishments designed to project an image of success - Yahoo Boy aesthetics - while overcharging for average fare, counting on ethnic affinities to get them through without actually building those relationships. As I sat there, a parade of customers came through, most of whom were Nigerian, many of whom were familiar with the owner and the business. Tolex is the equivalent of the family restaurant in a Chinatown or Indian neighborhood that is primarily patronized by the diaspora community. And that might be why it works. Tolex is not cheap. But it's also not more expensive than any other decent restaurant on the east side. A plate, a drink and a side will set you back about $28 before taxes and a tip. So far, it's worth every penny.

Nigerian fried rice meal

We came here for vacation and tried this Nigerian restaurant for the first time!! Being Nigerian, I am picky but this food didn't disappoint at all!! We came back for second!!! We are at the restaurant and the owner were so nice!!! Food was generous!!!

Goat pepper soup extremely delicious
Jessica C.

I walked into the building and it felt like home the owner Tolex and staff are so welcoming and then the menu tells you everything you need to know I ordered the goat pepper soup the asun egosi soup with foo foo and the beef suya with fried rice when I say I had sat there and enjoyed every bite of everything I have to come back and try everything the soobolo drink is superb and wines were amazing with this authentic food from the mother land I'm truly impressed and will be back

Jollof rice

I ordered my food for delivery and the food was good. The portion size was very small for the price I paid, though. I'm a bit disappointed by that.

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The service was wonderful! I loved the music! I'll be back soon to order again. If you come make sure you try the mackerel fish and rice !

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Authentic West African food, Very good service! I recommend this establishment. You won't regret it.

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Soul Foodies

Soul Foodies

3.9(31 reviews)
2.2 mi

When I walk towards ANY restaurant I like to be able to smell the food and I instantly smelled the…read morefood so I walked in! It's a very simple walk up/take out spot with one monitor that is the menu and where you place your order. I love how you can see straight through the kitchen.... Nothing to hide!!! 4 employees that I seen were all working!! Not on the cell phones or out front smoking! ( seeing that makes me turn around ) I was greeted by a man with a heavy and accent... AWESOME!!! All I remember is saying that I was good ( the food illustrations with big pictures had me HYPE-MO-TIZED !! The man came towards the counter and let me know about an item that said it was sold out was actually being prepared and back on the menu! So many options so I decided to get enough food for a couple days... the Mardi Gras pasta was awesome ! Absolutely packed into my container and just tasty as hell! My red beans and rice scared me at first .. ( all I seen was white rice in a container) all the goodness was under the rice!! I mixed it up and added a bit of hot sauce and it was ! Now the jambalaya egg roll is absolutely delicious!! Crispy but flaky egg roll packed COMPLETELY with its ingredients!! My fried okra was good and served its purpose.. collards had way too much meat in them ... but tasty and on point . ( once I removed most of the meat ) Overall I loved my experience and Definitely will be back !!

Turkey wings are a good choice! It was late when I went and…read moreit took over n hour to get our food but it was delicious!!

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Manje Lakay Haitian Restaurant

Manje Lakay Haitian Restaurant

4.8(6 reviews)
2.1 mi

5 STARS - HANDS DOWN THE BEST AUTHENTIC HAITIAN FOOD!!!…read more When I tell you MANJE LAKAY is THE BEST Haitian restaurant, I mean every single word!!! From the moment we walked through the doors, the warm welcome, amazing hospitality, and attentive service made us feel right at home. From being greeted to being seated, placing our order, and finally enjoying our meal, the entire experience was absolutely wonderful! Now let's talk about the FOOD!!! OMG!!! When I tell you that first bite took me straight back to my Haitian roots, I am NOT exaggerating! I left Haiti in 2010, and tasting this food brought back so many beautiful memories of home that I hadn't experienced through food in years. It wasn't just a meal; it was a taste of my childhood, my culture, and my beautiful Haiti! The meat was incredibly tender, juicy, and seasoned to PERFECTION! The rice was cooked beautifully, and every single bite was bursting with that rich, authentic Haitian flavor that you simply cannot fake! You can genuinely taste the love, tradition, and care that goes into preparing every dish. And let me tell you something... WE DRIVE ALL THE WAY FROM AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, JUST TO EAT HERE!!! If that doesn't tell you how AMAZING this restaurant is, I don't know what will! If you're searching for REAL, AUTHENTIC Haitian cuisine, look no further! Whether you're Haitian and missing the taste of home or someone wanting to experience the incredible flavors of Haiti for the first time, MANJE LAKAY IS THE PLACE TO BE!!! This restaurant doesn't just serve food; it serves culture, memories, comfort, and a little piece of Haiti on every plate. PA DÒMI SOU MANJE LAKAY!!! Don't sleep on this hidden gem! They have earned every single one of these five stars and then some! MANJE LAKAY, MESI ANPIL!!! You truly brought me back home!

