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African Market & Restaurant
5262 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207, United States
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African Market & Restaurant
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Er
Review №1

Reason I gave that 2 star Have none respect Black Young lady with short hair has problem terrible attitude with me so she don’t communicate right to tell me and I told her that I though it 4 fufu because I ordered 4 but she keep face eyes roll didnt write down paper I trying to calmly myself. Bec I’m deaf ! don’t understand what she say so I decided to call my daughter help me to understand what she say now I understand about for 3 soup ok. She begin be funny look at me little too hard during she pack foods set out in the bags I not appreciate what she did. I not going there again might not friendly. anyway foods tasty not bad but I and my girls love fufu with Vegs. But gave us small size that cost expensive no make a sense to me.

Ch
Review №2

Love this place. I come do my grocery shopping but always end up in the restaurant

La
Review №3

First time trying egusi and fufu, and I will say it was delicious, however, the portion size is not worth the price. The website says to call ahead, so I did, but was told they don’t do call in orders. So I got up and drove almost 20 minutes across town to order and pick it up. The portion is so tiny for this to be almost 20 dollars, so I’m pretty disappointed.

Mi
Review №4

Pleasant atmosphereGreat products

De
Review №5

The meat was really really old I had fufu and egusi the fufu was fresh the egusi was really gross and the chicken was extremely old. @Healthdepartment

Ch
Review №6

Their customer service is low, kinda rude. The food is not as good as the food in west Africa, but with it being the only place in Jacksonville, it hits the spot. The portions are small for the price. The meat is usually dry and taste over cooked and they need to salt the food a little more. And for whatever reason they are always out of fish.

Ju
Review №7

I am literally just leaving here now and the owner’s attitude is just terrible, I forgot my wallet and offered to pay through Zelle or cashapp, I have done this for bigger restaurants and it hasn’t been an issue but she decides to acts like it’s a big issue and basically walks out on me talking about I am putting her on the spot. I came genuinely to patronize a business but left cos I hate business owners that are rude.

Ta
Review №8

Ordered Jollof rice with chicken & beef and Egusi. Our first time trying, was expecting the food to be spicy but overall both dishes were delicious. Also did some shopping in the market. Will most definitely come back again.

NA
Review №9

Very awesome place and we found everything we wanted.

Ak
Review №10

The owners attitude is horrible, it was my first time, I order a goat meat pepper soup, and I was surprised with the size, she refused to sell me the food, that Im not allow to say the size is bit small compare to the price. What kind of owner does that?

Ti
Review №11

Wow where can I start the owner is very mean she argues with the young lady who serves the food me and my friend had bad experience the customer service is very very poor I gave 1 star because I will buy from the store but the bar area very mean when you have great customers service that will help when the food is right poor customer service

Be
Review №12

I was not a big fan of the Ogbana soup I ordered. It was tasteless - The fufu on the other hand was nice and fresh. Not my cup of tea

cl
Review №13

Delicious food and workers are very professional and knowledgeable. First time trying African it was bomb❤️❤️❤️

Lo
Review №14

I gave them a 4 instead of a 5 because they sell poison soap, black skin is beautiful I dont expect a black African store to sell bleach to blacks which damage our skin and make us look like white people. If you dont want to be black return to the creator and hope to return as a non black person during your next life but dont damage your beautiful skin. I would expect a Arab or Asian beauty store to sell us products and tell us to hate ourself but not African to do the same. All money is not good money.

Ka
Review №15

Customer service could be ALOT better. I ordered the Egusi soup paid quite a bit for a small portion. The soup was ok but the meat didn’t taste fresh. Unfortunately I do not think I’ll be revisiting this store/restaurant.

Fr
Review №16

I have ate at a Nigerian restaurant in 3 states but this one jack up their price of food for a small portion of plate.

