Africanne on Main

Veg Options West African Buffet, Vegan Menu

★ 4.5 · $$ · Hours

LunchDinnerTakeoutGroupsFamilies

lightbulb Popular tips:  "Visit on Tuesdays for the best and widest vegan selection" "Visit on Tuesdays for the best and widest vegan selection"
"Try the seasoned vegan egusi and tofu dishes"
"Sanitize hands before serving yourself at the buffet"
"Be aware that containers are styrofoam, which some may want to avoid"
"Expect some variability in food temperature and freshness"
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  tofu, jollof rice, fried plantain tofu — popular (×2)
jollof rice — popular (×3)
fried plantain — fan-favourite
rice and beans — fan-favourite
collard greens — fan-favourite
 

thumb_up Praised for:  friendly staff, nice atmosphere, many vegan options friendly staff ×3
nice atmosphere ×2
many vegan options ×2
quiet
clearly marked vegan ×2
 

Africanne on Main is a West African buffet-style restaurant in downtown Richmond offering a rotating menu with many flavorful vegan dishes, especially notable on Tuesdays. The venue has a welcoming, casual atmosphere with homemade dishes like vegan tofu, jollof rice, and egusi. While the buffet setup is convenient and affordable, some reviews mention styrofoam containers and temperature inconsistencies with food.