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    Wawa Caribbean Restaurant

    4.4 (35 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Ike I.

    I was actually shocked to see a Caribbean restaurant in Iowa so I had to stop by and give it try. The wait was not bad at all only 30 minutes but I would not be surprised if people wait longer than that especially on a very busy day but it's still worth it regardless. I ordered the Oxtail stew dinner with rice and I also got the jerk cabbage. This place definitely gives you a lot of rice and plenty of Oxtail meat plus it was very delicious no disappointment at all. My first time ever trying jerk cabbage and it was really good and well prepared. My overall experience at this restaurant was good and I plan on coming back again when I'm in Cedar Rapids.

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    Randy H.

    So my daughter and her friend from El Salvador stumbled upon this mom and pop restaurant while staying in a nearby hotel. It truly is a mom and pop shop with young parents and young children. There were plenty of people coming in and out for takeout with some tables to eat at and cartoons on the TV. I had the Jerk Chicken which had the right amount of spice for me. For some, it may not be spicy. It was accompanied by a lot of rice and beans along with smashed plantains that were of the nonsweet variety. My daughter's friend had the Chicken Fried meal and my daughter had the pasta meal with chicken. The pasta was a delicious homemade Mac and Cheese with a subtle twist of sweet yet savory pepper. I must say I sampled her Mac and Cheese a few times. The portions were large so one should not go hungry here. I appreciate the restaurant and the clientele who came in all seemed to know each other. It was a great find.

    Jerk Chicken Meal
    Zoe C.

    Pricing, taste, portion size... all perfection! Can't wait to come back and try the entire menu!

    Jerk Chicken Meal
    Brenda C.

    Food is amazing. My husband and I have been four days in a row because it's just that good. The service is great and the portion is unbelievable for the price. We loved the jerk chicken meal and their rice is the best rice I've ever tasted. Highly recommend WaWa's.

    Jerk Chicken Plate
    Taylor B.

    Amazing food. For a town like Cedar Rapids, this is amazing ethnic food. It's truly authentic and delicious. I look forward to Wawa every time I'm in town

    Turkey Stew - oh so good!
    Brett M.

    We enjoyed Jerk Chicken for lunch, what a great meal! The Jerk sauce was yummy, the food plentiful and delicious. We also tried the pasta - filled with cheese, chicken, some spice, better than any other pasta in town! And the Turkey Stew lunch was delectable too. Come hungry - you'll have plenty to take home!

    Oxtail stew
    Michelle A.

    Their food is awesome but be aware that the serving sizes are huge! We always have leftovers.

    This is the jerk chicken meal.
    Yesenia T.

    The food was so delicious! The food has great balanced flavors and everything we have tried has been so tasty. We tried the stewed chicken and it is my new favorite. Not ashamed to admit we scrapped the bowl clean. I drive over one hour to come here and will continue doing it. Every meal here is served by the friendly chef himself. Do not skip this hidden gem.

    Nika L.

    First of all the owner was amazing. She stay opened so I could make it in time to pick it up. I got the ox tail soup and it's amazing! It's a cozy environment! I highly recommend it! Definitely be going back!

    Ox tail stew, beans/rice, and fried plantains.
    Brooke D.

    Went to Wawa Caribbean Restaurant for lunch today. Everything was fantastic. Service was great and restaurant was clean. The food was amazing. The server noticed I had a Celiac cookbook with me and told me she can adjust meals to make gf. I had the oxtail soup with rice/beans and plantains. The oxtail was cooked to perfection, ready to come right off the bone without being over cooked and the broth was perfection. I also had a papaya smoothie with my lunch and it was delicious, not too sweet but just sweet enough. I would definitely go back and probably will within the next couple weeks. -- at Wawa Caribbean Restaurant.

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    Jw S.

    Authentic made to order Caribbean food. This place has the REAL Carribbean Island Cuisine. You will not be disappointed! Their service is also top-notch.

    Brown Stew Chicken with White Rice

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    Great jerk chicken! Super friendly staff. Hot sauce was HOT! I will be back again.

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    The people who own this place are always nice. The food is excellent and reasonably priced.

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    Fantastic food and super friendly service, highly recommend the jerk chicken, as good as you'll get in Jamaica

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    Absolutely amazing food!!!!!!! I will definitely be back to try some more dishes! Wawa treats you like family!!

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    I Love Fufu - Tilapia Fish side

    I Love Fufu

    4.5(25 reviews)
    23.9 mi

    We came very late in the day so they advised us to get takeaway rather than sit down so we wouldn't…read morehave to hurry to eat. Given that we were late in the day, there were also a few things on the menu that weren't available such as the yam fufu but that's okay. Had I did not realize that this place serves Ethiopian food in addition to other African and Caribbean food so I was absolutely overjoyed to order some familiar foods off of the menu! My husband had the tibs with potatoes and carrots and beets. He found the peppers to be fresh and bright and delicious, and the beets were tenderly cooked. He definitely was regretting not asking for it to be spicy because this was not spicy at all! A great point for dipping your toes into Ethiopian food without the intense spices and flavors that it is known for. I had the signature spinach and beef with cassava fufu and it was quite spicy and very flavorful! The spinach was obviously very fresh and high quality and retained a beautiful bright color of green. I am hoping to come back with more people earlier in the day to try out more of their food!

    Started with the samosas, then enjoyed the Palm Butter Sauce and Oxtail Pepper Soup--both served…read morewith fufu, the doughy West African and Caribbean staple made by pounding cassava, yam, or plantain into a smooth paste. Every dish burst with flavor, and the seasoning was outstanding. Friendly service. My only complaint is that the bathroom can be difficult to reach, especially for those with mobility challenges.

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    Koffigrill Afro-Caribbean Food - EGUSI SOUP & FUFU W/Choice Of Meat

Organic egusi and fresh spinach served with your choice of meat, with fufu or your choice of Rice.

    Koffigrill Afro-Caribbean Food

    5.0(1 review)
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    I tried Koffi Grill today, and I really enjoyed my meal!…read more I know nothing about African food, or Caribbean food. So, I don't really know how to describe what I had. My meal was beef kebabs with yellow rice. The beef kebabs were incredible, but if I describe them, I don't think I'm going to make them sound very good. The beef chunks were kind of dry, but it seemed like they were supposed to be a little dry, and I don't think they would have been as good if they weren't. They had an amazing dry spice rub on the outside. If the beef had been jucier, I think that would have totally changed the experience of the spice rub. I don't know whether that makes sense, but hopefully you try it, enjoy it, and agree with me. My side was yellow rice. At first, I thought the rice was really bland, but there was some sort of seasoning in it that kind of builds on you the more you eat. It's not at all of a hot spice type of seasoning. It was a very good meal. I would highly recommend it.

    From the owner: Koffigrill restaurant in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area and surroundings, discover the bold flavors of…read moreAfrica, the Caribbean, and America—all in one place! Savor mouthwatering dishes made with fresh, healthy ingredients: whether you want Chicken, Beef, Goat, Seafood, Veggies, Rice, Fufu & more, we’ve got something for every craving. Come hungry, leave happy. 529 5th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids IA 52401- (319)393 4811- koffigrill.com.

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    PONDU SOUP & FUFU W/Choice Of Meat

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Double cheese burger served alongside golden, crispy french fries and our cabbage slaw.

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    BURGER GRANDE Double cheese burger served alongside golden, crispy french fries and our cabbage slaw.

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