A
Review №17

This was my first experience eating African food and I was sooo excited! Until I sat down and started to eat...the chicken tasted left over and warmed up not freshly made. The Jollof rice was not seasoned tasted plain. The vegetable soup was pretty good. I will try another place again. Maybe this was just a bad day

Ka
Review №18

Prices are too high plus I always buy from these people but today my food tasted soooo bad omg I couldn’t even eat it I had to throw away 17.89 cents because when I called the employee which is probably the owners daughter she stated that she’s not the boss plus my food had dirt in it I will no longer be buying food from here, everyone should know how unprofessional and dirty these people are

Ol
Review №19

Restaurant food is very tasty but kind of relatively expensive. My go to while in Kingsland, GA. Overall good customer service

Ka
Review №20

Fufu egusi is bussin 😋 and the goat is delicious 🥰😇

Vi
Review №21

First time trying fufu and spicy goat soup 🍲 it was delicious 🤤 Ill most definitely order from there again

Na
Review №22

Great customer service and nice place. We got the famous Fufu and Egusi soup. Im pretty sure that its amazing for what its supposed to be but it just wasnt really my thing. Thats because Im white af. Lol. Thanks so much!!

Ta
Review №23

I love this store! Its has meets all my husband African needs. Most of I love the black soap it makes my skin feel so soft!

Ni
Review №24

I asked how much was the fufu and egusi soup she told me we dont give prices over the phone 🤷🏽‍♀️ what if I didnt have enough and im driving all the way from North side airport road

Sh
Review №25

The place it self is fine and the staff was very nice and helpful but I just didnt like the food. Plus the price you pay DONT match the quantity or the quality..

Ta
Review №26

Great food prepared fresh from the restaurant side & a good selection of African goods on the market side. Great customer service!

su
Review №27

Ate at the restaurant. The food was delicious. We ordered Egusi and Jollof Rice. Next time we are in Jacksonville, we will make sure to visit again.

mc
Review №28

I travel from GA just for a taste of Africa. Im so glad I found this place.

Ke
Review №29

I called and ask home much a meal was and was. Told we don’t give out prices over the phone.. which means the have different prices for different folks no not today or any other day will you get my money and after reading the review and asking around learned the food is mediocre and portions are small and over priced but I guess it just depends on who you are

Bl
Review №30

This restaurant was definitely not worth the drive or the price for the food I got the Fu fu and eugusi with chicken and beef both the meats was dry and the portions they give was not worth the price, one piece of chicken of two pieces of beef which all where dry and hard I couldn’t even bite into it like it’s just been sitting under that light all day so don’t waste your time or money on this place.

Ke
Review №31

I ate from this place 4 days ago my first time trying fufu and vegetable soup I guess and beef the beef was hard the vegetable whatever was to seasoned and on top of that I had an upset stomach I know it was that because after eating that evening I had nothing else to eat I’m sorry but the food was terrible it was not worth the money

Ma
Review №32

Another hidden gem, while on vacation stopped by and had the eugusi, vegetable soup which comes with pounded yam and the jollof rice with my family . All three dishes were amazing my children and I enjoyed the great hospitality from the owner.im sorry for not posting any pics but when the food hit the table we dove in instantly no time to waste maybe next time lol, if you stop buy go ahead and order all 3. I warn you dont have any plans after you eat here its gonna put you to sleep.

Ga
Review №33

Havent tried but I know yall wont disappoint me on cassava leaf

Ve
Review №34

Its a great place to shop for African food stuffs and also they sell African Cooked food. Isnt that great yall go check it out and also have reasonable price too.

Kn
Review №35

Great service with authentic taste. My new favorite restaurant.

Al
Review №36

Do anybody know why this place says its open and tells you to call but no one answers the call nor the store is open???

ri
Review №37

Ordered there last month. The food is so good. I got goat meat, jollof, and chicken. They were so welcoming and kind. I live so far from there and wish I can just get me some food from right now. The jollof is too good!!!

mu
Review №38

Nice. Good . its got my needs. Clean too, but far from my residence. Very good customer service

Cc
Review №39

Wasn’t worth the drive. Food didn’t have any spices in it and wasn’t worth the price.

