i enjoyed the food very much. I am from the Caribbean and live in Florida where there are many Caribbean themed restaurants. I would have given them 5 stars but my plantains weren't fried as brown as I like them. read more

Excellent good with ALL THE VIBES! The owners are wonderful, welcoming people. Our food was fresh, hot and delicious. We followed up with bread pudding that is legendary; thick, rich and superb! If you are CRAVING Caribbean /Jamaican jerk this is your place! read more

Ava’s Island Cafe - Jerk wings and perfectly seasoned fries - Caribbean Near Me - Leavenworth, Kansas

Ate here for the first time tonight and it was delicious!!! The husband and wife owners were super nice and gave some great suggestions on what to order! read more

Went in for oxtail, rice and peas with cabbage. The oxtails were delicious!!! The price was comparable to any other Jamaican restaurant. The service was great! Appears to be family owned and operated. You can eat in or takeout. The only thing I had an issue with was the taste of the peas and rice. The flavor was a bit off. Luckily I don't eat a lot of rice, so it wasn't a problem. Just think they could step it up a little. read more

Not much ambiance but service and food was superb!!! I had the burrito and it's very filling and extremely delicious!!! It's the best non Mexican burrito I've ever eaten!!! The lady who took our orders bent over backwards to make sure we had a great time!!! read more

Dude!!!!! Awesome jerk pork, tender and delicious with the perfect amount of spice. Great music playing. I will be back

We tried Ava's restaurant for the first time. I like the jerk flavor. Had the jerk chicken wings. Sorry to say they were hard and over cooked. Chicken doesn't take long to cook especially skinny little wings, so my recommendation would definitely be a lot less time on the grill. The proprietors were very nice. I like to support local businesses and I wish them well. read more

Great tasting Jamaican styled food. Surprised to see this place in Leavenworth but a wonderful surprise. Upon entering you'll see pictures and little paintings of Jamaica with background music as you prepare for your culinary delights. We received fast and courteous service with good suggestions in case you look doubtful.We definitely will be returning! read more

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Was in town for work so decided to try Avas. I ordered online which was extremely easy and highly recommend if you're doing pickup. I ordered the jerk chicken, which was tasty. This particular jerk chicken had a jerk barbecue taste to it which is different from what Im used to it but it was good. I ordered a side of sauce which ended up being 75 cents, very small portion but I guess you have to account for costs some way. Cabbage and rice was meh, I would definitely try to switch that out with something if you can. I love Ting so I was so happy to see they had it. If in the area I recommend trying for takeout. read more

Ava’s Island Cafe - Jerk Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Leavenworth, Kansas

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The food was amazing. The service was exactly what my group needed. Ms. Ava presented my sister her very own Birthday cake with candle! The whole Ava's Island Cafe family gave us a great experience and we will be returning. I think they will have 7 more fans! Such a wholesome vibe! thanks with all my heart. read more

Ava’s Island Cafe - first time here? oh you about to be impressed... this is right before the food came out... pause - Caribbean Near Me - Leavenworth, Kansas

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DELICIOUS! It is the real deal. Eva is so nice and friendly. It is a small place but soooo good! We will be back.

These people, rather this family is so sweet. Very genuine and want you to truly enjoy what they spend their time making. Order ahead if you're under a time crunch. Everything is made fresh. My favorite item was their cabbage/vegetable mix. It is buttery, not over cooked and has a great comforting flavor. The jerk chicken wasn't spicy or over flavored even, might even venture to say it was a little bland but not in a bad way. You can always add salt, but for those watching their sodium don't be afraid to try this dish! read more

Ava’s Island Cafe - Menu - Caribbean Near Me - Leavenworth, Kansas

Wow! Transported back to Jamaica for a moment when I bit into my beef patty with coco bread. So, yummy! I ordered a stewed chicken meal. Decent. I also ordered a side of plantains. Really really good. I asked my classmate who is Jamaican which was better here or Island Spice and he said Ava's. Hope that helps make your decision. read more

