What it's actually like
Afro Deli is a beloved casual quick-service spot with strong praise for generous portions, affordable pricing, and authentic African-Mediterranean-American fusion flavors. Most reviewers rave about specific signature dishes and the friendly atmosphere, though a notable minority report inconsistent food quality, preparation issues, and occasional ingredient mishaps that undermine the otherwise positive reputation.
quick-servicefamily-friendlycolorfulwelcominguniversity-adjacentaffordable
Diners keep mentioning
chicken fantasticsweet potato friesSomali steak sandwichlamb chapati wrapchicken currysambusasfalafel sandwich
Ambiance
casual
Noise level
lively
Dress code
casual
Outdoor seating
No
Good for
lunch, quick bite, casual dining
Reservations
Walk-in / Counter service
Wait reality — Fast service with food typically arriving in 5-15 minutes even during busy periods. Limited seating means crowds can be tight during lunch hours, especially near the U of M campus. Online ordering available but with occasional fulfillment issues.
Derived from 64 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.
When to go
- Monday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
What's cooking
Appetizer
Beef Sambusa (1)nut free$2.49
Stuffed triangular flour pastry appetizer stuffed with ground beef sautéed with onions, peppers & green chilli
Beef Sambusa (3)nut free$6.29
Stuffed triangular flour pastry appetizer stuffed with ground beef sautéed with onions, peppers & green chilli
Chicken Sambusa (1)nut free$2.49
Stuffed triangular flour pastry appetizer stuffed with chicken sautéed with onions, peppers & green chilli
Chicken Sambusa (3)nut free$6.29
Stuffed triangular flour pastry appetizer stuffed with chicken sautéed with onions, peppers & green chilli
Chicken Wings (12)nut free$12.99
with BBQ sauce & ranch Sambusa
Chicken Wings (8)nut free$10.99
with BBQ sauce & ranch Sambusa
Coconut Shrimp$8.99
7 pcs shrimp dipped in coconut batter and deep fried to golden brown, served with cocktail sauce
Hummus And Pitaveganvegetarian$6.49
Chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil, served with pita bread
Mixed Sambusas (3 pcs)nut free$6.29
Stuffed triangular flour pastry appetizer stuffed with ground beef & chicken sautéed with onions, peppers & green chilli
Veggie Sambusa (1)veganvegetarian$2.49
Comes with hot sauce on side
Veggie Sambusa (3)veganvegetarian$6.29
Comes with hot sauce on side
Snack
Chapati Wrapnut free$12.49
Choice of beef steak, lamb gyro, chicken sautéed or falafel with fresh vegetables and Somali rice, lettuce and ranch (burritos style) with a side of fries or salad. Lamb gyro wrap comes with Tzatziki sauce
Cheeseburgernut free$7.99
Grilled hamburger topped with cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce, and red onion, served on a bun
Chicken Gyro Pitanut free$9.99
Slices of marinated rotisserie chicken gyro meat served with onion, tomato, and Tzatziki sauce on pita bread
Chicken Quesadillanut free$10.49
Cut of grilled chicken breast with sautéed bell pepper, mozzarella cheese, and sour cream in tortilla
Falafel Sandwichveganvegetarian$8.49
Chickpeas combined with spring onions, parsley, and Middle-Eastern spices, deep-fried and served with lettuce, tomato, and Tzatziki sauce in pita bread
Gopher Lamb Gyronut free$10.99
Slices of marinated rotisserie lamb gyros meat served with onion, tomato, lettuce, and Tzatziki (Greek cucumber) sauce on pita bread. Comes with a choice of salad or fries.
Grilled Chicken Sandwichnut free$9.79
Chicken breast grilled to order and Swiss cheese, tomatoes, lettuce and onions on focaccia bread with pesto mayonnaise
Somali Steak Sandwichnut free$9.79
Thin-sliced beef sautéed with African spices, Swiss cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and mayonnaise on focaccia
Veggie Sandwichvegetarian$8.49
Roasted eggplant, green and red pepper, topped with slices of fresh mozzarella served on focaccia bread with basil pesto
Salad
AfroGreen House Saladveganvegetariandairy free$6.79
Romaine and iceberg lettuce with carrots, bell peppers, onion, tomato, and our homemade lemon dressing
Caesar Saladvegetarian$6.79
Crisp romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, topped with grated parmesan cheese and our signature Caesar dressing
Greek Saladvegetarian$7.99
Romaine lettuce tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and bell peppers, topped with Greek dressing
Soup
Lg Veggie Stewveganvegetariandairy free$11.49
Homemade red tomato sauce with eggplant, onions, zucchini, carrots, fresh garlic, carrot, and African spices.
Rg Veggie Stewveganvegetariandairy free$8.99
Homemade red tomato sauce with eggplant, onions, zucchini, carrots, fresh garlic, carrot, and African spices.
