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African cuisine: the best places to taste it in Milwaukee

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Ethiopian Cottage Restaurant
94/100 (540 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Ethiopian
African
Vegetarian Friendly
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Reservations
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Mid-range
"Always great food! (Try the honey wine) And an awesome..."
Nathan Moore
"Great service, great food, and amazing honey..."
Rachel Olson
"This is the first Ethiopian restaurant I've tried, and I'm addicted. It's family-owned. The food is made with love and is so tasty. Their vegetarian..."
Ashley Langford
"Oh, what a find. I love Ethiopian food and this was all that! Don't go if you are in a rush, this place is a whole chill vibe. The food was amazing,..."
Mouse Healer & Artist
"The food is the star. Absolutely delicious. Not the most glamorous place but I came for the vegan platter and it did not..."
Holly Eaton
"Delicious food in a casual setting. Plenty of vegan/vegetarian options. Fun to get a sample platter and share with a..."
Ayla Jensen
"One of my favorite restaurants in Milwaukee! The food is an amazing cacophony of exotic herbs & spices that takes one on an epicurean journey. The..."
Scott Dizack
"Wow, what an incredible experience here. We had a luxurious and leisurely dinner, with South African wine and their vegan taster platter. It smelled..."
Jenna Muller
"Although I would have loved to dine in and enjoy the full in-person experience, the quality of the food still came through in the takeout meal. The..."
Shaan Somani
"Wasn’t expecting much but the food was excellent, among the best Ethiopian food we have had! We shared the vegetarian meal for 3 and every dish was..."
Jerold Harter
"Had a great time here and the food was amazing. Ordered a plate for 2 and everything tasted great. Service was phenomenal and be sure to make a..."
A P
"WOW! Just, eat here as soon as you can. We ordered one of the Taste of the Cottage for two meals with lentil soup and the sambusa and the tomato..."
Jessika Hamilton
"Excellent Ethiopian restaurant with great vegetarian options. I would recommend to try the combination options they have vs the individual options...."
Amit Pandya
"Loved this place. Very friendly staff and took good care of us and even offered some recommendations. Awaze Tibs (beef stew) and one of the..."
Scott Christensen
"Great ambiance, wonderful staff. When we entered, the owner greeted us and helped us with choices according to our preferences. Another server..."
Theodore Mall
"Excellent food! Very polite and sweet staff! We had a perfect date night here, and was our first time coming to Ethiopian Cottage. Absolutely will be..."
Lady Yvonne
"What a cute lil place. Our server was kind and attentive. Whatever questions we asked, he gave us satisfactory answers. Food was incredible. If you..."
Hesher Banter
"I like the traditional style of the restaurant. The staff are kind and friendly, they turned on the TV for us to watch the basketball game that..."
Mary Speed
"Ethiopian food is my all time favorite and this place is the best I've ever had. I highly recommend the Yemisir Wat and Shero. Everything on the..."
Claire Marlow
"This was my second time in this wonderful restaurant. I happened to discover in while visiting Milwaukee in 2019 and had a fabulous meal. I came back..."
Z. Stern
Blue Star Cafe
91/100 (1052 ratings)
Restaurants
African
African
Dinner
Lunch
Juice & Smoothies
Beef
Juice & Smoothies
African
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"OMG! The food was sooo good. I had the goat over basmati rice and watermelon juice. The atmosphere was welcoming too. I would definitely recommend..."
Jamayca Sakina
"The beef sambusas are incredible. I'd recommend the goat and rice. So perfectly cooked. The owner is always a delight as..."
Dan James
"Great customer service!! Food was very delicious. I had the dinner plate which consist of goat, potatos, rice, and grilled bell peppers. The goat was..."
Sparkle Jenkins
"I'm hesitant to write the excellent review this place deserves only because I want to keep this place to myself! The food is fantastic! Love the..."
Jennell Jenney
"The best authentic East African food that you've ever laid your lips on. I eat here at least once a week, and it definitely is the reason my body..."
Linzy Smith
"Fantastic food! Thier spicy green sauce is the best! My kids love their basmati rice dishes and sambusa. Wonderful family owned restaurant and great..."
CharityAnn Fritz
"The staff are extremely friendly and the food is delicious, it feels like a home away from..."
Mary Johnson
"Definitely a hidden gem in Milwaukee. So reasonably priced and..."
Trisha Stoll
"Chopped Chicken Suqar sandwich is delicious and the fresh hummus and pita was sooo..."
Katie Millikin
"They are extremely friendly and helped me understand the menu as I had never had East African food before. It's absolutely delicious. The sambusas..."
Alix Gappa
"Outstanding! On top of excellent food the prices make this place a..."
Laura Bob Schroeder
"Loooove. Not the best looking place but the food feels like it was made at home with love. Every one is so nice too. My hideaway..."
Nigeria Riggins
"This "down homey" feeling Cafe is just the right place for great Somali food and Somali portions at very affordable prices. The atmosphere welcomes..."
