AMELIA

East Lansdowne · Pennsylvania

West
African
Soul

Amelia's West African Cuisine — where the flavours of Liberia, Senegal, Nigeria and Ghana meet the warmth of a Philadelphia-area kitchen. Cooked the way our grandmothers taught us.

Food is our passion, customer service is our obsession.

4
Countries on
one plate

Rooted in
earth,
fire & memory

Amelia's was born from a simple conviction — that West African cuisine deserves a proud table in Philadelphia. Not simplified. Not adapted. Honest, generous, and seasoned with love.

From cassava leaves slow-cooked over a low fire to jollof that smells like Sunday afternoon, every dish carries a story from home. We cook the way our mothers taught us, and we share it with the neighbours we are lucky to call ours.

"Food is memory. Every bite should take you somewhere you've never been — and somewhere you've always belonged." — The Amelia's Kitchen
Adinkra symbols of unity, wisdom & strength

Bring Amelia's
to your gathering

From office lunches to birthdays, graduations, family reunions, and cultural celebrations, we prepare generous West African trays made for sharing.

Custom platters of jollof, cassava leaves, palm butter, fufu, plantains, pastries, and house drinks.
Small gatherings, private events, staff meals, church functions, and weekend celebrations.
Call 610-483-2494 with your date, guest count, budget, and any dietary needs.
01

The Welcome

Step in to warm spices, slow music, and a greeting from the kitchen. At Amelia's, you arrive a guest and leave like family.

02

The Feast

Heaping platters of jollof, attieke and fufu — built to share. Pair them with cassava leaves, palm butter or our signature palava sauce, and a glass of bisap to cool the spice.

03

The Gathering

In West Africa, a meal is never eaten alone — it is a communal act of love and belonging. Whether you come with two or twelve, the table is yours.

Come
sit at our
table

HoursTuesday – Saturday · 11am – 10pm
Sunday · 12pm – 8pm
Monday · Closed
Reservations & Orders610-483-2494

We'll call or email you back to confirm. For same-day tables, please ring us at 610-483-2494.