What can I say besides unique and delicious bursting with flavors I never had but that my taste buds enjoy so much I'm looking forward to my next visit!!!! You should definitely give this culture a try!!! read more

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I have found my next favorite restaurant on Walton Way... Timbuktu Cafe is a real diamond in the rough, a man from Mali and his wife from the Ivory Coast operate this establishment. We were greeted with a smile we noted that it was our first time visiting and the woman at the cashier was soooo patient and friendly, we order the Dibi Lamb and Jerk Chicken all of it was served hot and it was really delicious, be prepared to wait, this is not fast food! The dining area was clean and well maintained with your choice of booth or table. The ambiance was dinner dim but not to dark, I can't say enough on how my wife and enjoy the staff and the food. I look forward to visiting again to try different authentic African foods. read more

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Food was delicious. I will return. Feedback: portions were small. I had lamb (or was it goat?). Not the top grade of lamb cut being used. I would like more meat and less bones - especially for the price. Nonetheless, I will return. read more

the soup was good, child sized portion of rice was given but no biggie. didnt like that the prices seemed to change (go up) without an update to their platforms. Thinking it was $17 online but when i got there is was $20 read more

I love this place. I had a Nigerian friend visit in August and he's always looking for African food when he gets out of his little town. Oddly enough I hadn't eaten here before he came. Short story, the food is delicious. He was pleased though he made sure I knew Nigerian jollof rice is better. There wasn't a bad item we ordered. Absolutely delicious. In addition to jollof rice we also had egusi soup. I was introduced to bitter lemon and a malt beverage. The only gripe I had is it takes a while to get your food. So if you bring your appetite, be sure to not come starving. Otherwise, it's a visit you won't regret. read more

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This is the best African food spot in Augusta! Everything is on-point but my personal favorite is the dibi lamb with jollof rice! You cannot go wrong with that! Make sure to add the plantain when you go and try one of the ginger drinks if you haven't had one before! Takes awhile for the food but it never tastes like it's not fresh! read more

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We live super close and decided to try something different for take out.... HOLY MOLY this was so delicious!!! we didn't really know what to order and I can't even remember what we got but it was a beef dish and every bit of it tasted like comfort food, home cookin- African style. We were so satisfied and there was plenty of food! We haven't been in to eat and haven't really experienced service or anything, but when I called to place the order, the guy was super helpful to decide what to get since everything was so unfamiliar! I can't wait to order out here again! read more

Stopped by here the other day and ordered the egusi stew with the cassava fufu. The stew was very hearty albeit a tiny bit oily, but it was definitely as good as any I've had in bigger cities. The thing I like a lot about egusi stew is the nutty flavor from the egusi combined with both seafood and meat- I feel like it would be perfect to have frequently when the weather gets colder. The cassava fufu was like a very sticky/gummy mashed potato that went very well with the stew, and it was also served with some sort of African chili oil that added a nice kick to the meal. One thing I will note is that the waiting time can definitely be long (about 40 min+) so if ordering ahead is an option, I recommend you do so. I also wish the portions were a bit bigger but otherwise no real complaints. I would definitely return in the future to try out the other options and am glad there is a real African food spot in Augusta. read more

Timbuktu Cafe - Egusi with cassava fufu - African Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

A hidden gem in Augusta. I have been living in CA for the last year and get to try different foods daily. I was craving something different while I was home and decided to give them a shot. All of the meats were tender and falls off the bone, the rice was delicious and flavored well. The customer service was spot on and they were very friendly and eager to serve their food you could tell. It does take a "while" to get your food after you order, but they are literally in the kitchen preparing and making it after you order. So don't expect quick, chain food fast service. It's quality food made to order and it is worth the wait. I would highly recommend this place and encourage you to get out and try something new :-) read more

Pleasantly surprised. Not much to see from the outside (store front restaurant in a shopping plaza) but once inside it was a different vibe with colorful walls and exotic decor. The employees were very friendly. You can either place an order online to go or eat inside. We chose to eat inside. The wait wasn't too bad. I ordered the jerk chicken with rice & peas and cabbage with a side of plantains. The food was hot and seasoned to perfection. The jerk chicken definitely had a kick to it! Enjoyed every bite. Other items on the menu I'll be going back to try read more