Umm Afriqah Imani
"Good food, nice service, very responsible..."
Aliyah Love Clark
"Definitely best bang for buck food in Milwaukee. Delicious, big portions and affordable! Love..."
Justin Plez
"We love the food and the family-owned atmosphere. Owned by very nice people who take pride in their culture and..."
Lance Weinhardt
"Excellent authentic food and good owners. Will go again to try other..."
Justice Khalsa
"Food was very good with large portions. Try the sambusas, so good! The owner is very nice and helpful for those of us who didn't know what we were..."
Susan Drucker
"Just had lunch here. The Goat platter and the steak platter were really good. Loved the flavourful rice!! There was so much goat meat and the platter..."
Manisha Wanigatunga
"I have little to no experience with Somali/East African food so there’s nothing for me to compare it to. All I’ll say is it’s amazing. The goat..."
Justin de Leon
"AMAZING food, especially the goat platter. This was probably the best goat I've had since spending 2.5 years in East Africa as a Peace Corps..."
Jordan Baer
"Been eating here for years and they’re always consistent. The sambusas got smaller but they are reasonably priced so I just order more. The Steak..."
John E
"Home of the best carryout on the east side. I normally get the chicken platter with basmati rice, but everything here is delicious. The friendly..."
Mark
"I can't say enough about the Somali Steak Sandwich, so tender and yummy. And the green sauce that comes with... That green sauce is so FRESH..."
Kira Hagquist
"I've been coming here the past 5 years and I have to say, there's not many places in town that can compete. The chicken and beef platters come with..."
I P
"Absolutely loved everything I had! The kay Kay with tender goat was amazing. Sambusas were excellent, especially the beef with the green sauce...."
Sara Giles
"From the moment I drove up until I drove off, I was very pleased. This little restaurant is a family owned treasure. It was my first visit and..."
Nana Ochi
"I’m so glad I tried this restaurant. I got a sandwich and beef sambusa (which was absolutely incredible, especially with the green sauce) for a..."
Erin Gray
Alem Ethiopian Village
81/100 (614 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
African
African
Ethiopian
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Beef
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Authentic Ethiopian cuisine and absolutely delicious. Cannot wait to return. If it's your first try, Groupon has something for DINNER at Alem. The..."
Susan Smetzer-Anderson
"I could eat here every day of my life and never tire of it. Mulu and the staff are great. I can't say enough about how much I love this restaurant...."
Cameron Van Fossen
"Excellent delicious food! This was the first time I tried the lunch buffet...nice selection of fresh vegetarian dishes..."
Cheryl Rice
"First time visiting and I was very impressed with everything. I really enjoyed the food not only taste but smell as well. Thank you for explaining..."
Stephanie England
"Great atmosphere! Great service and the food is excellent. Definitely going every time I’m in..."
Timothy Murphy
"We ordered some takeouts a few nights ago. The two salads were really refreshing. I loved the vinegar sauce. The taste of Ye Tibs Firfir and Doro Wot..."
Willahelm Wan
"My first time ordering here and let me tell you, don’t sleep on them! Absolutely delicious and fresh. Additionally, the customer service was..."
L. Yang
"This food is good! Their carry-out service even with Covid Restrictions was very accommodating. The man there was so kind to explain to me the..."
Ahshante Essex
"Wonderful food, full of flavor, served in a classic setting, to be enjoyed using one's hands. Of course, utensils are available by request. Diners..."
Theodore Mall
"A great introduction to Ethiopian cuisine. This was my first time trying Ethiopian food, so I can’t comment on authenticity, but the hostess (and..."
Aaron Gruenthal
"Great food at great prices. Service is amazing. Lunch buffet is awesome too with lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Lots of flavors from mild to..."
Ryan Casperson
"Delicious food, nice location in Milwaukee. Great service. The only thing that would have been nice is if they would have described what was on the..."
Jo Ann Sheldon
"Used to love going here when it was a dine in and really glad they still have take out. The food is delicious! Before they opened, I had to drive..."
Ritesh Rajan
"I have eaten a lot of Ethiopian food around the globe, and this place is fantastic. It's a bit under some of the places in the Adams-Morgan in DC,..."
Rick Leonard
"Our first try in Ethiopian cuisine was here and we had an amazing experience. The service was very good. We had ordered vegetarian platter for two...."
Swetha Sridharan
Speed Queen Bar-b-q
72/100 (2433 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
African
African
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Ribs
Sit down
American
Barbecue
African
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I am not a Rib person, but my family is. They loved those ribs and Rib tips. I liked the chicken wings. Wasn't crazy about the Catfish and perch...."
Phylann Russell-Hare
"Speed Queen is hands down the BEST and ONLY place for Ribs and Shoulder, etc. These are our favorites!!! We also get the sauce, extra. So good..."
LS
"Great Place to eat. I ordered a Beef dinner. It came with all the fixings. Omg. It was great!!Also in the parking lot a fixture of the local..."
Darion Evans
"I went to the drive thr & it was fast, I normally like to go inside in order, food nice & hot I got the ribb dinner w/side of bake beans & corn..."
