Cafe Songhai

Solid food and excellent service! We'll start with what I ordered:Jollof Efo Riro w SnapperSpring rollsBlack Eye Pea StewPounded YamsStandout of the meal were the spring rolls with Shito dipping sauce. Just yum! It was my first time having shito. The Jollof wasn't my favorite, unfortunately, but it finally settled the debate for me once and for all - I'm team Nigerian when it comes to Jollof. Although the Efo Riro was nicely flavored, the mix of collard greens did not compliment this dish as I thought it would. I prefer it with spinach and from my Nigerian food connect (Mina's Jollof in LA). Hers can't be beaten! Black Eye Peas were unique, and the plantains were cooked nicely.Now for the ambiance: We were one of two tables during the day, so having the place for ourselves felt nice. It also looked tidy.Our waitress was a sweetheart. I forgot her name, but she was attentive.Would I return? Perhaps when revisiting ATL. Overall: The experience was enjoyable!

good food & service it's ok...i would come again that's all ambiance was ok also Ok i'm just typing to fit 85 words lol

This place has been on my radar for ages, and I finally got to try it with a takeout order! Here's why it's a solid 4 stars:Website Wins: First off, major props for the website. It's gorgeous and the menu descriptions are super detailed. Huge plus for anyone new to the cuisine, like me!Top-Notch Takeout: The restaurant itself was clean and the staff was friendly. But the real star was the packaging! Everything in my order was perfectly portioned in the box and still warm when I got home. No soggy rice here - huge win!Flavor Explosion: Now, onto the food! Everything was bursting with flavor. Even the egg rolls were perfectly seasoned. The chicken was melt-in-your-mouth tender and the tilapia had a fantastic crisp. Plus, the white basmati rice had a subtle savory note that I loved.Bonus! I saw on their website that they have music nights. Definitely gonna check that out next time - this place seems to have a great vibe!Overall, a delicious and well-executed takeout experience. Looking forward to dining in and enjoying the music next time!

The food was delicious but I found service to be slow and menu to be misleading. I ordered Waakye which states it is vegetarian but after eating and asking how it was made, I found out it had shrimp and dried fish. I was very disappointed to find this out afterwards and trusting the menu that if it states V for vegetarian, it isn't.

Ate here a week ago and still dreaming about the Suya fries! I actually learned of this spot from a non-related Yelp review that mentioned the restaurant - looked it up and it was 12 mins away from me! I've been looking for a new African restaurant to try close by, so it was really just my luck. We came for takeout on a slow Sunday - the wonderful waitress helped us order (didn't get her name). She even kindly brought our order to the car while we were waiting, very nice of her.We ordered Suya fries, Suya beef & jollof with goat and plantain. Truly blown away by the Suya fries as I've never had anything like it before - delicious. The flavors were THERE. Seasoning was on point and the mayo based sauce on top was so damn good. Beef was flavorful and juicy. Jollof and goat was spicy and also delicious. I can't speak for in-dining experience, however they do have a stage inside, so looks like they host various events throughout the week. I will absolutely be returning. So happy we found this tucked away gem!!!!!

I literally felt like I was somewhere in Africa after eating here. The hospitality was exceptional and Matthew went above and beyond to make it worth the hour drive. The background music makes it so much more enjoyable. I had the Egusi and pounded yam and every taste buds comes alive. I'm definitely coming back #10_Stars

Delicious E African fare in a dim, intimate setting.Wish we could have gone on a day there was a live performance! I've gone here twice and their stews and swallows don't disappoint. This time around we tried their jollof rice which was super flavorful - not too wet like I've had it in the past either. They also have vegetarian/vegan-friendly options which was perfect for my vegan friends.My chicken was great but my friends' beef was on the tougher side. Service was normal and they played music videos on the TVs lol.I got a drink - The Akwaaba- which was pretty delicious and a good blend of their house whisky and lemonade. Overall Cafe Songhai never disappoints when I'm craving fufu and other swallows!

Read my words very closely this is hands-down the best African food that I have had in Atlanta, the Egusi with chicken soup was amazing! Fufu pounded yam was good also!

The restaurant had a great atmosphere and host. This was my first time visiting the restaurant and having African food. Matthew was phenomenal in explaining all of the dishes and suggestions for my first time. The food was phenomenal, flavorful, with a tinge of spice. I loved it and will be back to finish the rest of the menu.

There was a misunderstanding which caused me to cancel my order, but the owner ended up calling me back. He gave me the meal on the house. Thank you. egusi and fufu was so good.