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    Afro Deli & Grill: Cedar Riverside

    4.5 (14 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Deborah C.

    Came here on a Friday for a late lunch around 2:30pm. It's a colorful space with a ton of seating. I got the 3-piece Chicken Sambusa and a large order of fries to share. I had heard rave reviews of the fries and they didn't disappoint. They're perfectly crispy and served fresh. The sambusa was also terrific, with a crispy shell and flavorful fillings. If you need to use the restroom, you have to ask an employee for the keys to the restroom located in the same building as the restaurant, but down the hall. I would definitely come back and try out more of the menu!

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    Bob A.

    I've been to a couple of their other locations and I think this is a really cool local chain! I don't know much about African cuisine, but I'm pretty sure the entrees on the menu here are creative concoctions inspired by African dishes but greatly informed by recipies from around the world. Every time I've been to any of their locations, I've made sure to get beef Sambusas, which make a great side or standalone snack; they are REALLY flavorful. The Chicken Fantastic is a popular entree for good reason, it tastes really really good and is a very fun combinations of flavors. They also have great, simple sides like fries, falafel, and chicken wings. The entrees come in two sizes; for me, the smaller size is big enough, but leaves me room for a couple of Sambusas! I learned a couple of years ago that this company is extremely involved in the community and gives generously to causes that help the needy locally and abroad. I really like knowing that, however, my guess is that most of their repeat customers are not aware of their generosity, and just really like this delicious food!

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    i kid you not i will order a pan of chicken sambusas and eat the whole pan. my god it's sooooo good

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    Good food in a simple environment. The staff was kind and friendly and service was quick.

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    The entrees come in two sizes; for me, the smaller size is big enough, but leaves me room for a couple of Sambusas!

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    We got the Vietnamese coffee and the pork banh mi there…read more The service was super fast and the people were very friendly.When you get your sandwich, you get to help build it, so you get the "Subway" feel. I would say this is one of the best banh mi I've had in Minnesota. I'll definitely need to go back.

    Working closeby, I'm always looking for quick, easy, and healthy options to grab when I don't bring…read morea lunch with me! Lu's has been on my shortlist for a while! Parking is a bit tough in this part of town, but there are some street parking spots available on nearby streets. The space itself is tucked between a few other establishments. It is small, with tables for groups of two and four, which is perfect for the students and staff passing through. The staff is always very helpful and friendly when I stop by! This spot is known for its Bahn Mi and Rice Bowls! I always get a Bahn Mi, which comes in small (plenty for one meal) or a large (perfect for leftovers or to split). The pork is my favorite, which is always tender, flavorful, and piled high! The sandwich also comes with a plethora of traditional veggies, including carrots, cucumber, jalapenos, and cilantro! The crusty, crunchy bread really makes this sandwich! I like mine with pate and mayo for a bit of creaminess! Never hurts to add a side of their freshly fried cream cheese wontons! The serving size of everything is also a great value for the cost. Truly one of my favorite slightly hidden gems in the Stadium Village area. Will be returning regularly!

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    EaTo

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    Incredible! From the food to the decor, my whole experience at EaTo was amazing. I split the vodka…read moresauce pasta and lemon pesto burrata pasta with a friend and they were kind enough to pre-portion the vodka sauce on separate plates for us which felt like above and beyond service. They weren't able to do that with the burrata pasta due to the burrata ball on top which was completely fine! Both pasta dishes were tasty but the lemon pesto burrata blew me away. Every bite was absolutely incredible and it's such a unique dish that's hard to find somewhere else or replicate at home. I completely recommend giving it a try. The focaccia bread appetizer was also amazing! We added & paid for a few extra pieces to accommodate the size of our group and everyone absolutely loved it. The drinks were also really well done & strong without being overly stiff. They were really well mixed and tasty. Our server was so sweet and helped make the experience so special for us. I cannot wait to come back!

    Eato is a very cute restaurant, with colorful food-themed decor greeting you when you enter the…read morerestaurant. I went to eato during lunchtime on a Thursday. It wasn't very busy. Service was very friendly! There were several vegetarian options and gluten-free options. They label their menu clearly! We ordered mocktails (blood orange fizz and citrus spritz). They were both refreshing with the fruity flavor coming through. The nonalcoholic rosé flavor was also noticeable in the citrus spritz! The penne alla vodka was good and I would get it again! It was fairly creamy and cheesy with a very very slight kick (my preference is for spicier, so I added some red pepper flakes). I ordered it with burrata, and you can't really go wrong with burrata, but I've had creamier ones! The margherita pizza was very sauce heavy, which was different than what we imagined. We would've liked to see more mozzarella. It wasn't bad but it was probably wouldn't get it again! Overall, I would come back for the ambiance and pasta!

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    Afro Deli & Grill: Cedar Riverside - newamerican - Updated July 2026

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