Ava's Island Café

732 Shawnee St, Leavenworth
(913) 250-5995

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Erin Russell

My son played a baseball ⚾️ tournament game in Leavenworth and we visited this restaurant for a yummy lunch after his game. My 14 y/o had the jerk chicken and I ordered the shrimp curry. My son let me have a taste of the chicken 🍗 and it was delicious. The sauce made u want to have a second bite, but then my son reminded me that I had my own lunch 🍤 to eat 😀 Really fresh ingredients and our meals hit the spot. We shared a slice of carrot cake 🍰 for dessert as that was literally the icing on the cake! Delicious! Support local! Support family owned! Support mom and pop! We shall be back 😊 This was our first time eating Jamaican 🇯🇲 food! Thanks Leavenworth for a great visit!

Kelly Malec

Went here for a friends birthday lunch, the best jerk chicken I have ever tasted! I also tried their beef patty, brown stew, and their coco bread and they were also amazing! Definitely will be ordering from them again very soon!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Coco Bread, Wings, Jerk Chicken Large

Carl Whyte

Great customer service, food and atmosphere at a great price. Everyone in my party enjoyed their meals (oxtails and curry goat with ripe plantain and rice and beans). We sampled the red stripe beer and Heineken. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rice and Peas, Fried Plantains

Makeda Henry

It was an amazing experience the food was good and the people were so nice

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish Sandwich, Coco Bread

Phoenix

There was a 10-20 minute wait, because it's handmade food. The atmosphere is enclosed and very personal, which I enjoyed. The music is amazing. The food itself was PHENOMENAL. The kidney bean rice especially hit with me. The pineapple soda was also a 10/10. I would rate this entire experience a 10/10 but truly 100000/10, off the scale. COME HERE‼️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rice and Peas, Fried Plantains, Steamed Veggies

Craig Calixte

If your in need for a taste of authentic Jamaican food, Ava’s got the most authentic tastes near KC. And the best of service. You will always leave with a happy heart and a happy belly!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Trina T

Food is cooked to order so there might be a wait, but, it's worth it. Authentic.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lemon Cake, Wings

Shari Hardinger

I ordered the curry shrimp which came with rice and peas and cabbage. Amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

James Williams

Wonderful place to eat. The food is amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Curry Chicken

Michele Milledge

Absolutely delicious! We had Jerk Chicken, Curry Chicken, cabbage, rice and beans and plantains. The owner came to our table, got to know us and gave us delicious samples! The other customers were so warm and friendly, we felt like we had made new friends. We live almost an hour away but we will definitely be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Plantains, Curry Chicken

Colin Menendez

I came in here for some takeout when I was in town on business today. The guys working inside were all super friendly! I ordered some oxtail and it may have been the best oxtail I’ve ever eaten in my entire life!!!! Don’t let the fact that it is in Middle America fool you! This place is so good that I’m making sure I get another order of it in me before I leave town tomorrow!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mark Hornbuckle

Food was delicious, cooked to perfection! Definitely will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

carlos mathis

Honestly my go to spot for Jamaican food in Kansas. Good vibes, good people, and good music

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken & Oxtail Combo

Jake Huggins

First bite I said to myself "oh my gosh" this food is so good. Ox tail is amazing and the sides were amazing as well. Makes me mad I live 45 minutes away but I'll gladly make the trip to come back again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chaplain John Lewis Sr

Awesome food, my first time and I'll definitely be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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