Bartender needs to work on his sense of urgency and hospitality skills.
Boris Docevski
Best Ethiopian in town. Probably one of the top 5 on the east coast. Try the kitfo and the veggie combo!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anisha Daxini
This place was a huge disappointment. There’s no staff, just one guy running the bar, taking orders, and serving everyone. Service was incredibly slow, portions were small, and the food didn’t taste fresh. Then I found a hair in my food, and when I told him, he laughed and pretended to pull hair from his shirt to drop into my plate. I was completely disgusted. No apology, no accountability, just a joke. Completely unhygienic and disrespectful. Never going back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Leonard Bonarek
I.....I've never had this experience before. I sat down at the bar to watch the sixers. And waited. And waited.
The kid next to me kept trying to get the bartender's attention, I thought to order....NO, they were TRYING TO LEAVE but couldn't get the bartender to close them out. Dear audience, it was an entire hour before that person got dealt with. I kept laughing as folks *right next to me* , who *arrived after me* were being served. And I was still waiting.
And yet I persisted. In the end I saw the positives: at least I didn't drink too much. I got served about 15 minutes after that poor kid got released from their sentence. I wisely paid cash (aha! No check to wait for later, haha!), but decided to throw caution to the wind and order food. Just one simple dish: ful. Room temp fava beans. After about 30 minutes, the bartender walked past me with the dish twice, not remembering that I was the one who ordered. They then poured me a drink I didn't order, not as a comp but apparently just a mistake because they asked what name my tab was under (I had no tab, I had paid cash).
Still, great vibes, and maybe one day I'll find out the secret to getting served. I probably didn't help my cause by tipping 10%, but it felt ethically wrong to tip properly after having that experience. Hey, if you've ever wanted to go to a bar, watch a game and just be left alone while surrounded by cool people who are having fun, fantastic choice. 10/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
Gela Amor
Imagine being a grown man working behind a bar and thinking it’s impressive to humiliate someone over a toothpick. That’s exactly what this bartender did. Instead of just handing me one, he acted like it was some top-secret, customers-only privilege and tried to embarrass me in front of everyone. It was nasty, petty, and honestly pathetic. Your ego is that fragile that a toothpick sets you off. Lame and weird overall just cause you’re desperate for attention as a grown man, lonely freaking weirdo 😭 😭
Service: 1
B.B
Chicken tasted old, nothing was spicy, and the bartender had an attitude.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Macklin Regan
Go birds.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jay Bird
The only reason we go here is because the space is big enough to be out of the way for a larger group of us to come and go. We all work in hospitality and ive worked in restaurants the past decade. The male bartender is so consistently, incredibly rude to every single one of us whether they are dead or busy. I understand being busy, but it's not just that. If it were, apologizing and saying i'll be right with you goes a long way. He flat out ignores you, we all waited 15-20 min to place a single order (like one drink), and when he does speak he's just so rude. We all go to Bonner's often, and all the bartenders are always so nice to us, or at the very least pleasant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
dirt hutcheson
sitcom-esque neighborhood staple bar. i love hanging out here in my pajamas.
Javada Hill
First time. Popped in here one late afternoon. Three other folks were sitting at the bar with me. Super chill environment. The service was accommodating because I asked to change the TV channel and they were very obliging. Agreeable.
I’ve been a long-time customer of Gojjo, but my recent experience was disappointing. I placed a phone order and arrived 30 minutes later to find it hadn’t been prepared—the order was never entered into the computer. I waited at the bar but was repeatedly overlooked, and when I asked about my order, I was dismissed without acknowledgment. I stepped outside to turn off my running car and bring my friend inside. We sat at the bar to order drinks, but were still ignored, while others were served promptly. The difference in treatment was noticeable, and I sincerely hope it wasn’t due to bias. The older gentleman—possibly the owner—apologized and offered to cover my next order, but didn’t take my name or contact info. When I called the next day, the phone rang three times before going to voicemail, which I hope wasn’t intentional. I’d like to see more consistent and respectful service from Gojjo.
bagel man
Called last night to order an Ethiopian cheesesteak, was told it’d be ready in 15 minutes. I arrive 15 minutes after calling, only to have to wait another 15 minutes to get my food. The fact that I had to pay before receiving my food combined with the long wait time makes me think they had no intention of making the food until I arrived. I considered that they may have been understaffed which seems to be a complaint some others have, but this was a Monday night and it was not busy. I would like to give them the benefit of the doubt because the family that runs the place seems like good people. The food was good, not great, but definitely above avg for bar food imo. Probably a better place to get drinks and have a bite to eat or two than a place to get a quick meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Tayo Alabi
Honestly had a great time, others seem to have had slow service but it was prompt, but i recommend coming early. The roti and beef were really good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily G
2.5* I normally am not someone to leave a bad review, but in our instance I have to let others know I can't recommend this place because of the service. From the outside, it looks like a great community spot with large indoor and outdoor seating areas and a great bar. However, they seem to be very understaffed with waiters. Our food came out in waves. First two people got theirs at 25 minutes after ordering, and then three others got theirs at 45 minutes, and one person at our table didn't get their food at all after about 90 minutes. The food was decent (although doesn't beat our favorite spot for Ethiopian in the city), the price was fine, and the people were nice, but it's never a good experience when someone at your table goes hungry. (For the record, this person ordered the same thing as most other people at the table - they just brought out three servings instead of four.)
