Hit or Miss. the Sampusas were SO delicious, I would absolutely order them again. However? The Somali Steak Sandwich was not so great. The meat was tough and chewy and the flavors were underwhelming. Service was friendly, but I could hardly understand what the server was saying. Ambiance was a typical fast food joint, with nothing special. read more

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The veggie sambusa is what bumped it up to a 3 star review. It's nice that you can order a single sambusa. The chicken fantastic is, not so fantastic... I was disappointed in my meal here. There is much left to be desired. I found it to be a bland dish that lacked flavor and variety. Veggies were soggy and bland also. read more

Afro Deli & Grill - Sambusa - Sandwiches Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This is a great spot to stop I really enjoy the sambusas and the Somali sweet spiced tea is so flavorful and comforting. There are bathrooms if you need but have to ask for the key and go outside of the restaurant into the hallway to find it. Service was fast and accurate read more

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Amazing food every time. Afro Deli won the small business owner of the year award for good reason. Those fries get me out of a slump instantly! I like to switch between getting a grilled chicken wrap and keke chicken most often. The indoor seating is a vibe, I love the mural and colorful furniture! It's a great spot to get a bite with friends, and have a chat. My favorite location is in the heart of the U of M campus, making it easy to take a walk after. This place is phenomenal, definitely worth the visit! read more

I love Afro deli! It's so conveniently located since most of my classes are in Moos tower and they have delicious veggie friendly options. My favorite is the chapati wrap with falafel, always so filling and I love how it comes with fries. I am usually able to make this into two meals which is great and the wraps themselves are very filling. The price is pretty good too compared to a lot of other food places nearby. I usually order online and it's ready by the time I walk over. Staff is always very friendly too and it's easy to find comfortable seating inside. I walk over so parking definitely could be difficult since it's all paid street parking. read more

Afro Deli & Grill - Chapati Wrap - Sandwiches Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

During a trip to Minneapolis in July 2025, I was staying at the Graduate Hilton hotel that is very close to this restaurant. On one evening, a couple of friends and I decided to have dinner there. When we went, there was a small crowd. We immediately got a table and ordered four dishes. The food came pretty soon and were plentiful. Each dish was very tasty. Also, it was unbelievably cheap. We were very happy with our meal and would gladly go back there. read more

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The sweets here are definitely the highlight! The main course was good, but the cheesecake was incredible. Perfect place for a coffee date

Great food, fast service, and a can't-miss place! I came here for lunch during a weekday and it's a popular spot! I'm so impressed by the gentleman that took our order- he didn't need to give us a number or anything, he just remembered every person's face and brought them their order. We ordered the chapati wrap and Somali steak sandwich. Both were flavorful and excellent. Fries were the right amount of crispy. We'll be back! read more

Afro Deli & Grill - Somali Steak Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I stopped by the University of M location during a break, and the place was packed with an amazing aroma in the air. I tried the three Sambusas, which came with a spicy green sauce, and also had the grilled chicken sandwich on focaccia--it was juicy, flavorful, and so delicious. I'd definitely come back, maybe just when it's not as busy. read more

came here twice during my trip and both times were perfect. fast service and everything tasted super fresh. try the cheesecake it's unbelievable! read more

I'll start with the food first. I ordered the chicken curry, chapati wrap ( it came with a salad) and the vegetable sambusa. The Chicken curry perfectly seasoned with super tender. It was was very good. The Chicken chapati wrap was absolutely delicious and the vegetable sambusa was also delicious. The only thing that I didn't like about this meal was the salad wasn't that great. The service was top notch and the prices are actually very good. I hope I'm able to come back here again on Friday before I fly back home on Saturday. I would like to take some of the vegetables sambusas back home. read more

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Will I be coming here again? Was the food tasty? Was I full after eating half? YES YES and YES. DELICIOUS, affordable, and huge portions! When I went, it was also really busy but I only waited ~5 minutes for my food. I don't know what the heck is in that red sauce BUT IT IS FREAKING DELICIOUS. Better than Chick-fil-a, Canes, and In-n-Out sauce! It is liquid gold. I got the Gopher Lamb Gyros ($8) and it was super tasty and huge! The veggies on top were fresh, the fries were super crispy, the yogurt sauce was the perfect tangy-ness, and the lamb gyro was too-die-for. I would say the most popular items are the Gopher Lamb Gyros, Somali Steak Sandwich, Steak Chapati Wrap, and the Sambusas! I will definitely be back to get all the Sambusas. They have a deal where you get 3 for $6. read more

Afro Deli & Grill - Gopher Lamb Gyros ($8) - Sandwiches Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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This place came highly recommended by the local team. We had a very large catering order with multiple timed deliveries. They nailed it! Food was great, delivered on time, and everyone loved it. Ordering was also easy despite the large group orders. Great job!! read more