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Very small sign outside so you have to really pay attention or you will miss it but once you get inside it great. Place was clean and well decorated with african carvings and dashiki cloth. The food is made fresh to order so the cashier giving us a heads up the wait time was appreciated. We waited 45 mins for our food and it was great. Everything tasted authentic. I will most surely be returning to try other things on the menu. I liked the place and recommend it just be prepared to wait because like I said everything is made fresh when you order. read more

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Let's get one thing straight right now!!!! There is no way in hell anyone can cook food well from many countries of Africa!!! No way!!! Having said that the food is just ok. Nothing special. Here is another business that could be an amazing place if the owner would focus on a smaller menu and hire/train another cook to cut down the hour and a half wait that customers have to endure. The long wait is going turn many potential customers away causing the business to lose revenue. Also, it's an African restaurant... please create an atmosphere with a playlist of various African music. No one wants to sit in a dead restaurant with the noise from a soccer game on the tv!!! To the owner... if you need some professional business consulting inbox me, I have a woman that can breathe new life into a business. read more

Great tasting fish. Service is a lil slow, but to be expected with food cooked to order. read more

Timbuktu Cafe - African Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

Slow slow service. Not recommended. The food is good, however. If you wait an hour, you'll be rewarded. I would have left, but this is a "pay first" business. I won't be returning. read more

Originally from Mali I happened to be here for the EYBL Nationals. I found by pure hasard this place and it feels like home. As the food is cooked to order, the waiting time might be longer than any restaurant but the wait is worthy. Dishes are really well presented. I order Dibi lamb with alloko (grilled lamb with sweet plantains and it is was so good. Some of my kids took beef maffe ( traditional dish with rice and peanut butter sauce) and they didn't leave a grain of rice. I took as a beverage Ginger juice and my friend took bissap juice(hibiscus juice) both homemade. We planned to come back with some of her teammates later this week. This place is a TRUE west African restaurant. Highly recommended to food lovers who want to discover African food. read more

Timbuktu Cafe - 5. Beef Maafe - African Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

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Where do I began, First off let me say the service was ok,a bit timely but ok, Second I love both Africa and Jamaica food but that should have been red flag from the beginning, Third the food was horrible it was so bad I threw it in the trash I purchased over $150.00 worth of I dont know what. I have never had something so nasty. Now I know eveeyone cook different but this was just disgusting I order about 5 different dish and every one was disgusting If I could give in stars I would it was the worst Ive ever had read more

Absolutely delicious. Read the full review here. https://wp.me/p2XUC8-bu read more

Timbuktu Cafe - African Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

This place is underrated. Not only is the staff friendly and welcoming but the food? Wow. I have had their food three times now and have not been disappointed. Super flavorful and amazing food. I don't know the name of it but that spicy sauce is superb. Definitely not for the faint of heart but my god does it add a great kick to everything you dip into it! Being Puerto Rican I am VERY fond of ripe plantains so finding some here was great. If you haven't tried any I highly recommend that you do. They'll add a nice mild sweetness to your meal that pairs with any savory dish nicely. Picking a dish to solely recommend is hard because everything has been so great but, if I HAD to pick something, I would ask you try they jerk chicken first to introduce yourself to their cuisine. It's a perfect starter so you can see just how much flavor and love goes into the food. All in all a great spot. read more

Fantastic authentic West African food in the CSRA. I highly recommend the Yassa Chicken. read more

Timbuktu Cafe - Yassa Chicken and Jerk Chicken - African Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

I love this place wish the service was a lil faster but overall the food is amazing. I have nearly tried all the soups and fufu

Hands down Timbuktu has the greatest fish ever!!!... if you go ...order the #8 .... I had it for the 1st time with white rice today and it was absolutely amazing read more

Timbuktu Cafe - African Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

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Absolutely mind blowing place... This restaurant has the potential to be one of the next big spots in Augusta! They just opened and staff is limited, but the awesome service and delicious food is definitely worth the wait. The staff is from Africa and will gladly explain the different items on the menu to you for a better understanding. They are the nicest and most passionately patient of individuals. I ordered the #7 and was asked if I wanted to try it in authentic form with my fingers and water (and so I did), and it was a truly eye opening experience, that I enjoyed. They give you water in a bowl (you can go wash your hands first, please do lol) and then they tell you to pull a piece of the fufu and dip/scoop it into the bowl of soup. Soooo soooo sooo delicious! Now this soup has okra in it and if you don't like or are not accustomed to the okra slime this is not for you, but you're definitely missing out on it. The beef was tender, the chicken seasoned just right, and whatever else goes in it was flavorful and delicious! The tea was a Hibiscus blend and so yummy and satisfying, I would have loved to take a gallon home with me, it was that delicious. I can't emphasize the deliciousness and yumminess of this restaurant enough, y'all please go check this place out, it's worth every bit of the time and the wait for the food and friendly service read more