Today I decided to do something different: try something I've never had before....the jerked pork. It was so delicious. As always, I receive the warm island hospitality and feel like a piece of Jamaica is right here in rural Kansas. Love it!!! read more

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I ate here for the first time today. we had meat pie, ox tail & pork jerk. ALL phenomenal and fresh. great service. highly recommend read more

Ava’s Island Cafe - Caribbean Near Me - Leavenworth, Kansas

Stopped here for lunch in downtown Levenworth and it's so convenient to make this a regular spot for meals and coffee. Ava is lovely and super friendly. She made me her special coffee to have with my lunch. Jamaican coffee w/collegen, ginger and turmeric... it's my favorite combination and so good over ice on these hot days. The curry chicken was one of the lunch specials, large portions of chicken w/ veg, rice and cabbage. read more

Ava’s Island Cafe - Curry chicken lunch special - Caribbean Near Me - Leavenworth, Kansas

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If you are from around here I am sure you have driven by this gem without knowing it. If you are up for something different with excellent flavor, seek and find, it is well worth it. read more

Was recommended by a colleague who is from Jamaica. I'm not very familiar with the food but I know it has a unique style. LOVED IT. Asked the cook (owner?) what was the most popular and got 2x orders of jerk chicken and 2x of curry chicken. Food was great! Jerk chicken was spicy, juicy with great grilled flavor. Curry chicken was mild and tasty. I personally loved the cabbage (my two kids not so much). Rice and beans was also good. My daughter and son loved the ginger lemonade- I liked it but thought too sweet for me. Certainly recommend this to anyone looking for something different, home cooked, and delicious. read more

Amazing food. Family and veteran owned. The owners are extremely nice and the food is great. My boys and I orders the curry goat, ox tail and jerk pork. We all shared and this place is truly a little hidden gem in Kansas. If I'm in Leavenworth again I will definitely eat here again. read more

I ordered the curry chicken which was good. No real complaints in the food but I can say when I called in my order the person on the other end of the phone seemed a bit rushed not very customer service friendly read more

Ava’s Island Cafe - Curry chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Leavenworth, Kansas

We visit Leavenworth often since our SIL is stationed there. Now coming from Tacoma,WA where we don't have a Jamaican restaurant near us so we never experienced this cuisine. After much anticipation we finally gave it try this past week and loved it! I tried the Browned Chicken stew and my husband had the oxtail and both enjoyed it. Can't believe we waited this long to try it. Thank God for DoorDash, our curiosity was fulfilled. Now we're back home looking for a restaurant that has these now familiar dishes that we miss so much. I'm even looking for recipes to attempt to try. But if you haven't tried Ava's give it a try. You won't be disappointed, my only disappointment is having to drive in traffic to reach our nearest restaurant. read more

Great family run business. Delicious food. I had the jerk wings and curry goat; both were great. The ginger lemonade was a super refreshing accompaniment to the slightly spicy dishes. I'm definitely putting Ava's into the regular rotation. read more

I love this place so much. Everything is seasoned so perfectly. Their food is fresh and made from scratch. Which is all I ask for since I've been pregnant. My morning sickness can't take food that's not homemade. Everyone is so nice and welcoming. It's also a small family business and veteran owned. They care a lot about their quality and service. read more

Very good food, but very small portions!!! We ordered the small oxtail and the jerk chicken special. They charged us for a medium oxtail ($14.99) instead of $10.99 for the small that we actually ordered and got just three oxtails! Can't imagine what the small order (what we ordered) even is, two oxtails? Seriously?! My jerk chicken was an equally tiny serving of one small leg and two other small pieces with barely any meat on them. If the value was better we'd go back but it was nearly $25 for the two small lunch plates and one ginger cookie. Greens, cabbage and red beans and rice were all a bit bland and so little actual meat, so next time we'll try Island Spice. read more

Ava’s Island Cafe - Jerk chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Leavenworth, Kansas