Love love loved it! I got a large Afrosteak dinner with beef sambusas and it was just sooo tasty and hearty. I was in the mood for something quick but wholesome and did a quick search for food nearby. These guys popped up and knowing I could get a rice platter with some sort of meat just made me very happy. I made the online order and I sure did grub when I got home. I really enjoyed the veggies and meat portions that was used in preparing my order. A heartfelt yes, every time! read more

Afro Deli is a go-to restaurant for me! Normally I'd go to the St Paul location but during the pandemic, this Minneapolis location is much closer to me now that I'm working from home. THE FOOD My usual pick of entrees are the Afro Steak Dinner & Chicken Fantastic. I like the mix of 2 very different flavors (one creamy & one not). Both are flavorful. A must-get is their sambusas. Crispy outside, flavorful inside. I prefer their beef filling but their vegetarian ones are good too. Sambusas come with a green chili hot sauce which you can request even if you don't order the appetizer. PROTIP is to put the green sauce on everything! The fried plantains are candied without being too sweet & have a nice crispy outside as well. The one thing that was just ok were the regular fries. If you get fries, get the sweet potato ones! You can actually taste the sweet potato and those were a hit in my household. THE EXPERIENCE Afro Deli's online ordering from their website is super slick. Once I submitted my order, a message said it would be done in 15 mins but it was a good decision to go over there at the 25 min mark. They were putting my order together when I was there so I maybe waited 5 mins. If it's during meal time, just err on going 10 mins later. The employee working the cashier was super friendly, chatted a bit with each customer while busily bagging-up our orders. The only downside is that you're in Dinkytown so have to find & pay for street parking. It's 75 cents for 15 mins. SAFETY Their COVID-19-related precautions include hand sanitizer stations & all their employees wear masks. They have many signs saying to stay 6-feet apart from each other (which customers followed) & that you need to wear a mask inside the restaurant. They also have a designated door to exit so folks are flowing in one direction through the space. OVERALL So glad to see that Afro Deli is continuing to do business during these hard times for local businesses. Not only that, but they are also doing a lot of community service and making meals for kids who were hurting from not having school lunches. Let's continue to support this Black-owned business and the St Paul location as well. When you order from Afro Deli, you can be rest assured that you're also giving to a community-oriented business. Rooting for you Afro Deli! read more

Afro Deli & Grill - Top L & around:Sambusa, sweet potato fries, Afrosteak dinner, chicken fantastic, fries, plantains, chapati! Easy 2 order online! - Sandwiches Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Everything in my order was amazing!! I ordered two sambusas (a veggie and a chicken) and the chicken curry. As a note, the sambusas aren't spicy but the sauce they give you is made the mistake of dipping way too much so they were FIREY but the flavor in them was amazing so I hope to order them again. The chicken curry was SO GOOD. I had no idea what to expect. It's almost sweet? And the veggies are cooked to perfection, they're so soft. I was hesitant because I don't like eggplants very much but it was so worth it. My order was via delivery with DoorDash so I'm not sure of their Covid policies inside the restaurant but the food was awesome and I will definitely order from them again. read more

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The food is always enjoyable. The menu itself is very expansive and has a wide variety. I've never had any problems in my visits and their attentiveness to customers is always great. read more

Soooo good. The servings are gigantic! The flavors blend so well together. And the sauce! You won't regret trying this place out if you hadn't already. From the rice to the gyro, everything was perfectly cooked. Using a chappati as a form of wrap is genius, I've never had it that way before. read more

Afro Deli & Grill - Lamp Chapati Wrap and Mixed Sambusas (3 pc) - Sandwiches Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Afro deli used to be "The Spot"!!! But recently its turned more into El Pastor, Latin fusion than African cuisine. The rice is bland, no flavor or Mexican/Latin flavor vs African. The sambusas used to be the best but they are completely different and do not taste the same. Whomever has taken over, cooking the food has put there own spin on things instead of sticking to the true recipes, flavor of Africa and what the restaurant represents. read more

This may sound funny to say about take out, but one of the best things about Afro Deli is the friendly counter service! The other best thing, of course, is the reliably awesome food. I've never had a bad meal in 8 years of enjoying this place. This was my first time visiting this particular location, and although there is no parking on the street in front, it was easy to find a spot on the next cross street. I previously frequented the St. Paul shop and former Minneapolis location, but was just as pleased with this experience. Given the pandemic, I ordered ahead of time and only popped in for a minute to quickly pick it up. The kind gentleman who took my order on the phone was friendly, and my meal was hot and ready for me upon walking in the door. Everything looked remarkably clean inside and signs clearly labeled all of the distancing protocols. Though the interaction was brief, it was a happy one. Everyone is always smiling here - even through a mask. I raced home to immediately devour this tasty meal while it was warm and fresh. The veggie sambusas were still crispy on the outside, packed with lentils on the inside. The veggie fantastic lives up to its name. Full of delicious veggies and cheesy sauce over a bed of perfectly cooked yellow basmati rice. And I still have half left for lunch tomorrow. Yummm as always! read more

