Wanted to try this unique new (for me) place out. I ordered from their website and waited almost 2 hours for them to first delay and then just straight up cancel the order with no prior notification or message. Terrible first impression. Unfortunately, I am not inclined to try them again.
Service: 1
Kate Austin
The prices match the portions. Many dishes should be coined as family style. I know many Iowans may be shy on the heat or even bones in the meal. Bones add flavor and if you can't do heat, the servers/owners can point you in the right direction. The new location isn't ideal for them either, but it's where they were able to find after hardships at their old location that were out of their control. I would recommend ordering ahead if possible. This is a specialty restaurant that is family operated. The rice and whole fish are on point. They also cook some great chicken! I felt a need to post a review to speak up for diversity in our food options in CR/IA. This may not be like places you normally go to... And that is a great thing!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Tilapia with Rice
trea woods
Please do not come here for African food. Her prices are different for each person she sells food to. I was charge 40 bucks for the a whole fish and rice . The fish was so.small that majority of the plate was just rice . She puts a huge random thing of mayo on top . The flavor was just awful.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Aaron Reinecke
This place is small and easy to miss unless you really pay attention to your surroundings and the advertisements. I needed a GPS to find it.The woman who served me was nice albeit quiet and hard to understand at times. She did her best to explain a few of the dishes to me as this was my first time here. That said, some of the dishes were not available. That was something I have rarely experienced, usually if a restaurant has been very busy. And this place had only two people dining when I arrived.The dish I had was the Palava with rice. I saw the entree had spinach and (after asking) chicken. It was also slightly cold. I’m not sure if it was meant to be served that way. The main dish was filled with oil. I was somewhat concerned when the waitress said she served something lukewarm to avoid the food being too hot for people. My main concern was the oil; to me, it made the flavor unappetizing. It also didn’t help that there were a lot of bones to pick out, leaving less meat in the dish that I would have liked.To anyone who dines here, there’s a reason they give you a small amount of hot sauce on the side. It’s VERY hot. Savory and flavorful but very hot. Best to mix it up with rice when eating it.Being honest, my first meal here was not very good. The people were nice but the meal I had was extremely oily. I can’t say the same for the rest of the dishes (as I only tried one) but it might be some time before I have another lunch here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Memphis Thompson
I'm Liberian myself and oh my gosh, it feels like home when I eat their food. The atmosphere is relaxed, it's friendly, the Tee and her mom are lovely and the food gets to you quickly. If you want food that feels like a hug or feels like you're part of the family, go here. 10/10 never any complaints.
My teacher colleagues and I are traveling the continents via taste this summer. We will definitely bring our students here to experience the Liberian cuisine. Portions are large. We got several dishes, including fried rice, potato leaves, spinach, goat soup, fufu, and the fish with plantains. There were six eaters...and enough for all of us to eat lunch the next day. Flavors were tasty. We all enjoyed the textures and taste.Not sure how to post photos...I have good ones!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Tilapia with Rice, Goat Meat Soup With
Andrea Bickel Happel
My colleagues and I were excited to find Tee's!! Servings are generous and delicious. Tee explained our options and made recommendations, as this was new to us. We ate there on Wednesday and I have enjoyed a few breakfasts and lunches from what we took home. There is something for everyone--her Coconut fried rice is a good transition into her African flavors. For more adventurous tastes, try the fish with Fufu and plantains...or goat soup. I learned something new--potato leaves are tasty! Get a taste of Africa in Cedar Rapids this week with Tee's Liberian Dish.
Angie N.
This hidden gem is tucked away near the med quarter in downtown Cedar Rapids. The dining area is very small and homelike. I was part of a group of 6, we got 5 entrees to share. Drinks are simple, bottled water or canned soda. The food portions were huge and everything was so good! The best thing was potato greens and rice (not on the menu, but someone recommended it). Tee was very good about explaining things to us, and patiently answered our questions. Give it an open-minded try and you won't be disappointed!! I can't wait to go back.
Mary Dej
Great food! So authentic and delicious would definitely eat here again !
Anne McIntyre
Great food! My first time trying fufu. I loved it!
This place is like a home away home. Good food, nice people and an affordable price. I highly recommend this place.
Angela Boone
I'm in love with this place. They have amazing dishes.
Dogwatch Of Cedar Rapids
Huge portions very good food a new go too!!!
Sarah Blais
Amazing! They really make you feel like family when you come to eat here. Portions are huge. You could easily split one dish between two people. Cedar Rapids is so lucky to have this new gem!