Mi
Review №40

The food here is truly a hidden jewel of Jacksonville. I will certainly be returning for authentic African cuisine. The retail store area is a huge compliment to this if youre looking to create meals at home with authentic ingredients. Staff are very friendly and definitely knowledgeable.

Ni
Review №41

The owner is very sweet. I stumbled on this hidden gem by accident. The food is so amazing. I ordered the Jolloff rice and was impressed. I highly recommend stopping in. The food is authentic and delicious.

ni
Review №42

The lady was sweet and generous. The Egusi soup, fufu, and jollop rice was soooo good. I will definitely return. Not to mention I enjoy they have a clean place with a market inside for some shopping.

Ze
Review №43

The food was so good. Ive been missing it for so long after leaving DC and Brooklyn.

Va
Review №44

The food is great!!..i love african food!!

am
Review №45

Nice place to do your Africa food shopping.. their jello rice is superb

T
Review №46

They already only had 3 items from their already limited menu and then they only had one kind of meat left and its not really a popular one. At the very least, have beef! Im over Nigerian restaurants never having what they advertise on their menus. Im sure the food is good but since I couldnt taste it due to availability and I drove there for nothing, I have to give this rating. My best advice, call before you go and ask what they have for the day to see if youre interested or not.

st
Review №47

Nice place. Ate pounded yam with Vegetable soup. Would have loved to eat something else but they only had Okro and vegetable soup. The Vegetable soup was good but the leaves were just too soft(over cooked)

ad
Review №48

If I could give this place a zero, I definitely would. I came here on a Monday, 4:52pm to be precise and the doors were locked. The restaurant hours says they’re open till 7pm. What a waste of my precious time. And they wonder why they go out of business down the line. Complete incompetence. Please do not waste your time patronizing this location. They don’t answer their phone calls either

Pa
Review №49

The food is very tasty. I love the Egosi soup. I cant wait to try other menu items.

Pr
Review №50

I was so excited to find African good especially since I enjoyed Nigerian Egusi stew being Ghanaian and all I must say I was EXTREMELY disappointed.I can say that they are generous with the meat. They were THICK yet not well seasoned 😔The yam tasted strange and the Egusi barely had seasoning only tasted a little bit of pepper.Pls SEASON better cause this was disappointing for any African meal.I understand American or those that cant cook this not knowing how it should taste but those of us visiting and desire our home cooked meal shouldnt have to regret supporting our people.I beg do better

Le
Review №51

Very interesting food. Id never had Nigerian food and my buddy took me here. Definitely a different kind of cuisine. I would give it a try again at another restaurant sometime

AN
Review №52

Great food!!!

Du
Review №53

Came all the way from Lake City Fl arrived at 6:09pm and the store was closed. Pleasei if your store is gonna be closed post ot on your page or let customers hours are affected.

Ch
Review №54

I wasnt able to make it to Ghana so I was excited to find this place. They cater to the West African culture mainly Nigeria but Ghana had a place. I had ordered the vegetable stew and yam fufu. The aroma brought me back to Kumasi and then to sit and speak my primary level of Twi was fun. I enjoyed every bit of being there. Great food prepared fresh from the restaurant side & a good selection of African goods on the market side. Great customer service!

Kw
Review №55

Price don’t match with the taste and proportion of food.

Ti
Review №56

Nice selection and good quality products

Na
Review №57

The owner is amazing and works hard to please her customers. She takes her place in the community seriously and works to please everyone.

Em
Review №58

Affordable products

Ja
Review №59

The environment is comforting and the service is beyond 5 stars! Egusi Stew/Soup was delicious with the Fufu! Large variety of fish, spices and oils. Very nice people and loving I will return again!