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The gyro was awesome, staff was friendly, and the place had a really good atmosphere. Would love to come back and try more of their options. read more

Afro Deli & Grill - Sandwiches Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

no complaints here, the food was all out amazing. some of the best fries i have ever had! always smells amazing outside, and the people are nice. read more

We thought we would try this because of seeing it in the news 5/2 & 5/3 for winning an award. We to the location by the U. I ordered the Somali steak sandwich with fries and my husband got the chicken chapati wrap with fries. Totally forgot to take a picture but the food looks like the pictures in the restaurant! The fries and the creole dipping sauce are yummy We appreciated not seeing food already "ready". So we felt like the food was fresher. Great taste. Lots of flavor and seasoning. The steak was tender to chew. We would go back again. May I add, the parking isn't the greatest. To me it's more for foot traffic and students on campus. If you can find parking and walk a little, you should. read more

Came down to try out Afro Deli for the Yelp YES event for yelp elites and to support "take out" during COVID-19, which entailed calling ahead, masking up and social distancing while picking up and paying for the food. And the food was worth it!!! We got the chicken Sambusa with a regular side of fries (plenty for two) and the chicken Fantastic. I have to say it was all very nice. The fries had nice seasoning and comes with a dipping sauce. The chicken fantastic, which was certainly fantastic, had a nice creamy sauce to go with the chicken, rice and veggies. The Sambusa was soooo good, next time I'm getting several more, one wasn't enough, it had chicken, chopped peppers and onions in it. I look forward to coming back and trying their other menu items, as everything looks amazing!! read more

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I won't mince words, my experience at Afro Deli was wonderful! The food was so, so good. I ordered the Chicken Fantastic and a chicken sambusa. The Chicken Fantastic was a healthy portion of chicken, veggies, and rice, a delicious and filling meal just on its own! The sauce was creamy and flavorful and paired well with the rice. The sambusa was jam-packed with chicken and veggies and deep fried to crisp perfection. I snuck a couple bites of my boyfriend's Somali steak sandwich, and that is definitely going to be the next thing I order from Afro Deli. Perfectly grilled bread, deliciously seasoned steak, and fresh veggie toppings. The fries came with creole sauce which was amazing. We tried dipping the sandwich in it and it tasted great! The restaurant was clean and bright and current masking and social distancing protocols are being followed. Staff were friendly and sociable, great service. Dine-in is not open but you can wait in the restaurant to pick up your food. As this is on the University of Minnesota campus, parking is pretty iffy so be prepared for that if you're driving. Overall great experience and I can't wait to try more of what Afro Deli has to offer! read more

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Pretty good for a fast casual place on campus! I've tried two dishes so far, the Chapati Wrap and the Afro Asian Chicken Suqaar. The wrap was kind of like a burrito but with totally different flavors and spices, and the chicken dish was essentially a spicy chicken fried frice with veggies. Both filled me up a lot and burned my mouth a lot, but the flavors were super robust and different from other kinds of food. Afro deli is a fun and unique place and a great option if you're seeking something different among the abundance of U of MN pizza or asian food establishments. It's also relatively spacious inside so you can count on being able to eat there even on a pretty busy night. It's definitely dense and each meal is a lot of food, so come hungry or expect to take leftovers. I would also anticipate waiting about 10 minutes for your food to be ready because the magic takes time! read more

Afro Deli & Grill - Chapati wrap - Sandwiches Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I prefer this Afro Deli location to the one in St Paul because they are generous with their proteins and always include a side of that delicious sauce (not sure what it's called but it's pure heaven) with the Steak Chapati wrap. There is truly nothing like Afro Deli. The food is so rich in flavor and so unique, the entrees come with a ton of food--I end up taking half home for a meal the next day, and super affordable. The service and atmosphere is minimal but the staff are friendly and the food comes out fairly quick. There are days that I get an Afro Deli craving and nothing else will suffice until I stop in. Unique aroma and flavors, true cultural comfort food that hits the spot every time. Heads up: both locations are consistently packed around lunch time. read more

Afro Deli & Grill - Beef steak chapati wrap (massive!) - Sandwiches Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

It's closer to my apartment in downtown Minneapolis. Not one of my favorites just cus I am an African and the food is a little too Americanized for me. However, not bad if you're just looking for a quick lunch. Very convenient location if your close to downtown Minneapolis read more