Entree
★ Lg AfroSteak Dinnernut freedairy free$14.49
Shredded beef steak seasoned and marinated with African spices, vegetable oil, fresh lime, cilantro sautéed bell peppers, sweet onion, fresh garlic with homemade red sauce over basmati rice
Lg Chicken Currynut freedairy free$13.99
Cubes of chicken breast slow cooked with peppers, eggplant, carrots, onions, garlic and African spices, and served with Somali rice
★ Lg Chicken Fantasticnut free$13.99
Cuts of white grilled chicken with sautéed bell peppers, carrots, zucchini, fresh garlic, light cream sauce, and grated parmesan cheese, over Somali-seasoned basmati rice
Lg Veggie Fantasticvegetarian$10.49
Sautéed bell peppers, carrots, zucchini, fresh garlic, light cream sauce, and grated parmesan cheese, over Somali-seasoned basmati rice
★ Rg AfroSteak Dinnernut freedairy free$11.49
Shredded beef steak seasoned and marinated with African spices, vegetable oil, fresh lime, cilantro sautéed bell peppers, sweet onion, fresh garlic with homemade red sauce over basmati rice
Rg Chicken Currynut freedairy free$10.99
Cubes of chicken breast slow-cooked with peppers, eggplant, carrots, onions, garlic, and African spices, and served with Somali rice
★ Rg Chicken Fantasticnut free$10.99
Cuts of white grilled chicken with sautéed bell peppers, carrots, zucchini, fresh garlic, light cream sauce, and grated parmesan cheese, over Somali-seasoned basmati rice
Rg Veggie Fantasticvegetarian$8.99
Sautéed bell peppers, carrots, zucchini, fresh garlic, light cream sauce, and grated parmesan cheese, over Somali-seasoned basmati rice
Veggie Platterveganvegetarian$11.99
Combination of 4 falafel, hummus, 1 veggie sambusa, pita bread, Somali rice with a side of salad.
Side
4 PC Falafelveganvegetarian$4.69
Deep-fried ball or patty that is made from either chickpeas combined with spring onions and Middle Eastern spices
Chapati Breadveganvegetarian$2.99
Extra Meatnut free$3.79
Large Friesveganvegetariandairy freegluten freenut free$5.79
3/8 salted crinkle cut fries
Large Sweet Potato Friesveganvegetariandairy freegluten freenut free$6.29
Hot, thick cut Salted Sweet Potato Fries
Pitaveganvegetarian$1.29
Side Saladveganvegetariandairy freegluten freenut free$4.99
Iceberg lettuce, tomato, onion, green pepper, and cucumber
Small Friesveganvegetariandairy freegluten freenut free$3.29
3/8 salted crinkle cut fries
Small Sweet Potato Friesveganvegetariandairy freegluten freenut free$3.79
Somali Riceveganvegetariandairy freegluten freenut free$4.29
Basmati rice seasoned with African spices
Sweet Plantainsveganvegetariandairy freegluten freenut free$5.29
6 pieces of golden brown ripe sweet plantains
Dessert
Baklavavegetarian$3.79
Layered pastry dessert made of filo pastry, filled with chopped nuts, and sweetened with syrup or honey.
Oreo Moussevegetarian$4.29
Fudgy brownie with a layer of Oreo cheesecake, a chocolate chip cookie mousse topped with whipped cream
Tiramisuvegetarian$4.29
Italian dessert combining espresso-dipped ladyfingers and a creamy lightly sweetened mascarpone cream
Tres Lechesvegetarian$4.29
Ultra light sponge cake soaked in a sweet milk mixture
Non alcoholic
12oz Black Teaveganvegetariandairy freegluten freenut free$2.29
12oz Somali Sweet Spiced Teaveganvegetariandairy free$2.29
16oz Black Teaveganvegetariandairy freegluten freenut free$2.69
16oz Somali Sweet Spiced Teaveganvegetariandairy free$2.69
Bottle of Waterveganvegetariandairy freegluten freenut free$2.29
Celsiusveganvegetariandairy freegluten freenut free$3.49
Coke Canveganvegetariandairy freegluten freenut free$1.99
Diet Coke Canveganvegetariandairy freegluten freenut free$1.99
Dimes Fruit Punchveganvegetariandairy freegluten freenut free$2.99
Dimes Guavaveganvegetariandairy freegluten freenut free$3.29
Dimes Mangoveganvegetariandairy freegluten freenut free$2.99
Fountain Drink$2.49
Sanpellegrinoveganvegetariandairy freegluten freenut free$3.29
Sprite Canveganvegetariandairy freegluten freenut free$1.99
Other
Bbq Sauceveganvegetarian$0.59
Caesar Dressing$0.59
Extra Basbas$0.59
Extra Creole$0.59
Extra Italian Dressing$0.59
Extra Tzatziki$0.59
Greek Dressing$0.89
Hummus Cupveganvegetarian$1.19
Ranch Dressing$0.59
Sour Creamvegetarian$0.59
Find it
Address
720 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
612-331-2200
Restaurant group
Afro Deli Group