Really really good Egusi! I was craving Nigerian food and came here on a whim! I will definitely be…read moreback next time I'm in Toronto!

I am from Africa. I need my fix from the Motherland every so often…read more Had the Egusi made with GOAT. Pure exquisiteness. Every dish is prepared fresh. Takes a while, but worth it. Have it with fufu or banku - this is "food fit for a King". Not inexpensive ... but worth it.

If you're in Toronto, Afro Beats Kitchen is an absolute must-visit! This isn't fast food--this is…read morefood made with love, and you can taste it in every single bite. The food was so good that my husband and I literally found ourselves eating with our eyes closed, just humming the entire meal because every bite was that delicious! We ordered the vegan egusi soup with pounded yam, and it was phenomenal. We also had several appetizers, including the shrimp skewers and the shrimp with mashed plantains, plus a few other delicious items that made the table look like a feast. My husband enjoyed one of their cocktails, and I had a refreshing grape-like juice that was incredible (I wish I could remember the name because I'd order it again in a heartbeat!). One thing to know before you go: this is a small, family-owned restaurant where everything is made fresh to order. So don't come in a rush. Come ready to relax, enjoy the atmosphere, have great conversation, and appreciate a meal that's well worth the wait. Every dish is prepared with care, and it truly shows. The best part? We loved it so much that we went twice during our trip to Toronto. The first time it was just my husband and me, and we enjoyed it so much that we brought our godson and his fiancée back with us for another meal. It was just as amazing the second time. Anytime I'm in Toronto, Afro Beats Kitchen will be on my itinerary. This place gets 100/10 from me. Highly, highly recommended! If you're in Toronto, Afro Beats Kitchen is an absolute must-visit! This isn't fast food--this is food made with love, and you can taste it in every single bite. The food was so good that my husband and I literally found ourselves eating with our eyes closed, just humming the entire meal because every bite was that delicious! We ordered the vegan egusi soup with pounded yam, and it was phenomenal. We also had several appetizers, including the shrimp skewers and the shrimp with mashed plantains, plus a few other delicious items that made the table look like a feast. My husband enjoyed one of their cocktails, and I had a refreshing grape-like juice that was incredible (I wish I could remember the name because I'd order it again in a heartbeat!). One thing to know before you go: this is a small, family-owned restaurant where everything is made fresh to order. So don't come in a rush. Come ready to relax, enjoy the atmosphere, have great conversation, and appreciate a meal that's well worth the wait. Every dish is prepared with care, and it truly shows. The best part? We loved it so much that we went twice during our trip to Toronto. The first time it was just my husband and me, and we enjoyed it so much that we brought our godson and his fiancée back with us for another meal. It was just as amazing the second time. Anytime I'm in Toronto, Afro Beats Kitchen will be on my itinerary. This place gets 100/10 from me. Highly, highly recommended!

I really enjoyed the food here! The service was amazing and we were always helped with a smile. We…read moreordered the Party Jallof Rice and Egusi & Fufu to share, which are some of the most popular dishes of theirs. The Party Jallof was delicious, with a nice smokiness to the rice and the chicken seasoned spectacularly. I'm typically not the biggest fan of plaintains, but the plaintains that came with the rice were crispy and savoury. It was my first time trying fufu & egusi, and for the most part it was exactly what I expected! The stew was tasty, and the fufu had such a unique and lovely texture. Similar to Ethiopian food where you use the injera to pick up the meat/veggie stews, you use the fufu to scoop up the egusi. However, since fish bones are used in the stock, I found several fish bones in my dish that ruined the experience of it. It is a little on the pricier side with these dishes at $26+. The portion of rice could have been bigger, but tastewise everything was great. I would definitely come back to try other dishes and to have their jallof again!

I've never been to African food and was greeted by the big smile of Sunshine, an owner operator…read more With my fellow foodies we confessed we knew very little about African food. Pretenders never get anywhere so I admitted knowing nothing and Sunshine showed us not only what the food was but he would make the comparison to Chinese cuisine. He allowed us to sample the rice, one that was red with tomato paste and chicken cooking juice, indicative of Peruvian food. Another rice he called like chinese rice, tasting it, it was cleaner with a touch of spice (better than chinese fried rice in my opinion). We also had a tour of the stews. The food was reasonable for the novice and affordable for food court food. The chicken and turkey was a touch dry, but that's a common struggle for all restaurants. Food was not over salted. Thank you Sunshine for the food tour.

First time trying african food going back for sureenice service as well going back for a 4th starread more

I went here for the Suya beef and I was so excited, only to receive about six pieces of beef for…read more$11.30. I had to drive back and ask if I received the correct order! It looked like an appetizer. I bet the wraps and meals may look worth it, but buying the suya beef by itself is definitely a rip-off. Since the price point is higher than the wrap, I expected more meat! I have never seen such a paltry amount of meat for $11.30. I cannot believe it.

Hello Get Grill! My…read morethird time with you guys and this time I'm back with a Yelp account. So, I heard of this place through a friend of mine that runs tasteoississauga. Thought I'd try it since I love ethnic food. Let me tell you it is delicious! Very flavourful. I usually get the stir fry shrimp and veggies with jollof rice but this time I got chicken suya with jollof rice. The rice is good! So flavourful! And the meat has a good spice to it. It isn't death spice. More so flavourful and a lot of heat. Unsure if it's normal but there is some kind of dairy sauce on it maybe to help balance out the spice? I remember thinking how the cost was too high for the small portion of meat you receive. I believe it still applies today. Less meat more rice I see. However! I still come cause it's so good! The place is small. Limited amount of seats. Very quick grab and go situation. Not a place for a date or to hangout with friends. Customer service is always great. The parking is fine since it is in a decent size plaza so you'll definitely have parking.

I took my friend from India here to try Nigerian food for the first time, but unfortunately, even I…read moredidn't enjoy the meal. The jollof rice was decent, and the pepper rice was good. However, the fried rice tasted off, and I couldn't even eat the moi moi, it tasted sour. I told the server about it, then threw it in the trash myself. I honestly expected better because I wanted my friend to have a great first impression of Nigerian cuisine. Thankfully, he really enjoyed the fried plantain, which ended up being the highlight of the meal. I hope this was just an off day because I'd love to have a better experience next time.

Our go-to spot for Beef Suya. Warm, spocy, plenty seasoning. Love it with the thinly sliced red…read moreonion instead of thick white onion. SO good!! The jollof rice has been a bit inconsistent - sometimes great amd so.etimes not so much. But the beef suya is always on point.

Coming out of the Loft Gallery, you'd be tempted by the coffee fragrance from the Thornbury Bakery…read moreCafe. Definitely recommended to follow your nose where they serve all day breakfast and lunch with all kinds of coffee options and fresh bread and bakery. Clientele includes both young and old, seems like the vibe attracts everyone alike. We ordered a Chicken Avocado Sandwich, Red pepper soup, and a mocha. Everything was fresh and delicious.

First time here. A cute little shop. Had an iced mocha and a strawberry rhubarb muffin, both very…read moregood. They sell day old goodies for half off. Staff was friendly. Please tip generously.