--tofu dish- 8/10 very good
-Veg sampler consisting of:
-potato and Carrot- 9.5/10 excellent
-yellow pea- 9.5/10 excellent
-spinach- 9.3/10 great
would be amazing to see the menu be fully vegan someday!
Nico
The good. Food itself is amazing (at least vegetarian food is) I can’t remember where or when I had food with so much taste, flavor and authenticity in San Francisco. The bad “Cafe Ethiopia” does not serve coffee, listed beverages or deserts! Ethiopian food is eaten by hand, not possible any other way but you’re not given any napkins or towelette to clean your hand before or after eating. This restaurant has potential but lack the knowledge how to run a restaurant. Please don’t be put off by my comment. The food is really good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian
Fae LeDawson
Delicious Ethiopian food! As expected, prices are higher than elsewhere in the bay, but unfortunately servings are also a bit smaller. Food is excellently prepared.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Michelle Zhang
We love Cafe Ethiopia, we go almost every week. No frills, not crowded, just authentic and yummy Ethiopian food! We enjoy their vegetarian platters!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian
Evan Landman
Comfy place with a wide variety of Ethiopian dishes with good descriptions of each. Nice variety of vegetarian and meat dishes, and nice to have the option to order dishes individually or as combos for one person. They also seem to have a good selection of Ethiopian beers although none were available on my visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pragnesh Patel
Very underrated restaurant on Valencia St, the food and the atmosphere is great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Extra Injera, Tibsie Derho Doro TIBS, Chicken Drumstick
Allegra Mautner
My absolute favorite restaurant in the city! The flavors are fantastic, the decor is interesting, and the family that runs the restaurant is a delight. Plenty of options for meat eaters and veggies alike. I go here whenever I have the chance!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Efe A
Excellent and quick service.
Vegetarian options: Excellent Vegeterian plate
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian
Laura B
Good Ethiopian food with a lot of vegetarian options in a very unique and genuine restaurant. However, if you are in a rush don't go because the service is very slow. I enjoyed though!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Tomikia Necole Perkins
Poor service and they steal your money they lie to you and tell you you're eating lamb when in fact you're eating beef I have over 20 years from eating Ethiopian food. I was very disappointed in the integrity of the owner that he would lie to my face and tell me that I was eating lamb when in fact I was eating beef I spent $60 when each entree is $19. Trying to patronize another culture and support someone's heritage is my goal but I really feel like I was robbed. And I work very hard for the money that I earn and I am really really disappointed and the owner for lying to me . I was so upset that I left my to-go food on the table. That's how bad the service was.
Great ambience, the Ethiopian decor and paintings are a nice touch. First time trying Ethiopian cuisine and I enjoyed the injera bread (basically like a tangy dosa). I was expecting the Tibsie Begee to be saucier, since it was a bit dry eating it with so much injera. Service could have been better because there was only one waiter, and he spoke too quietly.
Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian dishes (even Tofu option!)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 2
Mona Madrigal
We have been coming here for over a decade. The food is still just as good and it has a comfortable atmosphere.
Vegetarian options: Very good and wide variety. I’m not remotely vegetarian but can totally eat the veg combo and be very satisfied.
Dietary restrictions: Plenty for dairy sensitive and vegetarians
Parking: Typical Valencia parking but commercial parking space right in front that ends at 6 so it’s easy to park to grab takeout.
Yummy Ethiopian so close to my home. I will no longer go to Richmond or Oakland.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vijay Devaguptapu
I am being introduced to Ethiopian cuisine with this restaurant.I absolutely love the experience.A shout out to all Indians - TRY Ethiopian if you haven't started already! Biriyani is love but exploring is better ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Drumstick, Vegetarian
Andy Z
Hearty and filling food meant to be shared with a group. I'd recommend coming with friends to try different dishes.
--tofu dish- 8/10 very good -Veg sampler consisting of: -potato and Carrot- 9.5/10 excellent -yellow pea- 9.5/10 excellent -spinach- 9.3/10 great would be amazing to see the menu be fully vegan someday!
The good. Food itself is amazing (at least vegetarian food is) I can’t remember where or when I had food with so much taste, flavor and authenticity in San Francisco.
The bad “Cafe Ethiopia” does not serve coffee, listed beverages or deserts!
Ethiopian food is eaten by hand, not possible any other way but you’re not given any napkins or towelette to clean your hand before or after eating.
This restaurant has potential but lack the knowledge how to run a restaurant. Please don’t be put off by my comment. The food is really good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian
Delicious Ethiopian food! As expected, prices are higher than elsewhere in the bay, but unfortunately servings are also a bit smaller. Food is excellently prepared.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
We love Cafe Ethiopia, we go almost every week. No frills, not crowded, just authentic and yummy Ethiopian food! We enjoy their vegetarian platters!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian
Comfy place with a wide variety of Ethiopian dishes with good descriptions of each. Nice variety of vegetarian and meat dishes, and nice to have the option to order dishes individually or as combos for one person. They also seem to have a good selection of Ethiopian beers although none were available on my visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very underrated restaurant on Valencia St, the food and the atmosphere is great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Extra Injera, Tibsie Derho Doro TIBS, Chicken Drumstick
My absolute favorite restaurant in the city! The flavors are fantastic, the decor is interesting, and the family that runs the restaurant is a delight. Plenty of options for meat eaters and veggies alike. I go here whenever I have the chance!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent and quick service.
Vegetarian options: Excellent Vegeterian plate
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian
Good Ethiopian food with a lot of vegetarian options in a very unique and genuine restaurant. However, if you are in a rush don't go because the service is very slow. I enjoyed though!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Poor service and they steal your money they lie to you and tell you you're eating lamb when in fact you're eating beef I have over 20 years from eating Ethiopian food. I was very disappointed in the integrity of the owner that he would lie to my face and tell me that I was eating lamb when in fact I was eating beef I spent $60 when each entree is $19. Trying to patronize another culture and support someone's heritage is my goal but I really feel like I was robbed. And I work very hard for the money that I earn and I am really really disappointed and the owner for lying to me . I was so upset that I left my to-go food on the table. That's how bad the service was.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
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Great ambience, the Ethiopian decor and paintings are a nice touch. First time trying Ethiopian cuisine and I enjoyed the injera bread (basically like a tangy dosa). I was expecting the Tibsie Begee to be saucier, since it was a bit dry eating it with so much injera. Service could have been better because there was only one waiter, and he spoke too quietly.
Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian dishes (even Tofu option!)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 2
We have been coming here for over a decade. The food is still just as good and it has a comfortable atmosphere.
Vegetarian options: Very good and wide variety. I’m not remotely vegetarian but can totally eat the veg combo and be very satisfied.
Dietary restrictions: Plenty for dairy sensitive and vegetarians
Parking: Typical Valencia parking but commercial parking space right in front that ends at 6 so it’s easy to park to grab takeout.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tibsie Derho Doro TIBS, Alecha Ater Kik Alecha, Yatakelt Kilikil Alecha
Yummy Ethiopian so close to my home. I will no longer go to Richmond or Oakland.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am being introduced to Ethiopian cuisine with this restaurant.I absolutely love the experience.A shout out to all Indians - TRY Ethiopian if you haven't started already! Biriyani is love but exploring is better ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Drumstick, Vegetarian
Hearty and filling food meant to be shared with a group. I'd recommend coming with friends to try different dishes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
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