Family-Owned West African Cafe Brings Bold Flavors to Northeast Philadelphia

The restaurant will serve authentic dishes, from lamb and cassava couscous to egusi and fried plantains.

Courtney McGinley Regional Reporter
Photo: Official

A family-owned West African restaurant is set to bring bold flavors to Northeast Philadelphia.

Lynup Cafe and Lounge is set to open at 7803 Frankford Avenue.

The menu will showcase authentic flavors, highlighting meat and fish dishes. Standouts include attiéké with tender lamb and cassava couscous made from the starchy root vegetable cassava, crispy snapper, fried plantains and grilled beef or lamb.

They will also serve soups and stews, including goat meat pepper soup, cassava leaves with rice, and egusi, a dish made from melons, squash and gourds, served with pounded yam.

“Every dish is prepared with care, honoring tradition while offering a fresh, unforgettable experience. Whether you join us for brunch, happy hour, or late-night dining, our menu is designed to delight with bold flavors and inviting hospitality,” the website reads.

Ginger drinks, soda and fresh juice round out the menu, perfectly complementing the dishes.

Lynup Cafe and Lounge is currently preparing for its grand opening, which was originally scheduled for the end of March.

“Unfortunately, we need to postpone the grand opening event due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts. We truly appreciate everyone who showed interest and planned to attend. Thank you for your understanding,” the post read.

Visit the website and follow along on Instagram and Facebook to stay updated. 

[Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include the latest information on the opening.]

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Courtney McGinley is a Regional Reporter based in Pittsburgh, PA. A graduate of Penn State University's Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, she has been working as a journalist since earning her degree. Before joining What Now Media Group, Courtney was a Live News Fellow at Newsweek, where she gained experience in writing, breaking news reporting, interviewing, and editing. She was also nominated for a Mid-Atlantic Emmy. Outside of work, Courtney enjoys cooking and exploring new restaurants, coffee shops, and cocktail bars.
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