Jasmine Robinson
"Hands down some the best BBQ By far in the nation! Cash only but there is a atm inside! Love this Milwaukee Historical BBQ ! I remember a few years..."
Mailman Productions
"Miss going back home to eat. Little tough but still banging!!!! LOVE..."
Kendra “Queen” Hunley
"The best barbecue in Milwaukee. The hot speed queen sauce is the best, grew up on that..."
George Anthony
"Omg! I haven't ate at Speed Queen since I was a little girl and boy oh boy the reviews about the amount of food you get for the price is not a lie! I..."
Tasha
"The meat they call Outside is amazing, burnt/crispy and we love both of their sauces! Mac & Cheese is some of the best I’ve had! I’d love..."
Ronda Lichtensteiger
"I had the ribs & shoulder, mild sauce with extra outside shoulder. Fries and a cup of hot sauce complete the order. Hot sauce on the side let's you..."
John Mitchell
Stella J's
70/100 (860 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
American
African
American
Barbecue
African
Dinner
Lunch
American
Barbecue
African
Dinner
Lunch
"Amazing. Im here from Florida and I am VERY impressed. Nicely..."
Nicole Odom
"My sister's and I went there for brunch 😋 I am a very picky eater. I had Smothered Pork Chops with rice and gravy; sweet candied yams side of..."
latricia king
"Of Course I Enjoy My Soul Food Cooking the Best, But When You're just not feeling it, You do What you have to do! The food was hot. Everything was to..."
Anita McGee
"I really like this place. The service is outstanding! The food is good and prices are reasonable. The restaurant is bigger, then i thought. I ordered..."
Natalie Rash
"Good food go early for fresh options. Prices are ok for quality. Nice option if your looking for something out of the ordinary fast food. Homestyle..."
J Linn
"If you want home cooking meals when your just not in the mood to do it yourself this is the place to go. It's always my go too when I want something ..."
Shanna Deadwyler
"Our server was nice and gave us plenty of time even though we came in late. The food was amazing and super fresh, everything was home made! Would..."
Angela Mihm
"Let’s first start off by saying Great customer service food came out fresh, hot and fast and the food was delicious my favorite was the catfish ,..."
corinthia flawless
"Ordered two different dishes fried catfish with Mac and cheese,greens,dressing. the fish was perfect the Mac was very distasteful/bland the greens we..."
Tierra B
"Whenever I'm in Milwaukee, this is ONE of my "go to spots" for soul food and never being disappointed! I've almost ordered everything on the menu at..."
iRoc Omega
"Mac and cheese was different but pretty good. Sweet yams and hot water cornbread was..."
Shatae Kimmons-White
"Consistently good! And super nice service! My faves are the smothered pork chop and the yams. Husband's faves are the meatloaf and the mac and..."
Lisa Morris
"We were told that this was a good soul food restaurant....they were..."
Tl Black
"They the real deal the collard greens is soooo good u can feel it in yo soul lol..."
Marquisha Spooner
Tavern At Turner Hall
70/100 (109 ratings)
Restaurants
South American
Middle Eastern
South American
Central American
Central American
American
Seafood
American
African
Seafood
Middle Eastern
African
Dinner
Sit down
Middle Eastern
American
Seafood
South American
African
Central American
Dinner
Mid-range
"Cool place and lots of areas to explore. Food was ok. Had korean chicken and rice appatizer with the group. It was dead for a saturday night at..."
TRAVELS withDavid
"Late night great service by 2 funnyman bartenders! Quirky little bar owned by Nomad & Co...perfect end to our..."
Holly Gerstner
"I've been here a few times now so I thought time to write a review. The good: location is awesome right across the street from Fiserv, atmosphere is..."
Andrew M
"The Tavern at Turner has a very cool environment that is both trendy yet relaxed and soaked in the history of the venue. The prices are beyond..."
Evan Romel
"Cool space with lots of seating. Food is typical bar food with a bit of an elevated touch. Good on tap and classic cocktail offerings. Venue is..."
Katherine Turmel
"Tavern @ Turner Hall is a great addition to the music venue. It's super convenient if you're attending a show and there's a lotta space for..."
Myles Johnson
"We were visiting from out of town and asked a nearby parking lot attendant where to get a great dinner that would include burgers. He pointed across..."
chrystal S
"Huge, wide open space. Does have an atm and cork dart boards that are free to play. Bartender was great, fair prices on beers, was a little quiter..."
Jordan S
"What a fantastic low key bar, with good food. It is right inside Turner Hall and has pool tables. Nice place to go and grab a drink or..."
Tyler Reschke
"Stopped for a drink before Celeste Barber. Great vibe, menu looks great!! Can't wait to go back for..."
Ann Schmitter
"Good layout and great drink..."
Jason Curtis
"Great vibe and great Happy..."
Nicole Henzel
"The Palm Garden is an excellent..."
claudio cortes
"Love the vibe and nice..."
Kari Simpson
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