Bartender needs to work on his sense of urgency and hospitality skills.
Best Ethiopian in town. Probably one of the top 5 on the east coast. Try the kitfo and the veggie combo!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place was a huge disappointment. There’s no staff, just one guy running the bar, taking orders, and serving everyone.
Service was incredibly slow, portions were small, and the food didn’t taste fresh. Then I found a hair in my food, and when I told him, he laughed and pretended to pull hair from his shirt to drop into my plate. I was completely disgusted.
No apology, no accountability, just a joke. Completely unhygienic and disrespectful. Never going back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I.....I've never had this experience before. I sat down at the bar to watch the sixers. And waited. And waited.
The kid next to me kept trying to get the bartender's attention, I thought to order....NO, they were TRYING TO LEAVE but couldn't get the bartender to close them out. Dear audience, it was an entire hour before that person got dealt with. I kept laughing as folks *right next to me* , who *arrived after me* were being served. And I was still waiting.
And yet I persisted. In the end I saw the positives: at least I didn't drink too much. I got served about 15 minutes after that poor kid got released from their sentence. I wisely paid cash (aha! No check to wait for later, haha!), but decided to throw caution to the wind and order food. Just one simple dish: ful. Room temp fava beans. After about 30 minutes, the bartender walked past me with the dish twice, not remembering that I was the one who ordered. They then poured me a drink I didn't order, not as a comp but apparently just a mistake because they asked what name my tab was under (I had no tab, I had paid cash).
Still, great vibes, and maybe one day I'll find out the secret to getting served. I probably didn't help my cause by tipping 10%, but it felt ethically wrong to tip properly after having that experience. Hey, if you've ever wanted to go to a bar, watch a game and just be left alone while surrounded by cool people who are having fun, fantastic choice. 10/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
Imagine being a grown man working behind a bar and thinking it’s impressive to humiliate someone over a toothpick. That’s exactly what this bartender did. Instead of just handing me one, he acted like it was some top-secret, customers-only privilege and tried to embarrass me in front of everyone. It was nasty, petty, and honestly pathetic. Your ego is that fragile that a toothpick sets you off. Lame and weird overall just cause you’re desperate for attention as a grown man, lonely freaking weirdo 😭 😭
Service: 1
Chicken tasted old, nothing was spicy, and the bartender had an attitude.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Go birds.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The only reason we go here is because the space is big enough to be out of the way for a larger group of us to come and go. We all work in hospitality and ive worked in restaurants the past decade. The male bartender is so consistently, incredibly rude to every single one of us whether they are dead or busy. I understand being busy, but it's not just that. If it were, apologizing and saying i'll be right with you goes a long way. He flat out ignores you, we all waited 15-20 min to place a single order (like one drink), and when he does speak he's just so rude. We all go to Bonner's often, and all the bartenders are always so nice to us, or at the very least pleasant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
sitcom-esque neighborhood staple bar. i love hanging out here in my pajamas.
First time. Popped in here one late afternoon. Three other folks were sitting at the bar with me. Super chill environment. The service was accommodating because I asked to change the TV channel and they were very obliging. Agreeable.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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I’ve been a long-time customer of Gojjo, but my recent experience was disappointing. I placed a phone order and arrived 30 minutes later to find it hadn’t been prepared—the order was never entered into the computer. I waited at the bar but was repeatedly overlooked, and when I asked about my order, I was dismissed without acknowledgment. I stepped outside to turn off my running car and bring my friend inside. We sat at the bar to order drinks, but were still ignored, while others were served promptly. The difference in treatment was noticeable, and I sincerely hope it wasn’t due to bias. The older gentleman—possibly the owner—apologized and offered to cover my next order, but didn’t take my name or contact info. When I called the next day, the phone rang three times before going to voicemail, which I hope wasn’t intentional. I’d like to see more consistent and respectful service from Gojjo.
Called last night to order an Ethiopian cheesesteak, was told it’d be ready in 15 minutes. I arrive 15 minutes after calling, only to have to wait another 15 minutes to get my food. The fact that I had to pay before receiving my food combined with the long wait time makes me think they had no intention of making the food until I arrived. I considered that they may have been understaffed which seems to be a complaint some others have, but this was a Monday night and it was not busy. I would like to give them the benefit of the doubt because the family that runs the place seems like good people. The food was good, not great, but definitely above avg for bar food imo. Probably a better place to get drinks and have a bite to eat or two than a place to get a quick meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Honestly had a great time, others seem to have had slow service but it was prompt, but i recommend coming early. The roti and beef were really good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
2.5* I normally am not someone to leave a bad review, but in our instance I have to let others know I can't recommend this place because of the service. From the outside, it looks like a great community spot with large indoor and outdoor seating areas and a great bar. However, they seem to be very understaffed with waiters. Our food came out in waves. First two people got theirs at 25 minutes after ordering, and then three others got theirs at 45 minutes, and one person at our table didn't get their food at all after about 90 minutes. The food was decent (although doesn't beat our favorite spot for Ethiopian in the city), the price was fine, and the people were nice, but it's never a good experience when someone at your table goes hungry. (For the record, this person ordered the same thing as most other people at the table - they just brought out three servings instead of four.)
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Great atmosphere even greater wings
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