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African Chop Bar

Restaurant West african restaurant

😠 I am a regular customer here, there was a day I bought food from this wonderful restaurant, and some items were missing. The owner had to drive down personally to deliver the missing item to my house. The owners are very friendly and nice people and care about customer satisfaction, they have excel... People often mention customer, service, restaurant, time, soup, good, didn, rice, girl, price,


Address

2503 Finch Ave W, North York, ON M9M 2G1, Canada

Website

www.africanchopbar.com

Contact

+1 647-247-4634

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (125 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: (Family Day Canada), 11 am to 11 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: customer (16) service (16) restaurant (13) time (12) soup (10) good (10) didn (9) rice (8) girl (7) price (7)
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  • 1/5 Derrick O. 1 year ago on Google
    I am a regular customer here, there was a day I bought food from this wonderful restaurant, and some items were missing. The owner had to drive down personally to deliver the missing item to my house. The owners are very friendly and nice people and care about customer satisfaction, they have excellent food, the best in town. However, I am rating you 1 star today because of the RUDE and MANNERLESS "little girl" you have at the front desk. She doesn't know any damn thing about customer service, she talks to customers as she pleases with total DISRESPECT and utmost IMPUNITY. I hope you put her more in the kitchen, where she doesn't have contact with customers, until she has learnt the rudiments of customer service. Such a rude girl should not be the face of one of the BEST AFRICAN RESTAURANTS in Toronto.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ama A. 2 years ago on Google
    The only reason I’m rewriting my review is because you genuinely make the best Ghanian jollof among all the Ghanian restaurants here. Diminishing your hard work and recipe consistency would be unfair. However You still did not answer my question why some staffs charge 16 dollars when I pick up and some charge 19. I have tried to find answers but no one gives me the answers I’m looking for. I don’t like discrepancies, I appreciate uniformity, but I can understand your point of view. Thanks though.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dree D. 2 years ago on Google
    Listen yal, I'm so eager to try this spot...and even came to check the reviews for ideas, was so happy to see the engagement from the restaurant to its patrons, saying they are welcome to calls and questions...BUT ARE THEY? I just called and the reception I received...hella lacking! She wasn't really open to helping me out, atall! It was almost comical. I ended the call w no worries, i will sort it out myself. I literally only called based on the feedback listed in the reviews.🙄 Now I'm jus trying to save others from the embarassment. Let me throw caution to the wind and just have at it, as planned, prior to being fooled by comments in reviews🤣 ****Update!****** Had to pass back through and provide a better rating after Mercy (store owner or manager) came through w the check-in. Amazing customer service will always smooth over hiccups! True to my word tho, I still placed an order several hours later. Mercy's call came after I had already placed my order (in hindsight, I think I needed the assistance and really should've added a rice or fish dish. next time). I went w Banku w okro & goat soup/stew, Fufu in light soup w beef, and fried yam & pepper sauce... The item I thought I'd really dig wasnt the one for me, lol...I REALLY enjoyed the Fufu & light soup and the fried yam w pepper sauce.🤌🏾The Banku w okro soup, wasn't as rich in flavor as I expected but the textures were fun, especially for eating w your hands. I think my other qualm is more of a preference, I prefer meat more seasoned, flavorable and a lil more fall of the bone (esp if in a soup or stew, unlike what i experienced in these dishes). Overall a great experience and entry into Ghanian food. I will definitely have to try the Jollof rice, Wakye, and or fried fish another time🍽️ Thank you @Blackfoodie.co for showcasing this restaurant on Instagram💯🙌🏾
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 edith A. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is very good, I bought from there a few times. The first time I got the bottom part of the pan rice but the food was good so it was okay, other times the food was good too. I made a recommendation to my friend and she purchased there as well. For 19 dollars the food was so small I was surprised. We understand that the economy is hard right now so you have to raise your prices. What I do not understand is giving less and still increasing the price. At this point some of these businesses are making it harder to fully support them and it is really sad. This is the 2nd Ghanian restaurant I can no longer support and it's not because the food is bad but because of the cut backs and price gouging. O well 🤷🏽‍♀️. Edit; to the owners the price increase nor the tax is the issue, it is the fact that with the price increase the quantity has been decreased. I don't mind paying the price increase or the taxes if the quantity wasn't such a small portion. No one wants to pay more in return to pay less. Pls address that portion properly as I paid the price and it wasn't a problem. The Quantity however was an issue.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ubuntu 1 year ago on Google
    Omg! How I wish I had read reviews on this place before attempting to even purchase any food item from them.I will give zero Star if there was a way to.First of all their food and other items there are cut throat prices.So overpriced with nothing to write home about food quality. I made the mistake of my life and settled on buying Duohuo or Tuo Zaafi from this place ,waited double the time they promised to make food ready and finally it .The dough part of the food was made fresh but the soup as well as meat that came with it was the worst I had ever seen.The soup had a bad smell and colour was scary dark with burnt aroma to it. The beef,liver or whatever it was and fish in the soup were like a week or two old.I tried to eat it but upon my first attempt , I threw up and dumped the whole food in the trash.For a Ghanaian food place,I am beyond disappointed. My worst food experience ever for sure.Stay away from this food place If you care about your health.Absoulety disgusting and shameful.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fubs 1 year ago on Google • 195 reviews
    My friend Leo brought me here to this food. It was my first time trying fufu. I can now die happy.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Berman G. 1 year ago on Google • 303 reviews
    Had the chance to visit this African restaurant. They do take outs. You can order from Uber eats.

