URGENT DISCRIMINATORY OWNER: Text messages with owner in the screenshot below. Sent Aida my statement showing her I would pay $80 for 2lbs of espresso beans and 2 mocha Lattes with her store front. Recently her store front shut down, as a loyal customer I reached out to buy more espresso beans from her. When she told me about the price increase, I asked her how can you justify that when your largest expense (overhead) is gone. She became extremely defensive and rude, stating that she normally doesn’t do business with Africans or Nigerians specifically.I am a first generation AMERICAN from Philly. I LOVED supporting you because you were African, your coffee beans are AVERAGE at best, and the same organic beans can be found online for a fraction of the costs.I’ve never felt so embarrassed to support a business like this. Your money is better spent at Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, your local gas station brew.Will ensure my network knows not to support any local business Aida is a part of or affiliated with.Amazing that Duluth City can naturally remove those that do not fit the culture. GOOD RIDDANCE!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Max Doster
This cafe is quaint and cozy. Love the vibe as well as the coffee and Miss Ida's yummy treats! Give it a go and visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cookies, Cake
Lily No more
Truly a hidden gem. Everything I’ve tried so far has been delicious. The atmosphere is always relaxed and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melanie Allen
I only went in for a simple black coffee, but had no idea from the road that this was an Ethiopian coffee and food establishment. The service was great and the coffee good. I look forward to coming back for the vegan injera!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Sheppard
Such a personable establishment run by a sincerely loving lady. She takes earnest interest in patrons.I made arrangements to meet someone here on a rainy morning and ended up stranded outside before the store open without a car to retreat to. The owner open the shop and volunteered to open the shop so I could wait and comfort. And then she began to make small talk while she prepped the store. That is community.It's also right around the corner from a tire shop. New tires take an hour or two to install and balance. This is a great place to pass the time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Salad Sandwich
Bradford Speaks
One of Duluth's best kept secrets! The best coffee I've ever had....fresh ground, organic Ethiopian-grown coffee beans. The Americano is my wife and I's fave.And Aida, the owner, is so awesome and fun to chat with. Definitely a place to stop in and experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kash Navi
Organic Arabica Ethiopian Coffee served.Try it out - excellent!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cookies
C Clark
Aida is a WONDERFUL human being, makes a mean Organic Keto Bulletproof Coffee blended with her special homemade spiced butter from her family in Ethiopia with cardamom, ginger, turmeric white and black pepper.Super coffee and relaxing Saturday morning experience!?☕️♥️???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kaia Lola
Friendly and DELISH Ethiopian Spiced Tea.
Ana Marcos
My FAVORITE place for coffee and chai tea! Baked goods are freshly made and the Ethiopian food is a must try! This is definitely the local neighborhood cafe.
I love this coffee shop!!! Is just like a second home for me, I come almost every day and Aida ( the owner) make this place so comfortable to go just to rest or have some work done when you eat or drink an awesome coffee.Her Ethiopian coffee from her family Land is one of the best I have ever had!!!I highly recommend this coffee shop, you will not regret!.
Mayank Tahilramani
Under new management? Pics on reviews didn’t reflect the coffee I received. Cappuccino comes with cinnamon powder here, was a bit off putting.I think I came in with the wrong expectations given the 5/5 star reviews, possibly the locals know something I don’t. Been a while since I’ve been in Duluth, just visiting for a month, but I cannot in good conscience say this is an establishment for anyone that enjoys good espresso pull or standard coffee drinks like a cappuccino.Ordered a cappuccino with sugar on the side. Didn’t get the sugar but did get watered down coffee with diluted steamed milk, by the taste of it, in arbitrary ratio of steamed milk, foam, and espresso. Total volume was way over 5oz. I simply struggled to drink it.Ordered egg, sausage, cheese on croissant. Received the order after quite a while (though they did say it takes time to cook it all). What I got was what I can only guess was Kroger branded thin bacon on a slice of a Kraft cheese on top of a highlighter yellow egg omelet. On the side, to my surprise, I got a re-heated hash brown patty that gave me nostalgia to Hull Middle school cafeteria food from back in the day.I’d recommend this place if you’re too lazy to pour your own overheated instant coffee and can’t be bothered to put together basic Kroger ingredient breakfast sandwich. With $2 tip that comes out to be ~$17.The positive is that the vibe is good, people seemed happy and I know the staff is working hard as a small business. Everyone was kind and all and the interior reminded me of my mother’s place in the early 2000’s so it has some charm. But I can’t imagine come back here when I’m in town next.