Keyoni Woods
The Casavaleaf and goat meat is great but they are never open how do y’all expect people to eat there if your never open highly disappointed
Wanted to try this unique new (for me) place out. I ordered from their website and waited almost 2 hours for them to first delay and then just straight up cancel the order with no prior notification or message. Terrible first impression. Unfortunately, I am not inclined to try them again.
Service: 1
The prices match the portions. Many dishes should be coined as family style. I know many Iowans may be shy on the heat or even bones in the meal. Bones add flavor and if you can't do heat, the servers/owners can point you in the right direction. The new location isn't ideal for them either, but it's where they were able to find after hardships at their old location that were out of their control. I would recommend ordering ahead if possible. This is a specialty restaurant that is family operated. The rice and whole fish are on point. They also cook some great chicken! I felt a need to post a review to speak up for diversity in our food options in CR/IA. This may not be like places you normally go to... And that is a great thing!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Tilapia with Rice
Please do not come here for African food. Her prices are different for each person she sells food to. I was charge 40 bucks for the a whole fish and rice . The fish was so.small that majority of the plate was just rice . She puts a huge random thing of mayo on top . The flavor was just awful.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
This place is small and easy to miss unless you really pay attention to your surroundings and the advertisements. I needed a GPS to find it.The woman who served me was nice albeit quiet and hard to understand at times. She did her best to explain a few of the dishes to me as this was my first time here. That said, some of the dishes were not available. That was something I have rarely experienced, usually if a restaurant has been very busy. And this place had only two people dining when I arrived.The dish I had was the Palava with rice. I saw the entree had spinach and (after asking) chicken. It was also slightly cold. I’m not sure if it was meant to be served that way. The main dish was filled with oil. I was somewhat concerned when the waitress said she served something lukewarm to avoid the food being too hot for people. My main concern was the oil; to me, it made the flavor unappetizing. It also didn’t help that there were a lot of bones to pick out, leaving less meat in the dish that I would have liked.To anyone who dines here, there’s a reason they give you a small amount of hot sauce on the side. It’s VERY hot. Savory and flavorful but very hot. Best to mix it up with rice when eating it.Being honest, my first meal here was not very good. The people were nice but the meal I had was extremely oily. I can’t say the same for the rest of the dishes (as I only tried one) but it might be some time before I have another lunch here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
I'm Liberian myself and oh my gosh, it feels like home when I eat their food. The atmosphere is relaxed, it's friendly, the Tee and her mom are lovely and the food gets to you quickly. If you want food that feels like a hug or feels like you're part of the family, go here. 10/10 never any complaints.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dumboy, Goat Meat Soup With, Boiled Cassava, Cornbread
My teacher colleagues and I are traveling the continents via taste this summer. We will definitely bring our students here to experience the Liberian cuisine. Portions are large. We got several dishes, including fried rice, potato leaves, spinach, goat soup, fufu, and the fish with plantains. There were six eaters...and enough for all of us to eat lunch the next day. Flavors were tasty. We all enjoyed the textures and taste.Not sure how to post photos...I have good ones!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Tilapia with Rice, Goat Meat Soup With
My colleagues and I were excited to find Tee's!! Servings are generous and delicious. Tee explained our options and made recommendations, as this was new to us. We ate there on Wednesday and I have enjoyed a few breakfasts and lunches from what we took home. There is something for everyone--her Coconut fried rice is a good transition into her African flavors. For more adventurous tastes, try the fish with Fufu and plantains...or goat soup. I learned something new--potato leaves are tasty! Get a taste of Africa in Cedar Rapids this week with Tee's Liberian Dish.
This hidden gem is tucked away near the med quarter in downtown Cedar Rapids. The dining area is very small and homelike. I was part of a group of 6, we got 5 entrees to share. Drinks are simple, bottled water or canned soda. The food portions were huge and everything was so good! The best thing was potato greens and rice (not on the menu, but someone recommended it). Tee was very good about explaining things to us, and patiently answered our questions. Give it an open-minded try and you won't be disappointed!! I can't wait to go back.
Great food! So authentic and delicious would definitely eat here again !
Great food! My first time trying fufu. I loved it!
Restaurantji Recommends
This place is like a home away home. Good food, nice people and an affordable price. I highly recommend this place.
I'm in love with this place. They have amazing dishes.
Huge portions very good food a new go too!!!
Amazing! They really make you feel like family when you come to eat here. Portions are huge. You could easily split one dish between two people. Cedar Rapids is so lucky to have this new gem!
The Casavaleaf and goat meat is great but they are never open how do y’all expect people to eat there if your never open highly disappointed