Explore African food at Zanzibar Cafe in Sugar Creek, Charlotte, NC, where you can enjoy authentic Liberian dishes available for pickup.
Order onlinePotato Greens
$20.95
Sweet potato leaves cooked in palm oil with chicken, turkey, beef and rice.
“This was my first time having the potato greens from this location and I can say this is by far the best I’ve had in a long time and I ordered delivery food was still steaming hot when it arrived I give them a 10 if I could”
Cassava Leaf
$20.95
Cassava leaves simmer with palm oil, spices, meats, and parboiled rice.
“Been looking for a West African spot that serves authentic Liberian food for forever. Glad I found this spot, the food was so good my girlfriend and I both ordered food to take home. I ordered the palm butter while she had the cassava leaf, and man oh man, they were definitely worth the price of admission! Definitely plan on making a repeat visit.”
Okra Sauce
$22.95
An okra-based savory sauce with optional extra proteins and starchy sides.
“Peter my guy. You are the most amazing restaurant owner. Your food is superb. Authentic African Cuisine. Your professionalism is top notch. Thank you for catering my children's reception. You brought the food. You didn't send someone else to bring it. I appreciate you, my entire family and friends enjoyed your food. Thank you so much. May God continue to bless you abundantly”
Zanzibar Cafe in Sugar Creek, Charlotte, NC brings a rich selection of African food to your table, featuring hearty Liberian dishes crafted with bold, aromatic spices.
Explore standout options like Cassava Leaf, Potato Greens, Palm Butter, Palava Sauce, Jollof Rice, and Fufu and Pepper Soup, each a satisfying centerpiece of the menu.
Visit Zanzibar Cafe in Sugar Creek, Charlotte, NC and enjoy your African food your way through dine-in, pickup, or delivery for a convenient, flavorful experience.
Acheke -No Protein
$19.45
Fermented cassava couscous served without a protein accompaniment.
“Best West African Food spot in Charlotte I know a Bowl of Fufu and Goat Soup hate to see me coming 😮💨😂🙏🏿😇🇱🇷 always recommend to those just trying west African food for the first time”
Beans Torborgee
$22.95
Beans Torborgee is a bean dish with turkey, chicken, dry fish, and rice.
“Growing up in Los Angeles I thought we had the best African cuisine spots but this one right here reminds me of Liberia in general! I haven’t been home in a while this place warms to heart every time. Amazing kitchen quality!”
Egusi and FuFu
$22.95
A West African dish pairing melon-seed stew with soft, pounded dough.
“Sheeshhh I don’t know who is cooking in that kitchen but great job I will be back I just moved to the area and wanted some good food and boy did I get it def a hidden gem the fufu and egusi was phenomenal delicious and full of flavor the best I’ve had in the states 👏🏾 real honest review”
Fried Potato Greens
$33.90+
Savory potato greens accompanied by a required protein selection.
“The food was great. We had the egusi with fufu and the okra soup with rice. If you are looking for a great place to dine that offers authentic African food, it’s worth stopping by to grab a bite to eat.”
Fufu
$7.95
Soft pounded-starch staple served as an African side dish.
“Went there for a valentines date to try the fufu. What we got was a whole experience worth gushing over. The food was amazing, staff was friendly and knowledgeable about dietary restrictions, spice tolerance and the works! Highly recommend and can’t wait to go back! Try the pepper soup! Thanks guys!”
Fufu and Pepper Soup
$25.95
Liberian pepper soup combines beef, poultry, seafood, and rice.
“I’m not sure why this place doesn’t have 5-stars because my service today was a 10/10!!! And the food really knocked it out the park. I tried the Pepper Soup with Fufu for the 1st time and it was like a spicy dream in a bowl!!! I will absolutely be back and that Egusi is next 😍”
Jollof Rice
$26.55
Tomato-cooked rice with chicken, beef, shrimp, and mixed vegetables.
“We ordered on Uber eats. The jollof was 10/10 and the chicken wings and beef skewers were exceptional!”
Kidney Beans Stew
$22.95
Hearty stew of tender kidney beans; extra carbs or proteins are available.
“This was the most amazing African food that we’ve had in Charlotte and we will most definitely be back. I highly recommend this restaurant. I had potato greens and rice and my daughter had cassava leaves and fufu. Zanzibar Café has excellent customer service, friendly atmosphere and clean environment.”
Kitterly Torborgee
$24.95
A Liberian dish with optional extra carbohydrates or proteins.
“Zanzibar is a place that gives you authentic Liberian cuisine! The owner went above and beyond to make sure our experience was one to remember! If you’re craving the authenticity of Liberian cuisine this is your place.”
Palava Sauce
$22.95+
Jute leaves simmer with palm oil, spices, meats, and rice or fufu.
“very affordable authentic African food. great atmosphere, very friendly, and great service! definitely would recommend”
Palm Butter
$25.95
Palm nut juice cooked with chicken, beef, smoked fish, turkey, and rice.
“Food was so good!!!! Fufu & soup and Palm Butter was amazing!! Reminds me of the food I had growing up. Best in town and I’m not even from Charlotte, definitely recommend and I’ll be back for more”
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