  • 1/5 Jeffrey B. 7 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    The past 2 times I’ve had waakye at this restaurant the rice has been mushy. I’ve been very disappointed. I also feel the customer service could be better. You need to have better customer service. People can tell when your customer service is bad based off even when you answer the phone. Please do your waakye bettwr because the last 2 times I’ve had it , the rice has been wayyyo mushy.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jaynette A. 2 years ago on Google
    One word to say DELICIOUS!!!! I’ve been to this restaurant many times and not ONCe Have they failed me! 10/10 best jollof I’ve ever had in a restaurant! Like everything is amazing I love the food
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Guinéelle M. 4 years ago on Google
    A very nice and friendly restaurant. My puff puff and attieke with fish was delicious!! 😋😋
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ama A. 3 years ago on Google
    I love cooking Ghanaian dishes and aside specialty ones like "diehuo" people have enjoyed my cooking. So today wishing I could get some tasty Ghanaian food but not in the cooking mode I stared disappointingly at the restaurants under African in skip the dishes (note this has to do with the postal code) till I came across African Chop Bar; I got happier as I saw the selection available. Living far I decided to go all out and sample a wide range. Calling them directly (to inquire further), I was pleased with the voice on the other end of the phone-energetic and welcoming. Being very particular I thought I will probably have to tweak the cooked food to suit my taste. I WILL BUY AGAIN!!! When I went to pick up my food the reception was just like the voice-positive energy and welcoming, the presentation was excellent the food tasted real good (no tweaking AT ALL required) - goat soup may be spicy for some but I am sure you can request milder. The most important to me was how everything tasted fresh. Even the drinks are made on site. I particularly love the pineapple -ginger drink. Great job! Please keep it up.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 khufu999 1 year ago on Google
    For the price they charge for their food, they need to give better service, more food (better presentation). Bought waakiye and it was skimpy portions rude service on the phone and in person!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rolando A. 6 months ago on Google • 38 reviews
    Staff was welcoming and the food was delicious. We ordered the talapia, goat fufu, beef fufu, and kelewele.

  • 5/5 David T. B. 2 months ago on Google • 28 reviews New
    We had a great time with the cuisine, service, and ambience. Wonderful tiny jem with real West African cuisine!

  • 5/5 Hazel A. 11 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    I came here with my family after church one Sunday, and absolutely loved the environment. The staff and manager were so welcoming, and even showed us to their lower level so we can “chop” in comfort. I had the Waakye, everything was proportioned well and tasted great. Will definitely come back again

  • 5/5 Emmanuella M. 5 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Good was food. Well seasoned. Very welcoming S/O to uncle at the cashier! I enjoyed my red red and beans 🇬🇭 I will be coming back! The fried rice was delicious as well !

