I’m so glad I finally had the chance to try this wonderful restaurant. I ordered a medium “main dish” to go, along with a flaxseed smoothie. The owner greeted me upon arrival and was very kind and welcoming. If I didn’t order to-go I would have enjoyed visiting with her longer! The food was delicious, fresh, and not too heavy. The injera was fresh and, to my delight, actually made of teff rather than wheat flour. I’m excited to try more things on the menu!
Craig Stahl
What a gem. Giant flavors from a tiny space. Lovely legumes. Not oily. Gomen is right from the garden. Teff injera made to order. The woman who runs the joint is a saint. She improves the east side of Sac Street like the Biofuel Oasis improves the west. The world needs more of this!
ynwa
Vegan combo dish for four was delicious. It had so many options from mushrooms to eggplant, potato salad to red lentil and all nicely complimented with fresh greens.
JoelPeterson
Great Ethiopian food. The millet flatbread was maybe wild grain, it was dark and tasted really good. The lentil and greens and potato dishes were great, as was the Ethiopian coffee and Ethiopian tea. The owner was friendly. The place is simple but bright and clean. All vegan.
Vegan4♡
Small, cozy three tables with four chairs each. Very enjoyable pleasant and gracious host.
Gopala108
The basic menu at Kaffa is the main dish that includes four side dishes-
Medium spicy red lentils
Yellow split peas
Gommen kale
Mixed veggies (cabbage, carrot, & potatoes)
all side dishes are served with plenty of gluten-free Teff injera Ethiopian bread
The main dish comes in three sizes-
large plate- $13
medium plate- $11
small plate- $9
I went with the large plate as I live a pretty active lifestyle & have a hearty appetite. I found the large plate to be the perfect portion size for me yet if you have a smaller appetite you can get the medium or small plates which is great that they offer that here.
The food was nourishing & healthy. The Gommen kale was an interesting Ethiopian take instead of typical collard greens that are served at Ethiopian restaurants. I found the Teff injera bread to be more whole grain & substantial than at other Ethiopian restaurants.
The owner was personable & kind. There are only three tables here so it feels like you are eating in the owner's home instead of at a restaurant.
Everything here is vegan which is great. The gentleman next to me was having his Ethiopian coffee with some soy creamer so even the "creamer" is vegan!
Besides the main dishes they also offered Sambusa- lentil or potato lightly fried pastries that looked interesting. There was also Ethiopian hummus & an option to substitute one of the side dishes on the main dish for a mushroom stew for $2.
There are several different beverages offered here including:
a unique Telba (Flaxseed smoothie), Yerba Mate, coconut water, & Ethiopian coffee roasted in house served with optional soy creamer.
There are many Ethiopian restaurants in the East Bay yet would come here for the experience as much as the cuisine. You might find like me that you will become a regular!
AveryA
Loved my experience at kaffa, the meal was really substantive with strong and wonderfully complex flavors. The injera was some of the best I've ever had and was a big fan of the spicy mushroom dish.
em w
Delicious authentic and vegan food! The owner was so nice and had great recommendations for us.
Vegetarian options: All vegan food!
Dietary restrictions: The injera is gluten-free!
Cat
Amazing food, my favorite place in the bay area. Options for vegan and gluten free.
A Mintz
Fantastic vegan-Ethiopian food in a quaint setting in Berkeley. This food is made with lots of love!
Vegetarian options: The entire menu is vegan, and for those that don't know...injera is gluten free.
We went last night and really enjoyed the food. Food is oil free and legitimately has great flavours. I know the woman running this business is having a hard time with the high rent costs in Oakland, so please come and support this small one woman business! Updated from previous review on 2023-03-04
Rahul Vishwakarma
The most amazing spicy mushroom and injira I have ever had !!
Sean Andrews
Best Samosas Ever.Both the Potato and the Mushroom Samosas are great! You can eat these on the go.
Kimberly Hernandez
Simple but very good food. ? Supporting small business!
eric Thompson
We come here a lot! The one friendly owner, cook, operator makes you feel like you're in her kitchen. She will do special variations for special diets. It is all vegetarian and healthy. I would love to see her get lots more business.
