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West Bank Diner
324 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454, United States
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West Bank Diner

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pe
Review №1

Nice little corner Somali restaurant with breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. Breakfast ends around 11am. This place has some great food and if you come early enough, you can get free chicken soup!

Ne
Review №2

Had goat rice dinner and tea. Tea suger level was similar to Morocco tea (high and good)

Ab
Review №3

I was trying to place an order. I spoke with an unprofessional cashier and hung up the call. Getting difficult to understand his accent, I was patient, though, but unfortunately, he hung up the call. Recommended you provide a complete service

Ab
Review №4

Not that good. Overrated and they’ve overcharged me. I got meat with rice for 18 !!I got meat and rice and salad and a drink and a banana for 12 at a place a little more than 8 feet away.LOOK ARROUND BEFORE CHOOSING WHERE TO EAT

El
Review №5

Worat slowest service. No health department grade on the wall. I asked for the cashier to show me and he acted like I was speaking a different language

Fa
Review №6

Really affordable. Very good food

Ka
Review №7

Food is always delicious. Make sure to order before 2pm so that you can get the goat meat. Definitely the best meat choice to eat with tge rice.

Ab
Review №8

The food us awesome

Fo
Review №9

Amazing food, huge portions for the price. Shah tea is fabulous. Service is friendly. I felt like I was transported to another country, would definitely return. A truly amazing cultured eatery that is worth visiting.

wR
Review №10

If you want someone who doesn’t know how to operate a cash register, doesn’t know how to tell the guys in the back that all you want is a burrito, then tries to charge your card twice and then asks for your cash back and also won’t provide you with a receipt after trying to rip you off... then this is the place to waste money onNow that I have my food I am very pleased to say that sharp, broken plastic material is cooked into my burrito as well.

Mu
Review №11

Food is delicious and staff are willing to help if you have any problems with order..I do frequently order food here ..i recommend to anyone

Ke
Review №12

Chicken caletee (i think thats how its pronounced) feed 3 people easily. Best spot for a family feast

Yo
Review №13

The food is good and reasonably priced but the wait for the food was little too much

mi
Review №14

Great East African food 👌

Am
Review №15

Their east African food is delicious. A definite recommendation. Customer service is great. The manager, employees and people are friendly

S.
Review №16

I was a regular customer and I always got bad feelings from the lady that works the cash register. Shes rude, shes loud and she doesnt understand personal space. Her husband, the owner, has staring problems!! He will literally look you up and down if youre a woman without guilt. These two make it so uncomfortable just to order food its not worth going there for me anymore.

Da
Review №17

They were the only one around that opened on MLK Jr. day. The Somalian Pancake was my first and it was excellent! Also the mango juice was very nice too!

Za
Review №18

Good food, but they take a long time getting the food ready.

Ab
Review №19

Been eating here for years. Quality/quantity food for very reasonable price. Must have goat meat with rice and or pasta. Goat meat is usually available until about 3pm because its local favorite and they usually run out quick. Enjoy and your welcome in advance.

Tu
Review №20

Amazing spot. Delicious food warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Ja
Review №21

If you want some great Somali food surround by good company, this is the spot. The Chicken Suqaar is a staple as is the Sports Federation which is by far one of the best for large groups. Its got fish, chicken, steak, and goat with rice and pasta. Highly recommend taking your friends to this diner and enjoying the food. Also, the mango juice is amazing.

Ho
Review №22

I had a great dining experience here. I think went in after hours, but the owners were still very helpful and welcoming. The food was great, well portioned for a price that wont make my wallet cry. Great service and kind staffs. I guess I could say Ive found my go to diner whenever Im in West Bank and am starving.

Sa
Review №23

Great customer service with great food and friendly people

Ni
Review №24

Good food. Looooooong wait.. Not a grab n go place. Good food but.

bl
Review №25

The Best somalian rice in the cities. They freindly, very respectful and generous (feeds youth in the neighborhood for free.).

Je
Review №26

Incredibly friendly staff. Was there for the breakfast and everything was really well done. I would go back there just to get the ginger tea they serve.

gu
Review №27

Best fast food in the world wide its great place

Ry
Review №28

Food was good (first time with this type of food) but the service was not.