  • 1/5 Khwin C. 3 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    That kid at the checkout is mad disrespectful. You gotta coach her on how to deliver good customer services, she’s been like this since started. Very unprofessional

  • 5/5 Aj S. 4 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    First try and it was Great customer service, food tastes really good too. I recommend 👍🏽

  • 5/5 Selina B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food and excellent service. This place is legit the best African restaurant in Toronto

  • 5/5 Look F. 1 year ago on Google
    Their food is nice and their timing was good. Very tasty, try their food and you will agree with me on what I have said.

  • 1/5 krystal d. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve been here twice first time had an argument with the little girl in the front she gave me so much attitude then the other lady came out and said u like our food that’s why your here instead of apologising,I decided to come here one more time cause I do like some of their food items this time I ordered soup with yam and stew I paid twelve dollars for the stew not to even fill the container it didn’t even fill half of the container and there was so much oil instead of actual stew and this time it did not taste as good.I’m very disappointed cause I’ve spent more than 500 dollars at this restaurant. I would order on Uber eats and I would calll and etransfer them they should really work on their customer service skills and the portions of food that the customer paid for otherwise lower your prices cause that didn’t even make sense I would not recommend this restaurant tbh. Ok since they told me to be truthful even tho I was I did forget a few things I asked to have a sample they said no I left it then the girl told me to pay for the food and I thought I did cause I tappped my card but for some reason the machine was not working so I thought I paid for the food but I didn’t so when the guy told me I didn’t pay I was confused so I told the girl to come back out so she can tell her co worker I paid that’s were the tension began then she said I didn’t pay so I was confused so that made me upset but I looked at my bank account and realised that it didn’t take money from my account so I asked her if it didn’t go through why didn’t she say anything and then she started giving attitude and no I didn’t go off I was trying to explain u need customer service skills especially in Canada but none of you guys were understanding that number one thing u need to run a business otherwise you shouldn’t be serving ppl and I’d did tell the truth I just left out the things the were not as important to me so pls don’t call me a liar cause I will post you guys and tell ppl not to come here I do have a social media and a lot of Ghanaians fallow me and I don’t want to go there with u guys I did not even get an apology for the first time u just told the little girl in two give me the food so I can leave instead of saying sorry and number two there is nothing wrong with asking for a spoon sample it’s a yes or no I asked cause I have the right to and I still came back not only that I seen your reviews and it’s not just me who complained about your customer service skills so I don’t think I went off it’s a problem you guys need to fix.

  • 5/5 Tayaiba S. 1 year ago on Google
    This food was so good authentic I got the jollof rice so amazing I got the Waakey amazing!!! plantains perfect !the only thing?is the portion size is kind of small but overall best Ghanaian food I’ve had .QUALITY !!

  • 5/5 Alexiah B. 1 year ago on Google
    I ordered fufu, man was it one of the best bowls of fufu I ever had. Very big portions it was just amazing

  • 2/5 Keon P. 10 months ago on Google
    The food was ok, but the service was awful. I will not return to this establishment

  • 5/5 rupu s. 1 year ago on Google
    Great customer experience. Tried fufu for the first time and they tried their best . Food was good and experience was amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • 5/5 grace n. 2 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    I haven’t tasted the food yet but I’m already happy. The customer service in many African stores has always been harsh. But the beautiful girl at the front was top tear. The prices are understandable. 🫶🏾

  • 1/5 Trisha A. 2 years ago on Google
    Do not go to this restaurant I order waakye the rice was spoiled. I have to throw the whole food out because this is how bad it was. And the stew for the waakye no taste.

  • 5/5 natasjja C. 2 years ago on Google
    I just ordered on UBEREATS and I had to review here. The food is delicious and the packaging is fantastic. Tasty and well presented and the portions are large too. I will definitely reorder!! Well done


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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