The food is great, the people are great, the space is large with several big TVs. Good spot to watch soccer. I went to MLK cafe during the last Africas Cup and it was an amazingly good time. Definitely will be popping in for some games and tibs again now that the tournament has started!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SENAY
This Cappuccino didn’t just wake me up - it resurrected my soul
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Parth Savla
A great place to get your headphones on and just zone in into a work session. I had the cappuccino and hummus, excellent quality for the price.
I think if just the service / hostesses were a little more proactive in periodically swinging by and seeing if I needed / wanted to order anything else, I think they might earn a bit more.
But overall a lovely spot to get a reasonably priced, high quality meal and support a local business…👌🏾
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
No Matter what Just do it
A Culturally Rich Spot with Some Room for Improvement
This East African Eritrean restaurant stands out for its welcoming atmosphere and strong sense of community. The people around are kind and culturally warm — it really feels like a family space, which reflects Eritrean values.
The location is nice, and they occasionally host jazz and piano bar nights, which add a creative and relaxed vibe. However, one issue I noticed is the kitchen setup. When food is being prepared, the smell travels into the open dining area, which affects the comfort of the space.
If the owners improve the layout and refresh the overall vibe, this restaurant could become a top spot for cultural gatherings and hangouts.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
Deepayan Bardhan
Good food. Good people. Kinda shady neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
AMG's Soulfood
Long live MLK
Mussie Gebrengus
Very nice place 👌
Oscar Lopez
first time ordering online at this place, after 1 hour I find out that my order is canceled because they no longer have the product... and I find out because I dialed the establishment's direct line... I have no desire to reorder here
medhane mesfun
A well know place for Eritrean community. But it lack hospitality and internal decorations. It must introduce new things.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Christopher Chung
East African and American classics served in a dark sport bar.
Kelwa Beef, spicy tomato sauce and carmelized onions — flavorful and comforting.
Love the vibe, great spot to watch soccer, honey wine is my fav!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Bereket Feday
MLK cafe created such a warm and inviting atmosphere here, it's truly a haven for coffee in the morning and beer in the evening lovers.Here ,the Foul and Kicha Fitfit, which are traditional Eritrean breakfast food are a culinary delight! Each bite is a symphony of flavors that leaves us craving more.Bereket Feday
zelma lewis
I've had lunch at MLK Cafe in the past and thoroughly enjoyed the food. My friend and I ordered our dishes by menu number so the young server would not get confused. However, it didn't help, because she brought us 1/2 wrong main dishes. About 15 min. later she brought the spinach dish my friend wanted and we liked. The fried potatoes and shrimp appetizer were edible. The potato and cabbage dish was very bland. The injera under our food was dry, and we were both disappointed that neither of the main dishes were saturated with juices from the food so that we could truly "sop" up the liquid with injera as we have done in other Ethiopian restaurants. The music was very loud (we are Seniors and it was hard to talk).Despite my above comments, I am impressed that the restaurant is still standing strong, I hope, in the community despite the pandemic. Kudos to the owner!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fries, MLK Veggi Cambo
Sutuel Girmay
Thank you all for your help we appreciate it for your support and help in getting us through the day and we will look forward to seeing you again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathy Lenard
The service was very Wonderful and friendly they had Nat Bolden and Sharon and his Great Sounding Blues
The food is great, the people are great, the space is large with several big TVs. Good spot to watch soccer. I went to MLK cafe during the last Africas Cup and it was an amazingly good time. Definitely will be popping in for some games and tibs again now that the tournament has started!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This Cappuccino didn’t just wake me up - it resurrected my soul
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A great place to get your headphones on and just zone in into a work session. I had the cappuccino and hummus, excellent quality for the price.
I think if just the service / hostesses were a little more proactive in periodically swinging by and seeing if I needed / wanted to order anything else, I think they might earn a bit more.
But overall a lovely spot to get a reasonably priced, high quality meal and support a local business…👌🏾
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
A Culturally Rich Spot with Some Room for Improvement
This East African Eritrean restaurant stands out for its welcoming atmosphere and strong sense of community. The people around are kind and culturally warm — it really feels like a family space, which reflects Eritrean values.
The location is nice, and they occasionally host jazz and piano bar nights, which add a creative and relaxed vibe. However, one issue I noticed is the kitchen setup. When food is being prepared, the smell travels into the open dining area, which affects the comfort of the space.
If the owners improve the layout and refresh the overall vibe, this restaurant could become a top spot for cultural gatherings and hangouts.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
Good food. Good people. Kinda shady neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Long live MLK
Very nice place 👌
first time ordering online at this place, after 1 hour I find out that my order is canceled because they no longer have the product... and I find out because I dialed the establishment's direct line... I have no desire to reorder here
A well know place for Eritrean community.
But it lack hospitality and internal decorations. It must introduce new things.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
East African and American classics served in a dark sport bar.
Kelwa Beef, spicy tomato sauce and carmelized onions — flavorful and comforting.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Love the vibe, great spot to watch soccer, honey wine is my fav!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
MLK cafe created such a warm and inviting atmosphere here, it's truly a haven for coffee in the morning and beer in the evening lovers.Here ,the Foul and Kicha Fitfit, which are traditional Eritrean breakfast food are a culinary delight! Each bite is a symphony of flavors that leaves us craving more.Bereket Feday
I've had lunch at MLK Cafe in the past and thoroughly enjoyed the food. My friend and I ordered our dishes by menu number so the young server would not get confused. However, it didn't help, because she brought us 1/2 wrong main dishes. About 15 min. later she brought the spinach dish my friend wanted and we liked. The fried potatoes and shrimp appetizer were edible. The potato and cabbage dish was very bland. The injera under our food was dry, and we were both disappointed that neither of the main dishes were saturated with juices from the food so that we could truly "sop" up the liquid with injera as we have done in other Ethiopian restaurants. The music was very loud (we are Seniors and it was hard to talk).Despite my above comments, I am impressed that the restaurant is still standing strong, I hope, in the community despite the pandemic. Kudos to the owner!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fries, MLK Veggi Cambo
Thank you all for your help we appreciate it for your support and help in getting us through the day and we will look forward to seeing you again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service was very Wonderful and friendly they had Nat Bolden and Sharon and his Great Sounding Blues
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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