African Soul Food
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African Soul Food

4.7 (113 reviews)
← Vanier
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ABOUT

Located in Vanier, this African grocery store offers authentic West African ingredients and prepared foods. The shop stocks hard-to-find staples like grains, spices, and specialty products alongside fresh prepared dishes. With a 4.7-star rating from over 100 reviews, it’s a reliable source for both cooking at home and quick meals.

HOURS

Sunday 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Monday 10:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday 10:30 am - 7:30 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday (today) 10:30 am - 6:30 pm

RESTAURANT DETAILS

♿ Accessibility
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance ✓ Wheelchair-accessible parking lot
🍽️ Service Options
✓ Delivery
💳 Payments
✓ Credit cards ✓ Debit cards ✓ NFC mobile payments

REVIEWS

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Maya Farrah
October 19, 2025
★☆☆☆☆

Absolutely terrible store with horrible customer service. They deceive you with the product prices and send the wrong items when you order on Uber Eats. Avoid buying from this store if you don’t want to waste your money

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Peppur A
March 11, 2025
★☆☆☆☆

Beautiful store. Lovely people!

Lowered the review from 5 stars to a 1. Would give a zero, if possible. It was a place where others could bring their products. Had a designer, make some for me, paid for the material and gave the owner a cut of the profits as well as other parties involved in making the product. Things were going well, the product was selling. The owner decided to make a cheap imitation of my designer brand and hide mine, so people would no longer buy it. What a complete disappointment.

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Edmund amin
June 30, 2024
★★★★★

Well organised, clean, and very good stock. Prices are ok. Service is excellent. Will be my go to for African grocery shopping.

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Emma Lui
April 7, 2024
★★★★★

This is an awesome shop! Lots of cool stuff. I got the frozen Nigerian-style meat pies. A bit pricey but lots of filling and tasty! They’re worth it!

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Shamaiah Sackie
January 20, 2021
★★★★★

So happy to have found this place! It is a one stop shop for afro-carrib spices and groceries, prepared meals, and African art pieces. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We were very pleased with our experience and will definitely be returning 🙂

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425 Chemin Vanier
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425 Chemin VanierGatineau, QC J9J 3H9
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🥗 Dietary
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Halal
Serves halal meat - even if they don't advertise it
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Vegan-friendly
Has solid vegan options even if it's not a vegan restaurant
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Vegetarian-friendly
Good vegetarian options on the menu
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Gluten-free options
Has gluten-free dishes or can accommodate
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Kosher
Serves kosher food or has certified kosher options
✨ Features
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Open past 10pm
Kitchen or bar stays open late - good for night owls
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Happy Hour
Has a regular happy hour with drink or food deals
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BYOB
You can bring your own bottle - call ahead to confirm
Confirmed Accessible
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Private dining room
Has a private space for events or groups
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Quiet / low noise
Good for conversation - not a loud scene
🍽️ Amenities
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Patio
Has outdoor seating - patio, terrace, or sidewalk
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Live music
Hosts live music or performances regularly
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Dog-friendly
Welcomes dogs on the patio or inside
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Kids menu
Has a dedicated kids menu or child-friendly options
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Full bar
Serves spirits, cocktails, wine, and beer
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Takeout
You can order food to go - call or walk in
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Delivery
Delivers directly or through a third-party app
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Cash only
Doesn't accept cards - bring cash
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