Delicious food, but also unaccomodating staff. One of the menu items, the veggie stew, is served over rice, but it is not indicated on the menu. When we were served the food, we immediately asked for it to be remade without rice (due to a food insensitivity). Unfortunately, the FOH staff declined our request, stating that it was "too slow" and it'll "waste the food". She suggested we eat around the rice. In the end, all she could offer us to to scoop out the veggies into a different bowl and serve that. However, there were still grains of rice in the dish. The rest of the food was delicious with great portions, but I would hesitate to say that our visit was allergen or food modification-friendly. read more

Afro is considered one of the best restaurants on campus and that's very accurate. A unique combination of foods from different cultures and healthy portions makes it a classic. The service is fast and always kind. I love the Somali steak sandwich, but hard to go wrong here! Always always make sure you ask for the sauce that comes with the fries, it's so addictive to put on everything! read more

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I drove 30 minutes for this location, I got here at 6:46pm, it says that they close at 7pm but the doors was already closed. Please change your hours if you're going to close earlier thank you. read more

Afro Deli & Grill - Sandwiches Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Great food and friendly staff! I am glad to support locally owned restaurants that deliver great good. The sambosa is amazing and the dipping sauce for it is great. Is it hard to pick a favorite they are all good. The veggie platter gives me some favorites like pita, hummus, and sambosa. read more

I went because the Yelp reviews were solid, but came away disappointed. Food quality was good, but the portion was embarrassing. I got the Somali steak sandwich and it had one little tiny piece of steak on it, for $10. I could've eaten three of those. And although it's good, definitely not great. Service was fine. Ambiance is a college vibe being so close to campus. Maybe I'd try another dish to see if portions were better, but probably a pass for me. read more

Afro Deli is an African-Mediterranean-American fusion institution in the Twin Cities. The food is always fresh, affordable, accessible, and made with love. My heart goes out to anyone who doesn't have fast-casual Somali food nearby! I most recently visited with COVID-19 guidelines. I pre-ordered online and grabbed it to enjoy a picnic at a campus park. The service was quick and friendly, and there was hand sanitizer galore. We got all 3 sambusas, Samoli Steak sandwich, fries, and AfroGreen House Salad. The sandwich features "thin-sliced beef sauteed with African spices" -- so flavorful! The focaccia is pressed so it doesn't feel like you're eating all bread. My partner declared it one of the best sandwiches he's had in the Twin Cities so far! The fries are PERFECT, I believe they're battered and the housemade creole sauce is a treasure. The salad was the most reasonably priced and freshest veggie salad I've had in a very long time. And OF COURSE all of the sambusa were fantastic (veggie, chicken, beef), with the beef being my very favorite, especially paired with their bright hot sauce (which I eat by the spoonful). #supportblackownedbusinesses #blackownedbusiness read more

Afro Deli & Grill - Beef sambusa - Sandwiches Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Big fan of the afro deli definitely worth the stop everything from the chicken fantastic to sambusas to the chicken wings can't go wrong.

Awesome chapatis! Nice staff. Quick service. Good food and sauces were top notch. Cool mural on the wall!

I got the chicken yassa salad. Meat was very flavorful and was given a good amount of veggies. The salad itself was overdressed which led to a puddle at the bottom of the bowl and soggy lettuce which was disappointing though. read more

Online ordering is a snap. I went to the restaurant by the U if M. Lots of vegetarian options. The kids had the veggie sandwiches and fries and were happy. I had the chicken curry which I enjoyed. I would have liked it a little spicier, but I don't have anything to compare it to. The food was ready when promised and they took the time to double check the ordering their own initiative before I left . There's no where to park in front of the restaurant, so plan to park before. This restaurant gets high marks from the whole family. read more

I had a Yelp event that allowed me to try a vegetable fantastic and veggie sambusa. I can't say that I would have tried this place otherwise, and I know I won't again - it's not for me. I also got a vegetable Keke and I have no regrets! It was very unique but much too spicy for me, although I loved all the veggies. There is a whole lot of cheese and sauce on the veggie fantastic so I didn't get to try it but my husband said it was not really anything special. I did enjoy the sambusas! Soft breading and tasty lentils and veggies inside. They have a decent COVID protocol going and they are busy! Be prepared to be budged in front of as you try to awkwardly social distance. The employee that took my order over the phone was helpful about dietary restrictions read more

After hearing good things we finally stopped in for lunch last week, and are glad we did. It's a great quick lunch option with a fast casual atmosphere. We did our order for takeout and enjoyed it in the park across the street (U of M location). We ordered the Keke Vegetarian, Chapati Wrap and Sambusa. The Keke Vegetarian had great flavor, and the noodles were the star of the dish. The Chapati Wrap was almost like a gyro in a burrito, and the sauce that came with the fries was the star of that dish. I preferred the veggie Sambusa over the beef as it just seemed to have more flavor, but both were good along with the spicy sauce that came with them. Portion sizes were large enough that we were able to stretch this into almost 2 full meals. Definitely will be back again and can't wait to try some other options! read more

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