I strongly recommend Chef Cafe for excellent Ethiopian food! It had been multiple years since we had eaten here, and because very recently a visiting friend was craving Ethiopian, we visited again. We arrived and were warmly welcomed. We ordered multiple menu entrees for take out. Our order took less than 10 minutes to prepare, and the wait was worth it as every item we ordered was delicious! Each entree also came with generous portions of injera and salad, which was especially good. We will definitely be back soon, and recommend others try Chef Cafe!
I came to Chef Cafe regularly for 12 years, usually for the veggie combo, lamb tibs, kategna, or foul. Their foul and their gomen wot were the best versions I have ever had of those dishes, and were among the best foods I have eaten in my whole life. I tried to stop there last weekend to get some takeout foul for breakfast, but their phone number was disconnected, and when I got there I saw inside had been gutted. I saw someone walking around inside, maybe doing some demo work, so I knocked on the door and asked what happened. He told me the family who ran it retired. I'm not sure how much he actually knew, though—he may have just been a contractor working for the landlord.
I hope the family who ran this place knows how much joy they brought me over the years. I will remember Chef Cafe forever.
MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE PLACE! The owner knows my whole family, they ask about my kids and husband every time I’m in there! Telling you I’ve never met such nicer people they give you that warm home feeling! No to mention the FOOD IS AMAZING! I told them I was trying to learn how to cook it at home and the fist time i failed but Chef gave me tips and walked me thru how to make my favorite from there. And for that I will forever be grateful because Lamb Tibbs is my husband’s favorite! They will forever have our business!
Hands down the best Ethiopian food in Seattle. Delicious flavors and huge portions. And to top it all off the owners are lovely.
I absolutely love this place, best Ethiopian in Seattle, but they have moved recently and I have no idea where. Drop a review with the new address please fellow google folks 😤
Don’t be deceived by the modest exterior of this amazing place - the owner is genuine and hospitable, and the food is so very delicious. I’m glad I don’t live nearby, or I would come here every day. What a treat to come here each time!
Absolutely our favorite Ethiopian place. Owners are lovely and the food is consistently delicious. The price to quality ratio is crazy good. Love this place
This food was spectacular. They have a wide range of options, the seasoning was balanced and worked together. Their dishes were interesting and very well priced. We ordered the vegetable combo and the green chicken. They all tasted amazing together and large portion.
The service was also good, and the chef even came by to ask if we were enjoying the food. The restaurant was clean with plenty of room to sit. I would highly recommend eating here.
If you’re looking for an upscale place, this ain’t it. But if you’re looking for delicious affordable Ethiopian food with friendly and prompt service, eat here
I love the veggie combo, so much food for a good price and so delicious. I eat here all the time
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