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Above-average cooking from Ms Ava and her family in this modestly-sized Leavenworth resto (mebbe 5 tables...). Jerk chicken was just the right degree of spicy and flavorful. Meat in the goat curry was perfectly cooked and delicately spiced. Rice, cabbage, and plantains all good. Proprietor is a sweetheart and wants you to eat well. Portions are good but not too big - don't be intimidated by the "large". Prices are not super cheap, but that likely enables the quality of the food. Has Red Stripe and Ting to drink. read more

This Cafe is amazing. The food is great!! I had the Curry Shrimp and my friend had the Jerk Chicken!! The owners are amazing and were very friendly. I will definitely be back. I recommend for other to try this Cafe. Oh and the music added extra Jamaica vibes to the place!! read more

Ava’s Island Cafe - Curry Shrimp with Plantain, rice and peas, and cabbage. - Caribbean Near Me - Leavenworth, Kansas

The food was ok. The curry chicken was much better than the brown stew chicken but not by much. Service was mediocre and cashier seemed unsure of how to work the register. Probably won't be back. Nothing about this place made me want to give it another try, which is rare for me. Cost is reasonable for quantity but the flavor just wasn't there. read more

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Great costumer service and Delicious tasting food. You easily order at the counter and select your drink pay and get out. Great island vibe and I highly recommend this establishment. You might have other choices but you PICK THIS PLACE!!!! The other places can't compare. read more

Amazing food and the owners are so nice. A must go for anyone in town. The jerk chicken is fabulous

Wow! Great service and great food! I felt like I was back visiting Jamaica, very authentic.

Amazing family-owned gem. Oxtail and curry goat are best I've had. Great beer and dessert selections. Highly recommended!

We stopped with with our 3 year old son for lunch, and the food was absolutely delicious the staff was awesome, they made amazing recommendations and make us feel so welcome! My husband had the curry shrimp and I had the jerk chicken! I highly recommend stopping it! We loved the ambiance, the music and overall had an amazing experience! And our son loved the food too! It's just a small spot but quickly filled as we were there! The chicken was so juicy and the shrimp curry was just the right amount of spice! We highly recommend trying it out! You will not be disappointed! read more

Was really excited to try this place so we ordered a couple of different things and it was all super flavorful. We had the lunch orders of ox tail and jerk chicken. Both was huge portions super tasty and hot. We also ordered the jerk wings, a chicken pie, and a beef pie. It was all delicious and really enjoyed the pies and wings. Cant wait to try this place again. read more

Best JAMAICAN food ever will go back without hesitation. the jersey chicken is spicy good

Loved the oxtail. Also have had the curry goat stew and Jek Chicken. Excellent every time. Can't wait to go back.

Small restaurant, limited inside seating. Great Jerk! Jerk Chicken that is. we were at a time we'll after normal lunch and they were out of several dishes. But jerk Chicken was available. It was delicious, sweet at first then an awesome heat, just right. Coupled with a Jamaican Ginger Beer , a fantastic lunch. read more

The best food around! Great service, staff, and atmosphere. A must if you are in the area! read more

Ava’s Island Cafe - Ox Tail, Plantains, and Jerk Chicken Burrito! SO DELICIOUS! - Caribbean Near Me - Leavenworth, Kansas

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This restaurant does not seem prepared to handle delivery options to Fort Leavenworth. Poor phone / customer service skills. I called after my ordered was nearly 30mins late for them to tell me they were out of an item and I still wanted, after I stated a substitution was fine they canceled my order without telling me why after waiting another 30mins read more

Ava's Island Cafe was nice little surprise find in Downtown Leavenworth. Upon walking in I was greeted with a smile and the sounds of Jamaica playing on the stereo. The food is very flavorful and the staff is friendly. I especially love their spicy jerk sauce. Definitely the first place I will visit when I return to Leavenworth. read more

The service was slow but a very friendly environment. I'm vegan and can't always find meatless choices, but Their vegan chickpeas curry with side of grilled cabbage was amazing. I totally recommend this quaint, small restaurant. read more