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This place popped up on the suggestion list while I was looking for some lunch. I've only ever had this kind of food during the annual Arts in the Heart festival in downtown Augusta so I knew I had to go and check it out. It's a small place in a strip mall on Walton Way and so new they don't have a permanent sign up yet. We went in and were told we could sit anywhere we liked. They have menus on the table and also on the screen up by the register for takeout orders. The server came to our table and took our order. I only mention that because it might be confusing to determine where you order. I ordered the #7, beef with fufu and sauce and couldn't decide between the okra or palm sauce so she actually made me a small dish of both. I liked them both. The palm has sort of an umami flavor that is slightly reminiscent of fish sauce, but very good. The okra sauce is a little thicker from the okra in it. They also have a little bowl of spicy pepper sauce you can add or dip things into. What I did (and not sure if it's entirely correct) is tore off a piece of the fufu, which was like a warm dough, and used it to scoop the meat and sauce to eat. My husband ordered #4, djolof rice and asked to try the beef and chicken. He raved about the rice and I was fortunate enough to be able to taste it before he ate it all. It's hard to describe because it looks like Spanish rice but the flavor is so deep and complex. It's a drier rice and very fragrant but has so much flavor. It really is the star of the dish. They also had the most incredible plantains. They were perfectly caramelized on the outside and soft and sweet on the inside. read more

Timbuktu Cafe - Djolof rice - African Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

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This is Absolutely the BEST food experience I have had in Georgia! Will definitely return with family and friends. The owners, staff and atmosphere was Awesome and the food was Delicious! Support Our Community and Respect Our Lineage...Visit Timbuktu Cafe. ... I ate the food so fast that I forgot to get a picture read more

Timbuktu Cafe - African Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

The food was AMAZING the Potato Leaves !!!!! Yes Yes Yes!! Oxtails were delicious, cabbage, & rice Lawd! I'm coming back to try egusi .... Highly recommend! read more

This food y'all !!!? Is sooo good ! Everyone is very helpful and informative. The drinks are amazing, the service was nice. Definitely our new spot. Even with everything going on, we were able to sit inside and enjoy our food. Try the ginger drink or the bissap drink if available ! They make it fresh every morning ! read more

Timbuktu Cafe - African Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

The food I tried at Timbuktu Cafe was good and bad. Per the counter workers recommendation, I tried what was called peanut soup. Wow, great flavor and the meat fell right off of the bone. The portion isn't gigantic but it is a thick sauce to pour over rice and was filling. I also tried their purple hibiscus beverage and very much enjoyed the sweet concoction. I've had this dish twice now and it was delicious both times. On the other hand, I found the ginger beverage to be a bit too strong for my personal liking and would recommend sharing it with a few people or mixing it with something else. Lastly, they had something of a sweet grained soupy pudding that I would not recommend, the flavor was fine but if you have a thing for textures it may be hard to enjoy. Possibly another thing to share for the experience. From the exterior, this is just another shop in a strip mall and you'd easily pass right by it. That being said, the inside has vibrant color scheming and the decorations were quite attractive. I've only ordered out so I can't speak to experiences dining in or the noise levels but there appeared to be plenty of space in the large room with private short walled booths. Everything seemed well cared for and clean, so no issues to address there. The food does take a while to prepare, and you will probably have to wait. That being said the folks working there were incredibly pleasant and I will gladly return when the craving hits. Parking should never be an issue as they have a lot right in front of the building. The menu is posted online with prices included, though I didn't see the dessert my friend ordered and you'll have to click on the beverage text to expand the menu. If you're interested in trying something fun but different give Timbuktu Cafe a try. You can bet I'll order the peanut soup and hibiscus beverage again. read more

Got takeout for dinner this week and ordered the Cassava Leaf Soup and Soup Kandj (#11), both with fufu. They were both very good, but the Cassava Leaf will be my go to soup/stew in the future. The flavors are by far my favorite. #7 is a close 2nd. read more

