Ifka Cafe
1535 S Havana St,Ste M, Aurora, CO, 80247
Ifka Cafe Menu
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Address :
1535 S Havana St,Ste M
Aurora, CO, 80247 - Phone (303) 535-1017
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
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Kurt W.
I walked up to the counter and asked about the food. I'd never had African food, but I've always wanted to try it. The young man behind the counter was very helpful in describing what he had. After he got through the lengthy details and I had forgotten what everything was, I asked what he would recommend. He offered me one of the pastries in display while I waited with my coffee. Everything was amazing. He even gave me a discount because it was my first time there. Definitely a nice stop for breakfast and some out of this world coffee.
(5)Mark T.
Wowee! A few doors down from Maandeeq East African Cafe (previously reviewed by yours truly) is another Somali gem, Ifka Cafe (no relation to the now-deceased Iftin Cafe which was a different (but also Somali) eatery further down Havana. But I digress). "Now Mark", I hear you ask, "how can two Somali food joints coexist in such close proximity?" Well, if you'll just hush for a minute, I'll fill you right in. Whereas Maandeeq focuses on full, sit-down meals, Ifka is more of a coffeeshop serving Somali snacks (wow, try saying that several times in succession!) Among the items offered - Sambusa (fried pastries stuffed with ground chicken, beef, or veggies, these are indeed reminiscent of South Asian Samosas), Maandazi (think of a slightly sweet Somali sopaipilla - oh, there I go with the alliteration again), Bajiye (lentil fritters), Bur Somali (another fried-bread item), and so on. Stop by early (as early as 8:30 am in fact) for the best selection! Wash it down with a delicious Shaah (spiced tea). Or maybe a Qahwo (coffee) is closer to what you have in mind? Then, finish it off with that dark, gelatinously sugary sweet called Xalwo, or the white, coconut-flavored one called Qumbe. Oh, just point - you'll know them when you see them. Ah, I get it. You want a full meal, but you just ate at Maandeeq yesterday. Well, if you come early enough you can try Fouel (thick tomato-bean stew usually served with Canjeero/Anjera - see my Maandeeq review for more about this bready item). Or stop by later and partake in a Steak Sandwich. Yes, you read that correctly. Think of Maandeeq's thin beef steak dish, stick it on a bun, add lettuce, tomato, onion and Bisbaas (hot green pepper sauce) and there you are! And there's more! From Odkac (the breakfast favorite of chopped meat slow-cooked in butter) to Kalluun (a moist fish fillet) to even Cambuulo (sweet red-bean porridge, traditionally consumed at dinner). For its tasty morsels and general uniqueness, it gives me enormous pleasure (fanfare, please!) to award Ifka with 5 stars. Yes, 5ive, like the Jacksons. Well, there were actually 9 of them but you see what I mean. NB: Once again, per Somali custom, this is an alcohol-free establishment. Please do not ask for beer, wine, etc., as this is considered insulting.
(5)Heather T.
I'm not often in this part of the Denver metro area so when I found myself within five minutes of Ifka, I knew I was stopping in. I came in at an odd meal time - about 3 p.m. so a lot of the items weren't available. The gentleman behind the counter was super sweet and showed me a couple breads that were available and told me the name. The malawax bread looked like a giant delicious crepe so of course I had to try that. It was a little bit thick and chewy, slightly sweet and buttery. In short, I could have eaten about five more than the one that I ordered. I also tried the savory sambuusa which is very similar to the Indian samosa. I had wanted to try the chicken but was given beef by mistake. No matter, as it was spicy and delicious. The meat was ground with onions and spice. Very good. My light snack left me with a small taste of what Somalian food represents and I would love to try more!
(4)Chris R.
New to the neighborhood so the wife & I stopped in for a quick coffee. Mohammed was very nice & accommodating. My wife had a Chai latte & just a regular latte for me. Delicious, no more Starbucks for us! Mohammed let us sample the sambusa. It was excellent, a nice mince chicken in pastry dough that is nicely spiced. We will be regulars.
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