I went here with my little brother because he never had Haitian food before and I noticed that this…read morerestaurant recently opened. I got the turkey complete plate and my brother had the goat version of my plate. The food was great and they gave a huge portion of rice and a good portion of the meat as well...we definitely could have shared a plate but I ordered separate plates because we wanted to try both meats. The turkey was good but that goat was definitely the star of the show. Both our plates came with 2 pieces of plantain, pikliz, gravy, rice(we requested black rice), and choice of meat. The juices were great too. I got the natural lychee juice and my brother got the mango. My Haitian friend told me passion fruit is the best though!! Definitely will be back for that goat plate and the passion fruit juice next time!

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Soul Food Cafe

2.5(14 reviews)
3.5 mi

Today was my first time ordering from Soul Food Cafe. I had a craving for soul food and decided to…read moretry somewhere different since I usually order from Busy B's in Atlanta. Unfortunately, I should have stuck with Busy B's. This was my first order from Soul Food Cafe, and it will definitely be my last. I ordered the smothered pork chops with broccoli cheese casserole and macaroni and cheese. I also tried the cube steak, cornbread dressing, and fried chicken. Honestly, the entire meal was a huge disappointment. The rice that came with the pork chops was undercooked, which was surprising because no restaurant should be serving rice that isn't fully cooked. The cube steak and cornbread dressing were not enjoyable at all, and the fried chicken was bland and lacked flavor. I'm genuinely confused by all of the great reviews because my experience was the complete opposite. Based on the meal I received, I can't recommend this restaurant. Busy B's may be more expensive, but in my opinion, they're worth every penny because the quality and flavor are consistently there. Unfortunately, Soul Food Cafe was a complete miss for me. Based on my experience, I would give it 0 stars.

I'm really trying to find my soul food home. So I'll be checking out a few soul food spots in this…read moresecond part of the year. That said-I'm a sucker for a really good and tasty fried pork chop. I got delivered the special Soul Food Cafe currently has going. Buy one entree, get one free. Each come with one side lol. I'm sure I did something wrong but I ended up with 3 fried porkchops, 3 sides and 3 pieces of cornbread ‍ Fried Pork Chop : Good flavor. Excellent flavor actually. But may be fried a little too long and/or cut too thin. One has to give. But excellent tasting and crispy batter. Macaroni & Cheese : I liked this. Very tasty and not too wet. The portion was super small though. This isn't an expensive side to make. Yall can give a bit more Sweet Potato Soufflé : LOVED. That sweet, gooey, rich goodness that's going to complement all the other parts of the meal. I really enjoyed this. Potato Salad: it was okay. I think this batch had too much vinegar maybe, but I still ate it. Also the portion is noticeably "tiny". I'm talking a bit more than a tablespoon. lol. Overall I do have dinner for two days because I over ordered the pork chops. But I'll have to make a salad or rice because your sides are below serving size. I shouldn't see more tray than food lol. I think if they work on that, they have a repeat customer in me.