Myranda Hill
The worst cup of coffee! It should have been a red flag when the lady didn't know a thing about coffee. I ordered a white chocolate raspberry latte. What I ended up getting was burnt, watered down coffee that tasted like it was the last in the pot of coffee with a little bit of raspberry flavor. I can make a better cup of coffee with my dirty used socks. I will not be coming back!
Food: 1
Service: 1
Bill Thomas
I stopped in today as I was nearby for an appointment. I have been looking for a place with a good strong cup of coffee that isn't bitter and this is the place. Also had a nice slice of pumpkin roll. Very pleasant staff. Comfortable seating. Can't wait to be back in the area.
Davida Vaughn
Visited for the first time after my workout. Vibe was chill, clean, comfortable. Outlets on some walls made for a pleasant WFH morning, post workout. It’s a small establishment but cozy. Menu Includes common breakfast and lunch fare, as well as a selection of authentic Ethiopian vegetarian choices. The owner was amazingly sweet and super knowledgeable! The coffee was delicious! It seemed very rich in flavor and sweet on its own, and it was apparent the beans were not “over roasted”… They were neither burned, overly acidic, nor did the latte require a bunch of high-calorie “add ons” to be palatable; a pleasant shift from chain coffee shops in the area(…?… I said what I said…). A 20 Oz skim latte cost under $8 and was plenty of fuel for the day without the necessity of added sugar for a sweet and flavorful cup of Java! Will certainly be back next week!
URGENT DISCRIMINATORY OWNER: Text messages with owner in the screenshot below. Sent Aida my statement showing her I would pay $80 for 2lbs of espresso beans and 2 mocha Lattes with her store front. Recently her store front shut down, as a loyal customer I reached out to buy more espresso beans from her. When she told me about the price increase, I asked her how can you justify that when your largest expense (overhead) is gone. She became extremely defensive and rude, stating that she normally doesn’t do business with Africans or Nigerians specifically.I am a first generation AMERICAN from Philly. I LOVED supporting you because you were African, your coffee beans are AVERAGE at best, and the same organic beans can be found online for a fraction of the costs.I’ve never felt so embarrassed to support a business like this. Your money is better spent at Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, your local gas station brew.Will ensure my network knows not to support any local business Aida is a part of or affiliated with.Amazing that Duluth City can naturally remove those that do not fit the culture. GOOD RIDDANCE!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
This cafe is quaint and cozy. Love the vibe as well as the coffee and Miss Ida's yummy treats! Give it a go and visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cookies, Cake
Truly a hidden gem. Everything I’ve tried so far has been delicious. The atmosphere is always relaxed and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I only went in for a simple black coffee, but had no idea from the road that this was an Ethiopian coffee and food establishment. The service was great and the coffee good. I look forward to coming back for the vegan injera!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a personable establishment run by a sincerely loving lady. She takes earnest interest in patrons.I made arrangements to meet someone here on a rainy morning and ended up stranded outside before the store open without a car to retreat to. The owner open the shop and volunteered to open the shop so I could wait and comfort. And then she began to make small talk while she prepped the store. That is community.It's also right around the corner from a tire shop. New tires take an hour or two to install and balance. This is a great place to pass the time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Salad Sandwich
One of Duluth's best kept secrets! The best coffee I've ever had....fresh ground, organic Ethiopian-grown coffee beans. The Americano is my wife and I's fave.And Aida, the owner, is so awesome and fun to chat with. Definitely a place to stop in and experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Organic Arabica Ethiopian Coffee served.Try it out - excellent!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cookies
Aida is a WONDERFUL human being, makes a mean Organic Keto Bulletproof Coffee blended with her special homemade spiced butter from her family in Ethiopia with cardamom, ginger, turmeric white and black pepper.Super coffee and relaxing Saturday morning experience!?☕️♥️???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friendly and DELISH Ethiopian Spiced Tea.