I’m so glad I finally had the chance to try this wonderful restaurant. I ordered a medium “main dish” to go, along with a flaxseed smoothie. The owner greeted me upon arrival and was very kind and welcoming. If I didn’t order to-go I would have enjoyed visiting with her longer! The food was delicious, fresh, and not too heavy. The injera was fresh and, to my delight, actually made of teff rather than wheat flour. I’m excited to try more things on the menu!
What a gem. Giant flavors from a tiny space. Lovely legumes. Not oily. Gomen is right from the garden. Teff injera made to order. The woman who runs the joint is a saint. She improves the east side of Sac Street like the Biofuel Oasis improves the west. The world needs more of this!
Vegan combo dish for four was delicious. It had so many options from mushrooms to eggplant, potato salad to red lentil and all nicely complimented with fresh greens.
Great Ethiopian food. The millet flatbread was maybe wild grain, it was dark and tasted really good. The lentil and greens and potato dishes were great, as was the Ethiopian coffee and Ethiopian tea. The owner was friendly. The place is simple but bright and clean. All vegan.
Small, cozy three tables with four chairs each. Very enjoyable pleasant and gracious host.
The basic menu at Kaffa is the main dish that includes four side dishes- Medium spicy red lentils Yellow split peas Gommen kale Mixed veggies (cabbage, carrot, & potatoes) all side dishes are served with plenty of gluten-free Teff injera Ethiopian bread The main dish comes in three sizes- large plate- $13 medium plate- $11 small plate- $9 I went with the large plate as I live a pretty active lifestyle & have a hearty appetite. I found the large plate to be the perfect portion size for me yet if you have a smaller appetite you can get the medium or small plates which is great that they offer that here. The food was nourishing & healthy. The Gommen kale was an interesting Ethiopian take instead of typical collard greens that are served at Ethiopian restaurants. I found the Teff injera bread to be more whole grain & substantial than at other Ethiopian restaurants. The owner was personable & kind. There are only three tables here so it feels like you are eating in the owner's home instead of at a restaurant. Everything here is vegan which is great. The gentleman next to me was having his Ethiopian coffee with some soy creamer so even the "creamer" is vegan! Besides the main dishes they also offered Sambusa- lentil or potato lightly fried pastries that looked interesting. There was also Ethiopian hummus & an option to substitute one of the side dishes on the main dish for a mushroom stew for $2. There are several different beverages offered here including: a unique Telba (Flaxseed smoothie), Yerba Mate, coconut water, & Ethiopian coffee roasted in house served with optional soy creamer. There are many Ethiopian restaurants in the East Bay yet would come here for the experience as much as the cuisine. You might find like me that you will become a regular!
Loved my experience at kaffa, the meal was really substantive with strong and wonderfully complex flavors. The injera was some of the best I've ever had and was a big fan of the spicy mushroom dish.
Delicious authentic and vegan food! The owner was so nice and had great recommendations for us.
Vegetarian options: All vegan food!
Dietary restrictions: The injera is gluten-free!
Amazing food, my favorite place in the bay area. Options for vegan and gluten free.
Fantastic vegan-Ethiopian food in a quaint setting in Berkeley. This food is made with lots of love!
Vegetarian options: The entire menu is vegan, and for those that don't know...injera is gluten free.
Restaurantji Recommends
We went last night and really enjoyed the food. Food is oil free and legitimately has great flavours. I know the woman running this business is having a hard time with the high rent costs in Oakland, so please come and support this small one woman business! Updated from previous review on 2023-03-04
The most amazing spicy mushroom and injira I have ever had !!
Best Samosas Ever.Both the Potato and the Mushroom Samosas are great! You can eat these on the go.
Simple but very good food. ? Supporting small business!
We come here a lot! The one friendly owner, cook, operator makes you feel like you're in her kitchen. She will do special variations for special diets. It is all vegetarian and healthy. I would love to see her get lots more business.
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