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    After 12 Cafe

    3.6 (17 reviews)
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    Violet S.

    I meant idk what else to say, I tore this up lol I haven't been here since 2017. Still tastes the same, It's soo good

    Egusi and fufu
    Emily P.

    First timer to this food. Ordered fufu and egusi. AMAZING!!!! The person working was pleasant and helpful. We also bought the crunchy peanut butter bars (unsure what they're actually called) in containers to the right of the ordering window. It was sooooooo good! Forgot to picture that but we ate it up fast.

    Jollof rice with goat Meat and 2 suya kebe

    All I have to say is looks can be deceiving! The food is so good and flavorful! Staff is lovely and there is a small African market inside.

    Jollof Rice with chicken & goat meat
    Sheba D.

    This is a small cafe that's easy to overlook. I had been to the plaza it's in, and never noticed it until sometime in the summer or fall of 2019. I'm glad I took a chance on trying it out, and I haven't been disappointed yet. My go to dish is the jollof rice, I haven't tried other foods, simply because I'm not familiar with them. Wait, I did have a chicken patty that I devoured before I got home. I had my jollof Saturday, and it was so fresh and tasty that I really didn't want to share any. I requested mine with chicken and no bones, and although there were a few small pieces of bone that did not interfere with my enjoyment of my jollof rice. No complaints at all, and they even included pieces of goat meat on the side, which my grandson loves and calls chicken. I appreciate the friendly customer service, and I will continue to support this business. I may even try some other dishes one day.

    a fried fish in a styrofoam container
    SolaFide 1.

    Everytime we visit we must come here for the fish, ginger beer, Bennie cake and chin-chin, and lastly the ground nut cakes. It's a small store and it's easy to miss, buy the food is great and the people are nice as well.

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    Food is amazing!!! The service is great also, my favorite is the cassava leaf with white rice!!! Been coming here for years.

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    Jolloff Etcetera

    Jolloff Etcetera

    3.2(116 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Ah ah so THIS is what we are doing now in the DMV? A whole WEST AFRICAN BUFFET??…read more Listen ehn, I have been to Jollof Etc before for regular dinner so I already knew the standard of food there is not play play. But seeing them attempt this buffet concept for Valentine's Day, Easter Sunday (when I went), and now again for Mother's Day this Sunday? I actually respect the initiative Everybody is always shouting rubbish this ____, and rubbish that ___ meanwhile OUR OWN cultural foods are sitting right here in Silver Spring looking delicious and full of flavor. When I say all the staples were THERE, I mean THEY WERE THERE Amala Moi moi Pepper soup Jollof rice Fried rice Everything hot, fresh, flavorful and tasting like somebody's mother entered that kitchen with warning And can we discuss the drinks please?? Non alcoholic but SWEET, refreshing and pairing perfectly with all the food. Very family friendly atmosphere too. You can bring auntie, uncle, cousins, everybody Now let me tell the truth small because you know I don't lie for reviews The wait time? Hmmm. Table organization? They can improve that one too because people were kinda just standing around confused at moments. BUT no wahala this is still a new venture for them and honestly I can already see the vision. The most important thing for me? Their service was AMAZING and they accepted feedback very well instead of doing attitude. That part matters. I actually want to see this succeed because we need more innovative African food experiences in the DMV that push our cuisine to the forefront instead of acting like only tacos and burgers exist outside Jollof Etc Silver Spring, Maryland

    Terrible service. No greeting, rude staff, and $32 for mostly rice with only three tiny pieces of…read moremeat. Not worth it!

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    Jolloff Etcetera - Valentine's Day, Easter Sunday, and upcoming for Mother's Day

    Valentine's Day, Easter Sunday, and upcoming for Mother's Day

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    Elmina - Shrimp & Grits

    Elmina

    4.2(162 reviews)
    7.9 mi

    Great food: from the Fante Fante fish, to the oxtail waakye, to the bofrot donuts for desert,…read moreeverything was heavenly. Excellent service Personable chef and sous-chef. Both came round to chat with us - nice touch.

    A MUST when in The District! Space is quaint so Reservations…read moreare required. They do have an upstairs with a bar. Service is swift and personable, with well-informed staff to suggest items that surprise and delight you. We started with the Daddy Bofa drink. Strong and not for the faint of heart. Definitely worth it. Had a Mocktail Sobolo (Zobo). If you're of Caribbean descent, think Sorrel. The Kelewele is good for now and later. The spiced coating on the Plantains and lightly spiced peanuts do not overtake the sweet kiss of the fried Plantains, although, some will be more Tostones-flavored and textured. They are also good with the sauces that come with the Chofi. Chofi's fried turkey tails. Similar to Chicharron de Pollo but smaller and a tad fattier. Comes with three (3) sauces with different spice levels. Come with sweatpants or other LOOSE fits, make 'em fancy though because it's a sexy place. The Waakye gives three (3) large succulent Oxtail smothered in Gari. The Rice & Peas (Red Red) (Red Black Eyed Peas) and a Jollof-styled Rice (without the spice), which was good. The Red Red are DELISH. We're a legume family. The Elmina Spicy Chicken is really for two (2), A LOT! Stewed in a savory but spicy red pepper sauce. DIVINE. We added a side of Jollof, which honestly, it should automatically come with, considering the price. FANTASTIC dishes together! After all of that, no room for dessert, although we were gonna get the Malva cake. It does come with ice cream and we simply had no room. We took everything for leftovers because it's that much food. Amapiano usually plays overhead, giving a Motherland vibe. Once in a while, you'll hear GoGo beats to remind you that you're Stateside in The District. Overall, an immediate return!

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    After 12 Cafe - african - Updated June 2026

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