Patience's African Cuisine is quickly becoming a beloved gem in Des Moines, known for its authentic African dishes that resonate deeply with both the local community and visitors. Located at 3811 Douglas Ave, the restaurant offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where patrons consistently highlight the friendly and attentive service provided by the staff.
Customers rave about the cassava leaf dish, described as "crack in a pan" due to its irresistibly rich flavor. The sentiment is echoed by many, including Melissa Davenport, who praises its exceptional taste and swift pickup service. Alongside this, other offerings such as the potatoes in green sauce have garnered attention for their deliciousness, further establishing the restaurant as a must-visit destination for anyone craving authentic African cuisine.
First-time diners, like Richard Grose, often express initial skepticism but are pleasantly surprised by the remarkable flavor profiles that exceed their expectations. From the moment you step in, it becomes evident that Patience's African Cuisine is dedicated to delivering a remarkable culinary experience that keeps customers coming back for more. It’s a delightful haven for food lovers seeking to explore the rich tapestry of African flavors right in the heart of Iowa.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves comfort food
Serves healthy options
Serves late-night food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
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Reviews For Patience's African Cuisine
Michal Worley
Jun 22,2025
The food was fantastic, and the gentlemen working were very friendly and helpful. They went out of their way to make sure we enjoyed our experience there. Highly reccommend!
Arica M
Jun 16,2025
Remember before she opened her restaurant buying a pan of cassava leaves my family loved it! This was back in 2016. It's like crack in a pan! So flavorful! Also got into potatoes green and it was absolutely delicious! I order for pickup & it's quick.
Melissa Davenport
Jun 13,2025
I’ve been looking all over Des Moines and surrounding areas to order cassava leaf! I called in and placed my order. Ready when I picked up. It’s absolutely amazing! Best cassava I’ve had in a long time.
Eickmajor Waylee
May 18,2025
Amazing food great service now we just need a better location or fix up yours more
Richard Grose
May 14,2025
First time buying food here. Came from out of state and was passing thru. I was a bit skeptical about eating somewhere I haven’t eaten before. But surprisingly, the taste of all the food I ordered was nothing short of amazing. The food tasted exceptionally well. Highly recommend this restaurant. Great job
Bianca Blakney
Apr 21,2025
Cassava was good! Liberian so you know it’s the right spice! My man had fried fish and liked it!
hayzel Acevedo
Mar 31,2025
Very fast and respectful service. The food was amazing. The spicy meals were very delicious and very spicy. Refreshing to finally have a spicy meal be spicy. Also the portions are very large. Ordered 3 meals for a group of 6, we split up the meals and still had lots of left overs.
Chima Igbokwe
Mar 9,2025
Love this place. The food is always fresh and very tasty. I always have to stop here when I’m in the area. The portions are also very generous.
Reviews For Patience's African Cuisine