My FAVORITE place for coffee and chai tea! Baked goods are freshly made and the Ethiopian food is a must try! This is definitely the local neighborhood cafe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Injera
Restaurantji Recommends
I love this coffee shop!!! Is just like a second home for me, I come almost every day and Aida ( the owner) make this place so comfortable to go just to rest or have some work done when you eat or drink an awesome coffee.Her Ethiopian coffee from her family Land is one of the best I have ever had!!!I highly recommend this coffee shop, you will not regret!.
Under new management? Pics on reviews didn’t reflect the coffee I received. Cappuccino comes with cinnamon powder here, was a bit off putting.I think I came in with the wrong expectations given the 5/5 star reviews, possibly the locals know something I don’t. Been a while since I’ve been in Duluth, just visiting for a month, but I cannot in good conscience say this is an establishment for anyone that enjoys good espresso pull or standard coffee drinks like a cappuccino.Ordered a cappuccino with sugar on the side. Didn’t get the sugar but did get watered down coffee with diluted steamed milk, by the taste of it, in arbitrary ratio of steamed milk, foam, and espresso. Total volume was way over 5oz. I simply struggled to drink it.Ordered egg, sausage, cheese on croissant. Received the order after quite a while (though they did say it takes time to cook it all). What I got was what I can only guess was Kroger branded thin bacon on a slice of a Kraft cheese on top of a highlighter yellow egg omelet. On the side, to my surprise, I got a re-heated hash brown patty that gave me nostalgia to Hull Middle school cafeteria food from back in the day.I’d recommend this place if you’re too lazy to pour your own overheated instant coffee and can’t be bothered to put together basic Kroger ingredient breakfast sandwich. With $2 tip that comes out to be ~$17.The positive is that the vibe is good, people seemed happy and I know the staff is working hard as a small business. Everyone was kind and all and the interior reminded me of my mother’s place in the early 2000’s so it has some charm. But I can’t imagine come back here when I’m in town next.
The worst cup of coffee! It should have been a red flag when the lady didn't know a thing about coffee. I ordered a white chocolate raspberry latte. What I ended up getting was burnt, watered down coffee that tasted like it was the last in the pot of coffee with a little bit of raspberry flavor. I can make a better cup of coffee with my dirty used socks. I will not be coming back!
Food: 1
Service: 1
I stopped in today as I was nearby for an appointment. I have been looking for a place with a good strong cup of coffee that isn't bitter and this is the place. Also had a nice slice of pumpkin roll. Very pleasant staff. Comfortable seating. Can't wait to be back in the area.
Visited for the first time after my workout. Vibe was chill, clean, comfortable. Outlets on some walls made for a pleasant WFH morning, post workout. It’s a small establishment but cozy. Menu Includes common breakfast and lunch fare, as well as a selection of authentic Ethiopian vegetarian choices. The owner was amazingly sweet and super knowledgeable! The coffee was delicious! It seemed very rich in flavor and sweet on its own, and it was apparent the beans were not “over roasted”… They were neither burned, overly acidic, nor did the latte require a bunch of high-calorie “add ons” to be palatable; a pleasant shift from chain coffee shops in the area(…?… I said what I said…). A 20 Oz skim latte cost under $8 and was plenty of fuel for the day without the necessity of added sugar for a sweet and flavorful cup of Java! Will certainly be back next week!