Ha
Review №29

Waited more than 30 minutes and server came to ask what we ordered(there was only one server for the whole place for a Saturday lunch. Wanted to order more, but no server was to be found for the next 10 minutes. Food was good but very poor customer service.

lu
Review №30

-0 customer service the owner just stared at us but offered no help we left and never going back they need a course on customer service

T
Review №31

This place use to be good! Not anymore! Bad customer service! It takes more 30minutes just trying find away to order food! And takes forever to get order to go once the order is registered!

kh
Review №32

One of the best Somali/East African restaurants in town. Where its lacking in service it overcompensate for in food. The food part is exactly the reason to visit West Bank Diner.Get their rice and meat plates. And if you are really really hungry then order the Sport plate. Its a big (a huge) plate of rice or spaghetti topped with three types of meats of your choosing. The Sport plate is meant for two people but could easily feed three hungry ppl. Make sure to order thier home made hot sauce (bis-bas sauce).Make sure to order the goat meat if they are still serving it. They run out of goat meat fast because goat meat is the G.O.A.T in Somali cuisine. 🤣The meals come with a drink either caned drinks or jucies, I recommend getting the Mango juice. The meals also come with bananas, you know like 🍌, and the banana is meant to eaten with the rice and meat and I highly recommend trying it (this may change the way you eat banana again, in a good way 😂😂)

Mi
Review №33

The best chicken and rice the best Somalia restaurant

Ib
Review №34

The best rice in Minnesota. Well cooked!

M
Review №35

Good food slow service.

Om
Review №36

They are good people and i will recommend you to go and eat delicious food.

bu
Review №37

A++++ healthy and organic

Mo
Review №38

Good all around and owner and his wife play major role in community 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

Ga
Review №39

Great food ,nice owner and slow customer service, still I love it enough to forget the customer service 😏

Ms
Review №40

The best somali food i have ever had but the woman who takes orders can be a little nonchalant when getting to you.

wo
Review №41

Great food great price.

Mo
Review №42

Order the sportimo with all rice and chicken kutelayte and Philly steak

Ma
Review №43

Very good Somali food, friendly staff, reasonable price

ad
Review №44

Wonderful food thats second none

al
Review №45

It is a great place to eat food. I really recommend this place, I like najibs food.

Il
Review №46

I only got food here once, and It turned out good.

Ab
Review №47

Great food with amazing portions, but the customer service ain’t the best. 😬

Ya
Review №48

Delicious food and great customer service. Love it!!!

ku
Review №49

Great customer service and great food. I love the food here

Is
Review №50

Great food with great service, best somali restaurant in the twin cities.

Mr
Review №51

Amazing food , has best quality of rice and they give you exactly what you order for cheap but the quantity is alot

Kh
Review №52

Best restaurants I think in my opinion in the whole United States you can order any kind of food you want to do Ethiopian food Oromo Food Somali food and American food lol...

Om
Review №53

They have best East Africans dishes ...

Kr
Review №54

Great food, quick and friendly!

Re
Review №55

A truley great experience. Ive never had such friendly service with such good food.

Mo
Review №56

Best Food and best service in Minneapolis.

Ab
Review №57

Great foodMasha Allah

Ha
Review №58

Great food for low price

Na
Review №59

Scrumptious food items r here.....!!!

mo
Review №60

Nice food with very law customer service.

Gr
Review №61

Good place to eat

Ha
Review №62

Very nice

In
Review №63

I have been eating here over 7 years And I like it. Najib is great cook

Ah
Review №64

Waiting almost hour to get my food very disappointed

A
Review №65

Great food and price

fi
Review №66

GREAT FOOD 👌🏾

Ab
Review №67

Great food and service.

ta
Review №68

Is nise dener

Is
Review №69

The food is awesome, but the lady that works as the cashier is insane. The owner must replace her asap!.

Bi
Review №70

Excellent Somalian food!👌

Mo
Review №71

Halal Fresh food

HA
Review №72

Phones are never answered to make order before getting thereWaiting is horrible..

on
Review №73

I love

ug
Review №74

Its very nice restaurant

Mo
Review №75

Dawg food 💯🤮

Mo
Review №76

Great food,Great people, Great atmosphere

Sh
Review №77

EXTREMELY expensive for mediocre food.

mu
Review №78

Very very very poor customer service. I dont recommend you to go there while the owner lazy lady is there👎🏿👎🏿.

id
Review №79

Very nice food

Wa
Review №80

Mashallah, very good food

re
Review №81

Reminiscent of homemade food.

Om
Review №82

Very nice food

Ga
Review №83

The owner is very good person and food so delicious, but they have low customer service while the lazy lady is there.

mo
Review №84

It is OK good community service and food.

EA
Review №85

They flipped us off

Ah
Review №86

Best Somali Food

Ka
Review №87

Its a good.place to.eat

Ad
Review №88

Good food

Pr
Review №89

Great food

Mu
Review №90

Somali and Ethiopian food

za
Review №91

Amazing

So
Review №92

The sandwiches are excellent.

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4.3 Rating
  • Address:324 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454, United States
  • Site:http://www.thewestbank.org/?page_id=65
  • Phone:+1 612-333-2211
Categories
  • Diner
  • American restaurant
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:6AM–11PM
  • Tuesday:6AM–11PM
  • Wednesday:6AM–11PM
  • Thursday:6AM–11PM
  • Friday:6AM–11PM
  • Saturday:6AM–11PM
  • Sunday:6AM–11PM
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Great coffee:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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