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Scratch-Made, Every Single Day
From slow-simmered egusi to smoky suya and crispy whole tilapia — West African heritage on every plate.
Gladys Greets Every Guest
Gladys walks you through the menu, shares the story behind every dish, and makes sure you leave full and happy. That's just how she does it.
From the Kitchen
Order Pickup or Cater Your Next Event
Everything travels beautifully. Order online for quick pickup, or let Gladys bring the flavors of West Africa to your next gathering.
Gladys Cooked. Marietta Listened.
Gladys African Cuisine is the story of one woman's love for West African cooking — and the Marietta community that couldn't get enough of it.
What our guests are saying
I stopped in Gladys' place after getting my tag renewed. Wasn't sure what cuisine they served, the delightful lady explained it was a mixture of west African cuisines but mostly Nigerian. I ordered the fried whole red snapper with jolouf rice; it was absolutely delicious! Everything was fresh and fl
David Alldredge
We randomly decided to try this place, and I'm so glad we did! I had never had African food before, and Gladys was so helpful explaining the different dishes and making suggestions. We tried the Egusi soup-- it was AMAZING. Gladys told us about the dish and how to eat it. Awesome food and great se
Amber Wilson
Authentic, exquisite African cuisine created with ingredients imported from Nigeria, and delivered with passion and African pride.🇬🇦 Her kindness and the music draws you in, and that food keeps you right there!!! Will keep you coming back for more. Thank you for sharing the plantains and a part of
Barbara Bennett
So me and my wife came to try this new establishment looking to venture out to something new and OMG, my oh my I'm so glad that we did!!! 😊 We asked the owner to choose for us bcuz we're not familiar with this cuisine and after we shared a dish we decided to order another dish that she recommended
Denzel Davis
Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Jollof Rice, Pounded Yam, Peanut Butter Soup, Fufu, Egusi Soup, Ogbono Soup, Jollof, Pepper Soup, and Suya
Where are you located?
We are located in Marietta, GA at 2932 Canton Rd #190
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Sandy Plains, Blackwells, Westoak, Noonday, Kennesaw State University, Elizabeth, Marietta, Kennesaw, Woodstock, Fair Oaks, Mount Bethel, Cobb County, Roswell, Acworth, Lebanon, Chattahoochee Plantation, Greenway, Victoria, Payne, and Mars Hill.
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