He
Review №60

Ok

Ol
Review №61

Good service and fast delivery....I love the food and I will definitely come back just for the food

Lo
Review №62

The food is very very delicious... And they are really sweet people i love this place...

A
Review №63

Market had all of the ingredients I was looking for, ordered Egusi at the restaurant and it was absolutely delicious!

Ja
Review №64

Great owners! My questions are answered every time I go in the store. They go above and beyond to share knowledge about the products in the store.

Ki
Review №65

Enjoyed the food. Went there for a late lunch and had fufu and egusi soup. I enjoyed it

jo
Review №66

The food is great and top notch customer service. Affordable prices too!

Ki
Review №67

Very Rude Customer service And very stupid lady on the phone, I mean super Stupid and ignorant

es
Review №68

I love this place, the food was great. I had to come back a second time before I left Florida.

De
Review №69

I wasnt able to make it to Ghana so I was excited to find this place. They cater to the West African culture mainly Nigeria but Ghana had a place. I had ordered the vegetable stew and yam fufu. The aroma brought me back to Kumasi and then to sit and speak my primary level of Twi was fun. I enjoyed every bit of being there.😃😊

E
Review №70

Nice place. Expensive though

Ja
Review №71

Variety of African raw food and items. Moderate prices and excellent customer service always. You can dine in also.

Cu
Review №72

Friendly with great service!!

ch
Review №73

Good customer service and affordable price

Al
Review №74

Courteous service, clean, delicious food....the egusi with pounded yam is a must try..

Te
Review №75

Somewhat ok, could do more with variety though, I see no reason why they shouldnt have Ofada rice

Af
Review №76

Clean environment food so wonderful

Ka
Review №77

Food is expensive but it was very n i ce to shop and get some African food to cook...real food

Ma
Review №78

Limited but very good African meals

Og
Review №79

Omgggggg! I ordered Jollof rice (on point); egusi (on point) and okra soup (on point)! Even the service was awesome with the text update! Definitely coming back!!!!!

SB
Review №80

Love the food!

Tw
Review №81

Great food, lively atmosphere, and did I say great food.

Ke
Review №82

This place is so overpriced on everything in the grovery part, but the food in the restaurant is fairly priced and soooooo good......

Ri
Review №83

Small but a good place to be, very nice people

Da
Review №84

Describe My Experience!!! Excellent Above And Beyond Expectations... Friendly Environment. From Day One They Have Always treated me like family.. The Store has a variety of Exsotic Chocies. The All Natural Organic African Shea Butter is the best in Jacksonville, Florida. The Food That They Serve (ie. Jollof Rice With Fish and/or Beef and The Egusi Soup) is Delicious... I give this place 5 Stars....

If
Review №85

Good people am regular here

Ll
Review №86

Great shopping experience, low prices on everything that I need

Re
Review №87

The goat pepper soup is awesome!

Li
Review №88

Got me some okra stew today, it was fire !!

Ni
Review №89

Rude staff

Ri
Review №90

Good place to shop

Em
Review №91

Excellent selection of West African foods.

Vi
Review №92

Everything you need at reasonable prices

ju
Review №93

Have really good service!

ri
Review №94

They provide quality nigerian produce..although a little pricey but thats alright

Va
Review №95

Friendly staff and good food... 👍🏾👍🏾

Ha
Review №96

Great place to shopp in African store

Qu
Review №97

Only 3 menus a day, market was ok but a bit over priced

Go
Review №98

Great place to shop

JP
Review №99

Authentic Nigerian food. $12-$15 per plate

Sa
Review №100

Great products and service

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4.3 Rating
  • Address:5262 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207, United States
  • Site:http://originalafricanmar.wixsite.com/africanmarket
  • Phone:+1 904-398-8242
Categories
  • Grocery store
  • African restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–7PM
  • Thursday:10AM–7PM
  • Friday:10AM–7PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:10AM–7PM
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
Highlights
  • Great produce:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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