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You must eat here! The flavors.... it's the best. I've been 4 times and got pickup once. The best dish I had was the fish. It was so juicy, tender, and full of delicious flavor... it was eye opening for me to West African cuisine. Everything is well worth the wait. It seems a family runs the place and are all immigrants to the US. They are all friendly and bashful about compliments. The decor is vibrant and bright African colors. This place has great potential! read more

The food was really good and filling but my oxtails were a little overcooked & tough overall it was a good experience I'd definitely go back

This spot is AMAZING. So much flavor. I'm only upset that I didn't find it sooner than last weekend lol. I've ordered the Oxtail meal and beef w/ fufu (twice). My mom ordered the Jollof rice with grilled chicken. She really enjoyed it, but kept raving about their cabbage. I tried it and it SLAPS do you hear me?! Even tried their fish patty. A bit cold, but so full of flavor I didn't mind. I will double check before I leave next time though. Only con about this place, is there's a bit of a wait time, but understandable as it's a small family business. Just don't go on an empty stomach lol. Can't wait to go again! This time I'll call it in ;) read more

Worst service ever!!! Was first customer in business at opening. Took my food over and hour to come out. Lady behind counter had a bad attitude and food was not all that great. read more

I would highly recommend this place. I ordered lamb, cucumber salad, and plantains. The lamb was very tender, the cucumber said was delicious and the plantains were the best I have ever eaten. The portions are small but enough to satisfy you. If you're expecting to have leftovers then this is not the place to go. read more

Suprised to see an African restaurant in Augusta. So I had to stop in to support. I ordered three different dishes which I all loved. The place is clean and the host was friendly and helpful. I've eaten west African food in NYC, MD, DC, Charlotte and this was right up there with the best I've had. But the portion size was less than half of the other places I've been . That's what I really didn't understand 12.00 to 15.00 a dish should have bigger portions read more

I tried them for the first time and for the ox tail with rice, cabbage and plantain. I also got a beef patty. The food was good but a little on the greasy side and didn't have a long wait maybe 20 minutes The staff was polite. I wish the meat portion was a little more for the price. read more

Timbuktu Cafe - Oxtail stew plate - African Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

Thank you Omar for this absolutely delicious hibiscus drink!!! Refreshing and home made. Looking forward to trying the fufu :)

Had my first experience at a West African (Senegal, Ghana, Mali, Ivory Coast) style restaurant, Timbuktu Cafe, in Augusta, GA. All I can say is WOW!!! The meals (yes, we went TWICE and got extra to bring back) were truly DELICIOUS. It is a small Mom & Pop style establishment without fancy pretense but the decor is attractive, the owners are welcoming, and it is very clean. We had the Djollof Rice with Chicken, the Thiebu Djen with Snapper Fish, the Dibbi Lamb, Fufu and the Beef w Okra Sauce. Everything is cooked fresh to order, so be patient- there is a wait time involved (40-60 minutes). Just sit back and relax because it's meant to be a home like experience chatting with friends or family beforehand. You can also call ahead an hour for takeout. Prices are under $20. Highly recommend supporting this special place! read more

I don't know a lot about African food, but this place is really, really good. Reminds me of Caribbean, more so Jamaican, but with flavors I can't really describe. It takes forever and is kind of disorganized but well worth it. #1 with fish is my favorite. Ox tails and their beef patties are awesome too. read more

I was heading to Target for mindless spending, and caught the sign for Timbuktu Cafe out of the corner of my eye. So so so glad I did! It's a gem and a welcome addition to the area in my book. Super friendly people work here and were more than happy to answer questions, make suggestions AND brought a few samples. Love all of this. I was on a pescatarian kick and I was pleased to find quite a few options. I ended up with poisson braise and it was delicious. Succulent, perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked whole fish. I had mine with fried plantains because that's my jam and they definitely hit the spot. I could literally eat them by the pound. All of this was served up with some delectable sauce and a generous portion of salad. One of the sauces had a bit of heat, which I adore. The cucumber salad was a serious plus to cool off my mouth. I love spicy and the burn was totally worth it because it was a flavorful heat, not just fire. I'm a fan. Timbuktu Cafe also has tasty natural drinks; and I loved the ginger drink. Spicy, hint of lemon...so perfect. I've even gone back to pick up a bottle when I was stuffed up and miserable with a cold. Perfect remedy. This place is a delicious delight. read more

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Slowww one cook. Food to high. They give you a small amount. I ask for a refund. She was upset.