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Imagine That Cafe and Bakery

Imagine That Cafe and Bakery

5.0(5 reviews)
3.5 mi

One of the best restaurants I ever been to in my entire life.Definitely the best restaurant I ever…read morebeen to in 2025 hands down. I moved in the area in March. The schedule is Tuesday - Friday I believe I accidentally went on a Monday once when they were closed. Thanks God that I went today. I didn't eat lunch at work either. I got the Fat Chris Wings Combo! Combo comes with 4 jumbo wings I got lemon pepper wet flavor and Texas toast and fries and the house made lemonade! This lemonade in the words of B High the podcaster My God I was given a sample of the mint lemonade also! I also purchased some cookies right below my food in the pic. I sent the picture to my brother and he said that he needs this ha lol! This food is delicious and seasoned wonderfully! I'm definitely going back to get other menu items! This is a kitchen and a bakery! Do not sleep on this place you better wake up! My place is 0.5 in distance from this restaurant! My new favorite spot! Love is going into this food! You can tell that's this is a labor of love! Compliments to the chef and the great cashier! Go see for yourself support this place pull up! They have a vast food menu! They also sell assorted Cookies and assorted Brownies and assorted Bunt Cakes! I'm back jack two days in a row! I got my mom the meal that I had yesterday with honey garlic seasoning! I got the 2 pc whiting with the shrimps and fries and a can drink! I got my mom a glazed bunt cake and I got the cookies and cream bunt cake. I also got the 3 pc jumbo wings for $8.00 honey garlic flavor! They are going to be closed for a month for graduations and vacation starting today. Can everyone in the community and neighborhood close and near and far away come and visit this establishment? Can we please make this business go viral like Mr ChimeTime did on Moreland Ave right here on Memorial Dr! When they open back up can we have lines out of the door and the parking lot packed? Come out and support put your money where your mouth is! From local to global let's make this place go viral!

Scrolling thru Yelp and wallah! First impressions are always the best impression of all. This place…read morereally impressed. The service is very gracious just like the food portions. Ordered the Chicken Philly with every on it and I will tell you it is not like the Philly sandwiches from your the usual suspects, i.e. American Deli and the other joints in the area and a drink comes with your meal. This is not a fast food spot at all and the sandwich did not shoot my blood pressure through roof with the taste of MSG. The inside decor is very appealing like a cafe should be. So back to the sandwich and the accompanying french fries. About half way through the sandwich I had to tap out. What really topped everything off was the wonderful $2.99 special offer for 3 nice size cookies. Can't wait to return to check out another wonderful plate of food. By the way, I wish there was a 6 star rating because this place gives back to the community by feeding the less fortunate. We need more restaurants in our area doing this. Keep of the Good Work.

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Fat Chris Wings Special with fries and Texas toast blue cheese and lemonade!

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Springreens

4.5(52 reviews)
5.7 mi

I came across Spring Greens while driving home from work and decided to stop in on a whim. I'm so…read moreglad I did. The employee who helped me was friendly, patient, and took the time to answer all of my questions about the menu. He explained everything thoroughly, which made it easy to decide what to order. I was told lasagna is available on Thursdays, so I ordered the chicken lasagna along with a side of green beans from the hot bar. The chicken lasagna, made with ground chicken sausage, was flavorful and fresh. The green beans were cooked perfectly and made without meat, which I really appreciated. Before leaving, I also stopped by Jayida Ché, the tea shop located inside the restaurant, and ordered a hibiscus lemonade. It was refreshing and the perfect addition to my meal. The restaurant itself was beautifully decorated, very clean, and had a welcoming atmosphere. This was a great first visit, and I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu.

Springreens is hands down the best halal soul food spot in Atlanta. You can taste the difference…read moreimmediately--the ingredients are incredibly fresh, like everything was sourced with intention and cooked with care. Nothing feels rushed or overly processed... just clean, flavorful, high-quality food that actually nourishes you. The flavors hit that perfect balance between classic soul food comfort and a lighter, more refined touch. Every bite feels rich without being heavy, which is rare in this space. You get that home-cooked warmth, but elevated. If you care about what goes into your body but still want food that satisfies your soul, Springreens really set the standard. This isn't just a meal--it's quality you can taste.

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