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    Ava’s Island Cafe

    4.4 (51 reviews)
    ModerateCaribbean, Seafood, Soup
    Closed 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Arthur R.

    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!

    Jerk Chicken
    Kayla D.

    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.

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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.

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    Emily B.

    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!

    Curry Chicken
    Maraea F.

    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!!!

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

    Curry chicken lunch special
    Gail W.

    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.

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    1 year ago

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

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    2 years ago

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

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

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

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

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

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    5 years ago

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

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    We hit up this little joint after a day hike when our whole group was completely famished, and it…read moredid not disappoint! It's tucked away in a bit of an unexpected location, but that's exactly where you find the best hidden gems. ​The restaurant was busy, which is always a great sign, and the staff behind the counter were fantastic--super warm and genuinely caring. You could just tell the food was going to be incredible. ​I ordered the fried plantains and the Nigerian chicken stew, which is a killer combo of Jamaican jerk chicken topped with a traditional stew, served with their special rice and cabbage. The chicken had just the right amount of kick and those incredibly deep, slow-cooked flavors. Truly one badass bird, and the sides held their own, too. ​Of course, I couldn't run away without trying dessert. I brought home a piece of raspberry lemon butter cake and a piece of chocolate butter cake. Even out of a to-go box later on, they were phenomenal. This place is warm, inviting, and serves up serious comfort food. Highly recommend going out of your way to give them a try!

    Between a sweaty day of drinking and my inaugural World Cup game, something needed to give. Wah…read moreGwan was my answer to fill that caloric void and set the table for hours more of saturated celebration. Entering this cove of Caribbean meets Nigerian, I was pressed by the woman behind the counter. According to her, I would only get plantains. In response I mustered my best antagonist energy to match. Sure enough the menu opened up before me! Remember kids, it's press or get pressed... While she offered the last oxtail, I couldn't muster yet another slab of meat in KC that day. Instead, it'd be a mackable Rasta Pasta for this white boy. After a serving of P's and Q's, my dish arrived in kind. Lucky enough to dine alone I employed my best ravenous dog impersonation, breathing all of three times in the next ten minutes. It was as if world peace actualized, even for just a moment, in that bliss of now. Four big WAHGWANS from me!

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    Honey Garlic Tofu was DELICIOUS!!!!
    Honey Garlic Tofu was DELICIOUS!!!!
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