Ike's Cafe and Grill — Authentic West African Food in Atlanta

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**Press & Accolades**

Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC)

Best Atlanta dishes: Peanut butter soup at Ike's Cafe & Grill

Nov 2022

“Ike’s soup is a velvety rich broth that is layered and nuanced. The Ghanaian-style soup is loaded with savory flavors coming from ginger, a hint of garlic, perhaps carrot and a vegetal heat from habanero. Each spoonful is vibrant and satisfying, with warmth and freshness. It’s luscious, and also nutrient-dense.”

Fresh Off the Grill: Ike’s Cafe Joins Team 360!
360 Media | Feb 24, 2026

Major Marietta Expansion: Ike’s is opening a 3,200-square-foot full-service restaurant. Growth on All Fronts: With Edgewood location on the horizon, Ike’s is positioning itself as a dynamic African culinary destination rooted in heritage, hospitality, and long-term scale.

Rough Draft Atlanta | Jun 4, 2026
How West African restaurant Ike’s Cafe & Grill is preparing for World Cup

“Ghana’s team has this collective story, a low percentage chance of making it. It’s like my dad coming from Africa 40 years ago, doing a store, doing a restaurant. To get three locations is like a 9% chance, right?” — Mike Kwarteng

Atlanta.com
Ike’s Cafe And Grill: Atlanta Seafood With West African Flavor

360 Media | May 6, 2026
A Different Kind of May: Ike’s Cafe & Grill Blends Culture, Celebrates Mothers + Opens in Marietta

Ike’s Café & Grill is defining May through the lens of culture, flavor, and community. From Afro de Mayo (Ghanaian-Mexican fusion) to a Mother’s Day buffet and a grand opening ribbon cutting.

Ike’s Cafe And Grill in Marietta

A Family-Owned African-Inspired Restaurant Brand Expands with a New Marietta Opening
What Now Atlanta | May 15, 2026

“We wanted to create a space where people could experience African hospitality, culture, and food in a welcoming environment that brings people together.” — Ike Kwarteng

Ike's Cafe & Grill in NEWS

Ike’s Cafe and Grill Planning Full-Service Expansion In Marietta
What Now Atlanta | Feb 26, 2026

“We started Ike’s with a simple goal: to share African flavors in a way that feels welcoming and accessible. The overwhelming success of our Marietta ghost kitchen showed us just how strong the demand is in this community.” — Ike Kwarteng (Founder)

For ‘passport to West African cuisine,’ visit this Marietta restaurant
Marietta Daily Journal (MDJ) | Apr 21, 2026

“One of the things that my dad is service. He taught us that it’s one thing to sell a product, but also the service that comes with it is what you’re actually selling.” — Kwab Kwarteng

Ike’s Cafe and Grill Expanding To New Location (Edgewood)
What Now Atlanta | Jan 8, 2026

“We are trying to corner every neighborhood in Atlanta. We see that a lot of customers from all over Atlanta come to eat with us in Norcross, so we’re trying to cover the drive so we’re 25 minutes from every major corner of town.” — Mike Kwarteng

What Ike’s Cafe And Grill Offers Diners

Ike’s Cafe & Grill — Full feature profile
Marietta.com | Apr 21, 2026

“This is a menu with confidence. Ike’s pulls from Ghanaian, Nigerian, Liberian, and Ivorian West African traditions… No gimmicks, no watered-down safe play, no timid little shrug of a menu. This section of Cherokee Street now has something with real personality.”

TRIPADVISOR

Daily

AYAMASE

$23.00

Spicy stew with green bell peppers and meats

JOLLOF RICE

$23.00

Signature tomato-pepper stewed rice.

JOLL OF RICE WITH GRILLED CHICKEN QUARTER

$25

JOLLOFRICE WITH FRIED TURKEY

$25

RED RED

$23.00

Black-eyed bean stew cooked in palm oil

SHARWAMA

$12 / with Fries - $15

WAAKYE

$25.00

Reddish rice-and-beans, served with boiled egg,
stewed protein, spaghetti, shito, and gari

WINGS WITH FIRES

$17

Served with Fries

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