I Love Fufu

I Love Fufu

⭐ 4.6/5 (265 reviews) 💰 $10–20 per person African

📍 230 E Benton St, Iowa City, Iowa

Restaurant Information

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.6/5.0 • 265 reviews
📍 Address
230 E Benton St
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
📞 Phone
🌐 Website
💰 Price Range
$10–20 per person
🍽️ Category
African

⏰ Opening Hours

MondayClosedTuesday3–9 pm
Wednesday3–9 pm
Thursday3–9 pm
Friday11 am–9 pm
Saturday11 am–9 pm
Sunday11 am–3 pm

ℹ️ About This Restaurant

Stepping into I Love Fufu is like being transported to the vibrant heart of Africa, right in the middle of Iowa City. The cozy, welcoming atmosphere is accentuated by the warm lighting and colorful, authentic decor that adorns the walls, creating an inviting and truly unique dining experience. The friendly staff greets you with genuine smiles, making you feel right at home as you settle in to explore the flavors of the continent.

The menu at I Love Fufu is a celebration of vegan African cuisine, with a focus on the beloved staple of fufu, a delightfully doughy and starchy dish made from plantains or cassava. From the signature fufu dishes to the delectable array of stews, curries, and sides, each item is prepared with care and bursting with the rich, bold flavors that define African culinary traditions.

💬 Customer Reviews

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"I would say a 4.5. I recommend looking at the menu before and possibly looking up some of the dishes if you aren't famil..."

— Customer #1
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"This was my first time here, i had the jollog rice with goat and egusi soup meal. Both were delicious. Waitress very nic..."

— Customer #2
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"NOT GOOD Let’s start with the food. I got the chicken shawarma with rice as my meal. The rice was horrible - seemed like..."

— Customer #3